Mysterious mirror hanging high

Wen Rennuo's heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself that something was wrong.

"Strange! Master Jing's cultivation is as profound as the ocean, so why is he so silent now? Unless he's afraid of being exposed, if he can discover Master Jing's existence... could this person be a Nascent Soul True Lord?"

Although he was flustered in his heart, he didn't show it on his face. He tilted his head and smiled:

"I am Wenren Nuo, a Xuan-level disciple of Xiantian Daoyuan. Who are you? Why are you standing here in a daze?"

The young man in the dark yellow Taoist robe said calmly, "You are a disciple of the Xiantian Taoist Academy, and you are only cultivating your Qi. Why are you here instead of cultivating yourself in the Taoist Academy?"

"As the saying goes, 'Relaxation and tension are the way of civil and martial arts.' Simply practicing cultivation alone won't necessarily lead to advancement on the path of cultivation. How can you possibly understand the profound meaning of this?"

Wen Rennuo is a man of courage and caution. The more dangerous the situation, the more it can stimulate his potential. At this moment, facing this young man of a mysterious state of mind, he actually has a bit of the spirit of remaining calm even when facing a mountain collapsing in front of him.

The young man in the dark yellow Taoist robe smiled and suddenly waved his hand: "Forget it, this is not the place for you to come, leave quickly."

Wen Rennuo shook his head: "Your name isn't written here, so why can you come here but I can't?"

The young man said calmly, "Even if you are not afraid that I am a nobleman in the heavenly court, you will lose your life if you offend me for no reason."

But Wen Rennuo burst into laughter: "This place is already at the edge of Heaven. Which noble person in Heaven would build a house here?"

"Besides, not to mention that you are unlikely to be the descendant of that True Lord in Heaven, even if you were... what would it matter?"

Wen Rennuo grinned, revealing his sharp white teeth. "Our Heavenly Court has just established its principles. His Majesty has already established laws and rules for the world... No matter how high-ranking your family or impressive your background is, it's all old news now."

"Nowadays, any cultivator with extraordinary talent is a noble person!"

The young man in the dark yellow Taoist robe was just now sizing up Wen Rennuo with great interest, and suddenly said, "He's quite interesting."

"My name is [Xiao Shihua]."

Wen Rennuo muttered inwardly, "Xiao Shihua? Is he painting with shit, or is he transformed by shit? This name really stinks, it's unbearable..."

"What are you doing here?"

Xiao Shihua said leisurely, "I'm thinking... This courtyard is a one-to-one replica of where I lived when I was a child. Thinking here helps me relax."

Wenren Nuo chuckled, "I can see your family wasn't well off when you were little. This place is so shabby, there's not even a decent decoration."

Xiao Shihua said calmly, "A mountain is not famous for its height, but for the immortals who inhabit it... Although this is a humble room, with me here, it is considered the most prestigious place in the world."

"You look honest, but you're a boaster."

Wenren Nuoyan said, "The most honorable person in the Heavenly Court is naturally Your Majesty, and the most honorable place is naturally the Heavenly Dao Hall. I am kindhearted. If it were someone more wicked, they would use this as evidence to inform on you, and you would be in big trouble."

"Haha, Xiao Guanying is not here, why are you saying these things?" Xiao Shihua sneered.

Wenren Nuo's expression changed drastically. "How dare you address His Majesty by his name?"

Xiao Shihua tilted his head: "Are you afraid of him?"

Wen Rennuo shook his head: "I'm not afraid of him, I respect him and love him..."

"Today, in the Heavenly Court, which Taoist disciple hasn't received the grace of Your Majesty? Only then can they have spiritual resources without worries and practice with peace of mind?"

"I don't know your true status, but even if you are the son of a noble, if you disrespect Your Majesty, I, Wenren Nuo, will fight you to the death, even if it means risking my life. This is the only way to repay Your Majesty for the support he has shown me."

Xiao Shihua's eyes flashed with a faint white light, as if he was using some kind of magical power. After a moment, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he laughed:

"You actually really think so?"

Wenren Nuo puffed out his chest and said, "How could it be false? I, Wenren Nuo, always say what I mean, without any falsehood."

"Have you met... His Majesty?"

"Of course I haven't seen it." Wenren Nuoyan said, "My cultivation is too low. Although I am a disciple of the Taoist Academy, I have no official status, so naturally I cannot attend the court meeting."

Xiao Shihua said, "Since you have never met him, you may not understand his character."

"Why should I understand His Majesty's character? Besides, does His Majesty's character really matter?"

Wen Rennuo countered, "Your Majesty possesses the ambition to conquer the world, and your sights are solely on the common good... For someone who determines the future of the Immortal Continent, public spirit is paramount. Personal morality, of what importance do they hold?"

"Your Majesty has carried out a radical reform, breaking down worldly barriers. From now on, seeking the path to the Tao no longer solely depends on background and connections, but only on aptitude. Countless humble cultivators have been able to ascend to higher levels of cultivation, a great merit that benefits all living beings. Even if such a person is an unforgivable villain, his actions are merely [minor evils], which are naturally insignificant compared to the [great good] of breaking the monopoly of spiritual resources by the aristocratic families."

Wen Rennuo was thinking at this moment: "Those cultivators with mediocre talents are not considered as the common people, so they naturally don't need to be blessed!"

Xiao Shihua was stunned after hearing this. After a moment, he said, "You are so young, it's rare for you to have such insight... It's a pity that not everyone in this world understands justice like you do, which has led to so many disputes and hatreds."

Wen Rennuo smiled and said, "There are so many stubborn fools in this world, most of whom are afraid of power but not morality. When my cultivation level rises and I cultivate powerful magical powers, I can naturally help Your Majesty solve his problems."

Xiao Shihua smiled faintly: "Great! If His Majesty knew that there was a talent like you who cares about the overall situation in the Taoist Academy, he would definitely be very happy. Who knows, one day you will be appreciated and soar to the sky."

Wen Rennuo said solemnly, "I don't seek any recognition, I just hope that the laws of nature will be in order and the world will be at peace."

"Oh, how come it's already past noon after just a few words? I haven't finished my homework for the day yet."

"Brother Shihua, I've been out for a long time now, and it's time for me to return to my cave to practice. I had a great time talking with you today, and I'll come to bother you again another day..."

Xiao Shihua nodded and said, "Okay, I go out occasionally, but most of the time I practice here. If you have time, you can come find me. I might be able to give you some guidance on your practice."

Wenren Nuo laughed and said, "You don't look much older than me, so it's still unclear who will guide whom!"

After saying that, he left the place on a flying boat, flying all the way, and returned to the cave in less than half an hour.

After returning to the cave, Wen Rennuo did not breathe a sigh of relief immediately. Instead, he sat on the cushion with a normal expression, and circulated a whole big circle as if nothing had happened before slowly finishing his practice.

At this moment, Jing Yu's voice finally came to his mind:

"Don't pretend. That person didn't leave any surveillance methods on you."