Chapter 106: Tian Can Zhen Si

“Master, count me in!”

Tian Xiaoqing, a girl with a sweet face, raised her hand and said weakly, “I want to go to Mount Matou too!”

Yu Ning asked, “Why are you going to Mount Matou?”

Tian Xiaoqing said, “I want to buy a garment made of Tian Can Zhen Si—I’ve been feeling like several senior brothers keep sneaking glances at me!”

Pfft…

At these words, several senior brothers, led by Hou Muxian, nearly spat blood.

“Don’t you dare slander us!”

“Tian Shimei, what are you talking about?”

“Who’s been spying on you?”

“We’re just Qi Refining cultivators—how could we possibly spy on you?”

Hou Muxian and the other senior brothers turned beet red.

Yu Ning added, “Besides, your senior brothers are all Qi Refining cultivators—they can’t use their spiritual sense to scan through clothing. What are you worried about?”

Tian Xiaoqing said, “Still, it’s no good—Senior Brother is about to advance to Foundation Establishment. Once he reaches that realm, won’t he start spying on me too?”

Uh…

Yu Ning rubbed her forehead: “No one’s that bored!”

“And what about the Ancestor?” Tian Xiaoqing said. “Chongyang Ancestor is a Jin Dan cultivator—he can see through me in a single thought!”

Seeing Yu Ning’s expression grow increasingly stern, Tian Xiaoqing snapped her mouth shut.

“Get out!” Yu Ning roared in fury.

The nine disciples spilled out of Yu Ning’s palace like a swarm of bees.

Zhao Linger pulled Tian Xiaoqing ahead of everyone, saying as they ran, “Tian Shimei, can you use your brain? Can’t you keep your mouth shut?”

“How dare you joke about the Ancestor?”

“Sssss…” Tian Xiaoqing said, “Be gentle! You’re hurting me—weren’t you the one who said you were afraid the Ancestor was spying on you?”

Zhao Linger wanted to slap Tian Xiaoqing right across the face.

Behind them, Xu Kunlun laughed uncontrollably.

“What’s going on?” He Pingsheng looked bewildered. “Senior Brother, what were they talking about?”

“Heh…” Xu Kunlun said, “Little Nine… I’ll ask you—can you use your spiritual sense to sneak a peek at Sixth Sister’s body?”

He Pingsheng quickly shook his head. “No—I can’t see through clothes with my spiritual sense!”

That’s right—Qi Refining cultivators can project their spiritual sense, but not through objects.

It can easily scan what’s behind them, giving them a clear view to avoid ambushes.

But if something blocks the way, the spiritual sense cannot penetrate it.

Just like back in the secret realm, when Linglong couldn’t see inside the jar and got tricked by He Pingsheng!

If her spiritual sense could’ve pierced the jar, she never would’ve opened it.

And of course, you can’t use spiritual sense to see through clothing and glimpse a girl’s body.

As long as the clothing is tightly secured.

But once you reach Foundation Establishment, it’s different.

Foundation Establishment cultivators experience a massive growth in spiritual sense—and a qualitative change. It can now penetrate thin objects to see what’s behind them.

Like clothing.

At Jin Dan level, the spiritual sense grows even stronger, able to pierce through walls.

To such cultivators, ordinary Qi Refining disciples are like dolls with no clothes on.

But there are defenses.

For example, garments made of Tian Can Zhen Si can block spiritual sense.

The [Bai Bao Dai] given to every inner sect disciple of Grand Void Gate is also made of this [Tian Can Zhen Si], so even Jin Dan cultivators cannot see through its contents.

After Xu Kunlun’s explanation, He Pingsheng finally understood.

So that’s how it is.

Tian Can Zhen Si has this kind of benefit?

“Little Nine, what are you going to do now?” Zhao Linger, Tian Xiaoqing, and Xu Kunlun all looked at He Pingsheng.

He Pingsheng said, “My spiritual sense is damaged—I can’t cultivate. I have no choice but to wait for Master to buy me Yu Shen Dan!”

“I’ve been exhausted lately—I plan to rest for a while!”

“Fine!” Zhao Linger said. “We won’t disturb you—everyone go back to your quarters!”

“Little Brother, thank you for the Water Elemental Apricot!”

“Yes, thanks, Little Nine!” Xu Kunlun slapped his chest hard. “If you ever need anything, I’ll die ten thousand times for you!”

Tian Xiaoqing grinned. “Thanks, Little Brother—we all took advantage of you this time!”

He Pingsheng said, “What advantage? We’re siblings—we’re like family. But by the way, be careful. Follow Master’s orders and don’t leave Xiuzhu Peak casually!”

“There are too many people out there scheming against us!”

The four parted ways and returned to their own courtyards.

He Pingsheng hung a sign reading [Cultivating] at his gate, then locked it from inside.

He activated a Rank-One array.

He returned to his room.

Sitting down, He Pingsheng exhaled deeply.

The events of killing Linglong and Luoyu in the secret realm, and then killing Yu De after emerging—those were mostly behind him.

Now, he needed to consider cultivation.

But…

His brow furrowed slightly.

Tian Xiaoqing’s words had just reminded him.

Xiuzhu Peak isn’t just full of Qi Refining disciples—it has Foundation Establishment and Jin Dan cultivators too.

Especially Jin Dan Ancestor, whose spiritual sense is strong enough to pierce through walls effortlessly.

That means, if the Ancestor wished, he could see any disciple’s situation.

That sent a chill down his spine.

Before, He Pingsheng was just an ordinary disciple—unremarkable, unnoticed. The Ancestor likely paid him no mind at all.

But now, he had become the focal point of Xiuzhu Peak.

What if the Ancestor grew curious and sent a single thought his way—wouldn’t all his secrets be exposed?

What to do?

Nothing to do?

For now, he could only avoid bringing out the Ju Bao Pen.

Or better yet—find something to block the Ancestor’s spiritual sense!

He Pingsheng thought for a while, then left his courtyard and went to Tian Xiaoqing’s.

“Little Brother… aren’t you supposed to be resting?” Tian Xiaoqing let him in, then sealed her array.

The two sat down in Tian Xiaoqing’s bedroom.

“Senior Sister… I actually want some Tian Can Zhen Si too,” He Pingsheng explained his purpose.

Tian Xiaoqing burst out laughing. “You’re a man—why do you need Tian Can Zhen Si? Afraid someone will look at you?”

He Pingsheng said, “Why wouldn’t I be afraid?”

“What if Master… sneaks a peek at me?”

“Pfft…” Tian Xiaoqing laughed so hard she spat. “Gagaga… saying Master spies on you? You might as well say Zhao Shijie and I are spying on you!”

He Pingsheng snapped his head up. “You really watched me?”

“No way!” Tian Xiaoqing blushed. “How could I? I’m only Qi Refining—I don’t have that kind of spiritual sense to spy on you. Alright… what do you want me to do?”

“Just say it.”

“Fine,” He Pingsheng said. “If the market at Mount Matou sells Tian Can Zhen Si garments, it must sell Tian Can Zhen Si bedding too.”

Tian Xiaoqing nodded. “Yes.”

He Pingsheng asked, “How many spirit stones for a set?”

Tian Xiaoqing said, “It’s not cheap—about a hundred spirit stones per set.”