Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 541 - 300: Meeting_2

"At the time, I too laughed at him, thinking he was like Granny Wang praising her own melons, boasting about his own goods," said Liu Qingyun with genuine admiration. "But after seeing you, I realized his words were not empty boasts. In the face of great events, you can remain calm, and amidst crises, your expression doesn't change. You are able to keep your cool in dangerous situations and gradually find a way out; just with this ability alone, you can survive in this chaotic world."

From the moment Lu Xun set foot on the path to Mountain Luoxia, his every word and action had fallen under his watchful eye. Watching him grow and mature step by step, he naturally felt great joy. After all, he had deep ties with the Lu Family and harbored deep affection for Great Chu. He could not bear to watch it decline, and although Lu Xun had not yet shown his fangs, he already possessed the appearance of a leader. Given time, he would surely soar to great heights.

Lu Xun felt somewhat embarrassed by Liu Qingyun's praise, scratched his head, and showed an embarrassed smile.

"There's no need to be embarrassed. You are a scion of the Lu Family, bearing great responsibilities. It is only right that you have such capabilities. Otherwise, how could one even speak of reviving Great Chu? Come, follow me, and I will take you to meet the master in our Cave Heaven," Liu Qingyun said.

After speaking, he led the group toward the Cave Heaven. At this moment, the four of them relaxed, knowing they were completely safe after seeing the legendary figure Liu Qingyun. It was then that Chen Xiong and his sister realized that the amiable young man in front of them was the Crown Prince of Great Chu, who had been the talk of the town. The thought of having lived and eaten with the Crown Prince made them feel as if they were dreaming.

Following Liu Qingyun into the Cave Heaven, they were immediately struck dumb by the sight that greeted them upon entering, as if stepping into a completely different world just beyond the door.

Due to many years of meticulous care, the Cave Heaven was now as vast as another world. Thanks to Lu Yu's help with the Spiritual Water, the Cave Heaven was full of rare flowers and exotic grasses. The air was thick with the fragrance of Spiritual Energy. Lady Qing took a light breath and found her Mana had pleasingly increased. Even more valuable was the medicinal scent in the air that could cleanse impurities in the body, making one feel purified and rejuvenated.

"I fear that even if one were to sleep all day in this environment, their Mana would still continue to grow," Lady Qing thought to herself in admiration.

Several towering trees stood in the Cave Heaven, stretching from earth to sky. Lady Qing could sense the Demon Aura emanating from these trees, revealing they were the bodies of Greater Demons with nearly a thousand years of cultivation. Beside them was a small tree emitting a golden glow. At the sight of it, Lady Qing felt as if she had glimpsed the Great Dao itself and immediately fell into a state of enlightenment. When she came to, she discovered that the bottleneck that had troubled her for a long time had silently broken through.

"Could this be the legendary Innate Spirit Root Enlightenment Tea Tree?" Lady Qing pondered internally. These wondrous scenes were continually refreshing her worldview. Things she had thought were incredibly precious and might require a desperate struggle to obtain were now seen everywhere here. For the first time, she realized that the gap between herself and these top-tier powers was beyond her imagination.

Lu Xun and the Chen siblings, however, did not have the same thoughts, for they did not understand the value of these Spirit Grasses. They were simply amazed by the miraculous scene and did not experience the same feelings as Lady Qing.

Two Child Servants appeared and greeted Liu Qingyun respectfully, "We've seen Big Senior Brother!"

Liu Qingyun nodded with a smile and asked, "Has the master emerged from seclusion?"

"The master has emerged and is currently scolding three troublemakers at the back," they replied.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingyun shook his head with a smile. As soon as those three were set loose, they created a ruckus, leaving Lu Xun and his group to fend for themselves as they merrily roamed the human world, drawing considerable attention. It was no wonder the master was disciplining them.

Guided by the two Child Servants, they continued forward, and soon they saw Lu Yu in a green robe, sitting on a stone bench and lecturing vigorously, with three people kneeling in front of him—a Taoist priest, a man with a dark face, and a young boy carved out of jade.

