The Long Journey to Immortality

Qiu Peng replied.

Observing Qiu Peng's expression, Han Lu couldn't discern his thoughts on the matter, so she simply asked directly, "What's your opinion on this system? Do you think it's suitable for the Zhengyi Sect?"

Qiu Peng smiled and said, "Of course it's not suitable. The current Zhengyi Sect is quite good."

Based on his own understanding, Qiu Peng published a lengthy discourse.

The core argument is that "the interests of lower-level disciples are not necessarily the interests of the sect."

After confirming that Qiu Peng shared the same view on this matter, Han Lu made arrangements based on the countermeasures she had previously discussed with Qingxu Daoren.

"So, you help me in this way..."

Qiu Peng listened to Han Lu and Qingxu Daoist's plan and nodded in agreement repeatedly, occasionally laughing as he marveled at his master's wisdom and resourcefulness.

"Leave this to me. When can we start spreading these rumors?" Qiu Peng asked.

After a moment of contemplation, Han Lu said, "Let's wait a few days. You are my eldest disciple. If Daoist Qingxu has already started implementing the plan, there will definitely be people who are curious and will come to ask you about it."

“Your passive answer will be more convincing than your proactive disclosure.”

Chapter 1020 Xiao Ran and Wen Er Ya

Han Lu provided a general framework and then used her own creativity to create two stories.

Qiu Peng then added details to these two stories, along with some persuasive rhetoric.

Taking both into account, Han Lu listened to Qiu Peng's report and felt that it should be effective.

Having devised a plan and made a rough arrangement, Han Lu then inquired with Qiu Peng about the disciples and elders who advocated "Western democracy."

After all, although Daoist Qingxu had comprehensive knowledge, he was ultimately looking at the issue from the perspective of the sect leader.

Qiu Peng was able to provide Han Lu with more perspectives and information from other angles.

Because he came to the Central Plains from an ancient cultivation secret realm, Qiu Peng has always paid close attention to information on culture and technology. He has naturally learned about these things and even talked and exchanged ideas with several disciples who have been shouting "Western democracy".

Therefore, when Han Lu asked him a question, he could answer ten questions in total and had a deep understanding of the issue.

On this issue, Qiu Peng tried to answer from a small perspective, recounting many anecdotes about his disciples advocating for "Western democracy."

Han Lu listened carefully and quickly came to a conclusion.

"Right now, this group is not yet a force to be reckoned with. Apart from the two elders, there isn't even a single disciple with the potential to reach the Golden Core stage."

"Even if we leave it alone, it will probably take three or four hundred years before we can gain any say at all."

“Suppressing it now using such methods will certainly not be a problem.”

After discussing Qiu Peng and Nian Haoge's matter, Han Lu fulfilled her duty as a master, guiding Qiu Peng's cultivation and inquiring about any difficulties or problems her disciple encountered in his daily practice.

When instructing her disciples in their cultivation, Han Lu pays great attention to cultivating their autonomy.

Qiu Peng was a shrewd and intelligent cultivator.

Although he has been cultivating alone all these years, whenever he encounters a problem, he always wisely seeks help from Xiaoyaozi or Wenerya.

Therefore, although Han Lu really wanted to help Qiu Peng solve some problems in his cultivation, this capable disciple really didn't have any good questions for Han Lu to ask.

Han Lu could only sigh inwardly, "Having disciples with such strong self-management skills is also a troublesome thing."

After praising Qiu Peng for being "flexible," Han Lu had no choice but to stop there.

Han Lu had only intended to casually ask Qiu Peng a few questions about Wen Erya's recent situation and then end the conversation, but she never expected that those few words would lead her to hear some incredible news.

"What Uncle Wen said..." Qiu Peng looked troubled, clearly struggling with something.

Seeing this, Han Lu became slightly nervous, thinking to herself, "What's wrong? Could it be that something happened to Er Ya?"

She pressed on, asking, "Has something happened to Uncle Wen?"

Qiu Peng quickly explained, "No, it's not a bad thing, it's a good thing. I just don't know how to tell Master about it."

Han Lu breathed a sigh of relief, placed her hand on the armrest of the seat, and said, "It's good that it's not bad. No rush, tell me slowly."

Qiu Peng cupped his hands and said, "As you command."

After a moment's thought, Qiu Peng organized his thoughts and answered in an orderly manner, "Uncle Wen has made great progress in his cultivation over the years and successfully advanced to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm two years ago."

"Normally, I don't leave the sect much, but I occasionally go to the capital of the Southern Dynasty to check on the situation of ordinary people."

"but……"

A small twist of fate brought Qiu Peng back to mind some rumors that had circulated within the sect about Han Lu and Wen Erya.

Qiu Peng changed to a more tactful way of putting it and continued, "However, Elder Xiao Ran, who joined the Zhengyi Sect through Master's introduction, is quite close to Uncle-Master Wen."

"A month ago, the two of them went to southern Xinjiang together for their wedding banquet."

"Oh, right, I remember the two cultivators who got married were also good friends of Master, their names were..." Qiu Peng couldn't recall their names for a moment.

Han Lu's eyes flickered as she added, "It's Yi Qiyan and Lü Zhi, right?"

