My sister is Luna

"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Welcome to Jixia Academy, distinguished guests who have come all the way from the Tang Dynasty."

As Cain and the others were waiting in the reception room, they suddenly heard a kind voice. Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw an old man with white hair and beard, wearing a kind smile, and carrying a lantern behind him. He looked at the three of them and walked over.

It was the famous old master, with two other important figures following behind him.

A young man riding a Kun fish, who was dozing off, floated beside him—Zhuang Zhou.

A tall, dark green mechanical figure with sharp features—Mozi.

Cain was somewhat surprised that the three sages of Jixia Academy had come to see him.

"Not at all, Master, you're too kind. The other two must be Zhuangzi and Mozi. It's an honor to meet you both," Cain said with a nod and a smile.

"Hello." A mechanical, electronic voice came from Mozi's mouth, steady and powerful.

"Ha... Hello." Zhuang Zhou barely opened his eyes, yawned, and looked like he hadn't woken up yet.

"Hahaha, the hero Cain who saved the Great Wall, Milady, the ruler of the Western Sea Capital, and Yang Yuhuan, the famous qin player from Chang'an—the arrival of these three is truly an honor for our Jixia Academy!" the old master said, stroking his thick, long white beard, his eyes full of smiles.

“I never expected that the Jixia Academy, which lives secluded in the mountains and is supposed to be so well-informed,” Milady said, raising an eyebrow.

She immediately realized that the Jixia Academy should not be underestimated. She had hidden herself so well, yet the Jixia Academy, located in such a remote mountain forest, actually knew her identity.

"After all, education must keep up with the times so that it can be updated and passed down through generations, benefiting people for life and never falling behind. If we don't even understand the current situation, how can we teach students who want to go out and make a name for themselves? That would be a disgrace to the title of the highest institution of learning, Jixia Academy," the old master said with a smile.

Although he was a hunched and withered old man, his aura was restrained, steady, and powerful, concealing unfathomable strength within him. He lacked the somber, aged air of a typical old man; he was like a towering ancient tree, his life simple and unadorned, yet great, possessing a profound and simple charm. Moreover, he inspired a sense of authority and awe in those facing an elder. Was this the aura of a great educator and the strongest person on the continent?

“That makes sense, but I still hope that you will not publicize it too much and cause us trouble,” Cain said sincerely.

"Of course, then let's get down to business." The old master nodded, then said seriously:

“I have read the letter written by Her Majesty the Empress and I understand the situation. We will do our best to cure the poison in your body.”

"Thank you very much then," Cain said happily. He felt relieved; with the knowledge and resources of Jixia Academy, the chances were still very high.

"It's alright, it's alright. After all... she has sponsored our Ji Academy quite a bit, so helping her out is nothing, especially since this is a life-saving treatment." The old master waved his hand and said, his face full of kindness.

After all, that girl was once that old guy's disciple. Sigh, I wonder how that old guy is doing in the seal. He certainly won't just sit and wait to die; he might be planning something...

The old scholar sighed inwardly, recalling the many things they had shared in the past—his lost youth. Ah, old people always love to reminisce about the past.

“Hmm.” Cain nodded.

"Alright, it's settled then. Because we need to prepare, you'll need to wait a day or two. Is that alright?" The old master smiled and nodded, a hint of concern in his eyes.

“It’s okay, I don’t mind,” Cain said, shaking his head.

"By the way, Zhuangzi, I have a favor to ask, I wonder if you would be willing to grant it?" As if he had thought of something, Cain looked at Zhuang Zhou, who was dozing off, and asked. Although he knew it was impolite to make a request to someone he had just met, he still wanted to ask.

"Hmm..." Zhuang Zhou, who was drowsy, was slightly awakened. He opened his mouth gently and said slowly:

"Of course... no problem, please go ahead."

"I wonder if you could use your dreams to see Yang Guifei and see if there's any way to mend her broken spirit?" Cain said sincerely.

On his way here, he had thought that Zhuangzi could turn dreams into reality, and dreams are a manifestation of the spirit, reflecting some of the state of the spirit. Perhaps he could use dreams to find the reason for Yang Guifei's spiritual deficiency and make up for the deficiency.

Hearing this, Yang Yuhuan, who was standing behind Cain, felt a warmth in her heart and smiled slightly.

"No need..." Zhuang Zhou uttered two words.

“Okay.” Cain nodded. After all, it depends on the other person’s wishes; you can’t force them.

"Because her soul has already been restored to its wholeness, there's no need for me to add anything superfluous," Zhuangzi added with a smile.

"Huh? When did you get better? Who's so amazing? No wonder I haven't had that obvious feeling when you play the piano lately. I thought I had just gotten used to it."

Kain was surprised. Recalling the time they spent on the road, he looked at Yang Yuhuan with a knowing expression and said...

Hmm? That's not right. There were only the three of us on the way. I don't have any means to heal her mind. Milady specializes in mechanisms, so who else healed her? That feeling seemed to disappear for a while on the road. Could it be... me? Did the virtual and real spaces affect her?

Cain gave Yang Yuhuan a strange look. She returned a bright smile and indeed seemed more vibrant and complete than before.

"Since there's nothing else, then goodbye. We still have some things to take care of, so we won't bother you any longer. I've already arranged your rooms, and Xi Shi will take you there. By the way, the academy will be holding the 'Return to Emptiness Dream Performance' competition soon. You can go and check it out; it's one of Jixia's specialties, a nice way to relax and have some fun." After saying this, the old master left with the two sages.

"Hey handsome, we meet again~"

After they left, a black-haired girl came in and greeted them with a smile.

"It's you, you're Xi Shi?" Cain said in surprise. Wasn't this the girl who had guided him to the parking lot?

"That's right, the lovely and charming Xi Shi is me~" Xi Shi said with her hands on her hips, smiling mischievously and proudly.

……

"What do you think? I think he's very good. He's one of the best among so many geniuses, with huge potential in martial arts. He's a promising talent." On the way out, the old master asked his two colleagues.

"That's right. He possesses a strong spirit, remarkable intellect, and a vast world of knowledge; he is exceptionally gifted on the path of demonic cultivation," Zhuang Zhou said. This time, unusually, he didn't ride the Kun while dreaming and walking; instead, he spoke with a slightly more serious tone.

“You all have a high opinion of me. Although I am just an ordinary person who studies mechanical devices and cannot judge by appearance alone, my inner aura is quite impressive, sharp as a sword,” Mozi said.

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