Fairy, don't try to mess with my filial piety

"I've already discussed this last time when I rescued the little fox. I wasn't just being polite back then. I really don't have any grudges about winning or losing.

We just walked together for such a long time without talking, it's simply because we are not familiar with each other and I am not the talkative person. "

When Madam Jiang saw this handsome young man, who spoke naturally and looked relaxed, her worries faded.

"I see, I misunderstood. I saw the silence in the carriage earlier, so I thought they were just disgusted with each other!"

Chu Wuji waved his hand and chatted a few more words. Otherwise, if he replied and then fell silent again, the lady would become worried again.

"Our silence for the past hour was actually a sign of careful and prudent consideration. Madam Jiang, do you know why?"

"Why?"

"Because we just left the capital, we all have our own feelings in our hearts, and our minds are probably constantly reminiscing about the past. If we chat now, it's easy to not notice when we're distracted, and it's even more likely to cause misunderstandings, thinking that the other person is being indifferent or not paying attention when they speak!"

“That’s true!”

Mrs. Jiang heard that Chu Wuzhi was trying to help her ease the embarrassment, and she gave him a grateful look.

Ning Xianzhi saw it and felt helpless. Chu Wuzhi's chatting ability was really inconsistent.

At this moment, he was in high spirits and resolved the awkward atmosphere with just a few words.

Ning Xianzhi thought that Chu Wuji and Yun Qingying would be senior and junior brothers and sisters in the future, so she had to let them open up and not act like strangers.

"Wuji, you and Qingying are about the same age, why don't you two chat? Don't ignore her."

Chu Wuji glanced at the girl and thought to himself that it was really not suitable. Yun Qingying seemed like the type who didn't like to talk.

If she forced herself to talk to such a person, not only would she be tired of replying, but it would also make Mrs. Jiang feel embarrassed as she listened.

"Miss Yun, I heard you were going to learn martial arts from a master? With your strength, it's definitely not martial arts, but rather those profound skills. How did the immortal choose you as his disciple?"

Madam Jiang and Yun Qingying remained silent and looked at Ning Xianzhi together.

Chu Wuzhi also looked at Ning Xianzhi innocently, as if saying: Look, it’s not me who ignores others, it’s others who ignore me!

Ning Xianzhi felt a little embarrassed and could only trouble Chu Wuji to talk to himself for a while:

"Ahem, Wuji, the journey is boring anyway, so tell me about the time we traveled together!"

Chapter 48: Lack of Mortal Heart Refining

Chu Wuzhi was very happy to talk about the past, as if it was helping his godmother to recover her memory.

Ning Xianzhi was also very happy to listen. In fact, in terms of content alone, what Chu Wuzhi talked about were all trivial matters, uneventful, without any fairies or strange things happening. Even the story of the mother and son picking lotus leaves to shelter from the rain could be talked about for a long time.

Ning Xianzhi discovered that what she liked to hear was not the content, but Chu Wuji's expression and emotions when he recounted these memories, which were carefree and joyful.

The sound of the wheels became Chu Wuji's accompaniment. He spoke for a long time and suddenly sighed:

"...Sometimes, I feel that my mother is hiding something in her heart. She stares into the sky in a trance, and as she stares, she seems to tire herself out, sighing in exhaustion, just like I just sighed.

Mom, do you remember why?

Ning Xianzhi was in a dilemma. How could he know the answer to such a question? He should be able to get away with it by answering "I forgot".

However, on a whim, Ning Xianzhi wanted to express her own sighs and thoughts.

"I'm not sure of the specific reason, but I have a vague impression that it might be because I'm worried about a friend."

"Friends' matters? Can you tell me about them?"

Chu Wuji was a little curious. He couldn't remember many of his own things, but instead remembered his friend's worries.

"I'm a friend who has lived in seclusion for many years. When he was young... he was fascinated by the realm of the otherworldly and spent a lot of effort pondering those profound scriptures, but over time he became confused."

"What are you confused about? Are you stopped by a difficult problem?"

Chu Wuji stared at her seriously, and his meticulous expression made Ning Xianzhi worry that she might accidentally say the wrong information and be exposed.

"Wuji, do you remember those immortal disciples you met in Yunhe Town? To achieve their legendary immortality and magical powers, they often meditated and deduced, spending long periods of time in seclusion, closing their eyes for years, even decades...

