Chapter 475 A Guy Without the Soul of a Supporting Character
I am not a devil.
I am just a, well, a ‘merchant’ for now.
I can provide you with everything you need.
Money, status, powerful strength, supreme authority, even the miracle of returning from old age to vibrant youth, and the sublimation that transforms you into the supreme life form.
Of course, you need to pay a corresponding price.
And the price is a part of your soul.
However, even if you lose your soul, you will not die.
You will simply forget the person most important to you, forget the beautiful things you have always cherished, lose your way, and become a walking corpse, forever immersed in pleasure and indulgence.
But, what does that matter?
Without burdens, without ties, without pain, you gain supreme happiness and eternal pleasure.
Isn’t this the most important thing in life?
Look around, how many people in this world strive for their ideals, toil for the ones they love, rush about for money, and in the end, don’t even know who they are.
But once they sell their souls and gain eternal pleasure, they will realize that everything before was so meaningless.
Selling your soul is the eternal truth, the best choice.
So, come, sign a contract with me, and sell your soul to me.
You will gain power beyond everything, money, status, and supreme authority, you will become the most powerful person in this world.
As long as you are willing, all things in this world will grovel at your feet, at your command.
Whatever you want, I can help you achieve it.
I can even help you find the souls of the deceased again and bring them back to your embrace.
What do you want most?
Is it money? Is it status? Is it power? Or is it eternal love?
As long as you are willing, I can help you achieve it.
You only need to pay a small part of your soul.
It’s a good deal, isn’t it?
Look at this world again.
Those so-called strong practitioners, what price have they paid to gain strength?
They cultivate diligently every day, enduring physical pain, psychological torment, and shedding countless drops of sweat, only to gain a little bit of strength.
But you, you only need to give your soul to gain more power than them.
Why are you still hesitating?
Come, tell me, what is the thing you want most?
I can grant all your wishes.
As long as you hand over your soul.
Are you willing?
The voice in the darkness seductive like magic, constantly tempting and luring my mind.
Before my eyes, illusions appear one after another.
Gleaming mountains of gold and silver, countless treasures, and various rare spiritual medicines.
I even saw myself becoming an emperor standing in the spotlight, possessing supreme power, able to dispose of anything at will, and everyone had to act according to my mood.
Those who once looked down on me knelt before me, begging for my forgiveness.
Those who once hurt me were trampled under my feet, suffering a fate worse than death.
I saw the people I loved attain eternal happiness, living under my protection, enjoying endless joy.
All this, for only a small part of my soul.
This is simply the most profitable deal in the world.
My heart was moved, and a tremor arose from the depths of my soul.
I wanted to agree, I wanted to gain all of this.
But just as I was about to speak, a voice suddenly echoed in my mind.
“Do you really want it?”
This voice was my own inner voice.
It was questioning me.
“If you gain all of this, what will you do? Will you bully the weak and abuse your power like those you trampled underfoot? Will you forget the one you loved most, and everything you cherished?”
A struggle arose in my heart.
I wanted to refuse these temptations, but my reason told me that all of this was what I had dreamed of.
If I missed this opportunity, I would surely regret it for the rest of my life.
However, if I agreed, I would become a puppet without emotions, a machine that only knew pleasure.
Was I truly willing?
I didn’t know. All I knew was that I couldn’t forget everything I had once cherished.
I couldn’t forget my parents, my friends, my lover…
The warmth and happiness they had given me.
If I forgot them, what would be the meaning of my life?
It felt like a fire was burning in my heart, incinerating all the evil desires.
Clarity returned to my eyes.
I looked again into the depths of the darkness.
“I refuse.”
My voice became firm.
A light “hmm?” came from the depths of the darkness.
“Oh? You refused? Don’t you want to possess power beyond everything, money, status, and eternal pleasure? Have you forgotten the hardships you once endured, and the dignity that was trampled?”
“I haven’t forgotten,” I said firmly. “The reason I refuse is that there are things more important than these in my heart.”
“More important things?” The voice in the darkness was full of mockery. “Could it be love? Family affection? Friendship? Are these things more important than eternal life?”
“Of course,” I replied without hesitation.
“They are the motivation that sustains me. If I lose them, what is the meaning of my life?”
“Heh heh heh…” The laughter from the depths of the darkness became even more peculiar. “What a foolish and naive guy. Since that’s the case, I won’t force you. However, you should remember that you are giving up the chance for eternal life today.”
“I don’t need to live forever,” I said. “I only wish to cherish those who love me, and those I love, within my limited life.”
“Very good, very backbone,” the voice in the darkness said. “Since that’s the case, I’ll wait and see how long you can last.”
As these words fell, the voice in the darkness gradually dissipated.
I felt my body become lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
I had successfully overcome my inner demons.
I had finally broken free from the craving for power, the longing for money and status.
I had finally seen clearly what was most important.
I was finally no longer controlled by these vain desires.
This was a sense of lightness and relief I had never experienced before. A brilliant smile appeared on my face.
I looked up at the sky.
The sky was dotted with stars, and the moon cast a soft glow.
Indeed, the world was still so beautiful.
I took a deep breath, turned around, and left the place.
I returned to the real world.
I was still lying on the hospital bed, my body still very weak.
But my heart was incredibly strong.
Because I possessed love, family affection, and friendship.
These were more important than money, status, or power.
They were the courage for me to live on, the motivation for me to persevere.
I was no longer Lin Fan, who only thought of becoming stronger and seeking revenge.
I had become a true man.
I clenched my fist, my eyes filled with unwavering determination.
From now on, I must cherish my family, my friends, and my lover.
I must strive to become a man who can stand tall and upright.
I will protect my family, my friends, and my lover.
I will never let them suffer any harm again.
My heart was filled with a blazing fire.
I knew that all of this was just the beginning.
I still had a long way to go.
But I would no longer be afraid, nor would I be lost.
Because in my heart, there was love, there was sunlight, there was hope.
I slowly closed my eyes, a faint smile on my lips.
I would use my life to protect my lover, my family, and my friends.
I would use my actions to prove that my choice was correct.
I would use my resilience to break through all obstacles.
I would use my wisdom to defeat all enemies.
I would use my strength to create my future.
I, Lin Fan, have arrived!
…
When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back in my room.
The room was silent.
Outside the window, the sunlight shone brightly through the window and onto me.
I felt my body filled with power, as if I had inexhaustible energy.
I sat up from the bed and moved my limbs.
My limbs became more agile, and my muscles became more solid.
I even felt that my vision and hearing had greatly improved.
I walked to the mirror and looked at myself.
My face had become more handsome, and my eyes had become deeper.
I felt as if I had undergone a complete transformation.
My heart was filled with excitement.
I knew that this was all because I had overcome my inner demons.
I had successfully broken through the shackles of my state of mind and surpassed myself.
I was finally no longer a coward who only knew how to escape.
I had finally become a brave warrior who dared to face everything.
I, Lin Fan, was no longer the same Lin Fan as before.
Now, I was full of confidence and courage.
I gave a confident smile to the reflection in the mirror.
“Lin Fan, from today onwards, you must strive for your goals. You must work hard to become a hero that everyone admires!”
I secretly vowed to myself in front of the mirror.
I must cultivate diligently and improve my strength as quickly as possible.
I want to become a powerful cultivator, possessing the strength to protect everyone.
I want my parents, my friends, and my lover to be proud of me.
My heart was filled with fighting spirit.
I walked to the window and opened it.
Fresh air rushed towards me, making me feel refreshed.
I took a deep breath and felt invigorated.
I looked up at the sky.
The blue sky, with white clouds drifting.
