In the Xihe Teaching, cultivating through external validation was an unspoken way of saying "thinking about men."
That was because the Xihe Teaching's method of external validation was a method of marital bonds.
To seek external validation, one needed a prospective partner.
Luo Qingshang naturally understood what Su Qianqian meant.
But did she want to form a marital bond with Lu Xuan and seek external validation?
She did need Lu Xuan's help with her cultivation, but talk of becoming Dao companions was premature.
How could she hastily decide on a marital bond after a single meeting?
Besides, according to the teaching's scriptures, internal validation was preferable for cultivation. Men were not necessarily dependable.
But she knew she could not give ground. Otherwise... her junior sister would likely latch onto him.
She answered coolly, "External validation is also a road to the heavens. Why shouldn't I seek it?"
Su Qianqian immediately narrowed her eyes, her voice carrying a soft, sweet laugh. "Senior Sister, why are you speaking in riddles now? External validation certainly is a road to the heavens, but do you want this gentleman from the Heaven-Gazing Sect or not?"
"If you don't, I do."
Luo Qingshang's expression tightened, and she rebuked her. "What do you mean, want him or not? You're a disciple of a great teaching with heaven-grade foundation establishment. Why are you talking like some temptress from the Union of Joy Sect?"
"How can you treat external validation lightly? One careless move could leave you regretting it for life!"
Su Qianqian covered her mouth and chuckled. She said nothing, merely watching her senior sister's display of "righteous indignation."
Luo Qingshang felt helpless at the sight and could only say, "External validation requires careful consideration. You mustn't rush for results. You're still young, and your true essence is