I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 168 More Than One Spot of Watery Glistenings

Shanghai Library

Braving the scorching August sun, Gu Yifan stepped up the stairs and entered the gate of what is known as the largest library in Asia.

A cool breeze blows, keeping the outdoor heat at bay.

"call"

Gu Yifan stood at the entrance and looked around the hall. The spacious and clean hall had a wide view, and although it was bustling with people, it was unusually quiet.

"I didn't expect the library to be so crowded." Gu Yifan was somewhat surprised.

I thought there wouldn't be many people on a weekday.

Some of them were tourists, but most were young people.

If you can't find a job right now, or if you're studying for graduate school entrance exams, spending an afternoon in a quiet place like a library is a great option.

However, Gu Yifan's purpose was not to come to the library to cultivate his mind. Even if he were to cultivate his mind, he would prefer to do so while lying in Lin Wanyu's arms.

"System? Say something, system."

Gu Yifan had a sudden thought and asked silently.

The bookstores on the commercial street alone have all kinds of books, so what about this largest library in Asia?

He hadn't thought of that before.

It was a sudden flash of inspiration that made me think of it; indeed, people should think more creatively.

For example, if the timing is right, it's possible to marry three wives in the same neighborhood at the same time, and even use one wife's money to spend on another.
Daring to think and act is the beginning of success!
Looking forward to it.

The system remained silent for a moment before issuing a notification.

Today, you stroll through the streets of the ancient seaside town shrouded in thick fog. You've heard that the town hides many secret places that only appear under special circumstances.

You discover a series of dilapidated alleyways, among which a gilded, peeling signboard catches your eye—"Haichuan Bookstore".

You initially dismissed it, having witnessed firsthand the vast collection of ancient books in the coastal library, but an unseen calling compelled you to step inside!

[The moment you stepped inside, you activated a special and ancient teleportation array!]

When you wake up again, you find yourself in a quiet, dark room with no way out.

You forced yourself to remain calm, slowly and cautiously advancing down the corridor. Pushing open a large door, a breathtaking view suddenly appeared before you!

[You'll be greeted by towering bookshelves, housing countless books—a sight that will leave you speechless!]

[By reading the ancient, gleaming inscriptions behind the door, you discover that this is actually the bookstore created by Haichuan Ancient Sage, the first city lord of the ancient coastal city ten thousand years ago!]

The text tells you that this bookstore contains tens of millions of volumes, among which lies a hidden ancient scroll containing a cultivation technique long lost by the ancient emperors of the Eastern Wilderness!

[Those who are destined to receive it will obtain it!]

You are thrilled and determined to explore this hidden place thoroughly, but remember, you can only take one book from it!

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It turns out that people can actually laugh when they're extremely speechless.

"System, you're fucking interesting."

So you're saying there's something good in here?

Although Gu Yifan was speechless, he still caught the key words: Emperor's Technique?
This was totally worth it! This trip to the library was definitely worth it!

Gu Yifan cut straight to the point, asking, "Give me a hint."

Finding the book you want in a huge library is no easy task.

In addition, the ancient emperor's cultivation technique sounds very powerful, so it seems that coming to the library today was the right decision.

[System prompt: Consume one Source Stone or one million Spiritual Energy?]

Gu Yifan: "."

He had a "mmp" in his mouth but didn't know whether he should say it.

I knew the system would definitely load the consumption program; it's an established rule that can't be changed.

No wonder they were spouting such glowing praises earlier; they were just waiting for this.

At the same time, Gu Yifan had another idea: "System, can Originium be considered a form of currency?"

That's right, Origin Stones are formed by compressing a large amount of spiritual energy. They are a universal high-level currency in the cultivation world and can also be used to purchase certain items within the system.

"Then what does the spiritual power mean?" Gu Yifan asked curiously.

You can exchange spiritual power from your system account at a 1:1 ratio, or you can directly exchange it for source stones.

Gu Yifan seemed to be thinking, "So, one million for one source stone?"

There are still over four million unwithdrawn accounts in the system, which is equivalent to only four Originium.
But then I thought about it again. Those valuable gems and diamonds can sell for tens of millions, so a million for a single source stone isn't a bad deal.

If spiritual energy were to revive in this world, and Gu Yifan were to resell his property, countless wealthy individuals and even nations seeking extraordinary power would likely be willing to pay exorbitant prices to purchase it.

