Chapter 29

Chapter 29

For some unknown reason, Ding Dangs heart skips a beat. She looks towards her palms and there are two beautiful and radiant Spirit Stones in it, reflecting brilliant light into the surroundings. What that seems to be a faint light of a rainbow lingers around the Spirit Stone, making it look even more enchanting.

Lu Chen tugs on Ding Dangs clothes with a bright smile on his face. Ding Dang lowers her head and hesitates for a moment before eventually walking slowly behind him into the room.

The gentle spring breeze that seems like a lovers hand gently caresses the mountains and the village. The trees, flowers and grass within the courtyard trembles slightly. There are still remains of glistening dew on the corners of the flower petal.

After the panting dies down, under the gentle and soft blanket, they lie peacefully on the bed. Everything beyond the room seems to have been isolated to a faraway dimension, as though they are the only two remaining in the world.

Exceptionally peaceful and tranquil.

Ding Dang slowly sits up. Using the blanket to cover the skin from her chest down, she leans on the wall by the bed, traces of red still lingering on her face. Her gaze is gentle like the flowing water. Then, she sees the three painting hung on the opposite wall.

She stares at those painting. After a long time, some changes occur in her eyes. Suddenly, she seems to notice something and lowers her head to take a look, only to see the man beside her has turned over to stare at her.

What are you looking towards me for? Ding Dang asks.

Lu Chen chuckles. He gently fondles Ding Dangs cheeks and sincerely says, You are really beautiful.

Ding Dang bites her lips for a moment and smiles. She seems a little happy, but her eyes gaze towards the opposite wall again. After a short moment, she mutters, Lu Chen.

Un?

I dont want this anymore.

Lu Chen glances at her and smiles, I dont understand. What do you not want?

Ding Dang takes a deep breath and replies, I dont want you giving me Spirit Stones and me sleeping with you.

The smile on Lu Chens smile fades. However, he doesnt seem to be furious. He stares silently at Ding Dang and after a moment, he asks, You mean that, you do not want to use your own body to trade for Spirit Stones anymore?

Ding Dang nods her head, Yes.

Oh. Lu Chen says, Alright, I get it. Then, he climbs up, grabs his clothes by the side and wears them.

Zither, chess, calligraphy and painting

Jinshui Lingmai -> Metal water bloodline

Qihai -> Spirit sea

Lu Chen releases his grip of the wine cup on the table. He smiles, but doesnt reply to Old Mas words and a look of contemplation appears on his face.

Old Ma pays no heed to it and continues, Thus, it has been spreading around in the village that as long this Li gongzi gathers 1000 Spirit Stones and pays a visit to the Immortal Discerning Mirror in the Thousand Autumn Doors, he would definitely be accepted as a qinchuan disciple.

Gongzi -> ~Gentleman

Qinchuan disciple -> Refers to a disciple who would learn from one of the higher tiers directly

Lu Chen ponders for a moment before saying, That is to say, that Li Ji isnt an ordinary person?

Isnt that so? Old Ma smiles. Right now, there are quite a few people who are busy boot licking him, especially those ladies. They surround him all day long frenziedly. Sigh, he is young and handsome, not to mention his underlying talent. How envious.

Lu Chen smiles. He pushes the wine cup forward and says, Wine.

When the day darkens, Lu Chen walks on the bluestone pavement by the clear stream. The night breeze feels a little chilly. Under the night sky, the clear stream reflects a different view from the day. The water that glimmers in between the shadows of the trees feels like shards of mirror. The crystal clear water shines as it reflects every single ray of light.

Qin qi shu hua

Zither, chess, calligraphy and painting.

This is known as the four greatest art an academic must be skilled in. It is indicative of a persons upbringing (People who are skilled in these are said to be more cultured)

The chess in it refers to both Chinese Chess and Go (also known as Wei Qi in Chinese)

Qinchuan disciple

Refers to a disciple who would learn from one of the higher tiers directly due to their overwhelming talent. Unlike other disciples, who probably only has access to public and basic skills, they would tend to be privy to the secret arts within the sect (Often depending on their own master)