Poor Taoist Qiu Chuji

Chapter 384 Farewell and Encounter

Although we were different individuals, we simultaneously received the message sent by Qiu Chuji. Although we were all surprised, we did not show it on our faces.

After the message was delivered, Qiu Chuji continued, "From now on, I will preach the Dharma to you every now and then!"

"And each time, only nine of us, including myself, have the opportunity to come here. It is fate that we meet today, but whether we will meet again is a matter of cultivation. So... everyone! Seize the opportunity!"

Qiu Chuji didn't have much interest in connecting with these other people, because it was meaningless.

From a practical perspective, they are contradictory yet complementary to each other.

Everyone is vying for that one and only spot to transcend, yet they rely on each other, using each other as anchors to expand their influence and create more possibilities.

They could be the closest of enemies, or the most distant of friends.

Two hours passed in the midst of the sermon.

Qiu Chuji did not teach us these practical application methods, but casually imparted various principles of cultivation, various extraordinary experiences, and some special methods for breaking through the upper limit of the world and growing rapidly in a world of low primordial energy.

This can help these others to increase their knowledge and break through their limits, while not eliminating their potential and causing serious homogenization among ourselves.

If we both come from the same 'wuxia' worldview, there's no need for such fuss, since we're already on the same path, and Qiu Chuji is naturally at the top of that path.

Even if Qiu Chuji stood still, we would have no chance of catching up with him. So it would be better to follow Qiu Chuji step by step and learn from him.

From then on, no matter how high Qiu Chuji rose, they would fall a few steps behind. Although they would only reach the Golden Immortal level at most, they would encounter far fewer difficulties and troubles, truly becoming someone who relied on Qiu Chuji's powerful backer.

After the conversation ended, Qiu Chuji opened his eyes, appropriately revealing his confusion.

Meanwhile, in a round-backed chair by the window, Lin Daiyu was writing in a very ladylike manner, the soft sunlight shining on her face, making her look crystal clear, like a jade doll.

This beautiful scene is a stark contrast to his previous appearance with bloated muscles and when he was drawing pictures of himself in the mirror.

Qiu Chuji had reason to suspect that the girl was doing it on purpose.

I wanted to use this angle and this image to replace the original image in his mind.

"Master, are you awake?"

"Is there any discomfort?"

"You've just been freed from the Jade of Spiritual Enlightenment, so you must not have adjusted yet. You collapsed as soon as you came out. I was afraid you'd get a stitch, so I just put a pillow under your head and didn't move you to bed to rest," Lin Daiyu said in a slightly coquettish tone, her cheeks not even showing a hint of blush when she lied.

Qiu Chuji rubbed his neck, then turned his head and said, "It's not bad, but the floor is a bit cold. Giving me a pillow isn't enough; you should at least put down a soft mat."

Lin Daiyu said, "Master is right. I will definitely pay attention next time."

The master and disciple tacitly changed the subject, and Qiu Chuji reached out and beckoned the jade pendant that was placed on the table, holding it in his hand.

Although Qiu Chuji has used ninety percent of the Creation Qi within this Spirit Jade, it has also been refined into an independent small world, making it an extremely rare treasure. Qiu Chuji plans to find an opportunity to merge it with this small world.

This can save a lot of levels and trouble in the evolution of the small world.

This also allows the status of the 'Innate Demon God' to be reflected even more clearly in Qiu Chuji, achieving a higher level of unity.

“This piece of jade… I will take it!” Qiu Chuji said.

Lin Daiyu said, "Since Master is living in it, it means it originally belonged to Master, so it is only right to take it away!"

At this point, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "However... it was a gift from Baoyu to me after all. Now that it has been returned to my master, I must give Baoyu an explanation."

As she spoke, she placed the letter she had written on the table into an envelope, held it with both hands, walked up to Qiu Chuji, and raised it high above her head: "Master! I would still like to trouble you to make a trip to the capital and deliver this letter to Baoyu, so that it can be considered a proper ending."

At this point, Lin Daiyu shrank back and whispered, "Of course, this disciple dares not make demands on Master. If Master has something to do, this disciple can send this letter himself."

Qiu Chuji smiled faintly and took the envelope.

He had no interest in the contents, because he knew what Lin Daiyu's true purpose was.

Lin Daiyu didn't know much about her master Qiu Chuji's abilities, but she could guess a thing or two from her imagination.