Of course, this world is just an ordinary world.

Should we change it?

"Changed!"

Gu Yifan said decisively that if it really was the advanced cultivation technique he needed, exchanging it would definitely not be a loss.

You might get Originium by doing daily tasks, and a million is just a drop in the bucket for Gu Yifan.

“Use the balance,” Gu Yifan added.

[You have chosen to have one million deducted from your balance! Deduction successful, route marked on map]

Gu Yifan stood at the door for quite a while.

He attracted the attention of many staff and tourists, mainly because he was a handsome man with a straight posture and good looks, making it hard not to take a second look.

If an ordinary person doesn't wear makeup, their skin or facial features will have some minor imperfections.

But Gu Yifan's bare face is absolutely stunning, and his skin is flawless and radiant.

The staff assumed he was waiting for someone and didn't approach him to ask if he needed help.

In the laid-back environment of a library, even the staff are quite lazy.

At this moment, several girls who looked like college students came out together.

One of the girls happened to see Gu Yifan standing at the door.

Wow, look! A handsome guy!

Excited voices rang out.

In an instant, all the girls' eyes fell on Gu Yifan, after seeing his face.

The gazes that had been indifferent before suddenly became intense.

There are plenty of handsome men and beautiful women in Shanghai, but Gu Yifan stands out even among the most handsome guys.

"He's really handsome and has a great physique."

"What is he waiting for? He seems to be alone. Why don't you go up and strike up a conversation, and ask for his contact information?"

"Why don't you go?"

"I'm not as pretty as you~ Go away, go away."

"Whoever likes it can go."

Just as the chattering female students stopped and began to whisper among themselves...

Gu Yifan, who was standing still, moved, raised his head, and walked into the library.

"Wow, that handsome guy is coming over, he's coming over."

The girls were so excited that their faces trembled, and scenes from various TV dramas flashed through their minds.

Will he try to chat them up?
One step, two steps, three steps.
It's getting close!

Just as the young girl was already enacting a romantic drama in her mind and had already thought of names for their child.

Gu Yifan walked quietly past the group of girls.

Without leaving a trace, not even turning its head.

Several girls' hearts were broken at the same time.

They were heartbroken.
Gu Yifan had no idea that the girls he passed by had gone through a process of meeting, getting to know each other, falling in love, getting married, having children, and then heartbreak and loss in a short period of time.

Well, he didn't even know someone was watching him.

Gu Yifan was looking at the mini-map.

The map shows a scaled-down version of the library's interior, with a yellow line marking the route.

"It's on the second floor."

Hopefully, this million-dollar sum will be well spent.

The second floor has a larger study room with rows of long tables, which are almost always full of people.

But it remained quiet.

Humans are such strange creatures; a few people might make a ruckus and cause a disturbance, but a group of people with rules and regulations can sit down quietly.

This is a code of conduct derived from moral concepts.

Just like if someone changes girlfriends every day, people might envy or despise him, but at most he'd be considered a scumbag.

However, if a person has multiple girlfriends at the same time, it violates moral norms.

However, as long as you dare to break with conventional thinking, it's not a big deal.

Who says it's not pure love for them? As long as they grow old together and don't break up halfway, that's pure love!
Gu Yifan shook his head, wondering why strange thoughts kept popping into his mind lately.

It's near, it's near!
Gu Yifan looked expectantly at the area indicated by the system.

The pupils dilated slightly.

Fuck!
"Taoist Classics Section"

Gu Yifan was stunned.

"System, you son of a bitch!"

His teeth were a little sensitive, that's all?

Even if the system doesn't give a notification, he will definitely come looking for us. Wouldn't that million have been wasted?

Okay, okay, system, you know how to trick people.

Gu Yifan's forehead creased with a few black lines as he realized that this was a modern library, with all kinds of books neatly categorized, making it easy to find a book.

Oh well, you can't gain without losing.

Gu Yifan advised himself that it wouldn't be too late to check which book the system had marked before greeting it.

With so many Taoist books, who knows which one is the 'Great Emperor's Technique'? Gu Yifan walked to the bookshelf.

As soon as I turned the corner, I was surprised to find someone inside.

Hearing footsteps, the girl who was looking up at the books turned around.

The two of them made eye contact.

