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Chapter 495: Chapter 21: I Choose the Sentiment Inquiry Path Because I Have Great Love Chapter 495: Chapter 21: I Choose the Sentiment Inquiry Path Because I Have Great Love An Zhisu had recently been feeling somewhat unsettled.

During the White Jade Capital’s grand final competition, Qiu Changtian had used a swordsmanship against her that gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Although upon careful consideration, there were no similarities in the sword moves, the style somehow reminded her of Junior Brother Ling.

Of course, under the suggestiveness of the Mirror Flower Water Moon’s illusion technique, An Zhisu couldn’t possibly consider the two to be the same person.

She just felt that there seemed to be some secret connection between the two men…

but the clues were too scarce for her to have any idea where to begin.

Now that she had learned that Qiu Changtian had achieved Core Formation and possessed the rare First Grade Golden Core, she finally felt somewhat relieved.

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Whatever their relationship was, given Qiu Changtian’s current fame and status, it was unlikely he was scheming after anything belonging to Junior Brother Ling.

Arriving at a tavern in the town market at the foot of the mountain, everyone ordered a table and sat down on the long benches on either side.

“Ling Junior Brother has achieved a cultivation level of one hundred and fifty years, huh,” Lin Duanshan said with a casual smile.

“I, and Junior Brother Duan, are almost the same.”

“After Core Formation, one must face the Daoist Heart.”

“Senior Sister An, Junior Brother Ling, what are you two planning to do?”

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Ling Yunpo looked somewhat bewildered and turned to look at Senior Sister An.

As a result, An Zhisu very calmly picked up the wine pot and poured herself some wine into her cup.

Ling Yunpo: …

No way!

Senior Sister, you don’t know either!

So, Lin Duanshan also displayed an “I knew it” look of resignation and explained to Ling Yunpo:

“Our Sect of the Shushan Sword Immortals is different from other sects; on the path of cultivation, there’s a threshold called ‘Daoist Heart Clarity.’”

“This ‘Daoist Heart Clarity’ is about confirming why one draws their sword in the first place.”

“Sword Immortals pursue strength in their cultivation, and their temperament is often stubborn and pure, which makes them more susceptible to invasion by heart demons or even to deviation.”

“After the Daoist Heart Clarity, willpower becomes firmer, which greatly benefits both swordsmanship practice and combat.”

“As for the paths of Daoist Heart Clarity, you already know about the Sentiment Inquiry Path, the Forgetting Love Path, etc., so I won’t elaborate.”

Hearing Lin Duanshan’s introduction, Ling Yunpo suddenly thought of the crazed Sword Immortal – his uncle had become the indescribable mess he was because of a heart demon invasion.

His own character template, Ling Yunpo, didn’t have the natural talent of Daoist Heart Clarity that was immune to heart demons, so it seemed that he really needed to undergo this Daoist Heart Clarity.

As for which to choose…

of course, it was the Sentiment Inquiry Path; what else could it be?

The Sentiment Inquiry Path is about drawing one’s sword to protect the ones they love.

For instance, Senior Sister An, Junior Sister Xu, Miss Shi, Jiang the Witch, the little fox…

To protect them, to save the world, he had to seek the Stone of Heaven’s Mend.

For this purpose, he cultivated, drew his sword, and spared no expense.

Was this not the noblest practice of the Sentiment Inquiry Path?

Was this not a thousand times better than the dispassionate path of the Forgetting Love or the self-deceiving Forgetting Love Path?

“Aren’t we supposed to face the Daoist Heart after achieving the Golden Core?” Ling Yunpo asked quietly.

“It’s just a custom, not a strict constraint,” Duan Fenhai replied.

“The recent conflicts between good and evil are becoming increasingly fierce.

If we can face the Daoist Heart earlier, it also means more security for ourselves.”

“I see.” Ling Yunpo nodded in understanding.

As for which path to choose, he didn’t even need to ask; he could guess that Lin Duanshan and Duan Fenhai were of the Forgetting Love Path, while he and Senior Sister An were of the Sentiment Inquiry Path.

“Senior Sister, how about we also face the Daoist Heart ahead of time?”

“That’s fine,” An Zhisu said, looking down and drinking her wine, concealing the blush on her face.

“That’s great,” Lin Duanshan said, raising his cup and smiling, “If you want to face the Daoist Heart, you must go to the Daoist Heart Cave behind the Ancestral Master Hall.”

