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"Master Liao praised me, but I am merely a junior caught in a contest of pride. You, Master, have stayed at True Spirit for seventy years, safeguarding peace in this region. That is the true greatness and ambition!" Jiang Xing maintained the decorum of a junior, never once using his seniority to overshadow the great monk.
"Indeed, it has been seventy years! A newborn child has already reached old age, and here I am still! What a sin, what a sin!" Jue Chen absentmindedly played with a string of prayer beads that were as smooth as jade and as white as paper, inadvertently radiating a faint glow of Buddhist light.
"Master, you are being too modest! I wonder how Masters Juekong and Absolute Aspect are faring?" This was Jiang Xing's first encounter with Jue Chen; he had not seen him before in any performance. The two masters had arrived in Huaxia prior to Jue Chen, who had just arrived, prompting Jiang Xing's inquiry.
Glancing at the warm prayer beads in his hands, Jue Chen pressed his palms together and softly recited a Buddhist chant before speaking: "Both my brothers have passed away. Now, I am the only one left to endure this troubled world!"
"Master, please do not take offense; I was unaware! Please take care of yourself!" Jiang Xing sighed deeply. Compared to Jue Chen's openness, he could not bring himself to acknowledge the fact that his mentor had already departed from this world, which saddened him greatly.
Jue Chen smiled and replied, "It's alright! Buddhism teaches that the physical body merely bears the weight of ignorance and karma. This flesh is the least important aspect. The passing of my brothers is merely an embodiment of enlightenment. I still have much to learn compared to them. However, you need not feel sorrow; everyone has their own way of living. Not everyone must face life and death with equanimity; perhaps silence is the best resolution!"
Jiang Xing was taken aback by Jue Chen's words. Clearly, the old monk was aware of Scruffy Daoist's passing and was imparting wisdom—there was no need for him to emulate anyone else; each person and nation has its own circumstances and struggles.
"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Xing bowed deeply to conclude their conversation. At that moment, Jue Chen turned his gaze toward Xiao Yefeng.
Upon seeing Xiao Yefeng, Jue Chen's eyes widened in surprise. He took two steps back and steadied himself with the support of the two monks behind him. Xiao Yefeng was also taken aback and immediately reached out to assist Master Juechen. However, Jue Chen did not take Xiao Yefeng's hand; instead, once he regained his balance with the help of the others, he grasped Xiao Yefeng's wrist and asked, "Are you a descendant of the Xiao Family?"
Though everyone looked on curiously, Xiao Yefeng smiled and replied, "Yes, Master. I am indeed a descendant of the Xiao Family. My name is Xiao Yefeng!"
Hearing Xiao Yefeng's name brought a radiant smile to Jue Chen's face as he repeatedly murmured Xiao Yefeng's name. Finally, he said, "Good! After this incident, I hope you will come visit us at Thunder Sound Temple. I will be here to welcome you!"
"Sure! I'm quite interested in the light of Buddhism; it would be an honor!" Under Jiang Xing's encouragement, Xiao Yefeng nodded in agreement. Although he did not understand why the old monk invited him so warmly, he sensed no malice from him at all.
At this moment, the people from Wa Country, who had been left on the sidelines, could no longer hold back. Kazama Tadao strode forward, accompanied by a group from Wa Country. Seeing this scene, the three from Yue Country could only approach as well. For Jue Chen and Jiang Xing, they had always maintained a junior demeanor, but to these individuals, Jiang Xing was entirely in a senior position.
" President Jiang!" the people from Yue Country and Wa Country greeted in unison.
At this time, Jiang Xing turned to look at the nine individuals. Although he shot a glare at Sakai Tomokazu, who was hiding behind Kazama Tadao, he still managed to suppress his anger and said, "It's the Three Bears and Zhong! This time we are collaborating to explore the ruins located within Han Hai Desert. I hope everyone can work together sincerely and avoid any unpleasantness!"
"Of course! Where has President Jiang been? This time, Huaxia is truly the winner; we just need to enjoy the benefits!" the two replied with smiles.
However, these were merely hollow diplomatic phrases. Once they entered the ruins, conflict was inevitable. The struggles among Extraordinary Persons had never truly ceased throughout history; all nations merely maintained a facade of civility. Inside the ruins, who cared about your identity? Just like Sakai Tomokazu—everyone knew he was responsible for the incident at Taiyu Island last time. Yet now, standing in plain sight, no one would tear off their masks; that was diplomacy.
Behind closed doors, they fought fiercely as if they were unrecognizable to their own mothers. Yet in public, they would walk together, shake hands, and smile—this was diplomacy, a way to gloss over conflicts and deceive ordinary people within the circle of Extraordinary Persons.
With Jiang Xing and his companions included, a total of twenty-seven people boarded a military aircraft. Although nearly thirty people were on board, the cabin still felt quite spacious. It was eerily quiet; aside from checking their equipment, there was an unsettling silence that everyone sensed was a precursor to an impending storm.
