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Seeing Tianyu Jun's unrestrained behavior, as if he had probably forgotten his own surname, Qingxuan didn't know what to say.

However, Qingxuan thought about it again and realized that this was not a bad idea. Letting Tianyu Jun indulge himself occasionally would help him relax and cultivate his character.

Then Qingxuan leaned against the door frame, watching Tianyu Jun with great interest, wondering what kind of poem he could come up with.

Because the girls were all facing away from the door and engrossed in their game, they didn't notice Qingxuan's arrival. Jiang Shangqiu, who had been sitting to the side smiling silently, did see Qingxuan, but Qingxuan put a finger to her lips, signaling her to be quiet.

Jiang Shangqiu smiled gently, nodded slightly, and looked at Tianyu Jun with anticipation in her eyes.

But then Tianyu Jun circled the wine cup on the table twice, as if he had finally found inspiration, and raised his cup to recite aloud:

"When did the moon first appear in the clear sky? I pause my cup to ask that question."

"Man cannot reach the bright moon, yet the moon follows man as he travels."

"As bright as a flying mirror over the crimson palace, the green mist dissipates and the clear light shines forth."

"But we see it rise from the sea at night, how can we know it will set among the clouds at dawn?"

"The white rabbit pounds medicine autumn after spring, and Chang'e dwells alone, with whom as her neighbor?"

"The moon of today is not the moon of old, yet the moon of today once shone on the people of old."

"The ancients and the people of today are like flowing water, all gazing at the same bright moon."

"I only wish that when we sing and drink, the moonlight will forever shine in our golden goblets."

The poem immediately drew gasps of admiration from the girls. Mingzhu, Bixin, and Rushuang looked at Tianyu Jun with admiration in their eyes and hurriedly wrote down the verses. Even Jiang Shangqiu was quite surprised, never expecting Tianyu Jun to produce such a beautiful poem.

Qingxuan, standing at the door, almost burst out laughing.

Isn't this just "Drinking Alone Under the Moon" by a certain poet named Li?

Qingxuan never expected that Tianyujun would use the "Three Hundred Tang Poems and Song Lyrics" that she had just given to him yesterday.

Qingxuan couldn't help but look at Tianyu Jun with new respect, thinking to herself that this kid was indeed talented, and his ability to learn and apply what he learned on the spot was truly remarkable.

Plagiarism... cough, borrowing from ancient poems is an essential skill for 90% of the protagonists in novels.

Qingxuan naturally wouldn't expose Tianyu Jun; on the contrary, she was happy to see Tianyu Jun so unrestrained. If Tianyu Jun could win the hearts of one or two girls with this, it would be a relief for Lao Liutou and his father, Tiansheng Jun.

Although Tianyu-kun is only twenty years old, he is not young in the world, and it is time for him to settle down and start a family.

Tianyu Jun seemed to have become interested as well, turned around again, and laughed loudly:

"When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the heavens. I wonder what year it is tonight in the celestial palace? I long to ride the wind and return, yet I fear the jade towers and crystal palaces are too cold at such heights. I dance with my shadow, how can it compare to being in the mortal world?"

"The moon turns through the red pavilion, shines low through the embroidered window, illuminating my sleepless night. There should be no resentment, yet why is the moon always full when we are apart? People experience sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon waxes and wanes, and such things have always been imperfect. I only wish that we may live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart."

Tianyu-jun even brought out Su Shi's famous poem "Prelude to Water Melody: When Will the Moon Be Bright?"!

The moment this timeless masterpiece was recited, Tianyu Jun instantly commanded the entire audience with his overwhelming power. The girls were all stunned, gazing at him with utter admiration. Mingzhu, Bixin, and Rushuang, the three girls who were relatively familiar with Tianyu Jun, seemed almost intoxicated.

Under the tutelage of Wuyi Pavilion, these young women were proficient in poetry, lyrics, and songs, and were quite talented. Naturally, they could understand the exquisite beauty of this poem, "Prelude to Water Melody".

Seeing the admiring gazes of the girls under the table, Tianyu felt a surge of joy, as if he had truly become the great writer and poet who composed these famous poems.

Just then, a beautiful woman suddenly asked with great curiosity, "Oh, young master, why does the Jade Rabbit have to pound medicine? Are there rabbits on the moon?"