It was a beautiful morning.
A strong urge welled up in my heart.
I want to cultivate!
I couldn’t wait to cultivate, to become stronger.
Only by becoming stronger could I protect the ones I loved.
I walked to the corner of the room, sat down cross-legged.
I closed my eyes and began to circulate the mana within my body.
I felt the mana flowing through my meridians, tempering my body again and again.
My body seemed to become a furnace, constantly expelling impurities, becoming purer.
My mana also became more refined and condensed.
I felt my cultivation increasing at an astonishing speed.
Soon, my body reached a critical point.
I felt my dantian about to explode.
I knew this was a sign of breaking through.
Without the slightest hesitation, I began to charge towards the breakthrough.
“Boom!”
A loud noise came, and my body felt as if it were being torn apart by a powerful force.
The intense pain made me groan involuntarily.
But in my heart, there was no trace of retreat.
I gritted my teeth and continued to charge towards the breakthrough.
The mana churned in my dantian, constantly striking the bottleneck.
My body also endured immense pressure, as if it would collapse at any moment.
I felt my consciousness blurring.
I kept telling myself, I must persevere, I must succeed.
I cannot give up!
I took a deep breath and gathered all the mana into my dantian.
“Break for me!”
I roared, and all the mana violently struck the bottleneck.
“Crack…”
A crisp sound came, and my dantian seemed to emit a cracking sound.
Immediately after, a surge of power gushed out from my dantian and flowed throughout my body.
My body felt as if it had been cleansed, becoming stronger and more resilient.
My mana also broke through to a new realm.
I broke through to the third level of the Qi Refining stage!
My heart was filled with surprise.
I hadn’t expected to break through so quickly.
This was simply incredible.
I opened my eyes, my eyes flashing with excitement.
I felt the powerful force within my body, as if I could shatter a mountain with one punch.
I clenched my fist, my heart filled with heroic spirit.
With this strength, I could better protect my family, my friends, and my lover.
I stood up from the ground and walked to the window.
I shouted at the sky:
“I, Lin Fan, will definitely become the most powerful cultivator!”
My voice was exceptionally clear and firm in the morning sunlight.
A new life begins now!
I am no longer the cowardly Lin Fan.
I have already become a true cultivator!
I will use my life to write my own legend.
My future will be controlled by myself!
I, Lin Fan, will definitely become the most dazzling existence in this world!
…
When I came back to my senses, my stomach suddenly let out a “gurgle.”
Then I remembered that I hadn’t eaten breakfast yet.
After cultivating all night, my stomach was already growling with hunger.
I scratched my head, a wry smile appearing on my face.
Cultivation is important, but eating is also essential!
I walked out of the room and headed towards the kitchen.
As I reached the stairs, I encountered my sister, Lin Xue.
She was carrying a plate of breakfast and was about to go upstairs.
“Brother, you’re awake?” Lin Xue said, a smile of surprise on her face when she saw me.
“Yes, I’m awake,” I replied with a smile.
“Brother, how are you feeling? Is there anything uncomfortable about your body?” Lin Xue asked with concern.
“I’m fine, I’m very good,” I said. “I feel like my body is better than before.”
“That’s good, that’s good,” Lin Xue breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “Brother, I made you your favorite fried eggs. Hurry up and eat them while they’re hot!”
“Thank you, Xiao Xue,” I felt a warmth in my heart.
My sister was always so thoughtful.
I took the plate in Lin Xue’s hand and said with a smile, “Xiao Xue, haven’t you had breakfast yet? Let’s eat together!”
“Mhm!” Lin Xue nodded obediently.
We walked into the kitchen together.
The kitchen was filled with a waft of fragrance.
My mother was busy in the kitchen.
“Mom, good morning,” I said with a smile.
“Xiao Fan, you’re awake?” Mom turned around and saw me, a kind smile appearing on her face.
“Mhm, I’m awake,” I said.
“Hurry up and eat your breakfast while it’s hot. I made you your favorite century egg and lean meat porridge,” Mom said with a smile.
“Thank you, Mom,” A stream of warmth surged through me again.
I felt like the happiest person in the world.
I had a mother who loved me, a considerate sister, and a father who was good to me.
I was truly content.
I sat at the dining table, eating breakfast with my mother and sister.
We chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere was very warm.
I felt that this was the most beautiful picture of life.
After breakfast, I walked out of the house.
I decided to go to school.
Although I had already broken through to the third level of Qi Condensation, I hadn’t officially reported to school yet.
I couldn’t miss the opening ceremony.
As I walked on the road, I felt full of energy.
I felt the morning sunlight and breathed the fresh air.
I felt that my life was full of hope.
Soon, I arrived at the school entrance.
The school entrance was bustling with people and very noisy.
I saw many familiar faces, they were all my classmates.
I also saw many unfamiliar faces; they were all newly enrolled freshmen.
I walked towards the school.
Just as I reached the entrance, I was called by a familiar voice.
“Lin Fan!”
I turned my head and saw my good friend, Wang Dali.
He was running towards me with an excited smile on his face.
“Dali, long time no see,” I said with a smile.
“Lin Fan, where have you been lately? I called you, but you didn’t answer,” Wang Dali complained.
“I… I’ve been busy lately,” I made up an excuse.
I couldn’t tell him that I had been assassinated and then resurrected, could I?
Wang Dali’s expression became worried. “Lin Fan, have you encountered any trouble lately? You don’t look well.”
“I’m fine, I’m just a bit tired lately,” I said.
“That’s good,” Wang Dali breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “Lin Fan, do you know? Our school has a new beauty, the campus belle, named Luo Li. She’s so beautiful.”
“Luo Li?” My heart stirred.
I had heard this name.
She was the famous beauty of the school.
“Yes!” Wang Dali said dreamily, “Not only is she beautiful, but her academic performance is also excellent. She’s the top student in our school!”
“Oh,” I replied faintly.
I was not interested in these things.
What interested me most now was cultivation.
“Lin Fan, why aren’t you interested at all?” Wang Dali asked doubtfully.
“I’m not interested in these things,” I said. “I’m more interested in cultivation.”
“Cultivation?” Wang Dali was even more confused. “Lin Fan, have you gone crazy lately? We are high school students, and the most important thing is to study. What are you cultivating?”
“You don’t understand,” I shook my head and did not explain further.
Although Wang Dali was very loyal, he was just a civilian and knew nothing about cultivation.
Explaining to him would be a waste of time.
“Alright,” Wang Dali said helplessly, “Lin Fan, let’s go in first. The opening ceremony is about to start.”
“Okay,” I nodded and followed Wang Dali into the school.
…
The opening ceremony was very grand.
All the students in the school gathered on the playground, and the scene was spectacular.
I stood in a corner, listening to the principal speak on the rostrum.
The principal’s speech was nothing more than official rhetoric encouraging us to study hard and strive to get into good universities.
I had no interest in any of this.
My mind had long drifted to cultivation.
I felt that my magic power had advanced another trace.
I even felt that the magic power within me was about to break through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation.
My heart was filled with excitement.
I never expected my cultivation speed to be so fast.
This was simply a miracle.
I guessed that it might be related to overcoming my inner demons.
After overcoming my inner demons, my state of mind had greatly improved, so my cultivation speed became so fast.
I secretly vowed to cultivate even harder.
I had to break through to a higher realm as soon as possible and become a true strong practitioner.
Only then could I protect the people I loved.
As I was lost in thought, I suddenly felt a commotion from the surrounding crowd.
I looked up and saw a girl in a white dress slowly walking onto the rostrum.
She was very beautiful, with delicate features, fair skin, and a head of jet-black hair cascading down her shoulders.
