Kunlun Mountain Range, Jinling Cave Mansion.
Senior Brother Qiu Changtian seems to be in a very good mood lately.
Even Guan Zhan, who is usually cold and aloof, was stopped by Qiu Changtian this morning at the entrance of the cave mansion, and was even spoken to a few extra words of encouragement for his cultivation.
Chen Zhen and Zhong Tianhuai, two inseparable buddies, were whispering to each other below while he was lecturing.
He didn't shout at them like he usually did, but just smiled, which made the two junior brothers' hearts pound.
"Could it be that Senior Brother has fallen into a love trap?" Chen Zhen speculated privately.
"Who knows," Zhong Tianhuai replied ambiguously, "Aren't there rumors that Senior Brother likes Second Junior Sister?"
"Love trap?" Guan Zhan said coldly from the side, "Senior Brother has a Clear Dao Heart, what kind of love trap could there be?"
The two of them fell silent upon hearing this.
However, rumors of the "close relationship" between Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian have indeed been circulating widely among the disciples of this generation in Kunlun.
After all, for most Kunlun disciples, Qiu Changtian's image is simply too perfect.
He's handsome, talented, has a good temper, is powerful, and holds a high position; there's simply no fault to find.
It is said that although he is the Chief Disciple, he often goes out for trials and helps other Kunlun disciples with their sect missions.
When asked why he helps, he would simply say, "We are all from Kunlun, helping each other with righteousness," which moved everyone deeply.
He's just too damn righteous.
With such a noble reputation, Qiu Changtian probably only has Xu Yinglian who can barely compare to him among the disciples of this generation.
This Phoenix Fairy is also very beautiful, exceptionally talented, has an excellent temperament, is not weak in strength, and comes from a prominent immortal cultivation family, the Xu Family of Tiannan, with a terrifyingly deep background.
Even so, she still can't compare to Senior Brother Qiu.
However, if one were to say who in Kunlun is worthy of Senior Brother, it would probably only be Xu Yinglian.
And if one were to say who Xu Yinglian would fancy, it would also only be Senior Brother.
Isn't that settled then?
Given the gossipy tastes of the Kunlun masses, Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian are a match made in heaven.
There are even rumors that the two have already secretly set a marriage engagement and become Dao Companions... but there has never been any concrete evidence.
Thinking of this, Chen Zhen and Zhong Tianhuai's gazes drifted towards Xu Yinglian.
The latter had just finished her contemplation and stood up, saying calmly:
"It's not me."
Huh? We didn't say it was you, why did you assume it was you?
The two exchanged glances, sensing something strange, and then grabbed Jian Qingnan, who was about to leave with Xu Yinglian, and asked with winks and nudges:
"Junior Sister~ Look at Senior Brother being unusually happy lately, did something happen, huh? With your Second Senior Sister, you know?"
"With Sister Yinglian? I don't know?"
Jian Qingnan was confused at first, but then she seemed to understand and said:
"I'm not one to gossip behind people's backs, don't ask me, ask Senior Brother."
"But I'm afraid Senior Brother and your Second Senior Sister would be embarrassed," Chen Zhen said anxiously. "Someone in a love trap is always muddle-headed, neither close nor distant."
"Perhaps they both have feelings for each other, but if we ask and expose it, wouldn't that be awkward?"
"Heh, how do you know so much?" Jian Qingnan stared at him and sneered.
A moment later, she rested her chin on her hand and said:
"If you ask me if they're being intimate, I really haven't noticed."
"But they often play the zither and flute together in front of the cave mansion, they seem to have some chemistry."
"Playing the zither and flute together?" Zhong Tianhuai and Chen Zhen were shocked.
This music thing was beyond their understanding.
"What song are they playing? 'Phoenix Seeks Phoenix'?"
"What? You want to join too?" Qiu Changtian's voice came from behind.
The sudden sound startled them, and they turned around stammering:
"S-Senior Brother, we were just..."
"Worry less about these trivial romantic matters and focus more on improving yourselves and bringing glory to the sect," Qiu Changtian said sternly. "If you have nothing to do after cultivating, then come with me for trials!"
"Ah, this!" The two quickly found an excuse and slipped away.
What a joke, who wants to go out for trials!
What good could come from going out for trials, spirit stones?
Let alone the fact that they are all second-generation immortals, even without family support, just by virtue of being "personal disciples of the Sect Master," when have they ever lacked spirit stones for cultivation?
As Chen Zhen and Zhong Tianhuai fled in panic, Qiu Changtian looked at the others.
"I still have the Sword Control Technique to practice," Guan Zhan said concisely and left quickly.
"I also have a scripture to read," Yan Zhitui also smiled and got up.
"I..." Jian Qingnan was a little reluctant to part with Senior Sister Yinglian, but ultimately said honestly, "Senior Brother Qiu, when we disciples at the Qi Refining Stage go out for training, there are only some low-level missions available."
"And the rewards for these low-level missions are only some spirit stones, which are useless to us."
"Qingnan, your vision is too short-sighted," Qiu Changtian said earnestly, "Don't always focus on the rewards!"
"The so-called training is a process of refining oneself in the mortal world and tempering the Dao Heart. On one hand, it increases knowledge and experience, and on the other hand, it helps fellow disciples and accumulates connections. Why not do it?"
"This..." Jian Qingnan couldn't refute this grand theory, and of course, couldn't be convinced. He could only stammer, "Senior Brother is right, but I still have homework to do. Next time, definitely next time."
She hurried away.
Qiu Changtian sighed, secretly lamenting in his heart:
The world is truly going downhill, and people's hearts are no longer ancient.
Are the young disciples nowadays so calculating? Why can't they have higher ideological awareness...
The Kunlun Mirror suddenly interjected:
"If it weren't for using those outer disciples who admire you to brush up your Invincible Persona's synchronization value, would you be so eager to go out for training?"
"Of course!" Qiu Changtian said righteously, "Don't forget, Senior Sister An from Shushan is short of spirit stones!"
Kunlun Mirror: ...
"Junior Sister Xu, are you willing to go with me this time?" Qiu Changtian invited Xu Yinglian.
"What is the meaning of going out for training?" Xu Yinglian asked indifferently, putting down the scripture in her hand.
"That is for Junior Sister to comprehend on her own," Qiu Changtian said with a smile. "If Junior Sister believes she cannot understand the deeper meaning, she can choose to refuse."
"Heh." Xu Yinglian immediately sneered, "Is Senior Brother trying to provoke me? What a clumsy trick."
"Provoke?" Qiu Changtian showed disappointment and sighed, "Junior Sister, you haven't even figured out why I want to take you with me, yet you blindly judge that I am provoking you. Don't you think such speculation is like a castle in the air, utterly unconvincing?"
"If your comprehension is only at this level, then I would rather you stay here..."
With a loud "snap," Xu Yinglian slammed the scripture in her hand onto the table, interrupting Qiu Changtian's pitying words.
"Senior Brother Qiu," Xu Yinglian said, maintaining a cold, polite smile, word by word, "I heard Senior Brother has recently been practicing a lightning technique? Junior Sister would very much like to witness it. Is it convenient?"
"I was just about to take this opportunity to demonstrate it for Junior Sister," Qiu Changtian said gently when he saw her agree.
The two said no more, only looking at each other and smiling.
Their eyes conveyed unspoken feelings, a tacit understanding, everything was understood without words.
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