Rapidnovel #319 - Lan Qianxue presents the wordless heavenly book
#319 - Lan Qianxue presents the wordless heavenly book
Li Chengfeng executed a flamboyant turn, rebranding himself with a new persona: Li Bai, a renowned figure and literary giant from Blue Star.
Hey, Li Bai's poems are richer than the ink in our world! Reading them makes your heart race, and the literary aura is overwhelming. He truly embodies the spirit of 'a hundred poems with a jug of wine, talent overflowing!'
All of this is thanks to the generous 'sister,' Liu Ruoshuang, who poured out her experiences and the secrets of Earth to Li Chengfeng.
Why? Because she was lonely as snow, wandering in a foreign world without a single family member.
Li Chengfeng listened to the stories with rapt attention, especially those about 'The Three Kingdoms' and 'Water Margin,' which astonished him to the point of nearly dropping his jaw.
Thus, he had a flash of inspiration: to reinvent himself under the name of Li Bai. That way, how could the old fox Qingyun Laozu ever guess who he was? After all, Master Li Bai is a rare being who crossed realms.
Stepping into the Treasure Pavilion, he transformed into a dashing young nobleman, his peach-blossom eyes filled with smiles, clad in snow-white robes.
Waving a folding fan, with a sharp sword hanging at his waist, he was the very picture of 'a jade tree facing the wind, with extraordinary bearing.'
His cultivation was now at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.
As soon as he entered, a female cultivator gracefully approached, offering a delicate bow, her voice as sweet as honey: "Greetings, Senior. Xiaotaohong is at your service. May I ask what you require? If it's a large transaction, I can lead you to the manager."
Li Chengfeng opened his fan, revealing the bold characters 'Listening to the Rain in a Small Pavilion,' and laughed heartily: "Haha, today I've come to gather some Confucian treasures, books and techniques alike. The quantity, of course, is considerable, so I'll need to trouble the manager to come forward."
Upon hearing this, Xiaotaohong was not only unafraid but overjoyed, thinking: "A big client has arrived! The commission will be huge!" She quickly replied: "Senior Li, please follow me."
It must be said that the Treasure Pavilion has strict rules, and managers are ranked according to their cultivation level.
Before long, Li Chengfeng was led to an elegant room. The sound of a zither filled the air, and a beautiful woman was gently playing. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her hair like a waterfall, captivatingly beautiful, clearly a master of music.
The zither itself was extraordinary, covered in intricate runes, both the pinnacle of art and a deadly weapon, undoubtedly a top-grade magical instrument.
The scene was truly 'a sword hidden in the zither, beauty dancing with the blade,' a sight to behold.
The woman, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, immediately rose to greet Li Chengfeng, a refined and handsome man.
She introduced herself: "Greetings, Daoist friend. I am Lan Qianxue, the head of the Confucian section of this Treasure Pavilion.
I am fascinated by the sound of the zither and have also done some research on Confucian culture. The Confucian path emphasizes righteousness and the power of one's word. What you said is very true."
Li Chengfeng laughed loudly upon hearing this: "Haha, observing the fairy's temperament, one knows she is no ordinary person, possessing a leadership aura.
I am Li Bai, and I offer my respects."
Having said that, he changed the subject: "The items I seek are not ordinary, so I ask the fairy to examine them carefully."
With that, he gently handed a jade slip to her.
Lan Qianxue took the jade slip and immersed her consciousness within it. After a moment, a look of surprise appeared on her face.
It turned out that the items Li Chengfeng wanted to purchase were numerous and varied, including Confucian classics, techniques, and a variety of spiritual herbs he personally needed. This combination cleverly concealed his true purpose.
"Worthy of being a mid-stage Foundation Establishment expert. It's rare for a rogue cultivator to have such resources," Lan Qianxue thought to herself.
However, she didn't show it too much on her face. After all, most rogue cultivators at this level have similar spending habits, which didn't arouse too much suspicion.
However, Li Chengfeng had his own plans. He deliberately mixed the items he needed to avoid being recognized.
What he truly craved were those esoteric techniques and the essence of Confucianism. These might seem inconsistent with his mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation in the eyes of others, but to him, all paths led to the same destination. Whether Confucian, Buddhist, Taoist, or Demonic techniques, they were all ways for him to increase his strength.
As for the portrait hanging at the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion, Li Chengfeng was well aware of it.
The image of the three-headed, six-armed demon, although a fictional demon, the portrait of the head was undoubtedly his own.
