Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 394 The outrageous rumor that men and women should not touch each other!

And this moment.

Behind him, Pei Ziyan's coquettish words echoed in his ears like a demonic whisper:

"Oh, Young Master Li is leaving already?"

"I won't sit any longer... I'm still waiting for your favor..."

He could even clearly hear her silvery laughter.

The laughter was full of provocation and seduction, as if mocking his disheveled state and hasty retreat.

Now, Li Qingyuan felt even more ashamed, her cheeks burning as if they were being roasted by fire.

He no longer cared about his composure, quickened his pace as if fleeing, and hurriedly returned to the restaurant.

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Back at the restaurant.

Li Qingyuan walked straight through the bustling lobby, her steps steady yet somewhat hurried, heading directly to her room.

Push open the door, close it behind you, and shut out the outside world's disturbances.

He walked a few steps to the bedside, sat cross-legged on it, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his eyes slightly closed, his face calm yet revealing a hint of solemnity.

He immediately activated the "Cleansing Heart Technique," and the profound energy within his body flowed slowly along his meridians like a gentle stream.

Wherever it passes, a gentle, warm force seems to wash over it.

The various experiences I had just had outside flashed through my mind like a series of images.

He captured every subtle emotional fluctuation and every unintentional slip-up.

As this mental technique was activated, it was as if a pair of invisible yet gentle hands were gently brushing away the dust from his heart;

Gradually peel away and purify those distracting thoughts caused by external influences.

During this process of cleansing her mind, Li Qingyuan felt as if a flash of inspiration had passed through her mind, and her originally calm state of mind began to ripple.

He was overjoyed and quickly composed himself to savor this sudden change.

After a moment's thought, he suddenly realized!

This was after Xue Jing's wondrous experience of "scenery in the lamp," which led to his profound feelings and insights, resulting in a further elevation of his state of mind.

It's like groping in the dark for a long time and suddenly seeing a glimmer of light. Although the light is faint, it is enough to illuminate the way forward!

At this moment, he felt his mind becoming clearer, as if an invisible shackle had been broken, and he felt relaxed and at ease.

The benefits of this elevated state of mind are like a clear spring, continuously nourishing his body and mind.

This made him more determined and composed, as if he possessed a "big heart" capable of encompassing all things in the world, allowing him to remain calm and composed no matter what difficulties he faced.

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After a long while, Li Qingyuan slowly opened her eyes, a bright light flashing in them—a trace left by the sublimation of her state of mind.

He calmed down, like a composed old man, and began to consolidate the realm he had previously broken through.

He knew all too well that the path of spiritual practice was like rowing against the current; if you didn't advance, you would fall behind!

While rapid breakthroughs in cultivation levels can bring immense power, if the foundation is unstable, it's like a skyscraper built on sand, which could collapse at any moment.

He circulated his profound energy, carefully sorting out every inch of his meridians, and straightening out the slightly disordered evil energy caused by his rapid breakthrough.

The profound energy, like a nimble sprite, flowed slowly along a predetermined route under his control, eliminating every minute hidden danger.

Li Qingyuan was completely focused and dared not slack off in the slightest!

He understood that only by laying an incredibly solid foundation could he go further and more steadily on his future path of cultivation.

As time passed, Li Qingyuan could clearly feel that his aura was becoming more and more stable, and the power within his body was becoming more solid.

The series of negative changes that might have resulted from a superficial state of mind were being nipped in the bud by him.

He knew that this period of reflection was crucial for him.

It is not only a consolidation of one's own strength, but also a profound understanding of the path of cultivation!

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Time flows by, fleeting like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall.

In the blink of an eye, three days slipped away between our fingers.

During these three days, Li Qingyuan spent most of his time in seclusion, refining his cultivation to become more and more refined and stable.

In his spare time, he would get together with Su Yaoyue, Yue Qinghuan and other friends.

Let's immerse ourselves in the food, drinks, and entertainment of this dreamlike city and fully enjoy this rare and pleasant time.

