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Chapter 26: The Moonlight is Beautiful

Tonight was Yuanchun, and the Wanjian Sect was more lively than ever.

The distant sound of fireworks and firecrackers echoed outside, startling Gu Baiyi from her nightmare.

She abruptly opened her eyes, remnants of crimson still flickering within them.

Once again, she had dreamt of that sunset.

Rising slowly, she walked to the window and gazed outside, white birds took flight as fireworks burst into the sky.

Yuanchun was naturally a day worth celebrating, yet to ...

Chapter 28: The Ivory Plaque

Chen Xiao was astonished by this revelation. He had only sensed a faint aura from the plaque and guessed it was an object of some significance. He never expected it to be made from the tooth of a ferocious beast that had been passed down for thousands of years.

Hearing the Immortal Master confirm that the plaque was crafted from the tooth of an ancient beast, the senior employees of Taxue Xunxian Pavilion were equally shocked. The longer an artifact had been preserved, the more valuable...

Chapter 27: Unparalleled Thick Skin

"Xi..." As soon as Chen Xiao spoke, he was startled by his own voice. His vocal cords tightened from the sudden shock, making his voice hoarse. After barely uttering a syllable, he immediately shut his mouth. Feeling a bit embarrassed by his lack of composure, he cleared his throat before speaking again. "Immortal Master Xi, it is an honor to see you again."

Xi Yunqing gave a slight nod, his deep and powerful voice resonating as he said, "No need for formalities."

Pang Hemu was tr...

Chapter 26: Pang Hemu Encounters an Immortal

Three days had passed, yet the heated discussions surrounding the bronze cauldron had not died down. However, inside Taxue Xunxian Pavilion, things had already settled, and the shopkeeper, master craftsmen, and clerks had all resumed their daily work.

Only after his heartache subsided did Pang Hemu remember to pay attention to other matters. The head shopkeeper quietly informed him that, for some unknown reason, all the goldfish in the Feng Shui pond had died, and the water had splashed...

Chapter 23: Wedding Night

People often say that life’s four greatest joys are: timely rain after a long drought, encountering an old friend in a foreign land, the wedding night, and achieving academic success.

In just over a month, Qiu Che had already experienced two of these joys.

No one in the capital could deny that she was in the spotlight, her future limitless.

What is the difference between people? This was it.

Before coming here, all the young noblemen of her generation had been thorou...

Chapter 22: Wedding

"How's your case going?"

As she spoke, Fu Yijun placed a chess piece on the board, blocking Qiu Che's path.

"Does Your Majesty want to know?"

Qiu Che remained expressionless. "Then you'll have to exchange it for information of equal value."

"Aren't we already partners?" Fu Yijun raised an eyebrow, not falling for the bait. "The emperor will find out sooner or later, so why shouldn't I?"

Qiu Che rubbed the chess piece between her fingers, showing no embarrassment ...

Chapter 21: Imperial Marriage Decree

Yes, this was their plan all along.

Qiu Che wrote a letter seeking the Empress Dowager’s assistance, ensuring that the memorial reached Li Shi’s hands.

The emperor had long suffered under Prime Minister Wu’s dominance. He had been searching for a capable minister to counterbalance Wu’s power but had never considered that the issue lay within the very structure of the current laws.

The late emperor had been wholly focused on unifying the Central Plains, leaving no roo...

Chapter 20: Proposal of Marriage

Because she was a woman, there was no way for her to help Li Qingwu with the poison.

After Qiu Che spoke these words, she had no expectation of receiving a response from Li Qingwu.

She immediately regretted saying it.

Without even looking at the other’s expression, she gently brushed away the other’s hand and turned to leave.

Her back seemed to carry a hint of fleeing in haste.

As expected, Li Qingwu didn’t try to stop her.

She dreamt the same dream a...

Chapter 19: Emotional Barrier

"Can’t diagnose it?"

As soon as Qiu Che returned, she was met by Yu Ming, who came forward with a grave expression and whispered, "No."

"The doctor we brought in is the renowned Chen Huichun from the city. Even he said he couldn’t diagnose it, so it’s likely..."

Qiu Che thought for a moment, then turned her head to look at the old man still blindfolded on the stone bench. "Mr. Chen, I have one thing I don’t understand."

The old doctor trembled. "Go ahead."

Chapter 18: The Courtyard

It was a good question.

The Empress Dowager opened her eyes, intending to hear how Qiu Che would answer.

In the full view of everyone, Qiu Che calmly responded, "Your Majesty, when I left home, my father was wearing this very outfit. I have always respected my father at home... never asking unnecessary questions, fearing to annoy him. I thought it was simply that he dressed more simply today, and did not think much of it."

Her tone was calm.

She was neither flustered b...

Chapter 17: Rosemary

No one noticed that Qiu Che's face turned as pale as a sheet the moment he saw the scene in the room.

The emperor was furious, and Qiu Che, hidden among the crowd, suddenly snapped to attention.

At a glance, he saw that the room was crowded every one of the big names from the banquet, people he couldn't afford to offend.

Forgetting that he was still completely naked, Qiu Zhe instinctively fell to his knees with a thud, his face ashen. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty—"

"C...

Chapter 16: Confusion

After much effort, Qiu Che finally shook off Wu Yiqi. She had only walked halfway along the path, vaguely following the direction her memory recalled, when she saw Li Qingwu's figure.

She wasn't sure how she recognized her, but somehow, she had.

Seeing Li Qingwu relax suddenly after hearing her response, Qiu Che lowered her eyes, a hint of contemplation flashing across her gaze.

