Cultivating Immortality Starts with Rubbing a Computer

Chapter 205 Opportunism
“I especially enjoy working with smart people because I don’t have to consider their ego.”

"I didn't fully understand this principle before, but I do now."

"So please take me as your servant, Lady Nan Qiaoqiao."

"You don't need to consider my self-esteem at all."

"I am not a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I am just your dog."

"Please take me as your servant, Lady Nan Qiaoqiao!"

Nan Yufeng looked at the young man kneeling on the ground, or more precisely, kneeling before his sister Nan Qiaoqiao, his expression filled with helplessness.

His sister was also startled.

She snuggled into his arms.

The story goes back a few hours.

Led by the Taoist Tu Feng, Nan Yufeng and Nan Qiaoqiao arrived at the royal palace of the Li Dynasty.

Here, cultivators are high above.

The emperors of the mortal realm are nothing.

If it weren't for the fact that the emperor of the Le Dynasty was one of the four spiritual roots, and if the Qingshui Sect hadn't made no distinction between spiritual roots when recruiting people this time.

Emperor Hong Viet of the Le Dynasty could only squat in a corner of the palace.

Cultivators don't even need to curry favor with him.

Even if he were gone, cultivators could still run the country by using a few soul-controlling spells.

There is absolutely no difficulty at all.

Of course, the Clear Water Sect doesn't care about spiritual roots.

The difference between mortals and cultivators here is not insignificant.

After learning that Nan Qiaoqiao had a single water-based spiritual root, her treatment changed.

Flattery and sycophancy were constant.

When Emperor Hongyue learned of Nan Qiaoqiao's identity, he was so shocked that his face turned ashen.

The once arrogant Hongyue Emperor was invincible.

He thought that since he was a mortal emperor, his cultivation would surely be smooth sailing.

They believed that immortals were also human beings, and as human beings, they could not live without worldly offerings.

As the emperor, he had a financial advantage.

It didn't work.

It's totally useless.

Mortal identity is meaningless to cultivators.

Even cultivators have no restrictions on killing mortals.

Taoist scholars of the Lê Dynasty once tried to explain the scarcity of cultivators.

They fabricated a set of cause and effect, retribution, heavenly laws, merits and punishments, etc., to explain that the number of cultivators and their actions were restricted.

Therefore, rare theories are completely useless.

Cultivators are truly unscrupulous, fearing neither heaven nor earth.

You have to obey whatever they want.

The clever Emperor Hongyue naturally knelt down.

He was only unharmed because he had spiritual roots and knelt down.

Those without spiritual roots would have already met with a major disaster.

Even so, these cultivators were still terrified for a while.

They were not afraid of Emperor Hong Yue.

What I fear is the Immortal Sect.

What they fear is what kind of revenge Emperor Hong Yue, who has joined the Immortal Sect, will take.

Even more tragically, these cultivators dared not kill to silence witnesses.

I'm terrified that someone might calculate it with their fingers.

Once the secrets of heaven are revealed, no secret can escape.

Fortunately, it seems that the Shimizu sect realized that if the people below acted with too many concerns.

It is difficult to complete the task within the allotted time.

Therefore, a supplementary explanation was issued.

Matters of the mortal world, all is well in the mortal world.

Let those Qi cultivators do their thing without worrying too much about these things.

As a result, these Qi cultivators perked up a little.

But this can't go on forever.

The Immortal Sect's guarantee is the Immortal Sect's guarantee.

But the Immortal Sect lacks the ability to implement this policy. Would they really care about the interests of mere Qi Refining cultivators?
Will this guideline actually be implemented?
Would they turn a blind eye to their own disciples retaliating against Qi Refining cultivators?
This feud may be settled, but new feuds can easily arise.

Isn't it simple to settle old scores with new ones?

These are all things that Qi Refiners need to consider.

Therefore, in order to protect themselves, the Qi cultivators devised a plan.

That is to curry favor with those who have better aptitude for cultivating immortality.

Even if you are from a celestial sect, you can't possibly be able to establish your foundation with only four or five spiritual roots, can you?
Therefore, as long as the disciples of other immortal sects are recognized, using one immortal sect to control another immortal sect will surely guarantee absolute success.

"You dog emperor, do you even know your mistake!"

A mortal with three spiritual roots shouted at Emperor Hongyue.

His name was Er Gou. He was a beggar with no hands or feet, but after his spiritual root was discovered, he rose to prominence overnight.

In particular, Er Gou's spiritual root is three spiritual roots, and his status is even above that of Emperor Hong Yue, so he can scold him without any scruples.

