Fengyunlu

"Stop talking, stop talking." Master Gu Yuan interrupted him swiftly, then turned to look at Fairy Ji Yao and continued, "I won't interfere in this matter. Whether you can refine the Taiyin Mirror depends on your attitude and the attitude of Fairy Ji Yao. The Taiyin Mirror is a treasure with its own spirituality. Whether it is destined to be with you is not something that others can decide."

Master Gu Yuan's words brightened Feng Chen's heart. He understood. The master wouldn't interfere in this matter; the key was whether Fairy Ji Yao agreed. The Immortal Master of Yao Chi had the final say on this matter. As for the Taiyin Mirror's spirituality, that wasn't a problem for Feng Chen. He had already successfully mastered the True Yang Diagram. The Taiyin Mirror and the True Yang Diagram were originally one and the same. After they merged, even though they had been refined and absorbed, with the True Yang Diagram as a precedent, the Taiyin Mirror shouldn't be difficult for him to master. Therefore, Feng Chen felt that Master Gu Yuan had actually agreed to his request.

"I would like to thank you for your kindness," Fengchen said, bowing respectfully to Master Gu Yuan. He then turned to Fairy Ji Yao and continued, "Since you've said so, time is of the essence. We must quickly complete this matter to improve the sea and ensure that my soul remains intact. At the same time, we can also attract the ultimate treasure."

Fairy Ji Yao remained silent, knowing Fengchen's fortune this time was truly remarkable. Putting aside the Taiyin Mirror, his arrival in Yaochi, his words and actions alone, even if unrelated, would have been immensely beneficial to his personal growth. After all, experience is also a form of fortune, and the true meaning of cultivation lies in one's mind.

However, from another perspective, once Fengchen's destiny is activated, he will achieve complete perfection. After refining the Taiyin Mirror, there will be no more problems in the sea. His innate spiritual body will be complete, requiring no chance at all. The Great Wind Art, a heaven-defying magical power taught by his father, alone is enough to grant him extraordinary destiny, and his future achievements are limitless. Even a brilliant figure like Feng Wanlin could never compare to Fengchen's future. Such expectations could not help but fill Fairy Ji Yao with deep emotion.

But returning to the question of the Taiyin Mirror, its importance to the Yaochi lineage is self-evident, not only as a symbol of the Daoist tradition but also crucial to the development of future generations. The Taiyin Mirror's absence from the Yaochi is as crucial as the Thunder Pond of Thunder Mountain in West Kunlun. However, Fengchen urgently needs this treasure now. His future could affect the entire Xuanmen sect, and even the entire world. Faced with this choice, Fairy Ji Yao felt hesitant. Therefore, she did not immediately agree, but nodded silently, her eyes filled with expectation for Fengchen.

Fengchen understood that Fairy Ji Yao hadn't immediately expressed her feelings because the Taiyin Mirror's importance was self-evident. He had close ties to the Feng family, and even to Fairy Ji Yao's family. As an elder, she cared deeply for Fengchen, treating him like her own child. In Fengchen's heart, Fairy Ji Yao was like family. If she had something to hide, it must be because the Taiyin Mirror was of vital importance to the sect.

"Aunt Ji Yao, if you have any unspeakable concerns, Chen'er can come up with a compromise," Feng Chen said frankly. "If that's not possible, we can put this matter on hold for now. When Chen'er has achieved something in the future and finds a solution that satisfies both sides, we can discuss it again." Feng Chen had come with a purely experimental mindset, not truly expecting success. It wasn't until he entered the Yaochi that he truly grasped the complexities of the situation. But since Fairy Ji Yao had her concerns, he was ready to give up without hesitation. To Feng Chen, nothing was more important than his family. Fairy Ji Yao was like a family member to him. If an elder had difficulties, as a junior, he could only show filial piety.

However, Fairy Ji Yao shook her head and explained, "It's not that this is difficult to talk about. It's just that the Taiyin Mirror is involved in many matters of the sect. For our master and us, it may not have a big impact, but for the disciples of Yao Chi, the impact is huge. This matter is not easy to explain clearly. You just need to know that if Yao Chi does not have the Taiyin Mirror, it is as important as the Cangyun of the South Sea without the Floating Cloud Cave."

