Chapter 200

Chapter 200: This Path Has Become Quite Broad, Indeed

“Tomorrow?”

Ming was somewhat puzzled by Yue’s meaning.

By logic, Yue should wait for Qingwan to emerge from her seclusion and then have Qingwan bring him into the Heavenly Profound Gate.

But now, Yue was actually thinking of letting him directly enter the Heavenly Profound Gate?

Ming was confused.

Yue looked at Ming’s puzzled expression and decided not to hide anymore.

Yue sighed, “Prince Xu, it is like this. This Purple Mist Grand Ceremony will greatly influence the selection of the future Holy Sons and Daughters of the Heavenly Profound Gate.

The four great sacred lands will select a pair of Holy Sons and Daughters, that is, two people.

But the Heavenly Profound Gate is different, or rather, most sects in the world only have either a Holy Son or a Holy Maiden, except for peculiar ones like the Black Lotus Sect.

This is mainly because other sects do not have an excess of resources like the four great sacred lands.

If the Heavenly Profound Gate has a Holy Maiden, there won’t be a Holy Son, and if there’s a Holy Son, there won’t be a Holy Maiden.

The advantage of doing so is to concentrate resources on either the Holy Son or the Holy Maiden, also to prevent factions from forming and plunging the Heavenly Profound Gate into internal strife.”

Ming nodded, “This I understand, it’s like appointing a crown prince in a dynasty, right? Only males can be appointed as crown princes in the mundane world, but in the cultivation realm, capable individuals take the position regardless of gender.”

“Yes, yes, roughly that idea.” Hearing Ming’s example, Yue felt everything became clearer; she didn’t need to explain too much, inwardly admiring how smart intellectuals were.

Yue then directly came to the point, “If nothing unexpected happens, this Purple Mist Grand Ceremony will select either a Holy Son or a Holy Maiden. The personally-taught disciples of each peak and hall of the Heavenly Profound Gate have the best chance.

Among them, Uncle Qin, Elder Brother Xia, and Elder Brother Feng are the most likely candidates, totaling six people.”

Ming thought he understood what Yue wanted him to do and responded, “I think I know what Yue wants to say.

To become a Holy Maiden, one needs fame.

I was personally invited by Qingwan, but now I’m being turned away, which, if it gets out, would undoubtedly damage Qingwan’s reputation.

Many cultivators might consider – Qin Qingwan is such a weak person that even her guest is turned away, unable to protect anyone, how could she lead the future Heavenly Profound Gate?

Furthermore, my reputation isn’t good, yet Qingwan is close to me. Many cultivators must have complaints, thinking Qingwan doesn’t choose friends carefully.

So Yue wants me to display some strength, at least let others see – I, Xu Ming, am not someone who takes advantage of others’ kindness without merit. In terms of strength, I absolutely deserve the White洼Secret Realm.

After all, in the cultivation world, strength is everything. People without strength, unless they have strong backing, are basically reincarnated already.

When you have a certain level of strength, naturally there will be scholars to debate scriptures for you.”

Yue stared at Ming in surprise, mouth slightly open, eyes blinking.

“What? Did I say something wrong?” Ming asked.

“No,” Yue shook her head, “What Prince said is exactly what I was thinking. I didn’t expect Prince to be so perceptive, figuring it out immediately. Do you have mind-reading abilities?”

Ming laughed, “I don’t have mind-reading abilities. It’s not that hard to guess. However, tomorrow I can go with Yue to the Heavenly Profound Gate. I don’t want to cause any negative impact on Qingwan, but doing so might not be good for you, Yue. Aren’t you afraid of being targeted by sect disciples?”

“Not afraid.” Yue smiled, “Uncle Qin saved my life during an external trial once. My life already belongs to Uncle Qin. Besides, when Uncle Qin becomes the Holy Maiden in the future, wouldn’t Uncle Qin be able to protect me?”

“Ho ho ho, Yue certainly thinks things through clearly. This path has become quite broad indeed.” Ming praised.

“That’s right~” Yue knew Prince Xu was joking with her and also laughed. In Ming’s view, the possibility of Qin Qingwan becoming the Holy Maiden was high, Yue had invested in the right person.

But in Yue’s heart, although Yue unconditionally supported Qin Qingwan, she still thought it was difficult for Uncle Qin to become the Holy Maiden.

“Then Yue, please bring me along tomorrow.” Ming said.

“Please rest assured, Prince. I’ll make arrangements for you tomorrow. I’ll try to avoid any fighting, it definitely won’t affect your injuries.” Yue said.

“Good.” Ming nodded.

Actually, whether or not there will be fighting is something beyond Yue’s control as an inner sect disciple.

But Ming thought it was fine.

What? Would the Heavenly Profound Gate dare to harm the top scholar of the Wu Kingdom?

Yue thanked Ming and went to fetch medicine for him, promising to boil it and serve it to Ming.

Ming did not refuse.

Accepting others’ kindness appropriately makes them feel more at ease.

“You go play, I’ll recuperate.”

Ming patted Shen’s head who was lying on his lap.

“Mm-hmm.”

Shen stood up straight and went to look at ants in the flower bed in the courtyard.

After spending so much time with Shen, Ming discovered her strange hobby – watching ants. Ming closed his eyes to rest, adjusting the Martial True Qi and Spiritual Energy within his body.

But just as Ming closed his eyes and was about to enter meditation, scenes of him and Mo Zhu’er making love inside the Mandarin Duck Cauldron popped into his mind.

Ming sighed softly.

Once you’ve tasted it, you’re bound to miss it, especially for a robust warrior like himself.

Let alone a woman of Mo Zhu’er’s caliber.

That soul-shaking first encounter might even make a man lose interest in any other woman.

That’s why most martial artists are forbidden from losing their virginity before reaching the third realm of martial arts. Not only does it cause yang energy to leak out, damaging the foundation of martial artists,

But also because martial artists grow stronger blood qi as they advance. Once you’ve tasted it, you’ll crave it more.

And having a first time leads to a second. When you can’t control your desires, blood qi keeps leaking out, leading to mistakes, eventually preventing you from entering the Heroic Soul Realm.

Fortunately, since he entered the Heroic Soul Realm, he no longer had those restrictions.

Taking a deep breath, Ming cleared his杂thoughts.

But just as Ming entered meditation again, the system voice sounded in his mind.

Looking at the rewards the system offered him, Ming was momentarily stunned.

What is this thing?