Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 174 Yan Dan's Thoughts, Upon Seeing Consort Yan

The following day, Yan Dan came to visit again.

Compared to last night, Yan Dan's expression was somewhat different.

The Yin-Yang School was one of the Hundred Schools of Thought.

However, this sect has a bad reputation in the martial arts world. They are willing to be the henchmen of the Qin state, wantonly killing people in the martial arts world, and are hated by all schools of thought.

Looking at the young man before him, Yan Dan spoke again: "Master Qingxu, the young lady beside me, although she comes from the Yin-Yang School, has a different style of doing things than ordinary Yin-Yang School people, and she has now left the Yin-Yang School. Please keep her identity a secret, Master."

A strange glint flashed in Xiu Yuan's eyes. He didn't know much about Dong Jun of the Yin Yang School, but he certainly knew a fair amount.

According to Yan Dan, the other party had already broken away from the Yin-Yang School. Considering the various events that followed, in his view, this matter was nothing more than wishful thinking on the part of the Crown Prince of Yan, at least for now. As for what happened later, it was hard to say.

"nature."

Xiu Yuan nodded and replied softly.

He wasn't particularly interested in Yan Fei from the Yin Yang School. His main reason for wanting to see her was because of Zhou Tian Xing Chen.

Now that he is certain that there are other realms above Grandmaster and Great Grandmaster, he will naturally not turn a blind eye to them.

As for how to break through to the next level, he already had a preliminary plan in mind, and the Zhou Tian Xing Chen (a system of celestial bodies) was undoubtedly a good direction for him.

Back in Daliang, the capital of Wei, he had heard Yan Wu mention the Tribulation of Inquiry into the Heart, a threshold for a Grandmaster to break through to the Great Grandmaster realm. However, through these past few days of self-reflection, he was also able to confirm that the breakthrough to the Great Grandmaster realm was not so simple, and the Tribulation of Inquiry into the Heart was just one of the many challenges.

As for more points to note, perhaps after the affairs of Chu are resolved and he returns to his sect, he will get a relatively definite answer from Bei Mingzi.

"What was the matter that I, Yan, requested before?"

Yan Dan felt a little relieved when he saw Xiu Yuan nod. Although the person in front of him was just a teenager, the pressure he felt from him was immense.

“A gentleman keeps his word. Since you have gone to such lengths for your guards, I am willing to trust you this once.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Dan's face lit up with joy. To be honest, he had hesitated for a long time before arranging for Fei Yan to meet with the other party. The relationship between the Daoist and Yin-Yang Schools was not good. If the young man in front of him was not from the Heavenly Sect but from the Human Sect, he probably would not have agreed to this meeting.

Of course, he had put in a lot of effort to get Fei Yan to agree to this, and he also had his own selfish reasons for arranging this meeting. These two people were so young, yet they had such cultivation levels, which was rare even in the seven kingdoms.

He is now not only a disciple of the Mohist school, but also the crown prince of the Yan state. Such a friendship may not be of much use to a disciple of the Mohist school, but it is a rare opportunity for someone in the crown prince's position.

"Then I'll leave the matter of saving them to Master Qingxu."

Yan Dan exchanged a few more pleasantries with the two men before turning and leaving.

"Xiuyuan, who is the person Yandan is talking about?"

Xiaomeng had a feeling that her senior brother seemed to know that the girl next to Yan Dan was from the Yin-Yang School.

Xiu Yuan pinched his chin, his eyes somewhat dazed.

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be Dongjun Yanfei from the Yin-Yang School. As far as I know, she has an exceptional talent for Yin-Yang arts and a profound understanding of the celestial bodies."

Upon hearing this, Xiaomeng was taken aback.

As he had guessed, Xiu Yuan indeed knew the identity of the girl beside Yan Dan.

"Dongjun Yanfei?"

Xiaomeng then repeated the sentence, but this person did not exist in her memory, not even in her dreams.

How did her senior brother find out about this? After waking up from that dream, she felt a little strange. She didn't know what the relationship was between reality and dreams, but she vaguely felt that the other person's appearance seemed to have changed many things.

"The Yin-Yang School members have extreme personalities. What if they meet with this Yan Fei?"