After her initial excitement subsided, Mingzhu calmed down and asked with a hint of jealousy, "Hmph, Young Master Jun, who is this Chang'e? Why does she live alone? Do you know her?"

Upon hearing this, Tianyu Jun's smug smile froze on his face, and cold sweat poured down his forehead in an instant.

He had simply memorized a few poems from "Three Hundred Tang and Song Poems" because he thought they were exceptionally well-written. Then, hearing Qingxuan claim that he was the only one in the world who knew these poems, he decided to show off, seeing the occasion was quite fitting. He never considered asking Qingxuan about the poems' origins or historical context.

Now, when asked by the two girls, Tianyu Jun was speechless and panicked, wishing he could slap himself twice.

However, that's how men are when they drink too much; they can't control their mouths.

"Hahahaha~~~!"

Seeing Tianyu Jun in such an embarrassing state, Qingxuan could no longer help but burst into laughter and stepped into the bright moonlight.

"Ah~, it's Xuan-ge'er!"

"Oh, Xuan-ge'er, you've finally arrived!"

"Hey! Green Brick, come quick, I've been waiting for you for ages!"

The girls were immediately drawn by the laughter. When they turned around and saw that it was Qingxuan, they cheered and abandoned Tianyujun to rush over and surround Qingxuan. Yun Jianyue, in particular, grabbed Qingxuan's hand, her face beaming with a warm and happy smile, her eyes crinkling into two crescent moons.

Today, Qingxuan saved her from a calamity and helped her vent her anger, making him a great hero in her eyes. Qingxuan's words of praise when he was exchanging couplets with Yizhilang also made the other girls feel very grateful, and their goodwill towards Qingxuan increased greatly.

Therefore, Qingxuan received such a warm welcome upon his arrival.

Seeing that no one was paying attention to him anymore, Tianyu Jun breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his brow, and at the same time felt deeply moved and ashamed of his own inferiority.

Plagiarism is no match for genuine talent and learning; I'm still far inferior to Brother Xuan.

Qingxuan and the other girls chatted and laughed as they sat down at the table, officially taking their seats, which immediately livened up the atmosphere even more. Tianyu also took the opportunity to minimize his presence, so as to avoid being asked about the allusions in the poems again.

However, Mingzhu clearly wasn't going to let Tianyu Jun off the hook so easily. With a very concerned expression, she pressed on, "Hey, Young Master Jun, why aren't you saying anything? Tell me quickly, who exactly is this Chang'e?"

Yun Jianyue, also curious, chimed in, "Yeah, yeah! Jun Xianyu, tell us quickly! That Chang'e sounds like she has a very impressive background!"

With the two of them making a scene, everyone's attention instantly turned to Tianyu Jun again, and all their beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation as they waited for Tianyu Jun's answer.

Seeing this, Tianyu almost burst into tears, and even considered hanging himself on the spot. Helpless, he could only look to Qingxuan for help.

Qingxuan laughed heartily and said to Yun Jianyue, "Miss Yun, you know what, this Chang'e is indeed very important."

Qingxuan's interjection immediately drew everyone's attention back. Yun Jianyue, hands on her hips, retorted defiantly, "Oh? Big background? How big?! I'd like to hear it."

Qingxuan took a sip of wine and said leisurely, "Chang'e is the real name of the Moon Palace Mistress, and the Jade Rabbit is the Moon Palace Mistress's spirit pet."

"ah!?"

Upon hearing Qingxuan's words, the room fell silent. The girls' bright eyes widened and their mouths agape. Jiang Shangqiu, who had been quietly watching the scene with a smile, was also filled with astonishment.

Even Tianyu Jun was stunned, not expecting Qingxuan to give such an explanation.

The Bright Moon Palace, one of the top powers in the Five Realms, boasts the longest and most mysterious history, with its origins and founding date unknown. Legend has it that the Bright Moon Palace already existed during the Great Wu Dynasty, and even the Martial Lord Luo Hou had dealings with it. The Great Wu Dynasty's successful establishment was entirely due to the support of the Bright Moon Palace.

The Bright Moon Palace is so powerful that it can be considered the foremost of all major forces. Its six Daoist masters are all renowned figures, each a top expert in their time. Even the currently powerful Great Holy Dynasty pales in comparison.

