After leaving the Lingxiao Treasure Hall and returning to the Sea God's Residence, Li Changshou squinted and smiled.
He felt pretty good that he had used his official position for personal gain …
No, that's not right. Both public and private benefits are beneficial. How can it be called using his official position for personal gain?
Looking at the Da Yu Hydrology Diagram that was shining with golden light in his sleeve, Li Changshou immediately felt comfortable.
He had saved himself a huge amount of merit power!
Later, he only needed to refine this treasure slightly and it would become a top-grade Postnatal Merit numinous treasure that had both offense and defense!
According to Li Changshou's deduction, as long as he completed the reconnaissance of the rivers, lakes, and seas, the Heavenly Dao would bestow merit. This treasure might be able to improve again!
Therefore, when he left the Lingxiao Hall just now, Li Changshou felt a little … embarrassed when he saw the touched and emotional look in the Jade Emperor's eyes.
He was a little embarrassed.
The twelve-year plan to take in the dragons had been fully activated. Li Changshou had already arranged everything that needed to be arranged.
Next, he would not do anything personally. After visiting Chan School and Jie School, he would go to the Dragon Palace to greet the Dragon King of the East Ocean. Then, he would sail around the South Continent using public funds and wait for the Immortal Peach Banquet to begin.
Whether that plan was the most effective was still up for discussion.
However, to Li Changshou, that was the most stable plan. It was also the plan that he could not offend either side …
After returning to the Sea God's Residence, Li Changshou placed the Heavenly Emperor Demon-Slaying Sword in the most eye-catching position in the main hall and bowed.
Then, he moved a rocking chair and basked in the sun of the Celestial Court. He waited for Dong Mu Gong to deliver the immortal peaches.
A Heavenly General brought tea, and a Jade Pool fairy brought a fruit plate given by the Queen Mother. Li Changshou enjoyed it leisurely …
Although the paper effigy tasted those and felt that the taste was a little lacking, he still had to put on an act.
If he did not have so many paper effigies and was really in that position, his life in the Celestial Court would be extremely leisurely, comfortable, and boring.
Speaking of the Queen Mother of the West, ever since Li Changshou ascended to the Heavenly Realm, he had never seen her face.
— — Actually, it was Li Changshou who purposely avoided the Queen Mother of the West.
Avoid suspicion?
There was no need for that.
Li Changshou was not confident that he could be misunderstood by others with his old paper effigy. He usually did not even come into contact with female immortals. At most, he would joke with the Heavenly Generals.
Li Changshou did not visit the Queen Mother because he was worried that the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother would have a conflict over the power of the Celestial Court.
The Queen Mother and the Jade Emperor had similar backgrounds. Back then, the Dao Ancestor had let the two of them be in charge of the Celestial Court.
In name, the authority of the Queen Mother was not inferior to that of the Jade Emperor.
Now, it was not that Li Changshou did not understand the relationship between the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother. However, the power of the Celestial Court was gathered in the hands of the Jade Emperor, and the Queen Mother only cultivated in the Jade Pool.
Therefore, if he took the initiative to visit the Queen Mother, he would risk being misunderstood by the Jade Emperor. However, if he did not visit the Queen Mother, he would not suffer any losses.
Compared to the two, he had to choose the lesser one. The core was stability.
Those thoughts flashed across his mind. Li Changshou chuckled. The old immortal paper effigy closed his eyes to rest.
In the wind, there were whispers outside the wall, the orderly footsteps of the Heavenly Soldiers patrolling, and the chuckles of fairies on an unknown immortal mountain in the distance.
The sounds entered his ears, but they did not go through his heart.
He went to the Chan School and Jie School to visit the people in charge of the sect affairs. In fact, he was going to meet Guangchengzi and Daoist Duobao.
It was easy to meet Jie School. There was still Deputy Hierarch Randeng of Chan School. He had to make preparations in advance to prevent the other party from making things difficult for him.
Li Changshou had previously heard from Dong Mu Gong that there were not many guests at the Immortal Peach Banquet in the Celestial Court. There were many immortal peaches left in the Jade Pool's treasure vault. Many immortal peaches would turn into spiritual energy and dissipate after a thousand years, causing a serious waste.
Therefore, the Celestial Court should not be stingy when he went to give gifts to the Chan School and Jie School.
How should I hint to His Majesty that I want to get some peaches to eat?
Although the immortal peaches were not of much use to him, it would definitely be beneficial for his master, junior sister, Aunt-Master, Grandmaster, and his future wife.
After Junior Sister ascended and came out of seclusion, it would be quite appropriate to get some immortal peaches to celebrate.
As he thought about that, Li Changshou multitasked. A small portion of his attention remained in the Sea God Residence of the Celestial Court, and most of his attention returned to his main body.
His immortal senses carefully checked the various parts of the sect again. After confirming that everything was normal and that there were no mental demons, he retracted his gaze in peace.
