Looking at Ling Yunhe's expression, Mo Tiange was a bit uncertain about his relationship with Han Shizhi.
They recognized each other as soon as they saw each other, so they were obviously old acquaintances. Moreover, there was a sense of familiarity in their conversation as if they knew each other's situation very well. It seemed they had known each other for a long time.
They didn't seem to be enemies or friends. They both feared each other deeply, but they didn't intend to be enemies.
However, since Ling Yunhe helped her, he wasn't her enemy for now.
"Fellow Daoist Ling." Mo Tiange quickly smiled. "Thank you for helping me, Fellow Daoist Ling."
Ling Yunhe withdrew his gaze and waved at her. "Even if I didn't make a move, Fellow Daoist Qin wouldn't have lost to Han. You don't have to thank me."
Mo Tiange smiled. Her impression of this Cloud-Soaring Crane became even more favorable.
Although Han Shizhi's strength was extraordinary, she was confident she wouldn't lose.
However, Ling Yunhe scared him away, which saved her a lot of effort. After all, Han Shizhi wasn't an ordinary person. If they really fought, it would be difficult for her to come out unscathed.
The most rare thing was that Ling Yunhe helped her but didn't take credit for it.
From this point of view, he was a smart person. He didn't force her to repay his kindness, but he made Mo Tiange have a good impression of him. Therefore, she inevitably had to think about the matter of Carefree Valley.
"Why are you here, Fellow Daoist Ling?" Mo Tiange asked. "Could it be that you couldn't sleep at night and came out to take a walk?"
She said this with a smile. They were both Core Formation cultivators, so why would they need to sleep?
Ling Yunhe knew she was teasing him.
He also smiled and said, "If cultivators didn't need to sleep, I really wouldn't have been able to sleep."
Mo Tiange didn't expect to get such an answer. She was startled, but she guessed why he said that, so she hesitated.
Ling Yunhe helped her just now, so she should express her concern. However, if she continued to talk about it, it would inevitably involve Ling Clan's secrets.
She came to Yunzhong to see the scenery and make friends with Yunzhong's cultivators, but she didn't want to get involved in these grudges.
Since he was able to become a candidate for the Sect Leader, Ling Yunhe was naturally a sensitive person. As soon as he saw her expression, he thought of a reason. He smiled indifferently and changed the topic. "How did Fellow Daoist Qin offend Han Shizhi?
This person is a professor of the Southern Zhou Country's Yue Shan Academy. He is famous for his ruthlessness and for hiding a dagger in his smile. Although Fellow Daoist Qin's methods are extraordinary, you might not be able to guard against this person's sneak attack. "
"Really?"
Upon hearing what he said, Mo Tiange became a bit curious about Han Shizhi. "As far as I know, most Confucian cultivators cultivate their minds and cultivate their character. Why does Han Shizhi have such a personality?"
Ling Yunhe shook his head and let out a sigh, "Although this Han Shizhi has a vicious personality, he is a genius in terms of cultivation.
He liked to walk the unorthodox path, but he was very good at studying Confucian scriptures.
What he cultivates is a Confucian mental cultivation method, but it is a mental cultivation method that he has researched and created himself. "
"What?" Mo Tiange was shocked. "He's only in the Core Formation realm, but he can already create his own cultivation method?"
She couldn't be blamed for being so shocked. Creating a cultivation method wasn't a simple matter. The cultivation methods that existed in the cultivation world today were either adapted from cultivation methods left over from the Middle Ages era, or they were created by some big sects after several generations of patching and patching.
Although some cultivation methods were created by cultivators themselves, these cultivators were all Nascent Soul cultivators and all of them were outstanding geniuses.
Nowadays, the spiritual aura of heaven and earth was scarce, and many cultivation methods couldn't be cultivated to the peak. Cultivators' use of spiritual aura was incomparable to that of ancient cultivators. Creating a cultivation method was indeed difficult for ordinary cultivators.
Ling Yunhe understood Mo Tiange's surprise very well. He smiled helplessly and said, "That's why I said he's a genius."
Seemingly intrigued by this topic, Ling Yunhe continued, "Fellow Daoist Qin isn't a cultivator from Yunzhong, so you might not understand the situation there.
Southern Zhou Country is the territory of Buddhist and Confucian cultivators. The Yue Shan Academy is the largest academy in Southern Zhou Country. Being able to become a professor in this academy isn't just because your cultivation level is high. "
"Oh?
I really haven't had much contact with Confucian cultivators, so I don't know about the academy's situation. Could it be that professor isn't a title for Core Formation cultivators? "
"Of course not." Ling Yunhe shook his head. "In Southern Zhou Country, the academy is a school for Confucian cultivators.
Ordinary Confucian Aura Refining disciples are the lowest-level students in the academy. Once they build their foundation, they can become lecturers; once they form their Core Formation, they can become assistant lecturers; and once they form their Nascent Soul, they can become professors. "
Mo Tiange was stunned. "Han Shizhi's only a Core Formation cultivator, but he's already a professor …"
"Correct."
Ling Yunhe smiled. "Only some publicly recognized geniuses who make contributions to the academy will be granted the title of high level.
The reason why Han Shizhi is already a professor when he's only in the Core Formation realm is because he created a set of mental cultivation techniques for the Yue Shan Academy. "
Upon hearing the reason, Mo Tiange sighed and said, "Yunzhong is indeed full of talented people." Not to mention others, the people she met today were all extraordinary.
Blackmoon Devil Monarch's divine sense was amazing, Han Shizhi was actually such a genius, Yang Chengji, who was silent most of the time at the trade fair, could easily take out so many beast cores, and Ling Yunhe, who was in front of her, had extraordinary strength.
