Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1601: Chapter 1597: Solution

Chu Zhiyuan’s eyes were clear like an ancient pool, quietly watching Xiao Mingyue’s breakthrough.

Under the Divine Eye, Xiao Mingyue’s changes were clearly visible.

This allowed him to see deeper into Spirit Venerable’s transformation, enhancing his understanding.

This grasp didn’t affect his current realm.

But it was crucial for guiding others on entering Spirit Venerable.

The clearer the view and the deeper the feeling, the easier it was to advance others into Spirit Venerable.

In his eyes, the Spirit Venerable Realm wasn’t that strong, especially after having Divine Essence.

And Divine Essence wasn’t something others could cultivate, unless like himself, practicing Taiqing Primordial Sect’s Three Elements Technique from the start.

This possibility was extremely rare.

Qi Qingmei also fixed her gaze on Xiao Mingyue, sensing her transformation.

As Xiao Mingyue suddenly opened her bright eyes, two cold lights shot out inside the hall.

The hall was suddenly illuminated, forcing Qi Qingmei to close her eyes.

”Nephew Chu, thank you!” Xiao Mingyue chuckled lightly, her voice filled with joy.

She never expected that what troubled her for so long, thinking she’d never enter Spirit Venerable, came so easily.

Like a dream.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, ”Congratulations Palace Master.”

”I truly didn’t expect it to be like this...” Xiao Mingyue sighed, ”Nephew, your selflessness indeed makes one feel ashamed.”

Earlier words revealed the essence that none had managed to unveil.

No account of Spirit Venerables had proposed this.

She felt it wasn’t concealed deliberately, but they hadn’t been able to summarize it, hadn’t comprehended it.

Those Spirit Venerables entered by luck, not knowing how they stepped into it.

Thus unable to summarize.

However, Chu Zhiyuan summarized it, showcasing astonishing comprehension.

And Chu Zhiyuan could articulate it, displaying grand spirit and magnanimity.

This made her admire and appreciate him.

If not for these words, she might never have ventured into Spirit Venerable her whole life.

Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile, ”These words are only for Palace Master and Senior Sister Qi, not for outsiders, and besides, even if spoken, they might not believe, and believing doesn’t mean comprehending.”

Xiao Mingyue shook her head.

After pondering, she said, ”All right, then let’s enact a play.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows.

Xiao Mingyue replied, ”Only you causing trouble with our Guanghan Palace, fighting.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”I fear I’m alone, it won’t work.”

”Another would be unreliable,” Xiao Mingyue said, ”Then say you’ve fallen out with Xiao Lu.”

”Palace Master...” Qi Qingmei hastily remarked.

She felt without Chu Zhiyuan’s assistance, she might not even speak.

After achieving Spirit Venerable, unable to fully conceal her aura, too formidable.

”What’s wrong?” Xiao Mingyue looked at her.

Qi Qingmei said, ”Xiao Lu and Junior Brother are closest, how could they fall out? Others wouldn’t believe it.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded with a smile.

Their relationship was well-known to both sects, even within the Four Sects.

Guanghan Palace disciples never marry, so they wouldn’t suspect romantic ties, merely deeming them like-minded.

Saying they’ve fallen out would raise doubts.

”Not believing is fine, it can stir emotions,” Xiao Mingyue smiled, ”Then later say it was just a rumor, spread by those with ulterior motives to sow discord between our sects.”

Qi Qingmei hesitated, ”But Xiao Lu she...”

Lu Xiaolu was in closed-door meditation; hearing this upon emerging would undoubtedly anger her.

”Xiao Lu is in seclusion, perfect for disproving rumors,” Xiao Mingyue said, ”She’s clearly been meditating, unseen, yet people say they fought, incurring serious injuries, isn’t it plainly a rumor?”

”This...” Qi Qingmei felt it’s inappropriate.

Once Lu Xiaolu emerges, she’d certainly object, causing a fuss.

Palace Master would bear the repercussions then.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”This idea is good, let’s say I fought Xiao Lu and got severely injured.”

