Calling the Fashion Police

Hu Yueqiu received guidance from Li Chengxuan and Duanmu Ren, which was truly enlightening, and she gained a profound understanding of the importance of Daoist theory.

Fortunately, the next three phases of the White Dew solar term do not require picking.

Hu Yueqiu then began to diligently study Daoist scriptures.

Unfortunately, Hu Yueqiu had a difficult childhood and could only occasionally audit classes; she never actually received a proper education.

Not to mention comparing him to top test-takers like Duanmu Ren or those from families with a strong academic background like Hua Chunning who received intensive education from a young age, even Liu Zhijian was forced to receive compulsory education, is no match for him.

He's only slightly better than Jiang Xiaoyu, who's semi-literate.

Hu Yueqiu reads Daoist scriptures, but she hasn't even reached the stage where she recognizes all the characters but can't understand them when they're put together.

Some uncommon characters were enough to give Hu Yueqiu a headache.

[Greater Yin], [Sword Dao], and [Mystic Thunder] are all profound and obscure Daoist traditions, and their scriptures are even more difficult to understand.

Hu Yueqiu could only find some Daoist scriptures like the [Fu Water] to read that she could understand.

Having grown up by Mirror Moon Lake, Hu Yueqiu found considerable insight in comparing her personal experiences with the Daoist scriptures.

"The [Kan Water] element cultivated by the eldest brother is the proper position of the Water Virtue, its imagery being rivers and streams, representing flowing water."

"[Fu Water] represents the Water Virtue [and its inherent position], its imagery being lakes and marshes, signifying water that nourishes and sustains."

"[Kan Water] is flowing, forward-moving, and never turning back; its momentum lies in its length and movement."

"[The Fu Water] is stagnant, accumulating, and converging inwards; its power lies in its depth and stillness."

Hu Yueqiu seemed lost in thought, recalling the Daoist teachings imparted by the sect leader, and suddenly murmured to herself, "The sect leader instructed me to skip the Autumn Phenological Periods of the [White Dew] and [Cold Dew] solar terms, precisely to achieve stillness through cessation."

"He instructed me to read more Daoist scriptures, so that I might cultivate wisdom and seek deeper understanding."

"How foolish and ignorant I was, only now realizing the sect leader's profound meaning!"

The news that Hu Yueqiu declined the invitation to the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala has once again boosted her popularity.

Unfortunately, those who came hoping to witness the young swordswoman's beauty were destined to be greatly disappointed.

Hu Yueqiu secluded herself behind closed doors to study Daoist scriptures, never showing herself.

This wave of popularity came quickly and went even faster.

When Hu Yueqiu reappeared on the Autumn Equinox, the Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard had already returned to tranquility.

Hu Yueqiu once again transforms into an extremely dedicated NPC, refreshing at fixed times every day and then performing some inexplicable actions.

For example, the practice of "Thunder Withdraws Its Sound" involves standing still by the water and listening to the rumbling of thunder, feeling the tremors of the earth.

Those Insects Plaster Their Burrows become insect enthusiasts, searching everywhere for traces of hibernating insects building their burrows.

A few days later, when the Waters Begin to Dry Up, he became a hydrological surveyor again, diligently observing and recording the lake's water level every day.

Since it concerned her own Dao Path, Hu Yueqiu was naturally serious and meticulous.

However, to outsiders, Hu Yueqiu's behavior was not only inexplicable, but also somewhat like that of a chuunibyou girl immersed in her own world, which was in stark contrast to her previous dashing and heroic figure dancing with a sword under the moon.

Who wouldn't love a beautiful girl with a striking contrast between her current appearance and her personality?!

Chachazi dislikes it, even hates it.

As a popular online cosplayer specializing in ancient Chinese style, Chachazi meticulously prepared her makeup and hair, booked a photographer, and followed the trend to shoot a video of a junior sister character who is currently very popular in the world of cultivation. After posting the video, she glanced at the comments section and was immediately stunned.

"On this track, I only recognize Supreme Mystery Junior Sister."

"Indeed, Supreme Mystery Junior Sister has already extended the tax collection to a hundred years in the future."

"To be fair, Chacha's ranking isn't bad, but the comparisons are risky."

"So annoying!" Chachazi simply hid the video, then searched for some videos of Supreme Mystery Junior Sister. After watching for a while, she silently threw away her phone and lay back on the bed, feeling sullen.

