My Lady Always Lacks Ambition
Chapter 248 - 247: The Resentment from Qinglan Master and Disciple

Chapter 248: Chapter 247: The Resentment from Qinglan Master and Disciple

Qinglan Temple Master was lecturing his apprentices and grand-apprentices when he suddenly paused, a hint of helplessness in his eyes mixed with a touch of joy.

"Taiqing, we have an honored guest arriving, go greet them at the mountain gate."

Taiqing, somewhat curious, asked, "The sky is already dark, who would come at this time?"

"It’s your Brother Buqiu."

Ah, she’s here again?

He Ming’s eyes sparkled as he said, "Grandmaster, Master, I will go to receive Master Buqiu."

Without waiting for a reply from the two, he dashed out.

Taiqing, watching his disciple disappear in a flash, commented, "I don’t know what kind of blow that Brother Buqiu gave him last time, this child’s mood has been fluctuating wildly these days."

Qinglan Temple Master, recalling the incident that happened at the Si Family that night, chuckled, "Maybe he was devastated by someone’s talent?"

Taiqing: "?"

He Ming had been brooding ever since he saw Qin Liuxi drawing talismans and lamented his own lack of Qin Liuxi’s talismans, wishing he could learn by copying them.

Now that Qin Liuxi had come again, he was determined to ask for a talisman.

In a rush, he arrived at the mountain gate and indeed saw Qin Liuxi standing there. He Ming bowed respectfully and greeted her, "Disciple He Ming greets Master Buqiu."

Qin Liuxi smiled upon seeing him, "It’s you again, little He Ming."

He Ming: "..."

Why add a ’little’ before my name?

"Grandmaster knew Master was coming and specifically sent me to welcome you," smiled He Ming. "Master, please, this way."

"Appreciated."

Qin Liuxi walked into the mountain gate, stepping upwards, her eyes catching He Ming hesitating to speak, she asked, "Do you have something to ask me?"

"Ah, nothing else, just the bottle of sugar pills you gave me last time has been wonderful. My throat feels very smooth, thank you, Master Buqiu," said He Ming sheepishly with a scratch of his head.

Originally thinking that those sugar pills were just for placating children, he later realized their genuine soothing effect.

Qin Liuxi, assuming he was asking for another bottle, said, "I didn’t bring any sugar today."

He Ming, seeing her misunderstanding, quickly waved his hands, "I am not asking for sugar. Could I, perhaps, ask Master for a talisman?"

"A talisman?"

"Yes, Master draws talismans very well, I would like to get one to learn from," He Ming said, a bit embarrassed.

Qin Liuxi took out a talisman from her sleeve, "No need to ask for it, today at Qingping Temple, our Grandmaster is performing an Enlightenment ceremony, and some good people requested talismans, so I took the opportunity to draw a few. This Amulet, which can fend off a calamity, is for you."

He Ming joyously took it with both hands, "It’s so precious, thank you, Master."

Qin Liuxi, seeing his overjoyed expression, advised, "If you want to draw good talismans, you must practice diligently. Also, be diligent in your morning and evening classes, as deepening your cultivation will naturally make drawing talismans smoothly. Most importantly, the Dao Heart must be steady. With the Dao in your heart, all things can become talismans."

With the Dao in your heart.

He Ming felt as if a light had entered his mind, enlightening him. As he came back to his senses, Qin Liuxi had already walked far ahead, and he quickly followed her.

Taiqing, waiting outside, saw Qin Liuxi and greeted with a smile and a bow, "Brother Buqiu, we meet again."

"Brother Taiqing, it’s been a few days, you look more prosperous." Qin Liuxi returned with a Taoist ceremony.

Uh, does that mean he’s gotten plumper?

Taiqing laughed: "Master is already waiting for you inside, please come in."

Qin Liuxi nodded and followed inside, with He Ming immediately behind.

The group arrived in front of the Qinglan Temple Master, where they gave their respects and seated themselves, while He Ming was busy preparing tea.

"Was today’s Enlightenment ceremony perfect?" Qinglan Temple Master asked with a smile, "I wanted to attend the ceremony myself, but unfortunately, a kind old man fell ill and sought me out overnight for a pulse diagnosis, so I had to miss it."

"Thanks to your blessings, everything went smoothly," Qin Liuxi replied with a smile.

"Good. Are you here this time to deliver the Magic Artifact to Miss Si?" asked the Qinglan Temple Master again.

Qin Liuxi nodded: "Having received the incense oil, I naturally must fulfill my promise. Since I’m here, it would be rude not to visit."

As she spoke, she took a small cloth bag from her bosom and passed it over: "Please have a look, this might catch your eye."

The Qinglan Temple Master took the bag, poured out the prayer beads inside, and upon seeing the round golden beads engraved with delicate Taoist runes emanating a faint Spiritual Energy, he nodded: "Excellent, is this engraved with the Heart Purifying Mantra? Did you carve it yourself?"

"A few years ago, when I was out on a medical call, I got a box of decent quality golden beads. I chose some to engrave for fun and nurtured them for a few years. Today, they have also been blessed by the Grandmaster during Enlightenment." Qin Liuxi said, "I’m relieved that it meets your approval."

The Qinglan Temple Master looked pensively at Taiqing: "Have a look as well, it’s the Magic Artifact your junior brother nurtured himself years ago."

Taiqing took it over, thinking, why do I feel a strong sense of resentment?

He also examined closely the golden prayer beads in his hand, seeing the tiny beads engraved with fine runes, and he couldn’t help but feel surprised.

Engraving runes on such beads requires meticulous handwork and a steady temperament, as one wrong stroke could ruin the runes entirely, not to mention these beads are round and small, requiring stability in handling.

Now these runes are not only accurate but also show no signs of hesitation, indicating an extremely stable mindset during the engraving.

"Did junior brother carve this years ago?" Taiqing didn’t think Qin Liuxi was boasting, as whether a Magic Artifact is good depends on the Spiritual Energy in it, and this one in his hands felt full of Spiritual Energy, clearly not something that could form in just a day or two.

How old was she several years ago when she hadn’t yet come of age?

Seeing Qin Liuxi nod in acknowledgment, in an instant, Taiqing understood where his master’s resentment came from, and to be honest, he felt the same.

He silently looked towards He Ming, they were both disciples, so why was there such a big gap?

He Ming: "???"

Ignoring He Ming’s eager gaze wanting to admire the beads, Taiqing put the prayer beads back in the bag and handed it back to Qin Liuxi.

Don’t look any further; one more blow might push one to lose hope and leave the secular world.

"Brother Buqiu truly has a rare talent." Taiqing said with a smile: "Actually, our Qinglan Temple has nice scenery and many precious collections of Daoist talismans and elixir recipes. If Brother Buqiu is willing to come to our temple to learn and inquire, you could definitely become master’s top disciple."

Qin Liuxi grinned and said: "If you let my master hear that, I’m afraid Qinglan Master’s elegant beard might just be plucked off by my elderly master."

Master Chi Yuan: Not just a few, anyone daring to poach, must battle!

The Qinglan Temple Master stroked his own beard, saying: "Even if he doesn’t formally join here, he could often come over to instruct your junior brothers, so they understand there are always higher heavens and others beyond them."

"And does Qingping Temple not have me, Buqiu?" Qin Liuxi retorted proudly.

The Qinglan Temple Master laughed heartily, pointing at her jokingly: "This Magic Artifact is extremely valuable. Tonight, stay here, and tomorrow I will accompany you into the city to the Si Family. Since you are here, can you help your master and diagnose a kind old man?"

Taiqing was surprised, could it be that person?