《Popularizing The Way Of Cultivation》


 Chapter 1

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    On the streets of Luo City, in the drizzling rain.


    In a limousine, a middle-aged tycoon with gray sideburns, Zhang Youwei, was making phone calls one after another.


    After hanging up the last call, Zhang Youwei rubbed his swollen temples. There were too many things to do in the company lately, and he was a little swamped.


    More importantly, he did not have much time left.


    Yes, he had a terminal illness¡ª it was liver cancer.


    Zhang Youwei did not plan on telling anyone about this news, including his family, because he did not want his wife and daughter to worry about him.


    He hoped that after taking care of his own matters, he would leave a substantial inheritance for his family. This way, he could be considered to have fulfilled his duties as a husband and a father.


    At this moment, Zhang Youwei¡¯s gaze passed through the car window that was covered with water droplets. He noticed the words ¡°Bookstore¡± on the door sign of a shop not far in front of him.


    When he thought about how he had never spent much time with his daughter in his life, Zhang Youwei felt a wave of regret.


    Now that he had been diagnosed with a terminal illness, perhaps it was time for him to show more concern for his daughter. He didn¡¯t want to regret it when he was on his deathbed.


    After pondering for a moment, he said, ¡°Xiao Li, stop at the bookstore in front.¡±


    The driver-cum-bodyguard responded and slowed down. The luxurious limousine was parked in front of an ordinary, even slightly shabby bookstore. It was really out of place.


    Moreover, the person who was about to enter the bookstore was a rich man wearing a handmade high-end suit. This made it even more out of place.


    Under the umbrella held by Xiao Li, they arrived at the bookstore¡¯s entrance. Zhang Youwei said softly, ¡°Wait for me at the entrance.¡±


    Xiao Li nodded and replied, ¡°Yes, director Zhang.¡±


    This bookstore didn¡¯t even have an automatic door. It was Xiao Li who helped Zhang Youwei push it open with his hand.


    When he pushed the door open, Xiao Li took a quick glance at the store. The interior was basic and simple. Other than some simple wooden bookshelves, there was almost nothing else inside.


    The next moment, the door closed gently.


    It was still drizzling on the street. It was gloomy and somewhat depressing.


    ¡­


    Under the incandescent light, rows of bookshelves quietly lined up in the bookstore.


    The bookstore didn¡¯t have air conditioning. In the silence, there was a hint of chilliness that was unique to rainy days.


    Zhang Youwei adjusted his suit and walked to the [Teenagers Section], following the simple signboard hanging on the ceiling.


    After looking at the books, Zhang Youwei quickly picked one with a fairy-tale-style cover, [The Little Prince].


    ¡°I think my daughter will like it.¡±


    With a sense of anticipation, Zhang Youwei took the book and was about to go to the front desk to pay for it.


    At this moment, he noticed a strange sign in his line of sight.


    [Immortal Cultivation Technique Section]


    Immortal cultivation technique? Zhang Youwei thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. He rubbed his eyes and looked at it carefully.


    It was indeed the immortal cultivation technique section.


    Almost everyone in the world knew what immortal cultivation meant. In short, it was a cultivation method that allowed cultivators to transcend the limitations of the mortal world and become Immortals.


    However, such a thing only existed in stories and novels. Would a bookstore in the real world sell such items?


    After a short moment of daze, Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t help but laugh at himself. Seriously, he was already in his forties. How could he still believe in such a thing? He was about to die, yet he could still be so muddle-headed.


    Then, he was about to bring [The Little Prince] to the front desk to settle the bill. However, after taking a few steps, Zhang Youwei stopped.


    He lowered his head and frowned slightly.


    His liver was hurting again¡­


    For some reason, he recalled what the chief physician Zhou, who was wearing a white coat and had a calm expression, said last month, ¡°Your condition has deteriorated to this extent. You don¡¯t have long unless there is divine intervention. You can prepare for your funeral.¡±


    When a chief doctor from the most authoritative hospital said something like this, it was undoubtedly a death sentence for Zhang Youwei.


    It was precisely because of this that he was so overworked. Before he left, he wanted to earn some more money to leave for his family


    However, now¡­ ¡°Unless there is divine intervention?¡±


    Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t help but turn his head and look at the white signboard of the [Immortal Cultivation Technique Section].


    The signboard was quietly hanging there, looking extremely ordinary.


    However, for some reason, Zhang Youwei felt that when he looked at the signboard, it seemed as though he was looking at something that could somehow calm his mind a little.


    His subconscious told him if he did not take a look, he would regret it.


    In the end, Zhang Youwei stood in front of the bookshelf in the immortal cultivation technique section, silently standing.


    He did not know why he had walked over. Even more so, He could not understand why a successful entrepreneur would believe in such nonsense.


    Immortal cultivation technique? It was just a myth, a legend, a lie.


    He mocked himself in his mind, but his left hand could not help but reach into the bookshelf and take out one of the books, [Prajna Divine Technique].


    He did not know why he did it. Perhaps it was to make himself give up or to relax his tense nerves during this period. Anyway, he did it.


    However, he could not proceed to the next step.


    Zhang Youwei found that he could not open the book!


    This [Prajna Divine Technique] was apparently very light. It seemed to be lighter than other books of the same size and thickness, but it could not be opened!


    Zhang Youwei stared blankly at the blue cover of the book, which had no other pictures other than the words [Prajna Divine Technique], in bewilderment.


    Why couldn¡¯t this book be opened?


    Zhang Youwei put down [The Little Prince] in his other hand and tried to open the book with both hands.


    However, it was useless. It still could not be opened.


    Zhang Youwei had never encountered such a strange thing in more than 40 years of his life.


    However, this was also faintly sending a message to Zhang Youwei. This book did not seem to be an ordinary book!


    After being stunned for a moment, Zhang Youwei picked up [The Little Prince], stacked it on top of [Prajna Divine Technique], and walked toward the front desk.


    He didn¡¯t know why he wanted to buy a book that couldn¡¯t be opened, but he did.


    Perhaps this ordinary book could give him a glimmer of illusory hope for life. Zhang Youwei comforted himself this way.


    After all, how much could such a book be worth?


    ¡­


    ¡°Thank you, that would be three hundred million dollars.¡±


    The young store manager sitting at the counter informed Zhang Youwei of this amount without even raising his head.


    Zhang Youwei was slightly startled and repeated the question, ¡°Boss, how much is it again?¡±


    This time, the young store manager Luo Xiu raised his head, ¡°three hundred million dollars.¡±


    ¡°Well, to be precise, three hundred million and forty dollars. [The Little Prince] is forty, and [Prajna Divine Technique] is three hundred million.¡±

 Chapter 2

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Zhang Youwei stood there stunned for a few seconds, and then he frowned slightly. He felt that he was being pranked.


    Three hundred million yuan for a book? And what¡¯s more, it was a book that could not be opened. This was not funny!


    However, Zhang Youwei soon realized that he was wrong. Luo Xiu was not joking with him. This book was indeed selling for 300 million.


    Zhang Youwei came to this conclusion because of Luo Xiu¡¯s reaction.


    After stating the price, Luo Xiu simply glanced at him and continued to read the book with his head down. He had no intention of observing Zhang Youwei at all.


    As everyone knew, when a person played a prank on someone, he would definitely observe the other party¡¯s reaction. If he did not do so, then he was definitely not joking.


    Zhang Youwei took a deep breath and did not speak. Instead, he sized up the young shop owner.


    He wanted to see what kind of person would dare to offer such a price for a useless book. To be precise, he wanted to know what kind of person would dare to cheat and extort openly.


    However, when he took a look, Zhang Youwei realized that he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off the young shop owner. This man¡¯s vibes were too extraordinary.


    For a moment, Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t think of any other adjectives.


    It was extraordinary indeed!


    He was dressed in a long black robe and wore thin-rimmed round-framed glasses. Under his meticulously combed black hair were exquisite features that were calm to the point of indifference.


    Apart from the pair of glasses, there were no other accessories on his body.


    The word ¡®clean¡¯ could not be used to describe him. ¡®Immaculate¡¯ would be more appropriate.


    At this moment, Zhang Youwei felt a little enlightened. He subconsciously felt that this young shop owner was no ordinary man.


    Zhang Youwei could not help but look down at the books in his hand. Stacked under [The Little Prince] was the [Prajna Divine Technique].


    He had just asked, ¡°How much are these two books altogether?¡± He did not specify which two books they were.


    How did this young shop owner know?


    Zhang Youwei started to look around. He could not find any cameras in the shop, and there was no monitor at the counter.


    Obviously, the shop owner did not see which two books he took through the surveillance cameras.


    In that case, it all seemed a little magical.


    The books that could not be opened even with all his might, the outrageous price, and the young shop owner who accurately announced the titles of the books without looking and who had an extraordinary temperament.


    Zhang Youwei felt that this bookstore was a little strange.


    If it were before, he would not think too much about it. He would only think that this shop owner was playing tricks and leave immediately.


    He would rather take a long detour and go to a bookstore farther away to buy books for his daughter. He would not want to make a deal with a suspicious man, even if it was just a book.


    However, now Zhang Youwei was a little unwilling to leave because he was now facing a problem that science could not solve.


    A terminal illness!


    Just as Dr. Zhou said in the hospital, perhaps only gods could save him now, even though that was not exactly a piece of advice.


    However, Zhang Youwei saw something that could not be explained here. This triggered Zhang Youwei¡¯s desire to survive from deep in his heart.


    He wanted to give it a try.


    ¡°Boss, how can this book be sold for 300 million? Let¡¯s not talk about whether the content in this book is worth this price. Since it can¡¯t be opened at all, no matter how valuable the content is, it becomes worthless.¡±


    It had been a long time since Zhang Youwei spoke so much in one breath. He was used to listening to others talk a lot while he only gave short replies.


    He didn¡¯t know why he was like this. He just wanted to give it a try. He wanted to see if this shop owner really had some secrets.


    In his view, he was already being humble and courteous by even saying so much.


    However, Luo Xiu acted as if he did not hear anything. He just reached out and flipped through a page of the book he was reading.


    Then, he answered Zhang Youwei¡¯s words:


    ¡°This book is worth 300 million. If you can¡¯t open it, it¡¯s your problem, not the book¡¯s problem.¡±


    To Luo Xiu, the importance of flipping through the book was apparently more important than this single transaction of 300 million. When Zhang Youwei saw Luo Xiu¡¯s attitude, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a trace of anger in his heart.


    Zhang Youwei had seen many people in his life who were arrogant and deliberately mystifying, but this was the first time he had seen someone who was arrogant and mystifying to this extent. It was simply too much!


    Anyway, Zhang Youwei did not have much hope for this bookstore. Even he felt that it was stupid and ridiculous to put his hope of curing a terminal illness in a bookstore.


    So, he put down the two books in his hands and wanted to leave.


    He was going to do what he would have done usually ¨C he wanted to buy books in another bookstore.


    Of course, he wasn¡¯t going to buy any [Prajna Divine Technique]. He was just going to buy [The Little Prince] for his daughter.


    Just as Zhang Youwei turned around, Luo Xiu spoke again.


    ¡°One month.¡±


    Zhang Youwei stopped in his tracks and turned his head. His eyes were half-filled with doubt and half-filled with anger as he looked at Luo Xiu, ¡°What are you talking about?¡±


    The young man did not look at him either. He continued to read the book in his hand and casually said, ¡°You only have one month left to live.¡±


    Just as Zhang Youwei was bewildered, Luo Xiu finally closed the book. He let out a sigh and took off his glasses.


    The indifferent gaze hidden behind the spectacles finally revealed itself, and he exchanged a glance with Zhang Youwei.


    His speech was slow, and there wasn¡¯t the slightest fluctuation in his tone. It sounded like he was talking about something as natural as eating and drinking.


    However, to Zhang Youwei¡¯s ears, it was incredibly shocking.


    This store manager only looked at him two or three times from beginning to end, and he could tell he was dying.


    ¡°Do you know me?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Do you know Dr. Zhou then?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    After answering the second sentence, Luo Xiu took out another book from the drawer and began to read it.


    It was as if nothing had happened just now.


    Looking at the mysterious young store manager in front of him, Zhang Youwei¡¯s lips trembled slightly, and he quickly walked back to the counter.


    ¡°Sir¡­ Can my life still be saved?¡±


    He didn¡¯t know why he would ask such a question to a bookstore owner, but he did.


    This was because the temperament that Luo Xiu displayed from the beginning was very different from that of an ordinary person.


    He wanted to live!


    After asking this question, Zhang Youwei patiently waited for Luo Xiu¡¯s gaze to gradually sweep from the top of the page to the bottom.


    While turning the page, Luo Xiu finally answered Zhang Youwei¡¯s question.


    ¡°Yes, it can be saved.¡±

 Chapter 3

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Yes, it can be saved!


    When he heard these words, Zhang Youwei could not help but tremble.


    He had prayed that he could hear these two words from Dr. Zhou¡¯s mouth, but he did not hear them.


    Now, he, who had been sentenced to death, finally heard it from the young shop owner¡¯s mouth. He could be saved!


    He suppressed his excitement and placed his hands on the counter, his body trembling uncontrollably.


    Finally, Zhang Youwei asked the most curious question in his heart, ¡°Sir, how can my life be saved?¡±


    Luo Xiu was still reading the book in his hand and did not answer. Zhang Youwei seemed to have accepted the wait and stood there patiently.


    Only after Luo Xiu flipped through a few pages and finally closed the book. Zhang Youwei added,¡±As long as you can save my life, you can have anything you want.¡±


    Zhang Youwei was a brilliant entrepreneur. Even without considering his fixed assets, he had more than ten billion in cash at his disposal. To him, money was just a number.


    If he could survive, he would definitely be willing to spend 300 million to buy a book.


    Moreover, he could still earn money, but he only had one life! As long as there was a glimmer of hope, any possibility at all, he would want to grasp it!


    However, the mysterious words that he had imagined did not appear, nor did the medicine or anything else appear.


    Luo Xiu just opened the drawer and casually pulled out a book. He placed it on the counter and gently pushed it toward Zhang Youwei.


    Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned when he saw the book. This book was the same as the [Prajna Divine technique] that he was holding. It had a plain blue cover.


    Other than the title [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation], there was nothing else on it.


    What did The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation mean?


    Before he could react, Luo Xiu spoke again, ¡°Cultivate according to this book, and you will see the effect within a week.¡±


    Instantly, Zhang Youwei¡¯s pupils contracted. Only a week, and the effect would be seen?! Wasn¡¯t this a fantasy?


    Zhang Youwei tried his best to calm himself down and re-examined Luo Xiu.


    Which of the things that he had just experienced was not a fantasy? He had experienced so many fantastical things. Is this really that unbelievable?


    Finally, Zhang Youwei made up his mind. He picked up the book that was not well-made and said solemnly, ¡°Boss, I¡¯ll buy this book. How much is it?¡±


    Luo Xiu picked up the book that he had just read halfway and said very calmly,


    ¡°That would be three million yuan. Thank you.¡± After saying that, he stopped looking at Zhang Youwei, seemingly telling him, ¡®Take it or leave it.¡¯


    This time, Zhang Youwei did not hesitate. He took out a check from his suit and quickly wrote down the number. After filling in the name, date, and other items, he tore it down and placed the check on the table. Then, just like Luo Xiu did, he gently pushed the check toward Luo Xiu.


    After that, Zhang Youwei bowed as if he was ready to leave.


    However, Luo Xiu did not even look at the check and only reminded Zhang Youwei softly, ¡°[The Little Prince] would be forty yuan. Thank you.¡±


    Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned. He did not intend to take advantage of the shop owner. He also did not need to take advantage of this forty yuan. However, in light of the three million yuan deal, he did not expect this young shop owner to still remember the forty yuan.


    Well, business was business. Since Zhang Youwei wanted to buy these two books, it was only right for him to pay in full.


    He took out a hundred yuan note and placed it on top of the check. His eyes stared at the calm young shop owner and said solemnly, ¡°If it works, I, Zhang Youwei, will definitely pay you a visit and thank you!¡±


    After saying that, he took the two books and turned to leave.


    There was still the second half of his sentence that he did not say out loud, which was, if Luo Xiu lied to him, he would definitely not let Luo Xiu off!


    Zhang Youwei could afford the three million yuan. Compared to his own life, the money was nothing. But that didn¡¯t mean that he was willing to be cheated!


    A book that could cure his terminal illness? Zhang Youwei still did not dare to believe it completely. He just wanted to give it a try with a glimmer of hope. That was all.


    However, if the book didn¡¯t work¡­ Zhang Youwei narrowed his eyes. He had ten thousand ways to make this young shop owner pay a heavy price!


    After leaving the bookstore, Zhang Youwei returned to the car under the escort of the driver, Xiao Li.


    ¡°Go to Dekang Central Hospital and make an appointment for me with Dr. Zhou.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Director Zhang.¡±


    The rain had stopped, and the sky was slightly sunny.


    Zhang Youwei looked at the signboard hanging on the bookstore calmly through the window.


    [Avenue Bookstore]


    The car wheels ran over the road and left in a hurry. The street returned to its calm state, as if no one had come.


    Only a shallow layer of water on the ground proved the drizzle that had just fallen.


    ¡­


    On the top floor of Dekang Central Hospital.


    In the white-themed and well-decorated reception room, Dr. Zhou looked at the scan that Zhang Youwei had just taken. His face was full of solemnity.


    Zhang Youwei looked at Dr. Zhou calmly, waiting for Dr. Zhou¡¯s diagnosis.


    Soon, Dr. Zhou sighed and put down the scan in his hand. After mulling over his words, he said, ¡°Mr. Zhang, you should have accepted my suggestion for advice last month. If you had cooperated with the treatment at that time, you could have lived for at least a year. Now, the disease has completely worsened.¡±


    In Dr. Zhou¡¯s expectation, Zhang Youwei should have immediately fallen into panic, regret, and fear.


    However, none of these happened.


    Zhang Youwei just nodded calmly and then asked, ¡°How much longer do I have?¡±


    This was the main reason he came to the hospital for a follow-up check. When he was diagnosed with a terminal illness last month, the doctor clearly said that he could live for half a year. However, Luo Xiu told him he only had a month.


    There was a reason why Zhang Youwei became successful. He was willing to try every possibility, no matter how small the chance was.


    However, he would not completely trust a stranger for no reason. He had to confirm what the young shop owner said was true. Whether he really did only have a month to live!


    After hesitating for a moment, Dr. Zhou gave a vague estimate, ¡°The cancer cells have gradually spread throughout the body. There is no medicine to treat it. A conservative estimate is about a month, at most a month and a half.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei¡¯s heart tightened slightly. But it was not because he was worried that death was coming, but because the estimate was very close to what the bookstore owner had said.


    He only had one month left to live!


    After getting this answer, Zhang Youwei nodded, took the diagnosis letter, and got up, preparing to leave the reception room. He was so calm that it was as if someone else had a terminal illness!


    Dr. Zhou quickly stood up and tried to persuade him, ¡°Mr. Zhang, I hope that you can take our advice. If you are willing to cooperate with the treatment and use the most advanced equipment, you can live for at least three months.¡±


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s footsteps paused. He slowly turned his head and looked at Dr. Zhou calmly, ¡°What difference does it make if I live for another month or two?¡±


    Dr. Zhou opened his mouth but didn¡¯t say anything. He had seen many people who said they would give up on treatment, but most of them were people who could not afford it.


    How could a successful entrepreneur like Zhang Youwei not hesitate at all? He didn¡¯t understand.


    However, Dr. Zhou didn¡¯t know that Zhang Youwei refused treatment last month so he could leave a bit more money for his family.


    This time, Zhang Youwei refused treatment in order to cure his illness completely.


    He would be practicing [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation]!


    This was the last life-saving straw in Zhang Youwei¡¯s hands. He had no other choice!

 Chapter 4

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Upon returning home, Zhang Youwei locked himself in the study.


    To prevent his wife and daughter from discovering his illness, he had arranged for them to travel around the world.


    Even so, he was still used to locking himself in his room. In order to keep this secret, he could not be too cautious.


    After sitting down in the spacious study, Zhang Youwei took out [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] and placed it on the table.


    He rubbed his slightly swollen temples and felt somewhat exhausted. He did not expect that after he had been sentenced to death by the hospital, he would still get a slim chance of survival.


    Even more unexpectedly, this so-called chance of survival was actually immortal cultivation! This was too absurd.


    Even if he accepted this matter, he still felt that it was absurd. However, he had already gone this far. How could he give up at this point?


    After adjusting his mood, Zhang Youwei took a deep breath and looked at [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] on his desk. At this point, he could only treat it as a last resort!


    However, after turning to the first page, Zhang Youwei was stunned.


    He thought this so-called immortal cultivation technique would contain a bunch of obscure and complicated chants and incantations. However, the contents of this book were not what he had imagined.


    To be more precise, there was not a single word. There were only pictures.


    Surpris, Zhang Youwei turned a few more pages.


    The second page, the third page, the fourth page¡­ They were all pictures! That¡¯s right. He had spent three million yuan on buying a comic book!


    Bang!


    At this moment, Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t hold it in any longer. He clenched his fists and hammered the desk hard. Then, he threw [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] away, and it smashed against the wall.


    Then, Zhang Youwei felt a throbbing pain in his body.


    He had been tricked!


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of ruthlessness. He achieved what he did today because he did not shy away from dirty deeds in the beginning. Although he had cleaned up his act now and the entire enterprise was clean, if he wanted to take revenge on someone, he really had endless ways!


    Just as he was thinking about how to torture the young shop owner, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the study, followed by the worried voice of Nanny Wu, ¡°Master, is everything okay?¡±


    Obviously, the sound of Zhang Youwei hammering the table just now was heard outside.


    Zhang Youwei adjusted his breathing and tried his best not to let his voice be affected by anger and pain, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Please carry on.¡±


    Outside the door, Nanny Wu hesitated for a moment before finally answering, ¡°Yes, Master.¡±


    Then, there was the sound of distant footsteps.


    After being affected by this small episode, Zhang Youwei¡¯s mood had somewhat recovered.


    Zhang Youwei, who had calmed down, stared at the blue book that had fallen to the ground. Eventually, he walked over and picked it up.


    Even though Zhang Youwei already felt that he had been deceived, his desire to live was strong. He would still like to try, even if it was just a one-in-a-billion chance.


    Well, if it is a comic book, then so be it. He had already bought it, so it would not harm to try it.


    If there were no effect after practicing, he would make that bookstore owner¡¯s life a living hell!


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s eyes revealed a ruthless look once again.


    After organizing his thoughts, Zhang Youwei flipped through the comic book again and began to study it seriously.


    The movements on the first few pages were coherent, which required sitting down, like a meditation pose.


    Zhang Youwei hesitated for a moment.


    Even though this was a study with no one else, it was still unacceptable for an outstanding wealthy entrepreneur like him to follow those strange poses.


    After preparing himself mentally, Zhang Youwei began to try it.


    Although it was a bit clumsy and awkward, everything became simple after doing the last pose of the first set of movements ¨C meditation. He just needed to remain seated.


    Zhang Youwei, who was sitting on the floor, was extremely puzzled.


    How did he get to this point? What exactly went wrong?


    However, just as he was silently thinking, he was surprised to find that a warm sensation seemed to have appeared in his body.


    This feeling was delightful!


    He was slightly stunned and opened his eyes in surprise.


    The warmth immediately disappeared and was replaced by the pain that had been tormenting him during this period.


    Zhang Youwei had been enduring this pain for a long time and felt that he was somewhat used to it. After feeling a brief moment of comfort without the pain, Zhang Youwei suddenly found this pain difficult to endure.


    He couldn¡¯t help but wonder in his heart, ¡°Could it be that [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] is real?! That warmth that I felt¡­¡±


    Thinking of this, Zhang Youwei swallowed a mouthful of saliva and immediately began doing that set of movements again.


    When he sat down, the pain eased again, and the warmth appeared again!


    It was true! Zhang Youwei was extremely shocked.


    If the first time was an illusion, then the same phenomenon appearing twice a row was enough to prove it.


    When he thought of the young shop owner¡¯s extraordinary temperament, Zhang Youwei could not help but feel a sense of awe in his heart. At the same time, he was joyful and excited.


    He thought that he was about to die and even made the absurd decision of placing his hopes on a comic book.


    It turned out that this decision was actually right. He had grasped the hope of life!

 Chapter 5

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    In the meantime, inside Avenue Bookstore.


    The sky had just turned dark, but Avenue Bookstore had already closed.


    The brightly lit bookstore was extremely quiet. Only the soft sound of chess pieces being placed on the chessboard could be heard from time to time.


    Behind the counter, Luo Xiu, still wearing his black robe, was calmly looking at the chessboard. His thoughts were already thinking about the situation fifty steps later.


    Opposite him, there was another Luo Xiu who looked exactly like him. He was wearing a white robe. His brows were tightly furrowed, and he couldn¡¯t decide his next move.


    Thud.


    After a long while, the white-robed Luo Xiu placed the white piece on the chessboard. His eyes calmly looked straight at the black-robed Luo Xiu in front of him, ¡°What do you think of this move?¡±


    The black-robed Luo Xiu didn¡¯t answer. He calmly took out a black piece and placed it on the chessboard without thinking. Then, he picked up the teacup and slowly sipped the tea while enjoying its fragrance.


    Thud.


    Seeing this move, the white-robed Luoxiu pondered for a moment and revealed a hint of surprise on his face.


    After a long, long silence, he divided the chessboard pieces into black and white pieces and placed them in their respective boxes.


    ¡°I don¡¯t understand. Why do you always win against me? You and I are the same people. How can there be a difference in our skill?¡± The white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s expression was still calm, but he could not help but ask the question that had been bothering him.


    The black-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s expression was calm as if beating the white-robed Luo Xiu was not something to be proud of.


    ¡°Because you are me, from an hour ago. And after an hour of growth, I am no longer the same person I was an hour ago.¡± The blacked-robed Luo Xiu put down the Teacup, quietly held the book in his hands, and looked at it seriously.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly, ¡°It¡¯s only an hour. What difference can there be?¡±


    ¡°There is.¡± Luo Xiu¡¯s gaze shifted from the book back to his face, ¡°Why do you think that when I was in the cultivation world, I was able to trigger the Nine Heavens Dark Thunder successfully? That was all accumulated little by little. If a person doesn¡¯t cultivate and improve himself, anything in the world could kill you.¡±


    The white-robed Luoxiu was silent for a moment. He was thinking about what the black-robed Luoxiu had just said.


    Soon, the chessboard returned to its original state. The clone smiled and exchanged their chess boxes, ¡°This round, it¡¯s my turn to take the black piece.¡±


    After saying that, the clone made the first move without hesitation. Then, he said, ¡°Ever since you left the immortal cultivation world and came to this world, you seem to have often summoned me to appear. Why is that?¡±


    Luo Xiu took out the white pieces from the chess box and placed the pieces without thinking. Then, he said, ¡°Because I¡¯m bored.¡±


    ¡°Bored?¡± The clone placed the pieces and looked up at Luo Xiu.


    Luo Xiu nodded lightly, and a rare trace of desolation appeared on his face, ¡°The Mystic Fire Continent is rich in spiritual energy. I can calm my mind and cultivate myself until I truly ascend. After coming to this world, I discovered that the spiritual energy here is too thin. I can¡¯t cultivate at all. Since I have nothing to do, I can only summon you to play chess with me.¡±


    The two quickly placed their chess pieces while talking to each other.


    ¡°The spiritual energy in this world is indeed too thin. It¡¯s indeed impossible to cultivate. At the very least, it¡¯s not as comfortable as when I was in the immortal cultivation world. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. It¡¯s my fault for failing to ascend the last time and breaking the crack between worlds.¡±


    The clone was silent for a moment.


    In the immortal cultivation world, it was difficult to gather a large amount of spiritual energy in an attempt to ascend. However, as long as one was strong enough, they could do it.


    However, in this world, it was utterly impossible.


    This was because the spiritual energy in this world was simply not enough for Luo Xiu¡¯s use. Not to mention ascending.


    Even the slightest use of the Da Luo Technique could drain the spiritual energy in this world in an instant.


    Finally, he said in a low voice, ¡°So, we will never be able to return?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Luo Xiu answered with a calm expression.


    It was as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.


    The clone asked as he placed his chess piece, ¡°Although the spiritual energy in this world is thin, the demonic energy is getting stronger and stronger. I can feel that in the northwest direction, there seems to be a revival of demons.