Her appearance immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
It was Luo Li!
I finally saw this legendary campus belle.
I had to admit, she was truly beautiful.
She stood there like a beautiful scenery, making it impossible for people to look away.
Luo Li stood on the rostrum and gave a sweet smile to the crowd below.
Her smile was like a blooming lily, refreshing and delightful.
She began to speak slowly, her voice crisp and melodious, like the song of a lark.
“Hello everyone, my name is Luo Li, and I am the representative of the first-year students.”
Cheers erupted from the students below.
Luo Li continued, “I hope that in the next three years, I can work hard and make progress with everyone, and strive to get into our desired universities.”
Her speech was very brief, but full of passion.
As I listened to her speech, a surge of impulse also rose in my heart.
I also wanted to study hard and get into the best university!
I wanted to make my parents, my friends, and my loved ones proud of me!
After Luo Li finished her speech, she bowed to the crowd below and then slowly walked off the rostrum.
Her departure from the rostrum caused another stir.
Many people rushed forward, wanting to greet her.
She just smiled at everyone politely and then left.
As I watched her departing figure, I suddenly felt a strange feeling.
I felt like I had seen her somewhere before.
But when I thought carefully, I couldn’t recall.
Was it just my imagination?
I shook my head and didn’t think about it anymore.
Perhaps she just looked like someone I had known before.
After the opening ceremony, I returned to my classroom.
My classroom was on the third floor.
I found my seat and sat down.
My deskmate was a fair-skinned boy who wore glasses and looked refined.
He saw me and gave me a friendly smile.
“Hello, my name is Zhang Wei, and I’m your deskmate,” he said with a smile.
“Hello, my name is Lin Fan,” I replied with a smile.
“Lin Fan, do you know that we’ve been assigned to the best class this time? All the students in it are the most outstanding students in the school,” Zhang Wei said excitedly.
“Oh, really?” My heart stirred.
It seemed my luck was good.
“Yes!” Zhang Wei said, “Our homeroom teacher is also the best teacher in the school. Her name is Teacher Wang, and she is a very responsible teacher.”
“That’s good,” I nodded.
I hoped that my three years of high school would be fulfilling and wonderful.
Soon, the homeroom teacher entered the classroom.
She was a sharp and capable-looking woman, wearing a professional outfit, appearing very intellectual.
She walked to the podium and smiled at everyone.
“Hello everyone, my name is Wang Yan, and I am your homeroom teacher.” Her voice was loud and filled with confidence.
“In the next three years, I will accompany you through a wonderful high school life. I hope everyone can study hard and strive to get into their ideal universities.”
“I hope our class can become the best class in the school!”
After Teacher Wang said a few words, she began to call the roll.
Soon, my name was called.
“Lin Fan!”
“Here!” I stood up and answered loudly.
Teacher Wang looked at me and nodded with a smile. “Lin Fan, I heard that your previous grades were excellent. I hope you can continue to maintain them in high school and strive to get into a good university.”
“I definitely will, Teacher Wang,” I said firmly.
Teacher Wang nodded and continued calling the roll.
Soon, the roll call ended.
Teacher Wang began to assign seats.
I was assigned to a corner in the back row.
My deskmate was still Zhang Wei.
I smiled and said nothing more.
The corner seat was perfect for me to cultivate.
I sat down, began to circulate my magic power, and quietly started cultivating.
I felt my magic power increasing little by little.
My cultivation was also improving little by little.
My heart was filled with anticipation.
I had to break through to a higher realm as soon as possible and become a true strong practitioner!
My heart was filled with burning flames.
I knew that my journey had just begun!
I would strive and fight for my family, my friends, and my loved ones!
I would create a legend of my own with my life!
…
Soon, the morning classes ended.
I felt that time passed very quickly.
I even felt that I had just started cultivating, and the morning classes were over.
I stood up and stretched.
I felt my body was full of strength.
I walked out of the classroom and headed towards the cafeteria.
Just as I reached the cafeteria entrance, I saw Wang Dali.
He was standing at the entrance, waving at me.
“Lin Fan, over here!”
I walked over and asked with a smile, “Dali, are you waiting for me here?”
“Yes! I guessed you would definitely come to the cafeteria to eat,” Wang Dali said with a smile.
“Let’s go in!” I said.
We entered the cafeteria together.
The cafeteria was noisy and bustling with people.
We found a corner seat, sat down, ordered some food, and ate while chatting.
Wang Dali asked me many questions about cultivation.
I made up some excuses and brushed him off.
I didn’t want him to know that I was a cultivator.
After all, the matters of a cultivator were too fantastical.
If he knew, I was afraid he would think I was a monster.
After eating, we walked out of the cafeteria.
Wang Dali looked at me and suddenly said, “Lin Fan, I feel like you’ve changed a lot lately.”
“Really?” I asked doubtfully.
“Yes! You used to be quiet and talkative, but now you’ve become much more cheerful, and your eyes have become more determined,” Wang Dali said.
“Maybe I’ve figured out a lot of things lately,” I said with a smile.
“Is that so?” Wang Dali nodded and didn’t ask any more questions.
He was a very simple person, and he believed whatever I said.
We walked along the campus path.
We talked a lot about studies, the future, and dreams.
I felt very relaxed and comfortable with Wang Dali.
We were best friends and could talk about anything.
Suddenly, my eyes were drawn to a figure.
I saw Luo Li walking towards us.
She was wearing a white dress with long, flowing hair, looking pure and beautiful.
Several boys surrounded her, surrounding her like a bunch of stars.
I just glanced at her and didn’t look any further.
As a cultivator, my state of mind had long surpassed such things, and I had no interest in women.
However, Luo Li walked towards us.
She walked up to us and stopped.
She gave me a sweet smile.
“Lin Fan, hello.” Her voice was crisp and melodious, like the song of a lark.
I was a little surprised, did she know me?
“Hello, you are classmate Luo Li, right?” I asked politely.
“Yes, I am Luo Li,” she said with a smile. “Lin Fan, I heard that your grades are excellent, and you’re the top student in our school!”
“You flatter me,” I said humbly.
“Lin Fan, can I ask you a question?” Luo Li asked.
“Of course,” I said.
“It’s like this, Lin Fan, I have a math problem that I can’t solve no matter what. Can you help me take a look?” Luo Li asked.
“Of course,” I nodded.
Luo Li took out a notebook from her bag and handed it to me.
I took a look, and it was a very complex math problem.
I only glanced at it, and the answer was already in my mind.
I picked up a pen and wrote down the detailed steps to solve the problem in the notebook.
Soon, I finished solving the problem.
I handed the notebook back to Luo Li.
“Classmate Luo Li, look, this problem should be solved like this,” I said.
Luo Li took the notebook and looked at it carefully.
Her brows furrowed slightly.
She looked very cute.
After looking for a while, her eyes lit up and she said with a smile, “Lin Fan, you’re amazing! You solved such a complex problem so quickly!”
“It’s no big deal,” I smiled and said nothing more.
“Lin Fan, thank you,” Luo Li said gratefully.
“You’re welcome,” I said.
“Lin Fan, can I treat you to a cup of milk tea? It’s a thank you for helping me solve the problem.” Luo Li said.
“No need, classmate Luo Li, I still have some things to do,” I refused her.
Right now, I’m focused on cultivating and don’t have time for milk tea.
A hint of disappointment appeared on Luo Li’s face.
The few boys around her all displayed jealous gazes.
They hadn’t expected Luo Li to proactively invite me.
“Alright,” Luo Li nodded and said with a smile, “Lin Fan, then we’ll talk next time.”