Most of the hundreds of thousands of years of life gained from spiritual practice are spent in seclusion. If you ask the immortals what they experienced during their hundreds of years, they will say they were in seclusion in caves.

If one day your cultivation doesn't go smoothly, your lifespan runs out without any new breakthroughs, and your life passes by like this, looking back, you realize that apart from slaying demons and practicing seclusion, what was the point?

Chu Wuji didn't dare to say that he understood, but he probably understood what his godmother meant, and said:

"My friend, it feels like after embarking on that immortal path, he's become like a sentient zombie in a coffin, periodically opening the coffin to breathe, then closing it again, remaining silent for decades."

Ning Xianzhi rolled his eyes in his heart and really wanted to hit him on the head for saying such harsh words!

What zombies come out to breathe regularly...

But at least Chu Wuji understood and listened attentively to what his mother said.

This is also the reason why Ning Xianzhi likes to listen to Chu Wuji talk about the past. That kind of carefree state of mind without having to worry about any confusion is what she misses.

She had experienced this state of mind when she first entered the Divine Sky Sect's mountain gate, but for some reason she couldn't find it again.

The mysterious and wise techniques, experiences, and insights... could no longer touch Ning Xianzhi's heart. She felt that she had practiced until now just to live longer.

Her fellow Taoists were worried that her state of mind might turn into a mental disorder and lead to obsession, so they recommended a disciple to her so that she could pass on her experience and skills.

"It's because of this old friend's plight that my mother sighed repeatedly. Wuji, why are you so happy about those ordinary trivial things?"

Chu Wuji thought about it and thought that this might be because the theory has been out of practice for too long. He translated it:

"You've been secluded in the cave for too long. Human beings exist between heaven and earth, and heaven and earth have day and night, and the seasons change. Even immortals have the word 'human' in their names. It's been too long since you've seen the sun rise and set, or the plants wither and grow. You'll feel depressed. Go out for a walk more often, chat with people, and stop when you're tired.

As for why I'm so happy, I used to travel with my mother every day, and you didn't ask me to get a degree or a fortune, so I just let it go wherever I wanted. What do I need to worry about?

After listening to Chu Wuzhi's words, Ning Xianzhi stared at the sky outside the car window, lost in thought.

In the past, she always felt that if she wanted to calm down and delve into the supreme mystical Dharma, she had to reduce her distractions. There were too many trivial worries, and she might not be able to calm down even to read some books.

One should not be bothered or disturbed by bad things; this is called “purity of body”.

Ning Xianzhi had heard this principle from her teacher back then and felt it was correct. So she would do it to the utmost, devoting herself entirely to comprehending the supreme profound law and ignoring any irrelevant matters...

It now seems that there is a problem in this link. It is not good to be too "clean".

It seems that it is time to stop and rest, shift my attention elsewhere, and then look back on my own confusion after a while.

After finishing his thoughts, Ning Xianzhi's gaze fell on Chu Wuji and Yun Qingying.

The descent was certainly worth it.

Yun Qingying herself has excellent qualifications and is a very easygoing person. If I hadn't come to see her, I probably wouldn't have met Chu Wuzhi. These two children are her blessings.

However, Chu Wuzhi also caused Ning Xianzhi a lot of trouble. Fortunately, everything went smoothly. If she had not successfully led him up the mountain, she would probably be furious!

*

As dusk falls and night falls,

It is not suitable to travel at night, so it is a good time to stop and let the horses rest.

There was a small river nearby, and Chu Wuzhi decisively entered fishing mode, planning to catch some grilled fish.

The godmother is very rich, but the dry food is really dry and not very tasty, so I have to get some grilled fish.

It was just a crude makeshift fishing rod, and there was no sign of any fish taking the bait for a long time.

Yun Qingying had an indifferent expression on her face. The dry food biscuit in her hand was bigger than her fair face. She nibbled on it silently.

As she passed by Chu Wuzhi, several fat fish jumped out of the water one after another and suddenly landed at the girl's feet.

Yun Qingying was a little confused. She didn't know what Chu Wuzhi was fishing for after fishing for so long.

Chu Wuji was a little embarrassed, so he just clasped his fists and saluted:

"I admire you! I never knew Miss Yun had such great skills in fishing. She caught the fish without even lifting a finger! I'm so convinced I lose!"

When Yun Qingying heard the word "lose", it was as if a key word was triggered in her mind. She took a few steps back to Chu Wuji and said:

"Here's your fish."

"...?"

