Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 115: Defying the Heavenly Dao, Changing the Heavenly Dao

Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Defying the Heavenly Dao, Changing the Heavenly Dao

Ever since seeing Qiu Zhihe at home yesterday, Fang Xue inexplicably felt she resembled her most admired Senior Sister Ye Xiyue.

Moreover, Qiu Zhihe was both cool and beautiful, as well as gentle and graceful, which made Fang Xue feel a bit more intimate towards her.

However, seeing Qiu Zhihe now, Fang Xue felt somewhat melancholy.

If only I were truly here to thank Uncle Qin from the bottom of my heart!

"That’s very thoughtful."

Hearing Fang Xue’s words, Qiu Zhihe nodded, her voice calm, yet this was more than she usually said to other strangers.

"Taoist Friend Fang is too polite, please have a seat, Susu!"

Qin Gengyun invited Fang Xue to sit down and called out to Liu Su. Liu Su pursed her lips, reluctantly going to the kitchen to make a cup of tea.

"Thank you, Sister!"

Fang Xue quickly stood up; her father had told her that Uncle Qin’s household included, besides Sister Qiu, a concubine as well.

Meeting her today, although not as stunning as Sister Qiu, she was nonetheless exceptionally beautiful, not like ordinary female cultivators.

"You’re too kind, Taoist Friend."

Liu Su’s expression improved hearing Fang Xue call her ’Sister’ sweetly, and she laughed, taking a seat next to Qin Gengyun, resting her chin in her hand as she looked at Fang Xue.

Fang Xue was surprised. Normally, concubines had very low status in a household and wouldn’t appear when the husband entertained guests, let alone sit boldly beside him.

Turning to look at Sister Qiu, she instead retreated into the bedroom, seemingly avoiding the situation deliberately, yielding her place to the concubine.

Sister Qiu was indeed composed and gentle, with a gracious demeanor.

Fang Xue admired her inwardly, feeling a bit more attached to Qiu Zhihe.

At the same time, she felt more resistant to Senior Brother Luo’s orders.

She couldn’t believe that the simple and low-key Uncle Qin and the gentle and kind Sister Qiu could be remnants of the Demon Sect.

"Taoist Friend Fang, when do you plan to return to the Zhenyang Sect?"

After a few casual exchanges, Qin Gengyun smiled and asked.

Fang Xue’s heart stirred as she recalled Senior Brother Luo’s instructions before her departure.

"You might casually mention that we are returning to the Zhenyang Sect soon."

Fang Xue knew that Senior Brother Luo intended to use her words to deceive Uncle Qin and Sister Qiu. Most likely, they wouldn’t really leave but would instead secretly watch Narrow Rain Lane.

She didn’t like lying, but this was an order from the Inner Sect Steward, something she couldn’t disobey, so she had no choice but to reluctantly say:

"Uncle Qin, we will return to the Zhenyang Sect tomorrow."

Qin Gengyun nodded, sighing, "Actually, Uncle Fang and Auntie would like to spend a few more days with you."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xue’s eyes slightly reddened, her voice somewhat low:

"Uncle Qin is right; I also want to spend more time with my father and mother, but alas..."

She paused, suddenly stood up, and saluted Qin Gengyun:

"Uncle Qin, I don’t know when I will be back in Yunling Town next time. My father and mother have worked too hard for me, aging prematurely. I’m truly unfilial. Could I trouble you to look after them for me?"

After speaking, she took out a blue embroidered pouch filled with Spirit Marrow from her bosom.

Qin Gengyun immediately stood and returned the salute, pushing the pouch away with both hands:

"Taoist Friend Fang, since you call me Uncle, of course, I won’t neglect Uncle Fang and Auntie. If something happens to them in the future, they can come to me!"

Seeing Qin Gengyun’s firm refusal to accept it, Fang Xue had no choice but to put it away, her eyes reddening as she bowed again:

"Unfilial daughter Fang Xue thanks you here, Uncle Qin!"

"There’s no need for this, Taoist Friend Fang!"

