Cultivation: Beginning with the Heart Reflecting Heaven and Earth

Lu Qian was speechless. Perhaps Mu Xue was right. What was there to be afraid of if there was a little danger? It was something to be grateful for that such an opportunity had come along.

With Mu Xue's aptitude, it can only be said that she has a chance to reach the Golden Core stage, but the chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage is very small. Among rogue cultivators, she would certainly be very powerful, but in the Holy Land, she would be just so-so, and you could say that her future is predictable.

Now that we have this opportunity, and the path to greatness is within reach, what is there to ask for?

Even if Lu Qian had the will to grow into a Nascent Soul or a Divine Transformation cultivator, he wouldn't dare say that he would definitely be able to grow into a Nascent Soul or Divine Transformation cultivator in the future. If even someone like him was uncertain, let alone those who had nothing but spiritual roots.

As long as there is a glimmer of hope, even if there is danger, we can only grit our teeth and go for it!

However, this training mission broadened Lu Qian's horizons. His impression of Mu Xue changed again and again, and now he realized that he still didn't understand her at all.

Even with mind-reading abilities, it would be difficult to truly understand a person in a short time.

These were all trivial matters, and Lu Qian didn't want to bring them up again. He changed the subject, saying, "You have the Thousand Threads Puppet Body, how come I've never heard you mention it before?"

Mu Xue blinked and laughed, "Because it's a kind of invisible physique. It can only be detected when one comes into contact with the Way of Puppets or cultivates divine sense. Both the Way of Puppets and the cultivation of divine sense are very niche things. Ordinary people don't test in these areas, and naturally I haven't specifically tested them either, so I didn't discover it."

"Youhuan was able to detect my physique only after she used her divine sense, so as long as I don't say anything, it will be difficult for others to discover my Thousand Silk Puppet Body! When we get back, you must keep this a secret for me!"

Lu Qian patted his stomach. "Don't worry! Everything I know will stay a secret!"

After a while, the person from the Holy Land arrived. He was a Foundation Establishment cultivator. After glancing at the two of them, he asked indifferently, "What's going on?"

Mu Xue quickly said, "This is a transit point for transporting immortal seedlings, guarded by members of the Heart Demon Sect. In this critical moment, I had no choice but to use the talisman bestowed upon me by my ancestor to kill them!"

A talisman is a magical artifact that seals a portion of the power of a magical treasure; the jade bell that Mu Xue had earlier was an example of this.

Ordinary talismans are rarely used, and each use brings them one step closer to destruction. Mu Xue's jade bell is different. It can be used as a protective spiritual artifact under normal circumstances, and in times of crisis, it can release the power sealed within it. It can be said that its value is greater than that of ordinary talismans.

However, no matter what kind of talisman it is, it is not more valuable than the user's life, so Mu Xue did not feel any regret.

After listening, the Foundation Establishment cultivator who arrived did not leave. Instead, he said expressionlessly, "According to the Holy Land's regulations, any disciple who has had contact with members of the Heart Demon Sect must first undergo investigation. Are you aware of this?"

The most powerful method of the Heart Demon Sect is to invade the minds of other cultivators with their divine sense, leaving a demonic seed that transforms into a heart demon, allowing them to control the other party silently.

Sometimes, a single glance is enough for someone from the Heart Demon Sect to plant a seed of inner demons and turn them into their puppet. Naturally, the Holy Land cannot afford not to take precautions against this.

Before Lu Qian and Mu Xue could reply, the Foundation Establishment cultivator took out a piece of pure and flawless jade. He first placed it in front of Lu Qian, but the jade did not change. Then he placed it in front of Mu Xue, where some black spots appeared faintly.

Just as the Foundation Establishment cultivator's expression changed, the black spots on the jade stopped increasing and gradually disappeared. He then breathed a sigh of relief, "It's probably because the demonic thoughts left by the Heart Demon Sect cultivators haven't been completely cleared away. Be more careful on your way back!"

Mu Xue immediately bowed and said, "I will definitely be careful!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator nodded. "I will record the situation here truthfully; your contribution will be rewarded!"

After saying that, he transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

Lu Qian couldn't help but complain, "They said the people from the Holy Land would secretly protect us, but they only came after the battle was over. After they came, they said a few words and left. They were completely useless."

Mu Xue nodded emphatically, "These people are just incompetent! Asking them to keep an eye on us and protect us is pointless; they'd probably just find a place to sleep!"

The two chatted idly, exchanging glances. After a long while, the Foundation Establishment cultivator, who was hiding in the cave, finally left, having not gleaned anything useful from their conversation.

Lu Qian and Mu Xue naturally had no idea when the Foundation Establishment cultivator had left. They were still chatting aimlessly, seemingly because they had just experienced a thrilling battle and now just wanted to rest.

Emerging from the cave, they randomly chose a direction and left. Only when they reached a desolate wilderness where no one could be seen did they finally stop and sit facing each other.

They remained silent, simply holding hands and watching the pale dawn on the horizon, as if waiting for the sunrise.

Mu Xue wrote in Lu Qian's hand: "The surrounding area is very open, and there is no one in sight. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator's divine sense can only travel a few miles, so they must have already left!"

Lu Qian also wrote: "Better safe than sorry! Do you think he believed it?"

Mu Xue first shook her head slightly, then continued writing: "They probably don't believe it. There might be people from the Holy Land secretly monitoring us for a while! Youhuan left too many traces, and that Foundation Establishment cultivator arrived too early and noticed something amiss!"

Lu Qian was speechless. He complained that the Foundation Establishment cultivator had arrived too late, though it was just to cover up the strangeness, it was the truth. He didn't expect Mu Xue to think that the other party had arrived too early!

Mu Xue would only think this way after the battle was over. She would never have thought this way when she was fighting You Huan!

However, these things are in the past now. Lu Qian wrote in Mu Xue's palm: "From now on, let's not mention these things again! If we have to, let's replace them with something else! Forget about these things now!"

After speaking, Lu Qian withdrew his hand, feeling quite helpless. What was originally a simple training mission had turned into an unexpected event, and this unexpected event showed no signs of disappearing. Instead, it had entangled him in another form.

Especially since Mu Xue was planning to cultivate the Heart Demon Manual, who knows how much trouble it would cause if this were exposed. Unfortunately, Lu Qian had no right to dissuade her, because Mu Xue was trying to save him, which led to the subsequent events.

If Mu Xue had stood by and watched him die, she would have been fine, but Lu Qian would have died.

Therefore, even though he knew that Mu Xue's actions might be inappropriate and could potentially implicate him, Lu Qian still didn't say anything and couldn't bring himself to say it.

A cool breeze blew across the sea, carrying a refreshing scent tinged with fish. The first light of dawn was growing clearer; the sun was about to rise, and this excessively long night was about to end, with morning fast approaching.

The birds chirped and twittered, heralding the start of a new day, but Lu Qian remained lifeless, staring motionless into the distance. He felt that his once routine life was about to end, and his future was once again bleak!

Mu Xue seemed to feel a bit cold, and hunched her neck, leaning against Lu Qian's shoulder. She whispered in his ear, "Brother Lu, I will never forget today!"

Lu Qian could only manage a forced smile, "Me too!"

He always felt that Mu Xue was reminding him, "Don't forget today, don't forget... I saved you!"