Chu Wuji felt humiliated. He turned around and looked at the girl, but the girl had a blank expression. Her delicate features on her beautiful face made it difficult to see any changes in her expression. He had no idea what she was thinking.

Seeing Chu Wuji's confusion, Yun Qingying explained:

"I caught the fish without using a fishing rod. That's against the rules of fishing and it's unfair to you. I'll give you the fish."

"?"

Could it be that this girl wanted to make it up to him and repay the advantage she took during the competition?

Yun Qingying's words may have been well-intentioned, but to Chu Wuji's ears, they sounded like an increasingly bullying and humiliating insult!

"Why don't you say anything... You have a fishing rod, it's your best fishing tool, you'll catch fish sooner or later, but I don't have one. To be fair, I can't ask you to put away your fishing rod every time I pass by."

Chu Wuji remembered that this was what he had said to her?

His heart was extremely heavy. "Miss Yun, these two things cannot be lump together."

Yun Qingying placed the dry food biscuit in the air and let it float. She bent down, showing off her graceful figure. She picked up the largest fish with her tender white hands and hung it on Chu Wuji's fishing rod.

"You caught it, you win, I admit defeat."

"..."

Chu Wuji confirmed that this cold girl was indeed friendly, but not that friendly.

Chapter 49: The Immortal's Patience and Guidance

Chu Wuji was delighted to get four big fish. He immediately built a fire to grill the fish. The bottles and jars of seasonings in the carriage finally came in handy.

Chu Wuji had a very clear idea when it came to choosing luggage!

Except for fish, he could get all the ingredients by fishing on the road. There was no shortage of vegetables, medicinal herbs, wild beasts on the ground, birds in the sky, etc. The only thing he couldn't catch was seasonings.

This time, Chu Wuji was very happy that he unexpectedly harvested a rare ingredient such as fish.

Grilling fish is also very simple. Just remove the internal organs and scales, scrape the fish a few times, add seasonings, and grill it over the fire.

A small matter like controlling the temperature is naturally no problem for Chu Wuji.

When the slightly burnt aroma filled the air, and the grilled fish, which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with oily and fragrant flavor, was served to the three women, they ate it with gusto.

Especially after tasting the dry food, this delicious grilled fish is like a delicacy from heaven.

Chu Wuji only kept a relatively small fish for himself and finished it in just a few bites.

He acted as the one who warmed up the conversation and suggested:

"Mrs. Jiang, Miss Yun, you've listened to me tell you trivial stories for so long during the day. Before we rest and go to sleep, would you like to tell us one or two interesting stories?"

This question stumped both mother and daughter. Yun Qingying froze in place, her face serious, as if she was trying hard to recall something but couldn't come up with anything interesting to tell.

Madam Jiang tried to smooth things over for her daughter. She looked at Chu Wuji apologetically and said:

"Qingying started training at a very young age, striving to become an immortal. She hardly ever went out to play, and didn't even have the chance to play with other children her age..."

After saying that, the beautiful woman from a prominent family lowered her head, feeling extremely ashamed. She had received so much care, but she couldn't even chat with Chu Wuji.

Mrs. Jiang was very beautiful, but whether it was because she had a hard time in the Yun family, or for some other reason, her expression always revealed a hint of sadness and sorrow. Even if she occasionally smiled, her brows were still drooped by her haggardness, like a broken wife in the wind and rain, ready to fall down at any time, which made people feel pity.

At this time, the firelight illuminated Mrs. Jiang's complexion, making her look radiant and beautiful.

The mother and daughter sat together, looking extremely graceful.

Chu Wuji did not make things difficult, he brought the matter over:

"Alright, I'll keep the debt for now. Miss Yun's apprenticeship will surely be rich and colorful. Save one or two things and tell me about them when you have the chance!"

*

Dinner is over and it's time to go to bed.

A carriage with both men and women in it would be particularly difficult to handle during rest time.

Madam Jiang and Yun Qingying were both from aristocratic families, so they were particularly cautious about this aspect, having been brought up in a strict manner since childhood. In aristocratic families, breaking the rules between men and women in this area would most likely result in being thrown into the river.

Chu Wuji had heard something about it, so he made an excuse that he wanted to go to the river to take a bath in the middle of the night and stayed outside the carriage to keep watch.

Ning Xianzhi was in the carriage at first, pretending to sleep with them. She quietly cast a spell, making Mrs. Jiang and her daughter fall into a deep sleep, and then she got up and walked out of the carriage.