New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 301 Visiting the [Thai Yellow Church]

PARKING LOT.

Led by her senior, Yuan Zhu did not enter the Rain Academy, but went straight to the parking lot near the academy gate and soon arrived at a sports car that looked quite different.

The car was parked diagonally across three parking spaces. Fortunately, the surrounding area was empty, so it did not cause any problems.

"Here, that's it. Are you satisfied?"

Yuan Zhu looked down and examined it closely. It was a modified car with a very rugged style, smooth lines, and sharp angles.

From a human perspective, this sports car differs from today's popular models with rounded front ends. It has a retro feel, with sharp, angular edges and a strong "heavy-duty" style after modifications, making it robust and durable.

It feels like once the accelerator is welded shut, you can be invincible, and even if you crash into a wall while driving, you'll feel incredibly powerful and safe.

He walked around the car; it was longer and wider than any ordinary car on Earth. Judging from the wear and tear, it was quite old, but very well maintained. It exuded an aura of robust health despite the passage of time.

Yuan Zhu couldn't help but ask, "Mine?"

"Yes! It's yours. How does it feel? Are you satisfied?"

As she spoke, the senior student tossed the car keys to Yuan Zhu.

He reached out and grabbed the keys, feeling a surge of excitement. After more than three months, he was finally driving a car. But compared to sports cars, he still preferred motorcycles.

Wait a minute, something's not right. Why is it that after all this time, even though my Shadow Uniform is in racing mode, I've never thought of buying a motorcycle for commuting? Even that hoodlum Lu Rang used to be a midnight street racer.

Seeing him standing there in a daze, the senior student asked, "Why aren't you saying anything? Are you too excited?"

"Um...? I'm a little happy, but also a little unhappy. Does it look a bit outdated?"

The senior student sneered, "Ha, outdated? This is a famous classic model, and it's been professionally modified. The tires, the alchemical core... they're all custom-made. It's more powerful, faster, and more crash-resistant. It costs twice as much as the latest model from a dealership. If you're not satisfied, I'll take you to buy a new car."

Yuan Zhu quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, this is perfect. It looks like it's suitable for everyday life."

He gently tapped the sports car's exterior, producing a deep, dull metallic sound. A chill ran down his spine; he felt this car was completely unaffected by everyday minor scratches. It was so damn reassuring, was it bulletproof? He wondered just how much fuel—no, how much alchemical element it consumed?

Seeing him touching and tapping the car body, the senior student felt embarrassed and urged, "Can you drive?"

Yuan Zhu nodded: "Of course I will!"

He was a young, experienced driver who, not long after graduating and starting work at the factory, was forced to work overtime for the factory, delivering goods in a large truck without pay, and didn't receive a single penny of compensation until he resigned. He was also capable of handling local trucks carrying hundreds of tons.

The senior student then opened the passenger door and got in, saying, "Then I'll give you directions and take you to see the house."

Upon hearing that there were still houses available, Yuan Zhu perked up again. After getting into the car, he was at a loss as to where to insert the key to start it, creating an awkward atmosphere.

After some trial and error, I successfully learned how to start the sports car and gradually accelerate it. The driving method was simpler than that of a truck, and quite different from cars on Earth.

Under the guidance of her senior, Yuan Zhu quickly drove the car to the first property.

Having just moved yesterday and about to acquire a mountain (13 Yin Mountains + Cold Pool), and having vacated a haunted house, Yuan Zhu doesn't seem to have much emotional reaction to the new villa he's about to get.

After all, he had just experienced the thrill of the [Yinshan Land Deed]. No matter how luxurious a house is, how much more precious can it be compared to the mountains?
Even if there is an officially issued "Property Ownership Certificate", is it more authoritative than the "Landowner's Deed" recognized by "Du Ling Xing"?

...

Within half an hour, the two drove to view two properties, and finally drove across an iron bridge to arrive at their third property.

The three properties provided by the senior student aren't new, nor are they in top-tier luxury villa areas. However, the surrounding environment is excellent, with convenient transportation, close proximity to the commercial district, and not far from [Yuyuan].

In the terms of the past, it's a standard "school district housing + middle-class community," complete with subway, hospital, commercial street, and food street. Those who live here are all high-income earners with respectable jobs.

It's a hundred times better than the slum he lives in now. This is the ultimate dream that even his predecessor couldn't have imagined!
After comparing prices at several places, Yuan Zhu finally settled on the house in front of him.

The reason is simple: it's the closest place to his current 'slum'. He doesn't care about anything else; it's the fastest way to get to his younger brother's school from here. Even so, it takes almost half an hour by bus.

If they choose other housing, they will waste even more time going to school.

Yuan Zhu even started to wonder if he should get his younger brother a motorcycle too. A young man riding a motorcycle would be more likely to attract young women. My Yuan family has been noble for four generations. If I could use a motorcycle to take a young woman back to the villa every day, I would never have to worry about having children again.

