My Wife Is The Final Boss-Chapter 988 - 545: Xu Chang’an Is Not Detached by Nature (Double - , Part 2)
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Then there’s the point that makes Xu Chang’an truly feel it’s possible.
He and Miss Yun are completely clueless when it comes to Yin Yang Dual Cultivation, after all, since Miss Yun always maintains her calm demeanor, he hasn’t been able to gather any extra knowledge.
And Li Zhibai also doesn’t understand, which is why he came down to ask Zhu Pingniang for guidance.
Thus the problem arises, among Muyu Peak, no one understands the Yin Yang Dual Cultivation Technique better than Zhu Pingniang.
When he eventually starts to cultivate with Yun Qian, if he encounters any detours on the Spirit Road, he’ll need someone to consult.
Could he possibly ask Li Zhibai at that time?
Therefore, seemingly unpretentious, Zhu Pingniang is the best choice, and when considering living amidst the nosy crowds in Beisang City, being under Zhu Pingniang’s watchful eyes is a far better option.
Xu Chang’an took a deep breath and began to seriously contemplate the possibility of living together with Yun Qian in the Flower Moon Building.
No need to ponder the possibility.
Once Li Zhibai truly believes there’s a necessity for him to stay, that it’s beneficial for Yun Qian’s cultivation, Xu Chang’an wouldn’t hesitate at all.
"Chang’an, what are you thinking about?" Li Zhibai looked at Xu Chang’an’s changing expressions, curiously gazing at him.
"Sir, if the student needs to reside in the Flower Moon Building, I have no problem... and the young lady wouldn’t mind such trivial matters either." Xu Chang’an said seriously, "As long as it’s beneficial for cultivation, nothing else matters."
"..." Li Zhibai listened to Xu Chang’an’s words and quietly looked into the distance.
"..."
She was momentarily speechless.
Chang’an, what kind of thinking does this child have?
How could his thought process lead him to believe my intention is for him to live in the Flower Moon Building with Yun Qian?
Li Zhibai is not as open-minded as Chaoyang, who’s okay with letting Xu Chang’an and Yun Qian, a young couple, be present here only because it’s Zhu Tongjun’s daughter’s place.
Living there... is impossible.
Xu Chang’an and Yun Qian’s cultivation still needs the care of the senior sisters on the mountain; as for Zhu Tongjun... her sneak cultivation is manageable, but teaching students? Not a chance.
Calming down her emotions, Li Zhibai turned to look at Xu Chang’an, who was nervous, and sighed, "Who said, I wanted you and Ms. Yun to live in the brothel."
"Sir, that’s not what you meant?" Xu Chang’an’s eyes widened slightly.
"Why are you surprised?"
Li Zhibai felt helpless.
To her, letting him stay wasn’t surprising, but not allowing him to stay should be the real shock?
"Chang’an, why did you think I wanted you and Ms. Yun to stay here?" Li Zhibai was puzzled.
Xu Chang’an didn’t hold back his doubts and expressed them openly to Li Zhibai.
Before Li Zhibai, Xu Chang’an felt no embarrassment in sharing words, without any reservation to avoid the topic, just like when he inquired about Gui Water, openly discussing Yin Yang Dual Cultivation.
Though Li Zhibai regained some mindset of a woman, her essence remained unchanged, so to her, it was no big deal.
This was the mode of interaction between a student and their teacher.
"I roughly understand the Yin Yang Dual Cultivation technique, however." Li Zhibai blinked more frequently, "...but when you and Ms. Yun cultivate together, why involve Zhu Tongjun?"
"It’s not asking Senior Zhu, it’s living closer so that when encountering difficulties, we can ask for advice." Xu Chang’an explained truthfully.
"Consult... her?"
Li Zhibai held her forehead upon hearing this.
Speechless.
Indeed.
Chang’an had little understanding of Zhu Pingniang; in his mind, there’s only the current charming Zhu Pingniang, but no knowledge at all of the pure Zhu Tongjun.
Li Zhibai imagined if Xu Chang’an brazenly sought guidance from Tongjun, she’d be mortified to death.
"Chang’an, you’re unclear about Tongjun’s temperament." Li Zhibai shook her head and then said, "Besides, you’re a man. Given a cultivation technique, do you not know how to cultivate?"