“Okay,” I replied.
Luo Li smiled at me and then left.
I watched her receding back, and a strange feeling surged within me again.
I felt like there was something off about the way she looked at me.
Could she be interested in me?
I shook my head and didn’t think about it anymore.
Right now, I don’t have time for romance.
My goal is to cultivate and become stronger!
Wang Dali watched Luo Li’s retreating back, his eyes filled with envy.
“Lin Fan, you rascal, you’re too lucky! To actually win the favor of the school beauty!” Wang Dali exclaimed.
“Dali, you’re overthinking it,” I said, “She just wanted to ask me a question.”
“Hmph, you rascal, you can just pretend!” Wang Dali said, “I don’t believe you!”
I smiled and didn’t explain further.
Wang Dali and I returned to the classroom together.
Upon returning to the classroom, I continued to cultivate.
I felt my magic power increasing rapidly.
My cultivation was also steadily improving.
I was filled with joy.
I hadn’t expected cultivation to be so simple.
I felt like I would soon break through to the fifth level of Qi Condensation.
As I was cultivating, suddenly, I felt a commotion from the surrounding crowd.
I opened my eyes and saw a tall, well-dressed boy walking towards my seat.
He was followed by a few lackeys.
This boy’s name was Li Qiang. He was a notorious rich second-generation heir in the school, and also a bully.
Relying on his family’s wealth and power, he often bullied classmates at school.
I had no previous interactions with him.
Why would he suddenly come looking for me?
I looked at him, confused.
Li Qiang walked up to me and looked down at me, a hint of disdainful smile on his face.
“Lin Fan, I heard you’re quite arrogant?” he sneered.
“I don’t understand what you mean,” I said faintly.
“Don’t understand?” Li Qiang’s voice became even colder, “You stole my woman, and you dare say you don’t understand?”
“Your woman?” I frowned.
When did I steal his woman?
“Hmph! Luo Li is my woman. You dare exchange glances with her? You’re looking for death!” Li Qiang roared.
So, he came because of Luo Li.
I found it somewhat amusing.
When did Luo Li become his woman?
Luo Li and I had only just met, and we had only exchanged a few words.
He couldn’t hold back so soon?
“Li Qiang, don’t talk nonsense. Classmate Luo Li was just asking me a question,” I said.
“Stop the nonsense! I warn you, stay away from Luo Li, or I won’t let you off!” Li Qiang threatened.
“Who do you think you are? Why do you threaten me?” I said coldly.
Li Qiang’s face turned ashen.
He hadn’t expected me to dare speak to him like this.
He was the school bully, and no one had ever dared to speak to him like this.
“You brat! You dare curse me?” Li Qiang roared.
“I curse you,” I said without politeness.
I am no longer the Lin Fan I used to be.
I am now a cultivator!
I will no longer be bullied!
Li Qiang’s face turned ashen with anger. He raised his hand and slapped towards my face.
The few lackeys behind him all wore gloating smiles on their faces.
They were all waiting to see me suffer.
I sneered, having been prepared.
I moved quickly and grabbed Li Qiang’s wrist.
“Li Qiang, what do you think you’re doing?” My voice was as cold as ice.
Li Qiang was stunned.
He hadn’t expected my speed to be so fast.
He wanted to break free from my grip, but my hand was like iron pincers, firmly clamping his wrist.
He felt as if my hand possessed a thousand pounds of strength, making him unable to move.
His face turned pale.
“Lin Fan, let go of me!” Li Qiang struggled and roared.
“Let you go? Do you think that’s possible?” I sneered.
With a forceful grip, Li Qiang’s wrist instantly made a “crack” sound.
“Ah—”
Li Qiang let out a pig-slaughtering scream.
His wrist was crushed by me.
The lackeys behind him were all scared silly.
They hadn’t expected me to dare lay a hand on Li Qiang.
They all stood there, stunned, not daring to move.
The other classmates in the classroom were also shocked.
They hadn’t expected me to be so formidable.
Li Qiang, the school bully, was so easily defeated by me.
I released my grip. Li Qiang clutched his wrist, covered in sweat from the pain.
He looked up and glared at me fiercely.
“Lin Fan! You dare injure me! I won’t let you go!” he said through gritted teeth.
“I’ll accompany you anytime,” I said indifferently.
I’m not afraid of him.
I am now a cultivator!
I stood up, walked to him, and looked down at him.
“Li Qiang, I warn you, stay away from me in the future, or else, I’ll beat you every time I see you!” I said coldly.
Li Qiang’s eyes were filled with fear.
He hadn’t expected me to be so tough.
He knew he had picked a fight with the wrong person this time.
“Let’s go!” Li Qiang didn’t dare to tangle with me anymore. Clutching his wrist, he embarrassedly fled with his lackeys.
Silence fell over the classroom.
All the classmates looked at me with admiration.
They hadn’t expected me to be so formidable.
I returned to my seat and continued to cultivate.
I ignored the gazes around me.
My heart was filled only with cultivation and becoming stronger!
I, Lin Fan, will no longer be bullied!
I want to become a true powerhouse!
My journey has just begun!
I will use my life to create a legend that belongs to me!
I, Lin Fan, have arrived!
…
Soon, school was over.
I packed my schoolbag and prepared to go home.
My deskmate, Zhang Wei, looked at me with a smile full of admiration.
“Lin Fan, you’re amazing! That bastard Li Qiang should have been taught a lesson long ago!” Zhang Wei said.
“It was nothing,” I smiled, without saying much.
“Lin Fan, can you teach me martial arts?” Zhang Wei asked.
“Martial arts?” I was startled.
What I am cultivating is a cultivation technique, not martial arts.
“Yes! Lin Fan, the way you beat Li Qiang just now was so cool!” Zhang Wei said excitedly.
“That wasn’t martial arts, it’s a special technique,” I said.
“Special technique?” Zhang Wei asked, confused.
“You don’t need to know,” I said, “You just need to know that I will no longer be bullied.”
“Alright,” Zhang Wei nodded and didn’t ask further.
He knew that if I didn’t want to say, there was no point in asking.
We walked out of the school gate together.
Just as we reached the school entrance, I saw Luo Li.
She was standing at the gate, waving at me.
“Lin Fan!”
I walked over and asked in confusion, “Classmate Luo Li, were you waiting for me here?”
“Yes! Lin Fan, I heard you beat up Li Qiang?” Luo Li asked.
Her tone was very calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.
“Yes,” I nodded and said, “He came looking for trouble himself.”
“Lin Fan, you’re truly amazing!” Admiration glittered in Luo Li’s eyes.
“That scoundrel Li Qiang, relying on his family’s wealth and power, often bullied classmates. Someone should have taught him a lesson long ago!”
“I just did what I should have done,” I said indifferently.
“Lin Fan, are you going home alone?” Luo Li asked.
“Yes,” I replied.
“Lin Fan, can I walk with you?” Luo Li asked.
“Of course,” I said.
I didn’t refuse her.
Because I felt that Luo Li was a somewhat special person.
We walked home together.
Along the way, we talked a lot.
I found Luo Li to be a very intelligent girl, with her own unique insights on many matters.
We had a very pleasant conversation.
I felt as if we had known each other for a long time.
A hint of curiosity arose in my heart towards her.
Why did she approach me proactively?
Why was she so enthusiastic towards me?
I didn’t know, I only knew that I seemed to have developed a slight good feeling towards her.
We walked and talked, and soon, we arrived at my doorstep.
“Lin Fan, I live here,” Luo Li pointed to the villa opposite my house and said with a smile.
I was stunned.
She actually lived opposite my house?
