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

Chapter 15 Divine Marks Envelop Him, Enough to Carry Mountains and Peaks

Why is it called "Carrying the Mountain" and not "The Mischievous Monkey"?

Xie Lingxin suddenly realized.

Bind the restless mind, lock away the six wastes.

The six senses temper the body, refining the false into the true.

With divine markings adorning his body, he can carry mountains and bear heavy burdens.

It is indeed incredibly mysterious.

This is just an introductory technique, yet it possesses such profound mysteries.

Nanhe Wudang might really be amazing.

Judging from Bai Ruhui and Yun Gui's expressions, it seemed that their five mountain patterns were nothing special.

But it should be better than the average one, right?

Being diagnosed with a moderate level of innate talent made Xie Lingxin feel somewhat discouraged and insecure.

Suppressing his distracting thoughts, he stood up and bowed deeply: "Thank you so much, Teacher Bai, for your support and help earlier."

The sound he just heard, and the sudden return of strength he had must have been due to some magical means Bai Ruhui had used.

Otherwise, he would surely be harmed by the mischievous monkey he had imagined.

Bai Ruhui waved his hand, signaling Yun Gui to go and help him up.

"This was my oversight, and I should make amends. There's no need for thanks."

In fact, it can hardly be called an oversight.

Xie Lingxin was truly beyond expectations. Who would have thought that he, a beginner, could achieve such a level?

Bai Ruhui opened his mouth, wanting to ask Xie Lingxin if she was willing to formally become his disciple.

But when I think of that person at the Environmental Protection Bureau, I just can't bring myself to say it.

In his view, with Xie Lingxin's talent, how could anyone not know?
Entrusting him to me was merely a way for him to guide him into the field.

I will definitely train them myself in the future.

After all, who would want to let go of such a rare talent?
That's the Environmental Protection Bureau; its background and foundation far surpass those of Nanhe Wudang.

You can't outmaneuver them, and you shouldn't try to take them.

I had intended to ask about the matter of consciousness, but I gave up on that idea.

Anyway, we can't steal it, and talking about it will only disturb our peace of mind, so let's not mention it.

If Bai Ruhui knew that Xie Lingxin was only here because she was shameless and had run into such an oddball as Jin Su.

It's just the result of two crazy people going crazy together.

Even if it meant forcing Xie Lingxin to stay, he was determined to solidify their master-disciple relationship.

"But this will make your cultivation a bit troublesome."

Bai Ruhui said, "The physical exertion of carrying mountains requires tempering the body with the six senses, which is extremely taxing on the mind. However, if one follows a step-by-step approach and cultivates the mind with basic visualization techniques, it is sufficient to sustain the effort."

"Your progress is so rapid, and you have engraved five mountain patterns, but your basic visualization skills are far from sufficient."

"Fortunately, your spiritual cultivation is already quite good, so you can hold on for some time."

“I told you to stop practicing the basic visualization methods for the time being, but now it seems you should speed things up.”

"If you have the means, it would be best to use the Spirit Pearl and the Fetal Breath Incense together. In this way, it would be roughly equivalent to your strength of carrying mountains with the Five Sacred Mountains on your body."

"When you get back, have a good talk with the person who sent you."

"Now that you have successfully visualized this mountain painting and imprinted it in your mind, you no longer need to come to view it every day. If there are lessons, I will inform you."

Fortunately, this kid has developed a strong spiritual awareness, so he can hold on for a while, but we still need to plan ahead.

After giving a few detailed instructions, Bai Ruhui dismissed Xie Lingxin somewhat listlessly.

With such a treasure before you, yet unable to touch it, how can you not feel disheartened?
Simply out of sight.

As for Xie Lingxin's rapid cultivation, it would indeed be a big problem if it were just him, but with the powerful Environmental Protection Bureau supporting him, it's not worth mentioning.

Xie Lingxin was completely bewildered by Bai Ruhui's complicated thoughts and left.

I was originally looking for an opportunity to ask about carrying mountains and carrying thunder.

But this should be a secret of Nanhe Wudang. If he speaks out rashly, it might arouse suspicion. Let's leave it at that for now.

As for his claim that carrying the weight of the mountain was mentally taxing and that his basic conceptual understanding was insufficient to support it, Xie Lingxin didn't pay much attention to it.

