184: Chapter 74 Bedroom Observations 184: Chapter 74 Bedroom Observations Li Ping’an’s visits to Caiyun Peak could be counted on one hand.
It wasn’t that he rejected the identity of a disciple of the Caiyun line; it was simply…
In this world of cultivation, the apparel of the Human Race was already quite perfected.
The attire of Human Race Qi Cultivators also had a matured system in place.
Generally speaking, inner shirts and underpants referred to intimate garments, while the outer layers consisted of robes, long coats, and long skirts, where women usually had one more item—a bellyband, which served as the innerwear for Qi Cultivators.
Magic Artifact robes mainly increased defensiveness, while Magic Artifact inner garments were mainly used to prevent outsiders from probing.
Wanyun Sect was considered a famous and upright sect of the East Continent; the robes for disciples, deacon robes, and elder robes were all designed to cover from the wrist to the ankle, with men paying special attention to waist protection, and women not only wearing bellybands but also using Magic Artifact-level chest wraps on formal occasions.
It was both meticulous and cumbersome.
Not only did Caiyun Peak exclusively recruit female disciples, but all the Immortals on this mountain peak, from several old Peak Masters to newly ascended disciples, were also all women.
This led to a phenomenon—
The peak’s protective great array enhanced the characteristic of blocking probes, and within the array, female cultivators generally disliked wearing too many garments, usually moving around in just an inner shirt and a light gauze skirt.
When Li Ping’an had accompanied his master Qing Su to pay respects to his grandmaster, many female disciples were washing their hair and playing by the stream, making for a very awkward scene.
This time, Li Ping’an had learned his lesson.
He stood honestly outside the grand array, crossed his arms behind his back, released his aura, and waited for the Colorful Cloud Peak Immortal to set up barriers of immortal power in various places.
A short while later, two True Immortals emerged together and called to Li Ping’an from afar.
One of them was Ningning Mu’s master, True Immortal Qing Xu.
“Why have you come today?”
With her eyes narrowed in a smile, Qing Xu’s youthful and beautiful face, which maintained the dignity of a master, revealed a shallow smile.
Li Ping’an greeted with a bow, replying with a smile,
“Disciple hasn’t seen Priestess Ningning for quite some time, and I truly miss her.
It just so happens that my father is going out to visit Yuan Sect, and I thought to invite Priestess Ningning to go together for a journey.”
Qing Xu whispered a few words to the middle-aged True Immortal beside her.
The latter immediately smiled and said, “Then, Qing Xu, you should take Ping’an inside!
I still have matters to attend to at Nourishing Clouds Hall.
Ping’an is also our Caiyun Peak disciple; he should often come to visit!”
Li Ping’an promptly bowed in agreement.
True Immortal Qing Xu called him over, and Li Ping’an instantly leaped to the edge of the white cloud at the feet of the True Immortal.
A crevice opened in the great array ahead, allowing the two of them to enter.
Li Ping’an restrained his Spiritual Sense, his gaze focused forward.
In his peripheral vision, he could see that various barriers of immortal power had been set up throughout Caiyun Peak, with colorful immortal lights winding around and clouds of mist everywhere, creating a uniquely beautiful Immortal Realm scene.
The area was abundant with bamboo groves and peach forests, with exquisite towers scattered on the edges of the woods, and many female disciples looking towards Li Ping’an.
One said, “Disciple Ping’an is indeed very handsome.”
Another remarked, “There are plenty of good-looking men, but Wanyun only has one Enlightenment Stone.”
“Ah, if only I knew how to get acquainted with Disciple Ping’an, it would be nice to share some cultivation opportunities.”
“Do you really want to share cultivation opportunities, or is there another motive?
I always feel like your intentions aren’t pure, senior sister.”
“Nonsense, don’t talk rubbish, I certainly wouldn’t look for a Dao companion before becoming an Immortal.”
“Why is your face red, senior sister?”
I won’t talk to you anymore, really!”
And then more laughter ensued.
Li Ping’an, as if having not heard any of the laughter and cheerful voices carried by the wind, proceeded on.
The white cloud descended towards a bamboo grove.
True Immortal Qing Xu said with a laugh, “Your master finally remembered to come over and tell what the treasure she got in the East Sea was all about.”
Li Ping’an replied, “Master just felt that without understanding what this item is, it’s not good to talk about it with everyone.”
“Others may not know your master, but I’m aware,”
With a light sigh, Qing Xu said,
“There are many disciples from Caiyun Peak, and inevitably some are prone to jealousy.”
“In the early years, because your master wasn’t very good at speaking and was too dazzling, she offended quite a few people with her words.
Sometimes she did indeed become the target of idle gossip.”
“When she heard these gossips, she would just quietly be saddened, becoming more and more distant from other disciples.”
Li Ping’an smiled and said, “If such things happen in the future, just let Ningning tell me.
As a disciple, I can’t bear to see my master aggrieved.”
“No need for you to worry about it.
Now that Qing Su has become a Heavenly Immortal, who dares to gossip about her?”
Qing Xu made a silencing gesture and said to Li Ping’an,
“Just listen to this.”
“How have people been talking about Ningning in the year that you haven’t spoken to her?”
Qing Xu performed a spell, projecting the scene and conversation from a bamboo grove teahouse into Li Ping’an’s mind.
The teahouse was for disciples to discuss and exchange ideas on cultivation.
With over a hundred Immortals living nearby and a large number of disciples, it was a place of constant comings and goings.
Over time, it became a ‘mini-information hub’ for Caiyun Peak.
A few female disciples were chatting in the teahouse and soon the conversation turned to Li Ping’an.
“Great Enlightened Brother has actually come to our place.”
“He couldn’t possibly be here for Priestess Ningning, could he?
Hadn’t they fallen out with each other before?”
“Priestess Ningning has been focusing on cultivation recently.
Her cultivation and understanding of the Dao Realm have rapidly advanced.
In just one year, she has stepped into the fourth stage of the Void Refinement Realm, breaking through three minor levels…
It’s probably like, if one aspect doesn’t progress, another will.”
The female disciples covered their mouths, giggling softly.
“That’s not how you should put it.
Priestess Ningning’s marriage prospects should still be possible to fulfill.”