She had seen many records about the Yin-Yang School in her Xin Zhai, and overall, the evaluation of the Yin-Yang School was almost unanimously negative.

Therefore, Xiaomeng was still somewhat hesitant about this meeting.

"It's alright. In fact, whether it's Taoist magic or Yin-Yang techniques, they are all based on true qi and internal strength. With my current cultivation level, if that girl really has something to hide, it's hard to say who will be unlucky in the end!"

People from the Yin-Yang School have extreme personalities, and Xiaomeng's summary is quite accurate. Just like Yanfei from the Yin-Yang School, who later went so far as to secretly join forces with Wei Zhuang of the Quicksand to kill the then-leader of the Mohist School, Six-Fingered Black Knight, in order to help Yan Dan control the Mohist School.

In his view, such a crazy approach was not just somewhat extreme, but extremely extreme.

Perhaps Yan Dan was involved in this scheme, but the person who ultimately carried it out was this young woman. Should we say that she was unlucky in love, or that she brought this trouble upon herself?
Suddenly, another knock sounded on the door, and Xiaomeng glanced at Xiuyuan.

Xiu Yuan then spoke up, saying, "It's Miss Rong. It seems that Yan Dan has already told Mr. Nian Duan about this matter. I reckon Miss Rong is asking me to come and help."

Upon hearing this, Xiaomeng nodded.

"Your master requests your presence."

Xiu Yuan understood, then he greeted Xiao Meng and got up to leave the room with Duanmu Rong.

Upon seeing the people in Nian Duan's room, Xiu Yuan shook his head. They were all unfamiliar faces, not members of the Mo family. However, their cultivation levels were not low; they were all experts at the Innate Realm.

In the martial arts world, this level of skill is already quite impressive, but unfortunately, the person who made the move was no ordinary person.

"Master Qingxu, thank you for your help with this matter."

Nian Duan held a few silver needles in her hand and looked at Xiu Yuan, who then nodded.

About fifteen minutes later, Xiu Yuan and Nian Duan came out of the room. When Yan Dan saw the two of them, he was a little surprised. He had thought that treating such an injury would take a long time, but he did not expect that the two of them would come out in just fifteen minutes.

For a moment, he was unsure whether Nian Duan had settled the person down or whether the injury was so serious that the young man was powerless to help.

"Master Nianduan, what's going on here?"

After thinking for a moment, Yan Dan came forward. Nian Duan waved his hand and said, "The problem of residual internal energy has been resolved. Next, we will need to recuperate with medicinal herbs."

Hearing this, Yan Dan visibly breathed a sigh of relief. He had paid a considerable price to save these people, and it would be a real pain for him if it all went down the drain.

"Thank you both very much, I am extremely grateful."

Upon hearing this, Nian Duan replied softly, "The injuries of the others have stabilized. Young Master Yan Dan can go in and take a look. I will prescribe some more medicine later, and then you can set off to return."

Upon hearing this, Yan Dan's face lit up with joy. As the crown prince of Yan, he had many affairs to attend to. The reason he brought these guards to Jinghu Medical Clinic for medical treatment was mainly because these guards were among the few skilled men under his command. If these men died, he would have no soldiers left to use.

Now that the situation has been resolved, his successful return to the State of Yan is good news for him.

After that, Yan Dan greeted Nian Duan and Xiu Yuan, and then stepped inside.

Seeing that the matter was over, Xiuyuan nodded to Niandian and returned to his own room.

Watching the boy's departing figure, Nian Duan felt a mix of emotions. This boy's level of cultivation was probably far more terrifying than she had imagined. At first, she thought that removing those residual internal energies would be very troublesome, but for that boy, he simply raised his hand and removed all of those internal energies.

She didn't even need to use her silver needles to help her. This result saved her several times the effort, which is why she was able to handle the most troublesome problem in such a short time.

"master?"

Seeing that Nian Duan's expression was strange, Duanmu Rong, who was standing behind her, couldn't help but call out softly.

"Rong'er, have you ever thought about leaving the Medical Manor?"

In chaotic times, one person's power is too insignificant. Nian Duan is very clear about this. Therefore, she always acts cautiously and impartially at Jinghu Medical Clinic, trying her best not to offend anyone or provoke enemies.

