Xu Qing slowly awoke.

The surroundings were no longer arid and dry but filled with refreshing mountain breezes.

"Master, you've finally awakened." The voice was that of Yue Nu, filled with delight.

"Where is Meng Chixing now?" Xu Qing felt a bit disappointed upon waking.

The spiritual duel with Meng Chixing that day, the clash of their spirits, had summoned a thunderous and earth-shattering lightning, as if invisibly opening a portal.

In that instant, Xu Qing's body finally exhausted its Qi-Blood, and he completely passed out.

In truth, he did not dwell on life and death in this world.

If he were to die, perhaps he could return to his original world.

That was also why he felt a bit disappointed upon waking.

"Meng Chixing returned to the Potala Palace."

"Did the Mongol army retreat at that time?"

"Correct."

"Where is this place?"

"The Yuan family's villa in Guanzhong."

"Master Kumei." Yue Nu bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and continued, "Master Kumei said the master's Qi-Blood depletion is severe and needs Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to rejuvenate. The Yuan family's enterprise is large and can afford these medicines. However…"

"What is it?"

"Master Kumei seems intent on sending the master to the Yuan family."

"Hmm, what about the Ancient City of Jingjue?"

"After the Mongol army retreated, the surviving martial artists attended the Twenty-four Solar Terms auction, many obtained what they wanted. Additionally, Master Kumei acquired the Dugu Nine Swords, as for the Heavenly Sin Sword, it was auctioned by a mysterious person."

"Mysterious person?"

"In haste, the subordinates only gathered these tidbits, and more specifics still require time."

"Hmm, where is Han Tang?"

"After following us to the villa…" Yue Nu paused, then continued, "he disappeared."

Xu Qing seemed pensive, then said, "It's hard on you to be so loyal."

"I am willing to follow the master for lifetimes, to brave fire and water without hesitation." Yue Nu suddenly knelt down.

Xu Qing smiled, "What's good about following me?"

"I think the master is a Heavenly Person; by following the master, I have a chance to retain youthful vigor, eternal youth." Yue Nu shared her inner thoughts.

Xu Qing chuckled, "You're quite good, seeing as you didn't betray me while I was unconscious. Now you're truly my confidant. Yue Nu is not a good name; I plan to give you a new name to use when you roam the Worldly Society."

"Thank you, master for bestowing a name."

"Hmm, from now on, you will use the name Su Lianqing when roaming the Worldly Society."

"Yes."

After Xu Qing said this, his demeanor changed.

Through this coma, he seemed to have regained himself.

Su Lianqing was his most loyal subordinate in another world, and now that he gave Yue Nu this name, Xu Qing intended to forge ahead in this world once more.

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Heavenly Traveling Villa, guest hall.

This is the name of the Yuan family's villa, derived from "The Book of Changes" phrase "Heavenly Dao, the noble person is unremittingly strong."

"Daoist Xu, you're finally awake." The manor master, Yuan Wangsun, was a cultured and amiable middle-aged man. In fact, he was not young but had skills to retain his youthful appearance, making him look younger than his actual age.

"Thank you, Manor Master Yuan, for your rescue."

"Daoist Xu, you're too kind; I have long-standing relations with the Quanzhen Sect, in fact, we almost became in-laws."

Xu Qing cupped his hand, "It's all my fault, I didn't manage to marry Miss Sun…"

He couldn't help but sigh.

Yuan Wangsun waved his hand, "Everyone has their fate; this matter shows Miss Sun and I were not meant to be, it's not anyone's fault. By the way, since the Daoist is staying here for a while, if there's nothing else, feel free to browse in the villa's Book Collection Pavilion."

Xu Qing was about to express his gratitude.

Yuan Wangsun said, "True Master Sun has already written to me about it, and your defeat of Meng Chixing before the Mongol army greatly raised the prestige of our Han people. Nowadays, in the Worldly Society, who doesn't speak of you?"

It turns out Xu Qing's battle with Meng Chixing indeed became widely known in the Worldly Society, reaching even the imperial court, with the Mongol Yuan Emperor Kublai himself inquiring about it.

Upon learning Xu Qing was from the Quanzhen Sect, it temporarily lifted the fading momentum of the Quanzhen Sect.

Though not as glorious as in its prime as the world's number one sect, it did see somewhat of a revival.

Moreover, upon hearing of the matter, Kublai was only greatly admiring the successors of Eternal Spring True Master, but had no intention of criticizing Xu Qing.

After all, Mongolians most revered valor.

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"For the upcoming period, I will be reading at the Yuan family's Book Collection Pavilion, you go inquire about the Ming Sect."

"Ming Sect?"

"Yes, I plan to subdue the Ming Sect."

Yue Nu was extremely shocked.

Though aware the master was a Heavenly Person descended, trying to subdue the Ming Sect with their current numbers was undoubtedly like a snake swallowing an elephant. Yet, she was highly emotionally intelligent, knowing that as long as she unconditionally executed any tasks set by this master, the future would surely be comfortable.

Following Xu Qing's orders, Yue Nu quietly descended the mountain to inquire about the Ming Sect.

Xu Qing remained at the Heavenly Traveling Villa, reading the villa's books.

During this time, he didn't see the Yuan family's young master.

It was said that the Yuan family's young master had been missing for some time.

When Xu Qing previously met Master Kumei, he didn't see the Yuan family's young master either, but Yue Nu mentioned seeing them behaving intimately.

Yet Xu Qing felt vaguely something was amiss.

His intuition was that the Yuan family's young master was not the one Yue Nu had encountered.

Setting aside these distractions, Xu Qing immersed himself in reading in the Book Collection Pavilion.

The finest part of the Yuan family's collection was not martial arts but the commentary on "The Book of Changes" by numerous renowned scholars.

Also known as the King of Classics,

This ancient book has inspired countless scholars to pour their efforts into extensive interpretations over the ages.

Xu Qing had read many commentaries on "The Book of Changes" in the Great Yu Dynasty, yet the interpretations in the Yuan family's collection in this world still offered considerable enlightenment.

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