"I see. Then let's just call it quits." Feng Chen waved his hand hastily. He said sincerely, "Chen'er didn't know this before. I thought the True Yang Diagram could be refined, and the Taiyin Mirror, as another treasure, would be just a minor loss at best. I didn't expect it to be so important to Yao Chi." Feng Chen sincerely didn't want to cut off others' escape routes, sacrificing their interests for his own success. He couldn't do such a thing, and he couldn't think of any way to replace the Taiyin Mirror. After all, from Fairy Ji Yao's words, it was clear that the Taiyin Mirror wasn't used for fighting enemies, but was a vital part of the sect's heritage, capable of educating disciples and training them. Therefore, Feng Chen felt powerless at the moment. Perhaps he could come up with a solution in the future, but for now, he was powerless.

Fairy Ji Yao blinked, a mysterious smile on her lips, as if she had something else to say. After listening to Feng Chen's words, she smiled gently and continued, "Actually, the situation isn't completely hopeless yet. As you said before, once the True Yang Diagram is refined, it will be an incredible sea of ​​consciousness fortune, allowing living people to wander around. But the land within the sea is mysterious and unpredictable, and it's not something that can be seen by just anyone. As for the Taiyin Mirror, although it is very important to Yao Chi, not everyone can use it. Only those with extremely good luck can enter and improve themselves there. My Aunt Ji Yao has always been very good at judging people. In history, there are very few people who have been able to enter the Taiyin Mirror and benefit from it. The true value of the Taiyin Mirror lies in its rich heritage, including the mysteries of Taoist techniques, and especially the power of Taiyin, which is the foundation of Yao Chi's cultivation."

"So, you proposed to refine the entire Taiyin Mirror. I have to ask clearly, after refining, will the Taiyin Mirror belong to you completely, or can it retain some of its original essence? Or, after refining, can the Taiyin Mirror restore the original appearance of the Cangxuan Order, or can it only be confined to a corner of the sea? If all these can be achieved, then the matter of refining may have room for negotiation." Fairy Ji Yao put forward her own opinion. She is trying to find a balance point that not only protects the interests of Yao Chi but also does not reduce Fengchen's blessings.

Feng Chen smiled after hearing Fairy Ji Yao's words. His eyes flickered between Fairy Ji Yao and Master Gu Yuan, and he said softly, "Aunt Ji Yao, to be honest, I can't guarantee anything about this matter. Not to mention that my current cultivation is still shallow, there are many things that I can't predict or do. Just take the ancient treasure Cang Xuan Ling as an example. Its true fortune is hard for me to imagine. But..."

Feng Chen paused before he finished speaking, turned his head, and cast his gaze on the fairy flowers waiting quietly in the Yaochi Lake. He continued, "I think the Yaochi lineage's opportunities may become better because of the appearance of this Qilin, and may even exceed the benefits brought by the Taiyin Mirror."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Master Gu Yuan couldn't help but ask curiously. Although Feng Chen was only a junior at the Phoenix Initial Stage, as an innate spirit, his words revealed an unusual confidence. Where did this confidence come from? Master Gu Yuan was curious.

Fairy Ji Yao was also curious. She knew Fengchen had learned a lot since childhood. He knew more secrets than most people in the Xuanmen sect. Even many sect leaders might not have such extensive knowledge. All of this was the result of his parents and other relatives and friends generously teaching him.

Fengchen was able to learn so much because he was born with a natural spirit, but unfortunately suffered a broken meridian, making it impossible for him to practice Xuan cultivation. Therefore, his parents and friends could only teach him all the knowledge they had, hoping that he would have the opportunity to open the Xuanmen path in the future. Therefore, although Fengchen did not practice cultivation, the knowledge he learned was very rich, covering almost everything known by Feng Wanlin and his wife and their friends and relatives. Even Fairy Ji Yao taught him almost all the knowledge outside of her own sect's secrets. This made Fengchen possess an extremely broad knowledge despite not practicing cultivation.

Coupled with his innate spiritual gifts, he could instantly understand anything once told, finding the key points and even drawing inferences from one instance. Sometimes, when discussing something with him, initially unclear questions would be instantly resolved through his reflection and questioning. Therefore, knowledge originally imparted out of favor or affection eventually became proactive. As a result, the knowledge he acquired was nearly at the pinnacle of the mystical realm.

Similarly, many senior masters were willing to communicate and discuss with him because of his ability. Just like now, Fairy Ji Yao and Master Gu Yuan, who he had just met, were waiting for Feng Chen to continue his story.

