In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 115 Great Confucian Scholars, Roots and Seeds

The Mystic Ice Elixir seems to be a fairly normal method used by immortals.

It was made by a master alchemist, who refined rare and precious plants into pills in a furnace. These pills can suppress the mind and calm the various demons and desires that arise from the six senses and six desires.

Then things like nerve severance surgery and emotional replacement chip implantation are a bit extreme.

They all use technology to make people emotionless and devoid of desire, like robots.

Since one is without emotion or desire, there will naturally be no disturbance from the spirit of desire.

Although this is a shortcut, it is directly effective.

Moreover, once one's spiritual practice progresses, one can recover through surgery at any time.

While some problems may inevitably arise later, there are naturally corresponding technical solutions.

This is a technology-assisted cultivation method that has only become popular in the Federation in the last hundred years.

Many people have also cultivated themselves to a very high level through this method.

The downside is that this path is very expensive, probably costing more than a hundred times more than traditional cultivation methods.

Moreover, the highest level, based on examples, is only the Grandmaster or Dharma Master.

Let alone the possibility of becoming an immortal, no one has ever reached the level of a grandmaster or a great mage.

There are still many large corporations in the Federation, including the Federation's research institutes, that are still researching this path, and judging from the introduction here, it seems quite promising.

Xie Ling thought about it for a moment and decided to give up.

Regardless of whether it's reliable or not, the expense is beyond his means.

A single nerve block surgery costs at least tens of millions of dollars.

To safely break through the barrier of lust, one must undergo at least four or five surgeries.

That chip is even more expensive.

The string of numbers was so long that even Xie Lingxin found it glaring.

He couldn't help but say speechlessly, "Uncle Jiang, are you overestimating me, or are you trying to mock my poverty?"

Jiang Daqiu seemed to know why he reacted this way, and chuckled, "You're overthinking it. I just wanted to tell you that cultivation isn't that difficult."

"From the Great Destruction to the Great Recovery, and now, cultivation has few secrets left. It can basically be solved with money. Problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all, except for becoming an immortal."

"So, young people, don't rush things. As long as you keep your life and your career, you'll definitely have a bright future!"

"..."

What you said makes a lot of sense.

Sadly, I happen to be one of the poorer groups...

Xie Lingxin looked somewhat worried as he gazed at the few martial arts techniques that had captured his heart.

"Hitching Post": Visualize the mind as a spirit, the hitching post stabilizes the mind. (From a worldly text; Contribution: 50)
"The Diagram of Slaying the Dragon and Refining Yin": Visualize the desire spirit transforming into a dragon, then reverse its course, first strengthening the desire spirit, then slaying it. Mortal World Grade; Federal Currency: 350 million

The White Emperor's Pure Spirit Talisman: Visualize the White Emperor descending to earth on a dragon, bestowing upon me the Pure Spirit Talisman; the White Emperor embarks on his journey, the dragon riding the dawn, granting me this precious talisman to protect my seven souls. Ten Directions Grade; Federal Currency: 5000 million

*Jade Elixir of Rejuvenation*: Visualize the golden elixir beneath your tongue, cleansing your mind and spirit; the clear water of the Jade Pool irrigates your spiritual field. Ten Directions Grade; Federal Currency 9500 million.

"Ugh……"

Xie Lingxin sighed, her eyes vacant: "Uncle Jiang, I'm now certain that you're just mocking me for being poor."

Jiang Daqiu knew exactly what he was talking about, and said with a smile, "It's not that bad, it's not that bad."

"It's just a few tens of millions. With your abilities, you can earn that in three to five years."

"Both the White Emperor's Pure Spirit Talisman and the Jade Elixir are superior methods within the Taoist lineage,"

"The former is an extremely profound sexual technique, enough to help you reach the fifth level of enlightenment,"

"The latter is even more extraordinary; it is the true orthodox Taoism, the Golden Elixir Path, cultivating both body and spirit, and connecting the twelve heavenly gates of the physical body and mind."

"If one truly succeeds in cultivation, even reaching the realm of a True Person will be within reach."

Xie Lingxin was too lazy to even complain, but asked curiously, "What is the True Person Realm?"

Jiang Daqiu said, "This is an ancient term. Although everyone knows that the path of cultivation is the right one, the most perfect one, where the mind and body advance together."

