Seeking the Tao in the Mortal World

Chapter 169: Predetermined?

Early the next morning, it was the second day of the tao conference in the Immortal Palace.

The people were much more  than yesterday. Several stands actually had about 80% occupancy rate. Some people found it too crowded and even sat at the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting side. Qing Cha was no longer alone.

Of course, he couldn't let Qing Cha be the cheerleader anymore, which was quite unfortunate

He thought there were some interesting matches after he left. However, after asking the fat Senior Jin, he looked at him with a strange look.

"There was indeed an interesting match yesterday."

"Ugh, did I miss it? What a pity."

"Well, there was a match where the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting sect enlightened the  craftsmen. You indeed missed that match."

Qin Yi was speechless. 

I'm really sorry. I didn't find that match interesting at all. I don't understand the thinking of you obsessed people.

He didn't attend yesterday, but he was sitting in a corner today. His white robe was fluttering.

Seeing Qin Yi looking at him, Zheng Yunyi fisted with one palm and performed a standard martial artist bow, looking very friendly.

Qin Yi was dumbfounded, but he was on guard.

Xi Xiangzi was just a loser, and his means were average, so he was not too difficult to deal with. But he had never understood this Zheng Yunyi. He didn't know if Zheng Yunyi had learned a special skill that concealed his cultivation. He even thought the latter was just a sword cultivator without tao cultivation.

Of course Qin Yi was sure that he was not a sword cultivator.

Zhen Yunyi was a professional schemer. Qin Yi knew some details only because he was a 'fellow cultivator'. He at least knew that there was no sword sect in Myriad Tao Immortal Palace. Whether Zheng Yunyi admitted it or not, he couldn't lie about this.

If outsiders really treated him as a sword cultivator, they would be tricked to death.

If he were to face Zheng Yunyi, whose cultivation was unknown, he would really have no confidence.

Qin Yi suddenly remembered that he had something that could give him a little glimpse into the details of this guy.

He obtained some very erotic trophies from the hidden compartments in the obscene temple. Among them was a crystal that could peek into the other person's inner being through clothes.

One might only think of peeking at someone's else naked body, but in practical terms, it was not necessary to peek at the body but at the storage ring. Liu Su once said that even the enchanted clothes could be seen through, and most rings were just for storage. They were no better than the blocking effect of the enchanted clothes. They could be completely seen through.

By looking at what items he had hidden, Qin Yi could probably tell what style he was good at.

Just as he said, Qin Yi quietly went to a corner where no one was paying attention, took out the see-through chip, and secretly looked at Zheng Yunyi's ring.

The rings were neatly organized into categories, much more organized than Qin Yi's storage ring. Qin Yi was a little ashamed, and he subconsciously sorted his own things. Those 'obscene tools', including the Sutra of Great Joy Blissful Reunion, were all sorted into the small ring he got from the shaman at the barren hill, which made his main ring look fresher.

Then he took a closer look at Zheng Yunyi's belongings.

First of all, there were several swords, which maxed out the pretending bar. He didn't know whether they were martial weapons or enchanted weapons.

Some spiritual stones, a fan, a few bottles of elixirs, some tortoise shells, and divination sticks...

A scroll that looked similar to a painting scroll, but the content couldn't be clearly seen while it was rolled. But in terms of paper quality, it was also relatively high grade, somewhat similar to the painting scroll used by Ju Yunxiu. It could be used as a noble weapon with a little refinement, unlike the mortal paper that could be broken by a touch.

A cultivator from the medicine, divination, scheming, and planning sect brings a high grade painting scroll with him?

He didn't see any specific pattern. Instead of solving the confusion, he became even more confused now.

Qin Yi frowned and looked at Xi Xiangzi's storage ring.

There were all kinds of medicinal herbs, medicinal bottles, and adjuvant ingredients. These were the right items for a cultivator who mainly practiced alchemy.

But Qin Yi keenly discovered an anomaly.

The other medicinal bottles were all white jade bottles with no fancy decorations. Only one medicinal bottle was in the shape of a jade Buddha.

The Jade Buddha's laughing look looked a bit familiar... It was similar to the Buddha statue enshrined in the main hall of the obscene temple.

Qin Yi might have wronged him. After all, Qin Yi had never worshiped in other temples. Maybe this Buddha statue was common in ordinary temples. However, in any case, Qin Yi stayed cautious.

