"Junior Sister Ann, you say she is my woman, do you have any evidence?" Wang Xiaoqiang ended Ann Miaoyi's question with one sentence.

Ann Miaoyi retorted, "Then how can you prove she is your sister?"

Wang Xiaoqiang turned his gaze to Dai Yu, who said, "I can prove it. I am not his woman; I am his sister..."

Wang Xiaoqiang spread his hands and said, "Junior Sister Ann, now you should believe me, right?"

Ann Miaoyi pursed her red lips awkwardly and said, "Since she is your person, naturally she would speak for you. But such words can only deceive children... Farewell!"

Having said that, Ann Miaoyi left with a frosty look, tossing her sleeves as she exited the book tower.

"Why is Junior Sister Ann so emotional today?" Fang Qiu remarked with some surprise, watching Ann Miaoyi's departing figure.

"Maybe it's her time of the month!" Wang Xiaoqiang muttered with a playful smile flashing across his face.

In the Immortal Realm, people refer to a woman's menstruation as 'monthly event' and not 'big aunt.' So Fang Qiu, unaware of what Wang Xiaoqiang meant by 'big aunt,' thought he was talking about Ann Miaoyi's aunt and said confusedly, "Junior Sister Ann's relatives have never come to see her..."

Wang Xiaoqiang found this amusing but said, "With Junior Sister Ann's personality, she probably isn't well-liked."

Fang Qiu frowned and waved his hand, "Alright, talking behind others' backs is impolite..."

As he spoke, he led Wang Xiaoqiang into the book tower, recommending books for him. Yueyang Academy's book tower is vast, comparable to a bookstore on Earth, but with fewer and less varied categories, mostly poetry and classical theories, somewhat akin to ancient Huaxia culture on Earth.

Wang Xiaoqiang flipped through a few books casually, finding mostly about monarch-subject etiquette, and didn't find much interest.

Seeing that his recommended books could not pique Wang Xiaoqiang's interest, Fang Qiu did not insist and continued to recommend other books.

Wang Xiaoqiang noted Fang Qiu's emphasis on courtesy in social interactions and suddenly thought of the powerful golden character "Etiquette" he had conjured outside Yueyang Academy. He couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother Fang, I have something to ask..."

"Junior Brother Wang, feel free to ask, there's no need to stand on ceremony."

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Earlier outside Yueyang Academy, the 'Etiquette' character you conjured, what spell technique is it?"

Fang Qiu smiled faintly, "That is the most basic cultivation technique of the academy!"

"The most basic cultivation technique?..." Wang Xiaoqiang said in surprise.

Fang Qiu replied, "Yes, the most basic cultivation technique of Yueyang Academy... It sounds complex, but it's actually just twelve words:

仁, 义, 礼, 智, 信, 忠, 孝, 悌, 节, 恕, 勇, 让.

These twelve words are the moral standards that Yueyang Academy has always advocated. Old Master put 'Benevolence' as the highest moral principle, moral standard, and moral realm. Then he combined 'Benevolence' with the method of cultivation to establish a 'Path of Benevolence.'

The idea of 'sacrificing oneself to achieve benevolence' was reversed to form a philosophy of 'sacrificing the enemy to achieve benevolence.'

A similar case is myself cultivating 'Etiquette,' which combines 'etiquette' from moral standards with the method of cultivation to form a 'Way of Etiquette.'

It's about reversing the idea of 'Self-Restraint and Return to Etiquette' to achieve 'Defeat the Enemy, Restore Etiquette'—for instance, your teasing Dongfang Qi outside Yueyang Academy earlier actually disrupted etiquette, and I used the 'Way of Etiquette' to stop your actions, embodying 'Defeat the Enemy, Restore Etiquette.'

Little Qiang, given your high literary attainment, you must understand what I am saying, right?"

"Uh, of course." Wang Xiaojing nodded and said, "Old Master is indeed a wonderful person, being able to combine worldly morality with cultivation... It's truly amazing!"

