Good Dreams Are Hardest to Keep

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Ju Yunxiu's third cup was, of course, not as intoxicating as Qin Yi's.

In fact, if she wanted, she could be completely sober, with no effect whatsoever. But today she was in a special mood, so she decided to let loose and allow the alcohol to take hold, sharing a dream together.

Qin Yi didn't know was that Ju Yunxiu's dream was very similar to his, or even more absurd.

For example, when Qin Yi played the Yunxiu Flute, the flute suddenly "bang" transformed into her Ju Yunxiu, and he blew it from head to toe.

Ju Yunxiu could hardly imagine how red her face must have turned at that moment.

This wine, "Absurd Dream," is something your subconscious mind is thinking about... In other words, you're thinking about this?

Really... well... it must be my imagination.

The last dream was also about her being taught painting by someone close, with intimate and ambiguous physical contact. In the dream, Qin Yi was even bolder, and when she wasn't paying attention, he quietly wrapped his arm around her waist.

The electric current in that instant felt almost tangible.

Ju Yunxiu was woken up by the "electric shock" and instinctively stood up.

Seeing Qin Yi sleeping on the stone table opposite her, clearly still deep in his dream, Ju Yunxiu sighed, rubbed her head, and took a few steps away, wanting to stand by the pavilion and get some fresh air.

As she passed by Qin Yi, who was sleeping soundly, Qin Yi suddenly looked up, reached out, and pulled her over.

When she was grabbed, she was caught off guard and didn't think of dodging. But once she was grabbed, Ju Yunxiu had a million ways to break free. As long as she didn't want to go over, Qin Yi could pull her for a hundred years and still not budge her an inch.

But she was momentarily stunned and couldn't react at all. Her cultivation, which was many times greater than Qin Yi's, was completely useless, and she fell helplessly into Qin Yi's arms.

Ju Yunxiu's mind went blank.

Her slender hand moved subconsciously, as if trying to push him away, but her mind was not clear. Dream and reality were intertwined, as if this were a dream. Otherwise, how could Qin Yi in reality be so bold? It was as if a voice was telling her, "Stop pretending. The dream has already told you. Isn't this what your subconscious has been waiting for?"

It was clear that Qin Yi was still dreaming. Ju Yunxiu opened her eyes and looked for a while before slowly closing them again.

Anyway, he was just dreaming; he didn't know.

Then... while he's unaware, I'll secretly test this reality myself.

She moved her hand, and finally slowly turned around and hugged Qin Yi's neck.

The Qing Cha in the distance obscured his eyes, and he secretly peeked through his fingers.

It's actually very beautiful. From an outsider's perspective, the pavilion on the cliff, with a gentle breeze and a couple embracing warmly under the shade of trees, is truly a picture-perfect scene.

Unfortunately, this beautiful scenery only lasted for a very short time.

With a thud, Qin Yi fell back onto the stone table and continued sleeping.

Ju Yunxiu was furious. He must have dreamt about doing that with her! Not kissing, but that!

"Stop dreaming!"

Qin Yi ignored her.

Ju Yunxiu choked on her words, then turned and left, shouting, "Qing Cha! Throw this lecherous scoundrel down the mountain and shut the door to all visitors!"

Qing Cha refused to go. "I won't go. I'll just get hugged and kissed if I pass by him."

Ju Yunxiu stomped her foot, and a burst of Law Power slapped Qin Yi across the face. "Stop dreaming!"

Then, as if fleeing for his life, he scurried into the house and slammed the door shut.

While Qin Yi was dreaming of conquering cities and territories, he was suddenly awakened by a beating. He opened his eyes in a daze, but the beautiful woman was nowhere to be seen; Ju Yunxiu had vanished.

"Uh, Qing Cha, where's your master?"

Qing Cha carefully took half a step back.

"What kind of expression is that? Ouch, my face hurts." Qin Yi rubbed his face, and he had a vague guess in his mind... Who could hit him? Of course, it was Ju Yunxiu.

Did something happen while he was drunk? Did he offend her?