Every day, as the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the bluestone streets of Menggui City, a group of people stroll leisurely along the street.

Shops line both sides of the street, their colorful signs swaying in the wind and making a rustling sound, as if warmly greeting passersby.

The aroma of street food stalls wafted through the air, the sizzling sound of grilled meat and the sweet scent of sugar paintings mingling together, whetting everyone's appetite.

Li Qingyuan and his group lingered in front of the barbecue stall, enjoying the crispy on the outside and tender on the inside grilled meat.

The tender and juicy texture bursts on the tongue, drawing praise from everyone.

A while later, they gathered around the sugar painting stall, watching the sugar painting master use his skillful hands to outline various lifelike patterns.

Then, carefully take it, gently lick it, and the sweet taste instantly spreads in your mouth, driving away all your troubles.

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Su Yaoyue and Yue Qinghuan walked side by side, chatting softly from time to time, their faces beaming with bright smiles.

Sometime later, their relationship improved considerably.

Although they haven't returned to the close relationship they had when they were children, it's much better than the tense situation they had before.

Li Qingyuan was curious, so she quietly pulled Su Yaoyue aside to ask her the reason.

Su Yaoyue tilted her head, winked playfully, and said:

"Maybe this is what tacit understanding is all about..."

Li Qingyuan ran to ask Yue Qinghuan again, but as soon as she entered the door, Yue Qinghuan blushed and pushed her out. She said coquettishly:

"Don't just barge into a woman's room... What kind of relationship do we have... Don't you know that men and women shouldn't touch each other?"

Li Qingyuan stood outside the door, completely bewildered. She shook her head helplessly, utterly unable to understand what these two women were up to.

However, Li Qingyuan was very happy to see their relationship improve, after all, being caught in the middle before had really made him feel uncomfortable.

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The old ox completely let loose and unleashed its true nature.

He ate heartily, drinking large mouthfuls of meat and large gulps of wine, his unrestrained manner drawing the attention of those around him.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, he led everyone on a sightseeing tour. They climbed to the top of the mountain and shouted loudly at the surrounding mountains, releasing their heroic spirit.

A little while later, he ran to the stream, rolled up his trousers, and went into the water to catch fish, splashing up sparkling water droplets.

Occasionally, he would flirt with respectable women passing by, making them both ashamed and angry.

He, on the other hand, was laughing loudly, looking exactly like a madman!

Since the last incident, Pei Ziyan has vanished as if she had disappeared from the face of the earth and has not appeared again.

Li Qingyuan was unsure whether she had already left Dream City or if there was another reason behind it.

However, for him, Pei Ziyan's departure had little impact and was not a big deal.

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Meanwhile, during these three days...

The news of Li Qingyuan winning the title of Lantern King spread like wildfire throughout every corner of Dream City.

People were talking about it in the streets and alleys, and the discussion did not diminish with the passage of time.

Instead, the fervor intensified, with all sorts of outrageous remarks emerging one after another, echoing throughout every inch of Dream City.

A burly man with a full beard slammed his fist on the table, his eyes wide, and he spoke with spittle flying everywhere:

"Did you hear that?"

"That Li Qingyuan isn't human at all; he's a genie from heaven descended to earth!"

"Otherwise, how could he have so easily won the title of Lantern King at the Lantern Festival!"

A man standing nearby, as thin as a bamboo pole, pursed his lips and said mysteriously:

"Pshaw, what's so outrageous about that?"

"I heard that Li Qingyuan is actually the illegitimate son of the city lord of Menggui City!"

"The city lord had already secretly arranged everything, just waiting for him to shine at the lantern festival so that he could rightfully inherit the position of city lord!"

A chubby boy dressed in fancy clothes waved his fan, his eyes gleaming with greed, and said:

"You all have no imagination."

"If you ask me, Li Qingyuan must have received the inheritance of the ancient lamp god and possesses an unparalleled lamp-making secret!"

"That's why I was able to outshine everyone else at the lantern festival and win the title of Lantern King."

"Who knows, he might still be hiding some earth-shattering treasure on him!"

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