This wanted poster, with a bounty of 300,000 high-grade spirit stones, might excite some people, vowing to eliminate him, but in the eyes of those cunning rogue cultivators, it was nothing more than nonsense.
How could a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator do such outrageous things? Not to mention possessing such vast wealth and power.
Lan Qianxue immediately obeyed, carefully preparing the items listed on the jade slip and presenting them to Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng, of course, readily offered the spirit stones. The exchange between the two was pleasant, and they were perfectly in sync.
Lan Qianxue said with a smile: "Judging by the refined demeanor Daoist friend exudes, you are not only versed in poetry and lyrics but also have unique insights?
Li Chengfeng smiled modestly upon hearing this, saying: "To be honest, I merely encountered a Confucian mental cultivation technique by chance and have been diligently practicing. Besides that, I've had a few lucky opportunities to reach my current level.
As for poetry and lyrics, I only know a smattering. Today, I boldly offer a humble work, hoping the fairy will not hesitate to give me some guidance."
Lan Qianxue nodded and smiled: "Daoist friend, please speak freely. I will listen attentively.
If the poem can touch my heartstrings, it may lead to another beautiful story, and perhaps I can bestow a fortunate opportunity upon you."
Li Chengfeng coughed lightly, struck a pose, gently waved his folding fan, and with a crisp 'snap,' slowly recited: "Before my bed, the moon shines bright, I wonder if it's frost on the ground. I raise my head and gaze at the moon, I lower my head and think of home."
After speaking, he turned his wrist, waved his folding fan, and with a surge of magic power, a vision appeared in the room, a picture of a traveler gazing at the moon, deeply longing for home, the emotion sincere and moving.
This scene made people feel as if they were there, deeply feeling the homesickness that transcended time and space.
Li Chengfeng's action not only demonstrated his literary talent but also used magic as a medium to make the meaning of the poem more vivid and alive, truly ingenious.
Upon seeing this, Lan Qianxue immediately clapped her hands in praise: "Daoist friend Li is truly a great talent! Although this poem is only four lines, it expresses the longing for home so thoroughly that it moves people.
For such a masterpiece, this ancient book should be given to you as a gift, free of charge. As for whether you can comprehend the truth within, it depends on your personal fortune."
With that, she took out an ancient book from her storage bag and gave it to Li Chengfeng, her face filled with sincere admiration and respect.
Li Chengfeng did not refuse and gladly accepted the gift, now completely transformed into a self-important, impoverished but unyielding scholar.
He felt a surge of joy in his heart for this unexpected Confucian classic.
However, when he carefully examined this ancient book called the 'Wordless Heavenly Book,' he saw that the cover was blank, without a single word.
This could not help but make him frown, feeling confused and dissatisfied, wondering how such an opportunity could be inferior to even an ordinary Confucian classic?
Just as he was about to retreat, the faint but firm voice of the Old Demon suddenly sounded in his mind: "Master, wait! Do not give up lightly just because you see it is wordless. This is the supreme Five-Character Heavenly Book of Confucianism!"
This sudden reminder shocked Li Chengfeng's heart.
Seeing that Li Chengfeng was listening attentively, the Old Demon continued: "It is said that a Wordless Heavenly Book circulates in the Spirit Realm, containing the secrets to reaching the Tribulation Transcendence stage.
It is because the Heavenly Dao principles contained within are too subtle,
and only those with destiny can see it. This is almost exactly the same as that Wordless Heavenly Book. If it is, why would it appear in the Human Realm."
Li Chengfeng's heart suddenly brightened, realizing that this Wordless Heavenly Book might be the opportunity he had been dreaming of.
Although he knew that his talent was limited and that he was only borrowing the poems of the ancients to boost his image, now that he had put on a good show, why not take this opportunity to delve into it?
So, he pretended to be pleasantly surprised and cupped his hands to Fairy Lan Qianxue: "Thank you, Fairy, for bestowing such a treasure! This Wordless Heavenly Book is exactly what I want. I am willing to record my own poems and lyrics in it to show my respect. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, Fairy Lan Qianxue smiled slightly and said: "Daoist friend, this method of yours is quite ingenious. To be ashamed, I and many seniors have obtained this Heavenly Book, and after many years of hard work, we have gained nothing, and in the end, we had to give up.
If Daoist friend wishes to use this book for recording purposes, that is fine. But if you truly have no chance to see through the secrets of the Heavenly Book, I hope you can return it to avoid wasting a treasure."
Li Chengfeng nodded in agreement, but in his heart, he had already made up his mind to unlock the secrets of this Wordless Heavenly Book, which might be a major turning point in his cultivation path.