The girl was quite pretty, with a gentle and quiet demeanor mixed with a touch of charm. She had long, jet-black hair and dressed in a ladylike style.

Gu Yifan nodded to the other person.

When the woman saw Gu Yifan, her eyes lit up slightly, and she gave him a reserved smile.

She clearly had a good impression of Gu Yifan.

But Gu Yifan's mind was focused on the various Taoist classics on the bookshelf in front of him.

While other categories only have a handful of system-labeled colored lights, this place is absolutely vibrant and colorful.

Gu Yifan's target was hidden among them.

Somewhat nervous.

"Tao Te Ching, Zhuangzi, and the Heart Sutra."

These are all books written by historically renowned figures.

But none of them were labeled by the system. Thinking of this, Gu Yifan felt a little better. If the system had labeled him with the Tao Te Ching, he would definitely have asked the system for a refund.

"Strange. Why isn't it there?"

Gu Yifan frowned and looked around but couldn't find what he was looking for.

Did the system mislabel it?
Gu Yifan noticed that the pretty girl next to him seemed to be holding a book.

Take a closer look.

The system's yellow indicator is flashing above.

Gu Yifan: "."

Damn it, someone else actually got the Great Emperor's cultivation technique first! This woman is terrifying.

Looks like a fight is inevitable. What a load of rubbish!
"System, is this a coincidence or did you do it on purpose?"

Gu Yifan was conflicted. The 'Ancient Emperor Scripture' was right in front of him, but it was in someone else's hands.

Should I ask to borrow the book?

But he doesn't read any of these books, yet he's fixated on the one someone else is holding. What if he gets mistaken for someone trying to pick up a girl?

The beautiful woman didn't seem to be in a hurry to leave. Instead, she watched Gu Yifan curiously as his gaze swept over the bookshelf.

She seems quite interested in Gu Yifan.

She noticed that Gu Yifan had turned his head and was looking at the book in her hand.

What kind of book are you looking for?

The woman spoke first, her accent slightly Taiwanese, in a sweet, coquettish tone.

Since the woman had spoken up, Gu Yifan shamelessly asked sincerely, "Miss, could I borrow that book you're holding?"

"of course."

Gu Yifan breathed a sigh of relief, took the book from the other person, and thanked them, saying, "Thank you."

The woman tilted her head, a faint smile playing on her lips, and looked at Gu Yifan with an open and honest expression.

It's likely that they saw his book-borrowing behavior as a new way to strike up a conversation.

However, once Gu Yifan got the book, his attention was completely focused on it, and he had no time to pay attention to the people around him.

"Qi Body Source Flow"

Gu Yifan was taken aback when he saw the book title.

He was very familiar with this name; it wasn't a name from a popular Chinese animated series.

Is it possible?
But Gu Yifan quickly dismissed the idea, because the author's name was written on the cover of the blue book.

The three large characters, written in vigorous calligraphy, are Zhang Zhishun!

[Congratulations! Unexpectedly, thanks to your extraordinary luck, you actually managed to find the most inconspicuous yet most precious ancient imperial scripture of the Eastern Wilderness among countless volumes!]

This scripture was created by the ancient emperor of the Eastern Wilderness 100,000 years ago. It contains cultivation methods for all realms of cultivation and is extremely precious. If it were to appear in the world, it would surely cause countless cultivators to fight over it, triggering a bloody storm!

[While you were overjoyed, you were fully aware of the preciousness of this ancient imperial scripture, and you resolved to treasure it carefully and never tell anyone else.]

System, you're just bragging.
Okay, this time I'm not exaggerating. Gu Yifan had heard of this old man Zhang.

This old man lived to be 104 years old before passing away, and was hailed as a living 'land immortal'.

Later, after burning incense and changing his clothes, he ascended to heaven, leaving behind a legendary tale.

According to the timeline, this elderly person is still alive.

As Gu Yifan was looking through the 'Qi Body Source Flow', the woman beside him became even more curious about him.

She initially thought that Gu Yifan was asking her for a book instead of reading other books because he wanted to flirt with her.

Looking at this young and handsome guy so engrossed in reading, could it really be just a coincidence that he was looking for this book?
"Handsome, do you really like this book?"

Hearing that sweet, coquettish voice, Gu Yifan remembered that there was someone else beside him.

