NOVPUB"The methods of my Hehuan Peak are known as ’plucking Yin to nurture Yang’ or ’plucking Yang to nurture Yin,’"
"Indeed, they do require the joint cultivation of men and women."
"In actuality, though, men do not shed their clothes, and women do not unfasten their belts; communion happens over a thousand miles, heart communication from ten thousand miles away."
"It emphasizes communion of hearts without communion of spirits, emotional exchange without physical intimacy, exchange of qi without contact of bodies, communion of souls without touching."
"When two hearts resonate, they can commune spiritually across a thousand miles."
"..."
Yan Cai’er spoke eloquently.
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba felt a hint of regret within, but then he also had a realization.
"No wonder male and female cultivators each reside on their own peak. With spiritual communion, the distance indeed does not matter."
In simple terms, the cultivation method of Hehuan Peak actually does not involve the physical body.
It is purely spiritual communion.
"Many within the Sect misunderstand my Hehuan Peak, it’s just a pity that our voices are too faint to defend ourselves clearly..." Yan Cai’er sighed.
Hearing this, Wang Ba solemnly said,
"Senior Sister, rest assured, if I have the chance, I will explain things clearly to our fellow disciples."
"That would be very good."
Yan Cai’er couldn’t help but smile softly and lower her gaze.
As they spoke, the two, along with the disciples of Hehuan Peak behind them, had already walked up to a pavilion at the peak of the mountain.
The mountain wind fluttered everyone’s robes, their sleeves wafting in the wind, appearing as immortals.
"The peak is humble, and the reception may not meet your expectations. I hope you will forgive us, Junior Brother," said Yan Cai’er apologetically.
Subsequently, a female disciple of Hehuan Peak brought up a serving of tea.
Wang Ba continuously said there was no need, engaged in small talk for a bit, took a sip of tea, and then steered the conversation towards the main issue:
"May I inquire about any difficulties with our Hehuan Peak’s cultivation method?"
As the master of a peak, Yan Cai’er naturally understood the implication behind Wang Ba’s unspoken words and chuckled softly,
"You are quite anxious, Junior Brother... but take a look at this."
As she spoke, she pulled out a jade slip from her sleeve and handed it to Wang Ba.
As Wang Ba’s spiritual sense swiftly scanned the content of the jade slip, she explained softly,
"This cultivation method is exceedingly abstruse. Generations of peak masters have researched and cultivated it, yet only half has been understood. This is also why my Hehuan Peak has been in decline... Inside this jade slip are the insights of the last few generations of peak masters. Junior Brother can learn and understand as you study."
But Wang Ba was already completely immersed in the method named ’Qian Kun Returning Method.’
He did not care to converse with Yan Cai’er anymore.
Yan Cai’er wasn’t in a hurry; she sent the disciples away, held her tea, occasionally took a sip, and quietly waited.
While waiting, she occasionally observed Wang Ba curiously.
Frankly, Wang Ba’s sudden visit and his direct desire to learn the cultivation method of Hehuan Peak had taken her by surprise.
Although she had not participated in the previous Sect conference, being a peak master, she generally knew about the events that had taken place at the conference, and she also remembered this peer of hers, a young maiden already holding a high position, even having an office established for her personally by the acting sect master.
Her heart was somewhat puzzled.
With Wang Ba’s current status within the Sect, not to mention how notable she had become, one would expect someone like that to focus on cultivation, striving to enhance their cultivation base, right? Why then had she come to Hehuan Peak, wishing to learn from her, Hehuan Peak’s methods?
Or, did this Junior Brother Wang have other ideas in mind?
Yan Cai’er found it difficult to grasp the other party’s intentions.
She was, after all, not aware of the peculiarities of Myriad Laws Peak’s cultivation, especially since the elders of the same generation as Yao Wudi had long since passed away, and Myriad Laws Peak had also been in decline for many years.
"However... if she truly wishes to cultivate the ’Qian Kun Returning Method,’ once she reaches the Nascent Soul, maybe she could then jointly cultivate with me."
"Given her high position and the Sect Master’s esteem, her qualification should not be poor, and it’s likely she will not need too much time."
A flicker of intent passed through Yan Cai’er’s eyes.
The best scenario for the disciples of Hehuan Peak was cultivating with a member of the opposite gender of similar realm, each having also cultivated the ’Qian Kun Returning Method.’
That would yield the best results.
And she was now at the early stage of the Nascent Soul, the only one on Hehuan Peak, with no other Nascent Soul beside her.
Cultivating alone, the pace was far slower than when she was at the Golden Core phase.
With these thoughts, Yan Cai’er felt somewhat melancholic.
Time flew, and before long, Wang Ba finally emerged from the jade slip.
His eyes still held a trace of lingering thought.
Yan Cai’er also set aside her thoughts, smiled, and asked,
"Did you gain anything, Junior Brother?"
"I did... but I also have quite a few doubts," Wang Ba replied frankly.
Hearing this, Yan Cai’er’s smile deepened.
It’s natural to have countless questions when first encountering a new cultivation method, even though it contained insights from previous Hehuan Peak masters. Those were, after all, the possessions of generations of masters.
Of course, as a beginner, her questions would likely be basic.
While she wouldn’t dare boast in front of Wang Ba about other matters, she wouldn’t hesitate to call herself the foremost expert on the ’Qian Kun Returning Method’ in the Little Cang World since her master’s passing, and no one would question it.
Eager to showcase herself before Wang Ba, she displayed a sense of pride and chuckled,
"Whatever your questions may be, feel free to ask, Junior Brother."
Wang Ba didn’t hold back and, with a thought, promptly posed one of her questions:
"May I ask Senior Sister, the jade slip mentions, ’to guard void yet not fall into emptiness, to guard nothing yet not fall into nothingness’... what does this mean?"
Yan Cai’er’s smile suddenly froze on her face.
This question...
In that moment, while her smile maintained a slight rigidity, her soul whirred into high gear.
As Wang Ba looked towards her with a hint of puzzlement, she suddenly had an epiphany and quickly said,
"To be fixated is to grasp, to grasp is to solidify, and to solidify is death!"
"To be fixated is to grasp? To solidify?"
Despite some confusion over her intense reply, upon hearing Yan Cai’er’s explanation, Wang Ba’s eyes couldn’t help but light up slightly.
