manynovel Chapter 23: Falling for Xu Yan's Handsome Man Scheme
Chapter 23: Falling for Xu Yan's Handsome Man Scheme
"Upon seeing you this time, Brother Xu's aura is much stronger than before. It seems that Brother Xu's cultivation has greatly improved!"
The two met and exchanged a few pleasantries when Song Daren suddenly stopped, stared at Xu Yan for a few moments, his eyes widening in shock.
Xu Yan's skin was smooth and radiant, with well-defined muscle lines and not a single scar, but in his eyes, this was merely an appearance.
What truly shocked him was that he could sense a serene and tranquil aura emanating from Xu Yan, as if he were somehow merging with the heavens and earth.
Even the rhythm of their breathing as they walk seems to have a unique charm.
Xu Yan's current state seems somewhat similar to the "innate body" recorded in ancient Taoist texts.
Does Xu Yan possess a congenital physique?
How is that possible?
Ancient books record that this constitution is extremely rare.
The sect's scriptures also record that if one can advance to the Taiqing Realm, it is possible to achieve a flawless and immaculate innate body!
However, no one from their Qingyun Sect has advanced to the Taiqing Realm for hundreds of years!
"Brother Xu, have you cultivated to the 'Innate Body' level?"
Song Daren's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but blurt out the question.
He wondered if Xu Yan was practicing some kind of mysterious immortal martial art.
When they first met, Xu Yan said he practiced martial arts, which he didn't quite believe!
Being able to control flying swords, is that martial arts training?
Who are you kidding!
Do you really think I'm some kind of big, dumb idiot?
When Xu Yan saw that he didn't believe him, he added with a smile that what he practiced was not ordinary martial arts, but immortal martial arts.
He didn't take it to heart at the time.
The Qingyun Sect has a history of two thousand years, and the history of the cultivation world is even earlier.
Over the past thousand years, there have been many highly accomplished individuals who have cultivated Taoism, Buddhism, or demonic arts, but there has never been any record of high-level practitioners who have entered the Tao through martial arts.
But Xu Yan's changes in just a few days made him start to doubt whether there really was such a lineage as "entering the Dao through martial arts".
"A naturally gifted physique? Could you be referring to my current state?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yan stopped in his tracks and shook his head slightly.
"My current level is called 'Internal Strength'. My internal organs are crystal clear, without a trace of impurity. The strength of my internal organs is comparable to that of copper and iron, which is beyond the imagination of ordinary people."
"At the same time, my mouth is constantly producing nectar and liquid, nourishing my whole body, preventing me from getting sick and prolonging my life..."
"If innate constitution also has similar characteristics, then my current physique could probably be called 'innate constitution'!"
"Please wait a moment, I'll go get some clothes done!"
Xu Yan didn't take his innate physical body to heart. After speaking, he ignored the astonished Song Daren and Tian Ling'er and went into the simple cave he had built himself.
"Senior Brother, is Brother Xu truly a person with an innate physique?"
Seeing Song Daren standing there in a daze, muttering something to himself, Tian Ling'er patted her senior brother's arm and asked curiously.
She comes from a family with a long tradition of learning, and from a young age she was familiar with various Taoist texts and knew exactly what the innate body was.
According to ancient records, such people are born with the potential to cultivate Taoism, are extraordinary talents, and make rapid progress in their cultivation, achieving remarkable success.
Rumor has it that the restorer of their Qingyun Sect, Ancestor Qingye, possessed this physique.
Ancestor Qingye possessed extraordinary talent, and after more than ten years of cultivation, he advanced to the Taiqing Realm.
He lived to be over seven hundred years old, becoming a legendary figure in the Qingyun Sect and an idol for all Qingyun Sect practitioners.
Could it be that Brother Xu will be the next Ancestor Qingye?
Thinking of Xu Yan's strange behavior before, Tian Ling'er's heart pounded.
Sure enough, after Song Daren nodded with a serious expression, Tian Ling'er beamed with joy.
She glanced at the cave dwelling, put her hands on her hips, raised her head and puffed out her chest, and couldn't help but say proudly:
"I knew Brother Xu was no ordinary person!"
Song Daren shook his head and didn't say anything more.