She didn't want her disciple to experience such a life. If she could help Jinghu Medical Manor find a backer, it would be a great blessing for them.

"Master~~"

Duanmu Rong was taken aback by what she heard. She was a little confused. What exactly did Nian Duan mean?

Nian Duan shook her head, then led Duanmu Rong toward the lake. As they walked, she said, "The reason why Jinghu Medical Manor is in its current state is not only because of my medical skills, but also because we only treat the sick and save lives, without distinguishing between national borders or good and evil. People with different positions will have different views on things. I actually knew this a long time ago, so in my opinion, there is no absolute distinction between good and evil."

"But some people act too eccentrically and ruthlessly, yet I cannot leave them untreated, for I fear it will bring disaster to the medical manor."

Upon hearing Nian Duan bring up this matter, Duanmu Rong's eyes showed a thoughtful expression. In fact, the boy had mentioned these things to her before.

"I have been thinking about finding a reliable backer for the Medical Manor, but the various forces I have come into contact with before are all involved in this or that, and they are all heavily entangled with the courts of various countries. If the Medical Manor is dragged into this because of these things, it will probably be reduced to ashes."

At this point, Nian Duan let out a soft sigh.

People live in the mortal world, and so does the medical clinic. Most people in the Hundred Schools are also in the mortal world. In the mortal world, one cannot avoid dealing with people and the imperial court. In the end, one cannot remain aloof.

"However, during this period, we came into contact with those two people from the Taoist Tianzong sect. Their path is different from other sects, but it is an excellent choice. I also have the medical heritage in my hands, which not only involves medical skills for treating diseases and saving lives, but also includes important information such as the bright and dark acupoints of the eight extraordinary meridians of the human body. It is of great benefit to the path of cultivation."

At this point, Duanmu Rong had actually guessed what Nian Duan meant. However, those two were still young and unknown. Could they really keep those ruthless bandits in check? Furthermore, whether those two were even willing to take on this job was another matter entirely!

"Master, will they agree?"

Nian Duan paused, looking at the Mirror Lake before him. His disciple was right, and his idea was good, but would those two agree?
"It's worth a try."

Suddenly, the Mirror Lake Healer chuckled softly, a hint of relief in her voice. Her medical clinic had been operating in the martial arts world for decades, and she had met countless people of all kinds. She felt that this time she could take a gamble.

The purpose of the medical clinic was to treat illnesses and save lives, and there was no conflict of interest between it and other schools of thought.

However, sometimes disaster strikes unexpectedly, just like the recent incident of treating Empress Dowager Li Huan, in which the medical clinic suffered an undeserved calamity.

If the medical clinic had a powerful backer, would things be different? Would those people be more hesitant to act before taking action?
This is enough for the Medical Manor, so that it doesn't end up without any backing or power, making it easy for anyone or any force to manipulate it.

Time passed quickly, and in the afternoon, Yan Dan left the medical manor with his guards. The manor had few rooms, and it wouldn't be convenient for such a large group. Furthermore, the Crown Prince of Yan was preoccupied with state affairs and didn't intend to linger. He took the prescriptions and herbs and departed. On the way, Yan Dan sat in the carriage, his gaze becoming somewhat strange. He had a deal with the young man: the young man would help save someone, and in return, he would introduce him to a disciple of the Yin-Yang School.

He had already made arrangements for this matter, but the boy didn't mention it at all when he left, which made him a little curious. Did the boy not take this matter to heart, or did the boy trust him and think that he wouldn't break his promise?

"He's quite an interesting young man."

Taoism is different from other sects. It has a deep foundation and many experts within the sect. Qingxu and his companion are exceptionally talented. Such people are definitely the sect's focus. So even if he was envious, he dared not have any other thoughts.

He, however, had a stronger desire to recruit the two women from Jinghu Medical Manor. A physician, especially one with high-level skills, was of great significance to the development of a sect.

If these two join the Mohist school, their extensive network of contacts will subtly become part of the Mohist community. Don't underestimate the power of a healer; in today's world, amidst endless killing and war, healing and saving lives will never be just empty talk.

It is said that a life-saving grace should be repaid with a spring of gratitude, and Yan Dan naturally understood the principle behind this.

