Chapter 106: The Human Heart is an Ocean

ated the entire arena. This debate seemed to have become Jiang Wang's personal performance. People whispered to each other from time to time, asking who this Jiang Wang was. After learning that he was...Jiang Wang looked earnestly at Lei Zhanyan.

At this time, he stood there, hunched over with his hair falling down, his facial expression quite bitter.

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“Do you really know about Lin Youxie” Jiang Wang asked.

“There have been several groups of people from Luoshuang County recently, and those Green Plaque Captains have thoroughly searched everywhere. I wouldn't be ignorant of this,” Lei Zhanqian explained. “When I saw Lady Bohu today, I knew that the two Marquises must have come about Lin Catchpole…”

He said helplessly, "But I really don't know what happened to Captain Lin or where he is."

“Brother Lei, you are a smart person,” Chong Xuan said slowly. “But I must confess, I don’t quite understand what you mean. Why don’t you sit down and explain it to me slowly”

Lei Zhanqian sat down again and said cautiously, "I saw Lady Bao望Hou on May 1st. Later I heard that Captain Lin also disappeared that day, and in that very forest... Coupled with the fact that the city patrol department has been investigating for so many days without any results, I think Marquis Wu'an will definitely come to visit."

Zhong Xuan didn't speak, only using his eyes to tell him to continue.

"Lei Zhanyi said, “The old forest that Lady Bo Wang Hou went to is called the Wild Man Forest. Few people go there because it's rarely seen by deer. However, the Wild Man Forest is the main producing area for autumn blue mushrooms, so my Lei family sends people there several times a year...Oh, autumn blue mushrooms are one of the raw materials for brewing Lu Ming wine.”

“Lu Ming Wine is very precious, so autumn blue mushrooms are also quite valuable...” Zhong Xuan Sheng asked, “But it shouldn't be your turn to pick them personally, should it”

"Of course, these things are usually none of my concern," Lei Zhanyan said. "It's mainly that during that time, Yanchi appeared in the wild woods. Several teams of our family mushroom pickers went missing in the mountains..."

He said with a hint of bitterness: "To be honest, ever since the eleventh prince's incident, most of Lei Family's offerings have left. Lu Ming wine is the only unique business our Lei Family can still control, and now it's almost the pillar industry of the family... I had no choice but to go there myself."

That day, I met Lady Bo Wang in the Wildwood. I was quite surprised, but thinking there wouldn't be any interaction, I left without saying anything.

Qi's "Strange Beasts Record" says: “The Unfading Spring has a wicked giant named Yanchi. It has eight arms, a monkey face, black hair all over its body, and three toes with webs. When angry, it laughs like a human voice, swallows the sunlight with its mouth, and shines by eating bones. People who see it feel weak and want to die.”

The Well of Immortality is a place of myth, and not to mention, these chi are creatures recorded as incredibly ferocious beasts.

After hearing this, Chong Xuan only said: “Speaking of which, I don’t really know. Why is this place called Wildman Forest in your Luoshuang County Are there still wild people hiding within today”

"Lei Zhanyan answered very earnestly: 'A long time ago, this place was a land of pestilence and disease, with rampant insect-borne illnesses. Indeed, some people fled the war and took refuge in the old forest, multiplying for generations until they were almost like wild men. During the many conquests of Daqi, the territory we see today was formed, including this area. When the current emperor ascended the throne, one of his primary focuses for domestic policy was to 'rule over evil lands'. Lou... Qi Thief once eradicated the pestilence here with great magical power, breaking through the evils of heaven and earth, which is why this old forest became what it is today, without any harm to people. But the name 'Wild Man Forest' has persisted to this day.'"

The so-called "Seven Thieves" in the state of Qi often referred to Loulan Gong.

In those days, the emperor of Qi personally led his army to attack Loulan. He listed seven charges against Loulan's ruler and denounced him as a traitor of seven evils.

Later, when people referred to Loulan Gong, they rarely spoke directly. They used this term as a euphemism.

Upon hearing this, Chong Xuan remarked, "This kind of strange beast, Yachi, is extremely rare. I've only ever seen it in books. I never expected to encounter one here in the Barbarian Forest."

