Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 29: The Enlightenment of the Dual-Handed Master, Zhou Sheng Uses Allusions

Cranes are quite intelligent animals; they are very sensitive to the ill intentions of others.

Lu Qian used his double-handed technique to conceal his aura, disguising himself as a kind and benevolent person.

With a warm smile on his face, he slowly approached the white crane's position step by step.

"唳~~"

The white crane sensed Lü Qian's approach. It raised its small head, spread its wings, and flapped them at Lü Qian.

This is it trying to drive Lü Qian away.

"Don't be afraid."

Lu Qian spoke softly, while simultaneously using both hands to further refine his own energy, maximizing his friendliness in the eyes of animals.

"唳~~"

The white crane's gaze towards Lü Qian changed instantly. It folded its wings again and used its sharp beak to preen the feathers on its wings.

"very good."

Lu Qian approached the white crane and reached out his hands to touch it. Red and blue Qi light slowly climbed up Lu Qian's arms and onto the white crane's body.

The white crane's previously lifeless eyes suddenly became clear and innocent. It looked affectionately at Lü Qian in front of it and pecked at the hem of Lü Qian's Taoist robe with its beak.

"It will be ready soon."

The red and blue Qi light quickly covered the entire white crane, completely enveloping it.

The white crane's eyes became clearer and more lively. It stretched its head into Lü Qian's arms and let out two clear calls.

"唳~~"

"alright."

Lu Qian withdrew the Qi from his hand, touched the crane head in his arms, and curiously touched the bright red top of its head.

He had just activated the crane's Qi through his dual-wielding technique and created a simple circulation within the crane's body.

This crane can now be considered a sentient beast-type cultivator.

Moreover, this crane has only just awakened its intelligence, and its mind is as simple and innocent as a blank sheet of paper, making it a good candidate for cultivation.

I imagine that after some time, we will see this crane undergo a miraculous transformation.

"Go ahead and play with the cranes. I don't need you yet. Just come over every day so I can see you."

Lu Qian stroked the crane's neck, gently touching its white feathers, and said softly.

"唳~~"

As if understanding Lü Qian's words, the crane lowered its head, picked up a small carp from the puddle, and then spread its wings and flew into the sky.

Cranes are good at flying, and soon the white crane disappeared into the Wudang Mountains.

"When the fruit of enlightenment ripens, white cranes will fly over Wudang Mountain."

As Lü Qian gazed in the direction where the white crane had disappeared, he imagined the splendor of riding the crane down Wudang Mountain in the future, and couldn't help but feel sentimental.

"The immortal rode away on a crane, and roamed freely throughout the eight directions and six realms."

He recited a limerick he had composed on the spot, and in a good mood, turned and went into his room.

Just now, before Lü Qian used his Dual-Hand Technique to enlighten the crane, he carefully sensed the surrounding environment to make sure that no one was around.

But some people cannot be seen or observed through normal means.

For example, Zhou Sheng of Wudang.

Today he came to Wudang Mountain again, transforming into a sparrow and perching on the wall of Lü Qian's courtyard. He silently observed the entire process of Lü Qian casting the spell and reciting the poem in triumph.

He hopped on the courtyard wall, his gaze following Lü Qian until he entered the room inside the courtyard.

"Squeak!"

The door hinges clicked, and Zhou Sheng, who had transformed into a sparrow, flapped his wings and landed outside the courtyard wall.

He turned his head, looked solemnly at the tightly closed courtyard gate, and then fluttered away.

Zhou Sheng followed the direction the white crane flew in and soon arrived at a mountain stream in the Wudang Mountains.

Here, a flock of white cranes were playing in the shallow water. Zhou Sheng, who had transformed into a sparrow, landed on a tree not far away. Through the thin mist, he searched among the cranes for the white crane that had just been transformed.

Soon, the sparrows chirped twice, and Zhou Sheng locked onto his target: the white crane whose body was radiating aura.

"This kid is amazing!"

The sparrow stared at the white crane catching fish in the water for a while, then suddenly spoke in human language.

Zhou Sheng gave a heartfelt sigh of praise, though it was unclear whether he was praising Lü Qian's skill in enlightening him or Lü Qian's idea of ​​riding a crane down from Wudang Mountain.

"Riding a crane down from Wudang Mountain, how impressive!"

Soon, the sparrow gave the answer itself, and Zhou Sheng hopped around on the branch as if he were overjoyed.

"This young man from the Lü family is to my liking, and his talent is quite impressive. His duel with Lü Ci today...tsk tsk tsk, what a young prodigy!"

