Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Lu Zheng’s Full Harvest
Rong Song was obviously joking, and although Lu Zheng’s tone was quite a tease, everyone knew he was joking too.
Moreover, even though Lu Zheng always won, his words often contained guidance.
For many disciples of the Jinhua Sect, playing chess is actually a process of cultivation, just that depending on personal insights, the emphasis varies.
Otherwise, how could Lu Zheng rely only on words to acquire a continuous flow of the Light of Fortune?
Furthermore, because of Lu Zheng’s subtle way, the gratitude for guidance blended into a very harmonious atmosphere without any pressure, making interactions with him very relaxed.
Actually, Lu Zheng was quite welcomed during his days at the Jinhua Sect, forming deep friendships with several disciples of Rong generation.
For instance...
"Brother Lu, just wait! I’ll win a game against you sooner or later!"
"Brother Lu, there is no moonlight in the mountains at night, be sure not to get up at night."
"Brother Lu, rest well tonight. May you not have any nightmares."
...
Thus, when everyone learned Lu Zheng was preparing to leave the mountain, they were truly reluctant to see him go.
However, Lu Zheng had already been on the mountain for full seven days, longer than he stayed at the White Cloud Temple, and couldn’t actually make the Jinhua Sect his home.
...
"Brother Lu, this way, please."
Rong Song led Lu Zheng to a quiet place at the back of the Jinhua Sect.
An evergreen pine, a stone table, a set of Go, a pot of fragrant tea.
"Greetings, Master Peng Yu!" Lu Zheng hurriedly stood up and saluted.
The sect leader of the Jinhua Sect was present, a giant among the elders!
"I heard that your chess skills are profound, and I’ve been itching for a match, so I invited you for a game. I hope you don’t mind?" Master Peng Yu said with a smile.
"Of course, to receive guidance from a master is an honor for the young." Lu Zheng quickly replied.
"You’re too polite, child. I’ve seen your chess style; it’s a perfect blend of surprise and steadiness, changing like the clouds and winds. It’s not an exaggeration to call it hands of the immortals and demons, and I’ve been wanting to guide you, but after pondering for days, I still don’t know where to start!" Master Peng Yu laughed and invited Lu Zheng to sit.
Lu Zheng immediately took his seat and quickly poured a cup of tea for Master Peng Yu before Rong Song could.
Master Peng Yu smiled appreciatively, settled into his seat, and invited Rong Song to observe from the side, then addressed Lu Zheng saying, "Please."
As a junior, Lu Zheng naturally took the first move.
Each stone placed down, each stone followed, both walking leisurely, clouds light and wind gentle, black and white stones moved back and forth swiftly, without a pause.
Though both seemed calm and casual in placing stones, Rong Song could clearly see the board full of dangerous surprises, where the white dragon and black tiger fiercely contested, creating a monumental atmosphere.
The white dragon extended its claws, the black tiger reached for the heart.
There the white stones soared like a dragon ascending to heaven, while here the black stones descended like a fierce tiger.
Both sides tangled in mid-game combat, utterly uncompromising, not budging an inch.
Rong Song watched with cold sweat trickling down, forgetting even the actions of serving tea and water, suddenly awakened only when the white dragon returned to its nest to peek out and the black tiger entered the mountain without leaving traces.
Realizing the passage of time, he looked up to see the entire sky covered with thousand-mile sunset glow, the sun tilted westwards, the sky had grown dark, and a whole day had passed.
"Good! Good! Good!" Master Peng Yu stroked his beard and laughed, "Indeed, young friend’s chess skill is profound, surpassing my own."
Rong Song snapped out of it, looking at the board again, realizing the white stones had won by half a point.
"Lucky! Lucky!"
Lu Zheng repeatedly clasped his hands in gratitude, inwardly admiring Master Peng Yu’s chess skills.
He originally intended to keep the game tied, but unexpectedly, Master Peng Yu’s skills were indeed profound, and he couldn’t contain himself, thus winning by half a point.
