Cultivation: Being Immortal

Zhong State, Holy Heavenly Sect

Yang Luo played with two glass pieces in her hands. She knew that glass was made from sand, but Lin Jiang had no idea how it was made. When Lin Jiang mentioned it, Yang Luo conducted hundreds and thousands of experiments to make the glass. Lin Jiang was amazed by her talent for crafting.

"Are there really bugs, Yang Luo?"

Behind Yang Luo, Yang Xi held a simple version of a microscope and observed bacteria in a bowl of clear water. Looking at the bacteria on the water’s surface made Yang Xi feel disgusted. She was starting to develop a fear of crowded places.

"I’ve already seen it, it’s true, Li Changsheng didn’t lie to me."

"So are we drinking a bowl of worms when we drink water?"

"No problem, cultivators have strong bodies, even if they eat poisonous bugs it won’t affect them, but ordinary people might be affected."

"Then it’s not useful, Yang Luo, these are still shady practices."

"You don’t understand."

"Yang Luo, I don’t understand, can you tell me so I can understand?"

"It’s not something that can be explained in a few words. Making this thing is not for looking at bugs, but for looking at the universe."

"The universe?"

"Yes, the universe is very big, so big that we cannot go to those places. Maybe one day, these things can help us see clearly. I am very interested in the universe now."

Yang Luo said, Lin Jiang described to her a very grand, science fiction world. He told Yang Luo that there are many civilizations in the vast universe. Cultivation world is about cultivating Immortal Language, and there will also be technological civilizations.

Those technological civilizations are mainly composed of ordinary people, but the power they possess is even more terrifying than cultivators. They even have the ability to destroy the entire cultivation world with a single strike.

This made Yang Luo interested. Yang Luo considered herself to be one of the smartest and most powerful people in the cultivation world, at least in the future. So she wondered, which is more powerful, cultivating Immortal Language or technological civilization?

Ordinary people don’t have this kind of competitive spirit. It is exclusive to the strong, because only the strong feel that they have no rivals in this world and they feel lonely. They need to compare themselves to other worlds.

"Yang Luo, have you ever thought that Li Changsheng is intentionally delaying the time?"

"Be confident, Dad. He is indeed delaying the time."

"Then why did you fall for it?"

"I should say that I am using his own tricks against him. I don’t mind Li Changsheng playing tricks. Any conspiracy and trickery are no match for absolute strength. As long as what he says is true, I will tolerate it."

"Yang Luo, what do you want to do?"

"Dad, I’ve told you before, my goal is to explore the vast universe. Don’t you think the cultivation world is too boring?"

"Boring? How can it be boring? I find it very interesting. The Holy Heavenly Sect is getting stronger under my leadership, and our Yang family is growing in numbers. In just a few years, our sect will be the best in the world, and our family will be the greatest. Isn’t that exciting?"

"·····"

Yang Luo didn’t know what to say for a moment. She thought she could use a phrase that Li Changsheng had said, which was that Yang Xi and the others were still at a lower level of interest.

Yang Luo and Li Changsheng, on the other hand, wanted to break free from this low level of interest and embrace something more sophisticated. And what is more sophisticated? It naturally means exploring a wider world.

Things like sects competing for power, passing down traditions, and romantic relationships, they meant nothing to Yang Luo. Even a few hundred years ago, Yang Luo had thought of emulating the accomplishments of the Green Emperor and improving the living environment for humanity. Now, Yang Luo finds it meaningless.

After all, fooling around in the cultivation world can’t compare to the vast sea of stars in the universe.

In a way, Yang Luo’s appetite has been spoiled by Lin Jiang. She no longer values small things or achievements.

"Yang Luo, why aren’t you talking?"

"Nothing really, Dad. I suggest you take some time to read through the summaries I’ve prepared. It’s a whole new world that can greatly expand your horizons. Being stuck in just one sect, one cultivation world, is really boring."

"Yang Luo, be careful. I feel like your Heart Demon has become stronger. That kid Li Changsheng is causing harm to you."

"I have my own understanding."

Yang Luo shook her head. She felt that she and Yang Xi couldn’t communicate anymore. They were completely from different worlds and had no common language.

Yang Luo even made a decision. If she surpassed the Disaster Crossing Period or even succeeded in overcoming the tribulation, she would leave the cultivation world and go see what’s outside, in the heavens. After all, from Mahayana Period to Ascension, she still had at least a few hundred years.

She really wanted to see what this so-called technological civilization was all about.

