Capítulo 778: Chapter 760: Little Ginseng Spirit: Never Escaped the Clutches of the Bandit West
Lan Xing left, and Qin Liuxi was then pushed by Wei Xie into the Daoist Room to recuperate. It was the first ti since his arrival that he saw Qin Liuxi’s face so pale, paler than if he had applied powder, truly an unpleasant sight to behold.
After consuming two Spirit Fruits and performing a Grand Circulation, only then did Qin Liuxi, feeling thoroughly relieved, cherish the ginseng tea personally brewed by her disciple and sighed with appreciation as she sipped.
Enjoynt is indeed pleasurable!
Wei Xie asked, “Are you really going to look for that guy?”
Qin Liuxi lifted her eyes and said, “Have I ever spoken falsely? Originally, he’s the ancestral enemy of our Qingping Temple. Had I not known he was alive, I might have ignored it, but now that I know, I definitely cannot turn a blind eye. If I don’t handle it, Master will have to step in.”
Compared to herself, Chi Zhenzi was the true fixation of Master Chi Yuan. In the past, the old man was able to make that traitor flee in a sorry state, but that was the past; now if the two of them were to confront each other, the old man would certainly have no chance of winning.
Firstly, his Daoist cultivation had regressed, and that fierce battle from years ago had also damaged his foundations, which even Qin Liuxi’s continuous care could not restore to his peak condition.
Secondly, his age was also catching up with him.
As for Chi Zhenzi, his hidden card was a Buddha Bone. Even if it was just a speculation, if the Si Luo had taken back that Buddha Bone, had he then beco a subordinate of the other party, gaining Si Luo’s power?
If that was the case, then her Master would be even less of a match for that traitor.
Qin Liuxi dared not take that risk.
Having spent ti with her, Wei Xie knew that once she had made up her mind, she wouldn’t change it, so he said no more.
As the sky gradually darkened, Qin Liuxi returned to her residence with her two disciples. Just as she entered the side gate, she heard laughter coming from her courtyard.
“It’s Junior Master.” Wang Chuan recognized Qin Mingchun’s voice and ran inside.
Teng Zhao followed as well.
Upon entering the courtyard, they indeed saw Qin Mingchun cheerfully pulling out a small sugar figure from his sleeve and handing it to Wang Chuan, then not forgetting to also give one to Teng Zhao.
And Little Ginseng Spirit was sitting on his shoulder.
Teng Zhao: “…”
He had already outgrown the age for eating sweets, let alone sugar figures.
Seeing him not taking it, Qin Mingchun feigned maturity and said, “Zhaozhao, don’t be too thrilled, it’s just a small sugar figure, not even worth much money. But the craftsmanship is excellent, and it can last half a month without lting. Now with the weather getting cooler, it can last even longer. Moreover, the sugar has the scent of osmanthus, and the taste is quite good.”
Wang Chuan had already unwrapped the sugar paper and started licking it, his sweet smile squinting his eyes.
Teng Zhao lowered his head to look at the sugar figure in his hand, then up at Qin Mingchun, who was playing the elder in front of him, feeling sowhat at a loss for words.
A smile blood in Qin Liuxi’s heart.
“Eldest sister.” Seeing her, Qin Mingchun’s eyes lit up. He walked over and greeted her with a bow and cupped hands.
Little Ginseng Spirit attempted to slip away from his shoulder the mont he moved but was quickly caught by Qin Liuxi, who grabbed one of its tendrils. Suddenly, the red ginseng fruit was gone.
“…”
In all its life, it had never escaped from the grasp of the formidable Liuxi!
Qin Liuxi plucked the fruit, glanced at it, and said, “It seems you’ve absorbed quite a bit of the Moonlight this Mid-Autumn Festival and haven’t been lazy in your cultivation. Your Daoist cultivation has indeed improved.”
The Little Ginseng Spirit originally felt heartache for its fruit, but upon hearing these words, it bead joyfully and shook its leaves, saying, “On the night of the autumn festival, there was the rare occurrence of Seven Stars Accompanying the Full Moon. The Moonlight was like silver, so pure and rich. At that mont, I felt that if I missed this chance, it would never co again, so I specially ventured deep into Wanhuai Forest to gather. I feel like I am able to Transform now.”