At this moment, Emperor Hong Yue had no backbone left. He knelt down directly in front of Nan Qiaoqiao and Nan Yufeng: "I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong. My mistake was in not supervising that bastard. He killed your parents."

"It's my fault, it's my fault."

"I'll send someone right now to grind it to pieces and feed its flesh to the dogs."

Emperor Hongyue killed the prince who killed Nan Qiaoqiao and Nan Yufeng's father.

But he was, after all, a prince.

Even in death, one can still maintain a semblance of dignity.

However, now Emperor Hongyue, for the sake of the future, has completely disregarded any semblance of dignity.

It must satisfy Nan Qiaoqiao and Nan Yufeng.

“Bang, bang, bang—!”

He kowtowed repeatedly, causing blood to gush out, hoping only to gain the forgiveness of the brother and sister.

Nan Qiaoqiao hugged Nan Yufeng: "Brother, what should I do?"

She wasn't stupid; she knew that among all the people in the palace, she now held the highest position.

No cultivator can compare.

But she was still young and completely panicked in the face of this situation, not knowing what to do.

Hatred gleamed in Nan Yufeng's eyes: "I want to kill..."

“Ahem,” Tu Feng Daoist interrupted him at this moment, “Yu Feng, the Immortal Sect does not advocate killing. Even if you have a deep-seated hatred, the Immortal Sect does not advocate killing. I think I have told you this before.”

Upon hearing this, Nan Yufeng regained his composure slightly: "Thank you for the reminder, Daoist Tufeng."

The boy had come to understand that everything he had now was a gift from the Immortal Sect.

Disobeying the orders of the Immortal Sect is not the act of a wise person.

And there's no guarantee that anyone will actually carry it out.

"You may be spared the death penalty, but you cannot escape punishment. As the emperor of the Le Dynasty, your indulgence in the crimes committed by your own royal family members is a sign of inadequate supervision."

"Then I will..."

"I will kill you!"

At this point, Nan Yufeng's killing intent surged.

Yes, he lost all reason when he thought of his deceased parents.

He wanted Emperor Hongyue dead.

That's it.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Hongyue's expression turned even more unpleasant.

Does saying you won't kill really mean you won't kill anyone?
Emperor Hongyue had already learned about this in the past few days.

Whether it's an ordinary sect or a lofty immortal sect, the difference between them and mortal dynasties is actually not that great.

Even the power belongs to oneself.

The internal power struggles were even more blatant.

There are rules, but there are also ways to circumvent them.

With my talent, how can I possibly match the other person?

Once the opponent's cultivation level increases, I'll be dead sooner or later.

"it is good!"

"The Earth Peak Taoist shouted loudly."

His expression remained calm, and he didn't seem particularly surprised.

He already knew about the hatred that Nan Yufeng and his sister harbored towards the Li Dynasty royal family when he arrived.

The Immortal Sect says that killing is forbidden.

In Tu Feng Dao Ren's view, it was just a temporary rule.

A rule to prevent hatred from erupting temporarily before hiring.

Do you really think the Immortal Sect would directly recruit people who have mutual hatred?

Wouldn't that just lead to endless hatred spreading upwards from the grassroots level of the Immortal Sect?

Therefore, the Immortal Sect will ultimately select its members.

As for who to choose?

That means choosing talented and young people.

Even someone like Emperor Hong Yue, with four spiritual roots and over forty years old, was a mortal with little future.

That's what all the Qi Refiners present thought.

Tu Feng Daoist was even more satisfied with Nan Yu Feng's ability to break through this barrier.

After all, a fool can't go far on the path of cultivation.

“Bang, bang, bang—!”

Emperor Hong Yue kowtowed even louder, and even though blood was flowing freely and his vision was blurred, he dared not stop: "I am willing to serve you as your servant after joining the Immortal Sect, and all my salary will go to you. I only ask that you spare my life."

As an emperor, Hong Yue had seen far too many people who upheld morality and integrity.

But he knew that it wasn't morality, nor integrity.

It's not about profit.

"The people are brave in public battles but timid in private fights, and the villages and towns are well-governed."

The reason why ministers in the court whose interests conflicted with his dared to remonstrate to the death was because of this.

Most of them are backed by powerful families and clans.

Their deaths were not meaningless.

Having a sound protection mechanism will also benefit family members.

But what if Emperor Hongyue is dead?
There are no benefits whatsoever.

There are no guarantees whatsoever.

How could he not fear death?
Besides, if he wasn't afraid of death, why would he seek immortality?

Nan Yufeng said hatefully, "I want him dead!"

Seeing her brother speak up like that, Nan Qiaoqiao, filled with fear and hatred, said, "I'll kill him too!"