While the two were being polite, Liu Su quietly removed the coarse tea from the table, and moments later, replaced it with a cup of fragrant tea, placing it in front of Fang Xue.

"This is good tea."

Fang Xue was momentarily stunned and quickly said, "Thank you, Sister."

She hesitated for a moment, recalling Senior Brother Luo’s stern instructions, and had to force a fake smile on her face, curiously asking:

"Oh, earlier I smelled the fragrance of Spirit Grass; is Uncle Qin a Spirit Plant Master?"

Qin Gengyun smiled, "I practice alchemy at home and always keep Spirit Grass, hence the smell."

"Oh." Fang Xue glanced toward the bedroom, "I would like to have a word with Sister Qiu, Uncle Qin, if it’s convenient?"

Senior Brother Luo instructed her to probe both Qin Gengyun and Qiu Zhihe.

"I’ll go ask."

Liu Su stood up and went into the bedroom, returning moments later to say:

"Miss just finished cultivating; Sister Fang, you can go in."

"Thank you, Sister." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Fang Xue thanked her, again surprised by how the concubine and the main wife in Uncle Qin’s household seemed quite close.

Uncle Qin seemed so honest and dull, but he managed to make his wife and concubine coexist harmoniously, skillfully playing both ends; he was truly capable.

Entering the bedroom, she saw Qiu Zhihe sitting gracefully by the bed, her hands resting on her knees, her black hair coiled into a married woman’s bun, wearing a Hundred Flowers Floor-Sweeping Skirt, exuding the grace and allure of a young matron.

Fang Xue was momentarily dazed, her heart slightly racing.

Who said only men would be infatuated with beauties? Reaching such a state, anyone would be captivated, regardless of gender.

Sister Qiu and the Senior Sister were such women.

"Sister Qiu, did I interrupt your cultivation?"

Fang Xue stood at the door, a bit apprehensive.

Qiu Zhihe slightly shook her head, asking, "Do you have something to say?"

Fang Xue tugged at her sleeves, thought for a moment, then spoke:

"Sister Qiu, I’m perplexed and wish to seek your guidance."

Qiu Zhihe looked at her, and Fang Xue continued:

"I’ve been attending the Cultivator Spiritual Institute since I was a child, diligently cultivating day and night, just to seek Dao and immortality so that my parents could hold their heads high before our neighbors."

"But if I truly achieve immortality, by that time, my parents would be long gone. What would be the point of my pursuit?"

This was a question that had lingered in Fang Xue’s heart since Luo Zhenfeng forcibly took her away from home yesterday.

These past two days, it kept her from cultivating with a clear mind, with no progress at all.

Technically, she should ask Senior Brother Luo, or her instructor in the Outer Sect, or even consult Ye Xiyue about her cultivation doubts.

But Fang Xue inexplicably felt that Sister Qiu might have an answer for her.

Now, having voiced her doubts, she felt increasingly nervous, a sense of inexplicable behavior washing over her.

Qiu Zhihe remained poised, without change in her expression upon hearing this, and merely said:

"If you fail in your pursuit, your parents would still pass away naturally."

"But if in your pursuit of Dao you attain immortality and divine power, there might be a way to bring them back to life."

Fang Xue froze, her clear eyes quivering.

"My master says that the Heavenly Dao is natural and that cultivators should not go against it; does reviving the dead count as defying the Heavenly Dao?"

Qiu Zhihe glanced at her, impatiently replying:

"The so-called Heavenly Dao is also determined by humans. Once you become immortal, superior to everyone, you can change it yourself."

Fang Xue widened her eyes, mouth agape, completely stunned.

Such words she had never heard from any teacher at the Spiritual Institute or anyone at the Zhenyang Sect.

It was downright heretical, defying convention!

No wonder Senior Brother Luo suspected Sister Qiu of being a remnant of the Demon Sect; this did sound like it.

But... what Sister Qiu said made perfect sense!

If I want to serve my parents for a long time, of course, I need them to be immortal as well.

Defy the Heavenly Dao, change the Heavenly Dao, become the Heavenly Dao?

It, it sounds so rebellious, so interesting!