novelaction Chapter 233 Emotional Troubles
Chapter 233 Emotional Troubles
As the sect gradually returned to peace, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's relationship fell into deep trouble.
Yun Yao sat alone by the Ling Creek at the back of the sect, looking at the gurgling stream, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She knew that her feelings for Chu Mochen were no longer the same as before, and that kind of heartbeat and dependence continued to grow in the experience of life and death. However, she also clearly understood that they were in the world of cultivation, which was a world full of challenges and dangers. The road to cultivation was long and arduous, and the slightest distraction could lead to eternal damnation. Many affairs in the sect also required their full commitment, so how could she ignore the overall situation because of her personal feelings?
She recalled that in the past, although she had also had a longing for love in modern society, love at that time was more of a spice of life. But now, this feeling is like a double-edged sword, which brings her warmth and strength, but also makes her fall into endless entanglement. Yun Yao knows that the path of cultivation is like sailing against the current, if you don't move forward, you will fall behind. She is afraid that because of indulging in feelings, her cultivation will stagnate and she will not be able to cope with unknown dangers in the future. She is even more worried that her feelings will become a topic of conversation in the sect, affecting the reputation and stability of the sect. After all, they are already quite prestigious in the sect, and their every move is watched by everyone.
"Yun Yao, you are here." Chu Mochen's voice came from behind, interrupting her thoughts. Yun Yao turned her head and saw Chu Mochen standing tall, with a stern face but unable to hide the concern in his eyes. He slowly approached and sat down next to Yun Yao.
The two were speechless for a while, with only the sound of the flowing water of Lingxi River echoing in their ears. After a long time, Chu Mochen was the first to break the silence: "Yun Yao, I can feel that the relationship between us is changing, but I am also like you, full of worries in my heart." He frowned slightly, and a trace of confusion was revealed in his eyes.
Yun Yao's heart moved, and she said softly: "Chu Mochen, we are in this situation and it is really difficult to make a decision. The sect has done us a favor, and the path of cultivation is also what we pursue. This feeling..." She hesitated to speak, her eyes full of entanglement.
Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao and said slowly: "I used to think that as long as I was strong enough, I could protect you and take care of both the sect and my feelings. But now, I realize that things are not that simple. Every time I fight alongside you, I care about you a little more, and this has become a little bit of a shackle for me in battle." He recalled the moments in past battles when he was distracted by worrying about Yun Yao's safety, and he knew that this was extremely fatal in the dangerous world of cultivation.
Yun Yao nodded slightly and said, "It's the same for me. When I'm practicing, your figure often appears in my mind, which makes it difficult for my spiritual power to flow smoothly. But if you ask me to give up this feeling, it's really hard for me to do it." She was struggling painfully in her heart. On the one hand, she had the responsibility to practice and the sect, and on the other hand, she had the passionate feelings for Chu Mochen.
At this moment, a spiritual bird flew over their heads, chirping clearly, as if sighing for their plight.
"Perhaps, we can temporarily bury our feelings deep in our hearts and focus on cultivation and sect affairs. We can make plans when the time is right." Chu Mochen made a seemingly feasible suggestion, but his tone was full of helplessness.
Yun Yao smiled bitterly: "It's easier said than done. How can feelings be controlled so easily?" She knew very well that once feelings took root, trying to suppress their growth would be like rowing against the current, with many difficulties.
"Then what can we do? We can't neglect our cultivation and let down our sect because of our feelings." There was a hint of anxiety in Chu Mochen's voice. He paced back and forth by the stream, his clothes fluttering in the wind.
Yun Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Let's try to adjust our mindset first. When practicing, try to eliminate distracting thoughts and focus all your attention on the cultivation of spiritual power and the study of spells. In the affairs of the sect, you should also devote yourself wholeheartedly and not let your emotions influence your decisions." She seemed to be cheering herself up, and also seemed to be pointing out the direction for Chu Mochen.
"But what if the feelings become stronger during this process?" Chu Mochen stopped and looked at Yun Yao, his eyes full of worry.
Yun Yao sighed helplessly: "We can only take it one step at a time. Perhaps, as our cultivation level improves, we will be able to control our emotions more easily." She knew in her heart that this was just a kind of self-consolation, and the development of feelings could not go according to their wishes.
In the following days, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen tried hard to do what they agreed to do. When Yun Yao was in seclusion, she kept circulating her spiritual power, trying to immerse herself in the realm of cultivation. However, whenever her spiritual power reached a critical point, Chu Mochen's figure would always appear in her mind involuntarily, causing her spiritual power to become disordered and her cultivation to be repeatedly frustrated. She was very upset, but she could do nothing about it.
In the affairs of the sect, although they tried their best to maintain a businesslike attitude, the casual eye contact or subtle caring gestures between them would be noticed by the disciples around them. There began to be some whispers about them in the sect, which made Yun Yao and Chu Mochen feel more pressured.
