Li Tiezhu was dumbfounded. What was his master trying to do? Discuss the principles of dual cultivation in public?!
Yet, in stark contrast to his shock, the eyes of all the young women present lit up.
They exchanged glances and chuckled.
"To ask such a question shows that you sincerely seek the Dao."
"Young master, you truly... have an affinity with our sect."
The young woman in green offering pastries covered her mouth with a soft laugh. "Dual cultivation emphasizes Yin-Yang harmony, the union of spirit and flesh, and climbing to the summit together. It is very different from the crude skills we rely on."
The young woman in purple brushed her fingers over the zither strings and nodded with a smile. "Indeed. The Dao of Yin-Yang is profoundly intricate."
Then she added with some regret, "However, we are only outer disciples... Our everyday duties are receiving guests and maintaining the businesses in the city."
"As for our sect's core Secret Canon of Yin-Yang Harmony, we know only the barest surface. We truly would not dare speak rashly of its deeper meaning before you, young master, lest we mislead you."
They spoke with easy composure, their eyes clear, carrying confidence in their own Daoist tradition.
Their explanation left even the nervous Li Tiezhu beside them stunned.
It seemed... completely different from what he had imagined?
"Well said. The Dao of Yin-Yang harmony is subtle and mysterious indeed, not something that can be fully explained in a few words."
Just then, a fragrant breeze wafted in with the soft clatter of a beaded curtain. Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a woman in a moon-white dress walk slowly inside.
She was even more beautiful than the young women present, with a refined and gentle air.
As she arrived, the young