The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 227 Farewell
The sunset illuminated the sky red, and Lin Bai and Pei Ning entered the cave.

The door was closed and only two people were left.

The two have not had a deep conversation since returning from the Wordless Secret Realm.

This time, I took the opportunity of Jiang Yu becoming his apprentice to chat about my recent situation.

In the past, the two of them were like this. In Qiaoshan, the two of them supported each other and trusted each other the most.

"Senior Jiang has already seized the opportunity and wants to invite friends. He will be going out soon." Lin Bai poured tea for Sister Pei.

This is about the Qianhe Sand Land incident. The origin of the incident was when Pei Ning was building his foundation and Jiang Huo entrusted him with the task before his death.

"Since you still want to invite people, Senior Jiang must be unsure. It must be extremely dangerous." Pei Ning smiled, "It's funny that you and I wanted to go along to broaden our horizons."

"Now that I have learned the theory of alchemy, I don't need to travel around anymore." Lin Bai drank a sip of tea, looked into Sister Pei's eyes, and said, "What I lack is only the fundamental Taoism. I have searched the Gu family but found nothing, and the Yang family also has nothing suitable. Fairy Chen Yu said that someone is preaching, but he has not arrived yet."

"What did Ancestor Gu say?" Pei Ning asked.

"She doesn't want to see me." Lin Bai sighed.

"If you put more effort into it, you will be able to coax her." Pei Ning smiled.

Sister Pei knows me well. Lin Bai just shook his head and thought to himself, do you think I didn't coax you? Yuanying is not easy to coax!
"Look at this." Lin Bai took out a stone tablet from his neck. It was obtained from Wuxiang's old residence.

Pei Ning took it in his hand and asked, "You were able to formulate the theory of elixir this time because of the power of this thing?"

"That's right." Lin Bai lowered his voice, "Use your own spiritual power and consciousness to probe into it and see if you can gain anything."

Pei Ning was very obedient. He immediately closed his eyes and held the stone tablet tightly.

After a long time, Pei Ning opened his eyes and shook his head slightly, "It just feels like an ordinary thing, and I can't feel the mystery in it."

As he spoke, he threw the stone tablet into Lin Bai's arms.

Lin Bai took it and hung it around his neck, saying, "This item was obtained from Wuxiang's old residence, and the place Senior Jiang wants to go to is Wuxiang's tomb, so there should be a connection between them."

"Who is Wuxiang? Does Fairy Chenyu have anything to say?" Pei Ning was also curious.

Lin Bai shook his head.

Seeing that nothing came out of it, the two chatted some more.

"Since there's nothing else to do, I'll go back to the mountain." Pei Ning said this, but he didn't get up.

Lin Bai was not willing to let her go. He just kept pestering her and refused to let her go.

"Practice is the most important thing, this is the only time." Pei Ning looked like he couldn't stand your nagging.

She has a cold personality, but she is different from others. The heat of the underground fire cave arouses her passion, and Lin Bai knows her details, so he teases her a little and she goes into the alley.

Pei Ning was thin and pale, and although Lin Bai had already discovered his true nature, his shyness had not diminished at all. Only when he forgot about love would his true nature as a swordsman be revealed.

The two of them were so noisy that they didn't know when the time had passed. After two days, after relieving their loneliness and longing, Pei Ning came to his senses and wanted to leave.

This time it was not just a show, Lin Bai had no choice but to obey.

He tidied his clothes, cleaned the cave a little, and then opened the door.

There was actually someone waiting outside the door. Qu Ruyi frowned, muttered something like "I'm really hungry", and walked into the cave.

The two disciples and Ye Qingmeng were also there, as well as a female cultivator, Zhu Yuhui, the manager of Fengming Pavilion.

Miaomiao blinked her eyes and smiled. Jiang Yu, on the other hand, was still serious. Ye Qingmeng kept looking at Pei Ning secretly, as if she was very curious.

"I'll go back first." Pei Ning couldn't hold back his expression and walked away.

Qu Ruyi didn't chase after him, and muttered something weird like "eat and run away".

