nycdaug Chapter 307: Contentment is the key to happiness
Chapter 307: Contentment is the key to happiness
Yuqing Palace.
Inside the palace.
True Man Jiuyang sat on the throne on the high platform, his posture upright, like an unshakable mountain.
He crossed his hands and placed them on the black Taoist robe between his knees. The ancient runes embroidered on the robe seemed to contain endless power.
It was emitting a faint golden light, illuminating his closed-eye face, adding a touch of mystery.
Xu Wan stood respectfully beside him, her eyes full of admiration and worship.
The hall was filled with smoke, which was the smoke emitted by the burning incense sticks. The smoke, with a rich fragrance, filled the entire hall.
Xu Wan was already accustomed to the smell of this incense.
She recalled how she couldn't stand the smell of this fragrance when she first entered the Taoist sect half a year ago, and it caused her to feel dizzy.
After a moment of silence, Xu Wan couldn't help but start looking for a topic.
She said softly, "Master, your robes have so many styles and colors. You can choose the color you like every day. It's really enviable.
Unlike me, I only wear one style, and it’s white, which is very monotonous.”
There was a hint of playfulness and coquettishness in the words.
True Man Jiuyang did not open his eyes, but simply responded calmly: "As long as you practice hard, you will be able to do it in the future.
There are many styles of Taoist robes, and you can change them every day as you like."
His voice was calm and deep, as if it contained endless wisdom and power.
But Xu Wan didn't seem very satisfied with this answer.
She frowned slightly and said, "When will it be realized?"
There was a hint of urgency and anticipation in her tone.
Upon hearing this, True Man Jiuyang slowly opened his eyes and glanced sideways at Xu Wan who was standing beside him.
Xu Wan tied her hair into a high ponytail with a white headband, looking heroic.
She was wearing a purple dress embroidered with purple lotus flowers.
Wearing a red cape, she looks even more charming.
Then, True Man Jiuyang's gaze fell on Xu Wan's left hand placed at her side. There was a ring on the middle finger, shining with a mysterious light.
His brows furrowed and his expression became serious.
Xu Wan noticed the gaze of True Man Jiuyang, raised her left hand, and looked at the ring on her middle finger, puzzled.
She looked at Master Jiuyang again, smiled slightly, and said, "Master, this storage ring is not a gift from you, is it?"
There was a hint of mischief and anticipation in her voice, as if she was waiting for a positive answer from Master Jiuyang.
"It was given to you by the Dragon God." True Man Jiuyang said in a cold tone.
Xu Wan's eyes widened upon hearing this, her face filled with disbelief: "Is it him?"
True Man Jiuyang nodded gently, his eyes deep.
Then, he spoke slowly, with a hint of majesty in his voice: "Jinglian, are you willing to take this forgetfulness pill?
Then you will no longer have any distracting thoughts, and you will no longer dream of the dragon."
Xu Wan lowered her head upon hearing this, a look of slight grievance on her face: "I...
I've forgotten what he looks like.
What's your name? Do you still need to take the Forgetfulness Pill?"
Jiuyang Zhenren sighed and patiently explained: "Although you have forgotten his appearance and name,
But your obsession with him still exists.
If you are too obsessed, it will give rise to inner demons.
Jinglian, you should be satisfied.
At least he once loved you deeply.
And he just came down to earth to go through a love tribulation with you."
"Love tribulation?"
Xu Wan frowned slightly, her face full of confusion.
True Man Jiuyang continued, "That's right.
You are his destined love tribulation, and he came to this world just to overcome this love tribulation.
Now, he has successfully overcome the tribulation and returned, but there is no possibility for you and him anymore.
This is your destiny, and it is also the arrangement of heaven."
Xu Wan nodded, not quite understanding, with a determined light flashing in her eyes, and replied, "Master, I think I understand.
I will cultivate well, seal my heart and lock away all love from now on, and let the world look up to me."
Upon hearing this, True Man Jiuyang raised the corners of his mouth and smiled happily.