"Winning is winning; luck is also winning. In my life, I’ve lost many games, could I still be a sore loser?"
With a flip of his palm, Master Peng Yu revealed a scripture.
"This is the ’Taiyuan Mysterious Scripture’, primarily cultivating the Divine Soul True Spirit, enhancing the Three Treasures, extending lifespan, includes Primordial Profound Light and Profound Light Divine Talisman, once cultivated can be used to vanquish demons, protect and extend the Divine Soul, all fitting perfectly."
Lu Zheng’s eyes gleamed brightly.
"Then I..."
"This ’Taiyuan Mysterious Scripture’ is not the sect’s secret scripture; young friend can teach it to family." Master Peng Yu said with a smile, "However, the majority are ignorant, lacking talent, don’t get too obsessed with cultivation and neglect this life’s experiences."
"Yes! Thank you for the master’s teachings!" Lu Zheng courteously took the scripture.
The law is not lightly given; the Way not freely taught.
If taught to the wrong person, the untalented waste a lifetime, if heartless misguides the world, ultimately traced back to the one who imparted the teachings.
Master Peng Yu nodded and smiled, then pointed a finger, sending a strand of golden light into Lu Zheng’s brow.
"This is..." Lu Zheng’s eyes flickered.
"Thanks to the guidance of young friend these days, many Jinhua disciples have improved somewhat. I see your ’Nine Heavens Golden Palace True God Transformation Technique’ has entered the basics, so this ’Golden Palace Secret Technique’ which derives from the ’Divinity Transformation Technique’, will accompany you." Master Peng Yu said with a laugh.
What a gift! Lu Zheng exclaimed internally.
If the Jinhua Sect’s ’Nine Heavens Golden Palace True God Transformation Technique’ is equivalent to White Cloud Temple’s ’Innate Cloud Transformation Qi Method Scripture’, then this ’Golden Palace Secret Technique’ is probably akin to White Cloud Temple’s secret ’Taiqing Crossing Profound Qi Cloud Secret Scripture’.
This gift is exceedingly significant!
Although Master Peng Yu did not say, Lu Zheng understood the hint clearly, knowing this secret technique is certainly exclusive for self-cultivation, but it’s incredibly rewarding!
Refining Qi with ’True Scripture of Qi Technique’, using ’Cloud Walking Technique’; Refining Spirit is ’Divinity Transformation Technique’, using ’Inference Secret Technique’.
"Master... this gift..."
Lu Zheng felt the weight of this gift, almost to the point of anxiety.
"I heard you’ve only acquired the ’Divinity Transformation Technique’ within a year, yet you seem quite profound in cultivating it."
During the chess game between Master Peng Yu and Lu Zheng, naturally the ’Divinity Transformation Technique’ was applied, and with Master Peng Yu’s profound cultivation, he discerned Lu Zheng’s foundation.
"To acquire the ’Divinity Transformation Technique’ is your fortune, consider this ’Inference Secret Technique’ as your reward for these days and your victory today." Master Peng Yu said with a smile, "In future encounters with Jinhua disciples, be sure to look after them."
"Of course!" Lu Zheng eagerly nodded.
"Rong Song."
"Disciple is here!"
"Let Lu Xiaoyou stay on the mountain for another night, send him down tomorrow, then go retreat for a few days, contemplate today’s match, and see if you can awaken some insights."
"Yes!"
"Your junior bids farewell!" Lu Zheng rose and spoke.
"Good." Master Peng Yu nodded, offering tea to bid farewell.
...
The next day, outside the Jinhua Sect’s mountain gate.
"Spending a few days with Brother Lu, I’ve gained a lot." Rong Song bowed with a smile and said, "Welcome Brother Lu to visit anytime, when I descend the mountain, I will seek you out to catch up."
"Always welcoming, prepared for your arrival!"
After farewells, Rong Song returned to the sect for seclusion, while the well-rewarded Lu Zheng went down the mountain.