Mo Tiange didn't know whether Yuan Kong, Qing Yunzi, and Yong Ruyu also had their own unique methods.
Ling Yunhe's gaze fell on Mo Tiange. "Fellow Daoist Qin, you don't need to praise others. Just now, when you fought against Han Shizhi, you didn't seem to be at a disadvantage at all. With this kind of strength, you can be considered one of the top experts in Yunzhong." At this point, he smiled and said, "Sure enough, I didn't misjudge you."
Mo Tiange just smiled after hearing Ling Yunhe's praise.
Under the moonlight, the two of them were silent for a while. Mo Tiange suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist Ling, what's going on with the Carefree Valley you mentioned earlier?"
Ling Yunhe was stunned for a moment before he regained his composure. With a happy expression, he said, "Fellow Daoist Qin, are you willing to accept my invitation?"
Mo Tiange said vaguely, "We'll talk about it later …"
Ling Yunhe didn't get a definite answer, but he didn't feel disappointed. He quickly regained his composure. His gaze swept around and he said with a smile, "Are we going to talk here?"
Mo Tiange was stunned. She apologized, "It's my fault. If you don't mind, Fellow Daoist Ling, why don't you come to my small cave?"
Ling Yunhe didn't stand on ceremony and nodded happily. "That's exactly what I was thinking."
* * *
Mo Tiange was a bit speechless. This person … really didn't know how to be polite. If it was someone else, even if they immediately agreed, they would at least say a few polite words, right?
However, it seemed like he was a magnanimous person, and Mo Tiange happened to like this kind of person.
Talking to this kind of person wasn't very tiring because he was smart enough, and because he was magnanimous, she didn't need to make wild guesses.
This kind of feeling reminded her of Qin Xi. When he was still "Senior Martial Brother Qin," although he had a lot of secrets, he was also smart and magnanimous.
She suddenly missed Qin Xi. She wondered if his Closed Door Meditation was going smoothly.
"Fellow Daoist Qin?" Ling Yunhe, who was about to take a step, saw that Mo Tiange was still standing in the same place, so he turned around and called out in confusion.
"Ah!" Mo Tiange regained her train of thought. She patted her forehead and smiled at him. "Please."
The two of them walked silently until they reached the small cave where Mo Tiange was temporarily staying.
Although the spiritual aura in this cave was ordinary, it was well-arranged. Moonstones glittered, making it as bright as day.
This time, Mo Tiange very politely served him a cup of tea for a guest.
Ling Yunhe was very satisfied. This meant that their relationship had taken a step closer, right?
After drinking the tea, Ling Yunhe spoke again, "Fellow Daoist Qin, I don't want to pry into why you provoked Han Shizhi, but listen to my advice: you must be careful in the future.
This person is narrow-minded and cares a lot about face. If he tripped over you, he'll definitely get it back.
He underestimated you this time, but he might not be so lucky next time. "
Mo Tiange smiled and nodded. "Thank you for reminding me, Fellow Daoist Ling. I'll be careful."
Ling Yunhe's gaze shifted, and he continued to smile. "However, if Fellow Daoist Qin is willing to help me, I'll definitely help you solve Han Shizhi's problem in the future."
Mo Tiange was stunned, but when she thought of Ling Yunhe's identity, she suddenly understood.
Even if Han Shizhi had an extraordinary status in Nanzhou, the person in front of her was one of the candidates for the head of Jiuyan Sect, the biggest cultivation group in Yunzhong. He had a great chance of becoming the head of Jiuyan Sect.
With his help, she naturally wouldn't have to worry about Han Shizhi.
She raised her eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ling, if I agree to go to Carefree Valley with you, what benefits are you willing to give me?"
She asked directly, but Ling Yunhe was very happy. "If Fellow Daoist Qin is willing to help, I'll help you with anything you need as long as I can do it."
Mo Tiange stared at him and continued to ask, "What if I want to get a complete cultivation technique manual from Danxia Sect?"
Ling Yunhe was stunned. "Cultivation technique manual?"
Since this matter was already brought up, Mo Tiange simply said, "Yes.
I won't hide it from Fellow Daoist Ling. I came to Yunzhong this time because I was ordered by my elders to get a cultivation technique manual from Danxia Sect.
However, Fellow Daoist Ling also knows that who would be willing to give a profound cultivation technique to others?
I'm unfamiliar with this place and I don't have any friendship with Danxia Sect, so it's really a headache for me. "
"Is that so?"
Ling Yunhe pondered for a while then glanced at Mo Tiange thoughtfully. "Presumably, the cultivation technique Fellow Daoist Qin is talking about isn't an ordinary cultivation technique, right?"
"… Yes."
Mo Tiange smiled bitterly. "To be honest, I don't have any confidence in this matter and think it's most likely impossible. However, this is my elders' order, so I have to do it."
"First, tell me what cultivation technique Fellow Daoist wants." Ling Yunhe thought for a while then looked at her and said, "Maybe I really have a way."
"It's … the Art of Sunu."
Mo Tiange slowly said those three words then looked up at Ling Yunhe. "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Ling has heard of it?"
"The Art of Sunu …" Ling Yunhe muttered as if he was recalling something. All of a sudden, he stared at Mo Tiange with a sharp gaze. "The Art of Sunu cultivated by Pure Yin female cultivators!?"
"Yes."
Mo Tiange's expression was still calm. "Several thousand years ago, my ancestor was a cultivator in Yunzhong. He once heard that Danxia Sect had a Art of Sunu cultivated by female cultivators with Pure Yin Constitution."