    ¡°So what?¡± Luo Xiu did not seem to care about this. ¡°What is a couple of little demons running around compared to the large-scale revival of magical beasts that will appear in ten years? I¡¯ve been in this world for more than three months, and I¡¯ve only sold one book on cultivation techniques so far. If I hope that in ten years, a large number of local people will become immortal cultivators and fight against magical beasts, it¡¯s no different from a fool¡¯s dream. We might as well just accept what¡¯s to come.¡±


    The clone was silent for a moment. He was another Luo Xiu, so he naturally knew what Luo Xiu was talking about.


    When he first came to this world, Luo Xiu had already sensed that the boundary between the demon world and this world would be broken in ten years¡¯ time. When that time came, a large number of demon beasts would invade this world.


    If he didn¡¯t think of a way, this world would sooner or later become a barren wasteland.


    At the same time, something called the ¡°Immortal Cultivation Popularization System¡± appeared in Luo Xiu¡¯s body.


    As long as Luo Xiu sold the cultivation technique, he would receive rewards.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t we already sold our first cultivation technique and received the [Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman] as a reward from the system? Why don¡¯t we use that to deal with these demons?¡±


    Luo Xiu shook his head and said, ¡°Borrowing from external forces is only a temporary solution. If we want a permanent solution, we must become stronger. In ten years, if the people of this world still can¡¯t have a large number of cultivators¡­¡±


    Saying this, Luo Xiu put down the white ball in his hand and sighed lightly, ¡°At that time, even I won¡¯t be able to save them.¡±


    The clone nodded and sighed helplessly. Indeed, although Luo Xiu had the ability to protect himself, it was absolutely impossible to rely on this thin spiritual energy alone to save the people of the world.


    Unless, of course, every one of them became a cultivator. Otherwise, the destruction of this world could only be said to be fated.


    Thud.


    The heavy-hearted clone placed another stone. However, he heard Luo Xiu say,


    ¡°This move is wrong again.¡±


    When the clone heard this, he was a little surprised and looked at the chessboard.


    Indeed, this move was simply a failure!


    After Luo Xiu placed another white chess, he picked up the teacup again and took a sip.


    At this moment, the clone finally revealed a puzzled expression and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine that I lost by a bit to you in the last game since you said there¡¯s an hour¡¯s difference in growth. But this time, how could I lose the entire game?¡±


    He felt that he had made a mistake this time.


    However, Luo Xiu gently shook his head and said, ¡°Because you¡¯ve been thinking about how to beat me, but your heart has been distracted by other things. As for me, I¡¯m only thinking about the chess game in front of me.¡±


    Only thinking about the chess game in front of him? The clone looked at the chess board in front of him in a daze.


    Luo Xiu slowly stood up and walked out of the shop.


    The clone said, ¡°Where are you going?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to check out the demonic energy in the northwest direction.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that if this world wants to survive in the long run, they have to rely on themselves?¡±


    When Luo Xiu heard this, he stopped and turned to look at himself, who was wearing a long white robe, and said, ¡°Attempting to do something that you know cannot be done is the key to achieving great success. Sometimes, youjust have to do it.¡±


    The clone looked at Luo Xiu¡¯s back and opened his mouth. Then, he smiled and turned into a light spot, and disappeared from the bookstore.

 Chapter 6

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    At Qi Mountain.


    In the mountain that had just been washed by the heavy rain, the scent of rain is hidden in the air. Anyone who smelled it would feel physically and mentally pleasant as if the fresh air had washed over their entire body.


    However, as Luo Xiu stepped into this area, his expression became slightly more solemn.


    He raised his head and looked forward. The towering Qi Mountain was supposed to be grandiose and majestic. However, at this moment, in the sky above the mountain, thick dark clouds were hanging over tightly.


    It was extremely gloomy and overbearing. Something was wrong here!


    With a thought, a yellow talisman appeared between Luo Xiu¡¯s right index finger and middle finger.


    On the talisman, there were five big red words written in bold and unruly characters.


    Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman!


    Looking at the talisman in his hand, Luo Xiu¡¯s eyes were full of solemnity.


    Initially, he did not plan on using this external force at all. But now, it seemed he might have to use it after all.


    With Luo Xiu¡¯s cultivation, the power of this Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman was like a child¡¯s play to him.


    However, the spiritual energy in this world was too thin.


    Once Luo Xiu used a powerful cultivation technique, the spiritual energy in the entire world would be sucked dry in an instant.


    This caused Luo Xiu not to be able to use too much spiritual energy unless it was absolutely necessary.


    As for the clone cultivation technique that he used in the shop previously, because the clone itself did not have much combat strength, the spiritual energy needed was not much, almost negligible.


    However, it was not as easy for Luo Xiu to use a more powerful technique. It was not that he did not know how to do it, but he just could not.


    He needed to save the spiritual energy for those ordinary people who would start practicing the technique in the future, like Zhang Youwei¡­


    ¡°I wonder how Zhang Youwei is doing with his cultivation now¡­¡±


    ¡°Forget it. My encounter with him has come to an end. The rest will depend on his fate. Now, I better pay attention to the matter at hand.¡±


    Thinking of this, Luo Xiu walked forward and stepped on the winding and steep mountain path.


    This Qi Mountain was 6,500 meters high. If an ordinary person climbed it without stopping, they would definitely be out of breath. Sometimes there might even be a high-altitude reaction, showing symptoms of hypoxia.


    However, Luo Xiu climbed to the top of the mountain without any discomfort.


    Although his body was not unwell, Luo Xiu¡¯s expression became more and more serious as he climbed.


    When he reached the top of the mountain, Luo Xiu¡¯s expression was extremely serious.


    This was because the demonic energy on the Qi Mountain was ready to come to a peak. At any time, there might be monsters and demons that would invade the world!


    If he didn¡¯t think of a way to suppress this demonic energy in seven days, there would definitely be a large number of demons wantonly committing murder here!


    Luo Xiu looked at the five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman in his hand.


    This talisman could activate the Nine Heavens Dark Thunder and destroy all demons.


    However, the spiritual energy required was also enormous.


    If he rashly used the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman now, one-third of the spiritual energy in this world would immediately be drained.


    This would have a massive impact on Luo Xiu¡¯s plan to let the people of this world try cultivating immortality.


    Once he used the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman, Luo Xiu¡¯s plan could be said to be completely ruined.


    Looking up at the dark clouds in the sky again, Luo Xiu muttered to himself, ¡°Seven days¡­ There¡¯s still time.¡±


    ¡­


    Stepping on the mountain path on the other side, Luo Xiu walked all the way to the foot of the mountain.


    The path up the mountain just now was the sunny side of the mountain, which was also the south side. As far as the eye could see, the trees on the mountain were much more luxuriant and lush.


    However, the trees on the north side of the mountain were obviously not as thriving as those on the south side.


    Following the mountain path all the way down, Luo Xiu arrived at the foot of the mountain.


    His brows furrowed slightly again.


    In front of him was a small village. At first glance, this village only had a population of 200 to 300 people at most.


    Both Luo City in the southeast direction of Qi Mountain and Yang City in the northwest direction of Qi Mountain would have been a little further away.


    As such, it seemed that this village did not belong to Yang City or Luo City. It was just an independent small village.


    Perhaps the villagers had lived here for generations. But it was also because of this that Luo Xiu felt a bit uneasy.


    A disaster would occur here within seven days. If these villagers did not evacuate quickly, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    Luo Xiu pondered for a moment, then put away the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman in his hand. He slowly moved forward and walked toward the village.


    When he reached the village entrance, he could see a few children playing some games. After some laughter, the children scattered in all directions as if they were looking for a place to hide.


    Meanwhile, a six or seven-year-old girl with a ponytail covered her eyes as she stood in front of a big tree and started counting.


    ¡°96, 97, 98, 99¡­ 100! I¡¯m coming to find you!¡±


    The little girl turned around with a smile and was about to look for her other companions.


    However, she bumped into someone. It was Luo Xiu, who had just come to question her.


    ¡°Ouch.¡±


    The little girl was caught off guard. She felt as if she had bumped into a wall, and she almost fell to the ground.


    Luo Xiu was quick-witted and immediately reached out to catch the little girl. Then he asked, ¡°Where are the adults in the village?¡±


    The little girl still had some lingering fear because she almost fell down just now. Facing the stranger who asked her a question, she was obviously a little nervous and said, ¡°The adults have gone to do farm work. Brother, are you a foreigner?¡±


    If a normal adult saw Luo Xiu, he would definitely feel that this person was not easy to deal with at first glance.


    This was because Luo Xiu looked too cold. He was so cold that it was as if he did not care about anything.


    However, the children did not think so. They were inexperienced and did not have much life experience.


    They could only make judgments based on their instincts.


    And their instincts told them that Luo Xiu was not a bad person.


    At this moment, the other children hiding all around also came out and surrounded them curiously.


    ¡°Niu Niu, why haven¡¯t you come to find us yet?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve been hiding for so long.¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s this big brother?¡±


    ¡°Big brother, do you know Niu Niu?¡±


    When Niu Niu heard this, she didn¡¯t know how to answer.


    She initially wanted to continue playing games with her friends, but at this moment, she was questioned by this big brother who she didn¡¯t know, so she was interrupted.


    Luo Xiu looked at these innocent-looking children and revealed a faint smile, ¡°Big brother doesn¡¯t know Niu Niu. Big brother is here to look for the adults in the village. When will your parents come back?¡±


    All of a sudden, the children looked at each other and then answered in unison, ¡°Dad and mom will only come back in winter.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, they¡¯re all working in the city to earn money.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa and Grandma are working in the fields, and they¡¯ll only come back in the afternoon.¡±


    ¡°Big brother, are you hungry? Do you want to come to our house? We still have steamed buns at home!¡±


    ¡°Come to our house. We have two steamed buns at home!¡±


    For some reason, these children suddenly started arguing, as if they all wanted this big brother, who they had never met before, to be a guest at their house.


    Luo Xiu shook his head and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to visit. I still have things to do. When the adults return, you must remember to tell them something.¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡± Niu Niu, the little girl with the braids, blinked her big eyes and asked curiously.


    ¡°Just say that Qi Mountain is not very safe for the next few days. Tell them to leave quickly for a period of time.¡±


    Niu Niu¡¯s face was full of doubt, but she still tried her best to remember this sentence, ¡°Qi Mountain is not safe. We have to leave for some time.¡±


    Luo Xiu smiled and nodded, then turned around and left. He had to hurry back and prepare for the next action.


    He had to use the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman before Qi Mountain¡¯s demons revived and triggered the heavenly lightning!


    However, suppose he wanted to use the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman to subdue the demons without using too much of this world¡¯s spiritual energy. In that case, he could only first gather the spirit for the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman!


    There was no other way!

 Chapter 7

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Luo City, outside the Avenue Bookstore.


    A limousine stopped at the entrance. The person who got out of the car was none other than the outstanding entrepreneur who had been here before ¨CZhang Youwei.


    ¡°Director Zhang, we¡¯re here.¡± The driver, Xiao Li, got out of the driver¡¯s seat and informed Zhang Youwei respectfully.


    Zhang Youwei nodded and looked at the closed shop door thoughtfully.


    Xiao Li followed Zhang Youwei¡¯s gaze and looked at the shop door, ¡°Director Zhang, since the bookstore is not open for business, shall we come back next time? There are still many important matters awaiting your decision in the company.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei shook his head and said firmly, ¡°I won¡¯t leave until I see that shop owner today. You head back to the office and wait for me.¡±


    Xiao Li was slightly stunned and said, ¡°How can I do that? My job is to pick you up and protect you. What if anything happens to you when I¡¯m not around?¡±


    Zhang Youwei waved his hand again and said, ¡°Alright, alright. I¡¯m not some mafia boss. I¡¯m not in any danger. You can head back first. I¡¯ll call you to pick me up when I¡¯m ready to leave.¡±


    Zhang Youwei paused for a moment before adding, ¡°Also, parking this car here at the shop¡¯s entrance would affect their business.¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Li pursed his lips but didn¡¯t say anything. However, in his mind, he was cursing silently. This street was basically an abandoned street. Usually, no one passed by here, and this bookstore was the only shop on the street that was still open.


    If it weren¡¯t for the traffic jam on the other road, they would not even have taken this street the last time they were here.


    How could they have possibly affected their business?


    However, since his boss had already said so, he naturally couldn¡¯t disobey and could only do as he was told.


    Before he left, Xiao Li glanced at the Avenue Bookstore through the rearview mirror and Zhang Youwei, who was standing respectfully at the bookstore¡¯s entrance. He couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled.


    ¡°What kind of bewitching potion did the bookstore owner give Director Zhang to make him so respectful? It¡¯s really strange!¡±


    ¡­


    Time passed bit by bit.


    When the twilight gradually darkened, a figure appeared at the corner of the street. Zhang Youwei, who had been waiting for a long time and was already a little tired, immediately went up to greet the figure, ¡°Sir, you are finally back.¡±


    The person was none other than Luo Xiu, who had sold him [The Basics Of Spiritual Energy Circulation] yesterday!


    Luo Xiu recognized Zhang Youwei at a glance. After all, this was the only person who had come to buy the cultivation technique in three months. Luo Xiu obviously remembered him very clearly.


    ¡°Why are you here? Are you here for a refund?¡± Luo Xiu said jokingly, which he hardly ever did.


    Just from Zhang Youwei¡¯s complexion, Luo Xiu could tell that Zhang Youwei had definitely been practicing earnestly according to the contents of the book.


    At this time, his condition should have improved significantly.


    Initially, Luo Xiu was not in a good mood because of the demonic energy at Qi Mountain. However, after seeing Zhang Youwei, he became much more relaxed. At least he was able to save someone¡¯s life.


    Zhang Youwei heard Luo Xiu¡¯s joke and waved his hand repeatedly, ¡°No, no, sir, you misunderstood. I¡¯m not here to get a refund. I¡¯m here to thank you in person!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Why are you thanking me?¡±


    Zhang Youwei swallowed his saliva and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat on his forehead, ¡°Sir, I¡¯m ashamed to say this. After I bought that book yesterday, I didn¡¯t immediately start practicing. Instead, I went to the hospital first.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Zhang Youwei smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°Because the last time I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said that I could live for half a year. But you told me that I could only live for a month. I wanted to go to the hospital for a check-up to verify if what you said was right. It turned out that you were spot on! I even doubted you at that time. Damn it! After last night¡¯s practice, I am feeling much better now.¡±


    Zhang Youwei sounded as if he was complaining about himself.


    Luo Xiu, however, said calmly, ¡°Since you already know that your illness is so serious, why are you here to see me instead of carrying on the practice?¡±


    There was nothing wrong with Luo Xiu¡¯s question. Zhan Youwei had already been diagnosed with an incurable disease, and after practice, he knew that the technique was effective. Shouldn¡¯t he continue practicing diligently at this time? Was there still time for him to pay a visit here to express his gratitude?


    When Zhang Youwei heard this, his expression immediately became serious.


    ¡°I had already said it when I left yesterday. As long as that book is effective, I will definitely pay a visit to thank you in person. I am a man of my word.¡± His words were sonorous and powerful.


    However, Luo Xiu looked at Zhang Youwei calmly and did not say a word.


    He knew that Zhang Youwei definitely had other intentions, but he could not be bothered to expose him. He was only waiting for Zhang Youwei to speak up.


    The two of them arrived at the entrance of the bookstore as they spoke. After opening the door, Luo Xiu walked into the bookstore by himself.


    Zhang Youwei, on the other hand, did not have any intention of leaving. He thickened his skin and followed behind. Finally, he chuckled and said, ¡°Sir, by the way¡­ I have a favor to ask.¡±


    Luo Xiu was not surprised at all. He sat behind the counter, looking at Zhang Youwei calmly, and said, ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. I¡¯m very busy.¡±


    Ordinarily, if Zhang Youwei had heard such impolite words, he would have been unhappy. After all, he was a billionaire. How could he take such treatment?


    However, at this moment, Zhang Youwei had long put his attitude to the ground.


    So what if he had a few billion in wealth? The young man in front of him was an unworldly being!


    Compared to those cultivation techniques, money was nothing.


    To put it bluntly, if the young man really wanted to make money, it was simply too easy!


    Facing someone who was countless times stronger than him, Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude naturally would not be all high and mighty.


    He respectfully bowed and said, ¡°Sir, I know that you have great ability, so I want to ask you to give me some pointers. After all, this concerns my life. I want to make sure that I am doing everything right. I don¡¯t want to be negligent in the slightest. Can you please teach me?¡±


    Luo Xiu glanced at Zhang Youwei, only to see that Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude was very upright, and the expression on his face was extremely sincere.


    It seemed that Zhang Youwei had really grabbed onto a life-saving straw.


    Even if it was to give up all of his businesses for the sake of cultivation, he was willing.


    Nothing else was more important than his life.


    Luo Xiu smiled slightly and crossed his hands in front of his body. He replied very calmly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Zhang. I think you might have misunderstood something. I¡¯ve never taught anyone since I started cultivating. At the same time, I¡¯m not willing to teach anyone. After all, when it comes to immortal cultivation, fate is of utmost importance. If there¡¯s fate, everything will work itself out. Just go with the flow. However, if there¡¯s no fate, you can¡¯t force it.¡±


    Luo Xiu¡¯s words were extremely mysterious. When Zhang Youwei heard these words, his face was somewhat anxious. He even wanted to kneel down.


    ¡°Sir, you must save me. If I die, what will happen to my wife and children? Since you and I have met here, isn¡¯t it a great fate? Please, please save me!¡± Zhang Youwei¡¯s words were extremely anxious. Luo Xiu immediately raised his hand and interrupted him, ¡°Mr. Zhang, there is naturally fate between us. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have sold [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] to you. However, this is all that is fated between you and me.¡±


    ¡°If you want to extend the fate¡­¡± Luo Xiu pondered for a moment and grinned, ¡°You have to pay more.¡±


    Zhang Youwei was speechless.


    So all he wanted was more money!? And there he was, thinking that unworldly beings did not care about these materialistic things.


    ¡°I offer 30 million!¡± Zhang Youwei gritted his teeth and immediately offered ten times the price of [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] as ¡°fate money.¡±


    Luo Xiu accepted readily.


    It just so happened that keeping Zhang Youwei would be of great help to his next move.


    ¡°Deal.¡±


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, on the top of Qi Mountain.


    A jet-black great demon had already poked its head out from the dark clouds, looking at the small village at the foot of the mountain with a ferocious face.


    His eyes were filled with an extreme thirst for blood.

 Chapter 8

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Luo City, outside the Avenue Bookstore.


    A limousine stopped at the entrance. The person who got out of the car was none other than the outstanding entrepreneur who had been here before ¨CZhang Youwei.


    ¡°Director Zhang, we¡¯re here.¡± The driver, Xiao Li, got out of the driver¡¯s seat and informed Zhang Youwei respectfully.


    Zhang Youwei nodded and looked at the closed shop door thoughtfully.


    Xiao Li followed Zhang Youwei¡¯s gaze and looked at the shop door, ¡°Director Zhang, since the bookstore is not open for business, shall we come back next time? There are still many important matters awaiting your decision in the company.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei shook his head and said firmly, ¡°I won¡¯t leave until I see that shop owner today. You head back to the office and wait for me.¡±


    Xiao Li was slightly stunned and said, ¡°How can I do that? My job is to pick you up and protect you. What if anything happens to you when I¡¯m not around?¡±


    Zhang Youwei waved his hand again and said, ¡°Alright, alright. I¡¯m not some mafia boss. I¡¯m not in any danger. You can head back first. I¡¯ll call you to pick me up when I¡¯m ready to leave.¡±


    Zhang Youwei paused for a moment before adding, ¡°Also, parking this car here at the shop¡¯s entrance would affect their business.¡±


    Hearing this, Xiao Li pursed his lips but didn¡¯t say anything. However, in his mind, he was cursing silently. This street was basically an abandoned street. Usually, no one passed by here, and this bookstore was the only shop on the street that was still open.


    If it weren¡¯t for the traffic jam on the other road, they would not even have taken this street the last time they were here.


    How could they have possibly affected their business?


    However, since his boss, had already said so, he naturally couldn¡¯t disobey and could only do as he was told.


    Before he left, Xiao Li glanced at the Avenue Bookstore through the rearview mirror and Zhang Youwei, who was standing respectfully at the bookstore¡¯s entrance. He couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled.


    ¡°What kind of bewitching potion did the bookstore owner give Director Zhang to make him so respectful? It¡¯s really strange!¡±


    ¡­


    Time passed bit by bit.


    When the twilight gradually darkened, a figure appeared at the corner of the street. Zhang Youwei, who had been waiting for a long time and was already a little tired, immediately went up to greet the figure, ¡°Sir, you are finally back.¡±


    The person was none other than Luo Xiu, who had sold him [The Basics Of Spiritual Energy Circulation] yesterday!


    Luo Xiu recognized Zhang Youwei at a glance. After all, this was the only person who had come to buy the cultivation technique in three months. Luo Xiu obviously remembered him very clearly.


    ¡°Why are you here? Are you here for a refund?¡± Luo Xiu said jokingly, which he hardly ever did.


    Just from Zhang Youwei¡¯s complexion, Luo Xiu could tell that Zhang Youwei had definitely been practicing earnestly according to the contents of the book.


    At this time, his condition should have improved significantly.


    Initially, Luo Xiu was not in a good mood because of the demonic energy at Qi Mountain. However, after seeing Zhang Youwei, he became much more relaxed. At least he was able to save someone¡¯s life.


    Zhang Youwei heard Luo Xiu¡¯s joke and waved his hand repeatedly, ¡°No, no, sir, you misunderstood. I¡¯m not here to get a refund. I¡¯m here to thank you in person!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Why are you thanking me?¡±


    Zhang Youwei swallowed his saliva and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat on his forehead, ¡°Sir, I¡¯m ashamed to say this. After I bought that book yesterday, I didn¡¯t immediately start practicing. Instead, I went to the hospital first.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±


    ¡°Because¡­¡± Zhang Youwei smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°Because the last time I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said that I could live for half a year. But you told me that I could only live for a month. I wanted to go to the hospital for a check-up to verify if what you said was right. It turned out that you were spot on! I even doubted you at that time. Damn it! After last night¡¯s practice, I am feeling much better now.¡¯


    Zhang Youwei sounded as if he was complaining about himself.


    Luo Xiu, however, said calmly, ¡°Since you already know that your illness is so serious, why are you here to see me instead of carrying on the practice?¡±


    There was nothing wrong with Luo Xiu¡¯s question. Zhan Youwei had already been diagnosed with an incurable disease, and after practice, he knew that the technique was effective. Shouldn¡¯t he continue practicing diligently at this time? Was there still time for him to pay a visit here to express his gratitude?


    When Zhang Youwei heard this, his expression immediately became serious.


    ¡°I had already said it when I left yesterday. As long as that book is effective, I will definitely pay a visit to thank you in person. I am a man of my word.¡± His words were sonorous and powerful.


    However, Luo Xiu looked at Zhang Youwei calmly and did not say a word.


    He knew that Zhang Youwei definitely had other intentions, but he could not be bothered to expose him. He was only waiting for Zhang Youwei to speak up.


    The two of them arrived at the entrance of the bookstore as they spoke. After opening the door, Luo Xiu walked into the bookstore by himself.


    Zhang Youwei, on the other hand, did not have any intention of leaving. He thickened his skin and followed behind. Finally, he chuckled and said, ¡°Sir, by the way¡­ I have a favor to ask.¡±


    Luo Xiu was not surprised at all. He sat behind the counter, looking at Zhang Youwei calmly, and said, ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. I¡¯m very busy.¡±


    Ordinarily, if Zhang Youwei had heard such impolite words, he would have been unhappy. After all, he was a billionaire. How could he take such treatment?


    However, at this moment, Zhang Youwei had long put his attitude to the ground.


    So what if he had a few billion in wealth? The young man in front of him was an unworldly being!


    Compared to those cultivation techniques, money was nothing.


    To put it bluntly, if the young man really wanted to make money, it was simply too easy!


    Facing someone who was countless times stronger than him, Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude naturally would not be all high and mighty.


    He respectfully bowed and said, ¡°Sir, I know that you have great ability, so I want to ask you to give me some pointers. After all, this concerns my life. I want to make sure that I am doing everything right. I don¡¯t want to be negligent in the slightest. Can you please teach me?¡±


    Luo Xiu glanced at Zhang Youwei, only to see that Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude was very upright, and the expression on his face was extremely sincere.


    It seemed that Zhang Youwei had really grabbed onto a life-saving straw.


    Even if it was to give up all of his businesses for the sake of cultivation, he was willing.


    Nothing else was more important than his life.


    Luo Xiu smiled slightly and crossed his hands in front of his body. He replied very calmly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Zhang. I think you might have misunderstood something. I¡¯ve never taught anyone since I started cultivating. At the same time, I¡¯m not willing to teach anyone. After all, when it comes to immortal cultivation, fate is of utmost importance. If there¡¯s fate, everything will work itself out. Just go with the flow. However, if there¡¯s no fate, you can¡¯t force it.¡±


    Luo Xiu¡¯s words were extremely mysterious. When Zhang Youwei heard these words, his face was somewhat anxious. He even wanted to kneel down.


    ¡°Sir, you must save me. If I die, what will happen to my wife and children? Since you and I have met here, isn¡¯t it a great fate? Please, please save me!¡± Zhang Youwei¡¯s words were extremely anxious. Luo Xiu immediately raised his hand and interrupted him, ¡°Mr. Zhang, there is naturally fate between us. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have sold [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] to you. However, this is all that is fated between you and me.¡±


    ¡°If you want to extend the fate¡­¡± Luo Xiu pondered for a moment and grinned, ¡°You have to pay more.¡±


    Zhang Youwei was speechless.


    So all he wanted was more money!? And there he was, thinking that unworldly beings did not care about these materialistic things.


    ¡°I offer 30 million!¡± Zhang Youwei gritted his teeth and immediately offered ten times the price of [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] as ¡°fate money¡±.


    Luo Xiu accepted readily.


    It just so happened that keeping Zhang Youwei would be of great help to his next move.


    ¡°Deal.¡±


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, on the top of Qi Mountain.


    A jet-black great demon had already poked its head out from the dark clouds, looking at the small village at the foot of the mountain with a ferocious face.


    His eyes were filled with an extreme thirst for blood.

 Chapter 9

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Inside the Avenue Bookstore.


    Zhang Youwei sat on the floor with a strange expression on his face. His hands were raised in front of him.


    In front of him was a wooden chair with a small box placed on it. He had been maintaining this position for two whole hours and had not moved at all.


    Just as he felt that his hands were a little sore and wanted to put them down to rest for a while, Luo Xiu forcefully raised his hands back up and said, ¡°You can¡¯t put your hands down.¡±


    His tone was filled with unquestionable authority.


    Zhang Youwei was upset. As an outstanding entrepreneur with a net worth of billions, he was now working here as an employee.


    Moreover, he did not receive a single cent of his salary, and he even had to pay 30 million to his ¡°boss.¡± What kind of logic is this?


    Although Zhang Youwei had just stepped onto the path of immortal cultivation and wasn¡¯t proficient in it yet, he could somewhat understand what he was doing now.


    It was nothing more than using the basic method of spiritual energy circulation to continuously deliver spiritual energy into the box in front of him!


    It had already been two hours, and he did not even know what was in the box.


    Thinking of this, Zhang Youwei put on a bitter face and negotiated with an aggrieved expression, ¡°Sir, why don¡¯t you let me rest for a while? I really can¡¯t lift my hands anymore.¡±


    Indeed, ever since Zhang Youwei had earned money, he had enjoyed every single day of his life.


    Beauties, fine wine, delicacies, luxurious cars, villas¡­ He did not miss out on any enjoyment. Meanwhile, he had nothing to do with any of the healthy activities.


    For him, even if he was not lifting any weight, merely lifting his hands for two hours was already extremely tiring.


    It was precisely because of this unhealthy life that he had his current illness.


    Looking at Zhang Youwei¡¯s trembling arms, Luo Xiu knew that he was extremely tired. He immediately sighed and said, ¡°Forget it. I¡¯ll let you rest for a while.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei immediately stood up as if he had been pardoned. He was ready to sit on the chair and rest.


    However, Luo Xiu grabbed the chair and dragged it to the side, causing Zhang Youwei to fall heavily.


    This fall was extremely sudden. Zhang Youwei rubbed his butt and looked at Luo Xiu with a puzzled expression.


    Didn¡¯t he say that he was going to rest? Why did Luo Xiu take the chair away?


    Luo Xiu coldly and calmly said, ¡°Stand and rest.¡±


    This time, Zhang Youwei¡¯s expression became even more bitter. He wanted to say something, but he had nothing to say.


