From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 383 Yang Qinglian

Smoke curled from the chimney, and the clear, bright cries of a child inside seemed to illuminate the entire courtyard.

"Look, how much this child's eyes and nose resemble yours!"

The midwife wiped the baby's body with hot water and wrapped him in a blanket. After crying for a while, the baby calmed down.

Yang Dashan looked at the baby in the blanket, his eyes filled with tenderness, and his heart swelled with indescribable joy.
His blood flows in this child's body; Yang Dashan has finally become a father.

"We should at least give the child a name. Have we prepared one in advance?"

The midwife had seen many such cases. After offering a few words of congratulations, she asked a question.

This question stumped Yang Dashan; he hadn't really thought that far ahead.

However, according to the old customs of this land, if a newborn is born, the father must go out of the house immediately and ask the first person he meets to name the child, in order to bring good luck and to symbolize that the newborn will have a smooth and peaceful life from now on.

Thinking of this, Yang Dashan lifted the curtain and stepped out of the doorway into the morning breeze.

The morning light was shining down, and the occasional crowing of roosters and barking of dogs could be heard from all around.

He remembered that the old scholar living at the east end of the village was somewhat educated, and perhaps he could ask the old man to help him choose a name.

After all, the other villagers aren't very talented, and if they just randomly give you a name like a cat or a dog, it won't sound good for a girl.

However, he had only taken a few steps when he almost bumped into a figure.

"Sorry sorry."

He was so excited that he almost bumped into someone, so he quickly apologized.

However, he was immediately stunned when he saw the person in front of him.

This was a handsome young man, tall and slender, dressed in white, with a gaze that seemed to hold a tranquility like still water, untouched by the dust of the world.

Yang Dashan had always lived in the village and had never seen such a god-like figure before.

For a moment, he was at a loss.

"It doesn't matter."

The boy simply nodded slightly, neither arrogant nor impatient.

Yang Dashan only remembered his business at this moment, but he stopped abruptly after taking only a few steps.

That old scholar was considered a figure in the village, but compared to this young master, he was worlds apart.

“This… young master.”

"I am making this request, but my family has just had a daughter and we are looking for someone to name her. You are the first person I have met today, so I would be grateful if you could help me with that."

Yang Dashan rubbed his hands together, feeling a little uneasy. He didn't know the young master's identity, but he figured he must be rich and powerful.

I wonder if my request is too abrupt.

"Oh?"

"I said I heard magpies calling when I went out today, and it turns out that good things are meant to happen here."

"Since it is such a joyous occasion, I, You, would naturally like to share in the happiness."

The boy laughed, as if a spring breeze was blowing and all things were coming to life.

"Then I'll trouble you. My surname is Yang."

Yang Dashan was even happier.

"On my way here, I saw that the lotus flowers in the pond were in full bloom."

"The lotus, rising from the mud yet remaining unstained, washed by clear ripples yet not becoming seductive, is thus called the blue lotus, how about that?"

You Ming pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Qinglian, Yang Qinglian, good, good, good name, let's call her Yang Qinglian."

In fact, Yang Dashan didn't quite understand either. He even thought that Yang Lianhua might be more fluent in his speech. However, this young master spoke eloquently and must be a scholar, so he was definitely much more knowledgeable than himself.

Yang Dashan was overjoyed when his daughter was given a name.

The boy raised his head slightly, feeling as if he had somehow aligned himself with fate the moment he chose this name.

Unseen by him, on the loom of fate, a tiny yet vital thread quietly began to turn.

"By performing the ritual to save Qinglian Jun, I have taken on her karma. It seems that the task my master gave me should be fulfilled here."

The Master of Taiwei Dao instructed You Ming to choose a person and spend a hundred years observing their entire life.

He was still pondering who to choose, but after seeing Qinglianjun's reincarnation, he already had his answer.

Of course, he could choose someone else, but that would be too deliberate and would go against the inevitable course of fate.

"Master, this is truly a difficult problem."

Although the Taiwei Dao Master did not demand any outcome from You Ming, Qinglian Jun was allowed to disintegrate by him and received a great deal of merit before his death, which is the cause and effect that he owes Qinglian Jun.

He will inevitably have to repay this karmic debt in this lifetime of Qinglian Jun.

Otherwise, this would become an obstacle on his path of cultivation.

only……

You Ming suddenly smiled bitterly. The reason why Qinglian Jun was reincarnated was partly because his divine body was damaged by the pollution of incense offerings, and partly because he wanted to go further than be trapped in Bibo Lake forever.

Therefore, it would be a gross understatement to think that Qinglian Jun would simply live a life of wealth and luxury in this lifetime.

Even if I don't guide Qinglianjun to become an immortal, I should at least embark on the path of cultivation.

However, he had just seen it, and Qinglian Jun's reincarnation was actually quite ordinary in terms of aptitude. His innate talent and comprehension were both 0 points, which was the level of an ordinary person.

The only redeeming quality is the [Appearance] attribute, which has a point of 1. In the rating of the cheat code [All Things Grow], it is called [Elegant Appearance].

In other words, she is quite pretty and could be considered a village beauty.

It's far inferior to the more advanced Jade Complexion and Fairy Beauty.

If You Ming's appearance is currently at 5 points, that's the level of "Fairy-like Beauty". But because he is in the Yuanling Mountain area, his appearance will receive an additional 3 points, directly raising it to 8 points, which is definitely the level of "Peerless Beauty".

"It doesn't matter if her aptitude is a little lacking. I just upgraded a series of buildings in my cave. As long as she is focused on the Dao, she will surely achieve something."

He still has some confidence in his current abilities. Putting aside everything else, he feels that cultivating an ordinary person into a cultivator at the [Dharma Aspect] level is still a piece of cake.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that the person can truly calm down and cultivate.

After all, spiritual practice is a very private matter.

If you are half-hearted and lack determination, even if your cultivation level increases, you will not have enough mental strength to maintain it. Over time, your realm will regress.

"Thank you for bestowing a name upon me, sir. Why don't you come to my home for a cup of tea?"

Yang Dashan finally snapped out of his elation and warmly invited You Ming to his home.

According to the customs of their village, since the other party helped to name the child, he should give them a red envelope. He didn't know if the young master would even accept it.

But in any case, he had to keep up with the proper etiquette.

"Let's go, I also want to see Qinglian."

You Ming quickly came up with an idea and followed Yang Dashan to his home.

(End of this chapter)