"Senior," Zhu Yuhui knew the world well and was in charge of Fengming Pavilion, so she would not be as shameless as Qu Ruyi. She bowed respectfully and said, "The head of the family sent me to invite you to stay in Fengming Mountain for a few days."

This is Tian Wanjun coming to urge Lin Bai to go to the Zhu family to teach and give advice to the Zhu family's children.

"I already know." This is what should be done, so Lin Bai naturally agreed.

Qu Ruyi also became excited and clamored to go.

Lin Bai just followed her and treated it as if he had an extra child to take care of.

Zhu Yuhui got the news and left happily. Miaomiao was also very happy. She pulled Jiang Yu and Ye Qingmeng and said she wanted to go to the market to buy some small things to bring home to show off.

Lin Bai gave each of the three of them a medium-grade spirit stone.

Soon everyone had left, and Lin Bai invited Qu Ruyi to go into the cave to rest.

"It seems that Taoist friend Xiao Jiang is not happy with my living in Yuhu." Qu Ruyi sighed and poured himself a cup of tea.

It's really too late to realize it! If you stay, it will be inconvenient for me to pay the tuition! Lin Bai didn't want to be stared at while eating a fruit, so he helped persuade her: "That place is indeed a little small. It is usually her place for meditation. With Jiang Yu and Miao Miao, it is already a little limited."

"Okay then." Qu Ruyi finally listened to the advice, but she looked at Lin Bai curiously and asked puzzledly: "I found that you seem to be very familiar with her. You are always good at seducing people. Could it be that you have slept with her?"

"I am just a casual cultivator, so my reputation is not a big deal. But the reputation of the Jiang family's eldest daughter cannot be tarnished!" Lin Bai immediately frowned.

"Okay, okay." Qu Ruyi really didn't doubt it anymore. She just waved her hand and said pitifully, "Lin Zhuanlun, I'm trying to make a living in Qiaoshan now. I don't have any proper skills and I can't make any money. You have to think of a way for me."

"You have a wide range of friends, and it's not difficult for you to find a cave that doesn't require spirit stones. Why do you want anything else?" Lin Bai had a headache.

Qu Ruyi kept talking for a long time, asking Qiaoshan what he did to make money, and when Xiuxiu would come back. Seeing Lin Bai's perfunctory response, she got angry and said that Lin Bai had no teacher's demeanor, and that he was promiscuous in broad daylight, and that he couldn't even manage his disciples well, so he had to teach them.

After waiting for half a day, Miaomiao and the other two girls finally came back with their purchases, which were nothing more than some small trinkets for girls like bracelets and earrings.

Lin Bai didn't ask any more questions and took the three little girls, including Qu Ruyi, to Fengming Mountain together.

When they arrived at the place, Zhu Yushu and his wife came to greet them, and their old acquaintance Zhu Yuqiang was also there.

Qu Ruyi and Zhu Yushu knew each other and were not strangers, so there was no need for them to be polite.

Zhu Yushu and his wife already knew about the disciple, so they prepared gifts. Even Ye Qingmeng got one.

After sending the three little girls away, they sat down and chatted.

After chatting for some time, Lin Bai asked Zhu Jianyang about his recent situation.

"Uncle is in seclusion again." Zhu Yushu said with a smile.

This is a rapid improvement in cultivation, and the golden elixir is in sight.

The Zhu family had been in decline for a long time, and had lost many people in the past few years. It had long lost the aura of the Jindan family. Now Zhu Jianyang had accumulated a lot of experience, which seemed like a sign of revival.

They talked until midnight, and Zhu Yuqiang took Lin Bai and Qu Ruyi to rest.

Lin Bai's home at Zhu's was similar to his own. He already had a fixed residence there, which was the courtyard where he had lived for a long time in the past.

The courtyard had been cleaned, and Miaomiao, the three daughters, and several young men and women from the Zhu family were chatting.

Everyone bowed to Lin Qu and left.

Seeing that Miaomiao was very happy, Lin Bai knew that the things she bought must have been sent out.

After asking a few questions, I found out that this girl had actually spent all her spirit stones!
"My teacher started out by refining weapons. Although he has given up his old business, he should always remember his roots and the hardships he had to endure in the past. So, every meal should be appreciated, as it is not easy to come by. Every piece of clothing should be cherished, as it is not easy to produce." Lin Bai acted like a teacher.

