Chapter 63
The methods of powerful beings are never predictable, and no one knows whether Master Kucheng will make further breakthroughs.
Shan Heyuan really wanted to meet such a senior. Putting everything else aside, Master Kucheng had been in this field for a long enough time to be very knowledgeable and experienced, and might be able to bring him new inspiration.
Even if there are no new inspirations, it's still nice to have a friend like this.
As a professional, Shan Heyuan is well aware that sometimes problems that have troubled him for a long time can be solved suddenly with the guidance of a professional.
Shan Heyuan thanked his friend and asked him to make the arrangements.
That friend had been in close contact with him recently, receiving countless Spirit Plant and planting methods from him. He was very grateful to him and immediately helped him set things up.
So, Shan Heyuan got the chance to see the master one morning.
There is a short half-hour for chatting between when the master gets up and when he leaves the house.
Shan Heyuan was quite nervous about meeting such a master.
Before meeting him, he rehearsed several lines of dialogue in his mind, thinking about how to express his needs politely and appropriately.
The main masters' partners are quite powerful, and their identities are rather special. If anything is discovered, they might have to find another place to continue their escape.
Unexpectedly, when he met the master, he found that the master was a kind-faced young man, not even middle-aged, just a young man who looked about the same age as himself.
Master Kucheng saw Shan Heyuan staring blankly, smiled, and beckoned him over. "Everyone who sees me has this expression. What? Is my appearance so mismatched with my reputation?"
Upon hearing this, Shan Heyuan knew that the master was not a serious person, and smiled, "Indeed, we are not a good match. You are much younger than I imagined."
"Isn't it easy for someone in our line of work to get some elixirs that preserve youth?"
Master Kucheng smiled and asked directly, "Fellow Daoist Shan, I heard that you want to cultivate the Thousand Powder Grass but can't because your own Metal Spirit Root isn't very strong, is that true?"
Shan Heyuan hadn't expected this master to be so straightforward, so he immediately nodded in agreement.
Master Kucheng: "If you can't do it yourself, what about your partner? Have you considered Dual Cultivation?"
Chapter 63
Dual Cultivation?!
Upon hearing this, Shan Heyuan was completely stunned, with only one thought echoing in his mind: Is this master a legitimate master?
Who grows crops this way?
Shan Heyuan looked at Master Kucheng, but Master Kucheng's expression was serious, showing no sign of joking.
Shan Heyuan said awkwardly, "Do you have any other suggestions?"
"Isn't this a good suggestion?" Master Kucheng's expression was somewhat strange as he stared at his slightly rosy lips. "I thought you and your partner had a good relationship, so Dual Cultivation shouldn't be a problem?"
Shan Heyuan had indeed kissed Shen Duheng that morning, and her lips were slightly swollen.
Can--
How did you tell that my partner has Metal Spirit Root?
"Oh, I heard it from my partner." Master Kucheng winked and smiled mischievously. "My partner said he saw you two last night. Was that guy who was walking with you last night your partner?"
Shan Heyuan was too embarrassed to say anything.
Master Kucheng: "Your expressions, body language, and logic all clearly indicate that you are a couple, and it seems your relationship is quite good. If I have any advice, it's that you try Dual Cultivation; it's safer and simpler than other methods."
Shan Heyuan nodded somewhat awkwardly, "Understood, thank you, Master."
Master Kucheng: "You're welcome. I haven't seen anyone successfully grow Thousand Powder Grass for many years, and I'd really like to see it for myself. This is my Spiritual Power pattern; you can memorize it and grow it yourself, or feel free to ask me anything else you want to know."
Master Kucheng considerately declined to accept his Spiritual Power patterns, Shan Heyuan deeply. "Don't worry," he said, "If it really grows successfully, I will definitely contact you when I have the chance."
"Then I'll wait to hear your good news. I have a feeling you'll be able to grow it."
The two exchanged a few more words about their opinions on the Thousand Powder Grass *.
Shan Heyuan discovered that Master Kucheng was indeed very knowledgeable, and many of his views were very insightful.
He rarely encountered a grower of equal skill in planting, and for a while, they had a very pleasant conversation.
Finally, Shan Heyuan asked, still seemingly unsatisfied, "If my partner didn't have Metal Spirit Root, but rather another kind of Spirit Root, what suggestions would you have?"
"This is a bit troublesome," Master Kucheng told him. "I didn't have a solution, but I know a Spirit Plant with a Metal Spirit Root. You can consult it if you need it."
Shan Heyuan asked in surprise, "Spirit Plant with Metal Spirit Root?"
"Yes, he was originally human, but later cultivated a special Cultivation Method and transformed into a large banyan tree with a Metal Spirit Root. He's currently growing on an island. If you're interested, you can see him on that island."
Master Kucheng didn't hold back at all, readily giving him the spatial coordinates of that large banyan tree:
"He was originally human, but later cultivated himself into Spirit Plant, and then he suffered from some acclimatization problems."
"My partner and he are good friends. I've tried to help him resolve his issues, but due to my limited knowledge and experience, I haven't been able to do so successfully."
"If you're interested, you can go and see him. As a planter, you should be able to learn a lot from him, and it would be even better if you could help him solve his problems."
Shan Heyuan was surprised to receive such a generous gift from Master Kucheng and quickly expressed his gratitude.
Master Kucheng smiled and said, "You're welcome. To be honest, I also know a little about physiognomy. You have accumulated great merit and must have done many good deeds. I'm happy to be able to help you."
The art of face reading?
Shan Heyuan's heart skipped a beat. "You know physiognomy? Then can you help me calculate my past and future?"
Master Kucheng shook his head. "The Golden Light of Merit emanating from you is too thick; I can't see anything else, except that you are a good person."
Suddenly being given the "friend zone" card Shan Heyuan feeling somewhat helpless.
It seems that his past can only be known when he encounters that fortuitous opportunity.
Shan Heyuan didn't leave empty-handed from Master Kucheng's teachings; he left in a very pleasant mood.
Back home, Shen Duheng didn't go out; instead, he waited for him at home.
Upon seeing him return, Shen Duheng asked, "Did you find a solution? What did that master say?"
Shan Heyuan's ears turned slightly red as he recalled Master Kucheng's words.
He beckoned Shen Duheng inside. "Let's talk about it at home."
Shen Duheng followed him into the house with a puzzled look on his face.
Shan Heyuan peeked around and, not only closed the outer courtyard gate, but also the house door.
Shen Duheng was puzzled.
Shan Heyuan coughed lightly; "Master Kucheng made a suggestion regarding our situation."
Shen Duheng: "What suggestion?"
Shan Heyuan lowered his voice, as if it were being squeezed out from between his teeth. "Dual Cultivation."
It's not that their relationship is incompatible with Dual Cultivation, it's just that they were always busy when things started to develop, and they couldn't even find the time for Dual Cultivation.
This kind of thing can't be done just because you have free time.
There's always a need for the right timing, location, and people; you need to create the right atmosphere.
So although the two of them have been kissing and hugging, they haven't done anything more intimate yet.
When Shan Heyuan said this, his ears turned slightly red, but he didn't hesitate. He looked at Shen Duheng, "What's your opinion?"
Shen Duheng looked at him and suddenly said, "Heyuan, let's get married."
Shan Heyuan: "Here? Getting married now?"
"Yes, let's get married, becoming partners under the witness of heaven and earth, sharing life and death, honor and disgrace," Shen Duheng said earnestly to him. "I want to forge an even closer relationship with you."