Hu Lao paused briefly at those words, then answered honestly, "I've never heard of it."
Li Ling said, "Conversion power permeates the spirit and will on the level of the mind, then controls emotions and changes thoughts. The enchantment law also connects to Transmutation and can serve as the fundamental law underlying emotion."
As he spoke, he released harmony incense. Its pure, refreshing fragrance drifted out, lending him a simple, natural air that involuntarily inspired goodwill.
Hu Lao felt that this fellow cultivator was profoundly learned and extraordinarily capable, his bearing growing ever more exceptional. Respect welled up from the depths of his heart, and he bowed in thanks. "You have enlightened me. I'd like to hear more."
Li Ling took this opportunity to explain the principles by which the Incense Path permeated the spirit and will.
These were not specific techniques, nor a systematic transmission of teachings like those he gave the people of the Longevity Hall. Yet Hu Lao had inherited the Heavenly Fox bloodline and already possessed a hazy understanding of much of this. With Li Ling's guidance, he immediately seemed to gain some insight.
But as for precisely how these powers worked, Li Ling had not used the Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom Incense to impart their true meaning, so Hu Lao could not grasp that immediately.
Some things could only be understood intuitively, not conveyed in words.
Li Ling pondered for a while, then suddenly said to Hu Lao, "This has nothing to do with dharma power, yet it is also the greatest and most wondrous divine ability.
"Young Master Hu, would you listen to me and do something?"
Hu Lao said, "Please tell me, Fellow Cultivator Li."
Li Ling pointed at a wildflower in a nearby patch of grass. "Sorry for the trouble, but please