Chapter 453: All of Them

Chapter 453: All of Them

Xi Qing was an immortal, but she rarely studied Dao Companion Techniques. Instead, she recommended techniques based on people’s physiques and cultivation levels, which was a touchy subject for her.

She had a plethora of technique names rattling around in her head, but she couldn’t just blurt them out. If they didn’t match both parties’ cultivation levels and physiques, it could backfire. Rather than advancing together, they might end up spiraling into danger—grabbing hands with death!

In a sense, that would indeed ensure they stayed together for life.

Turning her gaze to Xi Lan, she said, “Sister, you have quite a bit of knowledge about Dao Companion Techniques. Since Miss Liu has humbly sought advice, why don’t you give her a talk?”

The ball was expertly kicked to Xi Lan’s feet.

“Ah? Me?”

“Yes, just give a brief explanation.”

Xi Qing stepped aside, leaving the stage to Xi Lan.

“Um…”

Xi Lan approached. As a fairy of the Tianyuan Hall, she had some insight into romantic affairs. Discussing relationships naturally involved Dao companions and their techniques. Relationships were the big subject, while Dao Companion Techniques were the specialized course.

Of course, her knowledge was mostly theoretical; practical advice was tricky since she didn’t have a Dao companion herself.

However, she could offer training suggestions based on their situations.

Liu Shuqin and Lin Nuo weren’t Dao companions; she just wanted to learn and broaden her horizons, so she could provide a bit of insight.

“Then, Miss Liu, let’s take you and Young Master Lin as examples. Please share your cultivation conditions, and I’ll offer some advice.”

“Okay.”

Liu Shuqin nodded and excitedly began to detail her cultivation status: “I have a mixed spiritual root of earth and wind, currently at the sixth stage of the Spiritual Realm…”

Liu Shuqin briefly described her cultivation state. Xi Lan nodded thoughtfully and then asked Lin Nuo, “Young Master Lin, what about you?”

Lin Nuo was about to say he was a lowly third-stage novice when Liu Shuqin piped up first, “My junior brother has a wind spiritual root. His current Spiritual Realm detection is at the third stage, but his strength far surpasses that of a typical third-stage—much beyond mine! He’s skilled in sword techniques, magic arrays, spell crafting, medicine, and more! His favorite snack is meat floss cake, and he loves the Dragon Well tea I brew for him…”

Liu Shuqin rambled on, providing more details than about herself. It felt like a torrent of information flooding into Xi Lan’s mind, which then spun to process it all.

Hearing Liu Shuqin talk, Lin Nuo sounded like an extraordinary master—an all-rounder who could do anything! No wonder Qin Shili and Liu Shuqin were head over heels for him, their affection levels skyrocketing.

“Young Master Lin is so skilled; I’m afraid my suggestions might not cut it…”

“What cultivation? Just a third stage! Don’t overthink it. Just give examples; it’s no big deal.”

Lin Nuo interjected with a sarcastic remark. While part of what Liu said was accurate, a lot was exaggerated.

Especially the medicine part—that was his eternal pain! He ended up guiding Liu Shuqin for no reason and became some sort of medical fairy, getting criticized by a bunch of locals.

“Well, in that case…”

Xi Lan pondered for a moment, recalling the knowledge Yue Lao had shared with her. Considering Lin Nuo and Liu Shuqin’s conditions, she considered which Dao Companion Techniques would suit them.

“From what I see, you both share the wind spiritual root attribute, so the Wind Rotation Technique is quite good, mainly focusing on wind techniques. Then there’s the Wind and Earth Convergence Technique, which suits Miss Liu’s mixed earth-wind spiritual root. You could also try the Sky Benefiting Technique, where Miss Liu focuses on defense and healing, while Young Master Lin takes the lead in attacking—a solid option…”

Xi Lan offered a lengthy list of suggestions that made sense.

Liu Shuqin was quite satisfied, jotting down these techniques to practice with her junior brother when the opportunity arose.

“Then we won’t disturb you two any longer and shall take our leave.”

Xi Lan and Xi Qing bowed and began to exit, discussing future matters as they left.

Once they were gone, Liu Shuqin looked down at Lin Nuo and said, “Junior brother, let’s try practicing Dao Companion Techniques!”

“What?”

Lin Nuo was slightly surprised. “But that was just an example; why should we practice that?”

“Dao Companion Techniques don’t specifically require one to be Dao companions; any two people with good tacit understanding can cultivate them. If you choose the right direction, it benefits both parties’ cultivation immensely!”

“Not helpful.”

“Then why do you and Kexin practice? Aren’t you two Dao companions?” Liu Shuqin challenged Lin Nuo.

“Not exactly; there’s a reason.”

“What reason?”

“Not something I can describe.”

“Which means you are Dao companions, right?”

“I said no! Ugh, forget it.”

Lin Nuo sighed. Why did he have to practice the Dual Dance Sword Technique with the protagonist? It only restricted her!

If she practiced the Dual Dance Sword Technique, she wouldn’t have time to focus on anything else.

This technique required cooperation, and if he didn’t participate, Su Kexin wouldn’t produce any decent effect and would also be leeching off the protagonist’s strength.

“If you don’t believe me, then give it a try! If it doesn’t work, we can stop, okay?”

“Sure.”

Liu Shuqin nodded satisfactorily. She didn’t believe her understanding wouldn’t measure up to Su Kexin’s!

“What do you want to practice?” Lin Nuo asked.

“All of them.”

“All… of them?”

Only a child would choose one; adults wanted everything!

…

“Why didn’t it show anything?”

“Not sure. Lin Nuo’s fate is still uncertain, full of doubts. I suspect he’s a hypocritical romantic, actually harboring no feelings for them,” Xi Lan speculated.

“That can’t be true.”

Xi Qing pondered; why was she even involved in this fate business when she wasn’t the one managing it?

Suddenly, they spotted a girl humming a tune walking by. They recognized her—it was Lin Nuo’s little junior sister, Su Kexin.

At that moment, they noticed the sword in Su Kexin’s hands and recalled Lin Nuo’s sword.

“Sister, Miss Su’s sword bears quite a resemblance to Young Master Lin’s.”

“Yes, it shouldn’t just be a visual similarity. Oh, right.”

Xi Qing remembered something important. She had seen Su Kexin at Zifeng Valley before—her sword was indeed crafted similarly to Lin Nuo’s, both being the Phoenix Twin Swords.

How could she have forgotten this vital information?

“Miss Su’s sword is the Phoenix Twin Swords, which according to other immortals, are meant for Dao companions, yet they aren’t officially Dao companions yet.”

“Could it be her?”

Xi Lan speculated, “I feel that if we were to test it now, we still wouldn’t uncover Young Master Lin’s situation.”

“Sister, we need to try that method.”

“What method?”

“Dream Diving. Though it’s not aligned with immortal principles, it is truly tricky. As they say, ‘What you think during the day can reflect in your dreams.’ We might uncover some critical information in his dreams.”

“Um… if that’s the case… then let’s give it a try. We won’t disturb him after all.”

Xi Lan agreed with this approach, thinking about dive into dreams to search for clues.

As for how to do it, with the magic talisman attached to Lin Nuo, she could use the art of dream diving. While it was akin to peeping, Tianyuan Hall generally discouraged disciples from using it.

But Lin Nuo was simply too tricky! They could only take the risk like a dead horse treated as a live one.

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