"You've made it, haven't you? You started out by refining tools? You're just weaving mats and selling shoes!" Qu Ruyi spoiled the fun, "You and Pei Ning are so full, why don't you let the younger generation spend some spirit stones?" Lin Bai was losing his temper and was thinking of finding a way to punish Qu Ruyi.

Zhu Yuqiang also smiled. Seeing that Qu Ruyi was about to say something, she quickly pulled Qu Ruyi away.

After the annoying guy left, only the master and his three disciples, as well as Ye Qingmeng, were left in the courtyard.

Lin Bai sat upright, Miaomiao rubbed his back with a look, Jiang Yu was stunned for a moment, and hurried to pour tea. Ye Qingmeng was at a loss, not knowing what to do.

After asking a few questions, he drove the three women away.

On the second day, Lin Bai first selected outstanding students from the Zhu family and then taught them according to their aptitude.

Lin Bai's knowledge was extensive and though he was not a master, he was not bad either. The Zhu family was not an outsider, and Lin Bai was not shy about his knowledge. He would teach anyone who was willing to learn.

From then on, he taught during the day, and after nightfall he held the stone tablet in his hand and watched the changes in the long river.

You’ll find something new every day and you’ll gain something every time.

In a blink of an eye, more than a month passed, and Lin Bai selected several talents for the Zhu family. As for whether they can achieve something in the future, it depends on luck.

However, what made Lin Bai most happy was Jiang Yu. This girl's cultivation had not been very good before and she had always been stuck at the third level of Qi training.

Now, after practicing the De Lu Zhen Jing, he had made a breakthrough in one fell swoop and reached the fourth level of Qi training. After that, there was no obstacle at all and he made rapid progress.

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye.

That evening, Lin Bai sat in the yard, teaching the three maids the ways of attack and defense.

After talking for a long time, Lin Bai felt something in his heart and looked up.

The moon is high in the sky and the stars are shining brightly.

Suddenly, the stars moved and the night sky surged like waves. Then, a man walked out of the void, wearing black clothes with spots and star marks around him.

"Brother Zhuanlun." Li Xinghe fell to the ground.

Hearing this address, Lin Bai was filled with emotion. He clearly had an unknown level of cultivation, yet he was still so polite.

Thinking about how this evil guy loved to stuff his tail into people's mouths, Lin Bai felt that the upper beam was straight, but the lower beam was crooked to the sky!
"Brother Li." Lin Bai stood up and saluted.

Miaomiao and Jiang Yu also bowed down, and Ye Qingmeng knelt down and called him "Master."

Li Xinghe glanced at Ye Qingmeng, then at Zhu and Jiang, and said with a smile, "Brother Zhuanlun has a keen eye, and a famous teacher chooses a good disciple."

Are you praising the apprentice I chose? Of course not. Just compare and see the character of the apprentice you accepted!
"Brother Li, I am sorry for being such a poor disciple." Lin Bai replied with a smile, "How can I compare to Qing Meng's extraordinary talent."

"Her aptitude is a little lacking, and her character is even more deficient." Li Xinghe shook his head slightly and said, "She needs to be polished in the future."

At this point, Li Xinghe looked at Lin Bai and said with a smile: "I would also like to thank Brother Zhuanlun for helping me guide the disciples for a few days."

"Mr. Zhuanlun treats me like his own family." Ye Qingmeng is quite grateful.

"It's all my duty." Lin Bai has always been nostalgic. This girl is Ye Ruoqing's sister, so naturally he is willing to raise her as his closest relative.

Not to mention that later on I found out that she was Li Xinghe's disciple and Li Chenyu's junior sister.

"Where have you been recently, Brother Li?" Lin Bai asked.

"Bai Mei discovered a secret realm to pave the way for Yang Lijian, and invited me to go with him." Li Xinghe smiled faintly, "I just happened to have nothing to do, so I'll just lend a small helping hand."

The so-called small contribution means that you have seized the opportunity and also passed it on to others.

Lin Bai knew Yang Lijian when he first met Bai Mei. He only remembered that he was a simple and honest person but they had never had a deep conversation.

