After confirming the ranking of the Jiwu Immortal Monument, Mu Qingyun put away the talisman.
At the same time, her right arm dropped, and the bamboo basket held in her arm slid smoothly down to the end of her palm, where it was hooked by her fingers and swayed gently.
Mu Qingyun held the bamboo basket with two fingers, slowly raised his arm as if holding a birdcage, and looked forward, thoughtfully.
At this time, the demeanor is calm with a hint of concentration, and concentration with a hint of casualness.
The solemnity between the movement and the stillness made Xu Zhenyun feel a hint of Ye Chaoyin in a trance.
Xu Zhenyun had never seen Mu Qingyun like this.
Several thoughts emerged, and suddenly, Xu Zhenyun suddenly realized that——
The woman in front of me is already number one in the world.
Is this the transformation after becoming number one in the world?
Xu Zhenyun said sincerely: "Master, congratulations."
Mu Qingyun came back to her senses, turned her head and looked at Xu Zhenyun, the red in her eyes seemed to be two points darker; suddenly she stretched out her left arm.
This movement seemed to touch the top of Xu Zhenyun's head, and also seemed to touch the center of Xu Zhenyun's eyebrows like the story of Xu Qingshuang.
But when his arm reached close, he suddenly changed direction and just tapped Xu Zhenyun on the shoulder.
The unique intimacy and tacit understanding are different from the past.
Xu Zhenyun was startled for a moment, then smiled casually and said: "The way to enter the world is to act spontaneously and show off your heart to your heart's content. Master, you have achieved the first place in Jiwu Immortal Monument, so you are not indifferent, right? Do you want to celebrate?"
Mu Qingyun's eyes once again glanced at Xu Zhenyun. This was an action she had made so many times today.
Then she smiled in relief and said, "You are right."
Looking around, Mu Qingyun said in a brisk voice: "I have never noticed before that Pingshui is located on a high platform, but it is a worldly and pure place. It is a good place for chatting and drinking."
A worldly and pure place...
Xu Zhenyun's mind was sharp and he immediately realized that this was a brand new "concept".
It is easy for a Taoist to seek purity, just finding a small world or a mountain gate at random is enough; if there is a need for "secular cultivation", it will be a different scene hidden in the bustling world of mortals.
Either this or that, Jingwei is clear.
But the "pure place of the secular world" prefers to seek purity from the secular world.
What kind of state of mind is this?
When thoughts came to mind, Mu Qingyun waved her hand casually, and the silver thread on the ring finger of her left hand suddenly brightened.
Xu Zhenyun took a closer look and found that this was a gift ring that he had never noticed before.
In front of the two of them, a square jade case and two green mugwort futons suddenly appeared.
Whether it is a jade table or a futon, there are no carvings on it, returning to nature; but the natural texture presents a unique texture.
Mu Qingyun said: "Sit down."
The voice is clearer than before; the tone is soft and soft, but there is a rare strength in it.
As soon as she finished speaking, she took the first step and sat down.
Xu Zhenyun followed the good advice and sat across from him in a carefree manner.
The moment Xu Zhenyun sat down, there was already a two-section bamboo-shaped gray porcelain pot on the jade table. The handle was a semicircular bamboo handle more than a foot high; two cloud-patterned green wood cups were placed on the table for two people. before.
Xu Zhenyun's eyelids twitched.
These items may seem ordinary; however, such items with a monk-like style often only appear in places of practice.
When used in the secular world, they usually follow the local customs and conform to the secular style.
Among Mu Qingyun's precepts, there are no shortage of tables and chairs used in "mundane daily life"; but she chose to enter the world through Taoism.
Is this what "the worldly pure place" means? Completely breaking the boundaries between the two?
Mu Qingyun smiled and said, "You won't let me pour a drink for you?"
Xu Zhenyun smiled and said: "Where."
He immediately picked up the porcelain pot and filled it for Mu Qingyun and himself in turn.
The wine is amber in color with a slight green tinge; the taste that pours into the nose is not very aggressive, but it is mellow and substantial.
Mu Qingyun raised the wine glass and hung it in the air.
Xu Zhenyun understood, his eyes lit up, and he quickly raised his wine glass.
The two wooden cups touched lightly and made a quiet, slightly strangled sound.
The two drank it all in one gulp.
Xu Zhenyun praised: "Good wine."
It doesn't look like a very special amber wine. It tastes sweet in the mouth and has no threshold. Xu Zhenyun dared to say that even if a non-drinker had a drink, he would never resist.
But what's rare is that it has a mellow taste and a long aftertaste, and it can withstand tasting, and you can even feel the artistic conception that lingers on your lips and teeth after one cup.
Mu Qingyun gently wiped the corners of her mouth with the back of her hand and smiled faintly.
Xu Zhenyun suddenly understood.
In terms of being knowledgeable and mentally cultivated, Mu Qingyun is much higher than Mu Xueqing and Xiang Tianwen; but regarding the matter of "becoming Mr. Chaoyin's favorite", Mu Qingyun received " "I feel grateful", but it was more important than the two of them.
The moods of Mu Xueqing and Xiang Tianwen were actually similar to their own when they obtained the Daoxin chessboard - more of just the joy of a great opportunity than any lingering thoughts.
This is not only the spirit of youth, but also the fearlessness of the ignorant.
But Mu Qingyun is not like that.
As someone who is originally the pinnacle of power in this world, he will definitely pay more attention to the power of great virtue and further opportunities.
Mu Qingyun suddenly said: "The so-called 'fist bump' should be the completion of the ceremony of 'becoming Mr. Chaoyin's favored one'?"
Xu Zhenyun nodded vigorously.
Since he chose radical gambling at that time, he was already prepared to be discovered by Mu Qingyun!
