Daily Life

The rabbit and Li Qi got along well for a while.

These past few days, much of the bitterness from not seeing each other for a year has dissipated.

To be honest, ten sentences of nonsense are not worth one sentence; we are all just tired of crying.

However, after spending a few days together, it was about time to get down to business.

Lying on the bed, Li Qi gazed at the top of the cave.

On the other side, the rabbit was cultivating her inner energy, and her cultivation plan was not disrupted by Li Qi's sudden arrival.

Oh, it's still a mess, so the rabbit has to make up for his daily schoolwork at other times, so the time for morning and evening classes is often adjusted.

There's nothing we can do about it.

However, she still has self-control; if she misses it once, she will definitely make up for it.

That's how spiritual practice works—it's about continuous practice every day, and a strong foundation is built up over thousands of years.

However... Li Qi was much more relaxed. Apart from consolidating his basic and emotional foundations every day, he spent the rest of his time leisurely, reading books, doing some exercises, daydreaming, and chatting with Shen Shuibi about random things.

The main problem is that he really doesn't have much to do right now.

Speaking of foundation, Li Qi's foundation was incredibly solid. His body, having been examined by the Three Lives Ancient Mirror, had all its flaws clearly visible, which he had already addressed in a targeted manner.

Speaking of progress, there are few people in the entire world who can cultivate faster than him. He has already reached the seventh rank in less than ten years of cultivation. If he doesn't control his speed, he might develop health problems. Growing too fast will cause pain in his calves.

Therefore, after the important matters are finished, what he needs to do is to reflect and let things settle down.

That is what he has been doing these past few days: reading books, doing exercises, filling in knowledge gaps, learning new Technique Method, and exploring his own abilities.

Of course, the main focus was still on the rabbits.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

I feel empty inside if I don't pet the rabbit's fur a couple of times.

Li Qi lay on the bed, watching the rabbit cultivate and absorb the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

Their Dao Lineage are different. The rabbit is a Daoist, and her cultivation requires her to inhale and exhale external energy to refine her own microcosm.

As Shaman, Li Qi did not need to undergo so-called refinement. The Qi within Li Qi's body was complex and strange, containing all sorts of things, so there was no such thing as 'daily cultivation'. His daily cultivation was carried out anytime and anywhere. The microcosm within his body was operating on its own according to the arrangement of 'Dao', without manual manipulation, just like the outside world, where nothing was controlling anything, and all things were simply developing and evolving on their own according to certain basic laws.

As the saying goes, you can become stronger even while lying down.

However, the downside is that the dependence on the 'Tao' becomes extremely strong. If the 'Tao' has even the slightest problem, then the microcosm of the human body will have a very, very big problem.

Each has its advantages and disadvantages. I've heard that some branches of Daoism don't even require comprehending the Great Tao; they don't need to grasp its True Intention. They only need to learn Technique Method and then use these Technique Method in battle. It's said that they possess immense destructive power and roam the world, taking it upon themselves to slay demons and monsters.

It seems that this branch of the school is called the 'Talisman Sect'. They specialize in Technique Method and, because of this ideology, they are also supporters of Outer Elixir and basically do not practice internal alchemy.

Shaman cannot do this. Shaman have very high requirements for their understanding of the Dao Path, since it is a metaphysical Dao Path that heavily relies on personal ability and subjective understanding.

With the rise and fall of her breath, Rabbit's evening class came to an end.

She took a deep breath, exhaling the stale air from her chest and abdomen, then opened her eyes, dispelling the stale air.

The day's practice has come to an end.

However, after doing this, she stood up from the cushion and took two steps back warily. "Why aren't you getting out of bed yet?"

Over the course of a few days, the rabbits had become more vigilant and would no longer be successfully ambushed by Li Qi.

However, given her cultivation level, if she really didn't want to, Li Qi would have already flown away.

But... she really didn't want to.

But if Li Qi's surprise attack succeeds... she doesn't seem to have much of an interest in opposing it.

It's hard to explain exactly what happened; all that cultivation was rendered useless.

Sigh, I really don't know what I'm thinking.

Shen Shuibi herself was also troubled by this.

However... it's not really a distress, but rather a feeling of helplessness.

This feeling is somewhat like returning to Mount Luofu, that carefree feeling.

But it still didn't work!

We can't let Li Qi get carried away any longer.

How shameful!