Why hadn’t I noticed before?
“Classmate Luo Li, you actually live opposite my house?” I asked in surprise.
“Yes! Lin Fan, we are neighbors!” Luo Li said with a smile.
“What a coincidence!” I smiled.
“Lin Fan, then we can see each other often from now on,” Luo Li said.
“Yes!” I replied.
“Lin Fan, then I’ll see you tomorrow,” Luo Li said with a smile.
“See you tomorrow,” I said.
Luo Li waved at me and then walked into the villa opposite.
I watched her receding back, a feeling of indescribable emotion surging in my heart.
I felt like my life was about to change.
I smiled, shook my head, and walked into my house.
As soon as I entered, Mom rushed to greet me.
“Xiao Fan, you’re back?” Mom asked with concern.
“Yes, I’m back,” I replied.
“Xiao Fan, are you hungry? Mom made your favorite braised pork,” Mom said with a smile.
“Mom, I’m not hungry. I ate at school,” I said.
“Alright then,” Mom said, “Xiao Fan, do you have something on your mind? You seem a little unhappy.”
“Mom, I’m fine. I’m just a little tired,” I said.
“Alright then, Xiao Fan, go up and rest. If there’s anything, tell Mom,” Mom said.
“Yes, I know, Mom,” I nodded and went upstairs.
Back in my room, I closed the door and sat down cross-legged again.
I began to cultivate the “Nine Revolutions Xuan Gong.”
The “Nine Revolutions Xuan Gong” is a very profound cultivation technique.
After cultivating it, I felt my magic power grow even faster.
Immersed in cultivation, I felt time fly by.
Soon, night fell.
I woke up from my cultivation.
I felt that my cultivation had improved a bit more.
I even felt like I was close to breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation.
I was filled with joy.
I hadn’t expected my cultivation speed to be so fast.
I went downstairs.
A fragrant aroma wafted from the kitchen.
Mom was making dinner.
“Mom, let me help you!” I said with a smile.
“No need, Xiao Fan. Go up and study. Mom will be done soon,” Mom said with a smile.
“Alright,” I nodded and walked to the living room.
Dad was sitting on the sofa, reading a newspaper.
“Dad, you’re back?” I asked.
“Yes, I’m back,” Dad put down his newspaper and said with a smile, “Xiao Fan, how was your day at school? Are you used to it?”
“It’s good, Dad,” I replied.
“That’s good,” Dad said, “Xiao Fan, you need to study hard, strive to get into a good university, and contribute to society in the future.”
“I will definitely work hard, Dad,” I said.
We chatted for a while, and then Mom called us for dinner.
Our family sat around the dining table, eating a delicious dinner.
This was my favorite feeling.
Warm and happy.
After dinner, I returned to my room and continued to cultivate.
I felt my cultivation rapidly improving.
My heart was filled with anticipation.
I must break through my realm as soon as possible and become a true powerhouse!
I want to protect my family, my friends, and my loved ones!
I want to let them live happy and fulfilling lives!
My heart was filled with fighting spirit.
I spent a beautiful night cultivating.
…
The next day, I woke up early.
I felt my body filled with strength.
I walked out of my room and went downstairs.
Mom had already prepared breakfast.
“Mom, good morning,” I said with a smile.
“Xiao Fan, good morning,” Mom smiled back.
I sat at the dining table, eating breakfast with Mom and my sister.
After breakfast, I walked out of the house.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Luo Li.
She was standing at the entrance of the opposite villa, smiling at me.
“Lin Fan, good morning,” Luo Li said.
“Good morning, Classmate Luo Li,” I replied with a smile.
“Lin Fan, shall we go to school together?” Luo Li asked.
“Okay,” I nodded.
We walked towards the school together.
Along the way, we chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
I felt that Luo Li was a very special girl.
She had a temperament that made people feel very comfortable.
Being with her, I felt very relaxed.
Soon, we arrived at the school entrance.
“Lin Fan, let’s go in!” Luo Li said.
“Okay,” I replied.
We walked into the school together.
As soon as we entered the school, I saw Wang Dali.
He was standing at the entrance, waving at me.
“Lin Fan!”
I walked over and asked with a smile, “Dali, you’re here so early?”
“Yes! I’ve been waiting for you for a long time,” Wang Dali said.
He saw Luo Li beside me and a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes.
“Classmate Luo Li, you’re here too?” Wang Dali said.
“Yes! Classmate Wang Dali, good morning,” Luo Li replied politely.
“Good morning,” Wang Dali said.
Wang Dali looked at me, his eyes filled with gossip.
He quietly asked, “Lin Fan, kid, when did you and classmate Luo Li become so close?”
“We are neighbors,” I said.
“Neighbors?” Wang Dali asked in surprise, “Lin Fan, kid, you’re too lucky!”
“What’s so lucky about it?” I said.
“You’re just pretending!” Wang Dali said, “Classmate Luo Li is the belle of our school! How many boys want to be her neighbor!”
I smiled and didn’t say anything more.
I didn’t want to explain it to him.
“Lin Fan, let’s go into the classroom!” Luo Li said.
“Okay,” I said.
We walked into the classroom together.
As soon as I entered the classroom, I saw Li Qiang sitting in his seat, his wrist wrapped in thick bandages.
When he saw me, a trace of venomous light flashed in his eyes.
I ignored him and walked straight to my seat.
Luo Li sat beside me.
She’s my deskmate?
I was startled.
I remembered that yesterday, my deskmate was Zhang Wei!
I looked at Zhang Wei.
He was sitting in front of me, giving me a helpless smile.
He mouthed, “I’ve been moved.”
I felt a burst of amusement in my heart.
It seemed Luo Li had put in a lot of effort to sit with me!
I didn’t say anything more and sat down.
I had no ill intentions towards Luo Li.
I just felt that she was a bit special.
Soon, morning reading class began.
We took out our books together and started morning reading.
After morning reading, the first class was math.
The math teacher walked into the classroom and began the lesson.
While listening to the teacher’s lecture, I circulated my spiritual energy and quietly cultivated.
I felt my cultivation steadily improving.
My heart was filled with anticipation.
I must break through my realm as soon as possible and become a true strong practitioner!
The morning classes quickly ended.
Luo Li and I walked out of the classroom together.
We walked towards the cafeteria together.
Along the way, Luo Li suddenly said, “Lin Fan, when you hit Li Qiang yesterday, did you use any special techniques?”
I was startled.
How did she know I used a special technique?
Did she see it?
“Classmate Luo Li, why do you ask?” I asked doubtfully.
“I felt like you were very relaxed when you hit him,” Luo Li said.
“I’m just stronger,” I made up an excuse.
“Is that so?” Luo Li smiled. “Why do I feel like you’re hiding some secret?”
I felt a sense of tension.
She couldn’t have really seen it, could she?
“Classmate Luo Li, you’re overthinking it,” I said.
“Okay.” Luo Li nodded and didn’t ask any more questions.
I breathed a sigh of relief.
If she had really seen me cultivating, it would be trouble.
We entered the cafeteria together.
We found a corner table and sat down.
We ordered some food and ate while chatting.
Luo Li suddenly said, “Lin Fan, I feel like you’re very interested in cultivation.”
I was startled again.
How did she know I was interested in cultivation?
Did she really see something?
“Classmate Luo Li, why do you ask?” I asked.
“I’m guessing!” Luo Li smiled. “Because, when you’re in class, you always get distracted and your eyes always look outside the window.”
I felt a sense of helplessness.
So, she was just guessing.
“Classmate Luo Li, I am indeed very interested in cultivation,” I said.
“Lin Fan, do you know about cultivators?” Luo Li suddenly asked.
