"Silk and I nodded slightly."
"I couldn't see her eyes behind the veil, but her attitude and actions comforted me and kept me calm and composed."
Liu Ziyu gave me an extra look, and though there was no change in his expression, I could feel his breathing had become slightly heavier.
"Master Luo, please." Liu Ziyu made another gesture of invitation.
"Hmm." I slightly deepened my voice.
Of course, it's not that I have any objections to Liu Ziyu, but rather I'm trying to dispel distracting thoughts.
The two people followed Liu Ziyu in the direction he was heading.
The ancient Qiang city was large, and along the way, on both sides of the road leading to the town, some ordinary Qiang people and children could be seen.
This shows even more differences.
The four mountains of Si Guanshan, Juqu Mountain, Yunjin Mountain, except for their own lineage, all other disciples are recruited from outside.
It seems that the ancient Qiang City is completely a whole, even though the Qiang and the Pure Yang Daoist Temple are different in terms of feng shui and Daoism, their bloodline still comes from their own inheritance, not from recruiting disciples from outside.
We've walked for about twenty minutes, and finally, we saw a Taoist temple.
This Taoist temple stands at the foot of another mountain, with a magnificent and extremely vast appearance.
The four characters of Pure Yang Daoist Temple shone with a trace of purple-golden color under the sunlight, piercing and dazzling.
Outside the Taoist temple, there are many thatched huts that extend all the way to the foot of the mountain.
In front of those thatched huts, there were no exceptions - some were wielding green steel swords and practicing martial arts, or sitting cross-legged to practice.
"The master of silk and the Liu and Qiang bloodlines are two different bloodlines," said Liu Ziyu with pride in his eyes. "However, if the Liu family does not have qualifications, they will be integrated into the Qiang people, while those with qualifications will be taught Daoist arts. However, to enter Pure Yang Daoist Temple, one must reach a certain level of strength."
"As for the cohesion of the Taoist temple and the strength of the elder masters, it is still the strongest in the ancient Qiang City!"
"The green mountains outside the green mountains, outside the tower there are still more towers. Master Ziyu, don't you fear that there are still higher things in the sky?" Finally, Si Yan spoke.
Liu Ziyu's aura of bravery has grown stronger!
"The ancient Qiang City is the sky beyond the sky!" He spoke those words resolutely and decisively!
Si Yan didn't continue to respond.
I didn't show any other expression either.
If there weren't the eight palaces, I might actually have believed him.
With the eight palaces, who knows if there will be other terrifying Daoist temples emerging?
There were Daoists guarding the gate, who greeted us with a bow and invited us in.
After passing through the vast training ground, we arrived at the Great Hall of the Pure Yang Daoist Temple, where we saw Qiu Ji and the clan leader and vice clan leader of the ancient Qiang City.
In addition to them, there were also Senior Master Liu Zhengqi wearing a mask and Senior Master Liu Yujie carrying several long swords.
There was no sight of the Third Elder Liu Taiyin, but there were four other elders present. Their robes appeared neither entirely red nor completely non-red, mainly because they were embroidered with golden patterns, and there were also some purple motifs. From this angle of sunlight, the robes seemed to be a purplish red.
They had an aura different from the red-clad elders.
Especially when they looked at me, the feeling of viewing me eye-to-eye made me feel that in terms of strength, we were probably evenly matched.
This... is the confidence of Liu Ziyu?
Three visible true disciples, four semi-realm cultivators? Not counting the red-clad senior elder who hasn't appeared yet, and... the ancestors who won't show themselves?
Si Yan also appeared serious and solemn.
The strength of the ancient Qiang City is indeed formidable!
Just when did the four mountains have three true disciples and three semi-realm cultivators?
Unfortunately, the four mountains have declined.
"Junior cultivator Luo Xian Shen, paying respects to Senior Master Liu Zhengqi and Master Liu Yujie, and to all the elders." I bowed respectfully.
In terms of identity, I am He Youtian's younger brother and the younger uncle of the four mountains, so we are peers. However, in terms of age and experience, there is a huge difference between us. I have met Liu Zhengqi and Liu Yujie before, and even then, I was the youngest among the young cultivators.
"As previously agreed, the map can be given over. The Ascension to Immortality Venue is under the guidance of the master, and I can trust them." The words were spoken by Liu Zhengqi, his tone as kind as when we first met.
Qiu Ji and the clan leader and vice clan leader of the ancient Qiang City left.
I well knew that even though Liu Ziyu ran off in a hurry before, Qiu Ji had brought people to show all this.
It would also be necessary to provide the map of the ancient Qiang City, after obtaining the agreement of everyone.
Liu Zhengqi and Liu Yujie's gazes were all on me.
"The younger uncle of the four mountains, no need for formalities, we are all peers." Liu Zhengqi's mask was thinner, and he could see his expression; he was smiling from ear to ear.