"Since Junior Brother Wang understands, please pick one of these twelve moral standards, then I'll help you choose the corresponding books and cultivation techniques for you to practice..."

"I choose 'Courage.'" Wang Xiaoqiang said decisively:

"Courage is about decisiveness, bravery. As the saying goes, 'The wise are not perplexed, the benevolent are not anxious, the courageous are not afraid.' I hope to be brave and decisive, fearless and invincible in whatever I do in the future!"

"Great!" Fang Qiu clapped in approval, "Junior Brother Wang's understanding of 'Courage' is so thorough. I'm sure you will amplify the 'Path of Courage' and achieve great things."

"Senior Brother Fang, you're flattering me." Wang Xiaoqiang smiled modestly, silently thinking, "Worldly etiquette is a constraint for me, Wang Xiaoqiang, and moral standards are shackles. Of these twelve standards, only the 'Path of Courage' suits me. As for 'Benevolence,' 'Forbearance,' and 'Yielding,' I'd rather abandon them outright; I would never cultivate them. To enemies, one must be neither 'Benevolent' nor 'Forbearing,' nor 'Yielding.' Also, Fang Qiu's 'Way of Etiquette' is even less suitable for me. Am I supposed to salute everyone I meet, treat everyone with 'Etiquette?' What nonsense!!"

While Wang Xiaoqiang was secretly thinking this, Fang Qiu had already selected a few biographies and fables related to 'Courage' for him and then led him to the Secret Arts Archive.

The Secret Arts Archive was also vast but unlike the free and casual book tower. One could not walk around freely nor choose books at will; one had to follow rules to obtain secret scriptures.

Fang Qiu assisted Wang Xiaoqiang in acquiring the most basic cultivation technique of 'Path of Courage' along with selected books and handed them over, instructing him:

"Junior Brother Wang, in the future, you can live and cultivate peacefully at Yueyang Academy with your sister... By the way, in three months, there will be a grand competition at the academy where students will spar with each other, focusing on two aspects: cultivation base and literary attainment. However, the prerequisite is that you must comprehend the path you chose. If Junior Brother Wang can comprehend your 'Path of Courage' within three months, you can participate in the competition..."

"Uh, thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Fang. I will intensify my cultivation to strive to participate in the grand competition." Wang Xiaoqiang earnestly responded.

"Hmm, good!" Fang Qiu, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's serious demeanor, knew he would surely practice diligently and was very gratified, clasped his hands and said, "Then let's part ways here. Should you have any questions, feel free to come to me anytime..."

Having said that, Fang Qiu turned and left.

"This Senior Brother Fang is a true gentleman, much better than that Ann Miaoyi," Dai Yu said, gazing at Fang Qiu's retreating back.

Wang Xiaoqiang gave a wry smile, "Sister, have you taken a liking to this Fang Qiu?"

"Of course not, don't say such things." Dai Yu gave Wang Xiaoqiang a sideways glance, tugged at his hand, and affectionately urged, "Let's go."

"Hey, don't be too affectionate, it's not good if people see," Wang Xiaoqiang pushed her hand away and said, "After all, we are brother and sister now..."

"Between siblings, there should be an unbreakable closeness, hehe..." Dai Yu forcefully grabbed Wang Xiaoqiang's hand, her casual demeanor a stark contrast to her usual manner.

"Actually, Fang Qiu is not a true gentleman. The reason he's so polite is the external manifestation of his cultivation; he cultivates the 'Way of Etiquette.' As his cultivation deepens, he will gradually be assimilated by his 'Way of Etiquette,' becoming imbued with courtesy..." Wang Xiaoqiang explained.

"In that case, won't you become increasingly courageous, brother," Dai Yu, being clever, directly pointed out the core understanding.

"Naturally, I chose the 'Path of Courage.'" Wang Xiaoqiang puffed out his chest and said proudly. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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