My heart trembled.
She knew about cultivators?
Could she be a cultivator too?
“Classmate Luo Li, why do you ask?” I asked.
“Lin Fan, don’t be nervous, I am a cultivator,” Luo Li said with a smile.
I was completely stunned.
I didn’t expect Luo Li to be a cultivator!
“Classmate Luo Li, you… you are a cultivator?” I stammered.
“Yes! Lin Fan, you’re a cultivator too, right?” Luo Li asked.
I took a deep breath and nodded.
“Yes, I am also a cultivator,” I said.
“I knew it!” Luo Li exclaimed happily.
She seemed very excited.
“Lin Fan, that’s great! We can cultivate together from now on!” Luo Li said.
“Classmate Luo Li, which sect are you from?” I asked.
“I don’t have a sect, I’m a rogue cultivator,” Luo Li said.
“Rogue cultivator?” I asked in confusion.
“Yes! Lin Fan, the cultivation technique I practice, I obtained it by chance,” Luo Li said.
“I see,” I nodded.
My mind was filled with questions.
Why would Luo Li take the initiative to tell me she was a cultivator?
“Lin Fan, what’s the name of the cultivation technique you practice?” Luo Li asked curiously.
“The cultivation technique I practice is called ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’,” I said.
“‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’?” Luo Li was stunned. “Lin Fan, the cultivation technique you practice is actually ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’?”
“Yes! Classmate Luo Li, have you heard of ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’?” I asked.
“Of course I’ve heard of it!” Luo Li exclaimed excitedly. “Lin Fan, ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’ is a very profound cultivation technique. Legend has it that only those with extraordinary talent can cultivate it successfully!”
“Is that so?” My heart was filled with pride.
It seemed my talent was indeed not bad.
“Lin Fan, you’re truly amazing!” Luo Li sighed.
We talked a lot about cultivation.
I found that Luo Li knew a lot about cultivation.
She told me that there were many cultivation sects and many cultivators in this world.
Cultivators were divided into Qi Refining Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, Soul Transformation Stage, Void Refinement Stage, Body Integration Stage, Mahayana Stage, and Tribulation Passing Stage.
Each realm was further divided into nine levels.
Only then did I realize that there were so many realms for cultivators.
I felt that I had a deeper understanding of the world of cultivators.
“Lin Fan, what realm are you in now?” Luo Li asked.
“I’ve just broken through to the third level of the Qi Refining Stage,” I said.
“Third level of the Qi Refining Stage?” Luo Li exclaimed. “Lin Fan, your cultivation speed is truly astonishing! I’ve been cultivating for five years and have only reached the fourth level of the Qi Refining Stage!”
“Is that so?” My heart was filled with pride.
It seemed my talent was even better than Luo Li’s.
“Lin Fan, have you encountered any difficulties when you cultivate?” Luo Li asked.
“No,” I said. “I feel like my cultivation is going very smoothly.”
“That’s good,” Luo Li said. “Lin Fan, we can help each other and cultivate together from now on.”
“Okay!” I said happily.
I felt like I had found a kindred spirit.
We chatted happily until the afternoon class bell rang, and we reluctantly left the cafeteria.
We walked into the classroom together.
Back at my seat, I continued to cultivate.
I felt my cultivation rapidly improving.
My heart was filled with anticipation.
I must break through to the fourth level of the Qi Refining Stage as soon as possible!
Immersed in cultivation, I felt time fly by.
Soon, school was over.
Luo Li and I walked out of the classroom together.
We walked home together on the way.
“Lin Fan, do you cultivate at night?” Luo Li asked.
“Of course,” I said. “I cultivate until deep into the night.”
“Lin Fan, can we cultivate together?” Luo Li asked.
“Cultivate together?” I was startled.
“Yes! Lin Fan, I can go to your place to cultivate, and you can come to my place to cultivate,” Luo Li said with a smile.
“This…” I hesitated a bit.
I cultivate the ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’, and it can’t be known by others.
If Luo Li saw me cultivating the ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’, it would be trouble.
“Lin Fan, do you have any concerns?” Luo Li asked.
“Classmate Luo Li, my cultivation technique is a bit special, and it’s not convenient for others to know,” I said.
“Oh, I see!” Luo Li understood and said, “Lin Fan, can you tell me what attribute your cultivation technique is?”
“My cultivation technique has a devouring attribute,” I said.
“Devouring attribute?” Luo Li exclaimed. “Lin Fan, the cultivation technique you practice has a devouring attribute?”
“Yes! Classmate Luo Li, have you heard of devouring attribute cultivation techniques?” I asked.
“Of course I’ve heard of it!” Luo Li said. “Lin Fan, devouring attribute cultivation techniques are very rare. Once successfully cultivated, you can devour other people’s magic power to strengthen your own!”
“Is that so?” My heart was filled with surprise.
I didn’t expect the ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’ to be so powerful.
“Lin Fan, you’re truly lucky!” Luo Li sighed.
“Perhaps!” I smiled.
My heart was filled with gratitude.
If not for that mysterious old man, I wouldn’t have obtained the ‘Nine Revolutions Profound Technique’.
“Lin Fan, since your cultivation technique is not convenient to let others know, then we won’t cultivate together,” Luo Li said.
“However, Lin Fan, have you ever thought about attending a cultivator gathering?” Luo Li asked.
“A cultivator gathering?” I asked doubtfully.
“Yes! Lin Fan, a cultivator gathering is a place for cultivators to communicate and get to know each other. At the gathering, you can buy many rare spiritual medicines and exchange cultivation insights.” Luo Li said.
“Really?” My heart was filled with interest.
If I could buy spiritual medicine, my cultivation speed would definitely be faster.
“Yes! Lin Fan, I want to attend the cultivator gathering, but I’m a bit scared by myself,” Luo Li said.
“Classmate Luo Li, why are you scared?” I asked.
“Lin Fan, cultivator gatherings have a mixed crowd, and I’m worried something might happen,” Luo Li said.
“Alright then, classmate Luo Li, I’ll go with you,” I said.
“Really?” Luo Li exclaimed happily. “Lin Fan, you’re too good!”
“Classmate Luo Li, tell me, where is the cultivator gathering held?” I asked.
“Lin Fan, the cultivator gathering will be held tomorrow night at Purple Mist Mountain, on the outskirts of the city,” Luo Li said.
“Purple Mist Mountain?” I was startled.
Why have I never heard of this mountain before?
“Lin Fan, Purple Mist Mountain is a very hidden place, only cultivators know about it,” Luo Li said.
“I see,” I nodded.
“Lin Fan, then let’s meet at the school entrance tomorrow night!” Luo Li said.
“Okay, we’ll meet at the school entrance tomorrow night,” I said.
We chatted for a while, and then reached my doorstep.
“Lin Fan, I’m going back,” Luo Li said.
“Classmate Luo Li, see you tomorrow,” I said.
Luo Li smiled at me and then walked into the villa opposite.
Watching her departing back, my heart was filled with anticipation.
I was full of curiosity about tomorrow’s cultivator gathering.
I entered the house.
Mom was making dinner.
“Xiao Fan, you’re back?” Mom asked with concern.
“Yes, I’m back,” I said.
“Xiao Fan, are you hungry? Mom made your favorite braised pork,” Mom said with a smile.
“Thanks, Mom.” I felt a warmth in my heart.
I sat at the dining table and had dinner with Mom and my sister.
After dinner, I returned to my room to continue cultivating.
I felt my cultivation rapidly improving.
My heart was filled with anticipation.
I must break through to the fourth level of the Qi Refining Stage before tomorrow night!