Liu Yujie also had a smile on his face, with a hint of deep appreciation.
"I have always believed that the four mountains have produced a good talent. Just two years ago? You have grown to this level, you are just one step away. You are the youngest I have ever seen." The words suddenly stopped, and there was a strange look in Liu Yujie's eyes.
"Mm, not too young. You don't value yourself much, and it's hard to come by having talent and strength. cherish your life, Luo Xian Shen."
Liu Yujie was sincerely advising.
The other four elders don't recognize me, so their eyes seem more peaceful.
"Thank you, Master Liu Eral for your guidance, I understand." I bowed again.
At this moment, Si Yan also slightly turned her body and offered a bow.
The four elders returned the bow and gesture with their fists, while Liu Yujie and Liu Zhengqi nodded in agreement.
"There are many things that Liu Ziyu hasn't finished saying. Qiu Ji has said it all clearly. I hope that Master Luo and the Ascension to Immortality Venue give their all. It's a humiliating thing for our ancient Qiang City to be bothering by these small scoundrels. And to have killed the master, please keep it secret." Liu Yujie looked much more serious.
I replied, "Absolutely."
They asked me what exactly they wanted to see me for before I could ask.
Liu Zhengqi said: "Second Master wants to invite you over. It's not a big deal, but he just wants to see the youngest female true disciple. We all remember on that day at the grand ceremony, Master Si Yan was still a disciple then, but she was already somewhat different from others."
His words were not overly courteous. Si Yan's destiny is indeed different, and she has a very obvious distinction from ordinary disciples.
"The two true disciples overpraise me, and I feel honored and frightened." Si Yan spoke softly, with full etiquette.
"Haha, this is not an overpraise. Achieving the form of a true disciple in such a short time is unprecedented. In my opinion, it may be difficult for others to surpass this feat in the future. After all, even the most talented among us, Luo Xian Shen, cannot break through that step before reaching your age." Liu Yujie's tone was exceptionally lively, and he continued: "If Master Si Yan has free time, she can often visit my Pure Yang Daoist Temple. The Liu family is willing to engage in Daoist arts and heart techniques with Master Si Yan. Perhaps we can complement each other, so that my disciples can see what it means to be a heavenly favorite girl with exceptional talent!"
With a flip of his hand, a token lay in Liu Yujie's palm, etched with the character "Liu," looking very ancient.
"Holding this thing, you can enter and exit the ancient Qiang City at will. The Qiang people will see it, and the disciples of Pure Yang Daoist Temple will treat it as if a senior elder is present," Liu Yujie spoke with firm words.
My heartbeat rate increased, thumping faster.
Only then did I understand that they had not called me for a major matter.
The important matters are being taken care of by Wu Jinluan and others.
They were trying to form an alliance with Si Yan? To befriend her?
For a moment, Si Yan did not reach out to take it.
"This thing is too important, please return it to Master Liu Yujie. It would be an honor for me to receive it," she shook her head and declined.
"No need for modesty. Just keep it. The Liu family has never given any outsider a token before, and you are the first," Liu Yujie said again.
Liu Ziyu beside her looked at her with gleaming eyes.
Actually, it's not just Liu Ziyu. A large number of Liu family Daoists have gathered outside the training ground, somewhere when I wasn't paying attention.
They did not show any other expressions, almost emanating curiosity and admiration!
The Pure Yang Daoist Temple respects strength above all!
"If Master Si Yan does not accept it, I will have to send it to the four mountains through someone else. Master He Youtian will take care of it for you, hehe. The ancient Qiang City has no ill intent, only friendship. Two Daoist sects forming an alliance brings many benefits to both parties. It's like Juxu Mountain, if they deeply associate with the ancient Qiang City or any other Daoist temple, they won't be eradicated as thoroughly as they were."
"Now, the hidden dangers of the eight palaces may strike at the four mountains at any moment. The ancient Qiang City is your solid ally!" Liu Yujie spoke even more decisively.
Si Yan wavered.
At this moment, Lao Gong appeared.
He had a full face of discontent, his gaze darting at Liu Yujie, then at Liu Zhengqi, and then at Liu Ziyu as well as all the elders, and all the disciples outside.
He huffed and disappeared again.
But I heard Lao Gong's words in my ear: "A monastery full of men with no female monks, no wonder it's called Pure Yang Daoist Temple. Maybe when the time is right, they will marry Qiang women and have children, and then go back to the monastery to live in chastity, letting ordinary women live in their own abode. Only a nymph like Miss Si Yan can catch their eyes."
"Make it a point for Miss Si Yan to come to the temple whenever she has free time. Who knows what benefits they will come up with to entice her. No doubt one day, the four mountains will marry off the true disciple to someone outside, making a show of sincerity and alliance. It's all just about taking advantage of something."
