Gift of Treasure: Pure Yang Order

  Yu Qing and the other three stayed in the thatched hut for three days, every morning they would offer incense and flowers to Taiyi Hunyuan Zushi and change the clear water. He worked hard to digest the Tongxuan Zhenjing he had just learned, while Liu Quan seriously cultivated the Taiyi Xuan Gong and Hunyuan Zhenqi. Wei Chen and Situ Ping, apart from practicing swordsmanship and the Five Elements Chapter, would often go down to the river to catch fish, climb trees to steal eggs, and once even used magic to tease the incense guests in front of them, but were caught by Bai Jianchang and brought back, Liu Quan scolded him severely before he calmed down.

  On the fourth day, early in the morning, Yue Qing led everyone to clean up the thatched cottage, sweep the floor, wipe the table, sprinkle water and burn incense.

  Liu Quan asked: "Senior brother, do you think the Liu brothers will agree to reopen the mountain gate?"

  "Don't worry, my master once said that the Old Dao of Mao has unpredictable abilities. Before my master appeared, I didn't have a grasp on it, but now that my master has shown up, it proves that the great fortune of the world is not solely dominated by Emei Sect as it seems on the surface. The Old Dao of Mao originally resents Emei Sect and also has a grudge against killing his disciples, so he must have made some arrangements. Besides, even if they don't want to take action, it doesn't matter. This time I came mainly to bring you to meet my master, now that's already accomplished, how Maoshan Sect will act is just an extra bonus."

  Everyone tidied up their thatched cottages and graves, then went to the temple to kowtow to their ancestors before hurrying off to Yuanshu Palace to prepare for departure.

  Liu Bu Xuan hosted a farewell banquet: "Brother Yue, I have been practicing our Mao Shan secret skills for the past few days. Please ask about the heavenly mechanism."

  "What did the fortune teller say that day?" Yue Qing raised his wine cup and asked with a smile.

  Liu Bu Xuan drank the wine, then said: "I and Third Brother have discussed it, we've decided to reopen the mountain gate, and make the Mao Shan Sect flourish. Yue Shixiong, you revive the Wu Tai Sect, our Mao Shan Sect has decided to join with yours, and Liu Shidi, our two sects from the previous generation have been connected like branches on the same tree, now we should even more join hands and stand shoulder to shoulder, together resisting Emei!"

  Liu Bu said: "Yue Shixiong, I still want those two magical artifacts you took out that day."

  Yue Qing smiled and took out a K'an-Li needle and a banana fan, handing them over.

  Liu Bu Xū received the treasure and handed over the Kǎn Lí Shǔ to Liu Bu Xuán, keeping the Wind Fire Fan for himself.

  Liu Bu Xuan Dao said, "Yue Shixiong, we are not greedy for these two treasures. Listen to me, my eldest brother died at the hands of Emei Sect and was ridiculed by them. This deep-seated hatred must be avenged. In those years, when Chang Mei Zhen Ren accepted disciples, he gave each one a flying sword, such as Bai Yun Jian Ni's White Cloud Sword and Tu Long Ze Ni's Slaughter Dragon Knife. Apart from that, he also helped each person refine a treasure, and the Subduing Dragon Flute and Wind Fire Spirit Fan are two of them. We brothers will take them out to show off, let's see how Emei Sect can deal with us!"

  "Good spirit!" Yue Qing praised, "But this is completely breaking up with Emei, be careful in the future."

  "We've been at odds with Emei for a long time! From the moment Master Brother was killed, we were sworn enemies!" Liu Buwu took out a sandalwood box, held it in both hands and presented it to Yue Qing, first bowing three times, then opening the box and carefully taking out a token from inside and handing it over. "Brother Yue, what do you think of this token?"

  Yue Qing looked at him solemnly and didn't dare to be slow, taking it with both hands. The token was made of pure white jade, over half a foot long, with intricate patterns carved on its surface, holding it in his hand made one feel calm and serene. He examined it for a moment before handing it back: "Brother's eyes are dull, I don't know the wonders of this treasure, you'll have to enlighten me."

  Liu Bu Xū didn't take it: "This treasure is called the Pure Yang Heaven Fairy Order, it was used by the Pure Yang True Person to avoid evil and suppress demons, refine magic and treat strange things. With this treasure, you can avoid water, fire, wind, and thunder, defeat fierce beasts and knives, command all ghosts and gods, and subdue demons and monsters. One order in hand, all evil will surrender! My brother and I have discussed it, we can't just take your treasure for nothing. Brother Yue, listen to me, you want to revive the foundation of Tai Yi's master, this is a difficult time, although my brothers are not wealthy, but our ancestors have accumulated many treasures in the Mao Shan sect, our family assets are still quite rich, if we don't give you a few things, it would be unkind... how can we take something from your hands again..."

  Liu Bu Xuan heard him say something that didn't sound right, and frowned: "Are you drunk?"

  Liu Bu shook his head: "I and Yue Shigong are not outsiders, saying deep or shallow, Yue Shigong only has to bear with it, there is no reason to argue."