However, the Bright Moon Palace has always been uninterested in worldly affairs. Apart from the time when the six Daoist priests led their disciples into the world during the Great Wu Dynasty to assist the followers of the Martial Lord in establishing the Martial Dynasty, there have been no other large-scale operations since then. Moreover, the Bright Moon Palace has always acted mysteriously and rarely revealed its whereabouts. It is extremely difficult for people to see anyone from the palace, let alone know what they are doing.

What amazes and fascinates the world most is that the headquarters of the Bright Moon Palace is not located in the Five Realms, but on the Taiyin Star in the boundless sea of ​​stars, which is the moon. The Palace Master, who reigns over the Six Great Dao Divisions and governs the entire Bright Moon Palace, resides there.

However, the Palace Mistress of Bright Moon Palace is even more mysterious. Apart from Martial Lord Luo Hou, no one has ever seen her, let alone knows her origins. Even the Void Realm and the Great Sage Dynasty, which are among the world's top powers, have obtained very little information about the Palace Mistress of Bright Moon Palace after countless years of investigation. They don't even know her name.

But at that moment, Qingxuan blurted out the name of the Palace Master of Mingyue Palace, which immediately startled Jiang Shangqiu.

The girls, including Yun Jianyue, hadn't thought that far ahead; they were simply stunned by the identity of the Palace Master of Mingyue Palace.

Who in the world doesn't know the legend of the Moon Palace Master?

Just as Qingxuan was chatting and laughing, in a starry sea that was countless miles away from the Five Realms, a huge planet that emitted a bright light quietly floated in the void. Compared to it, the countless stars around it were as small as ants, and all of them became its accompaniment.

This planet is Taiyin Star, the moon that shines upon the five realms!

On the moon, the sky and earth are one color, with ten thousand miles of silver sand, each grain of sand emitting a faint, clear light. On a vast plain, a majestic city stands tall, with winding corridors and imperial roads crisscrossing its interior, and endless jade palaces and towers, displaying the utmost luxury and magnificence.

In the very center of the city stands a massive altar, and above the altar floats an extremely magnificent palace.

Deep within the palace, in a room behind layers of dark curtains and beaded screens, a figure lying on a jade couch draped in light gauze suddenly opened her eyes, her brows furrowed slightly, and muttered to herself, "Why do I suddenly feel a tremor in my heart, a sudden urge? Could it be that something big is about to happen? Let me open my eyes and see."

As he spoke, the figure sat up, his eyes filled with illusions and mysterious images.

As these illusions shifted, the figure gradually sat up from the jade couch, a look of surprise on its face: "The Heavenly Dao is already showing signs of chaos, the future is completely unclear, how could this be?"

The figure's brows furrowed even more as he pondered deeply: "Such an anomaly only appeared when the Martial Lord Rahu descended into the world and departed. But even with Rahu's unparalleled martial prowess, when he severely damaged the will of Heaven in the battle beyond the heavens, broke through the limitations of realms, and opened up a transcendent realm for cultivators throughout the world, there were still traces of the future that could be discerned."

"But what I've observed this time suggests utter chaos in the future. Could it be that another extraordinary figure is about to be born?"

"Or perhaps, the great era that is about to descend upon the lower realm will be even more chaotic and complex than the time when extraterrestrial demons invaded, ancient alien races wreaked havoc, and the three races fought each other?"

"It seems the plan needs to be moved up. Someone, come here!"

As he pondered, the figure looked up and softly called out to the empty hall in front of him.

"exist!"

As the voice of this figure rang out, the empty hall in front of them suddenly distorted, and a transparent figure appeared out of thin air, kneeling on one knee and respectfully asking, "What are your orders, Palace Master?"

The figure said calmly, "Huan Yue, things have changed. The plan has been moved up by five years. You must descend to the mortal realm now and travel to find those who are exceptionally talented, have great potential, or are blessed with great opportunities and fortune."

"When you encounter these people, secretly investigate them and record their information. I will review it regularly. If these people encounter difficulties, you can also lend a helping hand to them and build good relationships."

"yes!"

The transparent figure immediately responded, then blurred and was about to disappear.