“The Daoist Heart Cave is guarded and normally uncultivated cultivators are not allowed to enter, but if Senior Sister An and Junior Brother Ling join us, we can pressure the guardian to let us in.”

“Who is the guardian of the Daoist Heart Cave?” An Zhisu suddenly asked.

“According to the rotation, this month it should be Senior Brother Fan from the Emei faction,” Duan Fenhai said with a smile.

“It’s that Fan Wenjing who you beat up before, who now turns tail and runs whenever he sees you.”

Ling Yunpo: ………..

No wonder they invited me and Senior Sister to go together, seems like they want to use Senior Sister An’s fearsome reputation to pull this trick!

It’s just that my own Core Formation is imminent, and I still need to deliberately delay it for a while; dealing with the Sentiment Inquiry Path now would save me the trouble of coming back later.

Since we’re going to the Sentiment Inquiry Path, bringing Lin Duanshan and Duan Fenhai along would be a good opportunity to do them a favor in passing.

After making up his mind, Ling Yunpo readily agreed.

The four of them directly controlled their swords to rise into the air and quickly flew towards the Emei Golden Summit.

They circled around the Ancestral Master Hall and, under Lin Duanshan’s guidance, slowly descended to see a small hill nearby with gurgling streams, lush trees, and blooming flowers, an exceptionally delicate and lovely scene without the clamor of birds and insects, serene and pleasant.

Ling Yunpo thought to himself that he had been to Emei before, but this was his first time seeing this place, giving him a sudden sense of delightful surprise as if stumbling upon a hidden village.

Turning the corner of the mountain path, they saw a secluded cave entrance, half-concealed behind layers of vine.

On the adjacent rock wall, the two big characters “Sentiment Inquiry” were inscribed.

The Shushan Sword Immortal responsible for guarding the cave was sitting bored on a large stone nearby, flipping through a scripture scroll in his hands.

Seeing Lin Duanshan bring people over again, he jumped off the stone impatiently, driving them away as he said:

“You again?

Junior Brother Lin, I’ve already said that you can only enter the Sentiment Inquiry Cave after Core Formation, don’t make it difficult for me!”

“Senior Brother Fan, please make an exception,” Lin Duanshan said with a smile.

“I heard that Senior Brother Zhao also went through Sentiment Inquiry before his Core Formation.”

“Nonsense!” Senior Brother Fan immediately glared, spoke in a domineering tone, plainly unwilling to accommodate Lin Duanshan, “Don’t listen to those rumors, only cultivators at Core Formation can enter, it’s a rule set by the sect!

If the true masters from the Judicial Hall hear about this, not just me, but you all will be in hot water!”

Before he could finish speaking, An Zhisu had already pushed Lin Duanshan aside, stormed forward, and shouted:

“Out of the way!”

Senior Brother Fan wanted to say something, but the moment he saw it was the Weed-Cutting Sword Immortal, his entire body visibly shuddered, and then he quickly yelled:

“Oh no!

I forgot to turn off the fire under a cauldron of elixirs!

I must hurry back and turn it off…”

He scrambled away in a panic, then rapidly controlled his sword to lift off, soon disappearing without a trace.

Ling Yunpo: ………..

Lin Duanshan: ………..

Duan Fenhai: ………..

Indeed, bringing An Zhisu here was absolutely the right choice.

“This is the Sentiment Inquiry Cave,” Lin Duanshan said as he introduced, “Once you go in, you can enter the Illusion Domain to question your heart.”

As he said this, he paused, then continued:

“It’s said that in ancient times, cultivator couples who primarily practiced the Sentiment Inquiry Path would enter the Illusion Domain together to question their hearts, and the success rate was higher than going in alone.”

“In that case, Senior Sister, let’s go,” Ling Yunpo, catching the hint immediately, took An Zhisu’s hand, and led her inside.

Watching the two hand in hand as they stepped into the Sentiment Inquiry Cave, Duan Fenhai couldn’t help but click his tongue:

“Old Lin, if both of these two cultivate the Sentiment Inquiry Path, wouldn’t the news create a sensation throughout Shushan once it spreads?”

“If you don’t talk, and I don’t talk, how easily would it spread?” Lin Duanshan shook his head.

“Even if we don’t talk, everyone will slowly guess it, right?” Duan Fenhai sighed, “The past Qi Sha True Person Su Jian, he also claimed to practice the Forgetting Love Path, but what happened in the end?”

He looked melancholy, murmuring softly:

“Some things, after all, can’t be kept secret forever.”