nyslfriends Chapter 171 Reunion with an Old Friend
Chapter 171 Reunion with an Old Friend
Lu Qingyun placed his hand on the spirit-testing stone.
A cool sensation came through.
Gradually, it emitted a pure white light.
The spirit-testing stone, a type of jade, is a natural conductor of magical power.
Even if a person has a low-quality spiritual root, they will naturally absorb the surrounding spiritual energy and transform it into magical power.
When the spirit-testing stone touches a person, it will automatically transfer the person's magical power to the jade, causing it to shine.
The jade started to light up much faster than in the previous life.
This was the result of Lu Qingyun deliberately suppressing the input of magic power.
Otherwise, given his current cultivation level of half-step Foundation Establishment, even a wisp of his magical power would be enough to burst this spirit stone.
Even so, Zhang Cheng, the steward, couldn't help but show amazement in his eyes.
"A pure white light... this is... this is the unblocking of all meridians?!"
Yes, because in his previous life Lu Qingyun had opened up all the acupoints around his body, and was even infinitely close to the Foundation Establishment realm, the unobstructed meridians were naturally preserved after inheriting his cultivation.
Even though the power of immortality has been abolished, the meridians that have been opened will not be abolished.
With Zhang Cheng's rudimentary cultivation level, he naturally couldn't detect any traces of cultivation within Lu Qingyun's body.
He quickly took Lu Qingyun's hand and examined it carefully.
Finally, he revealed a regretful expression: "It's a pity. Your spiritual root is only a low-grade spiritual root with wood as the main element and metal as the secondary element, and it even has a certain earth element attribute."
"If you possessed a superior-grade spiritual root, or even just a mid-grade one, then a true master of the inner sect might accept you as a disciple. What a pity, what a pity!"
The regret on Zhang Cheng's face disappeared. He waved his hand, regaining his previous indifference, and then registered Lu Qingyun's name and place of origin, slowly saying: "Lu Qingyun, a native of Liang Kingdom, with all his meridians open, his spiritual root is mainly wood with auxiliary metal and earth, he is permitted to enter the outer sect."
Immediately, the surrounding teenagers cast envious glances.
"What a lucky guy! He clearly has the same low-grade spiritual roots as us, yet he was assigned to the outer sect, while we have to start as menial servants."
Lu Qingyun smiled, thinking that he was lucky to have all his meridians open innately.
Little did he know how much perseverance, patience, and effort he had expended in his previous life.
He had only just reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining.
Then, taking a risky gamble, he killed Li Fulai in front of a group of half-step Foundation Establishment cultivators, seizing the spiritual veins and essence of Pingyang Market. Only then was he able to successfully refine it, making his subsequent cultivation path smooth sailing.
Even so, he spent decades hiding and practicing his Qi diligently before finally achieving the half-step Foundation Establishment and opening up all the meridians in his body.
Unfortunately, only I know the hardships I endure in this world.
Lu Qingyun glanced at everyone, a smile in his eyes: "Perhaps this is how Junior Sister Xiru felt back then."
Speaking of Chen Xiru.
Lu Qingyun's steps slowed, and he skillfully headed towards the Liang Kingdom youths.
Those were Chen Xiru, Li Erniu, and the young Marquis Xiao Daojue, whom they hadn't seen for decades.
Unfortunately, they don't recognize themselves in this life.
Before Lu Qingyun could even step forward...
Young Marquis Xiao Daojue was much more enthusiastic than in his previous life. When he saw Lu Qingyun approaching, he seemed to have found his pillar of support and immediately greeted him warmly, saying, "Brother Lu, we have already heard that you have all your innate meridians open and have been assigned to the outer sect just like Junior Sister Chen Xiru. You can be said to be the pillar of our Liang Kingdom's generation of cultivators."
"Junior Sister Chen isn't good at socializing. We'll have to rely on Brother Lu a lot this time at the Cloud Mist Sect!"
"Right, Erniu!"
Xiao Daojue patted Li Erniu on the shoulder, and Li Erniu smiled憨厚ly.
"Yes, Brother Lu, if you ever need anything from us, please let us know. The young marquis is right, we are all people of Liang, and we should help each other so that we won't be bullied."
"Erniu, stop talking about the young marquis. We've already entered the world of cultivation; our mortal identities are over."
Xiao Daojue glared at Li Erniu.
"How could I possibly put on airs of a marquis in front of Brother Lu? We should follow Brother Lu's lead."
Li Erniu scratched his head in grievance. Xiao Daojue had clearly told him to call him "Young Marquis" before, so why wasn't he allowed to do so now?
Just like in the previous life, Xiao Daojue introduced Lu Qingyun to the names of several people.
Lu Qingyun smiled and nodded, watching this scene with amusement.
Unexpectedly, after the spiritual root test revealed that all meridians were open, the attitude of the young marquis Xiao Daojue changed.
His words were completely devoid of the arrogance of his previous life, and he appeared much more humble.
However, Lu Qingyun was not displeased by this.
We should be tolerant of those we have lost.
Even if they are no longer of much use to me now, old friends are still old friends.
Lu Qingyun still remembered that in his previous life at Yunxia Sect, he was just a menial disciple and had not been able to enter the outer sect.
Although the young marquis always acted like an elder brother, upon learning that he was going to enter the Cloud and Mist Mountains, he immediately stayed up all night to draw a protective talisman for him, and at the same time, he squeezed out spirit stones from his own meager funds to lend to him.
Although Lu Qingyun became much more indifferent after embarking on the path of immortality, he did not become a cold-hearted person who disregarded family ties and only pursued personal gain.
Lu Qingyun would never do something like betraying his principles for personal gain, or refusing to know a few people because they were useless.
Chen Xiru curtsied as a sign of greeting.
Lu Qingyun looked closely at her eyes, which were still as cold and aloof as in his previous life, and upon closer inspection, they also carried a trace of sorrow.
Lu Qingyun cupped his hands to the group and said with a smile, "Erniu is right. We are all from Liang, so it is only right that we take care of each other."
Chen Xiru smiled coldly upon hearing Lu Qingyun's words, which stunned the young marquis.
Previously, Chen Xiru had never smiled like that.
Xiao Daojue should have been happy to have recruited a genius like Lu Qingyun into Liang Kingdom's circle, but for some reason, he felt a little jealous.
"Why am I having these thoughts? Everything is going exactly as I expected..."
Xiao Daojue lowered his head bitterly.
"Brother Lu, do I... really have any hope of becoming a sword cultivator...?"
Afterwards, just like in his previous life, Li Erniu asked Lu Qingyun whether he should become a sword cultivator and whether he could really become one.
This time, Lu Qingyun's gaze lingered on him for a long time.
If Li Erniu were to become a sword cultivator, he would undoubtedly be targeted by Niu Gao again.
Moreover, according to Mu Shan and Niu Gao, the cultivation technique Niu Gao practiced, "The Record of Withered Glory and Profound Gold," also had huge hidden dangers. Even if Niu Gao was dealt with, the Sword Peak Master behind him would still regard Li Erniu as a resource.
After thinking it over, Lu Qingyun said decisively, "Yes, Erniu. As the saying goes, 'Man proposes, God disposes.' If you persist in doing it, there will eventually be a day when even metal and stone can be moved. However, you must be able to persevere."
Young Marquis Xiao Daojue opened his mouth awkwardly. He had originally intended to have Li Erniu work as a spirit farmer to support his cultivation.
But now that Lu Qingyun has spoken up, how can he refuse?
He gained Lu Qingyun's approval.
Li Erniu's eyes were firm, and he shouted happily.
"Thank you, Brother Lu. Hang in there, I can definitely do it!"