I think I've done right by my mother's spirit in heaven!
But then I thought about it again. Given my brother's weak and submissive personality, riding a motorcycle to school would be a nightmare. Forget about dressing up as a trendy young man; he'd probably just get blackmailed and robbed by a trendy young woman, who might even take him and his motorcycle home.

The thought of his younger brother, who hadn't come home all night, waking up early in the morning in an unfamiliar bed, clutching the blanket and sobbing silently, while his energetic younger sister, who had also just woken up, glanced at him impatiently, a cigarette dangling from her lips, and said, "I won't take responsibility!"

Hmm...it seems to have met the Yuan family's requirement of having more descendants, so there shouldn't be any major problems. We still need to buy that motorcycle!
With a sigh, Yuan Zhu said, "This is the one!"

The senior student asked, puzzled, "Why do you look unhappy again? Is it because you think this apartment is too old and secondhand?"

Candle shook his head: "How could that be? I was just... inexplicably feeling sentimental. How much did this apartment cost?"

"Including the two courtyards, it's 30 in total, which is a great deal. You only need to pay 3; I'll cover the rest for you if you don't have the money. I've mortgaged your land in the suburbs and the future Frog Farm to the city hall. From now on, you only need to pay 1500 per month."

There was no one inside the detached house at the moment, so Yuan Zhu could only wander around the yard. After walking around for a while, he found that both the front and back yards were quite large.

On the left side of the front yard, there is a large flower bed, but it is neglected and now overgrown with weeds and wildflowers, looking quite messy. On the right side, there is a large, ancient tree, with a swing tied to its huge trunk by a thick hemp rope.

Going around to the backyard, he saw a small, dried-up pond covered with green plants. Beneath the lush vegetation was a layer of water accumulated from the rain, with several large, oddly shaped rocks on which sweet flag grew.

Despite the pond being nearly dry, the local humid climate has allowed these plants to thrive.

Outside the pond, a pebble path leads to a row of tall iron supports, covered with wisteria vines that meander like venomous snakes.

It's clear the previous residents had a good sense of style. Both the front and back yards were tastefully decorated. Despite being neglected for a while, a hidden beauty could still be felt amidst the apparent chaos. "It's actually quite beautiful!"

The senior student said, "The previous resident was a dentist. Apparently, something happened in his hometown, so he entrusted the house to be sold and left beforehand. Because he was in a hurry to sell, the price here is the most affordable."

Having confirmed her future new home, Yuan Zhu completely relaxed. Compared to a haunted house that she could only sneak into, this kind of house where she could openly enter and exit was much more reassuring.

"Now that you've settled on a house and gotten a car, and the other truck is parked at the [Frog Factory] construction site, shouldn't you be reporting for work soon?"

Yuan Zhu pointed to his face: "Me? Reporting for work? Going to work?!"

Why do these words look so strange together?!

Ah! I see! So after I transmigrated, aside from being forced to work one day at [Fang of Fire], I've been in a state of long-term unemployed freedom. Occasionally I'll do odd jobs at [Happy Home], but the rest of the time I've been happily just messing around!

Although I'm also striving in my entrepreneurial endeavors, it's a carefree and joyful experience. Making me clock in and out at work is just too painful.

The senior student ignored his thoughts: "That's right, in order to get our business on track as soon as possible, I commissioned a professional team to speed up the construction of your [Frog Farm No. 1], and it's now finished and topped out. The tap water has been connected and the drainage system is complete, so you can raise frogs with peace of mind."

Yuan Zhu counted on his fingers: "It's only been a few days?"

He recalled that he had inspected the frog farm construction site just three days ago. His own breeding farm was using construction powder to pour the pits dug on the ground. There were no walls around it, let alone a roof.

So, it was all done in just three days, no, it should be two days? That doesn't make sense!
"This is incredibly fast! The newly built [Frog Farm] is ready to use immediately, without needing to be left to air out for a while?"

Senior: "Quickly? I hired a professional construction team, not just any ordinary construction team. There are supernatural forces involved. Building a small [breeding farm] can be completed in half a day. Is that difficult?"

Yuan Zhu raised an eyebrow: "I'm just raising some ordinary frogs, is it really necessary to make such a fuss? All the facilities in my [Frog Farm] combined don't even cost as much as the appearance fee of a professional team, right?"

The senior student nodded in agreement: "Of course not! I didn't hire it specifically for you. The underground laboratory we need can't be built by an ordinary team. We can only hire a professional team, and while we're at it, we'll also help speed up the progress of your little [Frog Factory] so you don't idle around all day. By the way, I've also taken care of the two 'blank identities' you applied for from the academy. Is there any reward for that?"

Then, the senior student took out two blank cards and handed them to Yuan Zhu. He had previously asked Nie Yin to go to the academy to select the annual faith for the two siblings and submit it to the academy to apply for local residency.