As the main character, he has already spoken.

These Qi Refining cultivators also spoke with smiles.

"Miss Nan, we will grant your wish. But there's no rush. Let's wait until the Foundation Establishment senior arrives."

"Yes, this is, after all, a mission from the Immortal Sect, and we cannot make a decision on it. But I believe the Foundation Establishment senior will satisfy you."

Tu Feng Daoist said, "Qiaoqiao, don't worry. We will help you keep an eye on this mortal to prevent him from committing suicide. Oh, by the way, do you want to kill his whole family?"

Nan Qiaoqiao turned her head towards her brother.

Nan Yufeng said directly, "Kill!"

Emperor Hongyue wanted to say something, wanted to do something, but he could no longer do anything.

His body was bound by magical power. With a gentle flick of his Qi Refiner, he was thrown into a corner.

The Qi cultivators didn't care about him.

Only ordinary people care about him.

They saw the once high and mighty emperor, the absolute ruler of the Le Dynasty, as nothing more than a stray dog ​​on the roadside.

Besides feeling a sense of shared sorrow.

The path to enlightenment and immortality is no different from that in the mortal realm, with its own hierarchy of levels.

This deepened my longing for the path of immortality.

Next, Nan Qiaoqiao enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention.

However, she was too timid and kept hiding behind Nan Yufeng.

Seeing this, the Qi cultivators had no choice but to remain quiet and dare not disturb them further.

Then comes the Foundation Establishment stage.

The Qi Refiners had already received notification before their arrival.

"The important person who came here this time is a disciple of the Qixia Sect, one of the three major sects in the Thousand Stone Domain."

"Although the Qixia Sect is not as good as the Immortal Sect, it is already the top tier below the Immortal Sect."

A sect without a Golden Core cultivator as its leader.

Just like in the past, there were no countries with a territory of three to six million.

Countries with more than three million people either expand rapidly, exceeding seven million.

Either the expansion fails, and the territory shrinks to three million.

The same applies to sects in the cultivation world; those who reach the Golden Core stage must either join a sect.

Either quickly break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Otherwise, there would be no place for them to stand.

After Fang Jun obtained information from the remnant soul of the Golden Core that he was unable to break through to the Golden Core stage, he...

And after gaining knowledge of the spirit of the Xuanming Palace.

There is a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.

The Immortal Sect may not want a new master of the Great Dao to emerge.

Previously, Fang Jun believed that there might be some resources that would require the area of ​​dozens of realms to generate.

Only then can one nourish the nascent soul.

The most likely explanation is a spiritual vein.

Perhaps only an area of ​​several dozen realms could give birth to a fourth-order spiritual vein that satisfies the cultivation of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Looking back now, that's impossible.

The Golden Elixir might still be needed.

But perhaps the Nascent Soul stage no longer needs any kind of spiritual veins.

For them, preventing the emergence of similar Dao controllers is most likely the most important thing.

For example, the Way of Heaven.

Such a vast Dao of Heavenly Secrets, covering the entire cultivation world, isn't it coveted by everyone?
Apparently there is.

But why didn't a second Heavenly Secret appear?

Is it that you can't understand it?

maybe.

However, Fang Jun strongly suspected that it was not allowed.

Just like a platform that expands to the point of defeating its competitors.

It will inevitably lead to monopoly.

The same applies to the path of the Nascent Soul; the more it monopolizes, the stronger it becomes.

This also explains why a celestial sect only needs one Nascent Soul cultivator.

Just think about it, even creating a law is this difficult.

How difficult is the Great Dao, which is far above the laws?

The simplest way to attain the Great Dao is naturally to follow in the footsteps of those who came before.

Just like achieving the Golden Elixir, it involves cultivating the great supernatural powers left behind by others.

Since the principles are similar.

Therefore, a single immortal sect can only have one Nascent Soul cultivator.

The birth of a second Nascent Soul is neither possible nor permitted.

Therefore, it is normal for the Golden Elixir to be controlled.

They were just one step away from reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

Although this step may be one that one can never take in their lifetime.

However, leaving a Golden Core cultivator outside allowed a Nascent Soul cultivator to suddenly emerge from among them.

That is also not allowed.

The old road is not allowed.

The new road might be able to be used to my advantage.

This is the root cause of Fang Jun's calamity regarding the Golden Elixir.

"Therefore, you must not be careless when facing the Qixia Sect's Foundation Establishment training later."

"Did you hear that?"

"heard it!"

A chorus of responses rang out.

They were very satisfied with their Qi cultivation.
This is something that must be emphasized again and again.

If we don't emphasize this, they'll be the ones who suffer if something unexpected happens.

