Chapter 19

Seeing Li Nianfan accept the flawed immortal jade, Bai Wuchen's face immediately broke into a smile.

This was a good start.

"By the way, if someone becomes mentally deranged due to a shock, do you have any methods to treat them?" Li Nianfan thought of Nuan Nuan's condition and asked.

Since the other party was a cultivator, there must be many methods.

Upon hearing that Li Nianfan actually wanted their help, the four of them did not dare to be negligent and immediately began to frown, thinking of solutions.

Lin Qingyun hurriedly said, "Mental derangement, if not unexpected, should be due to a trauma to the soul. I do know of some medicines that can treat the soul, but I don't know the basic condition of the person Li Young Master is referring to?"

"She is a little girl, who was frightened after being captured by a monster," Li Nianfan said.

"A little girl, and a mortal at that." Lin Qingyun shook his head, "If that's the case, it's going to be troublesome. Her soul strength is too weak, and using soul medicines would be counterproductive."

Bai Wuchen also said, "This kind of situation mostly comes from within, and external help can only play a supporting role. It's difficult."

They sighed inwardly. It was rare for a great person to speak, and they couldn't even come up with a solution. How frustrating.

Lin Qingyun's eyes brightened slightly, "I have a soul-nourishing jade that can nourish a person's soul. Wearing it for a long time might have an effect."

"How long would it take?" Li Nianfan looked at Lin Qingyun expectantly.

Lin Qingyun said, "The soul is the hardest to heal. It could take ten years at the shortest, and twenty years at the longest."

"Too slow." Li Nianfan sighed lightly. Ten years is too important for a little girl.

"It seems I still have to rely on myself. I just don't know if my method will work," he muttered to himself.

Bai Wuchen and the others were all startled. Was this great person about to take action?

Indeed, how could such a small problem be difficult for a great person? He just didn't want to act before.

"Mr. Lin, may we observe you saving the person?" Lin Qingyun looked at Li Nianfan with great anticipation.

The other three felt the same way.

Being able to observe a great person in action is a tremendous blessing. Even a tiny insight would be enough to benefit them for life.

"Do you want to watch me save the person?"

Li Nianfan was slightly taken aback and then smiled bitterly, "I'm just using mortal methods. Are you sure you want to watch?"

Can a damaged soul really be cured using mortal methods?

The four of them were even more determined to observe.

"Alright, I'm just about to go down the mountain now."

Li Nianfan nodded helplessly. The cultivators in this world were not only friendly but also seemed to have a lot of free time, always circling around him, a mortal.

"Big Black, let's go." Li Nianfan called out and then walked towards Luoxian City with Bai Wuchen and the others.

When the four of them arrived at Luoxian City, as expected, Zhang Dama was waiting at the city gate with Nuan Nuan.

Zhang Dama was frowning, secretly wiping away her tears, while Nuan Nuan still had that dazed look.

Around them, many children were gathered, trying to talk to Nuan Nuan, hoping to help her recover through communication.

"Mr. Li." Zhang Dama looked at Li Nianfan as if she had seen a savior, "Please save Nuan Nuan."

Li Nianfan said solemnly, "Don't worry, Madam Zhang. I will do my best."

"Children, crowding around Nuan Nuan like this might not be good. It could make her feel unsafe. Could you please step back a bit?"

Li Nianfan smiled and said to the children.

When the crowd dispersed a bit, his expression became more serious.

Actually, he was not entirely sure if his method would work to wake Nuan Nuan, but he felt the probability was still quite high.

Bai Wuchen and the others were also getting nervous. They were about to see the great person's methods, which was very exciting.

Li Nianfan casually found an empty spot to sit down, had Nuan Nuan sit next to him, and said with a smile, "Nuan Nuan, now Brother Nianfan will tell you a story. Will you listen carefully?"

"The name of this story is... *Journey to the West*!"

Nuan Nuan's problem was due to the monster, and Li Nianfan tried to use a story to lessen the monster's impact on her. Moreover, children naturally love stories, which are more effective than any other form of communication.

"Story, I want to hear a story."

"Brother Nianfan, can we listen too?"

The surrounding children were excited and looked at Li Nianfan expectantly.

"Of course." Li Nianfan nodded.

Bai Wuchen and the others were slightly taken aback. They never expected Li Nianfan to use this method. Would it really work?

However, they did not leave and continued to wait curiously.

Li Nianfan organized his thoughts and spoke calmly:

"Poem says:

In the chaos before the division of heaven and earth, no one could see the vastness and confusion.

Since Pangu split the universe, the clear and turbid were separated.

All living things look up to the supreme benevolence, and all things are formed in goodness.

To understand the workings of creation, one must read the *Journey to the West*.

It is said that the number of heaven and earth is 129,600 years for one cycle. Dividing one cycle into twelve periods, they are the twelve zodiac signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each period is 18,000 years. If we consider just one day: the Rat hour receives yang energy, and the Ox hour is when the rooster crows; the Tiger hour is dark, and the Rabbit hour is when the sun rises..."

This opening speech was a bit dull for the children, but it made Bai Wuchen and the others tremble with excitement, their eyes shining with shock.

This... this is the truth of heaven and earth!

From ancient times to the present, no one has ever been able to summarize the truth of heaven and earth, but Li Young Master casually said it while telling a story.

Is this the reason for the formation of heaven and earth?

Is this the path of all things?

As Li Nianfan continued his story, they seemed to hear the sound of the great way, as if he were giving a lecture.

Although there were many things they didn't understand, they still benefited greatly.

Indeed, following Li Young Master was the right choice!

They held their breath and listened carefully, not wanting to miss a single word.

After the opening speech, the story finally entered the main part.

"Beyond the sea lies a country called Ao Lai. Near the sea, there is a mountain called Flower-Fruit Mountain. This mountain is the ancestor of the ten continents and the dragon of the three islands, formed when the clear and turbid were separated and the universe was divided..."

When they heard about the stone monkey jumping out of the stone, the children were completely engrossed, and even Nuan Nuan focused her gaze on Li Nianfan.

Seeing it was effective, Li Nianfan explained even more enthusiastically.

The stone monkey ruled the monkeys on Flower-Fruit Mountain, living a carefree and happy life. But then, to seek immortality, he crossed the sea on a bamboo raft, enduring countless hardships to find a master.

A vast and ancient world gradually unfolded before everyone as Li Nianfan told the story, often causing people to exclaim in amazement.

At this point, not only the children but also nearby vendors and passersby stopped to listen, gathering around.

Bai Wuchen and the others were even more moved. Their scalps tingled, and their entire bodies were covered in goosebumps.

The pursuit of immortality, isn't that the ultimate goal of their cultivation?

Was this great person not telling a story but recounting his own experiences?