At that moment, a beautiful figure flew out of the Heaven-Breaking Peak and headed towards the Xiao Qiong Mount.
She stepped on a colorful cloud and was dressed in an ice-blue dress. Her long hair was not combed and was tied up in a simple ponytail. When her jade-like face was cold, she was extremely beautiful. It made people subconsciously think about what she would look like when she smiled.
"Isn't Toxic going into seclusion?"
Li Changshou was puzzled.
He had just helped her deal with her mental demons. She should be comprehending them now. Why would she go out and walk around?
Could it be that she still has a knot in her heart?
"Forget it. I'll help her to the end."
Li Changshou sighed softly and took the initiative to go out. He stood outside the Pill Chamber and closed the various array formations. He waited quietly for Youqin Genya to fly over.
Youqin Genya, who was originally going to the chess room, noticed Li Changshou's figure. The white cloud under her feet immediately turned around and landed directly in the Pill Chamber …
When she jumped down from the cloud, her skirt fluttered slightly. Her jade-like feet were flawless and were rather pleasing to the eye.
"Senior Brother Changshou."
Genya cupped her fists and bowed. She pursed her thin lips slightly and revealed a faint smile. Her eyes, which were clearer than the starry night sky, expressed the peace and joy in her heart.
"Junior Sister Youqin." Li Changshou cupped his hands and returned the greeting. He smiled and said, "Have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation recently?"
Youqin Genya hummed softly and nodded seriously. She looked a little ashamed …
Ashamed …?
"I've disappointed you, Senior Brother." Youqin Genya's face was filled with sadness. "When I was cultivating, I was almost taken advantage of by the mental demons. Although my Dao heart is stable now, this is really …"
Li Changshou smiled and said, "It's just a mental demon. Most Qi Refinement cultivators have to experience it. There's no need to worry about it.
On the contrary, Junior Sister, you should reflect on why there is a gap in your Dao heart. You should avoid being taken advantage of by the mental demons. "
"Genya will remember what Senior Brother Changshou said."
Youqin Genya looked up at Li Changshou and said softly, "Can you walk with me on the mountain? I have a few questions that are related to the gap in my Dao heart. I want to ask you, Senior Brother. "
Li Changshou was rendered speechless.
Could it be that she wants to share the experience of the mental demons with me?
That's really the case.
Li Changshou and Youqin Genya strolled casually in the forest outside the Pill Chamber and listened to Youqin Genya explain the general situation of the mental demons.
In fact, she did not want to lie. She endured her shyness and told him how happily she cultivated with the "Senior Brother Changshou" formed by the mental demons.
It was a very simple kind.
"Senior Brother Changshou." Youqin Genya turned to look at Li Changshou's side profile and asked softly, "There's something that Genya doesn't understand.
That mental demon had once done something rude to Genya. To be specific, the mental demon went forward … "
"There's no need to be specific!"
Li Changshou interrupted Youqin Genya's explanation and smiled. "I roughly understand the problem.
The dual cultivation life that Junior Sister yearns for is to cultivate together, talk together, play the zither, and walk the path of immortality together.
This is actually what many Qi Refinement cultivators want in their hearts. It's quiet and elegant. It's very good. "
Youqin Genya blinked and whispered, "Senior Brother, Genya doesn't want to ask about this …"
Li Changshou smiled and said, "Then what is it?"
"Um …"
Youqin Genya pondered for a while. Her white teeth bit her thin lips, and her eyes rippled. Accompanied by the gentle breeze in the forest, she said softly, "I asked Master just now.
"I asked Master just now. Master said that the manifestation of the mental demons is actually Xuanya's obsession.
Genya has also asked her heart. She is still a little confused, so she came to look for Senior Brother for an answer. "
"Yes." Li Changshou said seriously, "Junior Sister, just tell me. If I can give you the answer, I will naturally give it to you."
"Then … Um …"
Youqin Genya hummed softly. She placed her hands in front of her and interlaced her fingers.
The deer in her heart leaped gently. After a while, she only said a few words.
Li Changshou waited patiently and finally heard Youqin Genya say,
"Senior Brother Changshou … Genya might … have some thoughts about you that are different from her cultivation partner …"
Li Changshou could not help but support his forehead with one hand.
Could it be that she had regarded the act of the mental demons extending the "claws of An Lushan" as an obsession in her heart?
That made sense, but that was just, ahem, just a drastic method that Li Changshou had used to scare her.
Furthermore, in the illusory realm of mental demons, he was really just putting on an act. He did not cross the line!
What should I do …
Like coaxing a child, tell her that it's wrong to think that way. It's impure and makes her feel guilty?
That's too unreasonable.
Li Changshou deliberated over his words and raised his head with his hands behind his back. He looked at the white clouds in the sky through the gaps in the forest.
He said warmly,
"Junior Sister, before we started cultivating, we were both mortals.
Mortals are weak and need to reproduce to maintain the stability of the tribe and allow their bloodline to continue.
Therefore, there are some things that are written into the bloodline, including the reproduction of the human race.