“The Marquis is right, I'm puzzled too. But think about it, the wilderness of Lin Guang is vast and old. Besides the Seven Bandits, no one truly understands it. Some strange things are not impossible…” Lei Zhanyan said: “I have already killed that sickly Tchi creature. Because it is rare, its body has also been brought back. It is now preserved in the basement. Lord Bo望, would you like to take a look”

This is probably just a courtesy.

But Chong Xuan readily rose to his feet: “Then I’ll trouble you.”

Lei Zhanqian was startled, then said: "Please follow me."

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Then, everyone followed Lei Zhanyuan to the next scene.

As the foremost clan in Luoshuang County, the Lei family's ancestral home is vast and situated amidst mountains and water, boasting a unique and picturesque landscape.

As Lei Zhanyan said, the "underground vault" was built beneath a pond of clear water with lotus leaves floating on its surface. Its entrance lay beside the craggy artificial mountain at the edge of the pond.

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“Because of the sake, our Lei family built many cellars. This one was passed down by our ancestors and now belongs to me exclusively. It stores some special vintage wines, as well as many of my personal collections, including the corpse of a Yamauchi...” Walking along the corridor, Lei Zhanyan led the way while explaining: “The temperature underground is very low, it's specially controlled by using formations…”

Every three zhang, the vault of the underground chamber was inlaid with a luminous pearl. Its light was not very bright, causing the entire cellar to remain in a state akin to twilight.

It's about the meticulousness of Lei's wine storage.

The walls of the basement were meticulously smoothed, but at a height of two feet above ground level, there were rectangular, clean and neat stone niches spaced evenly apart, like paintings hung on the wall.

And jar after jar of aged wine was placed among them.

At first glance, it resembles a shrine.

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These wine jars were all very smooth on the outside, almost like mirrors, reflecting people's shadows. They were clearly cleaned by someone.

Walking through this cellar, which has been around for many years, and seeing those jars of wine enshrined like idols, is almost like observing the history of the Lu Shuang Lei family from another perspective.

How a small brewing workshop, at its very beginning, grew step by step into an imperial clan, and finally, with a daughter of the family marrying into the palace, a consort giving birth to a prince, and the bloodline of the Lei family flowing through the Daqi royal lineage, once looked upon the dragon throne...

This family has the hope of growing into an empire's top noble family, thriving with the nation!

Later, when Lady Lei died, the gates of Changsheng Palace were tightly locked.

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The Lei family's fortunes went from peak to ruin in a single night, much like this wine cellar that gradually oozes out the chill.

To observe Lei Shi is also to observe Qi State.

As for prominent clans like the Lei family, they are indeed one of the foundations upon which this powerful empire stands today.

Yesterday's commoners, today's nobles.

Today's Lei family, who will it be tomorrow

Even after becoming the wife of the Marquis of Bowang and taking off her armor, she still didn't speak much in front of others.

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After entering the cellar, Jiang Wang spoke little, leaving the questioning to Chong Xuan Sheng. Because Chong Xuan Sheng would certainly ask more crucial and targeted questions. He simply observed with his own eyes and ears.

In a stone chamber specially carved out.

They saw the yānchī.

The emaciated corpse, was stretched out and nailed to the cross.

It stood over ten feet tall, with strong bones and muscles. Its whole body was pitch black, except for its fangs which protruded from its mouth and were as white as snow. The fang on its left side was already broken halfway, only the one on the right remained intact.

Outside, the hair is long and curly, tangled and very unsightly.

There are also many unhidden wounds, gruesome and ugly.

But it was very clean, not a speck of dirt, and its innards had been removed. There wasn't even a hint of odor on its body, clearly having undergone some special treatment to preserve it for a long time.

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"This head of chi is looking quite formidable." Chong Xuan Sheng remarked as he sized it up.

“According to the records of 'Beastly Chronicles', it should not have matured in Yachi yet, so it hasn't reached a very strong state. Now it is only comparable to the strength of an Inner Palace Realm cultivator.” Lei Zhanqian explained, “I can still deal with it.”

"With one head of this creature here, wouldn't there be a whole nest" Chong Xuansheng asked.

“I’m not sure about that.” Lei Zhanyan said, “But the book says it prefers to be alone.”

Chongxuan said, "Since it's a young beast that hasn't matured yet, there should be the mother beast nearby..."