Meanwhile, at the same time that Xiao Yefeng and others were approaching Han Hai Desert, Liu Yiyi from Mei Family had borrowed an acupuncture copper figure from Mei Mo'er. Upon finding two acupoints in the stream and courtyard areas, Liu Yiyi's face had already turned bright red. Despite being twenty years old, she remained naive about matters between men and women; her knowledge over the years had been focused solely on family business management.
After pressing her hand on these two acupoints to memorize their locations, Liu Yiyi couldn't help but recall her first encounter with Xiao Yefeng. She had fainted upon hearing news of her brother's death, and it was Xiao Yefeng who had forcefully struck those two points to revive her. However, after that incident, she suffered from pain in her right chest for several days; she felt so embarrassed that she didn't dare to breathe heavily!
Yet pushing all those thoughts aside, Liu Yiyi began searching for the perineum acupoint! After feeling shy several times without locating it on the copper figure, she started to feel a sense of defeat. Just then, she noticed a mirror placed on the table where the copper figure rested; its reflected light illuminated the lower half of the figure.
Inadvertently, Liu Yiyi discovered that there was indeed an acupoint beneath the lower half of the copper figure—the very one she had been searching for! Upon seeing this location, her face turned crimson; no wonder Brother Xiao hadn't mentioned this acupoint! However, Lu Zhan had been actively volunteering to guide her through her first attempt at activating these acupoints.
It turned out that Lu Zhan had ulterior motives all along. He claimed that there should be no deviations during her first activation of Qi. At this moment, Lu Zhan had completely lost his advantage in Liu Yiyi's eyes; she had already categorized him as a rogue. Little did Liu Yiyi know that Lu Zhan was correct! The first activation of Qi through acupoints was akin to leading someone completely unfamiliar with the path through a maze.
For someone unfamiliar with this place, the next time you walk here, you will unconsciously follow the same path as your first journey. This is a process of recognizing the way. Once a deviation occurs, it leads to tragedy. Xiao Yefeng cannot guide Liu Yiyi, nor can he let Lu Zhan take advantage of the situation. Therefore, he can only send her to find Mei Mo'er. Mei Mo'er comes from an ancient medical family and has always been reciting the meridian points. With the guidance of the Mei Family, there is no doubt she will be correct!
Moreover, the most crucial point is that Mei Mo'er is also a cultivator, so guiding Liu Yiyi into the practice should not be a problem! The key is that two women generally get along better, right? Xiao Yefeng's plan was proceeding smoothly, while Lu Zhan was already pulling his hair out in frustration. He had taken out the cultivation method of the Yin Jue Vein, intending to strengthen his relationship with Liu Yiyi in one go.
As a cultivator and the provider of that cultivation method, Lu Zhan naturally understood the importance of recognizing the meridians for the first time. He still needed to manipulate several key acupoints to control Liu Yiyi's cultivation path. The most critical thing was that Lu Zhan knew Liu Yiyi was a traditional woman who would likely favor men who had been intimate with her.
What was supposed to be a done deal turned upside down when Liu Yiyi came to take away the cultivation method but unexpectedly rejected him and chose Mei Mo'er from the Mei Family as her guide instead. At that moment, Lu Zhan was furious. Who had interfered with his plans? Suddenly, he thought of Xiao Yefeng. Could it be him?
However, after venting his anger, Lu Zhan decided to let it go. As long as Liu Yiyi practiced this incomplete method, it would eventually fall into his hands anyway. Besides, Xiao Yefeng was just an accident. This trip to the Han Hai Desert—no matter if you survive or not—will end with your demise on the way back! Liu Yiyi, oh Liu Yiyi! I initially had no intention of using your body for cultivation, but unfortunately, that damned Xiao Yefeng ruined my plans!
At this moment, the plane carrying Xiao Yefeng and others had landed at a military airport shrouded in yellow sand—the Han Hai Desert, known as one of the most mysterious deserts in the world and famously neglected by anyone. No one knows how it came to be; however, within the circle of Extraordinary Persons, Han Hai Desert symbolizes wealth!
Since records began, more than a dozen significant ruins have appeared in Han Hai Desert—Immortal Cave. Many have benefited from here; not to mention Jiang Xing, Cao Man, and Li Xiangjun from Huaxia, as well as Pope, Cardinal Torres, and Holy Knight Davis from the West—all have gained advantages here. Even Davis obtained an opportunity for advancement here.
Thus, Han Hai Desert has always been seen as a symbol of opportunity; however, benefits come with dangers. It is also famously known as a burial pit for Extraordinary Persons! Countless Extraordinary Persons from various countries have died here over the years. So if luck is on your side, you might stumble upon treasures left behind by previous Extraordinary Persons during your journey; yet at any moment, you could become new treasure yourself. Therefore, although this place is renowned for its opportunities, very few dare to come here hoping for luck—after all, cultivating is so difficult nowadays that no one would joke with their life.
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