Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

Chapter 432: The Wrong Path

The book "The Fake Heiress" has come to an end.

Gu Yiguan of Zhaixinglou closed the storybook and made his evaluation:

"This is heretical theory."

"Why?"

Elder Chi was somewhat puzzled.

He thought the book was well-written, saying, "Don't be fixated on petty profits; the world is vast, but the narrow-minded confine themselves."

How did it become a heretical theory?

Gu Yiguan shook his head and said:

"Those who can buy this book must have spare money at home; those who can understand the principles within it must naturally have the leisure and inclination."

"What is a pittance to these people is a lifeline to those who cannot afford books."

"However, most people, once they have grasped the truth, only use it to despise those who are suffering."

Elder Chi frowned slightly, recalling when he passed through the village in his youth, during a land division dispute where the two sides argued heatedly and almost came to blows.

He simply stepped forward and said, "What harm is there in giving up a foot?"

However, he was met with a barrage of curses from the villagers.

If material needs are not met, morality is just an empty shell; only when people have spare money will they begin to adorn themselves with propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame.

Thinking of the past, Elder Chi immediately felt a little embarrassed. He nodded and said:

"That makes sense." Then, somewhat puzzled, he looked at Gu Yiguan and asked:

"This is not something you would have expected!"

Gu Yiguan remained silent.

He simply placed the storybook he was holding on the table.

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Zhu Wuyao, far away at Qingyun Sect, was unaware that a new "Silent Daoist" had appeared in the world.

She was writing furiously.

Xiao Dingdang's novel "The Fake Heiress" contains a certain amount of resentment towards the Star-Picking Tower. Although the various tropes in the story are groundbreaking for the cultivation world, she, as a transmigrator, is quite used to them.

The day she and Luo Budao had agreed upon was drawing near.

Zhu Wuyao thought that when he went to Dongji City, he would also like to visit Mohen Bookstore and deliver the new storybook to Manager Li of Beixuan City.

Her experiences along the way have given her a lot of inspiration, and now she is writing with great enthusiasm.

She wrote with great speed and skill, feeling like a true storyteller, but suddenly her pen paused, and in the next instant, the words before her silently transformed into doodles.

The barrier set up within the barrier was triggered.

At this time, Elder Liao of Pinglan Mountain will naturally appear.

She waved her hand, dispelling the barrier and went to greet him. She knew perfectly well what Elder Liao's intentions were, but pretended not to, asking:

"Master, may I ask what brings you here?"

Elder Liao was furious!

What else could it be?!

Of course, it's a matter of testing swords in the Void Realm!

Zhu Wuji, that blockhead, I originally thought he'd finally seen the light, but who knew—

Whether it's the overall ranking or the smaller rankings, the name "Da Xue" has been rising and falling dramatically. Just when it manages to climb a few places, it has sunk to the bottom again!

This ups and downs has happened several times already.

Elder Liao's heart was bleeding.

I felt like all the good wine I gave away had been wasted!

Therefore, when Elder Liao saw that the name "Heavy Snow" had fallen back to 8,600, he could not bear it any longer and took the initiative to visit him.

If Zhu Wuji doesn't take the initiative to ask for guidance, shouldn't his master be eager to teach him?

Is there anything you don't understand?

Recently, Zhu Wuyao has not only been going to the Sword Testing Platform to climb the rankings, but also occasionally practicing the basic sword techniques of the Qingyun Sect in the courtyard.

They just make mistakes on purpose.

Elder Liao saw this and was anxious, wishing he could take his sword sheath and slap Zhu Wuji on the head to make him understand.

Zhu Wuyao's eyes were filled with clear foolishness, and he feigned ignorance, saying:

"I have been practicing swordsmanship recently and feel that I have made great progress. I don't feel that there is anything I don't understand."

That's how underachieving students are; they never see their own shortcomings.

"You practice it once!"

Elder Liao didn't listen at all. How could he not know how skilled Zhu Wuji was in swordsmanship!

Under Liao Changlao's watchful gaze, Zhu Wuyao took out his sword and began practicing the basic sword techniques of the Qingyun Sect.

Although it seemed casual, Zhu Wuyao was actually quite cautious.

Although Elder Liao was approachable, he was still a Nascent Soul cultivator, and he might have noticed something amiss in the smallest details.

Zhu Wuyao had been preparing for this scene for a long time.

Whether it was spiritual power or sword intent, she had already learned how to suppress it flawlessly in the Sword Trial Realm. Those flaws and mistakes were deliberately left for Elder Liao to "guide".

As expected, Elder Liao pointed out and corrected each of her "mistakes".

But as the sword dance came to an end, a spiritual blade suddenly flashed by, which was unexpected by Zhu Wuyao.

Her instincts in the face of life and death compelled her to immediately draw her sword and strike.

Just before the sword blade collided with the spirit blade, Zhu Wuyao immediately realized that this was Elder Liao testing her swordsmanship.

In the midst of the perilous moment, the sword in his hand subtly shifted slightly, grazing past the spirit blade as if it hadn't been blocked.

However, those who practice swordsmanship find it difficult to conceal their instincts when facing a crisis.

She forcibly suppressed the restlessness and ferocity that instinctively surged within her when faced with danger, took a step back following the force of the attacking blade, pretended to be outmatched, and her sword slipped from her hand.

However, that instantaneous reaction still caught Elder Liao's eye.

Seeing Zhu Wuji drop his sword, Elder Liao snorted coldly and said:

"I never realized that killing intent would dominate your swordsmanship."

The mindset of the swordsman determines how he or she responds to a crisis.

If the thought of self-preservation takes precedence, the first reaction will not be to draw a sword and confront the enemy, but to use agility to dodge in order to avoid injury;

If one dislikes fighting but is fearless, when faced with a spirit blade, one will use a sword to block it and deflect its force, thus resolving the conflict through swordsmanship.

However, Zhu Wuyao's sword strike just now was different.

Not only did she not back down or dodge, but she didn't even block with her sword. Instead, she moved forward, slashing forward with her sword, facing the attack head-on and preparing to strike.

This position is not conducive to self-defense, but it is conducive to counterattack.

The next move can be to step forward and turn the passive situation into an active one; this is the killing intent of taking the initiative.

Her instinct was not to escape or protect herself, but to kill without hesitation.

Elder Liao was quite accomplished in swordsmanship.

He wouldn't be mistaken about the difference.

Zhu Wuyao suppressed his emotions and immediately went along with the performance, adopting an attitude of "that's how it should be," and said with a touch of nonchalance:

“Master, the best way to protect yourself is to fight back. As long as I kill all the threatening people, I will naturally be safe.”

Such a self-righteous and unreasonable statement is consistent with Elder Liao's impression of Zhu Wuji as narrow-minded and vicious.

"Who do you want to kill? Or perhaps you haven't let go of old grudges and are still thinking of challenging your cousin?"

As he said this, Elder Liao looked at Zhu Wuji with a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.

It is naturally a good thing that the disciple has made achievements in the way of the sword.

But if one practices swordsmanship only to compete with someone or to kill someone one dislikes, then his guidance today is tantamount to aiding and abetting evil.

The further a person strays from the right path, the closer they are to their own destruction.