Immersed in cultivation, I felt time fly by.
…
The next day, I woke up early.
I felt my body filled with strength.
I walked out of my room and downstairs.
Mom had already prepared breakfast.
“Mom, good morning,” I said with a smile.
“Xiao Fan, good morning,” Mom said with a smile.
I sat at the dining table and had breakfast with Mom and my sister.
After breakfast, I walked out of the house.
As soon as I stepped out of the house, I saw Luo Li.
She was standing at the entrance of the opposite villa, smiling at me.
“Lin Fan, good morning,” Luo Li said.
“Good morning, classmate Luo Li,” I said with a smile.
“Lin Fan, let’s go to school together!” Luo Li said.
“Okay,” I nodded.
We walked towards the school together.
Along the way, we chatted while walking, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
I felt that Luo Li was a very special girl.
She had a kind of temperament that made people feel very comfortable.
When I was with her, I felt very relaxed.
Soon, we arrived at the school entrance.
We entered the school together.
As soon as I entered the school, I saw Wang Dali.
He was standing at the entrance, waving at me.
“Lin Fan!”
I walked over and asked with a smile, “Dali, you’re so early?”
“Yes! I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.” Wang Dali said.
When he saw Luo Li next to me, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
“Classmate Luo Li, you’re here too?” Wang Dali said.
“Yes! Classmate Wang Dali, good morning,” Luo Li said politely.
“Good morning,” Wang Dali said.
Wang Dali looked at me, his eyes full of gossip.
He quietly asked, “Lin Fan, kid, your progress with classmate Luo Li is rapid!”
“Dali, you’re overthinking it,” I said. “We’re just friends.”
“Tch, kid, you’re just pretending!” Wang Dali said. “I don’t believe you!”
I smiled and didn’t say anything more.
Luo Li and I walked into the classroom together.
Back at my seat, I continued to cultivate.
I felt my cultivation rapidly improving.
My heart was filled with anticipation.
I must break through to the fourth level of the Qi Refining Stage by tonight!
Immersed in cultivation, I felt time fly by.
…
Soon, the day’s classes ended.
Luo Li and I walked out of the classroom together.
We walked towards the school entrance together.
As soon as we reached the school entrance, I saw Wang Dali.
He was standing at the entrance, waving at me.
“Lin Fan!”
I walked over and asked with a smile, “Dali, you’re waiting for me here?”
“Yes! I’ve been waiting for you for a long time,” Wang Dali said.
“Dali, is something wrong?” I asked.
“Lin Fan, you rascal, is there something you’re keeping from me?” Wang Dali asked.
“I’m not!” I said.
“You brat, just pretend!” Wang Dali said. “I heard you’re going out with classmate Luo Li tonight?”
I was startled.
How did he know I was going to a cultivator gathering with Luo Li?
“Dali, who told you?” I asked.
“The class monitor told me,” Wang Dali said.
“The class monitor?” I was stunned for a moment.
I looked at Luo Li.
Luo Li gave me a helpless smile.
“Lin Fan, I told the class monitor that we’re going to a party together,” Luo Li said.
“So that’s how it is.” I breathed a sigh of relief.
“Lin Fan, you rascal, going on a date with the school beauty behind my back, that’s really not cool!” Wang Dali complained.
“Dali, you’re really overthinking it,” I said. “We’re not going on a date, we’re just going to a party.”
“Tch, who would believe that!” Wang Dali said.
“Dali, believe me, it’s really not a date,” I said.
“Fine, even if it’s not a date, you can’t leave me behind!” Wang Dali said.
“Dali, there are a lot of rules for that party, you can’t go,” I said.
“What rules are there? Tell me!” Wang Dali asked curiously.
“Only couples can attend that party,” I said, making up a reason.
“Only couples can attend?” Wang Dali exclaimed. “Lin Fan, you rascal, you’re actually dating the school beauty?”
“Dali, don’t let your imagination run wild,” I said. “We’re not a couple.”
“If you’re not a couple, how can you attend a couples’ party?” Wang Dali asked.
“I made up that party,” I said.
“You made it up?” Wang Dali was stunned.
“Yeah! Dali, I’ll tell you the truth, okay? Luo Li and I are going to a cultivator gathering,” I said.
“A cultivator gathering?” Wang Dali was surprised. “Lin Fan, you rascal, you’re actually a cultivator?”
“Yeah! Dali, I’m a cultivator,” I said.
“Lin Fan, you’re not joking, are you?” Wang Dali asked.
“I’m not joking, Dali, I really am a cultivator,” I said.
Wang Dali looked at me, his eyes full of disbelief.
He never expected me to be a cultivator.
“Lin Fan, how… how can you be a cultivator?” Wang Dali asked.
“Dali, it’s a long story,” I said.
“Lin Fan, tell me quickly!” Wang Dali urged.
I looked around and said in a low voice, “Dali, let’s talk outside.”
“Okay,” Wang Dali nodded.
We walked out of the school gate together.
We walked to a secluded corner.
I looked at Wang Dali and said, “Dali, I’ll tell you the truth. I’m a cultivator, and I practice a cultivation technique.”
“Lin Fan, is the technique you’re practicing very powerful?” Wang Dali asked.
“It is very powerful,” I said.
“Lin Fan, what realm are you at now?” Wang Dali asked.
“I’ve just broken through to the third level of the Qi Refining stage,” I said.
“Third level of Qi Refining?” Wang Dali exclaimed. “Lin Fan, your cultivation speed is truly amazing!”
“It’s okay!” I said.
“Lin Fan, can you teach me the cultivation technique you’re practicing?” Wang Dali asked.
“Dali, only I can cultivate my technique,” I said.
“Why?” Wang Dali asked.
“Dali, my technique has talent requirements,” I said.
“Lin Fan, don’t lie to me, you just don’t want to teach me!” Wang Dali complained.
“Dali, I’m not lying to you,” I said. “My technique is truly special.”
“Fine,” Wang Dali said helplessly.
He knew that if I didn’t want to say, asking would be useless.
“Lin Fan, what’s your relationship with Luo Li?” Wang Dali asked.
“Dali, we’re just friends,” I said.
“Tch, who believes that!” Wang Dali said.
“Dali, believe me, we’re really just friends,” I said.
“Okay,” Wang Dali nodded.
“Dali, don’t tell anyone that I’m a cultivator,” I said.
“Lin Fan, don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone,” Wang Dali promised.
“That’s good,” I said.
“Lin Fan, when are you going to the cultivator gathering?” Wang Dali asked.
“Tonight,” I said.
“Lin Fan, you must be careful!” Wang Dali said worriedly.
“Don’t worry, Dali, I’ll be fine,” I said.
“Lin Fan, go quickly then!” Wang Dali said.
“Okay, Dali, I’m leaving now,” I said.
I nodded at Luo Li, and then we left together.
We took a taxi and drove towards Zixia Mountain on the outskirts of the city.
Along the way, Luo Li told me a lot about the cultivator gathering.
I listened with great interest.
I felt that I had gained a deeper understanding of the world of cultivators.
Soon, we arrived at the foot of Zixia Mountain.
We got out of the taxi and started walking up the mountain.
The mountain path was very rugged, but I was familiar with the road.
I felt like I had been here before.
Could this be a part of my memory?
I shook my head and didn’t think about it anymore.
We walked for a long time and finally reached the mountaintop.
On the mountaintop, there was a large courtyard.
The courtyard was brightly lit and filled with people.
Many people in strange clothes were walking back and forth in the courtyard.
They must be cultivators.
My heart was filled with excitement.
I finally saw real cultivators!
“Lin Fan, let’s go in!” Luo Li said.