"To answer your question, senior, as far as I know, the Qilin lineage is a sacred beast. They have existed since the ancient times when the world was first formed. Such a creator is definitely not an ordinary person. Moreover, the Qilin that you mentioned was once rescued by Yao Chi's ancestor, Emperor Xuan. Emperor Xuan took action personally, and we don't know the secrets inside. But one thing is certain, if even Emperor Xuan, with his extraordinary ability, cannot save this Qilin, then it can be imagined that there must be an extraordinary existence behind the injury." Feng Chen did not reveal the whole truth.

The ancient rumors, ancient turmoil, and countless unsolved mysteries of the ancient past that the Golden Crow Emperor had told him about—these things are unknown to the current Xuanmen. Although some sects have preserved historical records, they are merely legends, their authenticity unverifiable. If Fengchen revealed everything, Master Gu Yuan, with his centuries of cultivation and inner qualities, would immediately penetrate Fengchen's hidden secrets, perhaps even guessing the existence of a master within Fengchen. In that case, the Golden Crow Emperor's affairs would be difficult to conceal. Instead, it would be better to allow Master Gu Yuan and other senior masters to maintain a certain level of speculation, deliberately guiding them to attribute many things to unknown entities. There's no need to explain everything, just dispel their doubts and achieve the goal. As long as there's no harm, there's no need to dwell on the details.

Hey, as Fengchen spoke, Master Gu Yuan's brows raised slightly, a trace of deep thought flashing in his eyes. He shifted his body and couldn't help but sigh, "Those involved are truly confused. I've practiced for hundreds of years and know a thing or two about this, but we old fellows haven't really delved into the complex relationships behind it. It seems that young people are more quick-witted. As soon as they learned this secret, they immediately saw the key to it."

Fairy Ji Yao, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. She had previously known nothing about the Qilin, a secret so closely guarded that Master Gu Yuan wouldn't reveal it unless it was a crucial moment. While Fairy Ji Yao was a master immortal, she carried a different burden than Master Gu Yuan, and the time hadn't come for her to learn about this matter. Therefore, Master Gu Yuan hadn't mentioned it to her. If Feng Chen hadn't visited her today and given the Xiantian Spirit a glimpse of hope, Master Gu Yuan wouldn't have spoken of it.

As for what will happen in the future, that's all for the future, so I won't go into details now. Speaking of Fairy Ji Yao, after listening to Feng Chen's words, she and Master Gu Yuan came to the same conclusion. As the Immortal Master, she naturally had a much deeper understanding of the sect than Feng Chen, but she wasn't as clever as Feng Chen about the matter itself, and she hadn't thought of such a guess before. So, when Feng Chen said this, she felt a little emotional: "Don't even mention the Grandmaster, even I, Ji Yao, didn't think of it. I was only concerned with the sect's affairs and didn't see the truth behind it."

Thinking this in her heart, Fairy Ji Yao immediately looked up, her eyes full of anticipation, waiting for Feng Chen to continue. Feng Chen did not keep him in suspense and responded modestly, "Senior, you are too kind. I am just an outsider and have a different opinion. As for whether what I said is right, it is really hard to say."

"Stop dawdling and continue." Master Gu Yuan frowned and pretended to urge Feng Chen to continue.

Feng Chen did not procrastinate any longer and continued, "Please listen, senior. I was just halfway through my speech. This Qilin, despite his high status, was injured. The person who attacked him must not be an ordinary person, at least at the level of the Five Emperors, or even stronger. I am not saying this to guess who the murderer is, but I want you and Fairy Ji Yao to think about it together. To be able to escape from such a powerful person, even though he was seriously injured, he can still hold on until now. This Qilin must be extraordinary. Moreover, Emperor Xuan personally took action, which made her travel back and forth without any effort. This Qilin must be a big figure in the Qilin lineage and even in the entire ancient times. If We were able to rescue it because of the favor of Emperor Xuan and the kindness of the Yao Chi lineage. No matter what, we cannot treat Yao Chi unfairly. As long as Qilin gives something in return, the benefits to the current Xuanmen and Yao Chi lineage will be enormous, definitely not worse than the Taiyin Mirror, and may even be better and more practical. Besides, I haven't figured out a solution for the Taiyin Mirror yet, but if Qilin takes action, there may be a solution. Given its status, these things should not be a problem for it. "Feng Chen's words hit the nail on the head. Although they were all speculations, he knew in his heart that the whole incident, including the original secret, would definitely benefit more than harm if Qilin was rescued. Moreover, since he had already calculated this, he came to Yao Chi today, and whether to rescue or not was no longer his decision. Even if he left now, other things would force him back in the future, and the result was already doomed. Since time is running out for Bai Yu, it would be better to solve it now and save time."