Previously, Qiu Chuji was trapped inside the Heaven-Mending Stone and could not get out. No matter how great his abilities were, he could only scratch the surface. Now that he has been freed, he should have the power to turn the world upside down.

If Jia Baoyu is dissatisfied with his current situation and has already regretted it, then Lin Daiyu hopes that Qiu Chuji, out of consideration for their past relationship, will help Jia Baoyu get rid of his current situation.

She couldn't think of any way to make Jia Baoyu return to his male form and continue being the carefree young man who knew nothing of human suffering, but she believed that her master could definitely do it.

From Lin Daiyu's perspective, even though she never had romantic feelings for Jia Baoyu, she still hoped that her childhood playmate could return.

Instead of turning it into a complete 'sisters' reunion' when they meet again someday.

“I understand your thoughts. If possible, I will guide him back to the right path,” Qiu Chuji promised.

Jia Baoyu's current situation is, of course, the result of his own choice.

However, Qiu Chuji did indeed play a driving role in this, and whatever his original subjective purpose was, it became the cause of all the changes.

Given Qiu Chuji's temperament, he would not have felt excessive self-blame for this, but he would still have some lingering concerns in his heart.

Having escaped this predicament, it would be only right for him to visit Jia Baoyu again before reuniting with Yang Jian and leaving this world.

"Then, thank you very much, Master!"

"Please, Master, leave the manor for now and come to visit again. I will also inform my father to hold a proper apprenticeship banquet and give you a good welcome!" Lin Daiyu said with a smile.

Qiu Chuji agreed to her request, and she could finally relax.

Even if Jia Baoyu doesn't want to change back, she has done her best and has a clear conscience.

As for why Qiu Chuji was asked to leave first before visiting?
She is, after all, a woman. It's already damaging to her reputation to disguise herself as a man and wander the world alone. If a Taoist priest were to inexplicably run out of her boudoir, her reputation would be completely ruined.

At the same time, this is not a good perspective for someone like Qiu Chuji who practices Taoism.

While their relationship was purely that of master and disciple, outsiders wouldn't care about such things when they spread rumors.

Therefore, Lin Daiyu's arrangement was not inappropriate.

Qiu Chuji smiled and shook his head: "There's no need for such trouble!"

"The bond between us as master and disciple is something we both understand in our hearts; there's no need to involve anyone else." "Cultivate diligently. Once you've mastered everything I've taught you, I will guide you into the true gate of mystery, allowing you to see a wider world."

Having witnessed Lin Daiyu's growth and changes over the past few days, Qiu Chuji was eager to introduce her to his own world and open the gates to the heavens for her.

Lin Daiyu sensed that Qiu Chuji intended to leave immediately and hurriedly tried to persuade him, but before she could speak, Qiu Chuji in front of her had already vanished like smoke in an instant.

However, Qiu Chuji could not bear such parting entanglements and simply withdrew.

Time was about to lose its meaning for Qiu Chuji, and space was no longer an obstacle.

So what does parting mean in Qiu Chuji's eyes?
Lin Daiyu, however, was far less carefree than Qiu Chuji. Disregarding everything else, she cried out, "Master! Are you leaving already? How am I supposed to find you now?"

Looking at the empty room, Lin Daiyu felt a pang of panic.

She recalled that night, her conversation with her master by the canal.

I thought we would be separated for a long time, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly and so suddenly.

Qiu Chuji was not in the room, but his voice reached Lin Daiyu's ears: "Sculpt a Taoist statue with the inscription 'Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Ancestor' below it. Offer three sticks of incense and pray sincerely, and I will know."

This is also one of the abilities that Qiu Chuji passively acquired after obtaining the secret of the Great Luo.

Before this, even if some beings from various worlds created a statue of the Nine Heavens Responding Origin Ancestor and prayed to it, Qiu Chuji could only sense the vague flow of fortune and faith. Moreover, he still needed to rely on the innate demon god status within the small world. Once he left the small world, he knew nothing about these things.

Now, no matter which world he is in, he can sense things according to his will without needing to rely on a small world.

Furthermore, they will respond and block appropriately based on their own choices and preferences.

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In the capital, Qiu Chuji appeared before Jia Baoyu in an instant.

At this moment, Jia Baoyu was sitting in front of the bronze mirror doing his makeup. He was still dressed in bright red, and his flamboyant attire was not like that of a lady from an official's family. Instead, he looked more like a courtesan who pursued a stunning appearance.