It's not that I don't believe it, but rather that things will work themselves out.

Just do your best in whatever you do; worrying about things you can't control is useless.

Where the heart leads, there is no need to ask which way is east or west.

How was the class?

As I passed the receptionist, a smiling young lady greeted me.

"It's... alright." Xie Lingxin considered his words carefully, feeling that he had chosen the right words.

It seems like everyone else isn't as good at learning as I am, that's because they're not smart.

I am naturally intelligent, but unfortunately my aptitude is too poor. In terms of cultivation, I am probably no match for those geniuses.

Well, I guess that's alright.

The young woman assumed he was similar to the others who left looking dejected, and casually offered some words of comfort:

"It's okay if you can't keep up. It's your first day here, so the main thing is to get a feel for things. Master Bai is a famous cultivation master in Leizhou. As long as you work hard, you will definitely benefit from it."

"Thank you, sister! I will definitely try my best!"

Xie Lingxin nodded vigorously.

The young lady's smile became even sweeter.

It's rare to see a younger brother who is so good-looking and well-behaved.

"Little brother, my name is Tian Tiantian. You can come to me if you need anything in the future."

"Okay, Sister Sweetie."

Xie Lingxin was overjoyed: "Sister Tiantian, have you eaten? Let's have a meal together as a way of thanking you."

Tian Tiantian's eyes look like crescent moons when she smiles.

I readily accepted the invitation.

After all, he's a handsome and well-behaved younger brother, and eating with him is a pleasure to behold.

Even if someone wanted to invite her, she wouldn't easily agree.

After a meal, she parted ways with Xie Lingxin and returned to the Nanhe Club. With her arms around the front desk, Tian Tiantian was completely satisfied when she suddenly snapped out of her daze from Xie Lingxin's sweet words.

Huh? Wasn't he the one who invited me to dinner?

Why am I paying the bill?

The crescent-shaped eyes became round due to the blank stare.

……

Sweetie, I will definitely repay you.

As evening fell, Xie Lingxin, her belly bulging, rode her electric scooter back to Leigong Village, feeling utterly content.

His basic beliefs drained his savings of many years.

The three million given by the pretty older sister was all used to pay for tuition.

Now all he can do is beg for money.
While Xie Lingxin was quite satisfied, she was also thinking about potential problems and wondering who she should mooch off next.
I touched my belly; it was round and bulging when I came back, but now it's flat.

Xie Xinling frowned deeply.

I had heard that cultivators could eat, but I never expected that I would experience such a big change after only mastering the Mountain-Carrying Stance.

It's truly a case of misfortunes never coming singly.

I'll be starting temporary work at the Environmental Protection Bureau tomorrow; the pay should be much higher than running errands myself.

But for spiritual practice, it's probably just a drop in the ocean, and it will take another month to get through.

Forget about the energy expenditure of cultivation, we can't even afford to eat.

I pushed the electric scooter to Old Ma's doorstep, pulled out the power cord hidden in the corner of the wall, put the meal aside, and got the electricity working first.

Hey! You little brat!

A loud shout startled Xie Lingxin.

"Hahahaha!"

A burst of laughter erupted, and Ma Fei's round face suddenly came into view.

Xie Lingxin shoved him irritably: "You unfilial son! You want to kill your father for money?"

Ma Fei was furious: "Hey? You unfilial son, do you even know whose territory you're on? Your father can cut off your power anytime, you know that!"

Xie Lingxin said calmly, "Okay, I'll go tell Lao Xie that you want to be my dad."

Ma Fei was shocked: "Godfather! You're wrong!"

Ma Fei and Xie Lingxin were classmates in elementary school. Coincidentally, Xie Lingxin was their homeroom teacher. Although a long time has passed, her influence still lingers.

"Attention, villagers! Attention, villagers!"

As the two were playfully fighting, a round, dilapidated minivan drove past in the alley outside, its piercing loudspeaker forcibly prying open everyone's ear canals and barging in.

"A village-wide meeting will be held in Leigong Village tomorrow night at 8 PM!"

"The location is the Xie Clan Ancestral Hall. Attention! Everyone must come! Everyone must come!"

"Attention, villagers!..."

As the bread rolls gradually disappeared into the distance, many people came out and began to discuss the matter, each trying to find out what major event had occurred.

(End of this chapter)