"But those who could actually do it were extremely few; in ancient times, it was practically one in a billion,"

"In the current Federation, although the cultivation methods are no longer many secrets, progressing along two paths simultaneously is still difficult due to limitations in talent and resources,"

"Therefore, the paths of martial arts master and spiritual master exist. Once one breaks through the six levels of physical or spiritual barriers, one is considered to have transcended the realm of mortals."

"But in reality, where in ancient times were there such detailed and clear divisions? The twelve heavenly gates of life and death are the necessary paths to cultivation, and none can be omitted,"

"Once the twelve heavenly gates are broken, the mortal body is shed, and a jade bone immortal body is refined, returning to one's original nature, which is called a True Person."

"His body was empty and void, and he was in harmony with the Dao. He could eat qi and not die, and his lifespan exceeded three hundred years. He was probably equivalent to a grandmaster or a Dharma master in modern times."

“In ancient times, there were all sorts of cultivation methods and strange and varied doctrines. How could it be as unified as it is now?”

"Just like Buddhism has Vajras and Arhats, which are roughly equivalent to titled martial artists, spiritual masters, grandmasters, and Dharma masters,"

"Confucianism also has great Confucian scholars, which are quite remarkable. To some extent, they can be compared with great masters and great Dharma masters."

Xie Lingxin's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this: "A great Confucian scholar? There really are such beings? Just by reading books, one can acquire the power of a grandmaster or a great sorcerer?"

He had witnessed the fight between the Corpse Buddha Craftsman and Fan Dongliu last night.

That power was like the mighty force of heaven and earth; in the face of such power, mortals could hardly even muster the thought of resistance.

How terrifying are the grandmasters and great mages above them?
Can reading bring out this kind of power?
Jiang Daqiu waved his hand and said, "The great Confucian scholars of ancient times were quite different from ordinary cultivators."

"Their demands are too high. Even in today's Federation, where most cultivation methods are no longer secret, there are still many mysteries surrounding beings like them."

"Some believe that what they are cultivating is the ultimate willpower, which can also be considered a kind of mental strength,"

"Some people believe that they rely on profound knowledge, on an unparalleled understanding of a particular field—that's the power of knowledge,"

"However, regardless of the method, almost no one can recreate the path of the ancient Confucian scholars, um... except for the Three Sages."

"Among the Ten Immortals and Three Saints, two of the Saints were masters of classical studies, and their paths were somewhat similar to the cultivation of ancient Confucianism."

"These two saints did not learn any superior techniques, nor did they possess any supernatural powers. They were mortals, yet they had incomprehensible spiritual power, making them almost immortal."

Xie Lingxin recalled that Jin Su had mentioned the issue of her root potential to her before.

It is said that neither of these two saints possessed superior innate talent, thus they could not learn superior techniques, nor did they have supernatural powers. They merely relied on their own knowledge and willpower to forge their minds into something flawless, and their spirits radiated an immortal light.

Transcending the mundane world, a scholar of both heaven and man.

Jiang Daqiu shook his head and said, "This path is too difficult, and the requirements are too high. A pure heart and an unbreakable will are just the basics."

"So these two sages had no successors, and no one could learn their methods. Whether they were the methods of ancient Confucianism, I'm not quite sure."

Xie Lingxin touched her chin.

I'm pondering what Wangcai said about Lao Xie. Could it be...?

Can't you?
With Xie's character, how could he be a great Confucian scholar?
So, even a great Confucian scholar likes to wear green?
pull!
Strictly speaking, Lao Xie doesn't really have many flaws.

But this very point made Xie Lingxin look down on him.

Jiang Daqiu suddenly sighed: "Speaking of which, the existence of the two saints is a great fortune for us humans, but for them, it is an eternal tragedy..."

Xie Lingxin asked curiously, "Hmm? Why is that?"

Jiang Daqiu shook his head: "You don't need to know these things now. Knowing too much may not be a good thing."

"Your desires are stirring right now, so you'd better hurry up and resolve this as soon as possible."

"My advice is to take a leave of absence, find a quiet and safe place, and stay in seclusion for a period of time without being disturbed by the outside world."

"The spirit that subdues desires has always been associated with 'severing external ties.' In ancient times, various families practiced retreating to the mountains to avoid the world or observing precepts at home, all in order to sever external ties."

"Desire stems from human desires and material desires, and the five senses are the culprits, especially the ears and eyes. As the saying goes, 'Nothing is more wicked than the ears and eyes.' Don't underestimate the seemingly ordinary sounds and sights of the outside world."