    After all, he was the one who had begged Luo Xiu to help him cultivate. Of course, he had to obey Luo Xiu¡¯s orders.


    However, he did not understand how whatever he had done in these two hours would benefit his illness. No matter how he looked at it, he was just doing hard labor!


    Luo Xiu naturally saw Zhang Youwei¡¯s dissatisfaction and shook his head, ¡°Zhang Youwei, how do you feel now?¡±


    Zhang Youwei heard it and pursed his lips. With a bitter expression, he said, ¡°I feel that my arms are sore, and I can¡¯t lift them up.¡±


    ¡°Apart from this?¡± Luo Xiu smiled slightly and continued to ask.


    When Zhang Youwei heard it, he still had an aggrieved look on his face at first, but he quickly realized, ¡°Eh¡­ my liver doesn¡¯t seem to hurt at all!¡±


    That¡¯s right, after two hours of ¡°working,¡± Zhang Youwei¡¯s illness had further improved.


    After practicing ¡°The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation¡± last night, Zhang Youwei only felt that his body had become much more relaxed. But now, after two hours of practice, Zhang Youwei found that his illness had greatly improved.


    He even suspected that his cancer had been completely cured!


    Seeing that Zhang Youwei had discovered the condition of his body, Luo Xiu said, ¡°Do you know why the spiritual energy circulation can save your life?¡±


    Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned, shook his head, and answered honestly, ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡±


    ¡°Because the cultivation principle of spiritual energy circulation is to let your body produce spiritual energy, and the production of spiritual energy doesn¡¯t appear out of thin air. It will travel along your meridians, through every corner of your body, and finally, move to your dantian. The circulation of spiritual energy is the key to treating your illness.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei finally understood a little.


    ¡°Does it mean that as long as I cultivate according to the basics of spiritual energy circulation, the spiritual energy will travel along my meridians and heal my body parts along the way?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s more or less what it means.¡±Luo Xiu nodded and looked at Zhang Youwei with appreciation.


    Although Zhang Youwei was a person with poor aptitude and physicality, his comprehension was quite good.


    He understood these words so quickly and even used words that he could understand to translate them. It was indeed worthy of praise.


    Zhang Youwei noticed Luo Xiu¡¯s appreciative gaze and also chuckled, somewhat proud.


    Soon, he asked another question, ¡°Is there any difference between this and what I practiced at home?¡±


    Indeed.


    To Zhang Youwei, what he had done in the past two hours was almost the same as what he practiced at home, except that he had to raise his hands all the time. He suddenly felt that his 30 million yuan had been wasted.


    However, Luo Xiu asked with a smile, ¡°Let me ask you, what did I say will happen after the spiritual energy is produced?¡±


    Zhang Youwei scratched his head and answered, ¡°After the spiritual energy is born, it will travel through my meridians and eventually gather at my dantian. Is there a problem?¡±


    ¡°Of course there is.¡± Luo Xiu nodded with a smile, pointed at Zhang Youwei¡¯s abdomen, and asked, ¡°Guess what will happen if the spiritual energy in your dantian is full?¡±


    Zhang Youwei was stunned for a moment. He looked at his lower abdomen, which was the so-called dantian position, and muttered, ¡°If the spiritual energy in the dantian is full, it will¡­¡±


    Thinking of this, his eyes lit up, and he said, ¡°If that happens, I won¡¯t be able to produce new spiritual energy, and I won¡¯t be able to let the spiritual energy flow along my meridians.¡±


    Upon hearing Zhang Youwei¡¯s answer, Luo Xiu smiled and nodded again, ¡°Yes.¡±


    Then, he pointed at the box and explained, ¡°The reason why I keep you raising your hands is so that the spiritual energy in your dantian can be transferred into this small box. As long as the spiritual energy in your dantian is not fully stored, you can always use the basic method of spiritual energy circulation to generate spiritual energy and heal your body. Do you understand?¡±


    Zhang Youwei finally came to a realization when he heard this. No wonder he felt that the effect had diminished after practicing for some time last night. It turned out that the spiritual energy in his dantian had already been fully stored!


    When the spiritual energy was full, no new spiritual energy could be generated. Without the spiritual energy to heal the body through the meridians, wouldn¡¯t the effect diminish?


    In the past two hours, all the spiritual energy produced by Zhang Youwei had been transferred into this small box after it had completely circulated through his body.


    In this way, Zhang Youwei could continuously produce spiritual energy, and the spiritual energy would also continue to flow through the meridians to heal his body. The effect would naturally be much better!


    Zhang Youwei understood this principle, and the huge burden in his heart was finally relieved. He looked at Luo Xiu with a lot of gratitude. He had suspected that the shop owner was merely exploiting him, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding!


    Thanks to Luo Xiu, he was able to heal himself continuously.


    Looking at Zhang Youwei¡¯s grateful eyes, Luo Xiu smiled slightly and pointed outside the door, ¡°Alright, it¡¯s getting late. I should rest. You should go back and rest early too.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei was shocked and quickly said, ¡°No, no, no, I still want to practice for a little longer. I feel much better after practicing spiritual energy circulation. Moreover, I only have one month left. I have to hurry up and practice. Otherwise, what if I die?¡±


    Hearing this, Luo Xiu smiled helplessly and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Your illness has been greatly alleviated. Moving on, you only need to come here for two hours every day. After a week, your illness will basically be completely stabilized, and then you can practice in your own home.¡±


    Zhang Youwei could only nod when he heard this. He was already full of admiration for Luo Xiu. It could be said that he would do whatever Luo Xiu asked him to do without hesitation.


    This shop owner was his savior!


    After Zhang Youwei left with a thousand thanks, the expression on Luo Xiu¡¯s face turned solemn again. He could feel that the demonic energy on Qi Mountain seemed to have become even denser. He had to hurry up and deal with it!


    However, only a little bit of the spiritual energy in the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman had been stored, and it was almost negligible!


    If he were to deal with it now, he would still use up a large amount of spiritual energy in this world. Now was definitely not the time to be rash!


    Thinking of this, Luo Xiu sighed helplessly. Just like Zhang Youwei before, he sat down in front of the small box and began to transfer spiritual energy to the box.


    The box contained the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman, the reward that the system had obtained previously!


    As soon as Luo Xiu began to circulate his energy, a large amount of spiritual energy poured into the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    In just a few minutes, he had caught up with Zhang You¡¯s spiritual energy that had been transferred for an hour.


    However, even with Luo Xiu¡¯s speed, if he wanted to completely fill up the five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman¡¯s spiritual energy to the extent that he would not need the spiritual energy of this world at all, it definitely would not be completed in a short amount of time.


    Luo Xiu helplessly closed his eyes.


    What would happen to Qi Mountain was no longer something he could control now.


    If the demon beasts were to awaken ahead of time, the villagers in that village could only count on their own good fortune.

 Chapter 10

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    In the villa, Zhang Youwei was sitting in front of his computer in the study with a face full of excitement.


    However, he didn¡¯t do anything. He just tapped on the desk with his fingers in an extremely irregular manner.


    After some time, a familiar voice finally came from downstairs, ¡°Old Zhang, why did you call me here so late at night? Are you not letting me sleep?¡±


    It sounded as if he was complaining, but from the tone of his voice, one could tell that this person actually did not blame Zhang Youwei. In fact, he even seemed a little happy.


    One could vaguely hear the nanny of Zhang Youwei¡¯s house greeting that person. With one look, one could tell that they were extremely close.


    Very soon, this person came to the second floor and directly pushed open Zhang Youwei¡¯s study. He did not even knock on the door.


    Zhang Youwei turned the chair under his butt, stood up, and looked at the person who came with a smug face, ¡°Look who is here! Come and sit down, Old Xu.¡±


    After saying that, he quickly pulled Old Xu over and pushed him down on his seat.


    Old Xu looked at the excited Zhang Youwei and sized him up from head to toe. He teased, ¡°You said that you have something good to show me. You bastard, acting all mysterious and refused to tell me over the phone. What exactly is it? Don¡¯t tell me that you have a national treasure at home?¡±


    Zhang Youwei waved his hand with a disdainful look and said arrogantly, ¡°No, what is a national treasure?¡±


    Then, he was stunned for a moment. He touched his chin and thought carefully before finally saying, ¡°Well, on second thought, this might just be a national treasure.¡±


    Hearing this, Old Xu¡¯s eyes immediately lit up.


    This Old Xu¡¯s name was Xu Pingqiu, and he was a bona fide ¡°antique collector¡±. To put it bluntly, he was an antique dealer.


    In his early years, he even had a jade business in Myanmar. At that time, Myanmar was extremely chaotic, and the security was very poor. From the fact that he could earn money in that condition and become rich, you could tell that Xu Pingqiu was not a simple person.


    To him, those historical works of art were just money!


    Now, Zhang Youwei said that he had something good to show him, and it was a national treasure. How could he not be excited?


    ¡°Old Zhang, if there really is such a good thing, you must not let outsiders have it. Give it to me. I¡¯ll pay any amount of money!¡± As Xu Pingqiu said this, he was already thinking about how much he should pay Zhang Youwei.


    However, Zhang Youwei glared at Xu Pingqiu with dissatisfaction, ¡°You bastard, why are you still thinking about money when you¡¯re here with me? I called you here to show you something good, not to do business.¡±


    Xu Pingqiu opened his mouth and was stunned for a moment. His relationship with Zhang Youwei was indeed very close. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was like a brother to him.


    However, he initially thought that Zhang Youwei had called him here this time because of business. He did not expect that he was really called here to see something.


    Xu Pingqiu smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°Look, I¡¯ve been in this line of work for so many years. Haven¡¯t you gotten used to it? Occupational habit, haha.¡±


    Zhang Youwei rolled his eyes at him and changed the topic, ¡°Old Xu, let me ask you something. Do you believe in immortal cultivation?¡±


    Xu Pingqiu was stunned just now because he realized that he had misunderstood. Now, he was stunned again.


    This time, he really hoped that he had misunderstood.


    ¡°What do you mean by immortal cultivation?¡± Xu Pingqiu asked cautiously.


    ¡°It means immortal cultivation. Those novels talk about immortal cultivation, the kind of immortal cultivation where you can fly on a sword or something!¡± Zhang Youwei was a little excited when he said this.


    Meanwhile, Xu Pingqiu slowly stood up from his seat and looked at Zhang Youwei with a serious face, ¡°Old Zhang, please forgive me for being harsh. You¡¯re already in your forties. You¡¯ve been in the business world for so many years. What kind of world haven¡¯t you seen? Tell me, honestly, have you joined some cult? If I could give you some advice, it¡¯s still not too late to turn back now!¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei was also dumbfounded.


    Cult organization? What the hell?


    He immediately pushed Xu Pingqiu back to his seat and patted his shoulder, ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve misunderstood! I didn¡¯t join any cult. I¡¯m really practicing immortal cultivation!¡±


    This time, Xu Pingqiu was certain. Zhang Youwei had definitely joined a cult.


    He had already been brainwashed!


    Xu Pingqiu was already thinking about how to call the police to save his good friend.


    One had to know that in Asia, it was illegal to establish a religious organization without permission!


    However, Zhang Youwei¡¯s next sentence attracted Xu Pingqiu¡¯s attention, ¡°You should know that I¡¯ve had the ¡°three highs¡± for many years, right?¡±


    The so-called ¡°three highs¡± referred to high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Many middle-aged people who lived unhealthy lives had these hidden physical problems, and even some young people too.


    Xu Pingqiu was naturally one of them.


    He sized Zhang Youwei up and down. He didn¡¯t notice when he came here before, but now it seemed that Zhang Youwei¡¯s complexion was indeed much better than usual.


    It could even be said that he was glowing!


    Although Xu Pingqiu saw this, he still didn¡¯t believe in immortal cultivation or anything like that. He still firmly believed that Zhang Youwei had definitely entered some cult and was brainwashed.


    Perhaps this cult had given Zhang Youwei some medicine to control the three highs.


    Although Xu Pingqiu didn¡¯t believe in immortal cultivation and cults, he was very interested in this medicine.


    Perhaps this medicine really was very useful?


    Therefore, he smiled slightly and looked at the proud Zhang Youwei, ¡°Just say it. Did that immortal cultivation cult sell you some medicine?¡±


    When Zhang Youwei heard this, he immediately put his hands behind his back and acted like an unworldly being. He shook his head and said, ¡°Sigh, Old Xu, you are really too ignorant. Have you ever seen an immortal cultivator take medicine? If I took medicine, how could it be immortal cultivation? Let me tell you. My three highs were cured by cultivation!¡±


    Seeing Zhang Youwei say that he didn¡¯t take medicine, Xu Pingqiu¡¯s expression immediately became suspicious. Could he control the three highs without taking medicine?


    Could it be that this cult was really that powerful?


    Although he still didn¡¯t believe in immortal cultivation, he was very curious about how this cult helped Zhang Youwei.


    He decided to take a look first.


    Then, he saw Zhang Youwei mysteriously take out a blue book from under his pillow.


    [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Cultivation]


    ¡°Brother, look, I cultivated according to the contents of this book. I¡¯ve only practiced for two days, and my three highs have completely stabilized! And¡­¡±


    Zhang Youwei hesitated for a moment. He thought if he should tell Xu Pingqiu about the cancer.


    Seeing Xu Pingqiu looking at [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] with disdain and disbelief, Zhang Youwei finally made up his mind and opened the desk drawer.


    He took out the diagnosis book from the drawer and slammed it on the desk.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t told my family about this until now. You are the second¡­ Oh, wait, the third¡­ Oh, no¡­ You are the fourth one who knows!¡±


    He wanted to say the second one, but later, he realized that the bookstore owner also seemed to know about this.


    Moreover, he had his own attending physician, Dr. Zhou.


    Of course, this was not important.


    When Xu Pingqiu saw the words on the diagnosis book, his eyes widened, and he stood up from his seat.


    ¡°Old Zhang, you have cancer?!¡±


    Then, there was a cracking sound coming from downstairs. It sounded like the sound of dishes being smashed.


    Zhang Youwei looked in the direction of the sound and smiled bitterly helplessly, ¡°Alright, now there¡¯s a fifth person who knows.¡±


    Xu Pingqiu was too surprised when he saw the diagnosis of liver cancer and couldn¡¯t control his voice. Zhang Youwei¡¯s nanny downstairs might have heard about it. But this didn¡¯t matter to Zhang Youwei anymore.


    Previously, he hid it from everyone because he didn¡¯t want his family to worry about his illness.


    However, now that he had become an immortal cultivator, why would he worry about cancer? It could be cured in a minute!


    As long as it could be cured, there was no need to be afraid of his family members finding out.


    Zhang Youwei calmly pointed at [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] in his hand and said with a faint smile, ¡°My cancer can be cured.¡±

 Chapter 11

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Upon hearing this, Xu Pingqiu was completely stunned, unable to regain his senses for quite a while.


    At first, he thought that Zhang Youwei wanted to show him some high-quality antiques.


    Later, he thought that Zhang Youwei had entered a cult.


    Yet later, he thought that he had obtained a folk prescription from a cult to stabilize the ¡°three highs.¡±


    Now, it was actually a cure for cancer.


    At this moment, there was only one thought left in Xu Pingqiu¡¯s mind.


    Was the brainwashing ability of this cult so strong? It could actually make people feel that their cancer had been cured. That¡¯s so ridiculous!


    At this point, Xu Pingqiu asked with a serious face, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about immortal cultivation first. Let¡¯s talk about your cancer. When you were diagnosed with cancer, what did the doctor say?


    ¡°The first time I was diagnosed, the doctor said that I might not live for more than half a year.¡±


    When Xu Pingqiu heard this, his heart skipped a beat.


    Half a year?!


    Zhang Youwei was only in his forties. He said that he was going to die?


    Xu Pingqiu¡¯s emotions were very complicated. He could not help but ask, ¡°You just said that it was the first time you were diagnosed? Then, did you make any progress?¡±


    From his point of view, this matter was becoming clearer. Zhang Youwei must have been disheartened when he found out about the cancer. He was so desperate for survival that he went and joined a cult.


    Later, Zhang Youwei¡¯s illness was cured by the hospital, but Zhang Youwei was brainwashed by the cult, and that was why he gave credit to the cult.


    That must be it! Xu Pingqiu had already analyzed the situation in his mind, but the next moment, he was dumbfounded.


    ¡°Later on, I went for a check-up, and the doctor said that I only have a month to live.¡±


    How the f*ck can you say that the cancer was cured?! Why are you so pleased with yourself?


    That¡¯s right. Zhang Youwei was looking really proud now.


    Xu Pingqiu even suspected that Zhang Youwei had gone insane because he was too traumatized.


    The doctor had said that he could only live for a month. How could a cult cure him?


    That¡¯s right. He must have gone crazy.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m dead for sure?¡± Zhang Youwei continued to ask with a proud look.


    Xu Pingqiu¡¯s heart thumped again. He hurriedly waved his hand and said, ¡°No, no, no. I feel that with the current medical standards being so advanced, we can definitely think of a way.¡±


    ¡°How is that possible? Dr. Zhou is the best doctor in town. If he had said that, it could be said that I¡¯m dead for sure!¡±


    Xu Pingqiu looked at his old friend of many years who had become like this and felt a little upset.


    He stood up and patted Zhang Youwei¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged. I know an American medical expert who specializes in cancer. Maybe he can help you. Listen to me. Let¡¯s go to the United States. Maybe we can cure it¡­¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Zhang Youwei looked at Xu Pingqiu with a puzzled look and continued, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that I have already cured it?¡±


    Xu Pingqiu was speechless. He was baffled by Zhang Youwei¡¯s mental state right now.


    Little did he know that Zhang Youwei had emphasized what the doctor said just to let Xu Pingqiu understand how magical [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] was.


    ¡°Anyway, you¡¯ll understand after you watch me do it once.¡±


    After saying that, he pushed Xu Pingqiu back to his seat and then placed [The Basics of Spiritual] on the desk.


    Xu Pingqiu couldn¡¯t remember how many times Zhang Youwei had pushed him back to his seat tonight, but now, he could only go along with it.


    He wanted to figure out the nature of this cult that had deceived his good brother so he could know what to do next.


    Just when Xu Pingqiu wanted to see what tricks Zhang Youwei could play, Zhang Youwei actually made a few strange movements in front of him and then sat down on the floor without moving.


    As time passed, bit by bit, the doubt in Xu Pingqiu¡¯s eyes became more and more intense.


    Was this the cultivation method used by the cult to deceive him? This was too perfunctory!


    Xu Pingqiu couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Old Zhang, I think¡­¡±


    Before he could finish his words, he heard Zhang Youwei suddenly say in a calm tone, ¡°Old Xu, don¡¯t disturb me. I¡¯m concentrating on gathering spiritual energy. I can feel it. The spiritual energy in my dantian is gathering bit by bit!¡±


    Hearing these words, Xu Pingqiu could not take it anymore. Zhang Youwei was in too deep.


    Thinking of this, Xu Pingqiu¡¯s gaze shifted to the blue book on the table.


    He opened the book and casually flipped through it. The entire book was filled with pictures. There was practically not a single word in it.


    This comic book was enough to trick Zhang Youwei?


    When he flipped to the last page, Xu Pingqiu¡¯s expression became even more unsightly.


    There it was on the last page, the only written line other than the title of the book, ¡°Suitable for children aged four to eight.¡±


    This was too f*cking ridiculous!


    No, he had to call the police! Otherwise, Zhang Youwei would be completely killed by this cult.


    Just as Xu Pingqiu was about to take out his phone to call the police, Zhang Youwei suddenly opened his eyes and slowly stood up.


    At this moment, Xu Pingqiu was slightly stunned.


    He felt that Zhang Youwei¡¯s entire temperament seemed to have undergone a slight change.


    Was this an illusion?


    Just as Xu Pingqiu stood rooted to the ground and was slightly stunned by Zhang Youwei¡¯s temperament, Zhang Youwei slowly walked over and pointed at the sturdy wooden desk, ¡°Old Xu, this table must weigh about 50 pounds, am I right?¡±


    Xu Pingqiu didn¡¯t understand what he meant, but he still nodded. This kind of wooden desk was indeed very heavy and sturdy. Back then, it was Xu Pingqiu who recommended it to Zhang Youwei.


    At this moment, Zhang Youwei slowly raised his palm and concentrated his energy in his dantian.


    The next moment, his right palm suddenly slapped down.


    Bang!


    The entire study room fell into silence.


    Xu Pingqiu stared at the desk with his mouth agape, completely unable to understand what this meant.


    However, Zhang Youwei¡¯s face carried a faint smile.


    The next moment, Zhang Youwei slowly raised his palm. Xu Pingqiu¡¯s pupils were slightly dilated.


    On the desk, there was actually a palm print that was exactly the same as Zhang Youwei¡¯s palm!


    Even though the dent was not deep, this was a wooden desk! A human hand was actually able to make a dent in a wooden desk?


    Xu Pingqiu suddenly shifted his gaze to [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation]¡¯.


    Could this book be real?


    Zhang Youwei hid his aching right hand behind his back and rubbed it, but his face had the appearance of an unworldly expert. He looked at Xu Pingqiu and smiled, ¡°How is it? Do you want to learn?¡±


    Xu Pingqiu couldn¡¯t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and a trace of fanaticism appeared in his eyes.


    Which Easterner would not have dreamed of cultivating immortality before?!


    Meanwhile, downstairs, the panicked nanny had dialed Zhang Youwei¡¯s wife¡¯s number, ¡°Hello Madam, I think Master may have cancer!¡±

 Chapter 12

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The next morning at Avenue Bookstore.


    Not long after opening for business, two figures walked into the store. These two were naturally Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu.


    From afar, Xu Pingqiu had already noticed the young man sitting behind the counter reading a book, Luo Xiu. From this glance, Xu Pingqiu felt that this young man was indeed extraordinary.


    Just as he was about to step forward to speak, he was pulled back by Zhang Youwei.


    Xu Pingqiu turned his head with a puzzled expression, only to see Zhang Youwei¡¯s serious expression, ¡°Mister doesn¡¯t like to be disturbed when he¡¯s reading.¡±


    Xu Pingqiu immediately understood and nodded slightly. After silently glancing at Luo Xiu, he followed Zhang Youwei to the cultivation technique section.


    As the ¡°senior¡± who had been to the Avenue Bookstore for the third time, Zhang Youwei naturally took up the job of a tour guide and showed Xu Pingqiu around.


    ¡°The reason why I chose to believe in Mister is because of the books in this cultivation technique section. At that time, I casually took a book called [Prajna Divine Technique] and wanted to see what was written in this book. However, I couldn¡¯t open this book even if I tried my best. Old Xu, you¡¯ve never heard of such strange things, right?¡±


    Although Zhang Youwei had lowered his voice to not disturb Luo Xiu¡¯s reading, his tone could not hide his excitement.


    As if to demonstrate, Zhang Youwei specially picked out the [Prajna Divine Technique] from the bookshelf that he could not open that day and tried it again.


    Even though he had been practicing [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] for two days, he still could not open it!


    Zhang Youwei sighed helplessly, ¡°It seems that my cultivation is still not enough.¡± After saying that, he handed the book to Xu Pingqiu and asked, ¡°Do you want to try it? Otherwise, you may think that I¡¯m lying to you.¡±


    Of course, Xu Pingqiu would not think that Zhang Youwei was lying to him. Last night, he followed Zhang Youwei to practice the circulation of spiritual energy. He found that the lower back pain that had been bothering him all this time seemed to be much better.


    Although it was only back pain, it proved that [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] was really effective.


    Coupled with the palm print that Zhang Youwei had left on the desk last night, Xu Pingqiu had almost completely believed it at this point. He was just a little curious as to what it felt like not to be able to open such a thin book.


    Taking the [Prajna Divine Technique] from Zhang Youwei¡¯s hand, Xu Pingqiu examined it carefully. This book looked somewhat similar to [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation]. They both had blue covers and looked very plain. There was no other design on the cover other than the title of the book.


    However, the more it was like this, the more it gave people an unfathomable feeling.


    Xu Pingqiu tried to flip open the book but found that he really couldn¡¯t open it. It was as though this wasn¡¯t a book but a welded iron plate!


    Seeing that Xu Pingqiu¡¯s attempt was fruitless, Zhang Youwei said smugly, ¡°See, I told you!¡±


    Xu Pingqiu shook his head and sighed with emotion, ¡°This bookstore is indeed magical!¡±


    After saying that, he stuffed the [Prajna Divine Technique] back onto the bookshelf.


    Then, Xu Pingqiu took out another book from the bookshelf. It had the same blue cover with the words [Lightning Controlling Technique For Beginners] written on it.


    When he saw the title of the book, Xu Pingqiu¡¯s eyes revealed a trace of yearning.


    Lightning controlling technique.


    If he could learn it, wouldn¡¯t he be just like an immortal? How carefree would that be!


    When he saw Xu Pingqiu¡¯s gaze, Zhang Youwei patted him on the shoulder with the look of someone who had been there before, ¡°Old Xu, you haven¡¯t even learned how to walk yet, and you¡¯re already thinking about running? This high-grade cultivation technique isn¡¯t something that we can learn now. I think you¡¯d better obediently cultivate the spiritual energy circulation with me first¡­¡±


    Before he could finish his words, Zhang Youwei was stunned.


    He was shocked to see that Xu Pingqiu had actually flipped open this book.


    That¡¯s right. It was that kind of nonchalant, casual flipping open just like he would open an ordinary book.


    Xu Pingqiu, who had subconsciously flipped open the book, also revealed a trace of astonishment at this moment.


    Didn¡¯t Zhang Youwei say that all the books here couldn¡¯t be open?


    Why could he open this book? What did it mean?


    With a stunned expression, Zhang Youwei pulled out this book from Xu Pingqiu¡¯s hands. However, the moment this blue book entered Zhang Youwei¡¯s hands, it closed automatically.


    Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu were slightly shocked, and they looked at each other.


    Could this book actually close itself?


    Zhang Youwei was stunned. An ominous premonition arose in his heart.


    Why did he have the feeling that this book was only willing to let Xu Pingqiu read it and not him?


    The book had its own will?


    He swallowed his saliva, stretched out his hands, and tried to open the book, but the book did not move an inch.


    It was the same feeling as when he tried to open the [Prajna Divine Technique]!


    After realizing that he couldn¡¯t open the book, Zhang Youwei¡¯s face turned green. He exerted even more strength in his hands, but it was useless.


    After trying for a long time, Zhang Youwei finally gave up and handed the book back to Xu Pingqiu.


    Xu Pingqiu took the book with a dumbfounded look and tried to open it. He found that it was as normal as flipping through an ordinary book.


    Then, they looked at each other and saw the same thoughts in each other¡¯s eyes.


    It seemed that only Xu Pingqiu could open this book. Or rather, it seemed that this book was really unwilling to open for Zhang Youwei!


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s expression became even darker. He pulled Xu Pingqiu to Luo Xiu.


    Although Luo Xiu was still reading, Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t care less. He couldn¡¯t help but ask in a low voice, ¡°Sir, why is it that I can¡¯t open this [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners], but he can?¡±


    Luo Xiu had just finished reading the page. He closed the book in his hand and calmly looked at Zhang Youwei, ¡°Books also have spirituality. Not everyone can open every immortal cultivation technique book I write. You think that you are choosing the cultivation technique, but in reality, it is the cultivation technique that is choosing the person. Those who are not fated with the immortal cultivation technique, those whose spiritual roots do not match, those who are extremely untalented, and those who harbor evil intentions are unable to open my books.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei¡¯s expression turned a little grim. He didn¡¯t know which category he belonged to, but it was a fact that he couldn¡¯t open the book.


    At this moment, Xu Pingqiu was already greatly shocked, and his heart had already stirred up a storm.


    In that case, he was actually a person suitable to practice this technique!


    I, Xu Pingqiu, could also cultivate immortality?!


    Thinking of this, Xu Pingqiu couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Boss, may I know how much this [Lightning Controlling Technique] is?¡±


    Although he was already trying his best to conceal his emotions, his slightly trembling voice still revealed his excitement.


    This appearance made Zhang Youwei, who was beside him, feel envious.


    Damn it, why can¡¯t I learn this lightning controlling technique?


    Luo Xiu glanced at him and said indifferently, ¡°It¡¯s [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners], not [Lightning Controlling Technique]. As for the price of this book, it is 50 million yuan.¡±


    After saying that, Luo Xiu took off his glasses and began to wipe them. He didn¡¯t give him any room to bargain.


    Xu Pingqiu was slightly stunned because Zhang Youwei had never discussed the price with him.


    He didn¡¯t expect that a book could be sold at such an expensive price.


