How come the celestial technique I stole is so powerful?!-Chapter 264: Entering Kun Cang with Ding Ruoshui

Expanding outward is also difficult.

First and foremost, they would have to face Qianlong.

Qianlong is very concerned about Kun Cang’s movements; if things go wrong, they might be eradicated by Qianlong.

Da Ri Xiaoyao Temple is a very dangerous sign.

In the past, everyone held an illusion that Kun Cang was so strong that Qianlong wouldn’t dare to make a move against them. The fall of Da Ri Xiaoyao Temple shattered that illusion and awakened them.

It made them realize that Qianlong also has "Sanlengzi" who truly dare to lift the lid.

Therefore, the various sects, if they want to expand outward, must have a clear understanding of Qianlong—either establish a positive relationship with Qianlong or be prepared to firmly resist them.

Chunshui Palace chose the former.

They wanted to establish a good relationship with Qianlong.

But directly seeking out Qianlong is difficult, and it’s unlikely Qianlong would promise them anything based on principles.

So, the sect master of Chunshui Palace thought of a method: taking a winding path to reach a secluded spot by using Lin Xiaosu’s unique platform to build a connection with Qianlong.

Not to seek Qianlong’s privileges, just to...

Ensure that when their disciples make their debut in the future, Qianlong won’t take extreme measures against them. Even if they do, at least there’s a way to moderate it, which is better than an incessant conflict.

All of this is the follow-up to Da Ri Xiaoyao Temple’s iron-fist strike!

This is the "softness" after Lin Xiaosu’s tough stance with Blood Trace and the other side’s weighing of pros and cons.

These words...

Ding Ruoshui eventually told him.

Lin Xiaosu smiled, lifting his teacup: "Chunshui Palace having such an idea, I think is also a form of stance."

He didn’t give a clear answer.

But the meaning between his words, how could Ding Ruoshui not understand?

This is still an agreement.

"You think it’s really feasible?"

Lin Xiaosu said: "If it were a truly peaceful era, it’s very difficult for a force of non-human strength to enter the normal human realm. However, with the hostile powers becoming more rampant nowadays, and crises emerging from underground and even the sky, we can’t think with conventional wisdom. The long absence of Kun Cang’s guardian from Daxia’s two main guardians is also Qianlong’s concern. Chunshui Palace being willing to take this step, I believe Qianlong would welcome it."

"If you can have this recognition, I’m sure Master would be very happy too!" Ding Ruoshui smiled softly: "Then I wish you a smooth journey to Kun Cang."

Raising the teacup like raising a glass of wine, they drank a cup.

Lin Xiaosu smiled gently: "How did you come to be connected with Kun Cang?"

This part, which was once a secret, is no longer.

Ding Ruoshui’s name has the character "water" in it, and she is also someone who loves water. Therefore, in her life, she loved traveling to mountains and water.

This kind of love, probably few rich and idle people in the world are different.

In the "Smoky Lake" of Huixian Town, she encountered someone who could play beautifully with water. frёeweɓηovel_coɱ

This person used water to draw a Lu River Map in front of her.

The fluidity of the water, the artistic conception of the painting, made Ding Ruoshui feel like she was observing an immortal.

Whether it was based on her love of painting or water, it drove her to approach that mysterious woman who looked very much like an older sister.

That person asked her a question: "Would you be willing to turn the ’water’ in your name into the Milky Way of the Ninth Heaven?"

This question opened the door to her cultivation...

She entered Kun Cang.

That year, she interrupted her studies and stepped from the path of painting into the path of cultivation. From then on, her world no longer had paintings, only the Milky Way "water" depicted by that woman.

The woman who suddenly appeared on her journey was Chunshui Palace’s Palace Master Li Chushui.

Li Chushui took a liking to Ding Ruoshui because she accidentally opened the Water Secret Realm within her body.

Ding Ruoshui herself didn’t know how this secret realm was opened.

She only knew that she always had an abundance of water.

As a child, she cried a lot; her mother had to prepare extra-large handkerchiefs for her.

As a teenager, she loved water, and the Nanhu outside her house was her bathhouse.

She grew up with a watery radiance, and she suspected this radiance was continuously supported by the secret realm within her.

In summary, this is a natural constitution.

"Chunshui Palace, what kind of palace is it?" Lin Xiaosu asked a second question.

Chunshui Palace is the ancestor of playing with water in the world.

In their eyes, water is the source of power, water is a tool in their hands!

The Sword Dao, movement technique, and cultivation techniques all relate to water.

Water is the most flexible, soft as nothing.

Water is also the toughest, able to wear through stone.

Water is also pure, so the sect is generally considered quite righteous.

Lin Xiaosu nodded, asking a third question: "Kun Cang is indeed very mysterious in the world. You might have no problem returning, but would there be any obstacles in bringing me in?"

This question seems simple.

But Lin Xiaosu was very concerned about the answer.

He once tried to enter Wuxiang Temple; the old monk sat there unmovingly, and despite him explicitly expressing his desire to enter Kun Cang, the monk didn’t relent, saying he didn’t have the authority to decide.

Lin Xiaosu had asked him who had the authority.

The old monk said it was a "wishful request," damn it!