Now, the senior student has taken the initiative to help, using her connections to get both applications approved. Once they get home, the two people will sign and blew their blood on the 'identity cards,' and their identity information will be entered into the files of the Runing City Security Bureau, creating a new connection between them and the city and the land.

However, Yuan Zhu, who has already reached the status of "Landlord" and is about to ascend to the position of "Landlord God," no longer has such an urgent need for this type of identity card.

As long as the whole family moves to the Yinshan Dharma Domain, no matter how evil, taboo, or intolerable Yuan Tang and her brother are, the Tiger Demon can protect them!
Hearing his senior sister boast, Yuan Zhu replied, "Thank you for your help. I will naturally repay you. I have arranged for an expert in cultivating spiritual plants for you. Once your greenhouse is repaired, you can ask her to help you cultivate otherworldly spiritual herbs."

The senior student instantly understood, looking at the two blank identity cards she had given Yuan Zhu, and asked, "Are they related to these two identities? Did they come from the same place as the 'contaminated seeds' you gave me?"

"you know too much!"

The senior student smiled and said, "Then you'd better bring them over as soon as possible. Not only is your [Aquaculture Zone 1] being completed quickly, but my [Greenhouse] is also nearing completion, and I'm planning to try out the seeds you provided."

Candle waved his hand: "Don't try it lightly. This batch of seeds is a bit special. It needs a unique and demanding growing environment to germinate successfully. Let the professionals handle it."

“We, the [Botanical School], are professionals. What I study is analyzing seeds from different sources, cultivating them in a standard environment, and then modifying them.”

……

After saying goodbye to his senior, Yuan Zhu got into his new car, stepped on the gas, and sped up instantly, turning around again and heading towards the [Rain Academy].

This time, we sped along and soon arrived at the academy gate. We got out of the car, showed our identification, and entered smoothly. This time, our destination wasn't the [Frog School], but rather the small chapel where the [Stigmata] had been imprinted.

There was no one in the church today. After asking around, Yuan Zhu finally found the old temple keeper by the lake not far away.

At this moment, the old man with the goatee was leaning back in a folding chair, holding a dried fish and leisurely fishing.

Yuan Zhu stepped forward and coughed lightly, "Ahem, excuse me!"

The old man turned his head, and after clearly seeing Yuan Zhu's face, he immediately recalled this young man whom he had personally guided into the path of sainthood. He was good in every way, and his strength was growing rapidly. But unfortunately, he was a bit stingy; he wouldn't even sell a [Sacred Seal]. No future for him!
"Oh, it's you. What brings you here? Well, you've already started forging the second seal so quickly. Without any foundation or foundation, aren't you afraid that your blind cultivation will delay your progress? What if you crash and burn?"

Unexpectedly, the other party cursed him right off the bat. Yuan Zhu gave a fake smile and said, "So, that's why I've come to ask you for advice."

The old man turned his head and continued staring at the fishing float, then spoke up: "Don't you know the rules? Consultations are not free. How can you come here with such a shameless and self-righteous attitude to ask questions? I don't owe you anything. Besides, even if you pay for the consultation, I can only reveal information within the general scope. Anything involving factional secrets will be kept confidential."

Yuan Zhu: "Um... We are all fellow Daoists of the [Taihuang lineage], and I was personally guided into the [Holy Hall] by you, sir."

"Stop! Stop! Who knows what kind of evil magic you've been secretly practicing? Even the most basic connection between us [Holy Mark] has been severed. Don't even mention that you're from the [Taihuang lineage], there's no longer any kinship between us."

The old man shook his head repeatedly, refusing Yuan Zhu's attempts to get close to him.

Candle was puzzled: "Huh? What do you mean the basic connection between [Stigmata] is gone?"

The old man squinted and asked, "Can you sense the holy light within me?"

Yuan Zhu activated the [Soul Crystal] and used [Detect Evil] on the old man, instantly receiving positive feedback such as 'He's a teammate, we're on the same side, the holy light is pure, senior...'

So he replied, "Yes, you can!"

The old man asked again, "Is it friendly?"

"I feel safe with someone in the same industry, someone like us. Does that count as being friendly?"

"That's nothing. This is just normal feedback from someone in the same faction. Under normal circumstances, your [Stigmata] was bestowed upon me by the [Lord of the Yellow Emperor] after I communicated with him through a proper [Three Sacrifices Ritual]. So you're practically my mentor, and we have a mysterious connection in the higher 'Holy Light Root Dimension'."

"To put it this way, if you commit evil and fall from grace, I will be implicated. If you are exceptionally talented and make rapid progress, I can also benefit from this connection. If you choose to go further and join the [Taihuangdao] lineage, I can grant you some 'higher-level holy seals' that are beyond your capacity."

"But now, this secret connection has disappeared, it has been severed. The effect of the ceremony that we painstakingly held back then has been almost completely destroyed. Between the two of us, we are just strangers, and all the good karma we formed has evaporated. You still have some connection with the [Taihuangdao], otherwise I wouldn't bother with you."

(End of this chapter)