The Cold Ice Sword Sect is still the sa Cold Ice Sword Sect as before, still a sect that is neither large nor complex.
But this sect can leave a lasting impression simply because it is a sect with emotions.
A sect with emotions always leaves a deeper impression on people.
Zhou Yan watched as Gu Xi and the old woman departed, his emotions remaining calm.
When she was around, he cherished her, so when she left, there was no regret.
Not lingering on the scenery could perhaps be better understood as the difference between having the Tao and not having the Tao in one’s heart. With the Tao in his heart, like an enlightened monk, he can let worldly things pass by, and the Buddha remains in his heart. Without the Tao, even looking at everything indifferently doesn’t prevent one from lingering on the scenery.
Now, as Gu Xi leaves, Zhou Yan feels no pain; if Gu Xi stayed, he wouldn’t be excited either, everything has beco indifferent.
Love still exists, but Zhou Yan has learned to let go.
Perhaps, this might seem simple and superficial.
But when has the Tao ever been complicated?
And those who talk about letting go of everything, do they truly let go? Those who believe they face everything indifferently, have they truly achieved indifference?
Zhou Yan, he has truly achieved it.
Because there is not a single bit of attachnt or longing in his heart, just like when Zhou Wangchen and Jiang Yuning vanished from the Sword Burial Ancestor Star, and Zhou Yan was indifferent, he has truly reached this realm.
"Kong Ji, detached. Simple words, yet they embody the most unadorned and deepest Supre Dao."
"Many people, even after countless lifetis, cannot comprehend them. Even if they perceive Kong Ji and detachnt, it is rely a superficial form. True Kong Ji and detachnt, once truly understood, are akin to transcendence, returning to simplicity."
"A simple person, a simple Tao."
...
Zhou Yan murmured to himself.
He spoke to himself and to Feng Lingqing.
Feng Lingqing was initially a bit sad, but Zhou Yan’s words, like the most soothing Tao sound, gave her inexplicable warmth and guardianship, making all those attachnts disappear.
She realized that Gu Xi is not a child, she has her own path, her own growth, what is there to worry about?
Besides, with the Cold Ice Sword Sect caring so much for her, what is there to not be at ease about?
These were things that Feng Lingqing couldn’t think of before, but now, she thought of them all, feeling the sa relief in her heart.
Therefore, like Zhou Yan, Feng Lingqing watched the figures of Gu Xi and the old woman slowly vanish beyond the gate of the Cold Ice Sword Sect, her attitude equally serene.
After that, when Gu Xi and the old woman could no longer be seen, Feng Lingqing finally sighed and said, "Young master, now, I think..."
"What your mother instructed you about, you don’t need to take it too seriously, you can’t interfere in these things, nor do you have the capability to handle them well. I previously taught you so Ancient Scripture, you should go into seclusion with the Sword Spirit of the Silver Snow Sword. I need to return to the Great Zhou family soon, and things may beco increasingly complex and variable in the future, enhancing your own capabilities will allow you to face them better."
Zhou Yan said thoughtfully.
It seed he didn’t even need to sense it to know what Feng Lingqing wanted to say.
Perhaps this originated from his familiarity with Feng Lingqing.
"Young master, following your words can’t go wrong. But, you once ntioned our... daughter, is it true? Then, do we..."
Feng Lingqing wanted to inquire about the matter regarding the daughter.
Gu Xi’s cuteness touched her warm heart—especially Gu Xi’s small and adorable deanor made Feng Lingqing realize that having such a daughter might not be as hard to accept as she initially thought, but rather a blessing.
Because of this, Feng Lingqing particularly wanted to understand her daughter’s situation.
However, this inquiry instead made Zhou Yan a bit dazed.
In comparison, it wasn’t an easy matter to handle—should he now rekindle intimacy several tis for Feng Lingqing to conceive?
Zhou Yan hesitated, looking at Feng Lingqing with a slightly complex gaze, which made Feng Lingqing also dazed for a mont, then her face flushed red.
So matters, in fact, are understood heart to heart or through tacit agreent, indeed, sudden enlightennt made the atmosphere more enchanting.
Feng Lingqing’s eyes showed panic, she dared not look into Zhou Yan’s eyes again.
But Zhou Yan watched her silently, as if pondering over sothing important.
Feng Lingqing felt flustered, her heart pounding, not knowing what to do when Zhou Yan spoke, "You should first enter the Sword Space of the Silver Snow Sword for cultivation, we can discuss it once you’ve gained Enlightennt, for now, there’s still ti, then I’ll tell you about our daughter."
Hearing this approach, Feng Lingqing felt relieved instantly, imdiately agreeing to Zhou Yan’s suggestion—was this not a subconscious form of avoidance?
After all, under her current situation, Zhou Yan was just soone she admired, soone she felt a flutter for, while maintaining her maidenly reserve, she couldn’t face emotions so openly.