“This bestiary doesn’t mention it.” Lei Zhanqian was obviously stumped: “How big does a Yanchi start to roam alone Does Bo Wang Hou know”

Zhong Xuan Sheng only said, "My understanding also comes entirely from the Monster Chronicle, this is the first time I've seen the true form."

During the conversation between Chongxuan Sheng and Lei Zhanqian, Jiang Wang had already begun to observe silently.

The autopsy techniques learned from that nameless book can now be put to slight use today.

He focused on examining the sickly creature's wounds and analyzed its fur and flesh.

Although he did not master the techniques of the Lin family's tradition, his first application yielded some useful information.

For example, the specific time of death of this creature is indeed three months ago, which coincides with Lei Zhanyan's statement.

It did indeed die from the lightning spell.

From the power of Lei Zhanqian revealed in this decaying corpse, it can be seen that he has indeed improved a lot during this time. Although his spirit is somewhat depressed, his cultivation hasn't fallen behind.

Especially that flash of determination in the heart...

“Brother Lei, we've fought each other many times now,” Jiang Wang suddenly said. “You always seem to fight empty-handed. Is there a particular weapon you're skilled with”

"I wouldn't say I'm skilled at it." Lei Zhanqian's eyes dimmed slightly as he replied in a low voice, "His Highness taught me a set of sword techniques before. I didn't particularly like them, so I didn't practice much. After he left, I picked them up again..."

Jiang Wang let out a soft sigh and said nothing more.

"I've only ever seen it in books and could only imagine its appearance in my mind." Chongxuan Sheng still looked at the Yanchi before him, praising, "Brother Lei, you've truly opened my eyes today. This trip was definitely worth it."

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Lei Zhanqian quickly composed himself and said flatteringly, "To be seen by both of you lords is an honor. It wasn't in vain that I showed myself, nor was my foray into the wilds a waste. To have battled with it was worth the effort."

Zhong Xuan smiled, glanced around, and said approvingly, "This cellar is really well-built, with unique craftsmanship. As the saying goes, 'One glimpse into the chamber reveals the nature of the whole beast,' judging from this, it's no wonder that Lu Shuang's wine is famous throughout the land."

"Upon hearing the praise from Lord Hou, I am deeply honored. " Lei Zhanyan remained humble throughout: "I will select two of the finest jars of wine here and personally deliver them to both Lords' residences... only hoping that you won't find them lacking."

"No need for such courtesy!" Chongxuan smiled and patted him on the shoulder with a friendly air. "It's more like this marquis is greedy for your wine."

Lei Zhanyan spoke in a calm voice: "No matter how good the wine is, it needs someone with discerning taste. Otherwise, wouldn't it be heartbreaking for a cow to chew on peonies Our Lei family has been making wine for generations, brewing it for three years and aging it for ten. We sell it to those who can afford it and give it to those who appreciate it."

"What a fine saying, 'To sell to the wealthy and bestow upon those who appreciate it!' Among all the descriptions of wine cellars in the world, none are as elegant as this!" Zhong Xuan praised repeatedly: "Brother Lei, your ability to utter such words assures that Prince Eleven has nothing to worry about!"

This statement is simply saying that it's sold at a high price to the wealthy and given for free to those in power, just with some embellishment. If you peel back the layers, it's not particularly unusual or profound. But unless one truly understands the ways of the world, they couldn't come up with such words.

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At least Lei Zhanyan of the past couldn't have such an understanding.

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“Outside the secret realm of the former Heavenly Capital, brilliant minds gathered. I too had heard about it and discussed it with guests from the Changsheng Palace. At that time, the two were one a young visitor from afar and the other an insignificant noble son. Lei Zhàn and Qian Sheng had no discerning eyes and failed to recognize the gem. Only Your Highness said that the chubby scholar who was good at Xuan, usually inconspicuous among mountains and waters, would surely shine today upon taking the stage. He invited guests from far and wide, certainly not an ordinary person...”

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"But who can know that all here today are princes"

"I should take the two lords as my example."

"You're being too serious, Brother Lei," Chongxuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, alright. I've seen the hidden wine and the ya chi. Let's go up."

Lei Zhanyan fell back half his body and said, “I have someone bring out the fine wine from the secret cellar, and prepare some wild game. Your Lordship might as well have dinner here..."