Back in the day when he lost his virginity, was there anyone to instruct him?
"Sir, I’m worried that during Yin Yang Dual Cultivation, there might be errors in guiding Spiritual Qi. After all, my control over spiritual power... has always been unstable." Xu Chang’an sighed, "Without someone to regularly check, I wouldn’t be at ease."
He’s deeply concerned about errors in channeling spiritual power affecting Yun Qian negatively, hence the need for regular checks on Yun Qian.
"You, alright, I understand." Li Zhibai took the matter from Zhu Pingniang and reminded him, "Let me do it then."
She’d regularly check on Yun Qian instead of letting the thin-skinned Tong Jun do it.
"Sir, if you do it... that works too." Xu Chang’an didn’t oppose the request from the ledger, thus he agreed.
Though he was more baffled.
If it’s not about this, what does Sir mean by Senior Zhu’s way of life?
But to Xu Chang’an’s surprise, Li Zhibai suddenly frowned and softly said, "No, I’m going to reside in Flower Moon Building next, then I won’t be on the mountain, to prevent making you especially come down to meet me... where the cloud boat disrupts spiritual power, it’s not ideal for Ms. Yun’s initial cultivation."
Couldn’t really say she’d simply stay in the brothel like Tong Jun and expect students to pop by casually to check on her?
Xu Chang’an: "..."
???
The chill wind hit his face, making Xu Chang’an’s fingers tremble twice involuntarily.
He heard something unexpected.
Sir wants to reside in the brothel?
"Hmm...?" Li Zhibai came back to her senses and was quite surprised looking at Xu Chang’an’s shocked expression.
Would Chang’an think her living in a brothel isn’t good?
Unlikely.
She knew Xu Chang’an well; in her mind, even if Xu Chang’an knew she was in the brothel, it wouldn’t matter, because he wouldn’t be concerned about such trivial matters.
Residing in the brothel wouldn’t spoil the image of her as his teacher to Xu Chang’an.
And even when things arose, it wouldn’t actually hinder Xu Chang’an from coming to the brothel to find her as the teacher.
This is her student.
Therefore, when Zhu Pingniang inquired how to communicate her potential stay in the brothel to Xu Chang’an, she completely ignored it.
Because this wasn’t a significant issue in Li Zhibai’s mind.
Just like moving from the South Pavilion of Sword Hall to the North Pavilion, would she really need to specifically tell Xu Chang’an and seek his opinion?
Yet.
Now Li Zhibai looked at Xu Chang’an’s shaken demeanor, utterly unable to understand.
"Chang’an, can’t I live here?" she asked.
Xu Chang’an regained his composure, responding, "Sir, that’s not it."
"I didn’t think you’d change." Li Zhibai looked into his eyes, "But now, do you concern yourself with worldly views?"
"Sir, I do care," Xu Chang’an stated honestly.
"..." Li Zhibai didn’t speak.
She wouldn’t feel disappointed in her student, knowing a woman residing in a brothel is indeed imprudent.
"Sir, I care," Xu Chang’an repeated, "You are my teacher, and if others knew you lived in a brothel..."
"So what?" Li Zhibai looked up.
"Hearing such gossip, I wouldn’t like it," Xu Chang’an sighed.
Of course, he wouldn’t think there is any problem with Li Zhibai staying in a brothel, but since the matter was decided, Xu Chang’an would ponder it meticulously.
Li Zhibai’s Sword Hall, because of him, gradually came into public view, and she being his teacher...
The public opinion about Xu Chang’an on the mountain isn’t exactly great, being called a kept man or a pretty boy.
Should his teacher reside in a brothel, spreading such talk around... who knows how they’d speak of his teacher.
"Sir, you often say my temperament is gentle, but at that moment... if conflicts arise over this, please don’t blame me," Xu Chang’an remarked seriously.
Consider this a report.
It’s not a lack of maturity.
"I understand." Li Zhibai suddenly grasped her student’s meaning, lowering her head, her lips curling into a gentle smile.
Indeed.
It was her mistake.
She usually considered her student above earthly matters, forgetting her standing in his heart, even if someone silently criticized her, he’d still be angry.
Suddenly, she didn’t want to stay in Zhu Tongjun’s Flower Moon Building.
Because her student would be unhappy.