During a sect meeting, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen had a disagreement on the issue of sect resource allocation. In the past, they were always able to reach a consensus quickly, but this time, due to their emotional troubles, they seemed a little absent-minded during the discussion and it was difficult to reach a consensus. This surprised the elders in the sect, and made Yun Yao and Chu Mochen realize that emotional problems had begun to affect the normal affairs of the sect.
After the meeting, Yun Yao went to the sect's library alone, hoping to find some solutions to her emotional problems in ancient books. She shuttled between the bookshelves, flipping through ancient books one by one, but there were very few records about how cultivators deal with the relationship between emotions and cultivation. She sat on the ground in disappointment, feeling frustrated.
At the same time, Chu Mochen was also practicing sword alone in the sect's sword tomb. He swung his sword, the wind whistling, trying to use practice to relieve his boredom. But he found that although his sword skills became more and more sharp, his thoughts and worries about Yun Yao did not diminish at all. He looked at the sword in his hand and sighed in his heart: "Can't I really find a balance between feelings and practice?"
Yun Yao was thinking hard in the library, and suddenly she remembered the system. She was moved, and quickly called the system in her mind: "System, can you help me solve the problem of love and cultivation?"
The system's voice sounded in her mind: "Matters of love are inherently complex and unpredictable. The host needs to adjust his mindset and find a point of convergence between love and cultivation. However, the host can try to use some special cultivation methods to strengthen his willpower and better control his emotions."
Yun Yao was delighted and asked quickly, "What kind of cultivation method is it?"
The system replied: "In the secret room of the Sutra Library, there is a book called "Purifying Heart Sutra". This sutra can help the host cultivate his state of mind and clear his mind. However, to cultivate this sutra, one must go through many tests, and once you start practicing, you cannot give up halfway."
Yun Yao stood up without hesitation and walked towards the secret room of the Sutra Library. She knew that this might be her only chance to resolve her emotional problems.
When she arrived in front of the secret room, she found that the door of the secret room was engraved with runes. She followed the system's instructions and injected spiritual power into the runes, and the door slowly opened. The secret room was filled with a mysterious atmosphere, and a book emitting a faint light was suspended in the air. Yun Yao reached out and grasped the "Qingxin Jue", and a firm belief surged in her heart.
She began to practice the "Qingxin Jue" in the secret room, and according to the method in the Jue, she circulated her spiritual power and adjusted her breathing. At first, Chu Mochen's figure still appeared in her mind, but as she practiced more deeply, she was gradually able to exclude these distracting thoughts, and her mind became clearer and clearer.
Chu Mochen, who was practicing sword in the sword tomb, also noticed the problem of his state of mind. He stopped practicing sword and began to reflect on his own path of cultivation. He realized that he had been too much pursuing powerful strength and neglected the cultivation of his state of mind. He decided to go to the Enlightenment Cliff in the sect to conduct a closed-door enlightenment, hoping to find a way to solve his emotional problems in the process of enlightenment.
On the cliff of enlightenment, Chu Mochen sat quietly with his eyes closed, feeling the spiritual energy of the world around him. He recalled every detail of his relationship with Yun Yao, from their initial acquaintance, to fighting side by side, to their current emotional entanglement. He gradually understood that feelings were not an obstacle to cultivation, but a driving force. As long as he could correctly guide this emotion and make it complement cultivation, he could reach a new realm.
After a period of closed-door training, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen both had different degrees of enlightenment. Yun Yao successfully practiced the preliminary method of "Qing Xin Jue", and her state of mind was greatly improved. She was able to better control her emotions when practicing and handling sect affairs, and was no longer swayed by them.
Chu Mochen also realized a new realm of swordsmanship on the Enlightenment Cliff - the unity of heart and sword. He found that when he integrated his feelings for Yun Yao into his swordsmanship, his swordsmanship became more agile and more powerful.
When they met again, they both saw changes in each other's eyes. Yun Yao's eyes became clearer and more determined, while Chu Mochen's temperament became more calm and restrained.
"Yun Yao, I've figured it out. Feelings and cultivation are not incompatible. As long as we treat them correctly, they can help us move forward." Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao, his eyes full of affection and determination.
Yun Yao nodded slightly and said, "I feel the same way. In the process of practicing the Qingxin Jue, I understand the importance of the state of mind. We should no longer be troubled by emotions, but let them serve our practice and sect affairs."
From then on, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen found a new balance between love and cultivation. They worked together in the sect and handled the affairs of the sect more easily. When practicing, they could also promote each other and make progress together. After experiencing troubles and struggles, their feelings became more firm, just like the never-extinguished spiritual fire in the world of cultivation, burning endlessly in the long river of time, illuminating their way forward.
However, they also clearly know that the future of cultivation is still full of challenges and unknowns. Although the dark forces have been temporarily repelled, no one can guarantee that they will not make a comeback. The mystery of Yun Yao's life experience is like a fog shrouding their hearts, waiting for them to uncover it. But at this moment, they are no longer confused, no longer perplexed, because they have each other, firm beliefs and strong strength, enough to face all the ups and downs in the future.