    However, unlike Zhang Youwei, who was here for the first time, Xu Pingqiu quickly gritted his teeth and nodded, ¡°Alright, 50 million it is!¡±


    After saying that, he immediately took out his checkbook and wrote down a check for 50 million.


    Luo Xiu nodded slightly and reminded him, ¡°Although this book has already recognized you, if you want to cultivate this book, you still need to learn [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] first. After all, if you don¡¯t work hard on your foundation, any cultivation technique or move that you learn only has the form but no substance. Not only will you be unable to use it successfully, but you might also even end up harming your life.¡±


    Hearing this, Xu Pingqiu immediately became serious and nodded solemnly, ¡°I¡¯ll remember it, sir.¡±


    He did not realize that he had subconsciously changed the way he addressed Luo Xiu from ¡®boss¡¯ to ¡®sir,¡¯ just like Zhang Youwei.


    In the east, the word ¡°sir¡± could mean ¡°teacher¡± or a respected ¡°senior.¡±


    It was really strange for two middle-aged men in their forties to address a young man who looked to be in his early twenties as ¡°sir.¡±


    However, the two of them did not feel that it was out of place at all.


    At this moment, Luo Xiu raised his eyes and looked at Xu Pingqiu,¡±I can see that there is already spiritual energy circulating in your body. I believe that Zhang Youwei has already taken the liberty to teach you the basics of spiritual energy circulation. Practice diligently according to the contents of the book. When you are able to skillfully use spiritual energy, you will naturally be able to start practicing [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners]¡±.


    Speaking up to this point, Luo Xiu paused and said, ¡°Of course, if you want to practice here like Zhang Youwei does, you can also do so.


    ¡°For 30 million yuan.¡±

 Chapter 13

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The Avenue Bookstore.


    Just like yesterday, Zhang Youwei sat on the floor with his hands raised, practicing the basics of spiritual energy circulation.


    What was different from yesterday was that there was an additional person opposite him.


    That was Xu Pingqiu.


    After paying the 30 million tutoring fee, Xu Pingqiu successfully obtained the qualification to cultivate here.


    It had to be said that this person was more perceptive than Zhang Youwei, and he learned at a much faster pace than Zhang Youwei.


    Luo Xiu glanced at him.


    Perhaps in just one day¡¯s time, Xu Pingqiu would be able to catch up to Zhang Youwei even though he started later than Zhang Youwei.


    Seeing that the two of them had steadily entered the state of cultivation, Luo Xiu finally had time to check his reward.


    That¡¯s right, after selling an immortal cultivation technique, [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners], Luo Xiu once again received a reward from the immortal cultivation popularization system:


    [Avenue Alchemy]!


    Seeing this reward, even Luo Xiu couldn¡¯t help but start nodding his head.


    This was indeed a rare treasure.


    In the original immortal cultivation world, although the world had an abundance of spiritual energy and was very suitable for cultivation, medicinal pills were very scarce. They could even be said to have been lost for a time.


    No matter how hard Luo Xiu searched the entire world, he could not find any complete alchemy book. At most, he could only find some incomplete documents.


    Medicinal pills were simply an indispensable treasure for immortal cultivators!


    With medicinal pills to stabilize the meridians, improve their internal energy, and strengthen their physique, the speed of ordinary people¡¯s cultivation would increase exponentially.


    Of course, even without medicinal pills, it would not be a big deal in the immortal cultivation world. At most, it would only require more extraordinary talent and a longer cultivation time.


    Otherwise, Luo Xiu wouldn¡¯t have the cultivation mastery that he had today.


    However, in this world, having medicinal pills would make a huge difference!


    After all, the spiritual energy in this world was very thin and very scarce.


    At present, only Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu had officially started to cultivate. Moreover, neither of them had begun to learn the authentic immortal cultivation technique. They were only learning the basics of spiritual energy circulation.


    For the time being, the spiritual energy in this world was enough. At least, there was no need to worry.


    What about in the future? Not to mention that Xu Pingqiu could immediately start to cultivate the lightning controlling technique.


    If more people joined the ranks of immortal cultivators, would the spiritual energy in this world be enough?


    At this time, the importance of medicinal pills would come into play!


    Of course, even for ordinary people who did not cultivate immortality, some medicinal pills were also a very good supplement for them. At the very least, they could strengthen the body and prolong life. Some diseases could even be cured on the spot.


    If these pills were used in a huge auction, not only could they attract a large number of people to join the immortal cultivators, but they could also collect a large sum of money for other uses!


    Therefore, Luo Xiu had already begun to consider alchemizing medicinal pills.


    The earlier this is done, the better.


    Luo Xiu still had to go to Qi Mountain to subdue demons in six days. Perhaps these pills could be of great use then!


    Thinking of this, Luo Xiu immediately closed his eyes and entered his sea of consciousness.


    The so-called sea of consciousness was where consciousness and spiritual energy combined. The sea of consciousness was not in the brain but in the dantian!


    If the size of Zhang Youwei¡¯s sea of consciousness was akin to a bathtub, then Luo Xiu¡¯s sea of consciousness was the Milky Way!


    In this vast and boundless sea of consciousness, Luo Xiu¡¯s consciousness took the shape of a human. In front of him floated a huge bronze cauldron, and it was spinning slightly in the air.


    This was the Avenue Alchemy!


    There was no need for real tools, nor did he need real materials. He only needed to use the spiritual energy in his consciousness to urge the huge cauldron to alchemize pills.


    As for the effects and the quality of the medicinal pills, that would depend on whether the alchemist¡¯s spiritual energy was sufficiently strong and pure and whether he was proficient in using the Avenue Alchemy technique.


    Fortunately, cultivation was what Luo Xiu was best at. In addition, this Avenue Alchemy was a reward given by the Immortal Cultivation Popularization System. It was full of essentials, so it was not difficult for Luo Xiu to understand.


    Facing the giant bronze cauldron, Luo Xiu reached out to touch it and slowly closed his eyes.


    ¡°The Avenue Alchemy gathers the essence of heaven and earth and the spirit of mankind. Extract the essence and the spirit, crystalize it into form, and condense it into a pill.¡±


    The next moment, Luo Xiu opened his eyes and took two steps back!


    The hand that was raised in front of the giant bronze cauldron began to transfer a large amount of spiritual power into the cauldron.


    Then, the giant bronze cauldron began to rotate rapidly, and the temperature in the entire cauldron seemed to be rising rapidly.


    Then, the entire sea of consciousness seemed to be churning.


    The sky and earth changed color, and the fierce wind did not stop. The sea of consciousness stirred up turbulent waves as if it wanted to drown the entire world, but a large amount of it surged into the giant cauldron.


    This sea was Luo Xiu¡¯s spiritual power!


    And this spiritual power was now turning into medicinal ingredients, alchemized in this giant bronze cauldron!


    ¡­


    In the Avenue Bookstore.


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s arm had already begun to tremble slightly.


    Although he had already become an immortal cultivator, his poor physique was his weakness. Before long, he began to feel tired.


    He quietly opened his eyes, wanting to see how his brother, Xu Pingqiu, was doing.


    However, he discovered that Xu Pingqiu¡¯s arms were raised in front of him, not moving at all, not even the slightest bit of trembling. His expression was also incredibly calm, like the deepest ancient well, without the slightest ripple.


    Zhang Youwei could see that Xu Pingqiu had completely entered the state of cultivation at this time, with no distractions in his mind!


    Zhang Youwei felt a little indignant. He had clearly started cultivating first, so how could Old Xu progress so much faster than him? He thought of the scene where Xu Pingqiu had just opened the book.


    It seemed that Xu Pingqiu¡¯s aptitude was indeed much better than his. Compared to him, perhaps Old Xu was the more suitable talent for cultivation!


    He wanted to raise his eyes to look at Luo Xiu to make sure that he wasn¡¯t watching. He found that Luo Xiu¡¯s eyes were closed as if he didn¡¯t notice him.


    Then, he tried to put his hands down gently, wanting to slack off.


    Still, no one noticed him.


    Whether it was Xu Pingqiu or Luo Xiu, they seemed to be focusing all their attention on their own things.


    Zhang Youwei swallowed his saliva, quietly stood up, and tiptoed toward the immortal cultivation technique section.


    Then, he reached out to the bookshelf and pulled out the books one by one. Then, he tried to open them one by one.


    That¡¯s right. Zhang Youwei was not trying to steal anything. Although the items in this bookstore were very expensive, Zhang Youwei could still afford them. There was no need to do such a petty thing to offend Luo Xiu.


    He just felt wanted to try and see if there was a cultivation technique that suited him. If he could really open a book, even if there was only one, he would feel much better.


    If Old Xu can cultivate techniques, I can definitely do the same!


    There were so many cultivation technique books in the immortal cultivation technique section. All of them were written by Luo Xiu himself.


    Zhang Youwei spent half an hour trying to open all the books, one by one.


    His expression was grim because none of them were suitable for him!


    ¡°How is this possible? Am I really not suitable for cultivation? I¡­¡± The dream in Zhang Youwei¡¯s heart shattered.


    Initially, he just wanted to try and see if immortal cultivation could save his life.


    After confirming that immortal cultivation was real, Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude changed.


    If Luo Xiu said that he could save him, then Luo Xiu must be able to save him. What he was more concerned about now was whether he could be like the immortal cultivator in the legends, riding a sword to fly to the immortal realm and vanquishing demons and devils.


    Now, he knew. He couldn¡¯t.


    ¡°After all, I can¡¯t practice cultivation techniques?¡± Zhang Youwei muttered to himself dejectedly.


    At this moment, Luo Xiu¡¯s voice came from behind, ¡°Did I say that you definitely can¡¯t practice cultivation techniques?¡±

 Chapter 14

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned when he heard this, and his body tightened. He quickly turned his head and said in a low voice, ¡°Sir, how did you¡­¡±


    At this moment, this outstanding entrepreneur in his forties was like a child who had done something wrong. He lowered his head and stood respectfully.


    After all, Luo Xiu had let him cultivate in the shop.


    As for him, not only was he slacking, but he was even ambitious enough to try flipping through the books in the cultivation technique section.


    He naturally knew that he was in the wrong.


    However, to his surprise, Luo Xiu did not reprimand him. Instead, he glanced at the books on the bookshelf and asked, ¡°When you were flipping through the books just now, did you have a cultivation technique that you¡¯re interested in?¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned. For a moment, he actually could not answer.


    Because when he was flipping through those books just now, he did not look at them carefully at all.


    Basically, he took out the books and tried opening them. When he saw that they could not open it, he immediately stuffed them back. He did not even get a good look at the titles of some of the books.


    How could he remember which cultivation techniques were there?


    Seeing that Zhang Youwei was stammering, Luo Xiu sighed and said, ¡°Zhang Youwei, do you still remember why you spent so much money to buy [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation]?¡±


    When Zhang Youwei heard this, his shoulders trembled slightly, and he lowered his head, ¡°It¡¯s to survive.¡±


    ¡°Since it¡¯s to survive, why are you distracted? You haven¡¯t even mastered the spiritual energy circulation yet, and you want to look at the cultivation technique. It¡¯s fine if you want to read it. I know you¡¯re curious. But you did not pour your heart into it. I¡¯ve told you before that the cultivation techniques I wrote would choose cultivators, but you don¡¯t care about them at all. You just want to know whichever one you can open. In this case, how would the cultivation techniques be interested in you?¡±


    After saying that, Luo Xiu turned around and walked back to the counter.


    His words truly meant that he wanted to teach Zhang Youwei.


    After all, although Zhang Youwei¡¯s talent was mediocre, he was still Luo Xiu¡¯s first disciple in this world. Giving him a few pointers could also be considered as fulfilling the responsibility of a master.


    As for whether Zhang Youwei could comprehend the rest, it would depend on his own destiny.


    After Zhang Youwei heard Luo Xiu¡¯s words, he lowered his head and didn¡¯t say anything. He was filled with regret.


    Indeed, he had originally started cultivating for the sake of survival.


    For this reason, Zhang Youwei had stayed up all night to cultivate the basics of spiritual energy circulation.


    Now, seeing that his good friend Xu Pingqiu was actually able to open the immortal cultivation technique, he was jealous and became over-ambitious.


    Looking at Luo Xiu as he walked away, Zhang Youwei felt a burst of gratitude. If not for Luo Xiu¡¯s words, he would have almost gone astray. After all, Luo Xiu had said that the basics of spiritual energy circulation could protect him from death.


    If he did not put in the effort to cultivate, everything would become pointless.


    Right now, saving his life was the priority!


    After thinking this through, Zhang Youwei hurriedly walked toward the place where he cultivated.


    Halfway there, he suddenly thought of something and turned around. He bowed three times towards the cultivation technique books on the shelves and said in a low voice, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry. I was a little anxious just now. That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t look at you guys carefully. I did not mean any disrespect. I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    After apologizing so sincerely, Zhang Youwei finally left the cultivation technique section.


    After returning to his training spot, Zhang Youwei found that Xu Pingqiu had already stopped cultivating and was listening to Luo Xiu¡¯s guidance.


    ¡°When cultivating the spiritual energy circulation, you must have no distracting thoughts in your heart to be able to bring out the greatest effect. When you can cultivate until you enter your sea of consciousness, you can be considered to have mastered the spiritual energy circulation.¡±


    Although Xu Pingqiu was curious about what the sea of consciousness meant, he did not ask further. Instead, like a respectful student, he bowed and nodded, ¡°Yes, sir. I will definitely work hard.¡±


    After practicing last night and today, Xu Pingqiu found that his usual back pain seemed to have completely recovered.


    His whole body seemed to be ten years younger!


    This strong feeling made him respect Luo Xiu even more.


    At the same time, he was also looking forward to whether he could start practicing the [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners] if he successfully entered the sea of consciousness and mastered the spiritual energy circulation. At that time, would he be able to casually summon lightning like the cultivators from the legend?


    Thinking of this, Xu Pingqiu was full of energy. He immediately returned to his position and began to seriously practice the basics of spiritual energy circulation.


    Throughout the whole process, he didn¡¯t say a word to Zhang Youwei because he knew that this was the only way to get rid of his distracting thoughts.


    Seeing this, Zhang Youwei felt guilty again. The gap between him and Xu Pingqiu was too big.


    Xu Pingqiu had clearly cultivated a little later than him, but he had already been completely surpassed by Xu Pingqiu.


    Whether it was in terms of talent or attitude, he had lost to Xu Pingqiu.


    Thinking of this, Zhang Youwei began a new round of cultivation with a sense of shame and determination.


    As for Luo Xiu, after the two of them entered a meditative state, he flipped his hand and took out three medicinal pills.


    These three medicinal pills were the most basic and simplest youth retaining pills from the Avenue Alchemy.


    Among the three pills, two of them were shiny black. They seemed to be of good quality. However, the other one was dull in color. It was slightly inferior.


    Looking at these three pills, Luo Xiu shook his head.


    No, he really needed to cultivate more of this Avenue Alchemy.


    Even this most basic youth retaining pill could be of defective quality. This meant that he still needed to cultivate diligently.


    Thinking of this, Luo Xiu once again entered his sea of consciousness and began to alchemize pills again.


    Only after he had cultivated this youth retaining pill to the point of perfection would Luo Xiu begin to alchemize other more powerful pills.


    Even Luo Xiu, who had excellent aptitude, deeply understood that the path of immortal cultivation absolutely could not be underestimated. Every step needed to be taken by oneself in a down-to-earth manner.


    ¡­


    Another day passed.


    When the twilight gradually darkened, Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu finally withdrew from their cultivation state.


    The two respectfully stood in front of Luo Xiu and reported their cultivation progress.


    Xu Pingqiu was the first to speak, ¡°Sir, I feel that I¡¯m about to enter the sea of consciousness. But every time I¡¯m close to entering, I feel like there¡¯s another thick barrier that I can¡¯t break through no matter how hard I try.¡±


    Luo Xiu nodded slightly and said, ¡°This is very normal. Don¡¯t worry, you just need to continue to focus on your cultivation. Cultivation requires accumulation.¡±


    Hearing this, Xu Pingqiu nodded slightly and seemed to be deep in thought.


    Luo Xiu¡¯s gaze turned to Zhang Youwei. Zhang Youwei suddenly became nervous again and stammered, ¡°I¡­ I also feel that my body has become much more relaxed today. But I didn¡¯t feel like I¡¯m about to enter the sea of consciousness like Old Xu said.¡±


    Luo Xiu heard this and nodded, ¡°Just practice diligently.¡±


    Then, there was nothing else to say.


    Zhang Youwei understood that he still had distracting thoughts in his heart. At least, he was not as attentive as Xu Pingqiu. He could only make up his mind to practice diligently after he went back.


    ¡°It¡¯s already late today. The two of you should go back and rest.¡±


    The two of them nodded. Just as they were about to go out, Zhang Youwei took out his phone and glanced at it. He was slightly stunned.


    It turned out that his wife, Li Ru, had returned from abroad early with their daughter. The reason for her early return was very simple. It was because she had heard from the nanny that Zhang Youwei had cancer.


    For the entire afternoon, Zhang Youwei had set his phone in silent mode so that he would not be disturbed.


    Now that he saw that there had been so many missed calls, he panicked. How was he going to explain it to his wife when he got back?


    It would have been fine if the cancer had been cured, but now that he had only been cultivating for two or three days, it was definitely not completely cured.


    Zhang Youwei was reluctant to let his wife and daughter worry for him. He was really in a difficult situation.


    Luo Xiu noticed this and asked, ¡°Zhang Youwei, did you run into any trouble?¡±


    Zhang Youwei nodded, then shook his head awkwardly. He was a little ashamed because he was not focused on his cultivation today. How could he have the nerve to talk to Luo Xiu about these things?


    Luo Xiu saw that Zhang Youwei did not speak. He thought for a moment, handed over a black pill and said, ¡°This pill is for you.¡±


    Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned when he heard this. Then, he said in ecstasy, ¡°Is this a pill that can treat my illness? !¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°Then this is¡­¡±


    ¡°The youth retaining pill.¡±


    Zhang Youwei was once again stunned on the spot.


    Could it be that this young shop owner even knew that his wife had returned?


    This was too godly!

 Chapter 15

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Madam is waiting for you upstairs.¡±


    Back home, Zhang Youwei wasn¡¯t surprised to see the nanny with a guilty look on her face.


    Only Xu Pingqiu, the bookstore owner, and the nanny knew that he had cancer.


    Xu Pingqiu would not tell his wife about it. Not to mention the bookstore owner.


    It could only be the nanny, of course.


    If there was no treatment, Zhang Youwei might blame the nanny. After all, Zhang Youwei would not know how to face his sad wife and daughter.


    However, now that he had a way to cure the illness, the situation would naturally be much better, although it might take a lot of time to tell his wife that he could cultivate immortality to cure the illness.


    Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t help but touch the youth retaining pill in his pocket. As long as his wife ate this youth retaining pill and learned the magic of immortality, everything would be solved!


    The youth retaining pill gave Zhang Youwei great confidence. He immediately went upstairs.


    His daughter, Zhang Yating, was watching cartoons on the television in the living room. His wife, Li Ru, had her back to her daughter and was crying silently.


    For Li Ru, this matter was simply too difficult to accept.


    She had been married to her husband, Zhang Youwei, for about ten years. The couple had always been very loving and had almost never quarreled.


    Now, Zhang Youwei was only in his forties. He was in the prime of his life, but he actually had cancer. How could Li Ru bear this?


    Hearing the sound of Zhang Youwei¡¯s footsteps, Li Ru raised her head with tears in her eyes and looked at Zhang Youwei with some resentment.


    When Zhang Youwei saw his wife, his heart was about to break.


    He quickly stepped forward and half-squatted beside the sofa. He held Li Ru¡¯s hand and said softly, ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the room and talk. Don¡¯t let the child hear us.¡±


    From the way Zhang Yating was watching cartoons, it seemed that Li Ru had not let the child know about this matter.


    Li Ru nodded silently, got up and went into the bedroom.


    Seeing Li Ru wiping her tears, Zhang Youwei sighed, sorted out his words in his mind, and followed her in.


    The door was closed, and only the sound of cartoons could be heard from the living room.


    As soon as she entered the bedroom, Li Ru sat on the bed, unable to stop her tears.


    From the moment she received the news to the day she returned home, and the entire day she had been waiting for Zhang Youwei to return home, Li Ru had been suppressing her emotions and forcing a smile in front of the child.


    She did not want Zhang Yating to notice anything strange.


    Now that she was not in front of her child, Li Ru finally did not have to suppress the emotions in her heart.


    ¡°Youwei, what did the doctor say?¡±


    When Zhang Youwei heard his wife, Li Ru¡¯s question, he swallowed the words that had been brewing in his heart.


    He had initially planned to use the matter of the youth retaining pill to make his wife believe in immortal cultivation. Who knew that she would actually go straight to the point?


    Thinking of this, Zhang Youwei had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell his wife what the doctor had said during the first consultation, ¡°The doctor said that it¡¯s liver cancer, but it can be treated.¡±


    Zhang Youwei did not mention how long he had left. After all, he could already be treated now.


    However, Li Ru¡¯s eyes were staring straight at Zhang Youwei as she asked word by word, ¡°Did the doctor say how long you can live?¡±


    Zhang Youwei immediately waved his hand and shook his head, ¡°No, no, no. Nothing about that. My illness can be treated. Now that the medical level is so advanced, cancer is simply¡­¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, Zhang Youwei was exposed by Li Ru, ¡°At this point, are you still trying to hide it from me?¡±


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s eyes widened. Obviously, Li Ru must have gone to the hospital to check.


    Li Ru being Zhang Youwei¡¯s wife, it was not difficult for her to find out about his diagnosis.


    Seeing Zhang Youwei¡¯s silence, Li Ru¡¯s tears immediately burst as she sobbed, ¡°I¡¯ve told you before, you shouldn¡¯t drink so much. Look at you now, you even have liver cancer! Without you, how will Yating and I live as orphans and widowers? Do you know? Yating will be without a father!¡±


    Hearing Li Ru¡¯s words, Zhang Youwei¡¯s heart suddenly tightened.


    Indeed, if he hadn¡¯t gone to the Avenue Bookstore and learned the circulation of spiritual energy, Zhang Yating would indeed be a child without a father soon.


    Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t even retort. He was a man. It wasn¡¯t that simple to start a business. Especially for a man like him who started from nothing. Most of the time, drinking parties couldn¡¯t be avoided.


    Li Ru had followed Zhang Youwei all the way to the top. She was his wife who had spent the most penniless days together. Of course, she understood that Zhang Youwei couldn¡¯t get out of drinking parties.


    Now that Zhang Youwei had liver cancer, everything else was pointless. The intense sadness made her unable to help but complain.


    She blamed her husband, but at the same time, she blamed herself for not taking good care of Zhang Youwei.


    In the silence between them, Zhang Youwei lit a cigarette in disappointment.


    Seeing this, Li Ru¡¯s eyes were filled with tears again. She complained, ¡°It¡¯s not enough that you have liver cancer now. You still want to have lung cancer, right? Alright, go ahead and smoke yourself to death. I¡¯ll just die together with Yating.¡±


    These words made Zhang Youwei extremely depressed. Just smoking a cigarette would cause lung cancer?


    Frustrated, he could only put out the cigarette immediately. He sat beside his wife, Li Ru, and gently hugged her.


    With this hug, Li Ru¡¯s fragile heart could no longer hold it in. She hugged Zhang Youwei and cried bitterly, ¡°Youwei, how can you not cherish your body? How are Yating and I going to live in the future?¡±


    Zhang Youwei gently patted Li Ru¡¯s back and said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. My illness can still be treated. I won¡¯t abandon you and Yating.¡±


    After crying for a while, Li Ru¡¯s eyes turned red. She looked straight at Zhang Youwei and said with a worried expression, ¡°You don¡¯t have to comfort me anymore. Dr. Zhou told me that the cancer cells in your body have already spread. There¡¯s no way to save you. At most, you only have two months to live.¡±


    Dr. Zhou obviously didn¡¯t say it too harshly.


    Looking at his wife Li Ru¡¯s sad expression, Zhang Youwei finally couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Darling, listen to me. You may not believe what I¡¯m about to say, but what I¡¯m saying is the truth.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Ru was also a little puzzled, but looking at Zhang Youwei¡¯s serious expression, she still pursed her lips and nodded.


    Seeing that his wife Li Ru had calmed down a little, Zhang Youwei took a deep breath and said, ¡°I¡¯m currently receiving a special treatment method. The doctor who treated me told me with certainty that my liver cancer could be treated. So, you don¡¯t have to be sad anymore. I will never abandon you.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Ru was a little puzzled, ¡°Your illness can be treated? Did you go to the capital? Or to the United States?¡±


    From what Li Ru knew, the chief physician of the best hospital in Luo City was certain that there was no cure.


    If there was still a cure, there seemed to be no other possibility other than the capital or the United States.


    However, Zhang Youwei shook his head and said, ¡°No, neither. It¡¯s in Luo City.¡±


    Li Ru was even more puzzled, ¡°Luo City? Which hospital is he from?¡±


    Zhang Youwei did not know what to say. If he told his wife that the person treating him was a bookstore owner, her wife would definitely not believe him.


    Thinking of this, Zhang Youwei felt a little helpless. He braced himself and said, ¡°Actually, the person treating me is not a doctor from the hospital. He did not treat me with Western medicine either. Instead, he treated me with an ancient Eastern method.¡±


    Finally, Li Ru¡¯s eyes lit up. She grabbed Zhang Youwei¡¯s arm and said, ¡°Is it a traditional Chinese medicine doctor with brilliant medical skills? That¡¯s great, that¡¯s really great.¡±


    Just as Li Ru was about to hug Zhang Youwei and cry with joy, Zhang Youwei coughed awkwardly and said, ¡°Uh¡­ I¡¯m not talking about Chinese medicine. It¡¯s¡­¡±


    ¡°Immortal cultivation.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Ru immediately stopped crying and stared blankly at Zhang Youwei.


    The room immediately fell into an uncomfortable awkward silence.


    Immortal cultivation?


    Are you crazy?

 Chapter 16

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Looking at the serious look on Zhang Youwei¡¯s face, Li Ru only had one thought in her mind.


    Did Youwei go crazy because he was too stressed?


    Once this thought appeared, it became uncontrollable.


    Following that, Li Ru did not listen to a single word that Zhang Youwei explained to her. She felt that she could only see Zhang Youwei¡¯s serious and excited face, and she felt that the whole world seemed to be spinning.


    Then, Li Ru took out her phone from her bag and prepared to call the police.


    Seeing the number on the screen, Zhang Youwei was shocked and hurriedly shouted, ¡°Honey, don¡¯t call the police. I can prove to you that what I said is true!¡±


    Li Ru heard what he said clearly. She hesitated for a moment, put down her phone, and looked at her husband with vigilance.


    She was like Xu Pingqiu last night, instantly believing that Zhang Youwei had joined a cult.


    After all, ordinary people couldn¡¯t think of any other explanation apart from this.


    Immortal cultivation? Wasn¡¯t this a fool¡¯s dream?


    Seeing that his wife was willing to see his proof, Zhang Youwei heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he said excitedly, ¡°Honey, look carefully. I will smash this bedside table with my bare hand. If I succeed, you should be willing to believe me, right?¡±


    Following the direction of Zhang Youwei¡¯s finger, Li Ru hesitated for a moment and nodded.


    Although she did not believe it in her heart, logically speaking, if Zhang Youwei could destroy this bedside table with a single palm strike, she should believe it even if she didn¡¯t.


    After all, their family could be considered a standard wealthy family. The furniture in their home was of very good quality.


    In addition, Li Ru was very clear about Zhang Youwei¡¯s physical condition. Even during normal times, Zhang Youwei¡¯s health was definitely not considered good, not to mention now that he had a terminal illness.


    To destroy this bedside table with one palm? That was absolutely impossible!


    Seeing Li Ru nod, Zhang Youwei was overjoyed. He quickly went to the bedside table and stretched out his palm, accumulating strength for a while.


    Then, he suddenly hit the table with his right hand.


    Bang!


    At this moment, the entire room became quiet. Li Ru could not help but stand up and go over to see the condition of the bedside table.


    After all, who wouldn¡¯t hope that their husband could really be saved?


    In addition, when Zhang Youwei had been accumulating energy just now, he had indeed looked quite decent. He had really somewhat captured Li Ru¡¯s attention.


    Could it be that this immortal cultivation thing was real?


    Just as Li Ru was hoping to see the bedside table being destroyed, Zhang Youwei, who had hit it, had an awkward expression.