When Qiu Chuji appeared before Jia Baoyu, he did not present his original appearance, but rather the face that Jia Baoyu had previously seen... a copy of his master Wang Chongyang's face.

This wasn't because Qiu Chuji wanted to hide his true appearance, but rather because doing so would save him a lot of trouble in explaining things.

Sure enough, the moment Jia Baoyu saw Qiu Chuji through the bronze mirror, he took the initiative to ask, "You're out of trouble?"

Her tone was filled with joy.

"Yes! Thanks to your and Daiyu's help, I was able to escape my predicament. Now that Daiyu has settled down, I came here specifically to ask you something..."

As he spoke, Qiu Chuji placed the letter Lin Daiyu had given him on the table.

"No need! I'm very satisfied with my life now. This is the real me." Jia Baoyu interrupted Qiu Chuji directly, a genuine smile on his face. He picked up the envelope, opened it in front of him, and after looking at it carefully for a few moments, his smile grew even sweeter.

Qiu Chuji remained silent for a moment.

He didn't know how to judge the state of mind where his personality and gender had changed due to the characteristics of the cultivation method, yet he was happy to accept it.

Should he disregard the thoughts and attitudes of this 'Jia Baoyu' in front of him, forcibly cripple her martial arts, and use his supernatural powers to reverse her gender and values, or should he let her continue as she is, allowing her to continue her carefree and optimistic life based on what's in front of her?

The answer to this question was still a bit ahead of its time. Even with modern memories and understanding, Qiu Chuji still couldn't come to a conclusion in his mind.

“I can do something for you, but this thing… must be within my power and not violate my personal moral principles,” Qiu Chuji said.

He then added, "This commitment remains in effect, and you can keep it for now."

People's minds are fickle.

All Jia Baoyu feels now is the benefits and advantages that this body and this face bring her, so she is comfortable and enjoys herself. Moreover, she has always longed for the affairs of women and does not reject her current state.

But if one day she were to experience the misfortune and pain that this body and this face brought her, perhaps she would change her mind.

"No need, I need it now."

"But I'm greedy. I want you to do two things for me." At this moment, Jia Baoyu felt like a 'victim' again and thought he could be a little greedy.

Before Qiu Chuji could respond, she said to herself, "First, I want to become the Prince of Jin's principal wife; second, I want the Prince of Jin to become the crown prince."

Looking at Jia Baoyu, who was deeply engrossed in the matter, Qiu Chuji did not try to persuade him further, but instead said, "I can summarize the two matters into one thing for you."

After saying this, he peered into the sky above the capital city with his Dharma Eye. Under Qiu Chuji's Dharma Eye, the golden dragon of destiny belonging to this dynasty appeared in the void. He reached out and plucked a few dragon scales, some dragon mane, and some dragon blood from the golden dragon of destiny.

As for the backlash?

What kind of backlash could there be?
It was just an ordinary but not particularly powerful mortal dynasty. Before Qiu Chuji cultivated the Golden Core, he was able to sever the dragon vein, seize the fortune, and transform into the Golden Core.

Now, with the power of the Great Immortal, he can wield some of the authority of the Great Luo, borrow some fortune, and not even let the Golden Dragon of Fortune notice.

Hold the dragon scales, mane, and blood in your hands, refine them with true qi, transform them with the five elements, and finally enlighten them with the power of creation.

The golden-red True Phoenix Fate appeared in Qiu Chuji's palm and was injected into Jia Baoyu's body.

This true phoenix destiny is connected to Jia Baoyu and originates from the golden dragon of fortune, thus it is destined that she will become the empress of this country.

"I've already done it for you!"

"But I'm still willing to give you one last chance."

"If you ever regret it, go to Zhongnan Mountain, shave your head, change out of your gorgeous clothes, cut off your beautiful cheeks, carve a Taoist statue with your own hands, write the words 'Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Ancestor' on it, kowtow ten thousand times, and this humble Taoist will appear."

After saying this, Qiu Chuji left without lingering any longer.

If you can't get an answer to a question right away, then wait a little longer.

Even if time still has value and significance in front of Qiu Chuji at present, it should be measured in at least hundreds or thousands of years.

After leaving Jia Baoyu's room, Qiu Chuji expanded his spiritual senses to perceive Yang Jian's whereabouts.

In an instant, he didn't notice Yang Jian, but he sensed a 'familiar face', who was furtively spying on the Rongguo Mansion.

It was none other than the bald-headed monk.

(End of this chapter)