The Dandy's Duchess

Chapter 75: Wealthy People (5)

"Damn it!" Yun Qianyue looked around Ling Tai Temple, which stretched over five miles. How could Rong Jing be so amazing? She wouldn't believe it even if someone beat it into her. If he were really that capable, wouldn't he be half an immortal? She pouted and said, "You're just bragging!"

Xian Ge was waiting to see Yun Qianyue gaze at his young master with admiration, but unexpectedly, after a long wait, he got such a response. His expression darkened, and he said seriously, "I never boast! The Young Master indeed possesses this ability."

"Well, you might as well say your young master has become an immortal and is about to ascend to the Pure Land. Look at the cows up in the sky—do you see them? They're all there because of your bragging!" Yun Qianyue pretended to point at the sky.

Xian Ge couldn't help but follow her gaze. The sky was clear and blue; there was no sign of any cows. He withdrew his gaze and saw Yun Qianyue wearing a playful grin, which made him stop in his tracks, angry, "Miss Qianyue, you may not believe it, but you cannot insult my young master."

"Who insulted him? Who would dare? He is Rong Jing! If I said anything bad about him, I'd probably drown in other people's spittle!" Yun Qianyue looked at the furious expression on this stern guard's face and felt quite pleased, waving her hand. "Okay, let's say your young master is that impressive."

What did she mean by "let's say"? His young master's skills were naturally great! Otherwise, how could he have remained unyielding for ten years, defeating the top scholars and martial artists of each year? He glared at Yun Qianyue, correcting her, "It's not 'let's say'; it's a fact!"

"Alright, it's a fact!" Yun Qianyue nodded in agreement, knowing that if she didn't go along with him, he might draw his sword and kill her. Seeing Xian Ge's expression soften, she quickly changed the subject. "Hey, since..."

"Miss Qianyue, I don't go by 'Hey'; my name is Xian Ge!" he reminded her.

"Okay, Xian Ge! Let me ask you, since your young master is so impressive that he can hear sounds from miles away, doesn't that mean he doesn't have to do anything else day and night? He could just listen to everyone talking!" Yun Qianyue smoothly changed her wording, unable to help but feel pity for Rong Jing. Having such great skills didn't seem beneficial at all! If it were her, she would probably go crazy, being bombarded by sounds all day and night, and wouldn't even need to worry about getting a good night's sleep.

"Miss Qianyue, martial artists must know how to control their inner energy. At my young master's level, as long as he doesn't consciously release his inner energy or deliberately eavesdrop on his surroundings, he's no different from an ordinary person. Furthermore, eavesdropping is a task that consumes a lot of inner energy. You should know that inner energy is the soul of a martial artist, and losing even ten percent of it could take a month to replenish. Therefore, my young master wouldn't do such a thing, and generally, no one would," Xian Ge explained, looking at Yun Qianyue. He thought that since the old marquis had personally taught Miss Qianyue martial arts, she should at least have some understanding of it. Yet now, it seemed that she was utterly clueless, which was quite worrisome.

"Oh, I see!" Yun Qianyue nodded, appearing as if she had learned something valuable.

"It's said that Miss Qianyue has also practiced martial arts since childhood, so it's strange that you cannot control your inner energy. However, I've noticed that there seems to be a chaotic flow of true energy within you," Xian Ge observed, his eyes filled with curiosity.

"I wouldn't know." Yun Qianyue shrugged. If she were truly Yun Qianyue, she might have understood what was going on, but she wasn't! Moreover, she had no memory of this body. She could only feel something surging in her lower abdomen at times, sometimes warm and sometimes cold. Thankfully, it didn't affect her daily life, and she couldn't make sense of it, so she just let it be. Perhaps this was what Xian Ge referred to as true energy.

"I can't tell either, but I believe my young master would know. Miss Qianyue can ask him for guidance," Xian Ge said, retracting his gaze and continuing to lead the way.

"Mm!" Yun Qianyue responded half-heartedly. She definitely wouldn't consult Rong Jing! Time was on her side; whatever was moving around inside her could continue as long as it didn't bother her. After all, she had managed to climb high and low without martial arts before, and now she was too lazy to worry about it. Let things happen naturally.

Xian Ge fell silent, thinking that Miss Qianyue seemed rather careless and foolish. However, the more he interacted with her, the more he found her hard to understand. What others dreamed of, followed the rules, and worshiped was utterly worthless in her eyes. He wondered what she truly valued.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Yun Qianyue leisurely glancing around, and all his previous feelings of disdain and anger gradually faded, replaced by a newfound respect for her.

"This ancient temple isn't anything special; it's just old," Yun Qianyue commented about Ling Tai Temple.

"This is known as the number one temple in the world, personally named by the founding emperor at the time of the dynasty's establishment. The temple has eighty-one courtyards and thousands of monks. When the founding emperor faced a shortage of troops during the battle at Luan Mountain, it's said that the monks of Ling Tai Temple took up arms and fought bravely, helping the emperor turn the tide," Xian Ge explained, assuming Miss Qianyue was unaware of Ling Tai Temple's history.

"Oh, so it has this background. It's really pitiful for those monks; they've become monks yet still broke their vows to kill people. Amitabha, such sin!" Yun Qianyue made a mournful expression.

Xian Ge was speechless.

At the time, Ling Tai Temple's actions had been celebrated throughout the world; after all, that battle was a decisive one. It was from then on that the founding emperor was able to gather his troops and prepare thoroughly before launching a full counterattack, defeating all the chaotic feudal lords of the previous dynasty. The monks of Ling Tai Temple achieved great merit and were highly rewarded by the founding emperor, becoming legendary figures. Yet, to Miss Qianyue, it had turned into something pitiable...

"Every general's success is built on the bones of thousands. The monks likely sought to contribute for the temple's thousand-year legacy and prosperity. But it's all just for fame and profit; there's nothing commendable about it," Yun Qianyue continued, scoffing disdainfully.

Xian Ge was taken aback. Seeing the mocking smile on Yun Qianyue's lips, he couldn't help but recall how the young master had once described the monks fighting bravely. Although the young master hadn't said much, there had been a similar mocking expression on his face. At that moment, he suddenly felt that this woman beside him was standing on the same level as the young master.

However, that expression was only fleeting. Yun Qianyue suddenly giggled and asked Xian Ge, "Do you know if there are any nuns in this temple? Can monks and nuns get married?"