    He found that his palm was very painful, and judging from the touch. The bedside table seemed safe and sound.


    That was because, when he was practicing in the Avenue Bookstore today, all the spiritual energy had been transferred to Luo Xiu¡¯s small box. Right now, there was not a single trace of spiritual energy in his body!


    If he had known earlier, he would have practiced spiritual energy circulation to generate some spiritual energy before attacking.


    Anyway, it was useless to say anything now. Things had already happened. Zhang Youwei suddenly did not dare to raise his hand.


    Noticing Zhang Youwei¡¯s reaction, Li Ru¡¯s expression became alert again, ¡°Raise your hand and let me see if this bedside cabinet is broken.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Zhang Youwei looked embarrassed and stammered, not knowing what to say.


    Although Zhang Youwei looked like a big boss outside, he cared about his wife¡¯s feelings at home.


    To put it bluntly, he was afraid of his wife.


    When Li Ru was serious, Zhang Youwei immediately showed fear. Li Ru¡¯s anger immediately rose when she saw Zhang Youwei¡¯s cowardly look. She used all her strength to grab Zhang Youwei¡¯s arm that was pressed on the bedside table and pulled it open.


    Seeing the intact bedside table and then looking at Zhang Youwei¡¯s reddened palm, Li Ru¡¯s tears immediately fell.


    ¡°Zhang Youwei, you¡¯re already over forty years old this year. You¡¯ve experienced great storms and waves, and you¡¯re an entrepreneur! How can you still believe in the fairy tales of immortal cultivation at this time? Can¡¯t you just let me accompany you in this last month of your life?¡±


    If Zhang Youwei hadn¡¯t started cultivating, he would have been touched by these words. Now, however, Zhang Youwei felt extremely upset.


    What do you mean by the last month? I¡¯m not dead yet!


    ¡°I¡¯m really not lying to you. I¡¯m really cultivating right now. That was because I hadn¡¯t circulated my energy. Wait for me to circulate my energy first!¡±


    After Zhang Youwei finished speaking, he didn¡¯t wait for his wife to reply and immediately began to cultivate the basics of spiritual energy circulation.


    Seeing her husband do a few strange movements and then sit down on the floor, Li Ru was already extremely disappointed. She found it hard to believe that this cowardly man in front of her, who could even believe in cultivating to survive and had no doubts about it, was actually the man she had loved for more than ten years.


    In her mind, the family head who had fought for his family and shouldered the burden of his family, the man who had gone through more than ten years of hardships with her, was completely dead.


    The person in front of her now was just a terminally ill patient who was delirious.


    At this moment, Li Ru was utterly disappointed, tears streaming down her face.


    She picked up her cell phone and dialed, ¡°Hello, police? My husband seems to have joined a cult. The address is¡­¡±


    Throughout the entire call, Zhang Youwei did not hear anything.


    After a few days of cultivation and Luo Xiu¡¯s guidance, he was basically able to focus on his cultivation.


    It was also because of this that, ten minutes later, he was brought to the police station.


    ¡°Why did you arrest me? I¡¯m not lying. I¡¯m really cultivating!¡±


    ¡°Honey, honey, you have to believe me!¡±


    ¡°Let go of me!¡±


    ¡°Mr. Zhang, if you have anything to say, you can say it at the police station first.¡±


    In front of impartial police officers, any excuse would be useless. In the end, Zhang Youwei was still brought to the police car and went to the police station.


    Zhang Yating looked at her father being taken away and asked her mother, Li Ru, with a face full of fear, ¡°Mom, why was dad taken away?¡±


    Li Ru¡¯s face was full of tears as she sobbed and said, ¡°Your father went astray and was deceived by the bad guys. The policemen wanted to save him.¡±


    Although the young daughter did not understand those things, when she heard that the policemen wanted to help her father, she could only purse her lips and nod. She was so strong that she did not let herself cry out loud.


    ¡­


    The next morning at six o¡¯clock, at Avenue Bookstore.


    Xu Pingqiu stood at the door alone for a long time. Her face was filled with confusion.


    He had clearly made an appointment with Old Zhang to come earlier today. Why hadn¡¯t he seen him yet?


    He had already called Zhang Youwei a few times, but Zhang Youwei¡¯s cell phone was switched off. No one picked up.


    Not long after, the door of Avenue Bookstore was opened.


    After Xu Pingqiu saw Luo Xiu, he greeted him and took the lead to enter the store, ¡°Good morning, sir.¡±


    Luo Xiu nodded slightly and then asked, ¡°Zhang Youwei didn¡¯t come today?¡±


    Xu Pingqiu hesitated for a moment and replied, ¡°I¡¯m not too sure either. Last night, Old Zhang and I had already planned to come earlier today. Maybe he overslept? Do you need me to go to his house to take a look?¡±


    Hearing this, Luo Xiu waved his hand, ¡°Forget it. Maybe he has something to do. Cultivation depends on one¡¯s own efforts. Others can¡¯t persuade him.¡±


    Hearing this, Xu Pingqiu could only nod and enter the shop to start cultivating.


    This time, Zhang Youwei was not here, so Luo Xiu also personally cultivated the basics of spiritual energy circulation.


    After all, Luo Xiu had used up a lot of his sea of consciousness yesterday in order to alchemize pills.


    Moreover, he also needed to fill the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman with spiritual energy as soon as possible.


    There were many things to do, and Luo Xiu did not have much energy to concern himself with Zhang Youwei¡¯s matters. If he was not willing to save himself, then forget it.


    A day passed.


    Xu Pingqiu had already bid farewell to Luo Xiu, but Zhang Youwei still did not come.


    He realized that something was not right. After all, the two of them had been old friends for more than twenty years. He knew Zhang Youwei too well.


    This guy knew what was important and what was not. Unless something happened to his wife and daughter, there was no way he would delay his cultivation for other reasons.


    Thinking of this, Xu Pingqiu set off on the road to Zhang Youwei¡¯s home.


    And when he arrived at Zhang Youwei¡¯s home, Xu Pingqiu froze on the spot.


    ¡°What did you say? Old Zhang was arrested by the police?¡±

 Chapter 17

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Li Ru explained everything to Xu Pingqiu. Xu Pingqiu immediately slapped his thigh in annoyance.


    Although he wanted to support Zhang Youwei by being a witness to immortal cultivation, he knew that Li Ru was agitated now. He couldn¡¯t tell her about immortal cultivation anymore. He might even be arrested himself.


    Frustrated, he could only speak from another perspective, ¡°Sister, even if Old Zhang was deceived, you shouldn¡¯t just call the police and arrest him. What matters between husband and wife can¡¯t be discussed properly?¡±


    Li Ru only had tears flowing down her cheeks when she heard that, ¡°I¡¯m a woman. How can I control him? Let the police handle it.¡±


    Xu Pingqiu thought for a moment and decided to scare Li Ru. He deliberately made the matter more serious, ¡°Do you know how serious it is to join a cult in our country? Aren¡¯t you afraid that Old Zhang will go to jail for doing this?¡±


    Li Ru was stunned when she heard the word ¡®jail¡¯. She had no idea that he would have to go to jail for being tricked into joining a cult. Wasn¡¯t Zhang Youwei a victim?


    The doctor had already said that Zhang Youwei only had one or two months left to live.


    If Zhang Youwei were to spend his last days in prison, Li Ru would probably feel guilty for the rest of her life.


    Xu Pingqiu saw that his words had frightened Li Ru, so he immediately took this opportunity to follow up, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s hurry to the police station. He¡¯ll be fine once we explain the matter clearly!¡±


    Li Ru was indeed frightened. She nodded repeatedly and followed Xu Pingqiu out of the door.


    The two of them soon arrived at the police station.


    However, just as they were about to ask the police for help, they realized that there was no one there.


    There was only a work notebook on the table.


    Xu Pingqiu picked up the notebook and took a look. The original document on the cover was ¡°Work Records of the Police Station in the Southern Suburbs of Luo City¡±


    However, the first few words were struck through by a ballpoint pen and amended into ¡°Xiao Wang¡¯s Work Records¡±


    There were also a few matchstick figures drawn on the side.


    Seeing this scene, Xu Pingqiu was very upset. How could this be the police station¡¯s work log?


    Opening it to take a look, the content on it was also very outrageous.


    June 6th, drizzle.


    From today onwards, I will officially become a member of the police station in the southern suburbs of Luo City. I must work hard and strive for the recognition of my senior, Big Brother Li!


    June 7th, drizzle.


    Is the job of a policeman so boring? Why is there not even a phone call?


    June 8th, cloudy.


    Today, I finally received a phone call. Someone actually joined a cult!


    Of course, I will not allow such a bad thing to happen in Luo City. I immediately went with Big Brother Li and caught the old leader of the cult.


    June 8th, sunny.


    Watching the master cultivate, the master is really amazing.


    This was the last page.


    There were four pages in total. Each page was very short, but it clearly described the work content and the change in the mentality of this new policeman, Xiao Wang.


    Li Ru came over and saw the content on this page. She was completely stunned.


    Watching the master cultivate? Could this master be her husband?


    A police officer watching her husband cultivate the practice of a cult?


    Was this something a police officer would do?


    Just as the two of them were stunned, cheers came from inside the police station.


    ¡°Wow, this is amazing!¡±


    ¡°Master, one more, one more!¡±


    Hearing this voice, the two of them looked at each other and couldn¡¯t help but walk into the corridor.


    After a few steps, the two of them arrived at the door of the detention room.


    They saw that there were transparent cubicles in the detention room one after another.


    Outside the cubicle, there were two policemen with excited expressions on their faces. One was middle-aged, and the other was a young man.


    Obviously, these two people were ¡°Xiao Wang¡± and ¡°Big Brother Li¡± from the southern suburbs police station.


    In that cubicle, other than a few burly men who had been locked up here to reflect on their drunken fights, Zhang Youwei was the most eye-catching.


    He circulated his spiritual energy and looked like an expert. In front of him was a brick that had been split into two. Clearly, he had performed splitting bricks for everyone just now.


    The entire detention room cheered, ¡°Master is really amazing!¡±


    ¡°Master is so strong. Can I learn from you?¡±


    Beside him, Xiao Wang even stood up excitedly and said, ¡°Master, I want to learn too. Please accept me as your disciple!¡±


    What Xiao Wang saw today really shocked his young mind.


    In his eyes, Zhang Youwei was a true legendary hero!


    If he had the ability to go out and fight for justice, punish evil and spread good, wouldn¡¯t it be much more exciting than being a policeman?


    However, when he heard their words, Zhang Youwei put his hands behind his back and said calmly, ¡°Immortal cultivation is all about having an immortal destiny. After seeing the one and a half moves that I casually showed you, you became so hot-headed that you wanted to cultivate immortality. If I can take you as my disciples in this way, doesn¡¯t that mean that cultivating immortality is like child¡¯s play?¡±


    When they heard this, they immediately looked disappointed.


    Xu Pingqiu, who was outside the door, finally couldn¡¯t help but walk in and said, ¡°Old Zhang, what are you doing?¡±


    Hearing Xu Pingqiu¡¯s words, Zhang Youwei immediately became embarrassed.


    So far, to Zhang Youwei¡¯s knowledge, the owner of the Avenue Bookstore, Luo Xiu, was definitely the most powerful immortal cultivator. There was no doubt about that.


    Besides Luo Xiu, the only other immortal cultivator that Zhang Youwei knew was Xu Pingqiu. Moreover, Xu Pingqiu¡¯s cultivation level was even higher than his.


    To put it bluntly, Zhang Youwei was the weakest immortal cultivator in this world.


    As the weakest one, it was fine for him to show off in front of ordinary people, but now he was actually caught by Xu Pingqiu. How could it not be awkward?


    Zhang Youwei coughed twice and pretended to be calm, ¡°Old Xu, why are you here?¡±


    Xu Pingqiu only felt that this place was extremely ridiculous.


    The police and the other guys who were arrested were here to watch Zhang Youwei¡¯s performance. Was there anything more ridiculous than this?


    He hurriedly waved his hand and said, ¡°What am I doing here? Of course, I¡¯m here to pick you up! Police officer, please let him out.¡±


    The originally cheerful atmosphere in the detention room changed a little after Xu Pingqiu said this.


    Old Li, the police officer, said with some difficulty, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t let him out for the time being.¡±


    ¡°Why?¡±Xu Pingqiu frowned. He and Zhang Youwei were well-known figures in Luo City. How could they not oblige him?


    Old Li hesitated for a moment as if he was considering his words. Then, he answered, ¡°Although Mr. Zhang Youwei is very powerful, he did admit that he is an immortal cultivator. So isn¡¯t it quite obvious that he has joined a cult? If that¡¯s the case, how can we let him go just like that?¡±


    When Xiao Wang heard this, he corrected him with dissatisfaction, ¡°It¡¯s not just a cult, it¡¯s an immortal cult!¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s call it an immortal cult. In any case, in our country, you can¡¯t just casually establish religious organizations.¡±


    Although Old Li had already regarded Zhang Youwei as a powerful master, rules were rules, and he did not dare to violate them casually.


    Xu Pingqiu snorted and said, ¡°It seems that I am still not influential enough to handle a small police officer like you. Let me call Chief Zhou of the Luo City Public Security Bureau right now to see if he is influential enough.¡±


    Hearing this, Old Li should have hesitated or even panicked for a moment. After all, the Chief of the Public Security Bureau was not a small official, and a small police officer like him could not afford to offend him.


    However, Old Li said rather awkwardly, ¡°Mr. Xu, you don¡¯t have to invite Director Zhou. Our captain has personally gone to the Luo City Public Security Bureau to look for Chief Zhou. Looking at the time, they should be here anytime now.¡±


    Li Ru, who was standing at the side, had been listening in bewilderment ever since she arrived here.


    How could the police officers of this police station be so unreliable?


    Her husband had joined a cult. Not only did the two policemen not help to educate him, but they actually clapped and cheered.


    However, when she heard that the chief of the Public Security Bureau was coming, she immediately felt relieved.


    Perhaps the chief of the Public Security Bureau could take this more seriously.


    After more than ten minutes, Li Ru¡¯s mentality changed dramatically again.

 Chapter 18

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Soon, the chief of the Luo City Public Security Bureau, Zhou Guowei, arrived at the Southern Suburbs Police Station.


    He was accompanied by the captain of the Southern Suburbs Police Station, Ma Daqiang. The two of them walked along the corridor with solemn expressions on their faces.


    From afar, Li Ru, who was at the end of the corridor, saw the two of them and immediately went up to them.


    ¡°You must be Chief Zhou. Please help my husband, he¡­¡±


    Before Li Ru could finish, Chief Zhou immediately raised his hand, ¡°Are You Mr. Zhang¡¯s wife?¡±


    Li Ru saw that he knew her and nodded repeatedly. She thought to herself. It seems that Chief Zhou also knows Zhang Youwei and me.


    After all, Zhang Youwei was an outstanding entrepreneur in Luo City, so it was not strange that Chief Zhou knew him. With this, perhaps Chief Zhou could educate his husband and release him.


    Who knew that Zhou Guowei¡¯s next sentence would be, ¡°Madam, please help me!¡±


    Hearing this, Li Ru was stunned.


    Did you get it wrong? Aren¡¯t you supposed to be helping me?


    Before Li Ru could react, Chief Zhou complimented her warmly, ¡°Madam, your husband is really something else!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already heard about your husband, Mr. Zhang Youwei. He¡¯s amazing.¡±


    These words wouldn¡¯t be a problem to hear at any time. However, now that Zhang Youwei had been detained, it sounded like sarcasm.


    Li Ru¡¯s expression turned ugly. Her husband, Zhang Youwei, was an entrepreneur worth billions. Even if he made a mistake, there was no need to insult him like this, right?


    Be that as it may, she endured it and did not get angry. She had no choice but to lower her ego. Whether Zhang Youwei could be released or not depended on Chief Zhou¡¯s decision.


    Although this was only Li Ru¡¯s one-sided guess, she still swallowed her anger and said, ¡°Chief Zhou, don¡¯t joke around. Although my husband accidentally joined a cult, I think he¡¯s also a victim. If possible, can you please educate him and reprimand him a little? Then let him go. Just take it as helping us husband and wife, okay?¡±


    When Li Ru said this, Chief Zhou¡¯s expression became very strange.


    Before he came, he had already heard Captain Ma, Ma Daqiang, talk about Zhang Youwei.


    With his spiritual energy, he could split a brick with one palm and could even make a dent on iron tools with his body. This was not something an ordinary person could do.


    Ma Daqiang also mentioned the word immortal cultivation.


    Chief Zhou did not completely believe it. However, he knew that even if it was not immortal cultivation, it was definitely a very powerful martial art or Qigong.


    How could this be related to a cult?


    He hesitated for a moment and coughed twice, ¡°Madam, a-are you not very familiar with your husband¡¯s, umm, physical condition?¡±


    Chief Zhou meant that Li Ru might not have seen her husband perform that kind of martial art, so she thought that her husband had joined a cult.


    When Li Ru heard this, she completely misinterpreted it. She thought that Chief Zhou was talking about his cancer!


    ¡°Well, I only just found out about my husband¡¯s health condition, so I immediately came back from abroad. We haven¡¯t told our child about this yet. I¡¯m afraid that she won¡¯t be able to accept it.¡±


    Chief Zhou was stunned again when he heard this.


    From Ma Daqiang¡¯s description, Zhang Youwei was definitely a martial artist who had practiced for decades. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have such strength.


    However, Li Ru said that she only found out about it recently.


    Moreover, what was so wrong with him being a martial arts expert or a Qigong master? Why was Li Ru afraid that her child wouldn¡¯t be able to accept it?


    Could it be that their family was the kind that advocated culture but looked down on martial arts? If that were the case, everything would make sense.


    Thinking of this, Chief Zhou immediately had an idea. If he could persuade Li Ru to understand Zhang Youwei, wouldn¡¯t he be doing Zhang Youwei a huge favor?


    At that time, wouldn¡¯t it be easier to persuade Zhang Youwei to be his master and teach him?


    That¡¯s right, the reason why Chief Zhou rushed over was to learn from Zhang Youwei!


    All of a sudden, the two of them had this misunderstanding, and the whole conversation became stranger and stranger, ¡°Madam, I think Mr. Zhang is doing quite well now. You should understand him more.¡±


    What he meant was, what¡¯s wrong with people who practice martial arts to strengthen their bodies?


    ¡°Ah? How is it good?¡±


    What she meant was, how could cancer be considered a good thing?


    ¡°Of course it¡¯s good. Most people in the world can¡¯t come into contact with this kind of thing. Even if they can, it¡¯s very, very difficult for them to reach Mr. Zhang¡¯s level.¡±


    What he meant was that your husband is a martial arts master. Isn¡¯t that awesome enough?


    ¡°That¡¯s true, but¡­ We can¡¯t just let him continue like this, right? Even if I can accept this, the child might not be able to accept it.¡±


    What she meant was, indeed, not everyone in the world will get cancer. People like Zhang Youwei, who only had a month left to live, were even rarer, but the child might not be able to accept this.


    ¡°I feel that as a parent, it is better to communicate with the child more. The child will understand one day. How about this, if you don¡¯t mind, I am willing to do it together with Mr. Zhang. This way, the child might be able to understand it.¡±


    The more Li Ru listened, the more she felt that something was wrong. This Chief Zhou wanted to get cancer just like her husband?


    Was it something that could be obtained just by thinking about it?

 Chapter 19

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Although Li Ru was all kinds of confused, Chief Zhou did not continue.


    He took a step forward and said, ¡°We¡¯ll discuss the child¡¯s matter next. Let¡¯s go and see Mr. Zhang Youwei first.¡±


    Hearing this, Li Ru could only nod her head and then follow Ma Daqiang and Zhou Guowei into the detention room.


    In the detention room, everyone else was still in a state of excitement, while Xu Pingqiu seemed to be saying something to Zhang Youwei.


    Seeing the three people walk in, the two police officers, Old Li and Xiao Wang, immediately stood up and saluted, ¡°Hello, Chief Zhou. Hello, Captain Ma.¡±


    Zhou Guowei nodded slightly and asked, ¡°This Mr. Zhang Youwei, was he detained by you?¡±


    Old Li and Xiao Wang looked at each other, and then Old Li was the first to speak, ¡°Mr. Zhang Youwei¡¯s case was indeed handled by Xiao Wang and me. However, the person who called the police was Zhang Youwei¡¯s wife, Ms. Li Ru.¡±


    Hearing this, Chief Zhou was slightly stunned. He turned around and looked at Li Ru in disbelief. That expression was clearly saying, this is your husband, and you actually called the police to arrest him?


    Li Ru also revealed an embarrassed expression and explained, ¡°My husband has gone astray. I hope that the police officers can educate him so that he won¡¯t repeat his mistakes again.¡±


    For a moment, the entire detention center descended into a deadly silence.


    At this time, it was still Ma Daqiang who took the lead to cough, breaking the awkward atmosphere, ¡°Chief Zhou, what do you think about this case? How should we handle it?¡±


    In this room, the only person who could speak effectively was Zhou Guowei.


    Zhou Guowei coughed and said, ¡°About that¡­ You guys bring Mr. Zhang Youwei out first. I¡¯ll personally go to the interrogation room to talk to him.¡±


    After saying that, he turned around and walked toward the interrogation room.


    Since Chief Zhou had spoken, the others naturally did not dare to be negligent. Old Li immediately opened the door of the cubicle and brought Zhang Youwei to the interrogation room.


    After that, he returned to the police station with Xiao Wang to work in the report room.


    Since the Chief was already here, there was definitely no need for them to get involved in the rest of the matters.


    In the interrogation room, Zhang Youwei sat alone at the side. Chief Zhou and Captain Ma sat opposite Zhang Youwei.


    As for Xu Pingqiu, he sat at the side as an observer.


    After all, he had a good relationship with Zhou Guowei. In addition, he was also a good friend of Zhang Youwei, so he had a certain understanding of the case. It was not a big deal for him to sit in and listen.


    As for Li Ru, she stayed outside alone and waited anxiously.


    Now, she really regretted it. Zhang Youwei only had one month left to live, and she had actually sent him to the police station. Perhaps she had overreacted.


    Now, she only hoped that Zhou Guowei could give Zhang Youwei a lenient punishment, and it would be best if he could be released immediately.


    ¡­


    In the interrogation room.


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s aura as a martial arts expert had weakened a lot. After all, Xu Pingqiu was sitting beside him. He was really too embarrassed to continue putting on an act.


    Just when Zhang Youwei didn¡¯t know what to speak, Chief Zhou took the lead and said with sparkling eyes, ¡°Mr. Zhang, I must apologize for this. This is all a misunderstanding¡­¡±


    ¡°Ah?¡± Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned.


    Why was Chief Zhou so polite?


    Without waiting for Zhang Youwei to ask, Chief Zhou said with an embarrassed smile, ¡°It¡¯s like this. I think that although immortal cultivation might be too unbelievable, but what Mr. Zhang is practicing might be some Qigong-type cultivation techniques. In our country, of course, religious organizations are not allowed to be established and joined at will. However, there is absolutely no problem with Qigong. It is to strengthen the body, after all! Don¡¯t you think so?¡±


    After Chief Zhou said this, he looked at Zhang Youwei with a meaningful smile.


    Zhang Youwei immediately understood. It seemed that Chief Zhou was on his side! As long as he described immortal cultivation as Qigong, everything would be fine.


    After understanding the current situation, Zhang Youwei immediately nodded excitedly, ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Look, I was too excited just now that I said the wrong thing. It¡¯s Qigong! It¡¯s not immortal cultivation!¡±


    All of a sudden, the atmosphere in the interrogation room immediately became harmonious.


    Chief Zhou said cheerfully,


    ¡°Since it¡¯s Qigong, there¡¯s naturally no problem. Old Ma, could you record a new statement for Mr. Zhang in a while? You must clear up the misunderstanding and clear Mr. Zhang¡¯s name.¡±


    Captain Ma Daqiang nodded repeatedly and replied, ¡°Sure, sure¡­¡±


    Then, Zhou Guowei coughed dryly and changed the topic, finally getting to his point, ¡°However¡­ Of course, I have to confirm this with my own eyes. After all, seeing is believing. I wonder if Mr. Zhang can show me what you¡¯ve learned in person?¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei was slightly stunned. Looking at the expression on Zhou Guowei¡¯s face, he completely understood.


    This bastard probably wants to learn immortal cultivation from me!


    All of a sudden, Zhang Youwei was in a dilemma.


    Although it did not sound like a big deal, what if Mr. Luo Xiu would not agree?

 Chapter 20 - Meeting the Teacher

    Chapter 20 Meeting the Teacher


    ¡°What? Is there a problem, Mr. Zhang?¡± Zhou Guowei¡¯s face also became awkward.


    Because he could clearly see that Zhang Youwei seemed to be a little hesitant. He could even see that Zhang Youwei was going to reject him.


    Thinking of this, Zhou Guowei smiled and said, ¡°Mr. Zhang, you should also know about our country¡¯s policies. A religious organization is something that cannot be messed with. But if you are practicing Qigong, then everything will be fine. In order to protect your innocence, you have to make me believe in this matter, right? What do you think?¡±


    Zhou Guowei¡¯s words sounded very polite.


    However, in Zhang Youwei¡¯s ears, it sounded a little threatening. Do I have to prove myself to him in order to prove my innocence?


    Does that mean that if I don¡¯t want him to learn it, then what I¡¯m practicing isn¡¯t Qigong, but a cult?


    Of course, Zhang Youwei knew the seriousness of this matter.


    However, after weighing the pros and cons, he decided that how Luo Xiu might feel about this was more important.


    After all, if such a powerful ¡°Immortal¡± got angry, the consequences weren¡¯t something that he could bear.


    Since Luo Xiu could cure his cancer, he naturally had 10,000 ways to make himself experience the pain again.


    After thinking for a while, Zhang Youwei gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, Chief Zhou.


    ¡°If you want to see my ¡®Qigong¡¯, I¡¯m very willing to show it to you. After all, it¡¯s not anything shameful. Captain Ma has already seen it once. However, if you want to deeply understand or even learn my cultivation method, then I can¡¯t simply agree to it!¡±


    After saying this, Zhang Youwei closed his eyes and sat calmly in the distance, as if he didn¡¯t intend to speak anymore.


    Hearing these words, Zhou Guowei¡¯s expression also became grim.


    This Zhang Youwei would actually rather bear the crime of supporting the cult than teach him?


    Was this so-called immortal cultivation method so precious?


    At the thought of this, Zhou Guowei¡¯s face turned dark, ¡°You should know that in our country, the law is of utmost importance! Do you really want to test it?¡±.


    Zhang Youwei sneered and said, ¡°By all means!¡±


    Xu Pingqiu¡¯s face also turned dark. On one hand, he was also very upset with Zhou Guowei¡¯s actions. But on the other hand, what made him even more upset was Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude.


    Even if he wanted to refuse, he did not have to say it so harshly, especially now that he needed a favor from Chief Zhou. How could Old Zhang not understand the basic principle of human interaction?


    After so many years in business, was it all for nothing?


    At this time, he had no choice but to come out and smooth things over, ¡°Old Zhang, I know that this matter is a bit difficult for you. But, Chief Zhou just wants to learn. If you can¡¯t make the decision, why don¡¯t you ask the person who taught you?¡±


    When Chief Zhou heard this, he smiled and nodded.


    Zhang Youwei also immediately understood the meaning behind Xu Pingqiu¡¯s words. Since he was worried that Luo Xiu would be unhappy, he might as well ask Luo Xiu directly.


    What if Luo Xiu was willing to teach him? Thinking of this, Zhang Youwei hesitated for a moment before finally nodding his head, ¡°If the Master is willing to teach you, then I naturally have no objections.¡±


    Chief Zhou was overjoyed when he heard this.


    One had to know that before he came, he had heard Ma Daqiang talk about how magical this Zhang Youwei¡¯s immortal cultivation technique was.


    After meditating on the spot for a while, he could stand up and split the bricks with one palm. He could even crush a stainless steel teacup.


    If Zhang Youwei had a fit and strong physique, it would have been fine. However, it did not seem to be purely physical strength, considering that Zhang Youwei was even a little bit overweight.


    This was definitely not something that an ordinary person could do!


    Some people would pursue profits, some would pursue fame, and some would pursue power.


    In the end, they only wished that they could be stronger than others.


    If there was such a pure and powerful way to learn, who wouldn¡¯t be tempted?


    ¡°Then please, Mr. Zhang, bring us to meet the person you are talking about¡­¡± ¡°The Master.¡±

 Chapter 21 - The Guest Outside the Door

    Chapter 21 The Guest Outside the Door


    At the Avenue Bookstore.