"There's no need for a banquet." Chong Xuan waved his hand, his expression turning serious again: "However, Brother Lei, the reason we brothers came here is to ask you for a favor."

Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to help.

“From April to June this year, find out everything unusual that happened throughout Luoshuang County and compile it into a book. I will send someone to pick it up tomorrow. Time is tight, any questions” Zhong Xuansheng said as he walked away.

"No problem!" Lei Zhàn replied resolutely.

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Chong Xuan Sheng added, "Also, I need all records your Lei family has about the Wildman Forest. Of course, this intelligence doesn't come for free. It will be charged according to the standards of the patrol department's Grade A intelligence."

"The Wildman Forest is nothing more than home to the Qiu Lan Mushrooms. These are not particularly valuable, and I’ve had them compiled into a report. I'll give it to you along with everything else later. My lord, discussing money feels out of place."

"Hey, there will be many opportunities to cooperate in the future. To do long-term business, one side can't just make a one-sided sacrifice." Chong Xuan said with a friendly attitude: "Just listen to me about this."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lei Zhanyan's eyes: "Good, I'll listen to the Duke!"

As they spoke, the group of people had already walked out of the corridor.

Zhong Xuan stopped his steps and said, "We'll stop here for today, Brother Lei. You don't need to send us any further. We still have many things to do. We need to go to the Barbarians' Forest and then to the County Governor's Mansion."

Lei Zhanqian also knew they had urgent matters at hand, so he simply stood still and bowed to them in the chilly autumn wind: "The two marquises' kindness towards their friend is evident for all to see. I believe that a virtuous person will always have good fortune, and Lin Captain will surely turn danger into safety..."

The carriages of Bo望 Hou and Wǔ'ān Hou were truly a whirlwind, coming and going in haste.

But the unease that Lei had felt suddenly turned into surprise.

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To this day, what could be more inspiring to the Lei family than a long-term partnership proposed by Marquis Bo Wang

Marquis Wu'an was a newly rising noble in the Empire, while the Chong family was a top-tier renowned clan. If they could truly establish ties with them, the Lei family could say that their decline would be halted, and the future might hold promise.

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Lei Zhanqian put forward the two requirements of Chongxuan Sheng, and the Lei family immediately took action. Lei Zongxian even wished to personally take a whip to urge his clansmen to complete all the information requested by Hou Bo望 as soon as possible.

While Jiang Wang and Chong Xuan were on the other side, the carriage had already rumbled far away.

Still, the Qing brick whip.

There were still only three people in the carriage.

Zhong Xuan Sheng leaned against the carriage, closing his eyes wearily as if resting.

But he suddenly asked, "Is Lei Zhanyan's swordsmanship very strong"

Jiang Wang replied: "It's not bad, almost catching up to the level of Chao Yu, the former general of the Dongji Army, at the Master's Ceremony. It shows that he hasn't wasted his time."

"About that." Chong Xuan said, then asked, "If you met Lei Zhanqian again today, what would you feel I mean... how would you evaluate him"

"The departure of the Eleventh Prince was a huge setback for him, but it wasn't necessarily the beginning of his self-cultivation. Just that the old Lei Zhanqian wouldn't exist anymore." Jiang Wang sighed wistfully: "I remember the first time I met him, I truly felt immense pressure from him. I almost broke through my inner core because he advanced prematurely..."

"In that case, you wouldn't be able to defeat Wang Yiwu within the Imperial Palace." Chongxuan said calmly, then sighed, "Lei Zhanqian is another character out of a storybook, who has gone through great changes and will surely achieve greatness."

"Do you think Lei Zhanyuan has a problem" Jiang Wang asked.

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Zhong Xuan Sheng said: "So far, all the suspicions that have been seen about him have been cleared."

Are there any other suspects that are not known

"That's hard to say. Luoshang County isn't exactly large, but it's not small either. If Lin Youxie has never left Luoshang County, then the families with the qualifications and ability to pull off something this clean are limited. Of course, the Lei family is the most influential in Luoshang County. Families like Zhou and Yan were also once powerful. Even the current county magistrate, Luo Zhengchuan, isn't a simple man..."

Jiang Wang fell silent for a moment, then asked, "So why are we going to the Barbarians' Forest now Do you already have some clues"

Chong Xuan Sheng only said, "The Patrol Department has already searched the Barbarian Forest several times, and you personally went there once. Now I'm going again... what do you think"

Jiang Wang asked, "What do I think"

"What was your last question" Chong Xuan asked.