“It’s not ti yet.” Qin Liuxi shook her head: “The right opportunity has not arrived, don’t be impatient for success.”
The Little Ginseng Spirit exclaid in disappointnt, its leaves drooping: “Not yet?”
“If you force Transformation and fix your form before the fated timing, you will miss the opportunity by a hair’s breadth and the loss will outweigh the gain. In the practice of cultivation, haste is taboo.” Qin Liuxi tapped its main stem and said, “It’s better to wait steadily than to rush and force it. Otherwise, a thousand years of cultivation could be lost overnight, and then you won’t even have tears left to cry.”
The Little Ginseng Spirit appeared dispirited.
Qin Mingchun picked it up and said, “Little Shen, don’t be disheartened. Listening to Big Sister’s words is definitely right. Now that you can talk and interact just like a person, fully-complete from head to tail, what’s the difference between you and other people? The teacher said that the true Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are actually better off maintaining their shape and nature.”
These words sounded well-reasoned and showed progress, but…
“Did you talk to your teacher about the Little Ginseng Spirit?” Qin Liuxi narrowed her eyes.
Qin Mingchun hurriedly shook his head: “I didn’t. Such a defiance of natural order, even if I told soone, who would believe it? And if they did believe, it could put our heads in jeopardy. How could I possibly tell? I haven’t said a word about what happens in your courtyard; I’ve kept my mouth very shut.”
Qin Liuxi saw his nervousness and her lips curled slightly. Although Qin Mingchun was young, his mouth was indeed tight-lipped and he had not spoken of the ginseng spirit and the fox transforming. This was sowhat surprising to her.
But just to be safe, she had still quietly cast a Silence Technique on him beforehand. If he even tried to speak about the ginseng spirit and the enchanted fox, he would find himself speechless.
Fortunately, the boy was tight-lipped and had never divulged a word.
Qin Liuxi casually took out a silver note from her sleeve and gave it to him, seizing the opportunity to instruct: “It’s good to know the seriousness. Keep your own matters to yourself and there’s no need to disclose them to others. Good news told to others only leads to their envy, slander, and scheming against you behind your back, which is resented by the envious and unnoticed by the hated. Conversely, bad news, even if not overtly addressed by others, will be a source of mockery behind closed doors. Therefore, there is no need to spread. Your discretion is a virtue and reflects your character. People will trust you with secrets when they know you can keep your mouth shut. So, this silver note is a reward for you; save it in your own little treasury.”
Qin Mingchun swelled with pride, his chubby face flushing red, brimming with excitent.
Big Sister praised him, not only that, but she also rewarded him with a silver note. He took it and his eyes widened, laughing foolishly: “How can I accept this? I haven’t done much, and you are giving too much.”
“Then give it back to .”
Qin Mingchun imdiately pocketed it, took a bow: “Xiao Wu thanks Big Sister for this reward.”
Qin Liuxi snorted lightly, and then asked, “Why have you co back at such an unusual ti? Is the academy on break?”
Qin Mingchun also rembered the matter he had consented to handle, and said, “The academy is on break, but there is sothing else, for which I’d like to ask Big Sister to lend a hand.”
“Oh? What is it?”
Qin Liuxi was genuinely curious. This younger brother, though seen infrequently, had never before asked for her help.
Qin Mingchun spoke, “It’s about a classmate whom I’m on good terms with. Sothing strange has happened in his family, and I’d like Big Sister to help and see if anything can be done.”
“If he is friends with you, it’s settled. I’ll go with you tomorrow to take a look.”
Qin Mingchun’s face was full of joy, “I’ll send soone with a ssage to him right away.”
Qi Huang walked in from the outside of the courtyard and, seeing them standing and talking, said, “I saw your ssage that you had arrived ho yesterday, why did you delay another day?”
“I was held up by sothing.” Qin Liuxi looked at what she was holding in her hand and said, “Are you coming from the main house?”
Qi Huang said, “The house had so autumn clothes made, and Madam wanted to fetch them. By the way, you should go see Old Lady. I feel her energy is not quite right.”
Qin Liuxi frowned.
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