My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 1314 - 1234: Qingping Temple, I’ll Guard It for You

At the end of the first year of the Kangping era, various celestial phenomena frequently appeared in different regions. Some people witnessed meteorites falling from the sky, others saw black clouds forming fierce beast shapes, and some observed the sky turning a bewitching red and green, as if demons were emerging, causing widespread panic. Those dissatisfied with Qi Qian’s ascension also deliberately spread rumors of his lack of virtue.

The frequent celestial phenomena deeply worried the Observatory, especially since they also calculated a solar eclipse, a phenomenon that everyone feared.

Qi Qian, who knew the inside story, was somewhat surprised, but since Qin Liuxi had given them a heads-up in advance, he wasn’t too shocked and paid little attention to the public doubts about him. As Yu Miao suggested, he first established faith.

Just as Yu Miao said, the powerful people better understand the demeanor of those at the top. Seeing the Saint worship the Divine and offer icons, they followed suit by worshipping. Offering longevity tablets was also acceptable.

Qin Liuxi felt the Power of Faith rising, somewhat surprised, and after some calculations, chuckled lightly.

The mortal world, indeed.

The disciples at Qingping Temple were overjoyed at Qin Liuxi’s return, especially when they saw the temple master’s whole demeanor, knowing she had reached a major stage. Their Qingping Temple’s temple master should be respectfully addressed as True Monarch. Among the cultivators appearing in the world now, even those at the Foundation Establishment Stage were rare, let alone True Monarchs. This was unique to their Qingping Temple.

Qin Liuxi took three sticks of Divine Incense, lit them reverently, and offered incense in front of her heart, then placed them in the incense burner. She looked at the Grandmaster’s statue and said, "I must be the most accomplished disciple since Qingping Temple was founded. You must bless me, grant me more Divine Skills and Divine Power, lest my great potential falls, leaving Qingping Temple without successors."

The Grandmaster glared angrily, and the incense smoke wavered, seemingly expressing dissatisfaction.

Can’t the rebellious disciple say something auspicious?

"Even if you look down on me and don’t want to bless me, then bless our Qingping Temple and the next generation of disciples. He is also a natural Dao seed, the only successor of our temple’s next generation." Qin Liuxi added, "Since he’s the sole seed, he’s precious. If he falls, the legacy breaks, so you must bless him."

Standing not far behind, Teng Zhao clenched his fists, his lips pressed tight, and his eyes reddened.

Little Ginseng anxiously leaned against him, and on his shoulder, the well-fed Golden Rat squatted, its pair of golden eyes also showing a hint of worry.

"If you don’t speak, I’ll take it as your agreement." Qin Liuxi chuckled, noticing that the golden statue beneath her had absorbed incense and indeed had stronger Power of Faith than usual. It was no wonder Si Luo coveted that half of the Godly status from the Marquis of Wind.

She turned around and looked at Yu Changkong, who stood in the hall. Seeing him dressed plainly in a Daoist robe, his black hair tied in a Daoist bun, his outfit was simple, yet it didn’t hide his noble and transcendental aura.

"Are you thinking of leaving for our Qingping Temple?" Qin Liuxi approached him. "If the Clan Leader of the Yu Family becomes a layman, they’ll go crazy."

"The next generation heir is on the way. As for me, I’m already the Clan Leader, so I’ll do as I please. Willing to foster an heir is because of this surname and the bloodline." Yu Changkong said, "If anyone dares to criticize, I’ll officially leave the secular world."

Currently, the Yu Family relies heavily on Yu Changkong. If he steps back, the Yu Family might decline.

Walking beside him, Qin Liuxi said, "Lin Xiang says a Yu Family member is participating in the grace examination next year?"

"Since the high facade is torn down, entering the world is acceptable. Only by entering the world can one find their path." Yu Changkong said indifferently, "Just one thing: entering the world is fine, becoming an official is fine, but bringing disgrace to the Yu Family name is not acceptable."

Qin Liuxi smirked, "What about you?"

Yu Changkong stopped, looked at her, and said, "Master Hui Quan of the Yufu Temple said my eyes are too perceptive, able to see what ordinary people cannot. Using them too much will lead to an early death, correct?"

Qin Liuxi nodded, "You have a Dao fate, but your Dao Heart is unstable. Your eyes can view the heavens and predict fortunes, but overuse will naturally cause backlash. Your Dao Heart isn’t pure, and you haven’t truly attained Enlightenment. Though you’ve cultivated, your foundation is too shallow to resist these backlashes. Prolong it, and you’ll eventually meet those with black-and-white hats."

Yu Changkong asked, "How does one cultivate the Dao Heart?"

"Enlighten." Qin Liuxi replied, "Once you find your Dao, you can cultivate your Dao Heart."

Yu Changkong turned to the Grandmaster and said, "Then I’ll cultivate here."

Qin Liuxi paused, about to say something when he spoke again.

"You have your Dao, but I know I can’t walk your path or help you." Yu Changkong laughed bitterly, finding it laughable that he once wished to cultivate and stand by her side in support.

He really did have the Yu Family’s old flaw—arrogance!

Yu Changkong continued, "I can’t help in fighting demons, but I’ll guard this Daoist Temple for you."

This statement surprised both Qin Liuxi and Teng Zhao not far away.

"I’m not qualified to achieve Enlightenment yet, but I aspire to the Dao. As the host layman, I’ll ensure the temple’s incense never runs out until you return." Yu Changkong looked at her intently and said, "Do you trust me?"

Qin Liuxi reached out, touched his spiritual platform, and said, "You mock me with your words. Why wouldn’t I trust you? But, I have an apprentice. If he can’t protect the temple, I’ll break his legs."

She said this, looking at Teng Zhao.

Expressionless, Teng Zhao only stared at her, and Qin Liuxi instantly recognized whose stubbornness he inherited.

Yu Changkong smiled lightly, "Jinhua Temple’s incense is vibrant, and its reputation is excellent. Master Taicheng doesn’t handle trivial matters, focusing solely on cultivation. The Junior Temple Master should do the same. If the strength is strong enough, Qingping Temple will have more confidence. I’ll handle other matters."

Qing Yuan, passing by under the eaves, paused, looked over, and calculated with his fingers, perceiving a small misfortune. Was someone trying to steal his main job?

Qin Liuxi knew once Yu Changkong decided, persuasion was useless. So she said, "Cultivation can happen anywhere. If you wish to cultivate at Qingping Temple, that’s its purpose—because there’s a willing person. You can cultivate your Dao, but don’t misuse those eyes; glimpse the Heavenly Secret, and the cause and effect are big."

"Alright." Yu Changkong smiled, "When you return, you will certainly see a thriving Qingping Temple, a promise?"

Qin Liuxi watched him extend his pinky, his fingertip trembling slightly, and Feng Xiu, long since weary, jumped from the rooftop, hooking his finger onto it, "Then it’s a promise."

Bah, the old man of many years dreaming of hooking a young girl’s finger, dreaming!