If it was Temple Great Joy's ecstasy elixir, he would definitely adopt different countermeasures. If Qin Yi guarded against the medical sect's elixirs and the opponent used the Temple Great Joy's elixir, then he would lose without a doubt.

Qin Yi took a deep breath and decisively read through the 'Sutra of Great Joy Blissful Reunion'. He memorized a certain paragraph of code that controlled desire while the other matches were going on.

After a while, he finally heard the familiar voice of Xi Xiangzi. "Junior Qin, did you have a good rest yesterday?"

"I did." Qin Yi raised his head with a bright smile, "Senior Xi Xiangzi Senior truly cares about me."

"Junior Qin and I are fated, aren't we? It is rare for people in the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting sect to know about alchemy."

"It's just a little interest, not really a skill." Qin Yi stepped onto the stage with a smile, but he slandered in his mind. This scumbag deliberately said that I knew alchemy to remind the audience that I might have taken elixirs beforehand.

But the audience didn't really care.

If a person from the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting sect had a higher level of alchemy than the person from the medical sect, then there was no point in competing. They could just admit defeat.

As for the possibility that Qin Yi's flute sound could enthrall Xi Xiangzi, most people didn't consider it. After all, Qin Yi's learning time was too short to break Xi Xiangzi's targeted defenses. So in fact, everyone's focus was on whether Qin Yi could solve Xi Xiangzi's elixir in such a short time. It didn't matter what method he used to solve it.

Xi Xiangzi handed over a pill and said with a smile, "If Junior Qin can't take it, don't force it. I will solve it for you right away."

Qin Yi took out the flute and said with a smile, "Senior Xi, you too."

After taking the elixir and sniffing it, Qin Yi sneered in his mind.

Last night, Ju Yunxiu gave him a lot of elixirs from the medical sect for reference, so he already knew the means of the medical sect. This elixir definitely didn't belong to the medical sect's formula, so it was most likely from Temple Great Joy!

Fortunately, I peeked at his ring beforehand, otherwise I would really be fucked. The way of scheming is really sinister!

Qin Yi smiled slightly, raised his head, and took the elixir.

Xi Xiangzi's eyes showed a hint of joy.

Qin Yi sat cross-legged on the ground in a carefree manner. He held the flute to his lips and said with a smile, "Senior Xi, please listen to my song."

The flute sound came leisurely.

The bustling venue fell silent for a moment with only a wisp of flute music. It was filled with longing and sorrow.

Ju Yunxiu leaned on the seat with an appreciative smile.

Putting aside the special effects brought by the flute music, Junior Qin has already understood the true meaning of music in this short period of time. I only give guidance and skills. As for how far he can go, it ultimately depends on his comprehension and understanding of music, as well as a heart transcending the ordinary.

Not everyone who has studied music is qualified to play music with me.

Tian Jizi said faintly, "Nephew Disciple Ju is very lucky. Nephew Disciple Qin is... very talented."

Ju Yunxiu smiled without answering him.

She also noticed something wrong with that elixir. The antidote Qin Yi had taken last night didn't seem to work, but Qin Yi could still suppress the confusion and desire. The flute music was soothing his chaotic thoughts like a clear stream.

Ju Yunxiu could also tell that there was something else mixed into Qin Yi's music. It was the soul method from another sect. He combined it into the music to suppress the influence of the elixir. That secret method... seems to come from the same source as this elixir.

It was strange.

Xi Xiangzi also found it strange. How could Qin Yi suppress the entrancing effect of Temple Great Joy? There is something wrong with his flute music. Why did it seem to carry the tone of the Temple Great Joy's secret method?

With the same root, plus the mind calming effect of the flute music, this elixir had no effect on Qin Yi at all.

Not only was it ineffective... Xi Xiangzi found himself in a bad situation.

As Qin Yi blew, his gaze slowly turned cold.

The flute music changed and carried an entrancing tune, alluring Xi Xiangzi.

The elegant entrancing music was combined with the charm spell of Temple Great Joy.

However, they merged miraculously. It was like one was wandering in the vast mountains, then an irresistible beauty appeared before him.

Talented? Ju Yunxiu turned to look at the surprised Tian Jizi and smiled slightly.

He is a genius.