I've always been a person with grand ambitions, wanting to change the world, to change myself...
Now, under Lao Dao's influence and following the feelings stirring in my heart, I slowly entered a state of profound tranquility.
Without realizing it, my mind went blank, and every pore on my body seemed to slowly open.
My body gradually merged with the vast emptiness, with all of existence.
I was no longer myself. I had vanished.
At the same time, I was all things. I was everywhere.
It's a feeling that's hard to describe in words.
My master held his hand in the air, hovering it over the Baihui acupoint on the crown of my head.
Instantly, I felt a soft, warm light flow into my body.
It was as gentle as a kitten's tail, brushing past with an alluring grace.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, my master lightly tapped the spot between my eyebrows.
It was as if a virtual big screen had been installed right between my brows.
It had no borders; it was three-dimensional, glowing, and could extend infinitely.
The entire world was contained within this virtual screen.
At my will, I could switch perspectives and zoom in on the details of any place.
I was immersed in this indescribably wonderful sensation.
After what felt like an eternity, I heard my master's low voice say, "This is your destiny. I have opened your Heavenly Eye for you.
Your destiny is a special one. You cannot return to the sect for long periods of secluded cultivation like your senior brothers. New chapters come out on g.com first.
Many heaven-sent opportunities await you.
Waiting for you to experience them, to resolve them.
As long as you always remember the meaning of virtue, your future will be limitless."
Xiao Baozi was practically drooling with envy.
Fortunately, she had the good sense to just watch with envy, not saying a word.
"I'll remember, Master," I promised with a solemn nod.
I don't know how much time passed. I remained immersed in that magical sensation.
It was as if I were the only person left between heaven and earth.
The bustling airport, the people coming and going—it was as if none of it existed.
In this world, there was no concept of time...
After a long, long time, I finally came back to my senses.
Only to find that Lao Dao was gone, having drifted away...
In the distance, I could only see his retreating figure, about to vanish from sight.
I slammed my hand on the table, shot to my feet, and yelled desperately at his retreating figure, "Master, what's your name? Who am I supposed to say I'm a disciple of?"
Lao Dao didn't turn around, just gave a casual wave of his hand.
"Master, I want to learn how to catch ghosts, too!" I yelled, throwing caution to the wind.
I mean, I've taken a Taoist master now. If I can't even tell fortunes, I should at least learn something I can show off!
Lao Dao gave another light wave, and then his figure vanished in the distance...
I sighed in frustration and slumped back into my seat.
And then I realized that the din of the once-bustling airport had come to a screeching halt. The air had suddenly fallen silent...
Everyone in the entire airport was star! ing! at! me!!!
Some curious, some amused, some shocked, some disdainful—all of them looking at me like I was an idiot.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
That little spark of transcendent joy I'd felt just moments ago vanished in an instant.
I wanted to cry but had no tears.
Right then, I wished I could find a hole in the ground and crawl into it!
Being the center of attention like this was just too, too, too humiliating!
I was on pins and needles, unable to sit still for another second. I whispered to Xiao Baozi, "I'm going to get some fresh air."
Xiao Baozi smiled at me. "You're right, we have been sitting for a while. It's good to stretch our legs. Let's go together."