Jiang Wang probably understood. After thinking for a moment, he said, "So, you want to stir up trouble"

Zhong Xuan Sheng did not answer the question, but said instead, “I am increasingly convinced that Lin Youxie’s disappearance was an accident. Because all established social relations and past clues are not enough to lead to her disappearance. No one wanted to deal with her, no one had a need to deal with her. And in all cases, accidental cases are the most difficult to uncover the truth. Because it might just be that some passerby strongman casually kidnapped her...and so on, how to investigate"

Of course, in our Qi country, there aren't so many reckless things happening. The local strongmen all have countless concerns, and passing strongmen need to report. Few people have that kind of guts, and even fewer can clean up their traces so cleanly. I tend to think she might have stumbled upon something…

"What could she break through" Jiang Wang asked.

Zheng Xuan spoke in a low voice: "Although this country is powerful and prosperous, beneath the calm surface, there are still many undercurrents. Any one of these undercurrents could capsize several large ships and swallow countless people."

For example, there was the ruler of Loulan who died mysteriously after his defeat in battle, the Egalitarian Kingdom that briefly caused a stir, the withered and prosperous Dry-Willow Academy which disappeared after many years, and the case of Lei Guifei, which you already know...

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Jiang Wang understood very well that with Lin Youxie's honest personality, it was indeed possible to run into trouble she couldn't handle.

After some thought, he asked again, "If she disappeared in Lùshuāng County, what is the most likely reason"

“Don’t worry,” Chong Xuan said in a soothing voice. “The range of the correct answer is getting smaller and smaller. I have a hunch that this time, we might hit a big fish…”

Zhenxuan Sheng said not to worry.

But how could Jiang Wang not be worried

He didn't care about the size of the fish at all. He only cared about his friends' safety.

Although Chong Xuan repeatedly emphasized that Lin Youxie's disappearance doesn't necessarily mean death.

But comparing Bob Zhao's situation is a bias in itself.

What could be cleaner than death for making someone disappear

Since May 1st, Lin Youxie has been missing for over three months!

In the vast majority of missing person cases, this disappearance time can basically be equated with an unfortunate outcome.

But no matter how restless his heart was, he could only force himself to calm down. He had to provide help, not disturbance, during his search for Lin Youxie.

The carriage stopped outside the quiet Wildwood in the night.

Occasionally, a few bird calls break the silence of the mountains, making the emptiness even greater and the distant mist appear farther away.

Jiang Wang and the others, along with Qing Zhuan, ventured deep into the Wildman Forest that night. They crunched through fallen leaves and twigs, making a rustling sound all the way to the place where he had parted ways with Fourteenth that day.

Looking around, there was nothing different from daytime.

"What needs to be done now" Jiang Wang asked.

Zheng Xuan asked in return, "What were you doing the day you parted ways with Lin Youxie"

Jiang Wang fell silent for a moment, his tone complex: "Cultivation."

Lin Youxie had been missing for over three months before being discovered. Because Lin Youxie was in Qi State, he was the only friend left there.

But on the day Lin Youxie disappeared, they didn't say anything meaningful.

He was just cultivating.

Chongxuan looked at him and simply said, "Then continue."

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Perhaps to conceal some unease, Jiang Wang asked again, “When are we going to the Luoshuang County magistrate’s residence”

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"When did I say I was going"

"As you said at Lei's house."

Then he drew his heavy sword and casually cut down a tree. He did nothing more, merely sheathed the sword silently and sat very demurely on the trunk.

"That was just a casual remark." Chongxuan sat down beside Shi Fourteen and said calmly, "Of course I have to investigate the Deerfrost County magistrate's residence. Naturally, I wouldn't go myself. Before we went to the Lei family, I had already sent the Shadow Guards to investigate. The results will be back soon. We just need to wait here. I'm looking for all the information about the Lei family, Zhou family, Yan family, the magistrate's residence, and the Inspection Office. It was just that Lei Zhanyan was also in the Wilderness Forest that day, so we visited his family. Once all this information converges, the answers you want will surface."