    Luo Xiu was wearing his usual black robe. He was sitting quietly on the floor and was transmitting his spiritual power to the small box in front of him.


    What was in this small box was naturally the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    Previously, Luo Xiu had asked Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu to transmit their spiritual power to the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    Although their cultivation was not deep enough and the transmission was slow, it was still helpful to them and the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    Now, Luo Xiu had to do it himself.


    At the same time, Luo Xiu, who was wearing a white robe behind the counter, put down the book in his hand and frowned slightly, ¡°Something is wrong.¡±


    The black-robed Luo Xiu did not open his eyes but answered calmly, ¡°I know. Qi Mountain¡¯s demonic energy has become even denser. The speed of the mutation is abnormal.¡±


    Luo Xiu¡¯s tone did not have the slightest emotion. He was clearly talking about something significant, but when he spoke, it was as if he was talking about daily life.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s brows furrowed even more tightly, ¡°What do you plan to do?¡±


    ¡°I am going to do what I should do.¡±


    Luo Xiu did not have the slightest intention of getting up. Instead, he continued to channel his spiritual energy into the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    ¡°If I don¡¯t replenish the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman¡¯s spiritual energy to its limit when I use the five Thunder Fiend Amulet, it will draw out the spiritual energy of this world. If that happens, my plan will completely collapse. So, I can¡¯t panic at this time. Once I panic, I¡¯ll lose.¡±


    The white-robed Luo Xiu was silent for a moment and didn¡¯t say anything. He knew that Luo Xiu was right.


    Or rather, he was just a clone of Luo Xiu. Therefore, his thoughts were exactly the same as Luo Xiu¡¯s.


    The only difference was that he was just a clone and had no strength.


    Even if they had the same personality and the same way of thinking, there was a big difference between having strength and not having strength.


    Those with strength would be certain and have confidence. Those without strength would be worried.


    ¡°Then, are we just going to do nothing?¡±


    ¡°Am I not replenishing spiritual energy for the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman?¡± Luo Xiu said matter-of-factly.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu was stunned for a moment before he shut his mouth again. He knew that this was the only thing they could do at the moment.


    Just as the white-robed Luo Xiu was sitting in his seat, Luo Xiu suddenly said, ¡°There¡¯s a guest at the door. Could you please get the door?¡±


    The white-robed Luo Xiu was slightly stunned. Avenue Bookstore was not open at the moment. How could there be a guest outside?


    He hesitated for a moment and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you worried that the customer will be scared once he sees me?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡±


    The white-robed Luo Xiu stood up silently and walked toward the main door.


    When he passed by the main door, he glanced at Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu was still the same as before. His eyes were closed, and he was transmitting his spiritual energy to the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    It was as if he didn¡¯t care about anything else in the world, but he also seemed to know everything else in this world.


    For the first time, the white-robed Luo Xiu seemed to realize that there was an insurmountable gap between the clone and the main body.


    When he arrived at the door and opened the shutter door, the white-robed Luo Xiu was slightly stunned.


    The guest that Luo Xiu mentioned was actually a little girl.


    However, this little girl was not an ordinary little girl. Instead, she was a wandering soul.


    The so-called wandering soul was a manifestation of the soul¡¯s will that remained in the human world after a human died for a particular reason and could not be reincarnated immediately.


    Most wandering souls looked the same as how they looked before they died.


    This little girl was the same.


    Her head and body were covered in blood. Half of her face was gone, and the wounds were uneven. It looked like a wild beast had bitten her.


    Even the white-robed Luoxiu couldn¡¯t help but frown when he saw her. It was too pitiful!


    ¡°Little girl, are you here to look for someone?¡±


    There was a hint of fear on the little girl¡¯s face, as if she was afraid.


    After all, she had been living in a highly remote village since she was born. She had never been to a city. Especially, she had never come to the city to look for a stranger.


    She nodded and shook her head. Her face was filled with confusion.


    ¡°What¡­¡± The white-robed Luo Xiu was stunned. What did she mean by nodding and shaking her head?


    At this moment, Luo Xiu in the shop spoke, ¡°Let her come in first.¡±


    His voice was not loud, but it seemed to be able to penetrate people¡¯s hearts. The white-robed Luo Xiu and the little girl heard it clearly.


    At this moment, the little girl¡¯s face finally moved slightly. She slowly walked into the shop.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu did not stop her. He just followed her into the shop.


    He wanted to know what had happened. Why would this little girl¡¯s wandering soul come to the avenue bookstore, and why would she be slightly moved when she heard Luo Xiu¡¯s voice?


    When she spoke to her, there was only confusion on her face.


    Wasn¡¯t he the same person as Luo Xiu?


    When the little girl came before Luo Xiu, Luo Xiu opened his eyes. He did not put down his hands and continued to transmit his spiritual power into the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    When the little girl saw Luo Xiu, she opened her mouth, ¡°Father¡­ Mother¡­ All¡­ Dead¡­¡±


    Her tone was very calm, as if she was talking about something unrelated to herself.


    The wandering soul¡¯s cognition was usually weak, not to mention that this was just a little girl who didn¡¯t know anything about the world. She could only rely on her instincts to speak and do things.


    She came here because of her instincts, because she could feel that the spiritual energy here was abundant, and that the big brother she met the other day seemed to be here.


    Behind her, the white-robed Luo Xiu, who followed the little girl in, trembled slightly. He quickly walked over and asked with a frown, ¡°Was it done by a demon?¡±


    The little girl looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu with a puzzled face and did not answer. She did not know what a demon was.


    Luo Xiu looked at the little girl calmly and said softly, ¡°Are you¡­ in pain?¡±


    At this moment, the little girl was slightly stunned again. Then, pain and sorrow began to show on her face. It was as if the softest piece of flesh in the depths of her heart had been touched.


    A tear finally appeared in the corner of her eye.


    ¡°It hurts¡­¡±

 Chapter 22 - Knowledge Never Equates to Truth

    Chapter 22 Knowledge Never Equates to Truth


    Upon seeing this, the white-robed Luo Xiu was completely shocked because it completely subverted the white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s understanding


    Why?


    When this little girl mentioned that her family members were all dead, she was so calm and indifferent.


    However, when Luo Xiu asked if she was in pain, it brought out the most profound emotions in her heart. Could it be that humans don¡¯t have feelings?


    Luo Xiu seemed to see through the doubts in the white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s heart.


    He looked up at his clone and said, ¡°What kind of existence do you think she is now?¡±


    The white-robed Luo Xiu did not understand the meaning of this sentence, so he could only answer according to his own understanding, ¡°She is a wandering soul.¡±


    Luo Xiu nodded and continued to ask, ¡°Then, what do you think a wandering soul is?¡±


    His tone was still calm. The white-robed Luo Xiu was slightly displeased.


    Although he was only a clone, other than his strength, he and Luo Xiu were the same person. What was the point of asking something that he already knew?


    In any case, he still answered, ¡°A wandering soul is the embodiment of the human soul¡¯s will left behind after the abnormal death of a human.¡±


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    .


    After hearing this, Luo Xiu nodded.


    And the white-robed Luo Xiu frowned after seeing the reaction of his main body, ¡°So?¡±


    ¡°So?¡± Luo Xiu finally put down his hands and gently picked up the small box.


    The Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman in the box was finally filled with spiritual energy. He could make his move


    now!


    After picking up the box, Luo Xiu gently held the little girl¡¯s hand that was covered in blood and slowly walked out of the door, ¡°Since wandering souls are the embodiment of the soul¡¯s will, they should only retain their greatest feelings before they die. Some people will be resentful before they die. Some people will be angry before they die, and some people will be relieved before they die. She is just a little girl.¡±


    At this point, Luo Xiu stopped and looked at the little girl beside him, who was crying silently with a confused look on her face.


    Then, he turned around and looked at his clone behind him, ¡°She is just a child. How many thoughts can she have before she dies? She only has fear, helplessness, and panic. All these emotions were reduced to pain at the last moment of her death. Pain is her greatest feeling right now. Pain is her greatest restraint right now. Pain is the only knot in her heart that remains in the human world.¡±


    ¡°You are indeed me. You know everything that I know. Therefore, when I ask a question, you can answer it. However, you are not me. You are relying on my experience, my knowledge, and my experience to make an answer. However, I tear apart all appearances and see the essence within them. I use the most intuitive understanding to feel this world and this wandering soul.¡±


    After saying that, he turned around again and walked out the door. The white-robed Luoxiu was stunned at first.


    Tearing apart all appearances to see the essence within them?


    Using the most intuitive understanding to feel this world, to feel this wandering soul?


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you saying that you and I¡­ Everything I¡¯ve learned in this life is unreliable?¡±


    Luo Xiu stopped again, but this time, he didn¡¯t look back, ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s what I meant.¡±


    As Luo Xiu spoke, he slowly pushed open the door of Avenue Bookstore.


    ¡°Knowledge is always the best way to deceive the ignorant. Knowledge can only be a way to expand one¡¯s way of thinking, but it can never be a fixed path to the only truth. If that¡¯s the case, you will get further and further away from the truth until it is out of reach.¡±


    The door closed gently, leaving the white-robed Luoxiu alone in the avenue bookstore.


    He stood there in a daze, his face full of shock. He repeatedly thought about the words that came out of his mouth, but he could not understand them for a moment.


    After an unknown amount of time, he finally understood.


    People without strength could only follow other people¡¯s definitions and believe in other people¡¯s definitions, but people with strength could use their own understanding to define everything This is because they were the authority!


    ause


    Although he was the same as Luo Xiu, he did not have Luo Xiu¡¯s strength. He could only firmly believe in what Luo Xiu had learned and comprehended in his life.


    On the other hand, although Luo Xiu was the same as him, he had the strength. He had the right to overturn everything, even to himself. That was the greatest difference between them.


    At the edge of Luo City, at a small bus stop.


    Luo Xiu and the little girl sat in their seats, silently waiting for the bus. The little girl lowered her head, her hands gently rubbing her skirt.


    At this moment, she was not nervous but a little shy, but more than that, she felt at ease. There was no confusion, no panic, no fear. It was as if the pain had faded away.


    This was only because Luo Xiu was by her side. The aura he emitted made people feel secure, warm, and powerful.


    Although this aura was vague, it was effective for the little girl.


    Not far away, a car was driving at a breakneck speed. The sound of the wheels on the road attracted the little girl¡¯s attention.


    The little girl looked up, but the car did not stop in front of the two of them. It just whizzed past.


    It was a fire truck that seemed to be in a hurry. It seemed that there was a fire somewhere on the road. The little girl glanced at Luo Xiu when she saw that the car had not stopped.


    Luo Xiu calmly stretched out his hand and rubbed the remaining half of the little girl¡¯s head, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a little longer. There¡¯s no rush.¡±


    The little girl nodded obediently, then continued to lower her head and timidly rub her skirt.


    On the other hand, Luo Xiu slowly raised his head and looked into the distance.


    The sky in the distance was unusually red. It was as if a divine fire had descended, roasting the sky and earth. Even the people here seemed to feel a trace of heat.


    Obviously, that was where the fire had occurred.


    Qi Mountain!

 Chapter 23 - A Bus Full of Souls

    Chapter 23 A Bus Full of Souls


    Not long after, a vehicle stopped. This time, it was a bus. It was a bus that would pass by Qi Mountain.


    The bus slowly stopped in front of the bus stop. The driver glanced at Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu nodded slightly, stood up, and got on the bus.


    The little girl followed behind shyly.


    ¡°Two yuan for each person, thank you.¡± The bus driver who was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat spoke mechanically.


    Luo Xiu nodded slightly, took out four coins from his pocket, and put them into the change box. The bus driver heard the sounds of four coins dropping into the change box, turned his head in confusion, and looked behind Luo Xiu.


    There was no one else.


    People without spiritual power naturally couldn¡¯t see the wandering souls.


    After paying, Luo Xiu slowly walked to the back of the bus and found a seat to sit down.


    The driver muttered, ¡°What a weirdo.¡± Then, he started the engine and drove forward.


    On the way, at every stop, Luo Xiu would walk to the front and say to the driver, ¡°Please stop.¡±


    Then, he would put a few coins into the change box.


    Sometimes it was two coins. Sometimes it was four coins. One time, Luo Xiu even put ten coins into the box at once.


    However, each time, no one got into the car. The driver would only stop for a moment. Then, Luo Xiu would remind him to start the bus.


    This was extremely strange to the driver. He felt that Luo Xiu was mentally ill! The way he looked at Luo Xiu also became vigilant.


    After all, any average person would be more or less afraid of mentally abnormal people. Who knew what dangerous things they would do next?


    At the same time, he did not dare to provoke Luo Xiu. He could only try to cooperate with him. It was better this way to avoid trouble.


    However, he did not know that the bus was almost full. Almost every seat was filled with a bloody person.


    Some people lost an arm. Some people lost a leg. Some people lost half of their bodies. Some people had their internal organs emptied.


    These were the villagers from the village at the foot of Qi Mountain. They had all died at the mouth of that demon.


    They arrived at another bus stop. The driver slowly stopped the bus in front of the platform. Then, he subconsciously looked at Luo Xiu through the rearview mirror. However, Luo Xiu did not move this time. He just sat calmly in his seat.


    The door opened, and a man and a woman got on the bus while chatting and laughing.


    They each carried backpacks, tripods, and other photography equipment in their hands. Obviously, they were photographers.


    Luo Xiu did not intend to have any interaction with them. When they arrived at their destination, they would just get off the car.


    However, the girl¡¯s following sentence caught Luo Xiu¡¯s attention, ¡°Ah Qiang, I heard that there was a mountain fire at Qi Mountain. It seems that the high temperature caused the fire to combust spontaneously. This time, we will definitely be able to get some good photos!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Besides the scenery, we can also take photographs of people.¡±


    ¡°I heard that there are already many fire trucks driving over. If we can film the scene of the firemen putting out the fire, we can also add a few close-ups of the characters.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ll definitely pass this graduation project!¡±


    ¡°If the theme can be sublimated, we might even win an award! Lili, we might even be able to make a small fortune!¡±


    Hearing this, Luo Xiu, who was sitting not far away, turned his head and looked at the two of them.


    From their words, Luo Xiu could tell that they wanted to go to Qi Mountain to take photos and even seek to profit from the tragedy at Qi Mountain.


    Luo Xiu would not concern himself with this. Everyone had their way of living. The fire on Qi Mountain was caused by the demons, not them, so there was no need to blame them. It was only their own business if they wanted to make money from the disaster.


    However, were these two going to Qi Mountain? It was not as simple as a fire. If things went wrong, everyone near Qi Mountain would die!


    ¡°Are you going to Qi Mountain?¡± After some thought, Luo Xiu spoke.


    When the man and woman heard Luo Xiu¡¯s words, they shut their mouths at the same time and looked at Luo Xiu.


    Then, the boy named Ah Qiang frowned and said impatiently, ¡°What does it have to do with you?¡±


    The girl named Lili also showed a disgusted expression. She looked Luo Xiu up and down and then said, ¡°Is this guy crazy? What does it have to do with him?¡±.


    ¡°He¡¯s wearing a set of rustic clothes. Does he think he¡¯s handsome?¡±?


    ¡°What era is it, bumpkin?¡±


    When the man and woman spoke rudely to Luo Xiu, everyone in the car turned to look at them.


    Their faces were deathly pale. They didn¡¯t have the complexion that an average person should have.


    Their gazes were empty. It was as if they were corpses that walked between heaven and earth on instinct alone.


    They were all wandering souls.


    Logically speaking, they shouldn¡¯t have too much of a reaction to their surroundings.


    However, they instinctively looked at Ah Qiang and Lili. They instinctively felt disgusted.


    Among them was a wandering soul that looked like a middle-aged man. He slowly stood up and panted heavily.


    He seemed to be mumbling something, ¡°Bad guy¡­ Bad guy¡­¡±


    Then, he left his seat and stared at Ah Qiang, and was about to walk over. However, Ah Qiang and Lili didn¡¯t know anything about this.


    At this moment, Luo Xiu finally frowned slightly, ¡°Stand down.¡±


    The wandering soul was slightly stunned and seemed to have woken up but also seemed to be relying on his instincts to move. He turned around and returned to his seat, still muttering, ¡°Stand down¡­ Stand down¡­¡±


    Qiang and Lili were also clueless about this. Qiang suddenly stood up and glared at Luo Xiu furiously, ¡°What did you say just now? What do you mean? Are you looking for trouble?¡±


    There was a hint of threat in his words.


    Apparently, he had taken what Luo Xiu had said to the wandering soul as something meant for him.

 Chapter 24 - You Cant Persuade Someone With a Death Wish

    Chapter 24 You Can¡¯t Persuade Someone With a Death Wish


    On the bus that was carrying the souls of the dead, the gloomy negative energy was extremely dense.


    Ah Qiang was slightly affected by this atmosphere. Usually, he might have just cursed a little. He definitely would not take any follow-up actions. However, now he unexpectedly walked to Luo Xiu¡¯s side.


    When the bus driver saw this, he did not dare to say a word.


    That boy, Ah Qiang, seemed to be about 20 years old. Such a young man was full of vigor and was willing to fight. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend him, especially when a girl was next to him.


    The slightest misstep could trigger them to do anything. It could even lead to murder!


    Ah Qiang stared at Luo Xiu. Lili was watching everything from her seat. If he chickened out now, he might not be able to sleep with her tonight. On the contrary, if he could show her masculine charm and courage now, Lili would surely worship him! With this thought, Ah Qiang¡¯s attitude immediately became more aggressive, ¡°I¡¯m asking you a f*cking question. Are you deaf or mute?¡±


    no


    Luo Xiu looked at the twenty-year-old boy in front of him and said calmly, ¡°I say, you¡¯d better get out of the car and turn back. You¡¯d better not get involved in this mess.¡±


    After saying that, he looked at the window and ignored Ah Qiang. This was the only thing he could do and was also the only thing he was willing to do.


    If some people wanted to die, why would he be obliged to save them? There was no need for that, and it was not worth it. He would only save those worth saving, and he would only save those he was willing to save.


    As for the rest, just a reminder was enough.


    However, it was indeed hard to persuade those with a death wish.


    Hearing Luo Xiu¡¯s words, Ah Qiang grabbed Luo Xiu¡¯s collar, ¡°How dare you f*cking show off in front of me? Where do you want me to go? Do you believe that I¡¯ll f*cking kill you?¡±


    S aco


    The threat was accompanied by foul language as it came out of Ah Qiang¡¯s mouth. It seemed like he was trying to show off his strength.


    Lili seemed to have sensed that something was wrong. Those so-called masculine charms were just Ah Qiang¡¯s wishful thinking. She was not impressed.


    At least, there was no need to make a scene.


    ¡°Ah Qiang, forget it. One look, and you can tell that this person is not right in the head. Just ignore him. It¡¯s not worth it!¡±


    As she said this, Lili pulled Ah Qiang¡¯s arm and brought him back to his seat.


    Luo Xiu had no intention of making a move from the beginning. He did not even say anything.


    Ah Qiang felt extremely satisfied. As expected, this guy was a coward. He did not dare to say anything after just a few casual threats!


    Thinking of his ¡°heroic¡± appearance just now, Ah Qiang felt a wave of pride. He sat arrogantly on his seat with one foot up.


    As for Luo Xiu, he did not even look at Ah Qiang. If he wanted to die, he would just let him die. He had already said what he should have said. The rest was just their destiny.


    Soon, the bus stopped again. Unlike the previous quiet stops, this stop was lively, or rather¡­ It was chaotic.


    All kinds of people were shuttling in and out of the vicinity, busy with something.


    Some were holding microphones, some were carrying cameras, and some onlookers were hiding far away, using their mobile phones to record all of this.


    At the front, one after another, people wearing fire-fighting uniforms carried their equipment to Qi Mountain.


    On top of Qi Mountain, a vast mountain fire was taking place. The sky was bright red. If this was not caused by a disaster, it would be beautiful.


    Ah Qiang and Lili got off the bus excitedly with bags on their backs, as if the photos they took would make them famous. After the two of them got off the bus, Luo Xiu stood up and walked toward the door.


    This time, the bus driver took a careful look at Luo Xiu. He was wearing a long black robe and a pair of round-framed glasses with thin edges. Under his feet was a pair of old-fashioned black canvas shoes that young people would not wear.


    Although this outfit looked out of place, it gave Luo Xiu an elegant and easygoing temperament. It was a perfect combination without any disharmony.


    As the driver was slightly stunned, Luo Xiu came to his side and said softly, ¡°Wait a minute before driving away.¡±


    After saying that, he took out a hundred-dollar note and placed it in the change box.


    The driver was slightly stunned. Then, he immediately smiled and said, ¡°No problem. I can even wait for five minutes before driving.¡±


    ¡°One minute is enough.¡± After saying that, Luo Xiu got out of the car.


    Previously, when Luo Xiu asked the driver to wait, the driver would only think that he was a weirdo. The way he looked at Luo Xiu was filled with disdain, vigilance, and unfriendliness.


    That was because he did not receive any benefits. The coins that Luo Xiu put in the change box were for the bus company. It had nothing to do with him.


    However, his attitude was great this time because the 100 yuan note was his tip.


    Of course, he was pleased.


    Although he still thought Luo Xiu was a psychopath in his mind, his expression and tone were much more cordial.


    After Luo Xiu got out of the car, Ah Qiang and Lili naturally saw him too.


    The two started to mock and ridicule him, ¡°I thought you¡¯re all high and mighty. Didn¡¯t you come here to take advantage of the disaster too?¡±


    Luo Xiu ignored them. He just looked at the car door silently.


    This made the driver feel a little uncomfortable. He instinctively turned his face to the side and counted the time in his mind. He just wanted to wait for one minute and then drive as far away from this rich lunatic as possible.


    He did not know that Luo Xiu was not looking at him. Luo Xiu was looking at the wandering souls getting off the bus.


    Every wandering soul had a complicated or shocked expression when they got off the bus and saw the fire on Qi Mountain.


    The place that was mercilessly devoured by the raging fire was their home when they were alive.


    Now, it was all gone.

 Chapter 25 - Ten Thousand Years in the Making, The Great Plan Cannot Be Violated

    Chapter 25 Ten Thousand Years in the Making, The Great Plan Cannot Be Violated


    One after another, the wandering souls got off the bus and stood aside, looking at the fire on the top of the Qi Mountain not far away in shock and disbelief.


    They seemed out of place in this chaotic scene full of noises, commanding, laughing, exclaiming.


    The sounds emitted from these surroundings seemed to be separated by an invisible barrier. Around these wandering souls, there was only solemnity and sadness.


    After someone died, would there still be any meaning left in the existence of a home? Without a home, would there still be any meaning left in a person¡¯s life?


    Perhaps these wandering souls could not understand the relationship between the two. However, they vaguely felt that their hearts were distressed.


    When all the wandering souls had gotten out of the bus, one minute had passed. The driver did not say a word to Luo Xiu. He just closed the door silently and started the engine.


    The bus left the noisy platform just like that as if it had never been there before.


    After Ah Qiang and Lili mocked Luo Xiu a few more times, they found a place that was not too crowded and began to set up their equipment. They were ready to shoot this scene of hell on earth.


    Luo Xiu just stood there, calmly looking at these wandering souls. Many of them had only met him once. Some of them had not even seen him before.


    Luo Xiu didn¡¯t have much feelings for them, not even guilt, even though he could have saved these people.


    That¡¯s right.


    If Luo Xiu had not insisted on replenishing the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman with spiritual energy before he made his move, a little demon that had awakened early would not pose a problem for Luo Xiu at all.


    This demon would instantly turn into ashes with just some basic cultivation technique.


    However, if he had done this, the entire world would not be able to escape the fate of destruction. The spiritual energy in this world was extremely fragile, and its recovery was extremely slow. Even the slightest bit of spiritual energy wasted could affect the future great war against the demons.


    If that day really came, even if Luo Xiu used up all of his spiritual energy, he would not worry. Although he couldn¡¯t kill all the demons with the spiritual energy generated by his cultivation, there was more than enough for him to protect himself. No demons could get close to him.


    However, at that time, the whole world would be destroyed. No one¡¯s going to make it.


    In that case, what is the point of living in this world?


    No matter how strong a person was, he could not stand ten thousand years of loneliness.


    So, if there was even the slightest chance, Luo Xiu wanted to keep as many people alive as possible. All this for the sake of seeing a trace of smoke and fire in the world after a hundred years, a thousand years.


    Just for this, everything that Luo Xiu had done was worth it. This was a matter of life and death for the entire world.


    A small village would not let Luo Xiu waver in his plans, even though they were all living beings.


    However, Luo Xiu had no other choice.


    At this moment, beside Luo Xiu, the little girl with only half a face held onto Luo Xiu¡¯s hand timidly.


    He looked down at the little girl because she was grabbing onto him very hard.


    A wandering soul should not be able to do this, but this little girl did. There was a complicated yet direct expression on her face. There were panic, reluctance, fear, and worry on her face.


    In other words, the little girl is in a very bad mood, even though a wandering soul should not be in any mood at all.


    Luo Xiu looked at the little girl, his expression was still calm. After a moment, he gently pulled his hand away from the little girl¡¯s hand, squatted down, and looked at the little girl.


    The little girl blinked her big eye and looked at Luo Xiu, her expression returning to normal.


    It seemed that as long as she was in front of this big brother, everything would be fine.


    Looking at the innocent and cute little girl¡¯s wandering soul, Luo Xiu stretched out his hand and gently stroked the remaining half of her face. He said softly, ¡°If you want to hate me, then hate me. I was the one who gave up on you. I was the one who put you in harm¡¯s way.¡±


    The little girl revealed a trace of confusion as if she did not understand what Luo Xiu said.


    In her understanding, it was a monster that brought her pain. It was also the monster that killed her parents. What did it have to do with this big brother in front of her?


    She only knew that this big brother would make her feel at ease. How could she blame this big brother?


    The little girl revealed a sweet smile. It made Luo Xiu feel a little upset.


    The world was often so stupid. The person who could have saved her had given up on her, and she still had to smile at this person.


    There was only one reason for this. It was that she was not strong enough.


    No one could control the resurrection of the demons, and no one could change it.


    Perhaps this was just the cycle of reincarnation. If the peace lasted too long, it would surely decline and fall into chaos.


    However, protecting oneself was something that everyone could and should do. Thinking of this, Luo Xiu took a deep breath and slowly stood up.


    It was of utmost importance to popularize the knowledge of immortal cultivation! He had to let more people learn immortal cultivation techniques, learn how to protect themselves, and learn the ability to kill demons!


    Otherwise, the tragedy of Qi Mountain would happen again and again.


    ¡°Although I had given up on you, this time, please watch carefully how I make it up for my choices. Watch carefully. The mountain, the fire¡­¡±


    ¡°¡­and the monster.¡± At this moment, Luo Xiu¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of cruelty.


    He would probably be a little surprised if the white-robed Luo Xiu were here. This was because Luo Xiu had not shown his cruelty for a very, very long time.

 Chapter 26 - One Step Too Late

    26 What People Wanted to See


    ¡°Currently, the Qi Mountain fire has been burning for eight hours. The number of injured firefighters has reached 100, and the number of sacrificed firefighters has reached 25. Other than that, the nearby villagers and animals. have all been burned to ashes.¡±


    ¡°Now, let¡¯s hear from the environmental expert Professor Zhang.¡± In front of the camera, a female host with a solemn expression finished speaking and handed the microphone in her hand to the bald man beside her.


    The bald man took the microphone and immediately sighed. He said bitterly, ¡°This tragedy happened because people do not know how to protect the environment! Every one of us should reflect and think about why we failed to stop this. Every time, who pays for the mistakes that people make? Isn¡¯t it those brave warriors? Look at those sacrificed and injured firefighters. Our small mistakes, carelessness, and wishful thinking could cost lives.¡±


    Hearing these words, the female host was a little embarrassed and quickly led the topic, ¡°Professor Zhang, how long do you think it will take to extinguish this fire?¡±


    Hearing this, Professor Zhang calmed down a little. He adjusted his glasses and sighed, ¡°It is almost impossible to extinguish it in a short time. I estimate that at least 12 hours will be needed to extinguish this fire. After all, the area covered by the vegetation on Qi Mountain is too vast. A small spark could cause an uncontrollable situation. This is why it is extremely important for everyone to take precautions¡­¡±


    Professor Zhang began his long lecture again. The host could only helplessly signal the cameraman with her eyes that the camera could be turned off temporarily. There was no need to film this segment. It was a waste of battery.


    At this moment, the host realized that the cameraman seemed to be a little distracted and did not catch the host¡¯s eye contact at all.