This can't go on. I need to stand up for myself and stop going with the flow.

The rabbit made a decision in its heart, and its expression became firm.

Li Qi, standing to the side, witnessed the changes in her expression throughout the entire process.

Watching her go from panic to self-doubt, and then to determination, with her completely unguarded demeanor, Li Qi even felt that he could guess what she was thinking.

So he chuckled, propped himself up to sit, leaned against the headboard, and suddenly interjected, "Yu'er, Jin Buhuan has been released. Do you think the Green Mountain God will arrive soon?"

Hearing Li Qi start to get down to business, Rabbit's attention was indeed drawn in, and she immediately fell into thought, "Hmm... more or less, so you kept him around in the first place so that you could inform the Green Mountain God now?"

"That's also a consideration. Think about it, it's going to be very difficult for us to find the Green Mountain God, but Jin Buhuan must have a way to find his father. Releasing him directly would be like sending a lot of information to the Green Mountain God." Li Qi got up from the bed, got down to business, and walked to the rabbit's side.

The rabbit also got down to business. "That's true, but I'm afraid the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord has power beyond what we expect..."

"It's not that bad. If the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord were really that strong, he would have been able to do whatever he wanted in Baiyue long ago. He wouldn't be suppressed in that area by the other kings and unable to get out," Li Qi said.

"However, there must be someone behind the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord. According to many, the Sky Swallowing Demon Lord is actually a needle planted by the Demon Race in Baiyue, but the Demon Race's methods are crude, which is why he has been unable to break through..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuibi shook her head. "That's not very credible. He has already colluded with several kings and is stirring up trouble in foreign lands as the leader. This shows that he is not as isolated as he appears in Baiyue. He has secretly built his own social circle, but in the eyes of others, he is still isolated. At least that's what the Trumpet Flower God, whom you recently came into contact with, thinks. This shows that he is shrewd and cunning."

Li Qi agreed, saying, "Being chosen by a powerful Demon Race to be a thorn in the side of Baiyue is not something to be underestimated, so I also prepared a backup plan."

"What backup plan?" the rabbit asked, tilting its head.

"You'll find out when the time comes, I'll keep you in suspense for now." Li Qi walked to the rabbit's side and reached out to touch her face.

The rabbit jolted awake, snapping out of its serious mode. It hastily performed a triple backflip, clutching its collar, and declared with unwavering resolve, "I already said, no way!"

Li Qi was taken aback, then shook his head with a wry smile, "What are you thinking?"

"I only know what you're thinking!" The rabbit glared angrily, remaining vigilant.

We've been too relaxed these past few days; that won't do.

"Alright, don't be so tense. We've been in the cave for the past few days, why don't we go out for a walk?" Li Qi shook his head and said with a smile.

"Just a walk?" The rabbit looked suspicious.

Oh, no, I'm suspicious.

"Then what else do you want to do?" Li Qi tilted his head and asked in return.

The rabbit's expression changed, and it shrank back, its thoughts unknown.

"I think you've thought more than I have... You should reflect on yourself," Li Qi said sternly.

Shen Shuibi became anxious and immediately retorted, "Isn't that all your fault! It's clearly because of you these past few days—"

However, she swallowed the rest of her words.

She herself became somewhat annoyed.

I never realized before that some things are things you can think about and do, but not things you can say.

But just before she could get angry, Li Qi suddenly changed his expression, stepped forward, and gently took her hand. "Seriously, let's go for a walk. It's been a long time since we went for a walk together, hasn't it?"

The rabbit's anger subsided immediately.

"Okay..." She nodded, without shaking off Li Qi's hand.

Meanwhile, Li Qi held the rabbit's hand, feeling her skin and fingers.

The two didn't talk much and walked outside together.

It was night outside, and the familiar stars hung in the sky.

Those are unique stars, the same stars hanging in every world, in all the heavens and myriad realms.

The stars are not arrays of distant rays of light that the world looks up at; rather, they were placed one by one by the High Antiquity Star Official in the sky and hung among all the heavens, so that all the worlds could witness the same starry sky.

Li Qi and Shen Shuibi stood on the mountain, gazing into the distance.

My gaze extends to the horizon, where the setting sun casts its glow on a few hills overlooking Huangpi.

The scenery of the Sacred Flame Realm is not particularly outstanding among the heavens, and it is far inferior to the tourist worlds I have encountered before, but looking at it from afar at this moment, it still gives people a sense of tranquility.