"Brother Li, where did Lu Qingyin go?" Lin Bai asked again.

"She has hope of achieving the golden elixir, and her determination to seek the truth is very strong. I will trap her in a place. If she can swallow the elixir, she may still have a chance to come out into the world." Li Xinghe said with a smile.

"Where are you trapped?" Miaomiao suddenly asked, leaning forward to salute, and said: "Recently, everyone in Qiaoshan has heard of the name Lu Qingyin. He is a man of extraordinary talent and is said to be an extraordinary person."

"Escape from the old residence of Wuxiang, and naturally go to the land of Wuxiang."

Li Xinghe did not explain much, just looked at Miaomiao and said: "People in the world are ignorant and are surprised by what they have seen. He just knows a few forbidden techniques, has a bit of courage, and takes an unconventional approach. The so-called peerless talent should follow a dignified path and achieve a dignified momentum. In my opinion, only Chen Zhiyuan has a peerless talent."

The so-called Chen Zhiyuan is the leader of the Daoyin Sect, also known as Chen Tianren.

Miaomiao bowed and asked no more questions.

Seeing that Li Xinghe did not mention the leaders of the three sects and only spoke highly of Chen Tianren, Lin Bai became more and more curious about how high this Brother Li was and wanted to meet Chen Tianren even more.

"I wish I could see him once." Lin Bai also wanted to admire Chen Tianren's graceful demeanor.

"We will meet someday." Li Xinghe smiled and said, "Your Taoist partner is practicing the group sword method. He should go meet Chen Zhiyuan in the future."

This is to let Sister Pei go to Chen Tianren for advice, and even become his disciple.

"Thank you Brother Li for your advice." Lin Bai immediately bowed his head to express his gratitude. Miaomiao and Jiang Yu also bowed quickly upon seeing this.

Li Xinghe nodded slightly.

Lin Bai stood up and said, "I have to thank Brother Li for reminding me about the matter of Wuxiang's old residence."

As he spoke, he took out the stone tablet from his neck. Miaomiao quickly took it and held it in front of Li Xinghe with both hands.

Li Xinghe took it and looked at it for a while, then looked into the distant night sky, as if he wanted to see through the stars and find out their origin.

"This thing is useless to me." Li Xinghe smiled and said, "I remember that you practiced the Ruyi Jingxin Jue. If you want to take the next step, you need to find a technique that is very compatible with you."

He threw the stone tablet to Lin Bai and said, "This may be a chance to find treasure."

"Brother Li, please teach me." Lin Bai asked sincerely.

“Most of what you have cultivated and learned are actually not attainable at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Li Xinghe put his hands behind his back and smiled slightly, "The so-called dead wood secret method and the so-called star escape technique are just the beginning of one's own path. The former was obtained from the wood monster, which is the change of time and space; the latter was inspired by me, which is the change of time and space. Although the two are just a glimpse of the path, we should use them as a foundation and move forward with difficulty. But there are bumps ahead, and I need to harmonize this body, so I should choose a good technique."

He pointed out: "Since this item was obtained from Wuxiang's old residence, it should follow Wuxiang."

Is this a reference to the Thousand Valleys Sand Land?

"What's the scenery ahead?" Lin Bai asked.

"I don't know." Li Xinghe smiled and said, "Wuxiang peeked into the future and has already fallen. It's only up to the next generation."

Lin Bai held the stone tablet in his hand and bowed respectfully.

"The sea is rough, is Brother Zhuanlun also able to attend the grand event?" Li Xinghe asked with a smile.

"It just happened to happen." Lin Bai was extremely humble, and then asked: "Brother Li, are you going to go somewhere far away? Where are you going?"

"My body is just an empty boat in the universe, and I don't know where to anchor it." Li Xinghe smiled slightly, as if saying goodbye.

"I only hope that Brother Li will be able to brave the wind and waves and sail across the vast ocean." Lin Bai prayed with a smile.

Miaomiao and Jiangyu also bowed.

Ye Qingmeng returned the gift obediently, and then her figure faded, and she and Li Xinghe disappeared into the endless dark night.

(End of this chapter)