"What did I entrust you with? I asked you to rein in your natures and not to act rashly just because you have a bit of Mana. How did you respond to me? The moment you left the mountain gate, you threw all of my words to the back of your minds and even went out drinking. You have completely lost the face of Mountain Luoxia," Lu Yu scolded.

The three individuals knelt on the ground with their heads bowed and remained silent, knowing that they truly had been disobedient this time. They had thought their actions would go unnoticed, but their own master had kept track of their every move like a ghost lingering on earth, leaving them no opportunity to argue.

Now scolded, they could only lower their heads and silently recite scriptures in their minds, assuming the role of a mute, waiting for the master's anger to subside, which would signal the end of the matter.

"Ruyi True Immortal, do you have anything to say?" Lu Yu glanced at the three kneeling figures and asked.

Ruyi True Immortal then spoke, "I beg to report to Master, I once had some ties in Great Chu and, for a moment, I longed for old acquaintances. Thus, I took a trip to the mortal realm. I've kept Master's orders in mind and secretly arranged for someone to stay close and protect, as well as found a cultivator there who could assist the young master."

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Lu Yu was naturally aware of the matter Ruyi True Immortal mentioned, and what he did was indeed very fitting. The reason for his anger was to chastise Big Black Donkey and Little White Elephant, as these two were typical of those who act clever after gaining an advantage. If not reprimanded this way, they might sneak back to the mortal realm within a few days to cause trouble.

"You have done well in this matter, redeeming your past mistakes. As for these two fellows, reflect well in the cave dwelling. You are not permitted to go to the mortal realm during this period."

"Master is wise!" Big Black Donkey immediately kowtowed in thanks, fearing Lu Yu might change his mind. Having been disciplined by his own master before, he was acutely aware of how terrifying this benign-looking Scholar could be when dealing with others. To him, confinement was hardly a penalty.

As for Little White Elephant, though he craved the delicacies of the mortal realm, he had already had his fill and was not in a rush to return, not to mention the twenty boxes of gold stored with Ruyi True Immortal, which he could indulge in when the opportunity arose.

Lu Yu, observing the changing expressions of the group, knew they had other plans, but it was of no concern. Once Tang Monk reached Mount Ling, their attempts to wreak havoc in the mortal realm would not be so easily accomplished.

Only then did he turn to look at Lu Xun, who had just arrived, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face as he said, "Here comes the Qilin son of our family."

At a glance, Lu Xun recognized Lu Yu; he looked exactly like the image hanging in the ancestral temple. It seemed that time had not left any mark on the old ancestor, and it wasn't until this moment that Lu Xun realized the extent of an Immortal's longevity.

"Junior Lu Xun pays respects to the old ancestor!" Lu Xun said respectfully as he bowed.

Lu Yu gently helped him up and patted his shoulder, "You've traveled a long way to Mountain Luoxia, through hardships. Have you gained anything from it?"

"The chaos of the world, the displacement of the people, it's all a failing of our family," Lu Xun said with a heavy tone.

"Where lies the root of the issue?"

"Noble Families and Clans, they are the beginning of the chaos."

"Do you have a strategy?"

"To break and then establish, to nip in the bud, and to govern the country with benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faith," Lu Xun pondered for a long time before he gave his answer, an enlightenment he had after reading those books in Peach Blossom Spring.

Hearing this, Lu Yu couldn't help but clap and laugh out loud, "With such understanding, the world shall be settled indeed. Those books were not read in vain."

Only then did Lu Xun realize that those books were specifically left in Peach Blossom Spring by the old ancestor, intended for his learning. He couldn't help but bow and say, "With sage wisdom as a precedent, I am merely picking up scraps of wisdom. I do not know who the authors of these great works are, but should I ever have the chance to meet them, I would surely welcome them with open arms."

Lu Xun truly admired the sages who wrote those books and was eager to meet them, to discuss with them the way of governing a country.

However, Lu Yu responded with a smile, "I'm afraid that cannot be as you wish, for those sages have long passed away."