"You felt it just now too, didn't you almost flirt with Xiao Su when you saw her?"

Xie Lingxin: "..."

"Uncle Jiang, you'll get a beating sooner or later for that mouth of yours."

"You'd have to be able to beat me first. Hey, where are you going?"

"I'm poor, I'll go ask the bureau chief for money!"

Watching Xie Lingxin run away, Jiang Daqiu curled his lip: "You think the bureau chief is your father? You want money too? I want some!"

……

"Director Dai!"

Fat Orange had just finished a conference call and was still furious, but when he saw Xie Lingxin, he immediately put on a smiling face.

"Xiao Xie, how are you? Are you alright?"

What happened last night still haunted him.

Knowing how crazy that old woman Wang Yinglan was, he would never cooperate with this operation no matter what.

He almost lost his precious treasure!

"Director, I'd like to ask when we can receive the reward for the leaderboard?"

He now only has 50 contributions left, worth about 100 million.

I can't even afford the cheapest copy of "Tethering the Horse".

"Oh, that should be ready in a few days. What's wrong? Are you short of money?"

The chubby orange dog chuckled and said, "You've come at the right time. Is that black and white fat dog yours?"

"..."

Although it was a vivid description, Xie Lingxin still felt a little wronged for Wangcai.

"Um... Director, I've heard that the legend of living beings breaking through limits is a taboo in the Federation?"

Xie Lingxin cautiously probed.

Fat Orange smiled upon hearing this: "What you said is true, but... you learned the art of summoning gods from the Huo family, right? You should know that their family has a family tradition of exorcising evil spirits."

Xie Lingxin was taken aback, then nodded.

Fat Orange said, "That's right. The power to ward off evil comes from the God of War who wards off evil. This God of War who wards off evil is also a deity, but his power has been passed down in the Huo family for countless generations."

"If everything were truly banned, how could this happen?"

"But……"

Xie Lingxin was interrupted before she could finish speaking: "Alright, some things, as long as they exist, prove that they are allowed by the rules, so just don't bring them out into the open."

He paused for a moment: "Otherwise, those bastards at the clan management office could have taken you down just based on this one point, and I wouldn't have been able to keep you. Why didn't they do that?"

Have you ever heard the saying, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black"?

"How can someone who walks in darkness year after year not be corrupted by it?"

"The religious affairs office also has the responsibility of supervising deities..."

Fat Orange didn't continue.

But Xie Lingxin already understood.

Even the religious affairs office has deities!
"Let's not talk about that!"

Fat Orange stopped there, laughing, "Your fat dog did a great job last night. Since it's yours, then it's on your head."

Xie Lingxin now understood that Fatty Orange was doing it on purpose; in his mouth, Wangcai could only be a fat dog, not some kind of deity.

"You made a significant contribution to this operation, and you can personally receive 50 contribution points. I can approve that for you immediately."

As he spoke, he made a phone call right in front of him and said, "The money should have arrived by now, take a look."

Xie Lingxin glanced at her phone.

Contribution: 100
Pretty!

"Thank you, Director! I'll be going now!"

He was in a hurry to exchange for the "Horse Hitching Post," and this was all he could afford.

"wait."

Fatty Orange called out to him, "You can't go back to Leigong Village for the time being, and it's not safe there either. I'll have someone arrange a safe place for you to stay."

Xie Lingxin's eyes darted around: "Director, can I go and live with Shen Wen?"

"Shen Wen?"

Fatty Orange was taken aback for a moment, then said, "His place is in the city, so it's quite safe... Okay, I'll tell him in a bit that you two can stay together for the time being, so you can look out for each other."

"Thank you, Chief!"

Hehe, with Fatty Orange speaking up, Ah Gou can't refuse even if he wants to.

Fatty Orange's face instantly darkened as he watched Xie Lingxin close the door.

He gritted his teeth and muttered, "Those bastards at the Religious Affairs Bureau really want to uproot my Environmental Protection Bureau!"

This is a big deal; even he might not be able to cover it up.

He already knew that Xie Lingxin's mother was Qu Yuzhen, Chen Yuntao's wife.

How could they not investigate during onboarding?
I never expected that this woman would be an important figure in the White Lotus Society!
Xie Lingxin is a blood relative. Regardless of the actual relationship, it's like mud falling into your crotch—it's hard to explain...

(End of this chapter)