Facing Jiang Wang's eager gaze, Chong Xuan said in a soothing voice: "Wait for intelligence, wait for accidents, wait for changes, wait for anything. Rest assured, give me three days, and I will definitely bring you the truth."

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Jiang Wang then remained silent.

He glanced up at the starlight filtering through the leaves and then, as if in a trance, sat down on the same branch where they had parted.

Close your eyes and continue practicing the Nianchen meditation.

On this particularly lonely night.

The blue bricks would periodically leave and upon returning, always had a thick stack of freshly gathered intelligence in hand. Under Fourteen's company, Chong Xuan leisurely perused the information, searching for clues within the myriad of details.

While Jiang Wang sat alone on the horizontal branch, his solitary figure drooping. He practiced diligently throughout his life, remaining silent always.

In a thought, there are thousands of twists and turns.

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In every instant, a person has millions of thoughts arising and disappearing.

While the development of thoughts is certainly novel, ultimately, its application must also be integrated into the system of spirit and soul.

At first, Jiang Wang cleansed the remnants of karma from his body by directly using his powerful divine soul to wash away Lin Youxie's fragile sliver of consciousness.

His current cultivation level is definitely not inferior to Lin Xiang's from back then, and his spiritual awareness is even stronger. Therefore, in the practice of Nianchen Art, his progress can be described as extremely fast.

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The human heart is like a sea, with countless thoughts and feelings swirling within it.

All the senses are windows to the heart sea, what is seen and heard is what is felt.

When you see something, hear a sound, smell a scent, in your mind, fish compete and leap, creating thousands of ripples!

Among the strongest fishes, some are able to leap from the sea of consciousness into the realm of the main consciousness, where they can be captured by ordinary people.

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Thus, joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate, and desire...the seven emotions and six desires are born.

The lake is not calm, even in ignorance and unawareness, there are undercurrents surging. The river and the ocean compete with each other. The "fish" in the water are also born and die endlessly, multiplying without end.

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For most practitioners, too many thoughts often serve only as "disturbances" to the tranquil mind sea, what is called "scattered thoughts." Many schools of practice consider eliminating scattered thoughts as the first priority in cultivation, and the methods for cutting them off are endless.

Just like Cui Yisheng of the Diligent Study Academy, who held diligence as his greatest aspiration, he devoured everything in sight, consuming all extraneous noise. With one heart and one sword, he focused relentlessly, becoming unyielding.

Like Jiang Wang himself, he honed his will and strengthened his resolve. His understanding of the Dao was unwavering, never swayed by distractions. Regardless of east, west, north, or south winds, he journeyed along his own path. Later, when he donned the Heart-Seeking Divine Ability, once activated, it suppressed all extraneous thoughts and desires, leaving his mind a vast and tranquil sea.

The scenery and people are different.

He started from these constantly arising and passing thoughts in his mind, diligently cultivating them, tying them together as "heart dust." It can be called a brilliant feat.

It is easy for life to generate thoughts. However, to accurately capture those "thought fish" that have not yet surfaced in the vast ocean of our minds but are worthy of attention is a very difficult task.

And these thoughts are very fragile, a single wave in the mind could crush millions of "thought fish."

Ordinary divine power, once it descends, may well cause a tsunami in one's heart sea.

About how to choose the right thoughts, how to capture them, how to help them grow, and how to cultivate them... these are all detailed in the Art of Thought Cultivation.

Lin Qing had already cleared the path ahead.

Later generations, following in the footsteps of their predecessors, found it much easier.

Jiang Wang, with his heart-seeing ability as his anchor, relaxed slightly and suddenly felt thousands of thoughts surging forward.

My mind raced with thoughts, and my emotions were in turmoil.

Anxiety! Fear! Worry! Anger!

Among the most intense thoughts, they clashed with each other.

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The Anger Technique was unleashed perfectly, the thought of anger suddenly ballooned and surpassed all others in an instant.

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A special "heart network" formed by spiritual awareness silently descends, capturing it precisely!

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The methods described in the Art of Mind-Dust involve first capturing the most powerful thought and cultivating it into a primary thought. This is a very meticulous process that requires making selections from many thoughts, and the final decision also requires prolonged observation.

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Jiang Wang skipped those steps and directly channeled his anger into a powerful burst of willpower.