Li Qingwu was trembling all over, but her hands were pressed against her back by Qiu Che, making ...

Chapter 25: A Treasure Brings Trouble

The bronze cauldron crashed to the ground, sending a powerful shockwave rippling through the courtyard, as if a massive hammer had struck everyone squarely in the chest. A violent gust of force erupted from the cauldron, sweeping through the crowd. The onlookers were instantly thrown into the air, hurtling backward and slamming into the walls before collapsing in a heap at the corners of the courtyard.

Chen Xiao, caught off guard like the rest of the workers, was also sent flying by the...

Chapter 24: The Mysterious Ceremony

The water wasn’t still; a copper pipe extended from the wall, and a small stream of water flowed through it into the pool. The sound of the water splashing echoed, and the golden fish became even livelier, their fins fluttering as the aquatic plants swayed with the current. There was a hidden outlet at the bottom of the pool where the flowing water silently drained away through a concealed channel, preventing it from ever overflowing.

Such delicacy and charm were rare sights. Several ...

Chapter 23: Joint Strike

Chen Xiao even heard from the servants that the boss had gotten so angry he threw a set of tea cups he particularly liked.

Even Elder Ma and Elder Qi had a displeased look on their faces that day. After all, the accusations from the other party about Pang Hemu forging evidence were essentially questioning their integrity, which was a direct slap in the face. The two old men had been in the business for decades, and this was the first time they had encountered such infuriating behavior. ...

Chapter 22: The Memorable "School Uniform"

Before his death in his previous life, Chen Xiao had taken plenty of medicine. The fragrance from the bronze cauldron was pleasant, yet it carried a faint bitterness—one he would never forget. The unique, slightly acrid scent of medicinal herbs was unmistakable.

However, this alone wasn't enough evidence. What if this type of spiritual incense naturally produced such a scent when burned? Since Mr. Pang wasn't convinced, Chen Xiao decided not to press the matter further.

Instead,...

Chapter 21: The Bronze Cauldron

Chen Xiao had never been deeply knowledgeable about antiques, but he knew that large bronze cauldrons were considered national treasures. Due to the limitations of ancient smelting techniques and the strict control over metal resources, crafting a sizable bronze cauldron required not only exceptional skill but also considerable wealth and power to afford the necessary materials.

The same held true in this world. In fact, it was even more challenging without coal, the only available fuel...

Chapter 20: The Immortal’s Antique

To the neighbors, Chen Xiao appeared to be a man without parents, someone whose wife would directly take charge of the household and not have to deal with a meddling mother-in-law. He had a decent job with reportedly good pay. On top of that, he was capable, managing to furnish the entire house on his own, which suggested that he wasn’t lacking in wealth.

Aunt Huang, seeing that Chen Xiao left early and returned late every day, didn’t feel it was appropriate to visit after dark, so ...

Chapter 19: Was His Feng Shui Good, or Was It a Mistake?

Uncovering this truth was like opening a door to a new world for Chen Xiao. No longer would he have to feel dissatisfied or gaze enviously at those who could cultivate immortality. He could create an entirely new system of cultivation for himself.

However, this new method had its pros and cons. The benefit was that it allowed him to walk the path of immortality, even with a body devoid of talent and spiritual roots. The downside was that he had no idea whether this path would lead to he...

Chapter 18: Gathering Fate

The small courtyard where Chen Xiao had moved in was, frankly speaking, the worst in terms of feng shui compared to all the houses he had inspected with the people living there.

First, its location was not ideal. It sat on a curving road, a bend in the street. The road here resembled a reverse bow, curving outward. In feng shui, roads are seen as water, a symbol of energy and fortune. A reverse-bending road passing in front of a door is considered extremely unlucky for a home, leading t...

Chapter 17: What to Do When You're Hungry Again

Expressing just the right amount of joy and heartfelt gratitude, Chen Xiao left with the heavy three hundred silver coins in his pocket. The master did not invite him to stay for a meal; he wasn’t yet worthy of such a privilege. Chen Xiao wasn’t bothered by being looked down upon; the surprise of the reward was more than enough.

Deep down, he was a little excited. After all, this three hundred silver was the largest sum of money he had earned through his own efforts since coming to ...

Chapter 16: Best Fan

Since recovering his health, Chen Xiao had maintained a habit of three meals a day, plus afternoon tea and late-night snacks. He continued this routine even after arriving in Fancun. The former feng shui master wasn’t about to deny himself good food, so naturally, he chose the best for his meals.

On his first day back, he had Sanshuan go to the village’s evening market to buy half a slab of meat, and also got some fine noodles for his aunt to steam into buns. He claimed it was to im...

Chapter 25: Champion

Today, the misty rain drifted over Bixue Peak, a thousand threads of sorrow, endless like silk threads stretching far into the distance.

Mei He held up an oil-paper umbrella with thirty-two bamboo ribs, shielding herself from the gentle drizzle outside.

Below, the disciples gathered to watch the competition.

Mei He looked at her disciples with satisfaction and spoke loudly, "Today marks the final match of the martial arts trial. Mei wishes all of you success in coming out on...

Chapter 24: Joining Forces

Ji Rong looked at the pale face of Dou Weiyi and nearly burst out laughing.

At this moment, her spiritual energy was depleted, and being able to use the third form, "Nirvana," was already her limit.

Although the phoenix flames were impressive to look at, they were merely an illusion, capable only of breaking through the "Cinnabar Eagle" attack. They couldn't cause any substantial harm to Dou Weiyi.

But just as the flames were about to dissipate, a sword appeared at the edge ...