Skill Can Lead to Divinity, Divinity Is the Dao

Perhaps unable to bear Hong Yun's ostentatious manner, the Taoist Yuanshi couldn't help but say, "Why should we cultivators be disturbed by these external things? Fellow Daoist, you are attached to appearances!"

Zhen Yuanzi and Qingqiu Li listened and, while they felt there was some truth to it, they were also somewhat unconvinced. If they didn't understand, they simply didn't understand; why say they were being disturbed by these external things?

Or are we letting these external things interfere with our spiritual practice?

I don't think so!

Before they could even refute, Hong Yun burst into laughter and said, "Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, you are mistaken! My life has no limit, my enlightenment has no limit. If we seek the limitless with the limitless, when will it end? Rather than not knowing when the limit will be reached, why not first appreciate the scenery along the way?"

Upon hearing this, the Taoist Yuanshi was about to retort when Hong Yun said, "My friend once told me, 'The stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade.' Who knows if, while we enjoy all these aspects of life, we won't think of things we couldn't understand before?"

"Skills can lead to divine attainment, and divine attainment is the Way. Both the Great Dao Way and the Lesser Way can lead to the Way. Why should we regard them as useless or as things that disturb our cultivation simply because they are lesser? Isn't such a view narrow-minded?"

Hong Yun's sharp retort caused the Taoist Yuanshi to frown, feeling that what Hong Yun said was completely different from the Dao he sought. However, he had not even clearly defined the Dao he sought, so he really didn't know how to refute it.

After all, what Hong Yun said wasn't without reason.

But Daoist Tongtian found what Hong Yun said to be very much to his liking.

Although he initially disliked Hong Yun for his "nonsense," which nearly led to a major battle between them and the powerful forces of the Qilin Royal Court, he now discovered that while Hong Yun was a bit outspoken, he was actually quite straightforward in nature.

What bad intentions could someone like that have?

Taishang, however, remained silent, listening quietly and sipping his spiritual wine, occasionally picking up pastries and snacks from the table to taste. Before Hong Yun and Yuanshi could figure out what was going on, Taishang had already sampled all the pastries and snacks.

Tongtian this, Tongtian's hands stopped idle, and he even sent a telepathic message to Taishang, "Brother, please leave some for me! This food is unheard of and unseen before..."

Tongtian used his Primordial Spirit to transmit his voice, but his hands never stopped moving.

Zhen Yuanzi coughed lightly and said, "Please don't take offense, fellow Daoists. My brother is straightforward and speaks his mind. If there is anything inappropriate in his words, I hope you will forgive him."

Seeing Zhen Yuanzi saying such things again, Hong Yun glared at him, thinking: Brother, am I wrong? Since we are discussing the Dao, why can't we speak frankly?

As expected, Daoist Tongtian swallowed what was in his mouth and smiled, "This is a discussion of the Dao. Since it is a discussion of the Dao, how can we not speak frankly? Fellow Daoist, there is no need to be so polite. We are not narrow-minded people. Fellow Daoist Hongyun's words are quite in line with my thoughts. Very good!"

Upon hearing this, Hong Yun laughed heartily and said, "In that case, let's have a big toast!"

The two raised their glasses, clinked them together, and drank them down in one gulp.

The Taoist Yuanshi glanced silently at Tongtian and cursed inwardly, "You stinking third brother, do you think I'm a narrow-minded person? How dare you!"

They drank and discussed philosophy, occasionally enjoying some delicious food.

As time went by, the food that Hong Yun carried with her naturally ran out.

Then Zhen Yuanzi and Qingqiu Li started making it. In comparison, Qingqiu Li's skills were much Gao Ming than Zhen Yuanzi's, but compared to Little Moon Spirit's skills, they were still inferior.

The three brothers immediately realized that the food they had eaten earlier had clearly been prepared by someone else.

Even so, they still enjoyed their meal, as they had never imagined that their prey could be cooked in this way before.

Even the Three Kunlun Brothers, who were used to living on air and dew, did not disappoint Qingqiu Li's kindness and the delicious food.

Although Yuanshi still harbored some reservations about Qingqiu Li, after all, Qingqiu Li's background was that of a beastman, which he considered somewhat beneath him. However, with such delicious food before him, Yuanshi couldn't very well say he didn't like it, otherwise it would be tantamount to directly telling her that he had a problem with her.

"Alas! It's a pity that we brothers have already promised that old man Qilin Clan that we won't leave Kunlun for ten Epoch, otherwise we really would like to visit the Purple Jade Mountain that Fellow Daoist Hongyun mentioned."

The one who said this was naturally the equally straightforward young Daoist, Tongtian.

These three brothers, one elderly, one middle-aged, and one young, are quite distinctive.

Hong Yun laughed and said, "Ten Epoch a long time, but for us, it's just a matter of a few days of seclusion. It will pass quickly. If Fellow Daoist Tongtian likes these delicacies and spirit wines, I will bring some back for you next time I travel. My A Chu is also a person who enjoys making friends, and Little Moon Spirit is even more passionate about Culinary Dao. They wouldn't mind sending some delicacies and spirit wines to you."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi and Qingqiu Li felt that Hong Yun was just stirring up trouble for himself again. Why was he being so enthusiastic about this?

Then Hong Yun said, "However, if you have the opportunity, you should still go to Purple Jade Mountain yourself to truly appreciate its beauty."

"Where is Purple Jade Mountain located?"

Of the three brothers, Daoist Tongtian was the most curious about Purple Jade Mountain.

Hong Yun laughed and said, "It's easy to find. Just follow the Great River eastward until you reach the lower reaches, and you'll see a small Witch Clan called Houtu. Then you'll find it."

Zhen Yuanzi and Qingqiu Li didn't think much of Hong Yun selling out the location of Purple Jade Mountain to these three. After spending time together and discussing Dao with them, they could tell that none of the three were evil people.

Moreover, the three brothers possess countless treasures. Having received favors from Wu Chu upon arriving at Purple Jade Mountain, it would be only right for them to return some Spirit Treasure as a gift!

Their idea was the same as when Nuwa guided Houtu to Purple Jade Mountain: to exploit the Dao of Cuisine of Wu Chu to fleece these powerful beings.

Of course, when choosing a partner, they would carefully consider all factors to ensure that no one would bring trouble to Purple Jade Mountain.

After staying with the Three Kunlun Brothers for more than ten years, the three bid farewell and left, heading north instead of continuing westward towards West Kunlun.

Zhen Yuanzi's Earth Book shows that the land west of Kunlun has not suffered any damage to its earth veins.

In other words, the tentacles of the Qilin Clan had not yet extended westward to the Kunlun Mountain at this time; otherwise, the Three Kunlun Brothers would have already been fighting the Qilin Clan.

After that last battle, the Qilin Clan will probably have to think twice before expanding westward again, since the Three Kunlun Brothers are not easy opponents.

If Hong Yun and his companions continue westward, they might be able to see the celestial Immortal Pool on West Kunlun, and the Queen Mother of the West, the mistress of this Immortal Pool.