The space of the Silver Snow Sword is a unique and stable space for Enlightennt, unrelated to the quality of the Silver Snow Sword itself, but rather connected to the divinity of the sword.
How formidable the Frost Snow Sacred Sword once was, Zhou Yan is well aware. Although Little Xue is only beginning to sprout in all aspects, like a child just starting to grow, she is destined to beco a powerful Netherworld Queen in the future.
Thus, even a low-quality Silver Snow Sword has a sword space that is equivalent to the Yuan Ci Secret Realm, making it an excellent place.
This is why Feng Lingqing can enter a state of cultivation in the sword space within her sword.
In the past world, Zhou Yan never fully understood the reason behind this, but in this life, these are rely simple issues for him, as he can now perceive them at a glance.
Seeing Feng Lingqing also enter the sword space, Zhou Yan’s mind moved, and he stored the Silver Snow Sword into the center of his forehead.
That is where his divine soul power resides, a true place of guardianship, much like the Purple Fla Void existed before.
After completing these actions, Zhou Yan calculated the ti. It had been more than thirty days since the Great Zhou family ca; in terms of ti, it had even surpassed so expectations, but the current situation remained unknown to him.
As Zhou Yan pondered, he took out the Heavenly chanism Order that had fallen from Gu Yan, inspecting it. It contained the aura of the Xuanyuan Sword Fragnt, but Zhou Yan hadn’t attempted to rge them yet. After repeatedly examining the Heavenly chanism Order, he placed it back into the Qiankun Ring.
Then, Zhou Yan flew on his sword towards the Zhou Family in Canglan City.
...
The Zhou Family in Canglan City, everything was as it had always been.
Yet, at this ti, the atmosphere seed a bit different.
Not only the Zhou Family, but the entire Canglan City appeared sowhat changed.
Unlike its usual liveliness, the whole city of Canglan was now quiet, and it seed that the number of cultivators had sharply decreased.
Zhou Yan flew across the sky of Canglan City, noting all these changes but showing no concern.
He directly descended into the Zhou Family, landing in his own courtyard.
But now, this courtyard was already crowded.
"Hmph, I think this Zhou Yan is nothing special. What is he, making us wait? Does he even have the right to select disciples? What are we here for then?"
"This person is utterly lawless. It’s a pity his useless father is gone, or we could make him kneel and spit blood to let this fool understand that the dignity of the Great Zhou family is inviolable."
"Destroying a family single-handedly? You all love to boast, but I’ve heard Zhou Yan was just a waste a few months ago, advancing only by squeezing out potential through hard cultivation at the Cold Pond!"
"Right, our patience is limited. Today, he is already a day overdue. If he doesn’t show up soon, don’t bla the Great Zhou family for being ruthless!"
"Honorable talents, please calm down. Zhou Yan, Zhou Yan simply had so important matters yet unresolved. When, when he appears, you will surely be astonished by his strength."
Zhou Wuzhen said a bit nervously.
He dared not offend Zhou Yan, but he also dared not offend the people of the Great Zhou family, so his old face was really quite a sight.
At this mont, Zhou Gucheng, Zhou Qianqian, and Zhou Ying, who were standing across from three young n and one young woman from the Great Zhou family, imdiately turned around, all looking delightedly at the entrance of the courtyard.
At this ti, many disciples of the Zhou Family also showed signs of delight.
"Young Master Zhou Yan!"
Many mbers of the Zhou Family imdiately bowed in respect, almost kneeling.
As Zhou Yan approached, the crowd parted to make way.
With the crowd parted, Zhou Yan imdiately noticed Elder Xing and Zhou Ting, Zhou Yuan—all of whom he rembered—and also saw two other wayward youths from the Zhou Family, one having already ’died’ before, Zhou Yuan, and the other, Zhou Ning.
Zhou Yan was familiar with these people and had even had conflicts with them before, notably having slain Zhou Yuan with a single sword strike. Now seeing them again, he realized they were still courting death.
"Young man, your strides are steady, but you’re arrogant by nature. You should know that rigidity is brittle, and conceit invites loss."
The elder at the forefront, Elder Xing, seed rather displeased as he spoke.
But Zhou Yan looked at him calmly, his gaze serene as he said, "Rigidity leads to breakage, and those who break are not truly rigid; conceit invites loss, and those who invite loss to completion are not truly fulfilled. Elder Xing, your right lung’s pain must be severe, yes? Too much Heart Fire isn’t good."
"You—"
Elder Xing’s face changed, as if his throat had been seized.
"You all are not worth ntioning. If you don’t understand rules, I might as well teach you today. Save you from being too noisy in the future."
Zhou Yan smiled.
Then he slowly stepped forward.
At this mont, Zhou Wuzhen and the others all turned pale, none daring to speak.
Because when Zhou Yan handled matters, no one dared to intervene.
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