Seeing that Nan Qiaoqiao was slightly nervous, Tu Feng Dao Ren comforted her, "Qiaoqiao, don't be nervous. You have the right to be at ease here."

"Because you will inevitably become a foundational being."

"And the Foundation Establishment level of the Immortal Sect is far superior to that of other sects."

Nan Qiaoqiao gave a soft "hmm" and didn't say anything more.

This made the Taoist Master Tufeng sigh.

He still admired Nan Qiaoqiao's brother's personality.

However, having dual spiritual roots is still inferior to having a single spiritual root.

"call out--!"

A figure suddenly appeared in the main hall.

Only after he appeared did a violent explosion occur.

"boom--!"

The sound was accompanied by a strong wind, but all of this was blocked by the figure.

"Greetings, Foundation Establishment Senior!"

The Qi Refiners shouted loudly.

Other mortals with spiritual roots followed suit and respectfully bowed, saying, "Greetings, Foundation Establishment Senior!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator said, "My name is Feng Luan, and I am a disciple of the Qixia Sect. Today, I have come to receive the mortals with spiritual roots that you have collected. Now, tell me, what is the situation?"

One of the Qi Refining cultivators, who was already prepared, immediately said, "We have at least managed to find one with a water elemental root..."

Upon hearing this, Feng Luan immediately interrupted the Qi Refining technique: "What did you say? A water elemental root?"

Seeing Feng Luan's urgency, the Qi Refining cultivator quickly said, "Yes, this..."

Before he could finish speaking, Feng Luan interrupted him: "Never mind, I'll do it."

As he spoke, a spirit-testing jade appeared in his hand.

With a sweep, a blue light immediately rose up, and the light was directed at Nan Qiaoqiao, who was in the front row.

then--

"boom--!"

Feng Luan, who had been hovering high in the air like an immortal, immediately knelt down.

He lowered his head and said, "I especially..."

"..."

"Please take me as your servant, Lady Nan Qiaoqiao!"

Nan Qiaoqiao's name was naturally the one Feng Luan had just asked those Qi Refining cultivators through divine sense transmission.

Nan Qiaoqiao nestled in her brother's arms and stammered, "What did you say? I don't quite understand."

Feng Luan was taken aback: "Do you know what 'servant' means?"

Nan Qiaoqiao nodded cautiously: "I know, but as a senior, why?"

why?
Feng Luan chuckled inwardly at himself.

Because I was so foolish, so foolish as not to cherish the opportunity that day.

Since he began carrying out Fang Jun's mission.

I spend almost every day in regret.

He regretted that his arrogance had offended Fang Jun.

He regretted not recognizing the true value of Bai Xiaoxin and not staying with her.

He regretted carrying out his master Feixia's plan to slander Fang Jun.

regret……

In short, Feng Luan had countless regrets.

Regret for the countless opportunities I missed.

Therefore, he vowed that he would never let himself regret it again.

“I am not your senior, I am your loyal servant, Feng Luan, a noble water spirit root cultivator, and the servant of Lady Nan Qiaoqiao.”

Feng's obsequious words caused an uproar at the scene.

Their previous actions were already astonishing, enough to make people's jaws drop.

Now they're even saying such shameless things.

Is this still the lofty Foundation Building stage?
Is it still necessary to maintain a foundation of respect?

Ordinary people don't feel it very deeply yet.

After all, they are still just ordinary people.

No matter how much he talks, he's never actually been in the world of cultivation.

However, it's different for people like Tu Feng Dao Ren who are practicing Qi cultivation.

I am completely baffled by Feng Luan's behavior. Why are you kneeling so skillfully?

They no longer kneel in private.

He knelt down right there in public, completely shameless.

I knew I would have been defeated too.

Of course, the above ideas are just thoughts.

Those who cultivate Qi have some self-awareness; they know they can't even kneel down if they want to.

Because they are only at the Qi Refining stage, the Immortal Sects wouldn't want them.

Perhaps only those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage are qualified for this.

Feng Luan sneered inwardly. He knew that his actions would inevitably make these people look down on him, especially those mortals who had not cultivated.

But so what?
Yesterday, I died because of my weakness for pride.

I, reborn today, live to seek the Way.

What do other people's opinions matter to me?

As long as my cultivation continues to improve, it doesn't matter if you don't approve of me or look down on me.

You still need to treat me with respect.

They tried very carefully to please me.

They were afraid that if I became unhappy, they would punish you.

This is me.

The great foundation building was chaotic.

And the great golden elixir of the future.

"Lady Nan Qiaoqiao, what do you think?"

(End of this chapter)