    Frustrated, she could only quietly move out of the frame and gave the cameraman a little nudge, indicating that he should be more serious in his work, ¡°What are you in a daze


    for?¡±


    ¡°Look over there. Is there a person walking towards Qi Mountain?¡±


    Hearing this, Professor Zhang and the host were slightly stunned as they looked over.


    They saw a young man dressed in a long black robe shuttling through the crowd as he walked steadily towards Qi Mountain.


    Upon seeing this scene, Professor Zhang turned pale with fright, ¡°Quick, stop that young man. It¡¯s too dangerous!¡±


    The host¡¯s eyes lit up. This young man was obviously here to get some attention. After all, there were many people filming here. She had seen this kind of behavior many times.


    However, it was rare for someone to go this far just to seek attention. If she met such a person, she would naturally make use of him.


    Thinking of this, the host immediately signaled the cameraman to follow her and chased after Luo Xiu.


    At this moment, at the Luo City Hall, countless people were surrounding the entrance of the building and raising signs to protest.


    The contents of the signs were basically the


    same.


    ¡°The Qi Mountain fire could have been avoided!¡±


    ¡°What has the government done for the people?¡±


    ¡°Where did the taxpayers¡¯ money go!¡±


    The crowd was passionate, even though most of them felt that the Qi Mountain fire had nothing to do with them.


    A few figures walked out of the city hall. The crowd immediately surrounded them and shouted, ¡°Make Qi Mountain green again!¡±


    ¡°We request the city government to give us a satisfactory answer!¡±


    ¡°How long will this fire last?¡±


    ¡°Are you all useless?¡±


    In the face of these questions, the mayor of Luo City, Chen Guan, wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and shouted, ¡°Everyone, please calm down. Please calm down. Listen to me.¡±


    Seeing that the mayor, Chen Guan, was willing to make a statement, the crowd gradually quieted down.


    However, everyone had angry expressions on their faces, as if they wanted to swallow the mayor alive.


    Seeing that everyone had shut up, Chen Guan coughed and said, ¡°Citizens of Luo City, please listen to me. It¡¯s impossible for the government to not do anything. We are already taking emergency measures. Right now, the situation of the fire is grave. There is no time to delay the extinguishing of the fire.¡±


    ¡°The city government has decided to immediately adopt artificial rain measures to try to extinguish the fire in the shortest possible time. As for the ecological environment of Qi Mountain, we will definitely preserve as much as we can.¡±


    ¡°As for the damaged parts, the city government will allocate funds for the restoration after the event. We will strive to restore Qi Mountain to its former state.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, an egg was thrown out of nowhere and accurately smashed into Chen Guan¡¯s face. The egg white and egg yolk smelt on Chen Guan¡¯s face.


    ¡°It¡¯s all excuses! We want to see action!¡±


    ¡°Give Qi Mountain back to us!¡±


    ¡°How do you explain this fire!¡±


    ¡°The taxpayers¡¯ money has been wasted!¡±


    Obviously, no one listened to what Chen Guan said. They only wanted to use this excuse to vent their primal desires that were hidden deep in their hearts.


    It seemed that disobeying law and order for a short period was enough to make them happy.


    More eggs began to draw arcs in the air. Chen Guan left the scene under the escort of the people around him.


    However, the artificial rain measures had indeed been arranged.


    At the outskirts of Luo City, several special aircraft for artificial rain had taken off, bringing the artificial rain catalyst to the direction of Qi Mountain.


    It was just that no one really cared.

 Chapter 27 - That Means Were Living Together

    27 I¡¯m Going to Put Out This


    Fire


    At Qi Mountain, thick smoke billowed. As the fire increased in intensity, the chaos at the scene also increased proportionately.


    The onlookers, who had the mentality of watching the show, became increasingly noisy, ¡°Whoa, this fire is really big!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such a big fire in my life. It¡¯s worth it.¡±


    ¡°I reckon that at least a few dozen more people will have to die before it can be extinguished.¡±


    ¡°Sigh, I wonder what the hell the government is doing.¡±


    There were also social media influencers and content creators who were holding onto cameras, wanting to get closer to Qi Mountain and capture the scene more clearly to get more people¡¯s attention.


    After all, at times like this, whoever captured the more interesting footage would be able to get more traffic. Traffic was money!


    However, they were all blocked by the law enforcement officers.


    ¡°It¡¯s too dangerous ahead. You can¡¯t get any closer!¡± A firefighter in uniform, whose face was covered in dust, pulled up the police line and stopped the approaching crowd with a solemn expression.


    However, what he got in return were insults and mockery.


    ¡°This is the foot of the mountain. The fire is still far away. Is there a need to make such a fuss?¡±


    ¡°If you have the time to care about us, why don¡¯t you go and put out the fire? You¡¯re wasting your time here!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t the job of a fireman to put out the fire? What¡¯s the point of shouting at us here?¡±


    ¡°Do you know how much money I¡¯ll lose if you don¡¯t let me in to film? Your annual income can¡¯t even compare to this video of mine!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m responsible for my own life. Don¡¯t try to control me.¡±


    The ugliness of the social media personalities was exposed one after another.


    They didn¡¯t care at all about what caused the mountain fire. They also didn¡¯t care about how the mountain fire needed to be put out or how much it would cost.


    They only cared about how to take pictures that others couldn¡¯t, how to write a caption that was more eye-catching than others, and how to earn more traffic and gain more followers.


    As for why the person in front of them was covered in dust, what he had just experienced at Qi Mountain, they did not care at all.


    However, at this moment, a man dressed in a long black robe slowly walked over.


    Luo Xiu!


    Behind Luo Xiu was a female host, and behind her was a cameraman carrying a camera.


    ¡°Please, please wait!¡±


    At this moment, Luo Xiu¡¯s footsteps paused slightly, and he turned his head slightly. The female host was already out of breath after chasing him all the way.


    Luo Xiu¡¯s expression remained the same.


    When the female host arrived behind him, she finally opened her mouth to ask, ¡°Hey, what are you here for?¡±.


    It was very reasonable for her to ask this question. Although the surrounding was chaotic and there were too many people, it was clear what everyone was there for at a glance.


    Some people were carrying cameras, while others were holding drawing boards.


    Some people did not bring anything and were stretching their necks to look into the distance.


    These were the people who took videos, drew pictures, and joined in on the fun. Only Luo Xiu. At the foot of this extremely chaotic and diverse qi mountain, no one could tell who he was and what he was here for. This naturally aroused the curiosity of the female host.


    Luo Xiu did not answer the female host. He turned his head slightly, looked forward again, and continued walking.


    His footsteps were neither fast nor slow, and his eyes were incredibly calm.


    Everything he wore belonged to this world, but when they were put on his body, it was as if they did not belong to this world.


    It was so special, so otherworldly. Luo Xiu¡¯s appearance gradually attracted everyone¡¯s attention. For some reason, everyone couldn¡¯t help but look at him.


    An example would be the female host. The moment Luo Xiu turned his head, she was already stunned. His gaze was filled with certainty and confidence. It was also filled with the profundity of an elder. Even though the female host¡¯s life experience was not much, she could tell that it was not the gaze of an ordinary person!


    As Luo Xiu started walking forward again, she returned to her senses.


    When Luo Xiu approached the police line, he reached out to touch it. The firefighter noticed him.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± These words came from the front and the back at the same time.


    In front of him was the firefighter¡¯s warning tone. Behind him back was the surprised tone of the female host. Both sides asked at the same time.


    However, Luo Xiu did not stop. He said, ¡°I¡¯m going to put out the fire.¡±


    Luo Xiu pulled open the police line, bowed slightly, and crossed over. The firefighter was stunned.


    Go and put out the fire? Who was this person?


    The firefighter was well trained and experienced in dealing with this kind of scenario. This time, however, his body froze.


    He was unable to go forward in the slightest. He was stunned by the aura emitted from Luo Xiu.


    Seeing Luo Xiu enter the prohibited area, the surrounding people who wanted to enter went crazy.


    ¡°Why can he go in and not us?¡±


    ¡°Did he pay you?¡± ¡°I want to go in too!¡±


    When one of them reached out and raised the police line as Luo Xiu did, only did the firefighters finally take action. He suddenly reached out, pulled the line back to its original height, and warned, ¡°It¡¯s dangerous ahead, don¡¯t go in!¡±


    At this moment, the veins on the firefighter¡¯s forehead had already burst out. It immediately stunned the surrounding people, just like how Luo Xiu had stunned the firefighter just now.


    Seeing that everyone had slowly settled down, the firefighter could not help but turn his head back to take a look.


    The figure of the man in the long black robe had already walked far away, and he could not be seen clearly on the lush mountain path.


    The firefighter frowned slightly. There was a serious look on his face, but there was more confusion.


    He picked up the walkie-talkie, ¡°A young man accidentally entered Qi Mountain. If anyone sees him, please stop him immediately!¡±


    Soon, there was a reply on the walkie-talkie.


    ¡°Roger, please continue to be on alert.¡±


    ¡°Roger.¡±


    Only then did the firefighter put down the walkie-talkie. The solemnity in his eyes faded slightly, but the doubt in his eyes intensified. He did not understand how he could make such a big mistake.


    The female host, who had watched the entire scene, took a deep breath. She could not remember how many times she had been stunned today.


    However, in her mind, she could feel there must be a story about this man. Moreover, it was very likely that there would be some news about what happened.


    ¡°Did you get the scene just now?¡±


    ¡°I did.¡± The cameraman replied in a muffled voice. Ever since Luo Xiu appeared, the cameraman did not know what had gotten into him. The camera never left Luo Xiu¡¯s


    body.


    At the same time, at a location that the camera did not capture, countless people with blank expressions stood still, watching Luo Xiu¡¯s figure from afar. Tears streamed down their faces.


    The little girl, who only had half of her face left, raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eye.


    ¡°Thank you¡­ Thank you.¡±

 Chapter 28 - Chapter 28 Mobilizing the Entire Citys Police Force

    28 Zhou Guowei in a Dilemma


    Outside Avenue Bookstore.


    A police car slowly stopped outside the door. After the car stopped, several men got out of the car one by one. They were Chief Zhou, Zhang Youwei, and Xu Pingqiu.


    ¡°Is this the place?¡± Chief Zhou turned to look at Zhang Youwei with disbelief and doubt.


    There was a hint of questioning in his tone at the same time. It was as if he was saying. You practiced your Qigong in a bookstore? How was this possible?


    Naturally, Zhang Youwei could hear the meaning behind his words.


    As soon as he arrived at the bookstore¡¯s entrance, Zhang Youwei became much more energetic.


    He stood with his hands behind his back and looked up at the signboard at the entrance of the shop, Avenue Bookstore.


    He gave off a heroic aura and said with a smile, ¡°In this world, many things are like this. What is clearly shown to you is often not true.¡±


    These two sentences had stunned Chief Zhou. When he raised his head to look at the words ¡®Avenue Bookstore¡¯ again, he could not help but feel a hint of reverence.


    What was so special about this bookstore?


    ¡°Ma Daqiang, you should head back.¡±


    The person who personally drove Chief Zhou here was none other than Captain Ma Daqiang.


    After hearing Chief Zhou¡¯s words, Captain Ma drove the police car in the opposite direction from where they had come from, gradually getting further and further away.


    Thus, only these three people were left at the door. The nearly abandoned street once again regained its tranquility. ¡°Chief Zhou, after you.¡±


    When the three of them entered the shop, Chief Zhou was slightly surprised. There was no air-conditioning in this bookstore?


    After carefully examining the surrounding environment, he could only describe this bookstore as plain.


    There was almost nothing else besides the bookshelves, books, and fluorescent lights on the ceiling


    At this moment, Chief Zhou had already believed 70% of what Zhang Youwei said about learning Qigong in this bookstore.


    ¡°Sir, we came to ask you for a favor.¡± Zhang Youwei took the lead and bowed.


    At this moment, Chief Zhou finally noticed a young man wearing a white robe sitting behind the counter.


    He did not notice it at first because this young man was too quiet. So quiet that it seemed as if he had become one with this bookstore. It was incredibly natural.


    The young man in white slowly raised his head and looked at the three of them indifferently. Then, he said softly, ¡°Come over and talk.¡±


    Only then did Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu walk over.


    Chief Zhou followed them with a sudden realization. Ever since he entered this bookstore, the two of them seemed to have stopped paying attention to him.


    He didn¡¯t understand why, but when he came to the counter and looked at the young man in white up close, he understood.


    This young man was more worthy of Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu¡¯s attention. It was because of his temperament.


    This was not a temperament that an ordinary person could have, not to mention that this person looked like he was only in his early 20s.


    At this moment, the white-robed Luo Xiu was making tea.


    After the three of them arrived, Luo Xiu took out a teacup and gently placed it on the table.


    After filling it with tea, he pushed it before Zhang Youwei. Then, the second cup was for Xu Pingqiu. When it was the third cup, Luo Xiu finally opened his mouth, ¡°This is¡­?¡±


    Without waiting for Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu to speak, Chief Zhou took the initiative to bow and respectfully introduced himself, ¡°Hello, young sir. I am the Chief of the Los Angeles Public Security Bureau. My surname is Zhou. My name is Zhou Guowei.¡±


    This level of respect made Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu look at him again. At the same time, they admired Luo Xiu even more.


    The aura he exuded was enough to make a high-level officer so respectful. Was this the aura of an immortal cultivator?


    When they thought that the two of them might one day be able to reach such a state, they felt a wave of fanaticism. At the same time, the respect for Luo Xiu became even stronger.


    Chief Zhou had already introduced himself.


    Luo Xiu nodded slightly. Then, as he poured himself a cup of tea, he casually asked, ¡°My surname is Luo, and I manage a small bookstore. Is there anything here that warrants Chief Zhou¡¯s special visit?¡±


    It sounded like he was asking Chief Zhou, but in reality, he was asking Zhang Youwei.


    After all, Zhang Youwei had already said it when he entered. He had something he wanted to ask Luo Xiu about.


    Zhang Youwei bowed to the white-robed Luo Xiu and said respectfully, ¡°Sir, after Chief Zhou found out about my matter, he thought I had joined a cult. So, he wanted to confirm with his eyes whether the cultivation technique I practice is a cult. I didn¡¯t dare to teach him without your permission, so I thought I would ask you first.¡±


    Luo Xiu smiled faintly and finally raised his head, looking at Chief Zhou. This was the first time he had looked directly at Zhou Guowei.


    Zhou Guowei was delighted, feeling that there was hope for him to get in on this, but in the next moment, what Luo Xiu asked made him slightly shocked.


    ¡°Director Zhou, do you think what Zhang Youwei is practicing is a cult technique? Or do you think that my bookstore is a cult lair?¡±


    Zhou Guowei was shocked. Although Luo Xiu¡¯s tone was neither hurried nor slow, from what he heard, it sounded like an accusation!


    This could not be good.


    Zhou Guowei did not realize that he already had a strong respect for this young man. The same respect that Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu had.


    ¡°Umm, I¡­¡± Director Zhou did not know how to answer. If he admitted it, he would be slightly offending Luo Xiu, but if he denied it, he would have to release Zhang Youwei immediately.


    At that time, who knew if Luo Xiu would be willing to teach him?


    After coming in for a while, he had already seen that Luo Xiu was capable, although a part of it came from Xu Pingqiu and Zhang Youwei¡¯s attitude toward Luo Xiu.


    However, he was already extremely eager to learn the cultivation technique.


    Now, he regretted it a little. He should not have threatened Zhang Youwei!


    Just as he was in a dilemma, a phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the Avenue Bookstore.


    This phone call was for Chief Zhou. The person who called was the Captain of the Luo City Fire Brigade!

 Chapter 29 - Im also a Police Officer!

    29 He Is My Brother


    The call came very suddenly. It broke the silence in the Avenue bookstore.


    Chief Zhou Guowei held the phone awkwardly and looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu. It was as if he had to get this shop owner¡¯s permission to answer the call.


    The phone kept ringing, and Chief Zhou dared not answer it.


    For some reason, he felt that this young man before him was someone he could not offend. He had to be careful.


    Finally, Luo Xiu spoke, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to answer the phone?¡± When he heard this, Chief Zhou Guowei carefully said, ¡°Then, I¡¯ll answer the phone first. Please excuse me.¡±


    The moment he answered the phone, the Chief of the Fire Brigade¡¯s anxious voice immediately came from the other side, ¡°The Qi Mountain fire is getting more serious. Please ask the Public Security Bureau to send a portion of their police force to reinforce the scene.¡±


    Hearing this, Chief Zhou Guowei frowned slightly. Putting out the fire was a firefighter¡¯s business. Why did they have to call the Public Security Bureau over? What kind of logic was this?


    Immediately, he wanted to refuse, ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    However, just as the words were about to come out of his mouth, he swallowed them back.


    Zhou Guowei carefully glanced at Luo Xiu. He saw that the white-robed Luo Xiu was still sitting on the spot with a calm expression as if he did not care about the content of his call.


    At this moment, Zhou Guowei finally understood. This Luo Xiu was indeed a big deal.


    Otherwise, why would he not be curious about the phone call of the Chief of the Public Security Bureau?


    As Zhou Guowei thought of this, he decided that he had to leave a good impression in front of Luo Xiu!


    The voice on the other end seemed anxious from waiting and urged, ¡°Zhou Guowei, what are you waiting for? Aren¡¯t you going to send reinforcements? Let me tell you, the scene is very chaotic now. The fire is too dangerous. If we don¡¯t send police forces to control the scene, this Qi Mountain fire cannot be put out in a short time!¡±


    Hearing this, Zhou Guowei finally spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Our Public Security Bureau and your Fire Brigade have always served the citizens of Luo City. Since such a huge incident has happened, we are, of course, duty-bound. I¡¯ll send more police officers to the scene to help now.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Everyone will listen to your instructions. Also, I need you to send me a video of the scene.¡±


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    After hanging up the phone, Zhou Guowei looked at Luo Xiu apologetically, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I might have to make another call. Sorry for the interruption, Mr. Luo.¡±


    Luo Xiu nodded and didn¡¯t say anything.


    Zhou Guowei flipped through his contact list in a good mood.


    He should have left a good impression on Luo Xiu now, and the matter of learning the martial arts was even more promising. Soon, he made the call.


    ¡°Xiao Ma, go and inform all the police stations in Luo City to send over their forces to Qi Mountain to support the Fire Brigade.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, just tell them what I said.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s fine. When you get there, just listen to the arrangements and commands of the Fire Brigade.¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about? We¡¯re all serving the citizens of Luo City. There is no ¡®us¡¯ and ¡®them¡¯!¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and go!¡± After saying that, Zhou Guowei hung up the phone and said pretentiously, ¡°Sigh, although our official position is not big, we still have to do our best for the citizens, right? It¡¯s all for the sake of a better life for everyone.¡±


    However, the white-robed Luo Xiu acted as if he did not hear this. He did not have any reaction at all. He just continued to drink his


    tea.


    This made Zhou Guowei feel a little awkward.


    On the side, Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu also held back their laughter when they saw that Zhou Guowei was a little defeated.


    He was so arrogant in the police station just now. Now before Mr. Luo Xiu, he had to lower his ego. Mr. Luo was awesome!


    ¡°Well, Mr. Luo, I think¡­¡± Zhou Guowei had just thought of what to say and was about to speak when his phone rang again.


    This time, Zhou Guowei became even more embarrassed. Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu almost laughed out loud.


    Was there anything more awkward than this?


    However, the white-robed Luo Xiu only nodded and said calmly, ¡°It¡¯s alright. Please take care of your business first.¡±


    se


    Upon hearing the white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s words, Zhou Guowei heaved a sigh of relief, but his face¡¯s awkwardness did not disappear. He had never hated his phone¡¯s ringtone so much in his life.


    However, his expression changed drastically when he took out his phone.


    Then, he looked at the phone and the white-shirted Luo Xiu¡¯s face repeatedly.


    This was a little rude. Zhou Guowei had been very polite to Luo Xiu up until now. Logically speaking, he wouldn¡¯t suddenly be acting so rude.


    Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu were curious. What exactly did he see on his phone?


    In the next moment, without waiting for Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu to ask questions, Zhou Guowei handed the phone over to Luo Xiu, ¡°Mr. Luo, may I ask¡­ What exactly is going on?¡±


    Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu came over to see. When they saw the phone, both of them were shocked. Luo Xiu was on the video on the phone!


    Luo Xiu in the video was the same as usual. He wore a simple long black robe and a pair of round-rimmed glasses.


    The scene in the video was the scene of the fire at Qi Mountain!


    Now, there was a Luo Xiu at Qi Mountain. There was another Luo Xiu in the bookstore.


    However, Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu could tell at a glance that the Luo Xiu at Qi Mountain was more like Luo Xiu than the Luo Xiu in the bookstore.


    Suddenly, both of them were stunned and looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu with a puzzled expression.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu was initially calmly sipping his tea. However, when he saw the video on the phone, his entire body also froze slightly. His real body, Luo Xiu himself, was caught on camera?!


    If Luo Xiu is there, then who am I? Isn¡¯t this f*cking hard to explain?


    Then, he coughed lightly and forced himself to speak, ¡°That¡¯s my brother, Luo Xiu, with an X. I am Luo Siu, with an S. We¡¯re twins. Is there a problem?¡±

 Chapter 30 - No Escape?

    30 A Win-Win Situation


    Hearing this, Zhou Guowei was slightly stunned, as if he was convinced. Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu looked at each other in confusion.


    Does Mr. Luo have a twin brother? How come they did not know about this?


    However, the two didn¡¯t think too much about it. After all, the white-robed Luo Xiu in front of them was too much like Luo Xiu. Especially the temperament of an expert. This kind of temperament was absolutely not something that an ordinary person could imitate.


    It should be the truth.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu naturally saw the reactions of the three people clearly. Seeing that Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu had put down their doubts, he felt much more at ease.


    If he caused a mess when the main body had left the shop for him to take care of, he wouldn¡¯t be able to explain it.


    At this moment, Chief Zhou Guowei suddenly thought of something important, ¡°Mr. Luo, what is he doing at Qi Mountain?¡±


    Seeing that the topic had changed, the white-robed Luo Xiu smiled slightly. He immediately revealed a confident smile and said, ¡°He is going to put out the mountain fire.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡±


    Zhou Guowei was shocked. The fire on Qi Mountain was so big that it had been burning for a long time. Countless firefighters rushed in one after another to put out the fire, but it was useless.


    Not only that, dozens of people were sacrificed! This Luo Xiu actually wanted to put out the mountain fire alone? It was simply a fantasy!


    Zhou Guowei looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s calm demeanor. It did not seem like he was lying.


    Using immortal cultivation to extinguish the fire? It sounded ridiculous, but there didn¡¯t seem to be any problem.


    For a moment, Zhou Guowei¡¯s heart was filled with doubts.


    Could it be that Zhang Youwei had really joined a cult, and the Luo Xiu brothers were actually swindlers?


    What about what Ma Daqiang said about the powerful cultivation technique that Zhang Youwei displayed?


    Could it be¡­


    Thinking of this, Zhou Guowei¡¯s eyes lit up slightly, as if he knew the truth.


    Perhaps the two brothers did know some Qigong cultivation techniques. However, they market this Qigong as an immortal cultivation technique to deceive rich men like Zhang Youwei!


    The more Zhou Guowei thought about It, the more he felt that this was the case.


    At this moment, he already had a plan in mind. If the two brothers were from a cult, they definitely would not be able put out this mountain fire. At that time, the lie would fall apart!


    Zhou Guowei only needed to arrest the two of them, and he would be essentially wrecking a cult¡¯s lair. It would be a great achievement for him. Perhaps he would even get promoted!


    On the other hand, if these brothers really knew immortal cultivation techniques¡­


    At the thought of this, Zhou Guowei¡¯s breathing could not help but become a little hurried, as if his heartbeat had sped up quite a bit.


    If these brothers really knew immortal cultivation techniques, he would only need to help a little, and he would be able to gain favor with these two experts.


    When that time came, wouldn¡¯t it be a piece of cake for him to learn immortal cultivation techniques?


    This situation wouldn¡¯t be a loss to Zhou Guowei no matter what!


    After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Zhou Guowei immediately became high-spirited.


    ¡°Mr. Luo, may I ask¡­ Is your brother planning to use immortal cultivation techniques to extinguish the mountain fire?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly right!¡± The white-robed Luo Xiu said with certainty, as if he was talking about an ordinary matter.


    Zhou Guowei immediately revealed a flattering smile, ¡°Then I wonder if there¡¯s anything I can help you with? I heard that the Fire Brigade seems to have sent out a notice. If they see Mr. Luo, they will immediately escort him away from Qi Mountain. Do you need my help to accommodate him?¡±


    The ¡°accommodation¡± that Zhou Guowei was talking about was to inform the Fire Brigade so that they didn¡¯t need to bother about Luo Xiu.


    The explanation was very simple. He only needed to say that Luo Xiu was Zhou Guowei¡¯s plainclothes policeman and that he was there to help.


    To Zhou Guowei, it was really just a matter of a word.


    However, just as Zhou Guowei thought that he could rely on this small matter to gain favor with the white-robed Luo Xiu, he heard the white-robed Luo Xiu laugh, ¡°Chief Zhou, you don¡¯t need to worry about this matter. Let my brother do it. If you really want to help, please ask the firefighters at Qi Mountain to evacuate the scene immediately. Otherwise, he might scare them.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhou Guowei was dumbfounded.


    Don¡¯t you need help? You still want the fire personnel to evacuate the scene?


    How was this possible?!


    If the brothers were swindlers, and he asked the firefighters to evacuate the scene, and no one stopped the wildfire, then he would have to take the blame!


    All of a sudden, Zhou Guowei was in a difficult position.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu didn¡¯t say anything further. He just sat in his original position with a faint smile and silently sipped his tea.


    Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu looked at each other and smiled at each other. They also calmly sipped their tea at the counter.


    After all, Mr. Luo¡¯s brother had said that it would be fine, so it would definitely be fine.


    Mr. Luo had personally taken action, so what could go wrong? If they panicked like Zhou Guowei now, wouldn¡¯t it be embarrassing for Mr. Luo?


    After all, they were Mr. Luo¡¯s disciples. At this time, they had to put on a show.


    Zhou Guowei saw that Xu Pingqiu and Zhang Youwei were steady and calm, and he felt a little uneasy. As such, he also sat down and drank his tea quietly.


    As for helping to evacuate the firefighters at Qi Mountain, he dare not mention it again.

 Chapter 31 - Paying Tribute To The Firefighters

    Chapter 31 Paying Tribute To The Firefighters


    At this moment, the popularity of a live broadcast platform on the Internet was rocketing


    The headline of the live broadcast room was exceptionally eye-catching.


    [Live Broadcast from the Qi Mountain Fire, Exclusive!)


    The Qi Mountain fire had already gained a certain degree of popularity on the Internet. Many people just wanted to complain about the government with so many casualties.


    As for the specific news, the netizens couldn¡¯t see it even if they wanted to. After all, it was impossible for any reporter or television host to go live at Qi Mountain.


    At most, they could only film some scenes at the foot of the mountain. It was too dangerous!


    However, the content shown in this live broadcast room was shockingly the scenes shot on the Qi Mountain. In less than an hour since the broadcast started, it had already gained over a million hits!


    In the live broadcast room¡¯s screen.


    A live streamer called ¡°Guo Guo Shows You Around¡± was holding a selfie stick and speaking with confidence, ¡°Brothers, I took a huge risk this time to sneak in. The foot of the mountain has been completely sealed off. No one can enter at all! Everyone, please follow me. By the way, I hope you can send a small gift to support me!¡±


    ¡°Look how the fire is burning, whoa!¡±


    After saying that, he switched to the rear camera and showed the fire to the audience in the live broadcast room.


    From the foot of the mountain, the fire was already extremely powerful, as if God was angry. Now that Guo Guo had sneaked into Qi Mountain to do a live stream, it was even more shocking.


    The fire raged, and the peak of the mountain had already become a sea of fire.


    The audience in the live broadcast room was also very excited.


    [Oh my gosh, I only knew that there was a fire at Qi Mountain. I didn¡¯t expect it to be such a big fire!)


    (What exactly does the Luo City government do?!)


    (Where are the firefighters?]


    [This fire won¡¯t spread to the foot of the mountain, right?]


    (Ding! Hu Liangliang rewarded ten rockets!]


    [Boss is generous!)


    Guo Guo was extremely excited when he saw someone gifting him rockets.


    He was a small-time streamer, so hardly anyone watched his live stream. He could not even afford better equipment, so he could only use his own phone to do the live stream.