Qiu Peng repeatedly said, "Yes, yes, that's right. Master originally also had an invitation, but because you haven't returned yet, it was transferred to me due to the restrictions."

As he spoke, Qiu Peng took out an invitation from his storage bag and handed it to Han Lu.

Han Lu took the red invitation and opened it.

After nearly twenty years of dating, Yi Qiyan and Lü Zhi finally tied the knot.

They, living separately in southern Xinjiang and the East China Sea, have put a lot of thought into their wedding arrangements.

It took more than half a year to finalize the process.

Two events will be held, one in southern Xinjiang and the other in the East China Sea.

The female guests were in the southern border region to show their support, while the male guests were in the eastern border region to join in the fun.

As for people like Han Lu and Wen Erya, who are known to both sides, one invitation can be used to visit two places, and you can attend two events in a row if you want.

Han Lu's return to the Central Plains was perfectly timed.

The first wedding banquet was held in southern Xinjiang just two weeks ago.

The second match, however, will take place a month later on the Longshou Islands in the East China Sea.

Han Lu was just in time for the second event, which would be a surprise for her friends.

However, upon regaining her senses, Han Lu realized that Qiu Peng's purpose in bringing this up wasn't to tell her about Yi Qiyan and Lü Zhi's marriage, but rather...

"What? Er Ya and Xiao Ran are attending the banquet together?"

By grasping the key points, Han Lu discerned some underlying meaning.

Noticing Han Lu's change in expression, Qiu Peng said again, "Master, I don't know the specifics either, and I dare not ask, but that's the general situation."

"If you are curious, you might as well ask Uncle Wen directly. That would be much more convenient than trying to get information from me indirectly."

Hearing this, Han Lu knew that Qiu Peng had probably misunderstood, so she casually explained, "I'm overjoyed that Er Ya has found a partner."

"I have a general idea of ​​Xiao Ran's character, but I'm a little surprised that the two of them got together so quickly."

Openly and honestly, Han Lu gave Qiu Peng some spirit stones as a reward, ostensibly to replenish her disciple's resources, but in reality, it was to thank him for "informing" her.

Qiu Peng accepted it without showing any emotion, feeling that he hadn't been a traitor who "betrayed" his martial uncle.

After exchanging a few more words about the other disciples, Qiu Peng left Han Lu's residence.

As soon as Qiu Peng left, Han Lu fell into deep thought, pondering the matter between Xiao Ran and Wen Er Ya.

"Being able to attend a banquet with Xiao Ran, and even Yi Qiyan's wedding banquet, shows that Senior Sister and Xiao Ran have basically confirmed their relationship."

"It seems that Xiao Ran can only be a heartless man who abandons his wife and children."

Han Lu decided to see for herself what was going on. If it was as she thought, then she would keep the secret she learned from Mo Zhehan firmly in her heart.

If not, then we'll make further plans.

Chapter 1021 Seeking Help from Tai Cang

Although she hadn't given any advance notice, Han Lu still went to the Wuxing Mountain Academy's library on the morning of the second day, following her own schedule.

I went inside to look up information, and maybe I could bump into Elder Taicang, who was also coming here with the same purpose.

The library at Zhengyi Gate is much larger than the library at Sanfenglin.

Especially this one in the Five Elements Mountain Temple.

Not only do they have a copy of all the books in other mountain academy libraries, but they also have a collection of many books and jade tablets that are only suitable for cultivators in the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages.

Han Lu had a clear goal. After asking a few questions to the Foundation Establishment disciple in charge of the daily management of the Five Elements Mountain Academy library, she easily found many books and jade tokens related to Golden Core cultivation.

Two entire bookshelves were filled with ordinary books, one-third of which were jade plaques that had been "copied".

Why weren't all the books copied onto jade tablets for recording?

The main reason is that some books contain pictures and texts that have a special effect and possess a unique charm.

The copied jade plaque message cannot fully capture this subtle charm.

Naturally, they can only be placed on the bookshelf in a proper way to ensure that these precious books provide the greatest assistance to the Zhengyi sect cultivators who need to consult materials.

Turning pages is slow, but reading jade tablets is fast.

Although the books on the bookshelf were more valuable, Han Lu still chose to consult the jade tablet first, looking for information that might be helpful to her.

Han Lu casually picked up a jade tablet, infused it with her divine sense, and examined it one by one.

In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed, and Han Lu had read through all the jade plaques on the shelf.

After spending some time, she successfully selected twenty jade pendants from nearly a thousand that might be helpful to her.

Cast a wide net, then focus on catching the fish.

Han Lu planned to carefully read and understand the contents of these twenty jade tablets, trying to find a gold mine within them.

Just as she was about to make a decision, Han Lu heard a slow footstep coming from not far away.

Following the direction of the footsteps, a middle-aged cultivator dressed in black appeared before her.

Because Han Lu had seen Elder Taicang's appearance during the competition, she naturally recognized this fellow disciple immediately.

"Elder Taicang." Han Lu stood up and immediately bowed to this fellow disciple who had joined the Zhengyi Sect more than two hundred years earlier than her.