His expression instantly became incredibly interesting; he had almost... you know... with the "Little Dragon Girl" version of Ju Yunxiu from his dream...

Running away at a time like this would be certain death, so Qin Yi cleverly ran to the door and knocked. "Senior Sister..."

A calm voice came from Ju Yunxiu: "Awake?"

"Uh, you're awake. You were drunk just now, but you didn't make a fool of yourself, did you?"

"No, everything is fine," Ju Yunxiu said calmly. "I'm going to sleep now, you may go."

"Then, Senior Sister, please get some rest..."

"Qin Yi..."

"Ah, Senior Sister, please give your instructions."

"You've been cultivating in the Celestial Palace for four or five months now, haven't you?"

"I didn't calculate it precisely, but it's about right."

Ju Yunxiu remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Your cultivation requires a balance of activity and stillness. Constantly retreating into seclusion is not a good thing."

Qin Yi wanted to say that he hadn't reached that hurdle yet. The Painting Realm Trial was still useful; at least it would allow him to cultivate all the way to the threshold of the sixth level of the Yi Jin Jing, and perhaps even break through to the later seventh level. The room for cultivation in Immortal Dao Path was even greater. If he focused on cultivating in seclusion, reaching the Cloud Ascension stage wouldn't be too much of a problem—in fact, the Spiritual Qi in his cave abode was extremely good. Even if he stopped cultivating the Immortal Palace Method at that time and returned to his own cultivation mode, he could still continue to rise and touch the Radiant Sun Gate.

But that may take many years.

"Immortal Dao path of immortal cultivation is long and arduous, a lifelong endeavor. If you intend to use reaching a certain level here as your standard, that's a flawed mindset," Ju Yunxiu said calmly. "The Immortal Palace offers limited assistance to your martial arts cultivation. Once you reach the fifth or sixth level of the Yi Jin Jing, you should consider combining movement and stillness and venturing out."

That made sense, but Qin Yi found it utterly jarring.

"But Senior Sister, we're still playing against Heavenly Mystery Child. I just became the Inspector and was about to have a match with them. Now..."

"Our game has lasted for six or seven cycles of sixty years, how can it be over in a short time?" Ju Yunxiu said, "As the master of this sect, I have a mission for you. Will you accept it?"

Qin Yi sighed, "What does Senior Sister want me to do?"

"I remember telling you that Master once had a friend from the Great Qian Dynasty, who even gave him a painting."

"Yes, I did mention it. Actually, I think there's a chance that the paintings are part of a set..."

"That friend of the Great Qian is the current founder of the Da Qian Emperor. He had some connection with Master. Master promised him that if the Great Qian were overthrown, he would not interfere, but if he encountered any extraordinary power, he could ask us for help. A few days ago, when you were in seclusion, the Da Qian Kingdom sent an envoy here, saying that the Great Qian had encountered some troubles. I think... it would be good for you to go and see if that painting is useful."

Qin Yi breathed a slight sigh of relief. This kind of mission was manageable; he could just finish it and come back, and if everything went smoothly, it wouldn't take much time. So he said, "Since it's a mission assigned by Senior Sister, then of course I can't refuse."

"Okay, then get ready and go."

Qin Yi took his leave, and as he passed by Qing Cha, he suddenly whispered, "Your master must have some unresolved issues that are related to me. Qing Cha, tell me quietly, okay?"

Qing Cha glanced at the room, then at Qin Yi, hesitated for a moment, and mouthed, "The reality of master and disciple."

Qin Yi's heart stirred.

I see.

Combined with her previous hints about wanting to "set the tone" for herself, everything became clear. She was conflicted, so she simply sent him away for a while, allowing herself some peace and quiet.

The reality of being master and disciple... As for the two of them, they shouldn't be afraid of that. What they're probably more worried about is what people will say.

The timing of this dream of the Return of the Condor Heroes is perfect; isn't this the natural solution?

Qin Yi slowly returned to his Transient Peak, looked up at the words "Passerby," and suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly.

Dreams don't lie, so there's no need to deceive yourself anymore. Just be honest with your own heart.

They are not just passing through, but are looking to take over.

Men really are big pigs.