Discussion

Jiang Ping'an remained utterly unafraid and said with a smile, "I am sincerely seeking guidance. Let us not casually keep threats on our lips—it will tarnish your image as a fairy."

Yue Qingning asked, "You were the one who took first place in the Menial Disciple Competition not long ago, weren't you?"

"That would be me." Jiang Ping'an smiled. "It seems Fairy Yue recognized at a glance that I was different from the rest, extraordinary and remarkable."

Yue Qingning smiled faintly, then turned her gaze toward the scenery and spoke to Jiang Ping'an no further.

An incense stick later, the spirit boat landed atop Mirror Lake Mountain.

Taking her back to his cave abode for discussion was unrealistic. He was still insufficiently familiar with the Azure Origin Sect. After pondering it over, he felt that Mirror Lake Mountain, with its beautiful and tranquil surroundings free from disturbance, was better suited for sitting down to discuss the Dao.

Before the spirit boat had fully landed, Yue Qingning flew out and slowly descended to the middle of the lake.

The lake's surface was still as a mirror, veiled in drifting mist. Yue Qingning hovered above it like a fairy descending to earth, a sight of breathtaking beauty.

Yue Qingning was quite satisfied with the setting.

Jiang Ping'an put away the spirit boat, entered a pavilion by the lakeshore, and took out a tea set, spirit spring water, and Spirit Tea to brew.

Before long, the Spirit Tea was ready, its fragrance filling the air. Yue Qingning flew over from the lake's surface and sat opposite Jiang Ping'an.

After each took a sip of Spirit Tea, Jiang Ping'an went straight to the point. "Fairy Yue, does your peak truly possess a Dual Cultivation Manual for Union with the Heavenly Dao?"

"Of course it