Mu Qingyun's eyebrows slightly condensed, showing a thoughtful expression, and after a while she said: "If I remember correctly, it is an open secret that you use the 'fist bump' action to encourage... and You have fist-bumped with more than just the four of us, the master and the apprentice."
"Is it a cover-up, or..."
Xu Zhenyun thought slightly, weighed it a little, and chose to tell the truth, but he changed his words: "Currently, there are only four of us who have officially become Mr. Chaoyin's followers. But there are still others who have passed the 'fist bump' and completed the selection ceremony. Teacher Xiaohua, Senior Sister Yuhan, Lu Shuwen, Shen Lianxin."
"But only by reaching the realm of flawlessness, entering Jingchen Heavenly Palace with me, and obtaining 'weapons' and 'keys' can we officially become Mr. Chaoyin's favored one."
Mu Qingyun looked relieved and said immediately: "In other words, it is only a matter of time before they become Mr. Chaoyin's followers?"
Xu Zhenyun thought for a moment and said, "You can say that."
Mu Qingyun's originally erratic eyes suddenly became condensed, and she suddenly looked into Xu Zhenyun's eyes, and her expression became serious: "There is another question - the subsequent choice of Mr. Chaoyin's followers, is it God's choice; or is it yours? Choice?"
Xu Zhenyun's heart skipped a beat.
After thinking quickly, Xu Zhenyun replied decisively: "It is God's choice. But after choosing me as the 'first favored one', the subsequent characters seem to have a relationship with me, which is one of the conditions for becoming a favored one." "
This is candidness at its most radical.
The appearance of the "Little Golden Man" was not determined by Xu Zhenyun's subjective will, so it was of course "God's choice"; Xu Zhenyun could have said it or not in the second half; but after weighing it, he still chose not to deliberately hide his "specialness" .
The secret of the "Mysterious Sound from Heaven" mechanism is the only thing that needs to be concealed.
But other than that, there is no need to pretend that oneself is exactly the same as other "favored ones", it is just a matter of order.
It is more beneficial to oneself to show a vague "dominant" status.
Xu Zhenyun is confident that with his current achievements and "specialness", he is qualified to make such a choice!
After hearing this, Mu Qingyun picked up the wooden cup again and hung it in the air without moving.
Xu Zhenyun was startled, then smiled calmly, picked up the wine glass again, and gently clinked the glass with Mu Qingyun.
After drinking the second cup, Mu Qingyun said meaningfully: "From now on... we will be the same people."
Xu Zhenyun laughed and said, "Isn't it true in the past?"
Mu Qingyun nodded slightly, then immediately shook her head again, sighing: "Of course I hope so; but I'm also vaguely afraid that it's not."
Xu Zhenyun was stunned.
In the past and now, the meaning of "people of the same mind" may not be the same——
In the past, the so-called fellow Taoist refers to the identity of "Da Jin Daoist monks"; but now the "fellow Taoist" refers to the new identity of "the dependent of Mr. Chaoyin".
But in Xu Zhenyun's view, there is no doubt that in the past and now, we are all "people of the same mind", but the connotation has changed.
Unexpectedly, Mu Qingyun answered like this.
After thinking about it carefully, Mu Qingyun's unintentional kindness now was not only the relationship of "Mr. Chaoyin's favorite"; it was also the fact that they had revealed their true colors to each other today, which allowed her to truly see her true colors.
Mu Qingyun naturally knew that Xu Zhenyun had already understood this, so he pointed it out bluntly:
"After Xinyuan Continent entered the National War Era, the general trend of the world was actually divided for a long time and must be reunited. However, the reason why the Tao and Fruit of Entering the World has not been able to appear in the world, and Xinyuan Continent has not been able to be unified; an important reason is that the mysterious power of the starry sky prevents it."
"I learned through special channels that the power of the starry sky is divided into three levels - known as the first starry sky, the second starry sky, and the third starry sky."
"Among them, the power of the first and second starry sky has played a role in hindering the unification of Xinyuan's continent, and it has intervened in the fight between the immortal dynasties not once or twice. But the third starry sky, known as the force that promotes the unification of Xinyuan's continent, has It has always been a secret legend with no actual results."
Xu Zhenyun suddenly became enlightened and said: "So...from the very beginning, the upper echelons of the Great Jin Dynasty, including you, Master, suspected that I was the incarnation of the power of the third starry sky; and it was finally 'confirmed' in the battle of the Seventh Sky. ?”
Mu Qingyun drank another drink and said calmly: "Not bad."
After drinking another drink, Mu Qingyun said: "But even if the mysterious power of the third starry sky seems to be beneficial to promoting the unification of the Xinyuan continent, it is now a great alliance for me. But at the last moment, is it true?" Comrade', but it's hard to say."
"So, even if I thought highly of you... before I asked you about my true feelings, to be honest with you, I still had reservations. In fact, I have tried many times to test your 'human spirit' and 'extraordinary spirit'. Where is the limit of power?"
"Of course, the results are quite satisfactory."
"If I have a clear conscience, I have always regarded you as the direct descendant of Da Jin."
"You can always believe that these words are still ringing in your ears, right? I admit that there is a meaning of 'rebounding the pipa string test'; but after all, I am not deceiving you."
Open your heart, it's so bad.
Xu Zhenyun was lost in thought for a while, then hesitantly said: "But why not - Mr. Chaoyin's inheritance and the power of the so-called 'Third Starry Sky' are originally one? In fact, your previous guess was not wrong?"
Mu Qingyun took out a hazelnut from the bamboo basket with her delicate hands, gently crushed the shell, shook her head firmly and said, "No."
"The moment I entered the apse, I instinctively had this thought in my mind; but eternal opinions will never be broken."
(End of chapter)