Turning his head, Gu Yifan looked at the woman and smiled awkwardly, "Sorry, I was just looking for this book."

"Oh? Is there anything special about this book?" the woman asked curiously.

"Um"

This woman talks a lot.

But since the book was taken from the other person, ignoring them now would feel like turning your back on them.

Gu Yifan thought for a moment and explained, "I want to write a novel based on this book."

"novel?"

The woman's eyes lit up slightly. "You're a writer?"

"I studied directing, not writing," Gu Yifan said, bringing up his major.

"I see." The woman was slightly disappointed.

Looking at the handsome young man in front of her, the woman's eyes lit up, and she smiled as she extended her hand, "Can I have this book back now?"

Gu Yifan: "."

Damn it, this opportunity that's within my grasp, am I really going to just hand it over to someone else like this!
This woman clearly had ulterior motives.

Being too handsome isn't good either, because women will always have their eyes on you.

However, on the other hand, Gu Yifan felt that this girl looked somewhat familiar.

It's definitely not a celebrity, nor someone I know.
Are those characters who appeared in the story?
Gu Yifan carefully examined the woman. She had a sweet, melodious voice, a quiet temperament with a touch of allure, and she liked to play hard to get!
understood!
This isn't the female writer Ziqiao will date in the future, what's her name again, Xiaoyu Xixi!
She updated her horror diary on her blog, which scared Lu Ziqiao half to death. After Xiao Hei investigated, he found out that she was just a female author who wrote horror novels.

"What~ you don't want to give it to me anymore?" the woman tilted her head, blinked, and smiled.

"No."

Gu Yifan had an idea. "I'm just curious why a beautiful and fashionable lady would think of reading such Taoist classics. It's a bit strange."

"Oh?" The woman crossed her arms and scrutinized Gu Yifan. "Then guess why I'm reading this book."

Hooked.

Gu Yifan knew that Xiaoyu Xixi's real purpose wasn't the book, so he decided to just brush her off for now.

Ziqiao! Make your entrance!

“I think you must not be a female Buddhist layperson,” Gu Yifan said with a smile.

Seeing Gu Yifan's smile, the woman was momentarily stunned; the impact was too strong for her to bear for the first time.

She felt as if warm sunshine was shining on her, and a sudden electric current ran through her body, making her feel tingly and numb.

It's the feeling of a girl's heart fluttering.

This kind of handsome guy is extremely rare, and since she's actually run into one today, she can't let him go so easily.

"Don't try to trick me into revealing anything. How about you guess my profession? If you guess correctly, this book is yours."

His tone was somewhat affected and pretentious.

However, Gu Yifan doesn't reject it.

He learned from the Lüshi Chunqiu that there are different ways to deal with different girls.

Women are good at using their charm to get what they want, and men can also use their personal charm to achieve the results they want.

Gu Yifan's smile widened even more. "Just a book?"

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That smile is dazzling.

The woman's attention was instantly drawn to Gu Yifan's smile, and her heart pounded wildly.

That smile is so captivating; she loves it.

A visible blush appeared on the woman's pretty face, from her gradually watery eyes to her unnatural movements.

Hmm, I imagine this isn't the only place that's watery.
The woman subtly shifted her position, biting her lip lightly, and said in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"Ten seconds left~ If you can answer, I don't mind making some more outrageous requests."

I mind, sister.

Gu Yifan hadn't expected his smile to be so powerful.

Does a mere smile make a cat go into heat?
Gu Yifan had seriously underestimated his current charm.

When Lu Ziqiao was working as a motivational speaker, his smile alone could charm countless young girls.

Moreover, Gu Yifan is definitely much more handsome than Ziqiao, and with the help of facial expression control and the added advantage of a good first impression.

He could easily be called a human-shaped self-propelled hormone generator.

It achieves the effect of Ziqiao's future motivational mentor without the need for a specific setting or background music.

Lu Ziqiao: Damn, if I had Lao Gu's skills, why would I even need to chase girls!

"Just smile, and girls will all flock to me! Gu Yifan doesn't deserve my Lü Shi Chunqiu at all! That's for men who truly work hard, not for guys like him who don't earn anything! (Sour)"

Gu Yifan deliberately waited until the countdown reached the last three seconds before smiling.

"I guess you're a writer too, right?"

The drizzling rain's last line of defense has been breached.
(End of this chapter)