Just then, the figure seemed to remember something, and with a wave of his hand, a screen of light appeared in the hall, showing a young man picking his nose with his finger, looking bored.

This is exactly how Qingxuan looked when he was sitting in the Martial Frontier Path, idly spacing out!

The figure gritted his teeth and said, "Huan Yue, if you encounter this heartless bastard during your travels, you must ask him about the future and its changes. You can also ask him to give you some pointers on your cultivation."

"Of course, it would be best if he were willing to tell you, but if he isn't..."

The figure scoffed, "Then beat him! Beat him to death! Beat him until he speaks!"

The transparent figure looked bewildered and confused, but still replied, "Yes, I understand."

"And..." The figure's face showed a hint of annoyance again, and he cautioned, "Although I estimate that this bastard hasn't been around for very long, is still a mortal with weak strength, he is cunning, treacherous, and possesses a multitude of strange methods. He is also despicable, shameless, and utterly vile. You must not get too close to him. Once you get the information you want, leave immediately, lest he take advantage of you!"

The transparent figure looked even more surprised upon hearing this, but after thinking for a moment, it didn't say anything more and nodded, saying, "I will obey the Palace Master's words."

"Okay, go ahead."

The figure on the jade couch finally relaxed, waved his hand, and lay down again. The transparent figure then twisted and disappeared, and the hall returned to silence.

Meanwhile, under the bright moon, Yun Jianyue and the other girls were stunned for a while before they came to their senses. They looked at the bright moon in the sky through the white curtain on the balcony and sighed with emotion, their little faces full of longing.

As the girls looked at Qingxuan, they felt that his figure had grown even taller. Tianyu Jun was also filled with admiration, feeling that his older brother was no ordinary person.

How could an ordinary person know the real name of the Palace Master of Bright Moon?

Out of curiosity, the girls started chattering again, demanding that Qingxuan explain how she knew the name of the Palace Master of Mingyue. But this time, Qingxuan didn't answer. Instead, she changed the subject, quickly diverting the girls' attention elsewhere.

For example, the poem "Shuidiao Getou" that Tianyu-jun mentioned.

Poor Tianyu was once again "interrogated" by the girls.

"The light turns through the red pavilion, shines through the low, ornate windows, illuminating the sleepless night." Mingzhu recited this line, then asked curiously, "You said you couldn't sleep at night, is something on your mind?"

Bixin guessed, "This line is followed by 'There should be no resentment, yet the moon always seems to be full when we are apart,' which conveys a sense of sorrow at parting and longing. Could it be that Young Master Jun is homesick? Is that why he has trouble sleeping?"

Ru Shuang chimed in, "'I wish to ride the wind and return,' this 'return' sounds quite thought-provoking. Could it be that Young Master Jun has descended from the Bright Moon Palace? And this 'the higher one climbs, the colder it gets,' could Young Master Jun be a great figure in the Bright Moon Palace?"

Tianyu Jun was sweating profusely from the questioning and was inwardly groaning. Fortunately, the words and phrases were not difficult to understand, and Tianyu Jun had some knowledge of literature, so he managed to fool them. Qingxuan secretly chuckled at this.

Surprisingly, Yun Jianyue didn't join in the commotion this time. As if she had thought of something, a trace of loneliness and nostalgia flashed in her eyes, and she kept reciting softly, "May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart..."

Muttering these words, Yun Jianyue walked to the table again, gently plucked the strings of her zither, and began to play by herself, the melody revealing a trace of nostalgia and sorrow.

Seeing Yun Jianyue's state, Jiang Shangqiu sighed again, gave Qingxuan a wink, and got up to walk towards the balcony. Qingxuan smiled slightly and quickly followed.

Several girls saw what the two were doing, but wisely refrained from joining in the fun and continued to laugh and joke around Tianyu Jun.

Stepping onto the balcony, Jiang Shangqiu looked up at the moon. A gentle breeze blew by, causing her black hair and clothes to sway, highlighting her graceful figure and giving her an ethereal and otherworldly air.

Qingxuan couldn't help but clap her hands and exclaim, "Sister, what a graceful demeanor!"

Jiang Shangqiu smiled slightly, then cut to the chase and asked directly, "Brother Xuan, do you know Yue'er's true identity?"