The reason why Jinghu Medical Manor is able to stand independently outside the Seven Kingdoms is not only due to the manor itself, but also because of the wounded patients that Nian Duan has treated over the years. These people may seem ordinary, but they are an extremely powerful force.

Moreover, among the people Nian Duan saved, there were quite a few experts like those two young men.

Recalling what had happened before, Yan Dan understood the key point. Nian Duan had saved Xiao Meng, which was a favor to the two young men from Tianzong. If they asked for help, he estimated that they would not refuse.

In the end, however, Nian Duan did not come forward to ask for help. Instead, he was asked to come to Nian Duan's door in person. In the end, it was only because this Immortal Physician of Mirror Lake did not want to use such a precious favor on him.

He could understand that people are selfish, but that's precisely why he thought of the enormous network of relationships behind the medical manor and the power it could wield.

Some people may only make one move, but sometimes, that one crucial move can change a lot of things.

However, he had subtly inquired about this Mr. Nian Duan, and found that the man was extremely upright and treated everyone equally, so the probability of him joining the Mohist school was not high.

Therefore, the matter of winning them over must be approached gradually.

"Never mind! Let's talk about it another day!"

After thinking for a moment, Yan Dan shook his head slightly. Right now, there were still many troublesome matters in Yan that he needed to deal with!

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, and night has fallen in the blink of an eye.

Beside Mirror Lake, Xiuyuan and Xiaomeng sat on the shore, while the little girl sat on a rock, her two little feet swinging freely in the water.

Actually, this place was where Duanmu Rong usually washed and dressed. Later, Xiaomeng saw it and found it interesting, so she came here to play many times.

In Taoist thought, water is inextricably linked, as in the phrases "the autumn waters of ten thousand rivers," "a mind as still as water," and "the highest good is like water." Therefore, Taoist disciples have an unusual affinity for water.

"Since you're here, then please show yourself!"

Suddenly, Xiu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said softly.

Xiaomeng seemed to have guessed something, and her eyes began to look around. The moonlight was beautiful tonight, and the calm lake surface was like a mirror, reflecting the moon's reflection in the night.

"Grandmaster Realm??"

Seemingly surprised, a voice came from the distant woods, and then a woman in palace attire walked over.

The other party exuded a deep aura. With a single step, his figure seemed to shift and change, and in a short moment, he had already arrived at the edge of Mirror Lake.

"I heard from Yan Dan that the Daoist Heavenly Sect has produced a genius who has already crossed the threshold of the Grandmaster realm at a young age. At first, I didn't believe it, but now it seems that it's not just one genius, but two."

"A young grandmaster and a young innate realm cultivator, it seems the Heavenly Sect is quite lucky."

Upon hearing the other person's words, Xiu Yuan and Xiao Meng looked up. Although it was still night, it didn't have much of an effect on the three of them who possessed internal energy.

The newcomer was stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal air, skin as smooth as jade, and a pair of bright, lively eyes beneath her willow-leaf eyebrows.

Her long, black hair was loosely tied up, secured with a straight hairpin at the back of her neck, with two long strands falling naturally to her temples. Dark blue gemstone jewelry adorned her ears, adding a touch of elegance and nobility.

At this time, Yan Fei was a little naive, but she was also bright and beautiful.

"Are you Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School?"

Xiaomeng's eyes flickered, and she asked softly.

Upon hearing this, the newcomer frowned slightly. Her identity was extremely secretive. Even Yan Dan did not know her status in the Yin-Yang School at this moment, only that she came from the Yin-Yang School.

But unexpectedly, a little girl saw right through me here today.

"Oh, this young lady knows me?"

Glancing at the boy beside her, Yan Fei suppressed the urge to attack. She sensed a pressure emanating from him, a very subtle pressure.

Within the Yin-Yang School, she had only ever experienced such pressure from Donghuang Taiyi, so she had no choice but to change her strategy.

"My senior brother told me."

Xiaomeng withdrew her gaze, turned her head, and looked at the sky again, replying casually. After all, it wasn't her who was going to see her today, but Xiuyuan.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei turned her gaze to the young man once more.

"Since you two know who I am, but I don't know your background, isn't that a bit unfair?"