“Okay,” I said.
We walked into the courtyard together.
There were many people in the courtyard.
Some were wearing ancient robes, some were wearing modern suits, and some were wearing strange clothes.
They were all cultivators.
I felt that the spiritual energy here was very dense.
As soon as I entered the courtyard, I felt my cultivation advance another bit.
My heart was filled with surprise.
It seemed that the cultivator gathering was indeed a good place.
We walked into the courtyard.
Many people looked at us.
When they saw Luo Li, their eyes lit up with admiration.
Luo Li was truly too beautiful.
She was wearing a white dress, like a fairy.
I felt that Luo Li beside me was more eye-catching than those cultivators in strange clothes.
We walked to a table and sat down.
On the table, various precious spiritual medicines were displayed.
My heart was filled with excitement.
These spiritual medicines were what I had always dreamed of.
After cultivating the “Nine Revolutions Profound Skill,” my need for spiritual medicines became very great.
I looked at Luo Li.
Luo Li smiled and said, “Lin Fan, look around, buy whatever you like.”
“Okay,” I nodded.
I picked up a spiritual medicine and examined it carefully.
This spiritual medicine was called “Condensing Spirit Grass,” which could condense the spirit and improve cultivation.
My heart was filled with surprise.
This was exactly what I needed.
“Classmate Luo Li, how much is this Condensing Spirit Grass?” I asked.
“Lin Fan, this Condensing Spirit Grass costs five hundred thousand,” Luo Li said.
“Five hundred thousand?” I was stunned.
I didn’t expect a spiritual medicine to be so expensive.
I only had tens of thousands of yuan on me.
I couldn’t afford it at all.
Seeing my reaction, Luo Li smiled and said, “Lin Fan, don’t worry, I’ll lend you the money.”
“No need, classmate Luo Li,” I said. “I can’t take your money.”
“Lin Fan, why are you being so formal with me?” Luo Li said. “We’re friends!”
“Classmate Luo Li, I can’t take your money,” I insisted.
“Okay,” Luo Li smiled and didn’t say anything more.
I put down the Condensing Spirit Grass and looked at the other spiritual medicines.
The other spiritual medicines were also very expensive.
I felt that coming to the cultivator gathering was a mistake.
I couldn’t afford anything here.
My heart felt a sense of loss.
Luo Li saw my expression and smiled, “Lin Fan, don’t be discouraged, let’s look at some other things.”
“Okay,” I nodded.
We looked at other stalls.
At other stalls, various magical artifacts for cultivation were displayed.
These magical artifacts were also very exquisite.
My heart was filled with envy.
I felt that the gap between me and these cultivators was too great.
I was just a pauper, and they were all wealthy people.
My heart felt a sense of helplessness.
Could I really become a powerful cultivator?
My mind was filled with questions.
I looked at Luo Li.
Luo Li smiled at me and said, “Lin Fan, don’t get discouraged. As long as you cultivate diligently, you will definitely become a powerful cultivator!”
“Really?” I asked.
“Of course!” Luo Li said firmly. “Lin Fan, I believe in you!”
My heart felt a sense of warmth.
Luo Li’s encouragement gave me great confidence.
I took a deep breath and smiled at Luo Li.
“Classmate Luo Li, thank you,” I said.
“You’re welcome,” Luo Li said. “Lin Fan, let’s look at some other things.”
We looked at other stalls again.
Suddenly, I saw a stall displaying an ancient jade slip.
My heart stirred.
I felt that this jade slip seemed to contain some powerful force.
I walked over, picked up the jade slip, and examined it carefully.
The jade slip was inscribed with some profound runes.
I couldn’t understand these runes, but I felt they were very deep.
“Boss, how much is this jade slip?” I asked.
The stall owner was a very old man.
He glanced at me and said faintly, “This jade slip costs one million.”
“One million?” I was stunned.
I didn’t expect a jade slip to be so expensive.
My heart was filled with regret.
I couldn’t afford it at all.
I put down the jade slip and prepared to leave.
Suddenly, Luo Li’s voice came, “Is this jade slip really worth a million?”
The old man looked at Luo Li and said faintly, “Of course! This jade slip contains a very profound cultivation technique.”
“Really?” Luo Li asked.
“Yes, young lady, if you don’t believe me, you can see for yourself,” the old man said.
Luo Li picked up the jade slip and examined it carefully.
After looking for a while, her eyes lit up with surprise.
“Lin Fan, what’s recorded in this jade slip seems to be a very profound cultivation technique!” Luo Li said.
“Really?” My heart was filled with excitement.
“Yes! Lin Fan, this technique is called the ‘Universe Art,’ and it’s a very powerful cultivation technique!” Luo Li said.
“The ‘Universe Art’?” I was stunned.
Why had I never heard of this name before?
“Lin Fan, this technique was created by a powerful cultivator in ancient times. After successfully cultivating it, you can overturn seas and fill in seas!” Luo Li said.
“Is it that powerful?” My heart was filled with excitement.
“Yes! Lin Fan, if you cultivate this technique, your strength will definitely soar!” Luo Li said.
“Classmate Luo Li, can I cultivate this technique?” I asked.
“Lin Fan, this technique has very high talent requirements. I don’t know if you can cultivate it successfully,” Luo Li said.
“Alright,” I felt a sense of disappointment.
I picked up the jade slip and was about to put it back.
Suddenly, the old man’s voice came, “Young man, I see you have great potential. As long as you cultivate this technique, you will surely succeed!”
“Really?” My heart was filled with hope.
“Yes, young man, I see you have a special connection with it. How about this! I’ll give you a discount on this jade slip, eighty thousand!” the old man said.
“Eighty thousand?” My heart was filled with helplessness.
I still couldn’t afford it.
I put down the jade slip and sighed.
“Lin Fan, do you really like this jade slip that much?” Luo Li asked.
“Yes,” I nodded.
“Lin Fan, I’ll lend you the money!” Luo Li said.
“No need, classmate Luo Li, I can’t take your money,” I insisted.
“Lin Fan, why are you being so formal with me?” Luo Li said. “We’re friends!”
“Classmate Luo Li, I can’t owe you too many favors,” I said.
“Okay,” Luo Li nodded and didn’t say anything more.
My heart was filled with regret.
It seemed I was destined to miss out on this jade slip.
Just as I was about to leave, a middle-aged man in an ancient robe walked up to me.
He looked at the jade slip, then looked at me, and smiled, “Young man, I see you really like this jade slip. How about this! I’ll trade you for it!”
“Trade?” I was stunned.
“Yes, young man. I’ll trade you my magical artifact for this jade slip.” the middle-aged man said.
“Your magical artifact?” I asked doubtfully.
“Yes, young man, my magical artifact is called a ‘flying sword,’ it can fly on swords and kill people from a thousand miles away!” the middle-aged man said.
“Flying sword?” My heart was filled with excitement.
A flying sword was a symbol of a cultivator!
“Really?” I asked.
“Of course it’s real! Young man, I won’t lie to you.” the middle-aged man said.
“Then okay! I’ll trade you for it!” I said without hesitation.
I felt that this flying sword was more useful than the jade slip.
I needed a magical artifact to protect myself.
I handed the jade slip to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man handed the flying sword to me.
The flying sword was small, only palm-sized, and looked very exquisite.
I held the flying sword in my hand and felt its weight.
My heart was filled with joy.
I finally had my own magical artifact!
“Young man, you need to think carefully, what’s recorded in this jade slip is an ancient cultivation technique!” the old man said.
“Senior, I’ve already thought it through,” I said.
I felt that the flying sword was more useful to me.