Then, the Heart Net suspended this thought above the ocean of the heart. Following the secret method researched by Lin Kuang, it used spiritual power to construct special junctions and nurtured them with meticulous care...

This is a process similar to "incubation".

Until a certain moment, a thought as crystal-like suddenly "broke free," consciousness soaring like a bird, spreading its wings and flying freely across the boundless ocean of the heart.

Each person's practice of thought is different, and the specific manifestations vary. The thoughts that Jiang Wang cultivated are precisely in the image of a heart sparrow.

With this as the main thought, then capture other "nian yu" as sub-thoughts.

When fish transformed into birds, turmoil arose in the heart of the sea.

Jiang Wangxin's heart moved, and a wisp of her divine sense attached itself to Chong Xuan Sheng.

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This feeling is very wonderful.

If he does not think about it, then nothing exists.

But just a moment's reflection is enough to know where one's thoughts are, and they can be recalled at any time, or traced back to their source.

Throughout this entire process, Chong Xuan remained completely oblivious!

The duration of the Dust-Reading technique depends on how long a thought, once separated, can survive independently. The stronger a thought is, the longer it will be able to provide feedback.

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Jiang Wang had already cultivated "Heart Sparrow", and his Dust-Reading technique was considered accomplished. Moreover, this Heart Sparrow was lively and spirited, full of life.

For some unknown reason, a sudden stirring arose within me.

He remained seated calmly, but had released the mantra and was now attentively sensing his surroundings.

This was the last place he and Lin Youxie met.

Invisible and intangible, it was only "Heart Sparrow" felt by itself. It flew out of the heart sea, flying outside the body, in this deep and dark forest at night, flying far away.

Occasionally, moonlight and starlight filter through the leaves, but they are also extremely sparse and melancholic, unable to serve as companionship.

The heart sparrow flies swiftly in this world, yet it follows the rules unique to its own inner sea.

Jiang Wang is feeling.

Feel the woman waving goodbye, walking away alone.

It felt like I was back to that day.

Feel the emotion of the friend wearing a blue square scarf, who has given up everything in the past and left their homeland.

...some response.

Heart Sparrow truly sensed something, vaguely catching a trace of a kindred spirit!

Lin Youxie left a clue!

Jiang Wang suddenly felt a surge of joy, stabilizing his emotions and letting his heart continue to soar.

Following the faint, ethereal feeling, the heart's pen pierced straight through the woods and finally landed before an ordinary old tree.

This place is less than three thousand zhang in straight distance from the forest clearing where Jiang Wang sat.

This old tree has nothing special about it. No matter what divine powers or mystical arts are used, nothing unusual can be seen.

But in Xin Que's perception, there was a little black cat on the old tree.

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Tiny, cold, curled up in the branches...

That was Lin Youxie's main thought.

Yes, Lin Youxie did indeed leave behind clues, but what she left here was her main consciousness, not a split one.

This in itself is a cruel answer.

> After more than three months, this little black cat has become very weak and could die at any moment.

As the main consciousness of an Inner Palace Realm cultivator, it simply couldn't withstand too much wind and rain.

But it still stood there alone.

I'm waiting for someone, I don't know if they'll come.

Jiang Wang, sitting cross-legged on a branch less than three thousand paces away, had his eyes slightly closed.

Before this old tree, a heartbird with wings fluttering hesitated to approach the black cat.

The tiny thought cat, it was already hazy and indistinct. Even within the world of thoughts, it wasn't clear at all.

Only the black cat's eyes were so clear, looking over as if they could see into one's heart.

These eyes seem to be asking——

>

Who knows when that person will open that nameless book

A sour and astringent feeling welled up in Jiang Wang's heart.

Then the little black cat leaped softly, landing in the eyes of the heart sparrow.

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He then saw—

He saw the last image left in Lin Youxie's eyes on May 1st, the year three thousand nine hundred and two.

He saw a hand, a pale, bloodless hand, descending from above with a calm and irresistible pose, pressing this world... into an eternal black!

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---------- Aside ----------

I worked overtime last night and got up at 7 o'clock today, writing until now.

This chapter is over eight thousand words, four updates to carry Kiki's big alliance.

Excuse me.is person could struggle for so long with his inner strength was enough to make him take notice.This person's talent may not surpass Ji Ming, but it can also be considered a prodigious talent. Shui Ya...