The thoughts that appeared in your heart are actually very normal. If the Gold God is not heartless, how can he not have desires? Therefore, you don't have to feel ashamed and feel that you are not pure enough.
Desire, emotion, and heart are all a part of yourself. Learning to control, face, and overcome them is also a way of cultivation. "
Youqin Genya listened attentively. She pondered carefully and could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
The knot in her heart had indeed been resolved.
Li Changshou smiled and said, "Furthermore, Junior Sister, your thoughts are indeed very pure.
Let me give you an example. Do you know how a mortal couple can have a child? "
Youqin Genya immediately replied,
"Genya has read about it in a book. It's said that the Yin and Yang Qi should converge to give birth to living beings.
Generally speaking, the two of them would sit facing each other and place their palms together. They would circulate their Dharma powers and immortal powers and use the Yin and Yang Qi as a guide to condense the aura of living beings and return it to the woman's stomach. "
Li Changshou could not help but be confused. "Who taught you that? That's a misunderstanding. "
Youqin Genya blinked in confusion and bowed to Li Changshou.
"Senior Brother Changshou, please teach me!"
"I'll teach you!"
Li Changshou could not help but blush. He hurriedly said, "You should ask your master, Ling'e, Aunt-Master Jiu, and the others about this.
We are different between men and women. This cannot be taught easily. "
Youqin Genya could not help but feel even more puzzled. Li Changshou took the initiative to change the topic and began to talk about the "graduation whereabouts" of the disciples of the same batch.
Youqin Genya was the current chief disciple of the Duxian Gate. She naturally paid attention to that matter. She was easily diverted by Li Changshou.
An hour later, she returned to the Heaven-Breaking Peak with doubts in her heart.
Li Changshou wiped the sweat off his forehead and sighed silently. He felt that he should write a memorial to the Jade Emperor and specially conduct enlightenment education in the Primordial World.
There should be a lot of merit … probably.
"Put your palms together and sit cross-legged. Tsk, to think you can think of that."
Li Changshou shook his head and floated back to the Pill Chamber.
Speaking of which, when the Dao Ancestor established the Celestial Court and the Saints decided on the major matters of the world, the Saint Nuwa used the Connate numinous treasure, the Red Embroidered Ball, to decide on marriage.
The Heavenly Marriage referred to the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother. The two of them set an example and became the model for marriage in the Three Realms. However, because the Celestial Court was relatively weak, it did not have much impact. The marriage template was written into the Heavenly Dao.
Since then, the various races had set the etiquette of marriage.
Unlike the Magi and humans in ancient times, who mainly relied on tribal gatherings to find partners, the custom at that time was that the women would launch a surprise attack and go up to the men they liked, knock them unconscious, and carry them back to their tent.
When Li Changshou saw this custom in the ancient books, he could not help but think about it.
If there was a handsome man in any tribe that caused the women to fight over him, wouldn't his skull be smashed with a stick?
Ah, the Primordial World …
It was not just women. Men had to protect themselves too.
…
After sending Youqin Genya off, Li Changshou waited for another half a day.
When the sun was about to set and the moon was about to appear above the sea of clouds, Dong Mu Gong arrived on a cloud with a group of Heavenly Soldiers.
After seeing Li Changshou, Dong Mu Gong exchanged a few pleasantries and took out two treasure pouches.
"There are a total of 300 immortal peaches of the best quality." Dong Mu Gong smiled and said, "Chan School and Jie School have 100 each. Ren School also has 100.
This matter was decided by the Queen Mother. "
After saying that, he blinked. Li Changshou immediately understood what he meant.
Who was in Ren School?
Apart from the Lord Sage, wasn't there only him and the Great Daoist Master?
The 100 immortal peaches were clearly for Li Changshou!
Li Changshou sighed in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface. He put away the immortal peach and said, "Does Mu Gong have any other instructions? I'll go to Golden Ao Island tomorrow morning. "
"This …" Dong Mu Gong turned to look at the door of the Sea God's Residence and said softly, "There's a small problem. It can be said that the Queen Mother entrusted me with it.
Sea God, do you lack disciples?
They are not disciples who cultivate and preach the Dao. They are disciples who are scheming and have nothing to do with Ren School.
If you lack disciples, just tell me and I'll send them to you immediately. "
Li Changshou could not help but frown slightly. He said softly, "Who can be entrusted by the Queen Mother?"
Dong Mu Gong sent a voice transmission. "It's a Highness. His Majesty's favorite and the pearl of the Queen Mother. However, he has never announced it to the public …"
Li Changshou pondered for a while. "What does His Majesty mean about this matter?"
"His Majesty was the one who suggested this."
"Then it's fine." Li Changshou smiled and said, "How can I disobey His Majesty's orders?
Where is this Highness? I'll go and greet him now. "
"He's outside." Dong Mu Gong turned around and called out to the door. "Your Highness Long Ji, come in. The Sea God has agreed!"
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