This is not a matter of a naturally endowed body.
The junior sister is still quite childish and overlooks many things.
But he was outwardly rough but inwardly meticulous, and in a flash, he thought of many things.
Xu Yan's innate physical constitution was not something he was born with, but rather something he cultivated.
To achieve an innate body through acquired cultivation—what astonishing news!
The fundamental law within the sect, the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, is said to be attainable only by cultivating the third realm, the "Taiqing Realm," which grants one the ability to achieve this physique, thereby greatly increasing lifespan and allowing one to live for hundreds of years longer.
Xu Yan has no true qi in his body; he specializes in body refinement.
He actually cultivated such a legendary physique, how amazing is that?
Song Daren shook his head; he didn't dare to imagine anything more!
Just as Song Daren and Tian Ling'er were lost in their own thoughts, they heard Xu Yan's voice inviting them into the cave.
The temporary cave dwelling that Xu Yan opened up was not small. It was filled with a few pieces of furniture, making it seem spacious, but it was spotless.
To the east is a wooden bed, roughly shaped, carved by Xu Yan using the Thunderclap Sword, with no details refined.
Other wooden tables, stools, and boxes are all made the same way, emphasizing a natural, unpretentious style—as long as they're functional, that's fine.
He never lit a fire to cook, yet there was a large iron pot in the corner of his cave dwelling, which was rather strange.
"Brother Xu, come with me to cultivate on Dazhu Peak! You'll definitely become a figure like Ancestor Qingye in the future!"
As soon as Tian Ling'er entered the room, her bright eyes filled with expectation, she looked directly at Xu Yan, skipped over to his side, and shook his arm, pleading.
Xu Yan was dressed in a water and fire Taoist robe, his long hair was simply tied up, his posture was upright, and his sleeves were flowing.
Just by standing there casually, he exudes the gentle, refined, and unrestrained aura of a Taoist master.
Song Daren has been accompanying Tian Ling'er to visit every day recently. He has met Xu Yan many times before, but every time he sees Xu Yan's robes, he can't help but take a few more glances.
Xu Yan was already handsome, but he was wearing such an eye-catching and flashy outfit in his eyes, which made him truly realize what it means to "make a Buddha look good in gold, and make a person look good in clothes"!
Moreover, Xu Yan's Water and Fire Daoist Robe is said to be a treasure, and it's impossible to find someone to make a replica.
He was a person who spent most of his life in seclusion on the mountain, living a simple life and not valuing material things much, but he really admired Xu Yan's flamboyant Taoist robe!
Before, when she stood next to Xu Yan, the junior sister innocently said that Brother Xu looked like a true cultivator, while the senior brother looked like a country bumpkin!
Listen to that, how hurtful!
Since then, Song Daren has not wanted to stand too close to Xu Yan!
"Go to your Qingyun Sect, you'll probably never become an immortal in your entire life!"
Xu Yan laughed heartily, ignoring Tian Ling'er's pouting lips, and patted her round head to comfort her, saying with a smile:
"Alright, I've finished using this pot. Take it with you when you go back this time!"
"Ling'er, you gave me quite a few elixirs before. I said I would give you some gifts after I finished my business, so here they are!"
"Hmm? Junior Sister, you stole Master's elixirs before? You really aren't afraid of punishment!"
Upon hearing this, Song Daren was astonished.
This large pot belongs to the kitchen of Dazhu Peak. Tian Ling'er said that Xu Yan wanted to borrow it, so he brought it over the day before yesterday.
At that time, Tian Ling'er was carrying a small package and was being secretive, not letting him see it.
He didn't think much of it at the time.
Only now do I realize that the small package contained spiritual herbs that my master had painstakingly collected!
Tsk, this little girl has fallen for Xu Yan's charm!
They're so young, yet they're already siding with outsiders!
It's true what they say, daughters grow up and leave home!
He was covered up so tightly that he couldn't smell the herbs at all!
Even he kept it from her; twelve years of brotherhood and sisterhood, gone just like that!
I wonder what Master's expression would be when he finds out that his daughter has emptied his savings.
It is said that Xu Yan's swordsmanship is amazing, and his master is also quite strong. If they were to fight, who would be stronger?