I Have A Dual World Seal

That night, Lu Zheng cooked a table of delicious dishes to entertain Master Lin Yi and his disciple Li Lingyu, both as a welcome and to thank them for helping the Peach Blossom Celestial Maiden out of trouble.

"Hiss—"

Master Lin Yi took a bite of meat, couldn’t help but inhale deeply, looked at Lu Zheng, and then involuntarily glanced at Si Lingxi, "This is..."

"Black Water Profound Snake," Lu Zheng replied.

"The Black Water Profound Snake Su Aojun?" Master Lin Yi blurted out.

He wasn’t a newcomer to the Jianghu. The Black Water Profound Snake had terrorized the East Sea for over a thousand years; of course, he had heard of this big shot’s name, but...

Master Lin Yi looked at the piece of snake meat clamped between his chopsticks, his hand trembling slightly.

"It colluded with a descended Celestial Demon, causing the deaths of several young dragons," Lu Zheng explained, "The Four Great Dragon Kings took action together, Lingxi also helped a bit, so..."

"I understand!" Master Lin Yi nodded repeatedly, then ate the braised profound snake on his chopsticks in one bite.

He estimated this might be the only meal like this he’d have in his lifetime; there was no way he was wasting it. He also now had material for bragging to Liu Zong later, so he carefully memorized the details of the color, aroma, and taste.

...

Helping the Peach Blossom Celestial Maiden was merely a minor act. Master Lin Yi originally planned to meet up, have a meal, and leave.

But unexpectedly, Li Lingyu and Yang Caiyi hit it off immediately. Not to mention Yang Caiyi’s master was the Master of Southern Border Phoenix Mountain, just she herself was a peerless talent not inferior to Li Lingyu.

If she hadn’t started later, it’s uncertain who would outshine whom.

So Master Lin Yi wasn’t in a hurry to leave. Li Lingyu requested a little, and they stayed at Lu Residence, saying to let the two youngsters play together for a few days.

...

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"

In the forest south of Tonglin County, Li Lingyu wielded the Pure Yang True Fire Divine Refining Spear, his figure swift as the wind, the spear in his hand moved like a dragon, his entire person almost transforming into a fire dragon, cutting across.

Yang Caiyi’s movements were graceful, seemingly slow yet actually quick, every turn and twist was clear as day, but she managed to evade every thrust from Li Lingyu, then wielded her Spirit Bottle, scattering the Three Treasures Spiritual Light.

Of course, Yang Caiyi’s Dao practice was still low; Li Lingyu didn’t use his full strength, suppressing his cultivation to match Yang Caiyi’s level. They were only competing in magic and combat methods.

"Refreshing! Refreshing!"

Seeing a thin layer of sweat forming on Yang Caiyi’s forehead, Li Lingyu timely withdrew his hand, letting out two hearty laughs, "Sister Caiyi, if your cultivation reaches mine, I might not even be able to beat you."

"No way." Yang Caiyi shook her head, "Your spear technique is unique. I heard Master Lin Yi didn’t teach you much; I’ve been learning with my master for over two years and still can’t surpass you in technique.

My master says you are a natural general, and if you ascend, you could be a Grand General in the Upper Realm."

"Oh? Sect Leader Si said that?" Li Lingyu’s eyes lit up, evidently very satisfied with Si Lingxi’s evaluation of him.

Yang Caiyi nodded, wiped her waist, and took out a tablecloth and several plates of snacks from a brocade bag hanging from her belt.

"Oh? You even brought food?" Li Lingyu said excitedly.

Yang Caiyi smiled and nodded, "This morning I pleaded with Aunt Liu to make some side dishes and also took some smoked and braised meat, and fruit. I thought you might like them."

"Hahaha, Sister Caiyi, you really understand me!" Li Lingyu reached for an apple and took a bite with a "crunch".

By age, Li Lingyu was actually two years older than Yang Caiyi, but in their interactions, Yang Caiyi seemed more like the elder sister.

"Don’t rush, eat slowly," Yang Caiyi said amusedly, looking at Li Lingyu. "You’ve been cultivating at Chunyang Palace these past years, and even when you roamed the Jianghu later, you were with Master Lin Yi, so why do you look like you’re not getting enough to eat?"

"That stuff can’t compare to Brother Lu’s cooking," Li Lingyu tore off a drumstick, took a bite, then handed the other one to Yang Caiyi, "It’s not even as good as the food I had back home."

Yang Caiyi waved her hand, refusing the drumstick Li Lingyu offered, instead taking a piece of Aunt Liu’s apricot-blossom sugar cake.

"Would you dare say that in front of Master Lin Yi?"

"Tch, I’d say it right to his face too!"

Yang Caiyi opened her small mouth, then turned her gaze from Li Lingyu’s face to over his shoulder.

"Chunyang Palace cultivates the mind, diligence is first, how can you focus on food, wouldn’t that be putting the cart before the horse?" Li Lingyu said solemnly, "When your cultivation is accomplished, and you won’t be gutted by demons, it’s not too late to enjoy."

Li Lingyu elegantly took another bite of the drumstick, then naturally turned his body, looking behind him.

Behind him... there was nothing!

"Huh? My master didn’t come?" Li Lingyu said, slightly bewildered.

"Nope!" Yang Caiyi covered her mouth with her hand, unable to suppress her laughter.

Li Lingyu turned back and glared at Yang Caiyi, "Then why did you look so startled and look behind me just now!"

Yang Caiyi pointed at the white cloud in the sky, "I thought that cloud looked beautiful!"

Li Lingyu snorted and took another bite of the chicken, "Hmph, you were just toying with me!"

Yang Caiyi chuckled softly, "I found what you said quite good."

Li Lingyu puckered his lips, but still rubbed his chin and nodded earnestly, "Right, I think I said it pretty well too, I’m just too clever!"

Yang Caiyi happily pulled out two cups and poured each a glass of chilled orange juice.

Li Lingyu took it and drank more than half the cup in one go, "So sweet, what kind of orange is this? Weizhou is known as the land of oranges, and I’ve never had such sweet oranges."

"I don’t know," Yang Caiyi shook her head, "My grandmaster brought it back, saying it was a wild fruit picked in the Ling Mountain Range."

Li Lingyu shook his head, indicating disbelief, "Mountain fruits are usually too sour, such a sweet fruit, unless it’s a Spirit Fruit."

Yang Caiyi said, "It’s not a Spirit Fruit."

"Then Brother Lu must have found a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land!" Li Lingyu looked at the Red Fuji Apple in his hand, his expression serious, "That Grotto Heaven Blessed Land must be producing such sweet fruit."

"Huh?" Yang Caiyi blinked, "It can’t be."

"It can, it definitely can," Li Lingyu rubbed his chin, contemplating, "If he says that to you, it’s because he doesn’t want you to spill the beans and let others know there’s such a magical Grotto Heaven Blessed Land."

"I’ve decided, unless he fills my Golden Bracelet with these sweet fruits, I’m going to reveal this information!" Li Lingyu nodded firmly, showing his resolved determination.

Yang Caiyi, "..."

At that moment, a Buddhist chant sounded beside them, "Amitabha Buddha, these two little ones truly are bright and excellent, destined to be connected with Buddhism!"