Because this is a 'world'.

Even if a high-level expert can easily destroy a world, the world's nobility and greatness cannot be denied.

It is the world that gave birth to civilization, and civilization that illuminated this starry sky.

The rabbit seemed to feel the same way and pulled its hand away from Li Qi's.

Li Qi was still a little puzzled when he saw her suddenly take out a Jade Flute.

In fact, Li Qi wasn't very good at recognizing musical instruments. After all, he had a lot of theoretical knowledge, but in practice, whether on Earth or in the world, he had never really touched a musical instrument, so naturally he couldn't.

However, he still knew that playing it horizontally was a flute, and playing it vertically was a xiao.

But... I'm a little surprised that a rabbit can play a musical instrument.

This gave him a pleasant surprise.

It's like that feeling of novelty when you suddenly discover that software you're used to has other functions.

"Yu, you can actually play the flute?" Li Qi looked at the Jade Flute in her hand.

"Yes, Her Your Highness taught me, but... actually, I'm not very good at it." The rabbit seemed a little shy, like someone who wanted to show off but didn't dare.

"I want to hear it," Li Qi said directly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuibi said nothing more, but instead held the Jade Flute to her lips and gently began to blow.

Li Qi listened carefully, and at first glance, it seemed to contain some resentment.

The jade flute's melody pierces the lingering thoughts, like the longing song of a nightingale by the empty boudoir.

But then it rose high.

I should think of the lone bird vying for its roost, amidst the desolate reeds and the gloomy rainy night.

Living together in this worldly realm is just like being in spring all year round at the Mount Luofu.

Rabbit said that she didn't play it very well, but Li Qi felt that she was comparing herself to those who were dedicated to the art of music. Those people took music as their Dao Path and refined their skills, which Shen Shuibi could not compare to.

But at this moment, Li Qi felt that even the music of Myriad Dances performance could not compare to the tranquility of this moment.

Li Qi felt that this was all the life he wanted.

Listen to the flute, appreciate the scenery, and practice spirituality.

If only there weren't so many miscellaneous things.

Paradoxically, without all that messy stuff, he wouldn't have met the rabbit, nor would he have this moment of peace.

Things in the world are always like this, interconnected and linked by cause and effect.

Is this also part of cause and effect?

Li Qi was suddenly taken aback.

He seemed to realize and confirm this once again.

Everything in this world is cyclical; cause leads to effect, and effect leads to cause, all intertwined and circulating, influencing each other in layers.

Well, let's leave the matters of cultivation here.

Li Qi did not continue to ponder this further.

Although he knew that such inspiration might seem precious to ordinary practitioners, and that it was a very important source of inspiration for them.

But Li Qi had encountered this kind of thing too many times, so he no longer cared much.

More important than these feelings is appreciating the rabbit.

As the flute music ended, the rabbit put down the Jade Flute, looked at Li Qi, and blinked its eyes.

"That sounds beautiful, but unfortunately I don't know any performance techniques, so I can only listen to you play along," Li Qi said with a smile.

"I'll teach you. It was the Your Highness who taught me back then." The rabbit sat down next to Li Qi and handed him the Jade Flute.

Li Qi took the Jade Flute, played with it in his hand for a moment, and then pretended to play it by placing it near his lips.

However, he suddenly realized that the rabbit had just blown through the air hole of the flute below.

This surprised him for a moment.

But Shen Shuibi didn't seem to feel anything. Instead, she pointed to the other air holes and said, "Press these down and blow air into them. My Jade Flute is Law Treasure, so ordinary airflow can't activate it. You have to use the vital air in your lungs, and it also needs to be combined with other air to change the timbre."

"The Jade Flute produced will vary depending on the type of air used. Metal air produces a high-pitched sound, earth air produces a low sound, and thunder air produces a trembling sound. Give it a try." The rabbit enthusiastically taught Li Qi how to use the Law Treasure jade flute.

Li Qi gave it a try.

Wow, it's imbued with a hint of thunder, and it's blowing out electronic music!

"There are many other uses, it's not as simple as a flute." The rabbit began to instruct Li Qi with great interest.

Li Qi also smiled and began to learn musical instruments.

The night wind sweeps across the sky, and the White River murmurs softly.

How wonderful is her beautiful voice, as if she were embracing the moon in her arms.

(Revised four editions...)