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"Brother, what kind of love potion did you give Yang Luo? Lately, she seems really gentle and kind."

Inside Yang Luo’s cave, Small Shadiao stuffed food into his mouth as he spoke to Lin Jiang.

Ever since Lin Jiang came to the Holy Heavenly Sect, Small Shadiao had been spared from torture and hadn’t been hit for a long time. Recently, Yang Luo had even relaxed her control over him. Besides having his cultivation sealed, he didn’t even have to live in a prison cell anymore. He could freely roam inside Yang Luo’s cave, which was thousands of acres in size, enough space for Small Shadiao to play.

"Have you seen a cat playing with a mouse?"

"No, what’s up?"

"Um…"

Lin Jiang was choked by Small Shadiao’s words, forget it, forget it, there’s no point arguing with a bird.

"After a cat catches a mouse, it usually doesn’t immediately bite and eat it. Instead, it plays with the mouse, purposely letting it go and then catching it again. It repeats this process until the mouse is exhausted, then it finally bites and eats it. This is called a cat and mouse game."

"Oh, I get it now, bro. You’re the cat, and Yang Luo is the mouse. You’re going to play with her until she’s exhausted, right? Haha, I’m so clever."

Small Shadiao laughed loudly, and Lin Jiang became anxious. He grabbed Small Shadiao and gave him a few punches to the head.

"I am a mouse. You see me with your eye, looking like I have won."

"Ah, brother, were you played with by Yang Luo?"

"Be more serious, or I’ll call Yang Luo to send you back to the prison cell and torture you every day."

"No, no, no, I’m just joking. What happened after that?"

"After that, I played with Yang Luo."

Lin Jiang chuckled and said. Can I tell you what happened next, silly child?

"When will you rescue me, brother? I miss my wife."

"Which wife?"

"I want all of them, you see, the monster clan doesn’t have much moral system. If I am away for too long, they will find other male monsters and I’ll end up wearing a cuckold’s hat."

"Don’t worry, I’ll take care of your wife and children."

"Um, it’s not necessary, bro, really unnecessary."

"What are you thinking in your mind?"

Lin Jiang also realized it, wanted to kick Small Shadiao. He finally expressed his true feelings, but he was mistaken for Old Cao.

"How’s the food?"

Without waiting for Small Shadiao’s response, Yang Luo walked in from the door.

"I can’t eat it either."

Lin Jiang pointed to his body, a puppet, unable to eat anything.

"Can I have some Beast Spirit Pills? It’s been a long time since I had them."

"You can’t absorb spiritual power even after taking the Beast Spirit Pill, stop wasting my money."

"Then find me a female monster, since you already have a few beast pets."

Small Shadiao said, he already knew why he was exposed – it was because of the beast pets that Yang Luo kept. They confirmed his location, including a young female monster. He wanted to take revenge and play with them cruelly.

"I could feed my beast pets with your bones, would you like that?"

"No, just kidding. Don’t take it seriously."

"Then eat your meal."

Yang Luo said, once Small Shadiao was temporarily out of danger, he became mischievous and annoying. She no longer liked him.

"Li Changsheng, we should continue today."

"Didn’t we agree to talk once a month? Why did you change your mind?"

"Almost finished, don’t worry. Even if I have taken out all the ink inside your belly, I won’t kill you."

Yang Luo smiled, both sides knew exactly what the situation was. This was the game of cat and mouse.

"Okay, let’s continue. Last time we were talking about galaxies, right?"

Lin Jiang nodded, while buying time, he also tried to trip Yang Luo up.

Instead of giving her two jade pendants directly, which was like giving her poison, now he was feeding her a slow-acting poison. Lin Jiang combined true scientific knowledge with science fiction stories, making it an interesting discussion.

This was to capture Yang Luo’s interest in science. Clearly, Yang Luo took the bait, believing everything Lin Jiang told her.

But science is endless. Who knows what is in those distant galaxies? Who knows if there are extraterrestrial civilizations with advanced technology? Anyway, Lin Jiang’s scientific knowledge is not enough to know.

But Lin Jiang wants Yang Luo to pursue these answers. It is clear that Yang Luo won’t find the answers, so it’s another deep pit. Someday, it will bring Yang Luo a lot of trouble.

Lin Jiang continued to talk about his made-up scientific knowledge. Small Shadiao found it boring after a while and fell asleep unconsciously. On the other hand, Yang Luo was a very dedicated student. She not only listened attentively but also took notes. After Lin Jiang finished speaking, she actively asked questions, even though Lin Jiang himself couldn’t answer most of them.