I Have A Dual World Seal

The Lanshui River is flanked by towering mountains, with narrow river channels, and some segments have rapid currents.

Lu Zheng and Guangyue stood at the bow of a fishing boat, which, under the fisherman's control, navigated smoothly along the river channel, making it seem as if they were sailing on a tranquil river, except for occasional bumps and shakes.

Moreover, the fisherman cast a net into the river while sailing, and when the boat exited the Lanshui River and merged into the Wanyuan River, the fisherman lifted the net, revealing several plump and large fish inside.

The fisherman took out the fish and, with a pleasing smile, said to Lu Zheng and Guangyue, "Esteemed Immortal Masters, I'll make a pot of fresh..."

Just then, he realized one of them was a monk.

The fisherman's face froze instantly, and Lu Zheng laughed as he patted his shoulder, "It's fresh fish soup, right? Cook it; it's almost noon!"

"But this Zen Master..."

Lu Zheng chuckled and said, "We two will eat; what's it got to do with him?"

"Amitabha Buddha!"

Guangyue chanted the Buddha's name, "Donor, don't worry about me; I have brought my own dry rations."

"Hey! I have pickles in the boat too; I'll add some flavor for Master," the fisherman nodded repeatedly.

The fisherman then fetched a stove, clay pot, knife, and bucket from under the awning, and right by the boat's edge, began scaling and bleeding the river fish. He added some salt and dry vegetables before placing them on the stove to boil.

Soon, the aroma arose.

"Immortal Master, have a taste!" the fisherman served Lu Zheng a bowl of fish soup, with tender white fish meat and a broth that looked clear and creamy, with rich fragrance.

"Master, pickles!" The fisherman cautiously offered Guangyue a plate of pickles, which were cut into squares, looking dark and emanating a salty aroma.

Lu Zheng nodded with satisfaction, first sipping a mouthful of hot soup, exhaling comfortably, then using chopsticks to grab a piece of fish and put it into his mouth, "Good! Fresh!"

Guangyue took out a piece of coarse dry bread from his backpack, ate it with pickles, one bite at a time.

"Master, won't you have a bowl?" Lu Zheng asked, holding up the fish soup, "Let wine and meat pass through your stomach, while Buddha resides in your heart."

Guangyue's eyes gleamed, "Amitabha Buddha! My Dao brother has great Buddhist qualities!"

Lu Zheng: =_=#

I was just talking nonsense!

After drinking the fish soup, the fishing boat reached a ferry on the Wanyuan River.

"Esteemed Immortal Masters, follow this road eastward a bit, and you'll reach the official road to Yizhou."

"Great, thank you!"

"Not at all, not at all!"

Lu Zheng stretched his figure and leaped from the fishing boat to the shore, his feet never stopping, instantly heading off into the distance.

Guangyue closely followed.

"I say, monk, you really won't follow me home, will you?" Lu Zheng was genuinely shocked this time.

"Amitabha Buddha!" Guangyue said, "I wish to enlighten that Fox Girl, ask her to spare you Dao brother, and deliver you to me."

"Monk, I see your injury is mostly healed!"

"Amitabha Buddha!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

...

Tonglin County.

Lu Zheng and Guangyue traveled with occasional stops, this monk was like sticky candy, determined to make Lu Zheng abandon romantic affairs and journey the world with him.

This Guangyue monk's cultivation isn't weak, nor is he a bad person. While Lu Zheng could defeat him, he couldn't truly kill him.

So, another solution had to be found.

...

"Lu Lang?"

Liu Qingyan opened the door and saw Lu Zheng at the entrance. She called softly and flew into his embrace.

"Ami—"

Stopped by a glance from Lu Zheng, Guangyue blinked his nearly swollen shut eyes, finally not ruining the moment.

"Ah? Who is this?" Liu Qingyan looked at Guangyue behind Lu Zheng, her face reddened and quickly stepped down from Lu Zheng.

Dressed in a gray monk robe, with a robust build, but his head...

Who could be so cruel?

"An annoying monk." Lu Zheng casually said and led Liu Qingyan inside holding her hand.

In the front courtyard, not only were the Liu Family and Huangfu Xu present, but even Shen Ying hadn't left.

"Lu Lang!" Shen Ying approached with a smile.

"Eh? You are..." Guangyue's eyes, swollen like steamed buns, attempted widened a slit, then looked at Shen Ying and also at Lu Zheng.

Shen Ying made eye contact with Lu Zheng, gesturing at Guangyue for an introduction.

"He's a monk from Rizhao Temple, named Guangyue," Lu Zheng turned sideways with an introduction, then also introduced the people in the courtyard to Guangyue.

"Amitabha Buddha, greetings to you all!" Guangyue put his hands together and bowed respectfully, with solemnity; only his swollen head...

"Greetings, Master Guangyue!" Several people bowed back respectfully.

Inside the front hall, after being seated, Shen Ying looked at Guangyue and asked Lu Zheng, "How did the matters go?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "Leng Jian has been killed, right in the boundaries of Wanfu County; hence, I also went to Wild Wolf Mountain, dealt with Mao Jiu and another demon I assume to be a Monkey Spirit."

"It's Yuan Fei!" Huangfu Xu immediately said.

"Hmm, and then I found the Huangfu Family's manor, paid a visit."

Lu Zheng retold his experience at Huangfu Manor, letting everyone know of Huangfu Ru and Huangfu Ning's attempts to bring the grand lady out and that she had returned home.

They also learned that Lu Zheng and Guangyue met at the Huangfu Family's place.

However... although their meeting wasn't too pleasant, Lu Zheng regained his ground, and Guangyue wasn't unreasonable. They didn't get to the point of a fight, so how did Guangyue's face end up injured?

Was it possible he encountered an enemy before meeting Lu Zheng?

Yet, given his cultivation, these minor injuries shouldn't persist for more than a day or two, right?

"Amitabha Buddha!" Guangyue chanted Buddha's name, "When I met my Dao brother, I felt an odd kinship and heard of his talents. I couldn't bear to see his potential go to waste, so I took it upon myself..."

Everyone looked at Guangyue.

Lu Zheng also looked at Guangyue.

Guangyue paused and continued, "So I took it upon myself to occasionally spar with my Dao brother."

Everyone: ???

There seems to be a logical disconnect between what you said earlier and what you just said?

This is the trap Lu Zheng set for Guangyue on the road. You claim I would be misled, wanting me to travel the world alongside you?

Fine, now I'm stronger than you. When you can defeat me, it proves that I indeed have been impaired by romantic affairs, then you'll be right, and I'll journey with you.

If you can't beat me, your judgment is wrong, perhaps return whence you came.

Guangyue thought for a long while, realizing his cultivation of the "Great Sun Golden Light Universal Illumination Scripture" was close to a breakthrough, hence he agreed decisively, planning to stay a few months in Tonglin County then take Lu Zheng along.

As for Lu Zheng, he collected over two hundred "Light of Fortune" from defeating the Black Flood Dragon, Wolf Demon Leng Jian, and his henchmen. After replenishing his cultivation and various techniques, within three months, he could make Guangyue question life.

Moreover, having such a powerful monk around on a daily basis might offer unexpected benefits.

So both had their plans, and thus the matter was settled.