Chapter 38 Clouds Imagine Garments, Flowers Imagine Countenance Gu Wen knew that Yu Hua was very strong, but he had never had a clear understanding until now.
He did not resist too fiercely, but he was not easily subdued with just a casual press.
His subconscious reactions sometimes rivaled full-force strikes.
He had not specifically tested his strength, but judging roughly from the actions of killing and lifting weights in daily life, he only felt slightly heavy with weights under thirty catties, which he could easily pick up.
And when a person fully erupted, they often exceeded the normal level by several times, easily shattering stones and breaking gold with the power of techniques.
The absolute gap was imperceptible.
But fortunately, this was his creditor.
"Uh..."
Gu Wen hesitated for a moment and replied, "I just had a breakthrough a few days ago."
"How many days ago was that?"
Yu Hua looked suspicious, Gu Wen's credibility with her had already been depleted.
Gu Wen answered sincerely, "Three days ago, I practiced day and night and barely had a breakthrough." At least it was easily broken through four days ago.
"You have been a bit negligent in terms of your cultivation." Yu Hua let go of Gu Wen, not intending to delve deeper, "Cultivation is a very private matter, I won't inquire too much, but at least tell me what stage you have reached."
This was also one of the benefits of the unguided destiny, it was always about Gu Wen's enlightenment, the amount of power remained the same, only the cultivation at a higher realm became faster.
Gu Wen asked, "Can I know why?"
"Because I don't want you to waste too much energy on some meaningless realms, affecting your growth rate," Yu Hua replied, "The cultivation method you are currently practicing, except for the Jade Clear Foundation and Sword Techniques, is relatively superficial, and with your talent, you will quickly master them."
"But as you progress, you will find that any cultivation method may consume your lifelong efforts, as it is the essence of someone's entire life. However, there are distinctions between cultivation methods, some are superior to others, more obvious than people."
Gu Wen understood and asked, "So, you mean I don't need to fully cultivate every cultivation method?"
"Exactly, for example, you can practice the third level of the Profound Bright Spear, there is no need for the Spear Qi. It's better to cultivate the Foundation to refine your power, where one unit of power is equivalent to three units of spear technique."
"Is there a fourth level for the Profound Bright Spear?"
"No, you have surpassed the original, this is your Profound Bright Spear."
Yu Hua shook her head, gazing at Gu Wen deeply.
At this moment, she really wanted to strip away his disguise.
But since he was unwilling, she would not make decisions for him.
She had missed an opportunity once and would not make the same mistake again.
She truly wished she could turn back time to a few months ago.
At that time, although the sect had a deal with the Zhao family, it had not been completed yet.
If she had fought to the death, no one could have stopped her, and the sect would have stood by her side.
Of course, this was based on her knowledge of Gu Wen's talent and temperament, otherwise, no one would risk their life for a stranger.
Fate played tricks on people, and things had come to this.
"Most people focus on one main cultivation method, only cultivating one-third of the rest, as the benefits and time costs of more are not worth it. You don't lack cultivation methods, I will give you the best among the myriad methods in the world."
Extremely domineering! At this moment, in Gu Wen's eyes, she seemed to be glowing.
Then, he calmed his mind with the Jade Sword cutting off distracting thoughts and asked calmly, "What do I need to give in return?"
Yu Hua's silhouette behind the light veil seemed to smile faintly, "You don't need to give anything, favors will not become your shackles. In the world, there is cause and effect, but it will never directly interfere with sentient beings. Between you and me, it is not a contract full of interests, only affection. And it is only affection, it will not cause any substantial interference to you."
Then she changed the subject, "But in this world, nothing happens without a reason, and if we really need a reason, your talent is enough."
She looked down on ordinary geniuses, but Gu Wen was extraordinary.
Gu Wen looked deeply at Yu Hua, accustomed to but not fond of mixing with interests and desires.
He wondered if she had a high emotional intelligence or if her thoughts were pure.
This answer made him very comfortable, as if he were the protagonist in those old-fashioned movies, the wealthy man who liked the protagonist who did not covet money.
And if one day this affection really came in handy, as long as Gu Wen was not a beast, he would definitely help.
"Thank you for your kindness, Daoist friend."
"You, you always make things so heavy," Yu Hua said helplessly, "As long as I have a breath in this Da Qian, I am invincible. Otherwise, I am already dead, and the affection naturally disappears."
Gu Wen, however, felt justified, with a serious expression, he clasped his hands, "As a merchant, Gu is all about reciprocity. As a person, one should repay a drop of kindness with a gushing spring."
When Gu Wen was still a beggar, Jiang Fugui rewarded him with two copper coins, and he could bring people to luxury and wealth.
Now, nothing had changed.
Zhao Feng was a beast, but he was not.
"Then let's repay the kindness today."
Yu Hua was amused by his rare stubborn appearance, she slightly lifted her dress and sat back in her position, her voice elegant and full, "Recently, a talented scholar gave a poem to the courtesan of Qian Feng Tower, which was included in the publication of poems. Can you also write one for me?"
Before Gu Wen could respond, she had already recited the poem.
"Quiet as a secluded orchid blooming alone, agile as a rabbit dancing in rainbow attire. With a charming smile, a hundred flowers bloom, grace and brilliance shining in your eyes."
Gu Wen fell silent for a moment.
He had never dedicated a poem to that courtesan of the Qing Lou, fearing that he would lose the dignity of his ancestors.
If he were a disgraced immortal who could make the imperial power bow down, it should be enough.
"Are you at a loss for words?"
Yu Hua chuckled lightly, lifted her veil, and in an instant, it seemed as if even the moonlight dimmed.
Without applying makeup, her lips were red, her eyebrows naturally arched, and three flowers on her forehead were faintly glowing with spiritual light.
Graceful as a delicate flower reflected in water, pure as flawless white jade, a glance of her eyes was praised as unparalleled in the world.
"Although I am not as enchanting as the courtesan of Qian Feng Tower, I should be somewhat close."
Gu Wen could hardly think, as if the ancestors had truly possessed him, the verses burst out of his mouth, "Clouds imagine garments, flowers imagine countenance, spring breeze brushes the threshold, dew and flowers are thick."
The light laughter on Yu Hua's face gradually disappeared.
"If not seen on the mountain of jade, I will meet you under the moon at the Yao Tai."
Yu Hua fell completely silent, her hat and light veil fell back down, she lowered her head slightly, her eyes trembling slightly.
The poem written by the top scholar of Da Qian was truly... unbearably vulgar!
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