A silver-haired girl playing by the water and a boy leaning against a tree seemed unconcerned about her arrival; their natural ease didn't seem like an act.

"Pure and empty."

"Xiaomeng".

Two voices rang out one after the other. Yan Fei stood still for a moment, as she did not recall these two names.

However, the silver-haired girl's appearance while playing in the water was indeed that of the Taoist Tianzong's "Ten Thousand Rivers and Autumn Waters," which cannot be faked.

After thinking for a moment, she also knelt down beside her.

"Yanfei of the Yin-Yang School greets the two masters. May I ask what guidance you two have for this humble woman?"

When Yan Dan mentioned this matter to her, she didn't say much, only that someone wanted to see her, but didn't elaborate on why.

After all, in his view, astrology was profound and mysterious, and that was just an excuse from the other party. He wouldn't say anything recklessly until he was sure of the situation.

"It's my senior brother who wants to see you, not me. I'm not interested in seeing a girl."

Xiaomeng rested her hands on the rocks, leaned forward, and splashed the lake water with her little feet, looking utterly bored.

"Oh!!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei let out a soft exclamation, and then looked at the young man again.

Didn't Yan Dan tell you?

Xiu Yuan looked up at her, somewhat surprised, while Yan Fei remained silent for a moment before shaking her head.

"It's nothing major. I've recently become interested in astrology and would like to find a master of astrology to exchange ideas with."

Consort Yan was quite surprised to hear this.

The study of astrology in Taoism has never stopped, and those elders who have been studying it for many years should all have some knowledge of it. Since the other party comes from the Heavenly Sect, it seems unnecessary for him to come and communicate with an outsider like her.

"Stones from other hills, can learn."

Seemingly noticing the other party's confusion, Xiu Yuan thought for a moment and then offered an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei's eyes flickered slightly, and then she nodded.

The original Tao of Taoism is all-encompassing and inclusive, which is different from Taoism today. In her view, Taoism does not need to distinguish between the human sect and the heavenly sect. The Tao of the heavenly sect and the Tao of the human sect are both Tao, the Tao of Taoism.

Being fixated on the right and wrong of the Tao is itself a low-level approach.

"Taoists study the power of the stars in order to understand the changes of the four seasons and the laws governing the operation of the heavens, thereby achieving the state of unity between heaven and man."

"But I feel that the power of the stars in the heavens is vast and boundless. Perhaps there is a new realm beyond the unity of heaven and man."

"I wonder if the Yin-Yang school has made any new discoveries in its understanding of this principle?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei thought for a moment, a playful smile flashing across her eyes.

“Five hundred years ago, the Yin-Yang School broke away from the Taoism and became its own school. However, people in the martial arts world say that the Yin-Yang School is a branch of the Taoism. Master Qingxu has now returned to the orthodox Taoism, yet he comes to ask my Yin-Yang School for advice. If people find out, isn’t the Master afraid that his fellow martial arts practitioners will gossip?”

Upon hearing this, Xiu Yuan gently shook his head.

"The Way is the Way, without right or wrong. In the end, all paths lead to the same destination. The reason why the Taoists did not take their anger out on you Yin Yang School back then is not because the Taoists could not do anything to you Yin Yang School, but because they did not care. The end of this path is still the Way, and you will still return to this path."

"Furthermore, the Way of the Stars is vast and profound. I am only a beginner in this field. Although I have read most of the records in the classics, if I want to innovate, I must be open to all knowledge. Today, I am asking about the Way of the Stars not to say that the Yin-Yang School's understanding of the Way of the Stars is correct, but simply to use it to glimpse the mysteries of the world. I made this clear at the beginning."

"If you are so short-sighted, then there is no need for further communication. We are not on the same page."

A breeze blew by, bringing a touch of coolness. The extraordinary woman from the Yin-Yang School was taken aback, then said with some emotion, "To use this to glimpse the mysteries of heaven and earth, Master, you are quite ambitious at such a young age."

Xiu Yuan didn't explain much, then pointed into the air, and the next moment, seven stars shone brightly above Mirror Lake.

Upon seeing this, Yan Fei's expression changed drastically, her pupils contracted sharply, and she said in disbelief, "This is the Big Dipper?"

(End of this chapter)