    Today, Guo Guo took such a big risk to sneak into Qi Mountain to broadcast the fire. He intended to capture a scene that no one else could capture so that he could earn a lot of money.


    Naturally, he wanted to see someone reward him.


    ¡°Thank you, boss Hu Liangliang, for the rockets you gave me!¡±


    ¡°F*ck, someone¡¯s coming!¡±


    Guo Guo heard the commotion from afar and immediately found a bush to burrow into, quietly observing.


    The camera on his phone was pointed forward, and the audience in the live broadcast room also discussed non-stop.


    [It¡¯s probably a fireman. I thought it was the police who came to catch Guo Guo!]


    (What are you talking about? Won¡¯t the fireman chase Guo Guo away if he sees them? This is a mountain fire!)


    [In such a dangerous place, I thought the firefighters had given up. I didn¡¯t expect that there would still be people coming.)


    (We pay tribute to our fireman soldiers!]


    The discussion in the live broadcast room was heated, but Guo Guo did not dare to make a sound. He could only hold his breath.


    It was just as the netizens in the live broadcast room had said, if Guo Guo were discovered by a firefighter at this time, he would definitely be chased away! If that happened, he would not be able to earn this money. This must not happen!


    Soon, a fire truck drove up the mountain road. It did not stop along the way. After all, the mountain fire on Qi Mountain was too dangerous now. They had to seize every second.


    Guo Guo, in the bushes, quietly aimed the camera at the firefighter passing by the fire truck and took a few pictures.


    In that picture, a few of the firefighters were still wearing brand-new equipment. It seemed that they had just arrived.


    A few of the firefighters were already covered in dust. One of the firefighters was already exhausted and was leaning against the window, taking a nap. Others were hugging their heads and crying bitterly.


    The fire trucks whistled past.


    However, the live broadcast room immediately exploded.


    (Oh gosh, did you guys see that? A fireman was actually sleeping in!]


    (Hey upstairs, why don¡¯t you go and die? With that outfit, you can tell that he was a warrior who fought for a few hours straight!)


    (Yeah, he worked so hard to put out the fire for so long. He must be exhausted. If he doesn¡¯t rest now, when should he rest?]


    (I think I saw a firefighter crying just now.]


    [I guess some comrades died in the previous fire-fighting operation¡­]


    [Maybe the reason why we have a happy life is because there are people like them carrying the burden for us!)


    [Salute to the hero!]


    [Tears in my eyes¡­)


    Guo Guo¡¯s mind was full of the income from the live broadcast. When he saw the firefighters crying and sleeping, he didn¡¯t feel anything


    However, when he saw the heated atmosphere in the live broadcast room, he quickly squeezed out a few tears and switched back to the front camera.


    He sobbed and said, ¡°Brothers, it¡¯s so touching! The moment I saw those firemen crying, my heart was about to break. The reason why we are safe and sound, isn¡¯t it because these people are helping us to move forward?¡±


    After saying those nice words, a few other bosses immediately gave out gifts such as rockets and airplanes.


    Guo Guo wanted to laugh but did not dare to. He could only cover his face and thank them.


    ¡°Thank you, big brother, for the ten airplanes. I thank you on behalf of the firefighters.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, big brother, for the rockets! I will donate all this income to the firefighters!¡±


    As soon as he said that, everyone sent even more gifts. They couldn¡¯t stop at all.


    Meanwhile, Guo Guo¡¯s heart was already bursting with joy. He was only just saying when he said he was going to donate it. He must have made a crazy profit by now.


    Just as Guo Guo was about to get up and continue moving forward, he noticed a figure not far away and quickly dived back into the bushes.


    When he looked over, he was slightly stunned.


    ¡°Wait, why is there an ordinary person over there?¡±

 Chapter 32 - Hes a Liar!

    Chapter 32 He¡¯s a Liar!


    At this moment, Luo Xiu was walking on the mountain road of Qi Mountain, looking at the peak of the mountain with a serious expression.


    At the peak of Qi Mountain, the flames were soaring into the sky, and the great fire was raging. It looked like a relatively large mountain fire.


    However, in reality, was that the truth?


    Luo Xiu narrowed his eyes. On the peak of the mountain, besides the fire, there was also extremely dense demonic energy.


    This demonic energy was black and purple in color. It surrounded the top of Qi Mountain and did not dissipate for a long time. It even seemed to be growing stronger.


    Clearly, there was a demon occupying Qi Mountain, and this mountain fire was caused by this demon!


    The little girl from before and the wandering souls who boarded the bus were all killed by this demon!


    Thinking of this, Luo Xiu frowned slightly. Although he knew that his decision was correct and that even if he made a move ahead of time, it would only jeopardize his plan, he still felt that this matter was partly his responsibility.


    Luo Xiu sighed. Sometimes, people with the ability have more responsibility and pressure than people without the ability. This was because people without ability could not solve any problems and could not save anyone, but people with ability had to make choices.


    Which side to sacrifice? To sacrifice the present or the future?


    Luo Xiu chose to sacrifice the present.


    At the same time, a sharp gaze appeared in his eyes. He wanted to give the world its future back!


    The spiritual energy in the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman was already full. As long as he reached the top of the mountain, he could use the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman.


    He could immediately resolve the danger of demons and mountain fires.


    One move to seal the fate!


    In the bushes.


    When Luo Xiu continued to walk towards the top of the mountain, Guo Guo crawled out in excitement. He actually found an ordinary person here!


    Moreover, the person was obviously not in the same profession as him and was not here to do a live stream. Then, what was an ordinary person doing here?


    No matter what he was doing, it seemed to be very eye-catching!


    Thinking of this, Guo Guo said in excitement, ¡°Did the friends in the broadcast room see that? The handsome man in black just now seems to have gone to the top of Qi Mountain! You must know that there is a big fire on the top of the mountain, and he actually risked his life to go to the top of the mountain.¡±


    ¡°I came here to show everyone the fire here, but that brother didn¡¯t bring any live broadcast equipment. My curiosity has been ignited. What exactly is he trying to do?¡±


    Guo Guo was originally just a small streamer and didn¡¯t have much eloquence, but now that he was in an extremely excited state, he actually managed to arouse the audience¡¯s curiosity.


    Many people had already sent bullet comments to make their guesses.


    [Could it be that he wants to commit suicide?]


    [It can¡¯t be, I don¡¯t think that he looks like he wants to die?]


    (Then what else can he do? He can¡¯t be here to put out the fire, right?]


    [Pfft, brother upstairs, are you kidding? Who would come to put out the fire barehanded?]


    [Then what exactly does he do?]


    (Wait, I think I¡¯ve seen this person before!)


    When such a bullet comment appeared in the live broadcast room, everyone¡¯s attention was attracted to it.


    [Brother above, tell me in detail!]


    (Where did you see him?]


    (Could he be some internet celebrity?!)


    [I think he¡¯s quite handsome. I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if he¡¯s a celebrity, let alone an Internet celebrity!)


    Soon, that guy who posted that original comment spent some money and pinned a bullet comment.


    [I saw this handsome guy in the live broadcast of the Luo City TV Station. At that time, the host Jin Jin asked him what he was going to do, and he said that he was going to put out the fire!)


    Seeing this bullet comment, everyone was stunned.


    He really came here to put out the fire?


    So many firefighters with professional equipment drove fire trucks to put out the mountain fire and still could not do it after many hours. He was just an ordinary person, and he didn¡¯t bring anything, yet he said he was going to put out the fire?


    All of a sudden, the bullet comments in the live broadcast room exploded.


    [Tsk, I thought it was someone, but it turns out he¡¯s just a clown trying to impress people.]


    (He said he was going to put out the fire, but I think it¡¯s just to attract attention!)


    (I think he¡¯ll have to find a place to hide later.]


    (Sigh, people nowadays are really willing to do anything for fame. They¡¯re willing to say anything.]


    When Guo saw his audience¡¯s excitement and passion, he did not realize that he was exactly the kind of person they were describing. Instead, he spoke with a righteous air, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to this audience member who told everyone about this matter. Otherwise, we would have been kept in the dark! Alright, this kind of person who fakes for fame and deceives the masses is definitely not a good person. Let me expose his true colors and tear off his ugly mask! Let everyone see how ugly he looks when he admits defeat later!¡±


    Guo Guo¡¯s decision was immediately approved by everyone.


    Everyone wanted to see when this person, who boasted shamelessly that he was going to put out the fire, would hide.


    When the time came, as long as the video of Luo Xiu saying that he was going to put out the fire was edited together with the video of him hiding and posted on the internet, Luo Xiu would definitely be reviled by the entire Internet!


    He might even be arrested on the charges of picking quarrels and causing trouble, and obstructing official duties.


    Wouldn¡¯t that be great?


    At this moment, Guo Guo was already fantasizing about becoming a moral hero. He immediately set off and quietly followed from afar.


    The fire was still raging.

 Chapter 33 - Does the Truth Always Rest With the Minority?

    Chapter 33 Does the Truth Always Rest With the Minority?


    In the Avenue Bookstore.


    Zhou Guowei had found this live broadcast room and showed it to Zhang Youwei, Xu Pingqiu, and the white-robed Luo Xiu.


    The reason was simple. The cover and title of the live broadcast room had been changed. The title of the live broadcast room was now, (This Guy Said He Was Going To Put Out The Mountain Fire. Watch Me Expose Him!)


    The cover was changed to the side profile of Luo Xiu, which had been secretly captured earlier.


    Although it was a little blurry, one could still recognize that it was Luo Xiu at a glance. After all, Luo Xiu¡¯s temperament was too otherworldly.


    ¡°Mr. Luo, your brother was slandered by this person. Do you need me to send someone to check his address and arrest him?¡± Zhou Guowei said furiously, as if the live broadcast room host was his enemy.


    He was secretly observing the white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s reaction. If the white-robed Luo Xiu agreed to let Zhou Guowei help at this time, he might be able to gain some favor.


    However, he did not expect Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu to get furious when they saw this live broadcast room. Yet, as Luo Xiu¡¯s ¡°biological brother,¡± the white-robed Luo Xiu didn¡¯t care when he saw such blatant slander. Instead, he sipped his tea leisurely.


    Zhou Guowei was a little confused when he saw the white-robed Luo Xiu¡¯s attitude, ¡°Mr. Luo, aren¡¯t you mad?¡±


    Seeing that Zhou Guowei asked so bluntly, the white-robed Luo Xiu put down his teacup and smiled faintly, ¡°Do you think that the truth rests in the hands of the minority or the majority?¡±


    Zhou Guowei was slightly stunned. What did this question have to do with the matter at hand?


    However, since the white-robed Luoxiu had asked, he had no choice but to answer. Therefore, he could only brace himself and think for a moment before answering, ¡°It should be in the hands of the minority.¡±


    When Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu heard this, they nodded in agreement. If the truth was in the hands of the majority, would that still be the truth?


    However, when the white-robed Luoxiu saw their reaction, he revealed a disappointed smile and shook his head lightly, ¡°Your answer is interesting. Then let me ask you if someone else were to answer this question. What do you think they would say?¡±


    This time, Zhang Youwei answered without hesitation, ¡°No doubt, everyone must know that the truth rests in the hands of the minority. Isn¡¯t this matter universally acknowledged?¡±


    At this time, Zhang Youwei still did not realize the problem.


    On the other hand, the white-robed Luo Xiu looked deeply at Zhang Youwei and asked with a smile, ¡°Since most people believe that the truth rests in the hands of the minority, then this sentence shouldn¡¯t be the truth, right?¡±


    This time, Zhang Youwei and Zhou Guowei were both stunned. Even Xu Pingqiu, who had been silent all this time, couldn¡¯t help but take another look at the white-robed Luo Xiu.


    That is right¡­


    If the truth indeed rests in the hands of the minority, then most people should think that the truth rests in the hands of the majority.


    Zhang Youwei scratched his head, feeling that something was not right. Xu Pingqiu finally opened his mouth, ¡°Sir, what do you mean by asking this question?¡±


    Zhou Guowei also looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu, waiting for his answer, as he was also curious about the purpose of this question.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu unhurriedly refilled his teacup with tea, then brought it to his lips. After taking a sip, he closed his eyes and said with a faint smile, ¡°Most people in the world are ignorant. They think that they have grasped the truth and know the truth. This is not their fault, and there is nothing wrong with it because to think that they know the truth and grasp the truth is in itself an expression of ignorance. After all, how can a person be omniscient and omnipotent?¡±


    As he said this, the white-robed Luo Xiu revealed a trace of melancholy and regret.


    After all, he was Luo Xiu¡¯s clone. To put it bluntly, other than his strength, he was the same person as Luo Xiu. He had traversed countless mountains and rivers and had encountered numerous life and death situations.


    He was the one who understood how weak the limits of humanity were. It was because of this that the path of immortal cultivation was critical. It was practically the only way to help humanity break through the limits.


    Hearing this, Zhou Guowei opened his mouth but didn¡¯t say a word. He still didn¡¯t understand what the white-robed Luo Xiu meant.


    The white-robed Luo Xiu did not explain too much. He just smiled and glanced at the screen on Zhou Guowei¡¯s phone, which was the cover and title of the live broadcast room, ¡°Didn¡¯t my brother already say it? He¡¯s going to put out the fire. Sometimes, the truth is there, but no one believes it. They will only believe what they want to believe and only understand what they can understand. The truth is not important to them. We will just watch this farce play out quietly.¡±


    Hearing the white-shirted Luo Xiu¡¯s words, Zhang Youwei nodded and took out his phone to call his driver, ¡°Send a laptop to the bookstore.¡±


    Although the person before him was only Mr. Luo¡¯s younger brother, Zhang Youwei still had to be respectful and polite to him. Mr. Luo¡¯s younger brother said that he wanted to watch the farce. Of course, he had to get someone to send a laptop over. They couldn¡¯t just all squeeze and watch on a cell phone, right?


    Zhang Youwei¡¯s driver was indeed very efficient. In less than ten minutes, the computer was sent over. Zhang Youwei showed the live broadcast room of Guo Guo on the computer screen.


    And the first thing they heard when they entered the live broadcast room was, ¡°Brothers, it looks like this live broadcast is about to end. The fire is about to be extinguished.¡±


    When they heard this, they were stunned.


    What the hell was going on?

 Chapter 34 - Artificial Rain

    Chapter 34 Artificial Rain


    ¡°Could it be that Mr. Luo has already begun casting his spell?¡± Zhang Youwei looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu.


    His words were immediately agreed upon by Xu Pingqiu and Zhou Guowei. After all, Apart from this, they could think of no other explanation.


    However, the white-robed Luo Xiu shook his head slightly and said, ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Once the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman is used, the weather will change, and the world will be shocked.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu frowned, unable to understand why Guo Guo would say that the fire was about to be extinguished.


    Zhou Guowei, who was at the side, was secretly shocked.


    Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman? The weather will change, and the world will be shocked? Was It really that powerful?


    Could it be that they were really the legendary immortal cultivators?


    Zhou Guowei really wanted to let the white-robed Luo Xiu show him a move now to see how strong he was and whether he could be considered an immortal cultivator.


    However, it was obviously not the right time. Fine, he was not in a hurry. After all, this Luo Xiu had already arrived at Qi Mountain. Presumably, he would soon display his cultivation.


    Whether it was real or fake, he would know at that time.


    However, if the fire at Qi Mountain was really extinguished by now, wouldn¡¯t there be nothing left to see?


    Ironically, the Chief of the Public Security Bureau of Luo City was actually secretly hoping that the fire at Qi Mountain would not be extinguished first.


    At this moment, Guo Guo¡¯s voice could be heard from the live broadcast room again. At the same time, the camera on his phone was pointed at the sky, ¡°Brothers, look! The Luo City government seems to be preparing to start the artificial rain. In that case, the fire will definitely be put out immediately. I thought that I would be able to see that braggart hiding, but now it seems that I won¡¯t be able to see that.¡±


    On the screen, there was indeed a plane flying in this direction from afar. The fuselage of the plane had big words written on it, ¡®For Artificial Rain.¡¯


    From the ground, it might be a little difficult to read these words clearly. However, Guo Guo was on Qi Mountain now. Although he had not reached the top of the mountain, he was still at a high altitude.


    At this moment, Zhou Guowei was disappointed. If the artificial rain had been successful and the mountain fire had been put out, Luo Xiu would not have had the chance to make a move.


    However, he still wanted to say a few words of relief and put on an act, ¡°That¡¯s great. If we use the catalyst to carry out the artificial rain, the mountain fire can definitely be put out. This way, the firefighters don¡¯t need to sacrifice anymore.¡±


    Xu Pingqiu and Zhang Youwei, who were at the side, were focused on watching the screen. No one paid attention to Zhou Guowei. They even nodded in agreement with what Zhou Guowei said.


    As for watching Luo Xiu cast spells, they were not in a hurry as there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.


    On the other hand, after listening to Zhou Guowei¡¯s words, the white-robed Luo Xiu gave him a deep look, but he did not say anything


    At this moment, the incident of the Qi Mountain fire had spread and was already known by the entire internet. Especially after the report of the casualties of the firefighters, it received even more attention.


    Although everyone was complaining about the government, everyone was also hoping that the fire could be extinguished as soon as possible. Nothing was more important than human lives.


    Right now, the status of the Qi Mountain fire could be seen everywhere on the internet. The latest news was about the artificial rain.


    Almost all the netizens started to celebrate in advance.


    (Grateful for our country¡¯s advancement in technology!)


    [Artificial rain should cost a lot of money, but it¡¯s nothing compared to human lives!¡±]


    [As long as we can avoid the sacrifice of the firefighters, it¡¯s worth it no matter how much it costs!)


    [By the way, why can¡¯t the Luo City government adopt the artificial rain plan as soon as the wildfire broke out? Will the firefighters¡¯ sacrifice be in vain?]


    [To the idiot upstairs, is artificial rain something that can be initiated with just with a snap of fingers?]


    [There is no point discussing that now. We should focus on the present.)


    (Anyway, it looks like this matter should be over soon.]


    Although people with different views could be seen arguing everywhere on the internet.


    There was one thing that was undisputed. Everyone felt that this matter could be over soon!


    In order to display the country¡¯s technological level to the people, the artificial rain aircraft was even equipped with a camera. It was currently shooting from a high altitude and broadcasting the whole process live.


    The news of the broadcast quickly spread across the entire internet.


    In less than 10 minutes, the number of viewers in the broadcast room had already exceeded 300 million.


    The atmosphere in the live broadcast room was unusually lively. The vast majority of the viewers were praising the strength and prosperity of their motherland.


    Just as the artificial rain aircraft approached the sky above Qi Mountain, the live image of Qi Mountain finally appeared on the screen.


    Other than the raging fire and thick billowing smoke, one could also see countless firefighters fighting to put out the fire.


    Almost everyone was covered in dirt and looked disheveled. However, no one thought that they were ugly. Someone took the lead and said in the live broadcast room, ¡°Salute to the great firefighters.¡±


    Shortly, the entire live broadcast room began to sputter the same sentence. At this moment, the hearts of all the citizens were united. No one was arguing. No one was cursing anymore. There was only excitement.


    The voice from the artificial rain aircraft came from the live broadcast room, ¡°Start launching catalyst for artificial rain to put out the fire.¡±


    ¡°Target, the top of Qi Mountain.¡±

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    Chapter 35 Last Glimmer of Hope for Humanity


    The artificial rain aircraft headed straight for the top of Qi Mountain. When it approached the center of the target, it began spraying the catalyst into the air.


    When the catalyst came into contact with the air and the clouds, it immediately began to react. In just a few minutes, the entire sky above Qi Mountain was covered in dark clouds and looked like it was about to rain.


    The entire internet was filled with jubilation. However, there was not a trace of joy on Luo Xiu¡¯s face.


    At this moment, Luo Xiu was still walking on the mountain path. He could vaguely see the shadow of a fire engine in the distance. From the looks of it, the Fire Brigade ahead seemed to be finishing up the work.


    After all, the artificial rain plan had already been implemented. There was no need to cause any more casualties.


    Even though they were far away, Luo Xiu could feel that there seemed to be a sense of relief on the other side.


    Everyone thought that it was over, whether it was the people on the internet or the people on the scene.


    However, Luo Xiu understood very well that this was only the beginning.


    If this mountain fire was really just an ordinary natural disaster, the artificial rain could certainly put it out. However, this fire was caused by demons. The demonic energy contained in the fire was extremely dense. How could a normal artificial rain put it out?


    Even if the eight-hour-long fire-extinguishing operation could not completely put out the fire, it should at least have some control over the fire. How could the fire be still burning now?


    As the only person who knew that the matter was not over yet, Luo Xiu could not relax at all and could only continue to move forward.


    He took out the small box that he had always carried with him and took out a talisman paper from the box. This talisman paper was completely yellow in color, and there were extremely complicated incantations drawn on it.


    This incantation language did not belong to this world, and even Luo Xiu himself could not completely grasp this language. He could only use it when performing related techniques.


    No one understood the specific meaning of the incantation.


    The moment Luo Xiu took out the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman, raindrops began to fall.


    However, he still set foot on this mountain path without hesitation in order to vanquish the demon.


    In the distance, Guo Guo slowly followed Luo Xiu with a cell phone in his hand. He lowered his voice and said excitedly, ¡°Brothers, there¡¯s progress again! Although the artificial rain has started, that person doesn¡¯t seem to be planning to hide yet.


    ¡°As far as I know, the artificial rain will take at least two hours to take effect. Obviously, this kid¡¯s knowledge isn¡¯t extensive, and he doesn¡¯t know about this. He must have thought that the artificial rain had started and he didn¡¯t need to hide anymore. Just wait and see. When he gets close to the fire and finds that it hasn¡¯t been put out yet, he¡¯ll show himself!¡±


    ¡°Most of the netizens have gone to watch the live broadcast from the artificial rain aircraft, but they don¡¯t know that only those who stay in our live broadcast room can see this person¡¯s shenanigans first-hand!¡±


    Guo Guo was predicting what might happen next while using his own way to persuade the netizens in his live broadcast room to stay.


    After all, most people had never watched the live broadcast from a high altitude, so it was very refreshing


    Moreover, the content of the live broadcast was to deal with the huge mountain fire disaster in Qi Mountain through rainfall, which was even more interesting.


    Therefore, after the live broadcast room of the artificial rain aircraft was opened, the number of viewers in Guo Guo¡¯s room decreased crazily. Now, there were only half of them left, so he was naturally very anxious.


    Fortunately for Guo Guo, he found Luo Xiu again. With Luo Xiu, he had another reason to keep the audience.


    Indeed. Almost all the viewers in his live broadcast room were cursing at Luo Xiu.


    (I think the host is right, that kid just wants to seek some attention!]


    (Hmm, at first, he definitely thought that he could gain popularity at no cost, but how could such a thing be so cheap?]


    [I don¡¯t think so. What if he really wants to help? Pfft¡­ I can¡¯t make it up anymore, hahaha)


    [No matter what, we will see their true colors soon. In the face of life and death, no one can continue to pretend.]


    [If he doesn¡¯t hide when the time comes, I will f*cking stand on my head on the spot!]


    Seeing the heated discussion in the live broadcast room, Guo Guo could not help but add, ¡°Brothers, maybe we have misunderstood this brother. Pfft¡­ Cough cough, I¡¯m sorry, I couldn¡¯t hold back my laughter. How about this? Let¡¯s just give him the benefit of the doubt as if we still have a glimmer of hope for humanity. If this brother doesn¡¯t hide until the end, I will not only apologize to him but also eat this phone on the spot.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I said that!¡±


    These words immediately won the support of everyone in the live broadcast room. Many of the netizens had already started to send gifts.


    Seeing so many gifts from the viewers, Guo Guo felt as if he had already seen money entering his bank account. He was incredibly excited.


    At this moment, when he looked at Luo Xiu¡¯s back, he felt as if he had seen his God of Fortune. This time, he had really found the right topic!


    In the Avenue Bookstore.


    Zhang Youwei was already gnashing his teeth in anger when he saw Guo Guo insulting Luo Xiu in the live broadcast room.


    ¡°This kid actually dared to insult Mr. Luo like this. I will definitely make him pay the price!¡±


    Zhou Guowei, who was beside him, lowered his head in embarrassment and pretended not to hear it. He was the director of the Public Security Bureau, and Zhang Youwei actually said some retaliatory words in front of him. This was too much!


    Xu Pingqiu, on the other hand, was much calmer. He looked at the white-robed Luo Xiu and asked with a slight frown, ¡°I think I saw Mr. Luo take out the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman. Could it be that Mr. Luo¡¯s cultivation technique actually caused the raindrops in the sky?¡±


    However, the white-robed Luo Xiu sneered and shook his head gently, ¡°No need to make wild guesses. The moment he used the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman, you could see it without me saying it.¡±


    Hearing this, Xu Pingqiu and Zhang Youwei looked at each other.


    Was the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman really so earth-shattering?

 Chapter 36

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Outside the mountain fire.


    More than a dozen fire engines were parked at places where the mountain fire could not reach. Many firefighters had already stopped fighting the flames.


    The artificial rain plan had already been activated, so there was no point for them to fight anymore.


    Among these firefighters, some of them looked at the flames in deep thought, revealing expressions of hatred. Some of them quietly packed up their equipment, feeling indignant. Some of them tended to the wounds of their comrades around them. Some of them knelt on the ground, crying bitterly for their dead brothers.


    They had experienced too much during these eight long hours. Some of them were rookies who had just joined the team less than a year ago. Some of them were veterans who had fought for years or even more than ten years. All of them had never encountered such a big fire.


    A sense of powerlessness rose in their hearts.

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    Upon hearing these words from the Chief, Wu Lei¡¯s face revealed a look of astonishment.


    The rain gradually became heavier, but the temperature did not drop in the slightest. Instead, it became even hotter at Qi Mountain.


    Many firefighters¡¯ faces were covered in sweat, even more so than before.


    They looked up at the sky. In the sky that was burned by the raging fire, the catalyst that was thrown by the artificial rain aircraft had begun to take effect.


    Everyone heaved a sigh of relief. The battle between the firefighters and the flames seemed to be really coming to an end.


    However, just as everyone relaxed. The mountain fire suddenly became even more violent, and it even caused an explosion. It seemed like the explosion was going to engulf the rain clouds created by the catalyst in the sky.

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    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The artificial rain aircraft circled round and round. At this time, the live feed from Qi Mountain had caused a wave of discussion on the internet.


    Over 100 million people saw Luo Xiu¡¯s figure in the live broadcast room. They were all excited!


    [Who is this little brother? Why is he here?!]


    [The firefighters are preparing to leave, but he still dares to enter?]


    [I saw him just now. He doesn¡¯t seem to be wearing any protective gear!]


    [Someone actually dares to enter the fire. What kind of belief is supporting him?]


    [Does he have something important at the top of Qi Mountain?]


    [Regardless, this person is worthy of our respect!]


    [When all the firemen were about to leave, he went in the opposite direction!]


    [Why didn¡¯t the firefighters save him?]


    [You must be kidding! Although this person was brave, he was obviously going to die. Don¡¯t tell me he wants the firefighters to die with him?]


    [I hope he¡¯s fine.]


    ¡­

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    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    When the people in the shop heard this, they immediately looked at the screen.


    Then, everyone was shocked. They saw that on the top of Qi Mountain, there were dark clouds that covered the sky and the sun.


    ¡°Is this the power of the Five Thunder Fiend Suppression Talisman?!¡± Zhang Youwei was greatly shocked and muttered to himself.


    As for the white-robed Luo Xiu, he calmly sipped his tea and then said leisurely, ¡°No, this is only the beginning.¡±


    ¡­


    At the Qi Mountain.


    The surroundings were filled with flames, and the temperature was extremely high. The raging flames devoured the surrounding trees and plants, producing crackling sounds.


    When the wind blew, it carried a stifling heat current. Thick smoke billowed, and it was a purgatory on earth.


    Luo Xiu, who was wearing a black robe, stepped onto the scorched earth without any hindrance.

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    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Rumble!


    This sound of thunder shocked everyone once again.


    If it was just a sudden thunder, everyone could still understand it, but this thunder was actually followed by a wave of thunder.


    Had God finally opened His eyes?


    At this time, the dark clouds on Qi Mountain were constantly surging, looking like a black sea hanging upside down in the sky.


    Almost all of a sudden, the rain began to increase in intensity.


    As if a God had overturned a basin of water in the sky, bean-sized raindrops suddenly began to fall.


    Raindrops fell from the dark clouds one after another, sprinkling on Qi Mountain. The raindrops were so dense that they seemed to have formed a line. The entire Qi Mountain seemed to have grown into a large silver bamboo forest!