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"This is your way of indulging, how cunning," Yang Xiaoyou said, stuffing grilled meat into her mouth in a self-service barbecue restaurant.
After all, she was the daughter of the Blue Moon Group, yet here she was, being sly.
"I'm not treating you to anything. If I really took you somewhere nice, I’m afraid we’d get kicked out," Liu Lianyue replied, resting her hands behind her head and biting on a toothpick while leaning back in her chair. Her fiery figure was fully accentuated.
With her current outfit, she exuded a big sister vibe that drew the attention of several young men nearby who had a few drinks in them, whistling at her. Liu Lianyue seemed somewhat accustomed to this kind of attention.
As she leaned back with her hands supporting her, watching Yang Xiaoyou devour food on the other side, Liu Lianyue gradually became lost in thought before shaking her head.
Realizing some of her own feelings now made her gaze at that fellow seem a bit unusual.
She then propped her chin on one hand and glanced in another direction.
"Hey, where are we going next? Also, what are you thinking about?" Yang Xiaoyou mumbled through bites, knowing that since she had received favors, it seemed only right to help guide her friend a bit.
It was probably because of what Hudexin had said to her last time that had sparked these worries in Yang Xiaoyou.
However, it was clear that Yang Xiaoyou had underestimated this fellow's ability to handle pressure; she seemed unfazed and casually chatted about trivial matters.
Every now and then, she would throw out some strange comments like:
"Although society is quite open now, there are still some bad influences we shouldn't learn from."
"Continuing the lineage is still quite important in the Chinese Empire."
"I heard AIDS was first discovered in a pair of homosexuals."
Hearing these occasional remarks, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth. It seemed that this fellow wanted to 'change' some of her original 'views.'
Although she understood that it seemed to be for her own 'good,' hearing such words made Yang Xiaoyou feel an impulse to hit a wall, and she found it hard to explain anything.
On the other side, seeing Yang Xiaoyou appear somewhat listless and unresponsive, Liu Lianyue increasingly believed that this fellow was deeply affected and thought that a strong remedy was needed.
"By the way, I haven't visited my master in a while. How about you come with me?" After pondering for a moment, Liu Lianyue looked at Yang Xiaoyou, who seemed to be almost finished with her meal, and spoke up.
"Your master? The one who taught you martial arts? Sure, but let me order another dish," Yang Xiaoyou said as she licked the spicy sauce off her fingers and ordered a few more dishes. This made Liu Lianyue raise an eyebrow in surprise. "A Taoist? No way. Did I really misjudge you?" After hearing Liu Lianyue's words, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but recall the old trickster from the banquet.
"What do you mean by misjudging?" Liu Lianyue asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Cough, it's nothing. I just think your skills seem more like modern styles such as Sanda or Karate, rather than traditional Martial Arts," Yang Xiaoyou replied after clearing her throat.
"Yeah, that's right. When I was younger, I was a bit weak, so I only learned body conditioning techniques from my master. I didn't learn practical combat skills; I just used that as a foundation to learn some other things outside," Liu Lianyue nodded in surprise. This fellow actually had quite an eye; her judgment wasn't bad after all.
However, when they arrived in front of what appeared to be a recently renovated temple, Yang Xiaoyou realized she had overthought things.
This was indeed the temple her cousin had told her about, and it was clear that it had nothing to do with that big trickster.
The temple had just been renovated and bore the name 'Heart-Mind Temple.' It looked quite simple, and through her observations, Yang Xiaoyou didn't notice any natural aura similar to the Monsoon Shrine.
But then again, it made sense. It was quite rare for families like Feng Lin's to have nearly everyone reach such a level of mastery.
Just as they approached the temple, Yang Xiaoyou spotted a familiar figure from the banquet stepping out of the temple—it was the old Taoist with the Celestial Aura.
Fortunately, Liu Lianyue's words helped dispel any lingering doubts in her mind about misjudging him.
"Why are you here again? What do you want with Master?" Liu Lianyue asked bluntly, clearly unimpressed by the old Taoist.
"Limitless Venerable, so it's Sister Liu. I just came to check on my senior brother. Sigh, he has suffered over the years. I want to bring him over to enjoy a better life, but he refuses. Sister Liu, could you please persuade him?" The old Taoist appeared to radiate a celestial aura, and his tone seemed quite sincere.
However, Liu Lianyue was not buying it.
"If you weren't here, Master would be doing just fine. Next time I catch you here, I'll expose you directly. Hmph."
With a cold snort, Liu Lianyue turned and walked inside with Yang Xiaoyou, ignoring the old Taoist.
"Hmph," the old Taoist's previously benevolent expression darkened slightly at her words. He then turned to leave, still wary of the identity of that elder sister.
"Isn't he that Wen Jushi?" Yang Xiaoyou asked curiously once they entered the temple.
"Don't even ask. Hmph, he hasn't learned any real skills and only knows how to deceive others. He manages to fool people into believing him, but whenever things go wrong, he comes running to Master," Liu Lianyue replied angrily.
"Still, he must have some ability to keep bothering your master like this," Yang Xiaoyou remarked casually, while her heart couldn't help but regard Liu Lianyue's master with a bit more respect.
From that pendant, Yang Xiaoyou had already figured out that her master was a Daoist Master, and now she could confirm it.
"Pfft, what ability? He has his own business and trades on the surface, but secretly he's running a company engaged in commercial espionage, selling all kinds of information. His public identity is just a cover," Liu Lianyue scoffed.
Before she could say more, an aged voice came from the inner room.
"Guests are always welcome. Since we have visitors, Yue'er, please bring them in."
"Understood, Master." At this moment, Liu Lianyue appeared much more obedient and displayed a hint of her usual business demeanor. However, it was clear that this respect came from the heart.
Upon hearing the voice, Yang Xiaoyou's eyes flashed with surprise. It wasn't until the voice emerged that he sensed the presence of the Daoist inside, although it was not related to any active sensing on his part, it was enough to indicate the other person's extraordinary nature.
As Liu Lianyue entered and saw the Daoist sitting cross-legged on the mat, Yang Xiaoyou felt even more confirmed in his thoughts.
Perhaps in terms of Daoist cultivation, he still had a considerable gap compared to Yuan Fangzi, but he possessed something that Yuan Fangzi could not match—his flesh and blood were much more vigorous, clearly indicating his mastery of internal martial arts and health preservation techniques.
The voice sounded aged, yet the person appeared to be only around fifty years old; however, the weariness in his eyes suggested that in terms of age alone, he might not be younger than Feng Ji.
Indeed, there are quite a few capable individuals in this world who seek neither fame nor fortune.
When the Daoist saw Yang Xiaoyou's youthful appearance upon his entrance, his previously calm expression showed a slight ripple. "I didn't expect a layperson to be so young; truly impressive."
"Not at all. Senior, you are still vigorous and strong. I hope to find an opportunity to consult you about some questions," Yang Xiaoyou had originally planned to visit this place and now that he was here with Liu Lianyue, he intended to stay for a while. However, with this fellow beside him, it was not appropriate to be too direct.
"What are you talking about? What’s so impressive about this fellow?" Liu Lianyue interjected, appearing somewhat puzzled.
Hearing her words, her master merely smiled without answering and turned to Yang Xiaoyou. "Consulting is not necessary; I fear I may not be able to help with your questions. However, discussing them together should be beneficial."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaoyou understood that he had indeed come to the right place after waiting for a while... (To be continued)
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