”Impossible?” Qi Qingmei said.

Such a claim is too false, none would believe.

He’s a Spirit Venerable, while Xiao Lu hasn’t reached Perfect Venerable, how could she gravely wound him?

Even if he let Xiao Lu attack unopposed, he couldn’t be gravely injured.

Chu Zhiyuan smilingly said, ”As the Palace Master said, the more absurd, the more unbelievable, the more noticeable it becomes, also easier to refute.”

”This way...” Qi Qingmei said, ”It’s just Xiao Lu she...”

”Will Senior Sister Lu be displeased when emerging?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

Qi Qingmei nodded.

She looked at Xiao Mingyue, ”Palace Master, maybe notify Xiao Lu.”

”She’s in seclusion, how to inform?” Xiao Mingyue laughed.

She wasn’t worried about Lu Xiaolu’s anger; even if upset, she could coax her.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Best to inform Senior Sister Lu; once she agrees, act accordingly.”

”But Xiao Lu is meditating,” Qi Qingmei said, ”Disturbance risks deviation.”

Lu Xiaolu was in meditation, akin to deep sleep; disturbance could easily lead to deviation.

Xiao Mingyue said, ”Only option is having Xiao Lu emerge?”

She glanced at Qi Qingmei, ”Go see if Xiao Lu has emerged.”

At that moment, footsteps sounded outside, and Lu Xiaolu’s voice rang out, ”Has Junior arrived?”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, looking outside the hall, ”Senior Sister.”

”Come in, Xiao Lu,” Xiao Mingyue said smilingly, ”Your timing couldn’t be better; we were just discussing you.”

Lu Xiaolu drew the curtain, entering the hall, smiling brightly, ”Junior Brother, what brings you here?”

Her snow-white dress, graceful and striking, her eyes shimmering, perfectly beautiful.

Chu Zhiyuan stood and smiled, ”Congratulations on your cultivation progress, Senior Sister.”

Lu Xiaolu’s cultivation had surged, reaching the Eighth Transition Realm.

This progress speed rivaled Chu Zhiyuan’s earlier advancement.

”Hehe, not bad, your words moved me greatly,” Lu Xiaolu waved her hand, turning to Xiao Mingyue, ”Palace Master, what’s the matter?”

”Your timing is perfect,” Xiao Mingyue recapped the situation.

After hearing, Lu Xiaolu tilted her head, pondering, ”No problem, let’s cause a stir.”

Her eyes sparkled, excitement unabated, finding it intriguing and thrilling.

She looked at Chu Zhiyuan, ”Junior Brother, can I really wound you?”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Catch me off guard with a Spiritual Artifact, probably.”

”Why the dispute then?”

”Um... because of a Spiritual Artifact?” Chu Zhiyuan suggested.

Lu Xiaolu cast him a look, ”Which Spiritual Artifact justifies a sudden attack? Our Guanghan Palace lacks none!”

”Then for what?” Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Couldn’t be without reason?”

Lu Xiaolu said, ”How about claiming I had a mishap during practice and suddenly turned hostile?”

”But...” Qi Qingmei pondered, ”Our Guanghan Palace’s mental method can’t have such mishaps.”

”Say I practiced another mental method,” replied Lu Xiaolu.

Feeling her thoughts unusually clear, ideas flowed quickly.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”That’s feasible, hence Senior Sister progressed greatly.”

Lu Xiaolu excitedly said, ”After my cultivation surged, my character changed, leading to a clash with Junior Brother, who was caught off guard and gravely injured, needing seclusion for healing.”

Xiao Mingyue nodded smilingly.

Qi Qingmei scrutinized the flaws.

Too many flaws, rendering further comment helpless.

Lu Xiaolu enthusiastically, ”I also got injured, necessitating healing seclusion, causing a sect conflict.”

”Hmm, that works,” Xiao Mingyue nodded.

She glanced at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

He sighed inwardly, realizing in the end, he entered the scenario himself, getting ensnared.