Deviated from the topic.

Right now, the Immortal Stone isn’t accepting this object, so is it truly worthless, or is it as precious as a feather?

Though it may not sound appropriate, Yuchi leans towards the former, believing such things are worthless. After all, the feather was obtained from Xun Yu, who is just a creature from the lower three states. It’s understandable, but the sword sheath in Xiangxiang girl’s hand really can’t be considered a great treasure.

Yuchi felt the condition of the sword sheath and curiously asked, "Is this something passed down from your ancestors? Why not leave it to your child? Who knows, maybe your child will become a cultivator and might find it useful."

Yuchi could take it, but he also could leave it, depending on Xiangxiang girl’s reply.

"There’s no need."

Xiangxiang girl replied with a smile. As Yuchi began looking closely at her, she spoke the truth: "Even if I have a child, even if my child blossoms into success and revives our family, these things are very fleeting. In the endless flow of history, our appearance is just a fleeting glimpse. Who can pluck the strings of history? Momentary prominence cannot be a basis, everything flows peacefully forward."

"If he becomes formidable, above all, then his child to reach his level must strive even more and learn varied perspectives of different eras. Carrying half a cup of water can move easily, but a full cup won’t spill?"

"Once at a height, falling can be painful."

"So I won’t let him pursue cultivation; it’s meaningless for him, for me, and for our entire family. Cultivation isn’t a long-term strategy, ultimately it will return to peace. The cycle of history is one of tranquility and callousness; simplicity is ultimate happiness. Could my happiness as Xiangxiang girl be less than our small city’s City Lord or a sect leader?"

"They may not be happier or more clear-minded than me. I neither harm nor steal, living honestly, keeping this sword sheath only brings endless dreams."

"I give it to you."

Xiangxiang girl expressed her thoughts... Yuchi silently nodded upon hearing her, and put the sword sheath into the Immortal Stone. Ah, a remarkable girl indeed.

It goes along with some of his earlier judgments, the higher the power, the harder it is to stabilize, the higher the power, the harder it is to maintain normalcy. It’s not about making no mistakes, but about not making fatal ones, mistakes will occur.

No one mentions, but just his Yuchi is saying.

If there were only Shen Qinghan in Ascension Gate, then he and his disciple could freely wander, carefree and happy. Life would be very delightful, but now it’s different. Although sometimes there’s a verbal flourish like snake skin, the mind is still tense, responsible for the disciples.

Fortunately, I am willing.

Yuchi beckoned Xiangxiang girl over with his hand. Xiangxiang approached curiously, then was held directly in his arms, though it was just a hug.

Yuchi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said with utmost respect, "I wish you happiness."

Xiangxiang girl paused woodenly, then nestled into Yuchi’s embrace with a soft laugh, "Young master, same to you."

...

Leaving the brothel, Yuchi wandered to a corner in the small city to find a tea house for a drink. The matter had passed, so there’s no need to overthink, otherwise, instability in the state of mind may occur.

As for what the state of mind truly is, Yuchi originally did not understand, but now he gradually does.

As someone said:

"Everyone inevitably dies. Compared to the universe, humans are mere specks; a hundred years in the vast universe is like a slideshow, where ultimately everything is a losing game. Being calm, not sad nor happy, stable as an old dog, and whistling to a nearby girl, that’s a great state of mind."

He still has not entirely reached that great state of mind, but he is not far off. Life holds just that little bit, people overly complicate time.

"Hello, handsome young man."

"You are decent too."

He smiled and joked with a girl sharing his seat while drinking tea, pondering the next plans.

"Let’s wander around the small city first..."

Ideas were interrupted midway, followed by a furrowed brow, his drinking halted completely. Then he placed the teacup down, leaving ten coins on the table, and exited the inn without looking back.

Why?

Yuchi initially planned to stay in this small city for two days, check for any undiscovered disciples, but found none on the way to find Cao Qingyu during the day. It seemed after finding Cao Qingyu, he could look around further.

Same as the saying.

Already here.

However, the Immortal Stone received messages from Ascension Gate. One was from Yinghan, the other from Qin Miaoyu. Both said there was an important matter needing to see Sect Leader Senior Brother, hoping Yuchi could return quickly. It was quite important.