Chapter 86: Perfect Qi Circulation

Chapter 86: Perfect Qi Circulation

With this remark, Xue Lingxue began to regard Lord Xia with admiration.

Initially, she thought he was just a debauched and frivolous young noble, but her impression of him changed after these two interactions. It seemed that his temper was surprisingly good. In the midst of the imperial family and nobility, maintaining such composure was indeed no easy feat.

Of course, Chu Liang was well aware of the situation. He also understood that Lord Xia's temper would likely change shortly. So, he took advantage of this uncharacteristic moment of calmness and quickly asked another question.

"Lord Xia, I have something I'd like to ask," Chu Liang stated.

"What is it?" Xia An replied.

He was unusually approachable at the moment.

"I happened to encounter a young lady earlier. She mentioned that her elder sister went missing near the Li Family Estate, and the servants in the Li Family Estate claimed to have seen you talking to the missing girl the last time you visited. Do you recall this?" Chu Liang inquired.

Unaware of the House of the Mountain-Subjugating Marquess's illicit activities, Chu Liang assumed Xia An's interaction with Liu Xiaoyu'er's sister was a normal encounter and asked about it without reservation.

Lin Bei was supposed to inquire about this the previous night. However, upon his return, he mentioned that he bumped into Lord Xia discussing secretive matters in the pavilion, making it inconvenient for him to approach at that time.

With no other choice, Chu Liang decided to ask the question himself.

Although Lord Xia couldn't get angry due to the lingering effects of the Evil-Dispelling Spell, he could maintain his rationality. Upon hearing Chu Liang's question, he tensed up.

If this question had been asked earlier, he might have simply handed over Liu Xiaoyu, allowing her to return home with her little sister. After all, his current target was Xue Lingxue.

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How could Xia An disclose her whereabouts?

Maintaining an unchanged expression, he feigned contemplation for a moment before responding, "Throughout my time in this estate, I've engaged in numerous social interactions and encountered countless individuals. Remembering every detail is quite challenging. Let me go back and ask my entourage's servants to see if they have any information."

"Very well," Chu Liang acknowledged. "I appreciate your assistance."

Xia An then bade farewell to Xue Lingxue and left the premises calmly.

Observing his departing figure, Xue Lingxue felt somewhat perplexed and chuckled lightly. "I thought he was about to cause a scene earlier. Surprisingly, he's a very approachable person."

Chu Liang nodded. "Indeed."

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"Thank you very much, Miss Xue," Chu Liang sincerely expressed his gratitude. "It's not right to let Miss Xue play this song for nothing. If there's anything you need, please feel free to let me know."

He aimed to abide by the principles of the martial world, offering an equivalent exchange.

Xue Lingxue made it sound effortless. However, being entertained by an inner disciple of the South Melody Conservatory was no ordinary privilege. Moreover, the benefits he gained from this song far exceeded the benefits and knowledge acquired by Xue Lingxue. Naturally, he was reluctant to accept favors without offering reciprocation.

However, Xue Lingxue simply shook her head lightly and remarked, "I will take this opportunity to use your name to decline those other bothersome invitations. Let's call this an exchange."

Xue Lingxue was well aware of the situation. She had used the meeting with Chu Liang as a reason to turn down Lord Xia's invitation earlier, which would cause Chu Liang to be hated. And now, the act of agreeing to Chu Liang's minor request seemed to be a fair and reasonable form of compensation.

Chu Liang smiled slightly.

Xue Lingxue was a person who understood the ways of the world. Indeed, individuals in the martial world handled matters with meticulous care.

Without much preamble, Xue Lingxue opened the case and retrieved her own qin.

Her chosen qin was also a renowned instrument of the time, not inferior in value to the sandalwood kite-shaped guqin from the previous day. Furthermore, she was more familiar with this one, resulting in a more effective performance.

Twang! Zing!

The rapid melody of the qin flowed through the room.

Chu Liang sat upright in his original spot and started executing the Divine Nine's Profound Mental Cultivation Technique, mirroring the process from the previous night. As the Major Qi-Circulation Technique continued at full speed, the Large-Headed Doll inside his body started emanating a golden glow.

Boom!

Smoke and mist once again spewed forth.

After he transferred some of his divine consciousness into the White Pagoda, he watched as the Large-Headed Doll's body glowed with golden light, capturing every detail of the flawless execution of the Divine Nine's Profound Mental Cultivation Technique while activating the Major Qi-Circulation Technique. He couldn't help but feel extremely pleased.

Upon completion of the recording, his cultivation speed would undergo an even more significant leap—an unexpected delight he had never considered happening.

At this moment, he couldn't help but be reminded of the practice of playing music for cows on some ranches to enhance milk production.

Inviting a disciple of the South Melody Conservatory to play the qin for the Large-Headed Doll today seemed to share similarities with such practices.

It appeared that improving the well-being of employees was indeed essential to yield positive results.

On one hand, employers extended benefits, and on the other, they exerted pressure. They engaged in both practices as each held significant importance.