Zhou Sheng, transformed into a sparrow, looked up at the sky and said, "Moreover, this kid has awakened the Dual-Handed Technique but is not addicted to it. Instead, he tries to explore its mysteries. Now I can rest assured that he won't be unable to extricate himself from the Wind After Diagram."

He looked again at the white crane frolicking in the water in the distance, a determined look in his small sparrow eyes. "I'm determined to pass on this wind!"

"Let me think about how to present Feng Houtu appropriately to him..."

Zhou Sheng pondered for a moment, then quickly came up with an idea. "I've got it! Since this kid wants to ride a crane down from Wudang Mountain and create a legendary tale, this old man will lend him a hand and give him a 'Crane Gift of a Book'!"

A tiny sparrow hopped on a branch, while Zhou Sheng stared intently at the white crane in the distance, gradually refining the initial plan in his mind.

"The Great Zhou Sage Crane gifting a book—it's quite a wonderful story!"

"This old man wants to be included in the classics too!"

As he thought about it, Zhou Sheng laughed loudly again.

"That's what we'll do!"

Zhou Sheng perfected the plan in his mind, carefully considering whether there were any omissions. After confirming that the plan was correct, the sparrow he had transformed into flapped its wings and flew away again.

The painting of Feng Hou in the cave behind Wudang Mountain cannot be touched; he must redraw it, a better one, so that it can be worthy of the story of "the crane presenting the book".

Zhou Sheng quickly descended Wudang Mountain again, and as he had done many times before, no one discovered his whereabouts.

……

At the foot of Wudang Mountain.

Lu Ci walked back to the hotel in a frenzy, a genuine smile on his scarred face, though it looked incredibly creepy.

Under the strange gazes of passersby, Lü Xiao followed Lü Ci all the way to the hotel.

Upon entering the hotel, Lü Ci's smile had not yet faded. However, his genuine joy did not bring happiness to the surrounding atmosphere; instead, it added a touch of terror.

Lu Ci kept an eye on the stares of passersby as he entered the elevator with light steps.

"Dad, wait for me!"

Lu Xiao slipped into the elevator, and the gate closed behind him.

Once inside the elevator, Lü Ci's smile faded considerably. He glanced at his second son, who seemed hesitant to speak, and gave a cold snort.

"Get to the point! Your dad's not crazy!"

"Father, I didn't say you were crazy."

Seeing that the old man seemed more normal, Lü Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly explained to Lü Ci.

"snort!"

"I'm just too happy, truly happy this time, even happier than when I beheaded those Japanese devils back then!"

Lu Ci glanced at the flustered Lu Xiao, not bothering to consider his true thoughts. He lowered his hands from behind his back, looked at those wrinkled and scarred hands, and wore a happy smile on his face.

"Fifteen years old, he's only fifteen!"

Seeing the old man's obviously overly excited behavior, Lü Xiao hesitated, then swallowed his words. He didn't have the guts to spoil Lü Ci's good mood.

"Ding~"

The elevator doors opened with a click, and they quickly returned to their room after exiting the elevator.

"Click!"

The door opened and closed again, and the Lü father and son entered the living room.

Lu Ci plopped down on the sofa, while Lu Xiao stood to the side with his head down, waiting for Lu Ci's instructions.

"We summoned several skilled members of our clan to guard the residence at the foot of Mount Lüqian."

Sitting on the sofa, Lü Ci's smile vanished. He sat there expressionless, exuding an aura of menace once again. The cruel and ruthless head of the Lü family had returned.

"yes!"

Lu Xiao lowered his head, not daring to look directly at the cold aura emanating from his own father.

"Remember, choose those whose mouths are tight enough. If they can't shut their mouths, I won't hesitate to pull out their tongues and sew their mouths back on stitch by stitch!"

Lu Ci glanced at Lu Xiao, inwardly scoffing at his somewhat cowardly behavior, and then solemnly instructed him with a frosty expression.

"yes!"

"Alright, go and do it. Remember, there can be no potential risks, otherwise I won't hesitate to start with my own son. I want this Zhang Zhiwei of the Lü family to truly become Zhang Zhiwei!"

Lu Ci waved his hand at Lu Xiao, not even glancing at Lu Xiao's trembling figure, and continued to speak coldly.

The coldness and oppressive aura emanating from him intensified with each word he uttered, causing Lü Xiao behind him to tremble.

Go!

"yes......"

Lu Xiao steadied his trembling body, quickly walked out of the room, and left the space where Lu Ci was.

Hearing the slightly chaotic footsteps behind him, Lü Ci chuckled silently.

"Am I really that scary?"

"That kid Lü Qian is still the best. He still dares to bare his teeth in front of me. Hey, he's just like a wolf cub covered in thorns."