  Yue Qing nodded: "Not bad, we brothers, no need to be so particular like outsiders, this pure Yang order..."

  "Take it!" Liu Buxu interrupted Yue Qing's words and directly stuffed the Pure Yang Heaven Token into his hand, "Do you want it or not? As for the Kanli Arrow and the Banana Fan, we can't have them either, they can only be returned in their original form."

  Yue Qing looked at him and said: "Since it's like that, I'll accept it with an open heart."

  After finishing dinner, Yue Qing thanked and declined the hospitality of the Liu brothers, wanting to take Liu Quan to find Xu Fei Niang in Huangshan. However, considering that Canxia Daxian's cave was also located in Huangshan, they had just fought two battles with Emei Sect, Yue Qing killed two Emei elders, and Liu Quan even personally killed Wu Wenqi, the disciple of Canxia Daxian. If a conflict were to arise, it would be difficult for the two young ones to handle, so Yue Qing left Wei Zhan and Si Tu Ping in Mao Shan, entrusting them to the care of the Liu brothers.

  Liu Quan arranged homework for Wei Ting, and Yue Qing also handed over the Juui sword left by Situ Ping's father to Liu Bu Xū: "The cultivation of truth is not limited by time, we need to go find Master Xu to plan a big event. This trip will take several months or even years. These two children are the most obedient and sensible, as they grow older, I hope you can supervise and teach them more, so that they won't waste their homework."

  Liu Bu said with a mouthful of agreement: "Elder brother Yue, you can rest assured, I guarantee to discipline them well!"

  "I'm relieved then." Yue Qing bid farewell to Liu Quan and the Liu brothers, leaving Shangqing Temple and heading straight for Huangshan's Wuyue Peak.

  After the defeat of Hunyuan Zushi, Xu Fei Niang did not return to Wutai Mountain and instead opened a cave in the back mountain of Wulaofeng. She claimed to have changed her evil ways and left the Wutai Sect. Later, many fellow disciples came to visit her, but she refused to see them. Not only did she open a cave under the surveillance of Canxia Dashi, but also befriended Xun Lanyin, the wife of Qi Shuiyuan, making a show of thoroughly reforming herself.

  The Emei Sect didn't believe her at all, pretending to be friendly on the surface but actually keeping a close eye on her. Everyone from top to bottom was nice to her, especially Madame Miao Yi Xun Lan Yin, who often visited her in her cave and almost became a regular guest of Mount Jiuhua. However, they were also secretly plotting against her. Originally, Master Canxia had joined the Yu Tang Goddess's sect and studied in Chao Yin Cave, never returning to Mount Huang. But after that, she completely moved back, using the banner of creating the Mount Huang Sect as an excuse to openly monitor her.

  Xu Fei thought she had succeeded in deceiving the Emei Sect, but this time Yue Qing came to persuade her to change her original plan and follow him on his route. Among the Wudang Sect's members, only this senior sister was the most cunning. Her Taoist skills were high, even stronger than Yue Qing himself, second only to Master Shi Kongzhan. Moreover, she had extensive connections, with friends all over the three mountains and five peaks, four seas and eight wildernesses. If he could gain her support, Yue Qing's future path would be much smoother.

  Yue Qing was still visiting Wulao Peak for the first time, and with Liu Quan, he circled around three times before finding the back mountain cliff in the vast sea of clouds. With a sword light, they parted the thick cloud road and flew up to the Five Cloud Steps.

  As soon as someone stepped on the Five Clouds Step, Xu Fei'niang in the cave had already sensed it and came out to take a look. Seeing that it was them, she was taken aback for a moment, then showed a worried expression: "Younger Brother, you've come to my place, have you passed by Wenbi Peak?"

  Yue Qing smiled and said, "It's true that I flew over from the front of Wenbi Peak. I even saw Canxia Laozhen Ni picking herbs there. My eyes were filled with so much hatred that they could squeeze out blood."

  Xu Fei's expression suddenly changed to one of urgency, "Disciple brother! You're ruining everything!" He pushed Yue Qing out, "Hurry up and leave, I'll pretend to scold you and send you away. Take Liu with you to the nearby Qi Yun Mountain's Tai Su Palace for now, and I'll come find you later to make amends!" As he spoke, he was about to release his flying sword, and it seemed as though he really intended to engage in a fierce battle with the two of them.

  Yue Qing hastily reached out and grabbed her: "Shi Jie! Do you think your thoughts are unknown to the Emei Sect?"

  Xu Fei's mother was taken aback: "What did you say?"

  "Sister, you're harboring a heart full of resentment and revenge, yet you've abandoned your former fellow disciples. Not only that, but you're also actively trying to befriend Cang Xiaozhu and Xun Lanyin, those two despicable women. Do you really think they'll treat you with sincerity? Let's not even mention that they've already seen through your schemes. Even if you weren't from the Five Peaks and didn't have all that history, they would still only see you as an outsider and wouldn't truly befriend you on equal terms!"