"Nonaction did not mean doing nothing. Following Heaven's will and acting when the time was right, taking nature as one's teacher and abiding by the Dao—that was Nonaction."
"One who practiced Nonaction had the Dao at his side and the tide of events behind him. Nothing could stand in his way."
Before Meng Chuan could answer, the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable spoke. His voice was unhurried, soothing to the soul.
Meng Chuan froze as he listened. Many things came to mind: why he had come here, matters concerning Meng Qi, and the identity of the Most Ancient One before him.
Heavenly Venerable, I understand!
At last, Meng Chuan smiled, and his smile was radiant.
"Thank you, Heavenly Venerable!"
This time, Meng Chuan's thanks came with a smile, and his tone was much more natural.
"Heavenly Venerable, my method of using my body as—" Meng Chuan began, wanting to repay the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable for his guidance.
"Do not speak of it."
The Virtuous Heavenly Venerable cut him off before he could finish. Meng Chuan blinked. What's going on, Heavenly Venerable? This is a method that could lead to becoming an Immortal Emperor! And you're turning it down just like that? For some reason, Meng Chuan clearly sensed a desire to keep him at a distance from the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable.
For some reason, Meng Chuan sensed a clear desire to keep him at a distance.
As he examined it more closely, understanding dawned in his eyes. The Dao's intent surrounding the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable conveyed four words.
Don't touch Laozi!
Meng Chuan's mouth twitched. I must be imagining it. How could the Virtuous Heavenly Venerable think something so crude?
Even if the Dao's intent couldn't be wrong...
*He doesn't want me near him? Fine, I won't go near him! A grand