Chapter 48

Hearing this, Ningguang and the others fell silent.

But Seeing Zhongli was quite satisfied with this feeling.

An oath is similar to a contract.

When an oath is broken, the heavens condemn; Seeing Zhongli loved such scenarios the most.

In his heart, oaths and contracts share the same nature—they are existences that cannot be defied.

After a short pause, Ningguang still raised her head and said:

"Even so, I can swear that the Liyue garrison has absolutely no intention of prying into or monitoring Mr. Jiang Yan."

Jiang Yan was helpless and waved his hand, saying:

"There is no need for that. To me, it is just a simple matter of convenience. If you are willing to send an army, then send them."

"My morning lessons are held daily without fail. Rather than admiring them alone, I might as well help you all grow stronger."

"Furthermore, I do not believe you are capable of monitoring me."

Jiang Yan joked, and Ningguang breathed a sigh of relief.

But she continued:

"That is only natural. Mr. Jiang Yan can traverse Teyvat with a single step, a feat that even the Geo Archon would likely find difficult to detect."

"However, Liyue is a nation of contracts, pursuing the justice of contracts. Perhaps to you, Mr. Jiang Yan, the morning lessons are just a part of daily life."

"But this strengthening is of great significance to the Liyue Millelith. We cannot accept this gift with a clear conscience."

"If Mr. Jiang Yan truly has no needs, then please forgive Ningguang for acting on her own initiative."

"The Shushan Sect's blessed land has just been established and requires many living things to enrich its vitality. Why not let Liyue Harbor collect them for you across Teyvat?"

"As for the specific quantities, I will return and convene the Liyue Qixing meeting to consider it."

Seeing Ningguang so persistent, Jiang Yan did not refuse again. If one were to ask what the Shushan blessed land needed now...

It was indeed some animals to enrich its vitality.

Ningguang felt a sense of joy in her heart.

This could be considered an unexpected gain.

Given the gold content of Jiang Yan's morning lessons, as long as the Millelith stayed here for a year,

they would surely be strong enough to rival Vision holders.

By then, Liyue would possess an unimaginably elite force.

The Fatui?

They could eat Liyue's dust!

Thinking this, a smile appeared on the corner of Ningguang's mouth.

Jiang Yan waved his hand, and many teacups appeared before them. From somewhere in the sky, golden osmanthus flowers flew down like mist.

They went straight into everyone's teacups, and immediately after, at the bottom of the cups, right before everyone's eyes, something appeared out of nothing.

Steaming hot tea emerged.

Jiang Yan's eyes held a smile as he looked at Seeing Zhongli, who was silent on the side, and said faintly:

"Wishing to buy osmanthus flowers to carry with wine..."

Seeing Zhongli sighed leisurely, picked up his teacup, felt the slightly scalding temperature, and said softly:

"It is only a pity that old friends..."

Before Seeing Zhongli could finish, Jiang Yan suddenly interrupted him and said softly:

"Spring days are not late; there will be a time for us to meet again."

Seeing Zhongli was stunned, staring blankly at Jiang Yan.

At this moment, Jiang Yan, with his head lowered and a gentle smile, suddenly brought peace to Seeing Zhongli's previously bewildered heart.

A path to the heavens had opened.

That calm self-confidence made Seeing Zhongli finally believe that cultivation...

truly could allow for a time to meet again.

After a moment of silence, Seeing Zhongli suddenly laughed heartily.

This was the first time the immortals had seen Seeing Zhongli laugh so happily. In the past, even during gatherings of the immortals, the happiest he would be was a faint smile.

Now...

Seeing Zhongli seemed to be in a very good mood.

Inevitably, Master Wu Zhu and the others were influenced as well; even the cold-faced Master Wu Zhu revealed a hint of a smile.

"Good! A wonderful 'there will be a time for us to meet again'..."

Seeing Zhongli sighed with emotion and solemnly raised his teacup.

"It is a pity there is no wine in the cup, otherwise I would certainly drink until we were both intoxicated with fellow Daoist Jiang Yan!"

Jiang Yan smiled without a word and gently clinked his teacup against Seeing Zhongli's.

Even though it was tea, the two of them inexplicably drank it with the grandeur of downing a cup of wine.

The two looked at each other and smiled; everything was understood without words.

Setting down the teacups, the tea inside appeared out of nothing once more.

Jiang Yan straightened his expression slightly and said:

"So, you came to find me today to pay a visit on behalf of Liyue."

"Or... have you already considered whether you are prepared to join the Shushan Sect?"

36. Heading to the Shushan Blessed Land, becoming a disciple!

Hearing Jiang Yan's question, everyone fell silent, then immediately looked at Seeing Zhongli in unison.

The latter was also at a loss for words for a moment.

If he said he wanted to join the Shushan Sect, it would seem too hasty, and from the moment he learned about cultivation until now,

it had only been one day at most.

But to say he did not want to join the Shushan Sect...

Not to mention whether Jiang Yan would think, "Since you don't want to join, why are you here bothering me today?"

And...

Everyone had seen the exquisiteness of cultivation and truly could not refuse it.

Seeing Zhongli silent for a long time, Jiang Yan smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Morax, do you perhaps feel that the time is too short and you haven't considered it thoroughly?"

Seeing Zhongli hesitated slightly and nodded.

Jiang Yan laughed in spite of himself, shook his head, and said:

"I feel that Fellow Daoist Morax seems to be overthinking things."

Seeing Zhongli was stunned for a moment, looking at Jiang Yan with confusion.

The latter said:

"I can perceive that you, Fellow Daoist Morax, already have the intention to join the Shushan Sect in your heart."

"What you are worried about is merely that you have only just come into contact with cultivation for a single day and are rushing to join the Shushan Sect to cultivate."

"You don't understand everything yet, making it difficult to grasp the future direction."

Seeing Zhongli was silent for a moment and nodded.

"But why should one have such worries?"

Jiang Yan chuckled.

"In the cultivation world, cultivation is not widely advertised. Many villagers in isolated mountain villages have never even heard of cultivation."

"But once a genius is born and a cultivation sect comes to recruit disciples, the person will still choose to join without the slightest hesitation."

"People will not abandon the path that allows them to become stronger; if they encounter it, they will use everything they have to walk it."

"Does Fellow Daoist Morax still remember what the essence of cultivation is?"

Seeing Zhongli pondered slightly, appearing somewhat enlightened.

"It is... seeking the Dao."

"Exactly."

Jiang Yan nodded.

"The essence of cultivation is seeking the Dao, using a mortal body to master the power of heaven and earth."