Thus, Lin Xiaosu wanted to know: Is the authority exclusive to a sect master of Kun Cang?

This answer is very important.

Ding Ruoshui smiled: "Indeed, entering Kun Cang is difficult and requires thorough verification, but don’t worry. I have the Chunshui Token bestowed by my Master. According to the tacit understanding among all the sects of Kun Cang, a sect master’s personal token can bring people in."

No further words, the next day, they formally entered Kun Cang.

The two of them took a carriage to Huixian Town.

The town remained the same as before.

Quiet and peaceful.

The Smoky Lake stretched for miles.

To the north of Huixian Town, the ancient Wuxiang Temple’s Zen Bell rang softly.

Following the mellow sound of the bell, they ascended the path.

Lin Xiaosu once again saw the little monk, Liao Ran.

After half a year, the little monk’s forehead seemed even shinier.

"Hey, little monk, we meet again!" Upon meeting, Lin Xiaosu reached out to touch the little monk’s head; the feel was quite unique.

Liao Ran tilted his head to look at Lin Xiaosu: "Benefactor, don’t be so touchy."

"No way? We are old acquaintances, you wouldn’t be pretending not to know me, would you?"

Liao Ran pressed his palms together: "Benefactor, please don’t say that. I am still a child, not a righteous person, and don’t remember where I’ve seen you before..."

"Damn it! Really forgot!" Lin Xiaosu turned to Ding Ruoshui: "I thought children have good memories?"

Ding Ruoshui gave him a wry look, lightly shaking her head: "This way!"

Leading him directly to the side hall.

Giving him a look that said, you need to curb your touchy habits...

A monk’s head is not something to touch casually—it’s considered by them as the long burning lamp before Buddha’s seat!

You randomly touching it like this is not acceptable, not to women, not to monks; even if they remember you, they’d pretend not to!

Up ahead was the side hall.

That old monk sat there as stately as ever.

Ding Ruoshui stepped forward and saluted: "Master Huiguang."

"Master Ding!" Master Huiguang opened his eyes, but his gaze only fell on Ding Ruoshui’s face, not looking at Lin Xiaosu.

At least, Lin Xiaosu didn’t feel a focused gaze.

"I need to bring someone in!" Ding Ruoshui reached into her pocket, naturally to take out the Chunshui Order granted by her sect master.

Bringing someone in required showing the sect leader token.

However, a hand suddenly reached out, pressing down on her hand.

Ding Ruoshui hesitated slightly, her hand half-retracted without fully pulling out the token.

Master Huiguang lightly nodded: "Now?"

"Now!"

Master Huiguang raised his hand gently, pointing at a statue beside him.

This statue was sculpted on the right wall of the left side, looking very abstract, even a bit bizarre, like an unfinished piece.

But when his finger touched it, the statue’s eyes suddenly glowed faintly.

The stone wall before them separated.

Ding Ruoshui and Lin Xiaosu walked in side by side.

The stone wall behind them closed.

As it fully closed, a scene unfolded before them like a curtain rising.

Showing the unique landscape of Kun Cang...

The mountains stood a thousand feet high.

A cliff as steep as a peak.

Exotic flowers and rare herbs adorned the scene.

The wind blew, carrying the scent of spring, the intensity of summer, the crispness of autumn, and the harshness of winter.

Ancient cities reminiscent of feudal times.

Various strange birds flying in the sky, as in a fairyland.

The passage they walked through was no longer a passage but a stone wall.

On the stone wall, a large character was written in traditional script: Li (Separation).

In front of them stood a bridge, ten feet wide, made entirely of green wood, weathered by years of wind and rain—though old, it wasn’t damaged.

The bridge had a name, Gui (Return).

Li Gate, Gui Bridge.

This is Kun Cang’s entrance, or rather, its exit.

"Does it feel strange? Like you’ve stepped into the world of immortals and heroes?" Ding Ruoshui asked.

In her understanding, Lin Xiaosu entering Kun Cang for the first time should have the same expression as she did back then—completely incredulous.

Lin Xiaosu’s face indeed looked a bit off: "And you? Don’t you find this a bit strange?"

"The first time, yes, but...

"I mean the process of entering Kun Cang!" Lin Xiaosu said: "You said that to bring me in, you need to show the sect leader token, but you didn’t show it, yet we entered."

Ding Ruoshui frowned slightly: "Maybe Master already gave them a heads-up? That’s not strange, right?"

Lin Xiaosu’s lips curled into a faint smile: "Makes sense! Shall we go? Should we first head to town to buy some clothes? This outfit of mine seems a bit conspicuous."

Ding Ruoshui smiled gently: "I find your greatest strength is truly staying calm in the face of change. That’s great. In Kun Cang, this trait is particularly important because there are countless things that will challenge your imagination."

Crossing the bridge, Lin Xiaosu looked back.

This glance held profound meaning.

Ding Ruoshui had said that entering Kun Cang had a threshold, not just anyone could enter randomly.

This completely aligned with Kun Cang’s image.

Today they entered, Ding Ruoshui needing to show the Chunshui Order, simply and directly bringing him in; if she had shown it, and brought him in, it would be normal.

The problem is, Lin Xiaosu stopped her.

Why stop her?

Because Lin Xiaosu wanted to test it!

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