Qin Liuxi held a Daoist temple ritual for a day at the Tiansheng Sect’s main altar, primarily to assist the surrounding dead souls and to chant scriptures and preach. In doing so, she didn’t forget to showcase a bit of her real skills, putting on a splendid display to bring fame to Qingping Temple and attract followers. After all, belief is something that requires impressive skills to win people’s unwavering faith.

Of course, she didn’t show off any flashy tricks, as the more profound and inscrutable a Taoist monk is, the more people feel they have mysterious powers, and thus seem more formidable.

Qin Liuxi also performed a disaster-relief and blessing ceremony. On that cloudy day, the sky was dark as if it was going to rain. However, after her blessing, the clouds dispersed, revealing a clear sky with multicolored lights appearing.

This display was called an Immortal Technique by those present, who marveled and gazed at the ethereal person with awe and reverence.

Additionally, she also conducted a free clinic for a day, having set the clinic’s end time early. At the last moment of Shen hour, after finishing with the last patient, she told those still in line that a couple would come to see her for treatment. If they wanted to fulfill their wish, they should start from this place and walk to Qingping Temple. Every five miles, the couple would stop to kowtow three times towards the east, then hang a red cloth by the roadside and scatter a string of Copper Coins. By the time they reach the foot of Qingping Temple, they would naturally be cured without further illness.

After saying this, she ignored the crowd’s efforts to retain her, got up, walked forward, and then disappeared into the Void right before everyone’s eyes.

Although everyone witnessed the miraculous spectacle of Qin Liuxi’s blessing and disaster relief the day before, her vanishing into thin air with a few steps left everyone utterly shocked, outright exclaiming it was the technique of an Immortal.

Soon after, a couple nearing their forties arrived hand in hand, asking everyone if Qin Liuxi was conducting a free clinic here, as they had come seeking medical treatment.

Everyone fell silent.

The couple exchanged looks, wondering if they had arrived at the wrong place.

Only after they asked again did they get told of Qin Liuxi’s instructions. The couple looked slightly surprised, exchanged a glance, and instructed the servant following them to buy the red cloth and exchange for a string of Copper Coins at the bank. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Someone, curious about their actions, asked them what illness they had and what they sought.

The man replied bitterly, "We came to seek a child. Ten years ago, a flood hit Ling City, and while fleeing to relatives, we encountered bandits and lost a child, whom we’ve searched for relentlessly but to no avail. For all these years, the child couldn’t be found, and my wife’s belly hasn’t stirred since. We heard there is a Daoist doctor here, skilled in spells and excellent in medical skills, so we came first to divine if any news exists regarding our child and also for medical advice."

So, that’s it.

"Aren’t you just a plant the temple master found to cooperate in a show?" someone asked.

The man immediately showed anger, "I, Zhang Ziyin, have never changed my name nor concealed my origins. I am from Ling City in Lin’an Prefecture, Ningzhou. For all these years, my wife and I have traveled across the lands for our child, worshiping at every temple and seeking at every Daoist Temple, doing good deeds everywhere, known by all in Lin’an Prefecture. Anyone suspicious can go check. What plant? I, Zhang Ziyin, am neither worried about food and clothing nor would I act as a plant for Silver, and certainly wouldn’t joke about my child."

The person, seeing his anger, awkwardly added, "Tiansheng Sect also claims to protect the people. Who knows if this is not another scam?"

"Don’t speak nonsense. Master Buqiu is a Demi Immortal, not comparable to those with craftiness and negative traits."

"Exactly, exactly, be careful of saying bad things and attracting trouble to yourself."

The crowd murmured in agreement, and the person slid into the crowd to avoid angering them further.

Zhang Ziyin bowed to the crowd and walked along the path they came by. Among the crowd, there were also travel merchants who, out of curiosity or other reasons, decided to follow. They wanted to see if the couple would truly do as told and if Master Buqiu was truly so miraculous. After all, a visit to the Daoist temple was never in vain; praying was always an option if the True Spirit was present.

The crowd slowly dispersed, discussing the earlier wonders, and from that moment, the title of the true half-immortal of Qingping Temple’s Master Buqiu spread.

Hidden in the Void, Qin Liuxi watched the scene unfold, raised an eyebrow, and smiled, "That travel merchant is a clever one, bound to have achievements."

Feng Xiu rolled his eyes at her, saying, "Whether he achieves anything, I don’t care. I see you are becoming more and more deceptive, following the practices of the Tiansheng Sect? Now, it’s hard for Qingping Temple not to become famous."

Qin Liuxi said, "Shengjing has Jinhua Temple, neighboring Qing Province has the renowned Qinglan Temple, and Ningzhou has our Qingping Temple—nothing wrong with that. As for you saying I’m being deceptive, Master Taicheng of Jinhua Temple only sees three destined people a day. Behaving like this, he still spreads the reputation of a master. I must learn a bit."

Feng Xiu: "You’ve changed, you’re starting to chase fame and fortune."

"Incorrect, I’m doing this for the Power of Faith," Qin Liuxi wagged her finger.

Feng Xiu said, "Faith is important, but cultivation is even more crucial. The Martial World suffices with your presence, but in cultivation, one must progress further. You also see, Si Luo thrives on chaos; trapping you here is one move, but there’s an even more significant reason."

"Hmm?"

Feng Xiu pursed his lips, "You might not like to hear this, but I cannot avoid saying it. Natural disasters and man-made disasters are, indeed, a part of destiny. If someone meant to die in a disaster is saved by your intervention, it means defying fate, and any such action invites backlash due to the existence of Heavenly Dao. Those who defy fate are bound to suffer from the consequences of karma. Karma, after all, must be repaid. If it doesn’t repay now, it might strike you during a battle, leading to disaster."

Qin Liuxi half-closed her eyes, "Are you saying, he’s trying to burden me with this massive karma?"

"It’s possible!" Feng Xiu said worriedly, "The more karma you bear, the greater the backlash you’ll face, leaving you powerless when it matters most?"

Qin Liuxi was silent for a moment, "The Great Dao is fifty; forty-nine of Heavens operations allow one line of life. Disasters, too, should have a chance for survival. If the Heavenly Dao places this great karma upon me, then it truly is a dog of Heavenly Dao!"

She sighed; it made her want to rebel against it!

Heavenly Dao: I’m fair!

Feng Xiu said with exasperation, "That’s twisting the concept, arguing horizontally."

Qin Liuxi said, "I’m stating facts. However, what you say, indeed, has the possibility. But if he wants me to endure this backlash, doesn’t he likewise have to bear spiritual consequences for causing disasters? Hurting others by a thousand only to harm oneself by eight hundred, playing such a big game shows he’s a complete pervert!"

"No matter his schemes, in front of true strength, they’re futile. Personal strength is the ultimate principle; you can’t afford to lose in little things, the greatest threat lies ahead," Feng Xiu sighed, "Moreover, to say something indifferent, if in front of natural disasters, it’s upon Xuanmen Taoists like you to save, then what use does the court have?"

"I understand what you mean; I won’t mix up priorities." Qin Liuxi smiled faintly, her eyes gazing forward, "It’s just a part of the game, exploring the opponent during this process. Once I find his weakness, I’ll prevail."

Feng Xiu fell silent. For her to reach such a state, indifference to life isn’t possible. His reminders served to cover any oversights she may have overlooked.