Chapter 41: Peeping into the Secrets of Heaven

Again?

What’s going on?

Lin Ci noticed the Spirit Light flying toward him overhead but had no clue what it was.

With practiced ease, he reached out, grabbed it, and sealed it into the Jade Bottle.

Just as he put away the Jade Bottle, he saw the two women at the bow staring daggers at him.

“Li Feiyu, why did you capture the Sudden Enlightenment?”

Ruan Huoying asked.

Oh, they actually recognize this thing?

Lin Ci felt a surge of joy—finally, he could figure out what this Spirit Light was. So this was called “Sudden Enlightenment.”

He recalled the first time he encountered this Spirit Light—at the entrance of Wenxuan Peak. Back then, some fellow disciples had mentioned the words Sudden Enlightenment.

But at the time, Lin Ci hadn’t expected Sudden Enlightenment to show up so frequently later on, so he didn’t give it much thought.

Only now, with Ruan Huoying bringing it up, did everything connect.

But after all… what exactly is Sudden Enlightenment?

“Uh, am I not supposed to ask?”

Seeing Lin Ci silent, Ruan Huoying whispered sheepishly.

Ever since she learned Li Feiyu was a disciple of the Jinli Division, she’d been careful not to say too much, afraid of touching on forbidden topics.

According to Buliuguyue, the Jinli Division’s missions were often dangerous, like walking a tightrope high in the air.

If their movements were exposed carelessly, it could lead to mission failure at best, or death without resurrection at worst.

Ruan Huoying didn’t want Li Feiyu to get into trouble because of her.

“There’s nothing you can’t ask about. It’s just Sudden Enlightenment.”

Lin Ci waved his hand, putting on a casual air.

But Ruan Huoying was stunned…

“Just Sudden Enlightenment? Don’t you know how rare it is?”

—Lin Ci really didn’t.

To him, this thing was like a monthly occurrence, popping up whenever it pleased.

This month alone, it had already come three times…

Buliuguyue was also deep in thought at this moment.

“Unexpectedly, the Sudden Enlightenment Spirit Light can actually be stored in a Jade Bottle. How did Brother Feiyu find out about this?”

“Just tried a few times and figured it out.”

Lin Ci answered matter-of-factly.

If it’s not the Sudden Enlightenment I want, I just ignore it.

Tried a few times…

That left Buliuguyue silent as well.

Normally, when someone experiences Sudden Enlightenment, they would immediately use their cultivation to make the most of the Spirit Light.

Because it’s precious beyond measure…

No one would risk trying to capture it, not knowing if they might disperse the Sudden Enlightenment itself.

That would be heartbreaking.

No one talked about trying multiple times.

However…

Buliuguyue suddenly remembered something.

Not long ago, it was rumored that a disciple had, in broad daylight, casually dispersed a Sudden Enlightenment Spirit Light…

Could that disciple be connected to Li Feiyu?

Am I overthinking this…

Buliuguyue quietly averted her gaze, planting a seed of doubt in her heart.

Seeing both women fall silent, Lin Ci grew anxious.

Say something! Keep talking!

I still don’t know what this thing is good for!

After a pause, he tried to take the initiative to get some answers.

“Actually, the reason I captured this Sudden Enlightenment Spirit Light is because it has other uses.”

Lin Ci put on a mysterious tone, coaxing them, “As for what exactly… well, since I have it anyway, do you want to guess?”

—The Birth of an Actor!

“What? Besides boosting cultivation speed, Sudden Enlightenment actually has other uses?”

Ruan Huoying asked with genuine interest.

Lin Ci’s face remained expressionless, but inside he was cheering!

Good job, Polytou! I knew you had my back!

Buliuguyue nodded and joined the discussion:

“Yes, from what I know, Sudden Enlightenment can temporarily strengthen spells or be used for Clarifying the Mind and Purifying the Soul to dispel Heart Demons…”

Wow, so it really has a wide range of uses… Then this Spirit Light must be a rare opportunity or something precious.

Lin Ci kept marveling inwardly.

Having understood Sudden Enlightenment’s purpose, he spoke again:

“That’s true, but it’s not why I’m keeping this Sudden Enlightenment.”

“Then what is it for?”

Ruan Huoying asked.

“I want to…”

Lin Ci paused, then said slowly, “…use it to glimpse Heavenly Secrets.”

“Ah?!”

Ruan Huoying’s mouth fell open, completely clueless but sensing it was something impressive.

“What do you mean by… glimpse Heavenly Secrets?”

Lin Ci kept silent.

He didn’t know what that really meant; he was just making it up on the spot.

“Glimpse Heavenly Secrets… glimpse Heavenly Secrets…”

Buliuguyue murmured the words several times, golden light flashing briefly in her eyes. Deep in thought, she then looked at Lin Ci seriously.

“I see. I didn’t expect Brother Feiyu’s plans to be so far-reaching. I… have learned much.”

Lin Ci raised an eyebrow, not knowing what she was thinking but out of politeness cupped his fists.

The discussion about Sudden Enlightenment finally came to a close.

Lin Ci resumed his breathing meditation and cultivation.

Ruan Huoying was still puzzled, so she turned to Buliuguyue:

“Sister Yueyue, what does he mean by glimpsing Heavenly Secrets?”

Buliuguyue didn’t answer but gave Ruan Huoying a sympathetic pat on the hand:

“Xiaoying, I need to warn you to prepare yourself mentally…”

Ruan Huoying nodded. “Sister Yueyue, please speak.”

With some regret, Buliuguyue said softly:

“Although I want to matchmake you two, this Li Feiyu might be someone you can’t handle…”

As soon as the words fell,

Ruan Huoying’s face suddenly paled.

“Come, come, Xiao Chan, sit down and eat.”

“You’re an Immortal now, your appetite must have grown. I wonder if this humble home-cooked meal will still fill you up.”

“By the way, how’s life in the Immortal Sect? Are you sleeping well? Do your Senior Brother and Junior Sisters treat you nicely? They aren’t picking on you, are they?”

“If you’ve been wronged, don’t bother being an Immortal. Just come home. This family’s not short of a pair of chopsticks.”

The woman placed a steaming hot corn cake on the table, alongside a bowl of corn porridge and a plate of salted fish.

A three or four-year-old boy ran over, drooling at the salted fish but was shot a glare by the farmer woman: “Go, go, over there! Those are for your sister!”

Xiao Chan smiled and picked up Oudoudou, setting him on a stool beside her. She then fed him a piece of fish: “Mother, don’t worry. I’m doing well at Taixu Mountain Sect, especially Senior Brother. He’s been really good to me!”

“Senior Brother, Senior Brother…”

The woman tapped Xiao Chan’s forehead and laughed, “Ever since you came home, you’ve said those two words dozens of times. My ears might grow calluses! But seriously, he seems like a good person!”

“Of course!”

Xiao Chan tilted her head, looking proud.

The woman blinked. “Then let me ask you—does your Senior Brother look handsome?”

“Senior Brother is very handsome, even more so than Sun Er Ya from the neighboring village. Everyone agrees she’s a beauty around here.”

“Hmm…”

The woman thought for a moment.

“Well, the ages do match. So when are you planning to marry him?”