He cleverly avoided the topic and said, "Why is it taking so long for Bai Yuan to get the Forgetfulness Pill? It's really frustrating."
Xu Wan laughed like a silver bell, clear and pleasant.
After a moment, she put away her smile, looked at Master Jiuyang curiously, and asked, "Master, does Senior Brother Bai Yuan like me?
So that's why you let him cultivate the Supreme Merciless Way to stop his thoughts?"
Jiuyang Zhenren's face darkened, his eyes were like torches, and he asked, "What?
Jinglian, are you actually planning to take over Bai Yuan now? "
Xu Wan looked fearless and began to joke, "Why?
Master, are you still afraid that I might kidnap him?"
True Man Jiuyang replied sternly, “Of course, you two must not develop any romantic feelings for each other.
Bai Yuan can only stay by my side and dedicate himself to the Daoist sect."
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
After a moment, she took her hand away and said playfully, "Master, you are really...
Treat your brother like your own son..."
"Of course. Bai Yuan was raised by my master. How could I not know what he is thinking?"
True Man Jiuyang answered seriously, his words revealing his deep understanding of Bai Yuan.
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan laughed again, and the laughter was as sweet as a silver bell.
Then, she bowed slightly to Master Jiuyang, her eyes filled with gratitude and satisfaction: "Master, I think I should be satisfied.
I am truly happy to have the love of you and my adoptive father, as well as the deep affection of Senior Brother Bai Yuan."
Upon hearing this, True Man Jiuyang nodded slightly, a relieved smile on his face.
Just then, Bai Yuan slowly walked in from outside the hall.
As soon as he stepped through the threshold, he heard Xu Wan's words.
I was slightly stunned.
She actually already knew my feelings...
True Man Jiuyang cast his gaze downwards, only to see Bai Yuan holding a whisk in his left hand.
He held an exquisite brocade box in his right hand and stood there with his head lowered, his expression somewhat complicated.
True Man Jiuyang called out softly, "Bai Yuan."
Bai Yuan finally woke up from his dream, raised his head, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
He strode towards the platform with big steps, each step seeming so steady and powerful.
A moment later, Bai Yuan arrived on the platform. His steps were steady and his expression was solemn.
After he stood still, he bowed to the Nine Yang Master on the platform and said respectfully, "Master, the Forgetfulness Pill has been retrieved."
As he spoke, he handed over the brocade box in his hand and presented it with both hands.
The moment True Man Jiuyang opened the brocade box, Bai Yuan's heart rose to his throat.
He stared intently at the pills in the box, his expression complicated, filled with fear and deep uneasiness.
Upon seeing this, True Man Jiuyang smiled heartily, and that smile seemed to contain endless wisdom and open-mindedness.
"Bai Yuan, it seems you still don't dare to change the elixir without permission. This Forgetfulness Pill is indeed real."
There was a hint of approval and a hint of ridicule in his tone.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yuan's expression became even more respectful, and he replied, "Master, if you ask me to take the Forgetfulness Pill, I will take it."
There was no hesitation in his tone, only deep respect for his master.
Xu Wan, who was standing next to Master Jiuyang, looked at Bai Yuan in front of him with a playful smile on his face.
"Brother Bai Yuan, you are truly Master's good son. You are so well behaved."
There was a hint of joking and teasing in her tone.
Upon hearing this, True Man Jiuyang slowly stood up, handed the brocade box in his hand to Xu Wan, and gave an order.
"Jinglian, these two are yours."
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.
And Bo Yuan also felt uncomfortable because of this.
He hurriedly requested: "Master, please eat two of these.
It seems like the drug is a bit too strong, isn't it? "
True Man Jiuyang smiled slightly and ignored his request.
Xu Wan took the brocade box and looked at the two green pills as big as pearls inside. A hint of determination flashed in her eyes.
She picked up the two pills without hesitation and put them in her mouth.
Seeing this, Bai Yuan couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration in his heart.
Junior brother, you are really generous!
No wonder the Emperor is so infatuated with you...
True Man Jiuyang looked at Xu Wan's actions and nodded with satisfaction.