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Chapter 76 Sincerity for Sincerity
Chapter 76 Sincerity for Sincerity
Ziyang Shanren, whose real name was Zhang Boduan and was also known as Master Wuzhen, was the founder of the Southern School of Alchemy.
In the world of Under One Person, he is also the builder of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley.
In the original work, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley has the effect of helping ordinary people establish their foundation and learn how to disperse their internal energy, and it is suspected to be related to becoming an immortal.
However, after discovering this place, Wugensheng concluded that the man from Ziyang Mountain was fond of lecturing.
The part about dispersing energy has been removed.
Therefore, Wugensheng's views on the Ziyang Mountain Man can reflect to some extent whether Wugensheng had discovered the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Tongtian Valley at that time.
And then he heard Li Cunzhen's question.
Wugensheng was taken aback at first, then answered truthfully.
"I've considered many possibilities, but I really didn't expect you to ask this question."
"The Master of Ziyang Mountain is so famous, even if I'm a naturally gifted person, I've been in this circle for so many years, I must know a little about him."
"He is highly accomplished in his practice and a very upright person."
"However... he's a bit of a know-it-all."
He likes to teach others.
Wu Gensheng's evaluation of Ziyang Shanren was released.
The four people present were all taken aback.
Zuo Ruotong, Lu Jin, and Li Muxuan were astonished by Wugensheng's audacity.
Li Cunzhen was surprised that he had discovered the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley so early.
He then asked a follow-up question.
"Oh? You like to play the teacher? How so?"
Wugensheng spread his hands and answered with a grin.
"Well, that's hard to explain. Just pretend I'm talking nonsense."
Then, he narrowed his eyes.
"Or... if Master Li really wants to know, how about we go on a trip to the Qinling Mountains together?"
Upon hearing this, Li Cunzhen's eyelids twitched suddenly.
Qinling Mountains...
This is going to take me to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley!
Li Cunzhen originally just wanted to test the waters.
In his view, Wugensheng would definitely protect this place carefully and try his best not to let others know about it.
Unexpectedly, after he simply asked Ziyang Shanren, Ziyang Shanren immediately offered to take him to Tongtian Valley.
That's really... honest!
Looking into Wugensheng's clear, black-and-white eyes, he felt a profound sense of certainty.
That means he genuinely wanted to take me there and also genuinely wanted to be my friend.
For a moment, Li Cunzhen felt a slight stirring in his heart.
He also realized something: no wonder so many elite disciples from famous sects were willing to become sworn brothers with Wugensheng.
Ultimately, it all boils down to just five words.
Sincerity begets sincerity.
While Li Cunzhen was reflecting on his feelings, Wugensheng continued.
"I discovered the remains of the Ziyang Hermit there, and the assessment of him as a 'know-it-all' came from seeing these remains."
"You can come with me to take a look."
"Of course, I can't guarantee that Master Li will come to the same conclusion as me after visiting the ruins."
At this point, Wugensheng looked at Zuo Ruotong and the others, and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Master Zuo, and these two young Taoist priests."
"I feel an instant connection with Master Li, so he can come with me. However, it seems that the three of you and I don't have much of a connection. Sorry, sorry."
Lu Jin and Li Muxuan were genuinely curious.
But upon hearing this, he immediately curled his lip and made a dismissive gesture.
Li Cunzhen, standing beside him, remained silent for a moment.
He prides himself on being honest, but compared to Wugensheng's words and actions at this moment, it's far too pretentious.
As for whether or not to agree to Wugensheng's request, let him go to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley.
Li Cunzhen hesitated.
Having cultivated himself to this point in this lifetime, he introspected and discovered that three thoughts were the most powerful.
One desire, two demands.
Becoming an immortal was Li Cunzhen's greatest desire, while honesty and integrity were his requirements for himself.
Currently, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley is related to becoming an immortal, but finding the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley requires Wugensheng.
These three ideas are contradictory.
He was faced with three situations, each corresponding to one of three choices, but all of them required him to abandon a certain idea.
The first option is to agree directly.
In these turbulent times, if I were to openly associate with Wugensheng, it would be tantamount to putting the Sanyi Sect in a dilemma, which would be harmful to others.
And it harms those who are best to you.
The second option is to refuse outwardly now, but then secretly approach Wugensheng.
That would undoubtedly be dishonesty.
The third option is to refuse outright, either by not going to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Valley or by going to the Qinling Mountains to find it yourself.
That means giving up part of the opportunity to become an immortal.
What Li Cunzhen was certain of was that, compared to dishonesty, what he found even more unacceptable was harming others.
First, let's rule out the possibility of agreeing outright.
As for which option to choose between the second and third ones...
Li Cunzhen hasn't decided yet.
He realized that he seemed somewhat old-fashioned, but at that moment he couldn't bring himself to change.
But one thing is certain: Wugensheng won't die anytime soon, and Quanxing is all over the world, so finding him is easy.
So refuse first, and it's not too late to take action later after you've thought it through.
So Li Cunzhen suppressed his excitement and replied.
"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader Wu, but I have other cultivations to pursue and I probably cannot accompany you."
Wugensheng was taken aback when he saw this.
Just before that sentence.
The person in front of him seemed very eager to learn about the ruins, and he was initially confident that he could take him with him.
But at the same time Li Cunzhen said those words.
It was as if my state of mind had changed, and I suddenly gave up.
No, it's not about giving up.
Instead, the desire to visit the ruins was temporarily suppressed by another desire.
He realized this, and then said.
"Master Li, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart. There's a saying... 'True sincerity begets true sincerity!'"
Upon hearing this...
Li Cunzhen looked ashamed and shook his head.
"No sect leader, please. In a way, what I said was also from the heart."
"Or... if I ever come to my senses, I'll come looking for you again."
Wugensheng gave Li Cunzhen a strange look.
Then he waved his hand.
"Fine, since you're a member of Quanxing, you're not one of my disciples, so this isn't my business."
"But didn't you say before that we, the fake Quanxing, were taking your title as the true Quanxing, and therefore owed you something?"
Wugensheng's eyes were sincere.
"When I think about it, that makes perfect sense!"
"So I promise you, whenever you want to come with me, as long as you can find me, it's fine!"
"Or if you don't want to go to the Qinling ruins and want me to do something else, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I'll grant you one request!"
Then, he looked up at the sky.
"It's getting late, Master Li, let's continue our conversation later!"
With that, he stood up and returned to the territory belonging to Quanxing.
Li Cunzhen watched Wugensheng leave.
Zuo Ruotong and the others noticed that Li Cunzhen was not in a good state and wanted to speak.
Zhang Zhiwei suddenly walked over and said casually.
"Hey, Lao Li... Li Dao... well, never mind, I'll just call you Lao Li, we're already so familiar with each other."
"What did you talk about with that Wugensheng? Tell me about it."
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"My master asked me to investigate Wugensheng's true strength. Wasn't that the same idea we had when we were with the Lu family?"
"Tell me more about him so I have a better understanding."