"No way!" Half an hour later, Chachazi suddenly stood up. "She's practically monopolized all the traffic in this market, this won't do!"

Chachazi is a veteran in the cosplay community. After asking around in several groups, she realized that Supreme Mystery Junior Sister had already incurred the wrath of many.

However, Supreme Mystery Junior Sister doesn't even have an internet account, and no one knows her name or surname, so there's no way to find any dirt on her.

Chachazi was scrolling through videos in frustration when suddenly a brilliant idea struck her.

After working through the night, a short essay declaring war has been freshly produced.

The title itself has the feel of a denouncing manifesto.

"Ten questions for Supreme Mystery Junior Sister: You're building a persona to gain attention, yet you recklessly alter Hanfu (traditional Han clothing). Where is your respect?!"

The proclamation comprehensively analyzed the historical inaccuracies of Hu Yueqiu's clothing in terms of its style, color, and decoration, and elevated the matter to the level of disrespect for traditional culture and insult to the Han people and the nation.

The cosplayer community has a long-standing tradition of responding to police calls.

Chachazi's manifesto drew a large following, with many demanding that Supreme Mystery Junior Sister apologize and permanently withdraw from the ancient style cosplay community.

After completing the three phases of the Autumn Equinox, Hu Yueqiu once again began her seclusion to study Daoist scriptures.

Completely unaware of the chaos and confusion online.

Ever since hearing Duanmu Ren's theory about dust, Li Jiabao had been somewhat agitated and had no interest in the affairs of Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard.

He just drives around in his beat-up van every day.

If you encounter someone rummaging through trash cans, sweeping the streets, a disabled person, or the person living in the most dilapidated house in the village, you would hand them two hundred yuan.

After half a month, Li Jiabao felt that spending money like this was much more satisfying than giving money to female streamers who flirted with the wrong side of the story.

Li Jiabao was throwing money around when he received a call from the county government. He was incredulous after hearing the news. "Someone online reported that the swords carried by the NPCs at Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard are Warring States period artifacts. We need to cooperate with the investigation, and they might even confiscate them according to law?!"

It's normal for fame to bring trouble.

In the past, Li Jiabao would have readily agreed and cooperated obediently.

After all, the idea that the common people would not fight against the officials and that they should be obedient and docile was ingrained in Li Jiabao's very being.

Remembering what Duanmu Ren had said earlier, Li Jiabao decided to test what would happen if he didn't cooperate. "No need to investigate! Those are handicrafts I bought on Pinduoduo!"

"Huh?" The person on the phone was also surprised, but quickly replied, "Okay, Mr. Li. I won't bother you any longer."

Li Jiabao hung up the phone and remained silent for a long time. A bold thought popped into his mind, "It seems I really can live like a human being..."

Hu Yueqiu has already begun collecting the final two pentads of the "Frost's Descent" solar term.

When Duanmu Ren's godfather passed away during the second pentad of the Frost's Descent Grasses and Trees Shed Their Leaves term, which coincided with the symptoms of the disease, Duanmu Ren's godfather died.

When the final moment of gathering arrived [Hibernating Creatures All Bow Down], Hua Chunning also appeared at the Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard.

Another wave of excitement swept the internet, with people recognizing Hua Chunning as the "flower fairy NPC from the previous season."

They even praised it, saying, "The NPCs in Supreme Mystery Sub-Courtyard have interactive elements; this is truly a high-quality production!"

Many expressed that, "Although we haven't had enough of this season, we're already eagerly anticipating the NPCs in the next season!"

The nine phases of autumn have been fully harvested.

Li Chengxuan then brought Hu Yueqiu back to the cultivation world, preparing her to Qi Ingestion and enter the Dao.

Supreme Mystery Mountain, Ancestral Master Hall.

Hu Yueqiu carefully sensed that her Manifestation was still intact, and couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Li Chengxuan nodded slightly and instructed, "The [Fu Water] in the Southern Edge Continent is cut off. If we want to find a place that suits our Manifestation to Qi Ingestion Dao, we can only go to Mirror Moon Lake."

Upon hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar name, Hu Yueqiu was momentarily dazed, and bowed respectfully, saying, "This disciple understands..."

Before Hu Yueqiu could finish speaking, she was speechless.

Hu Yueqiu's Manifestation suddenly diminished!