Exploring Immortality Cultivation

Beifeng suddenly grabbed Wang Qi and wouldn't let him leave, but then he released his grip, tapping his head, "Although Senior Brother should be happy to see you... Uncle Master won't be. I was persuading Senior Brother to return, but if Senior Brother encounters this lad, he might just stay in Divine Capital..."

Holy crap, what the hell is this! His Senior Brother is so amiable that upon meeting a handsome guy with such temperament, he would be reluctant to leave, and then his Uncle Master is actually in love with his own disciple...

In a mere few seconds, Wang Qi had conjured up a dog-blood story that included elements of BL, tortured romance, ethics, and melodrama. It was at this point that Beifeng finally made a decision.

"Come with me to a place."

Wang Qi forced a smile, "It's getting late, isn't it..."

Beifeng said earnestly, "Please, you must come with me to meet someone."

Wang Qi asked helplessly, "What's this all about?"

"My Senior Brother is working on a big project that involves processing data, but they can't find the right people for it." Beifeng explained, "You'd be perfect for the job."

"I have a feeling there's more to this story..."

"The pay is very good."

Thinking of his nearly empty wallet, Wang Qi immediately showed a knowing smile, "So, where are we going?"

"Wait a second, there are some things I have to deal with first." Beifeng motioned Wang Qi to step back and then once again conjured up the Qi Blood Light. The crimson light formed a vortex, and then Wang Qi felt as if something flew from the nearby tree into Beifeng's body.

"What's this?" Wang Qi was curious.

Beifeng looked somewhat tired. The use of Qi Blood Light was not something easy for him. He explained, "Life Flame is the essence of living beings, the power of Heavenly Calculation. When received, metal and stone could come to life, plants could undergo demon transformation, and wild beasts could have a Spirit Awakening. It's considered hazardous. Creatures contaminated by the Life Flame essence have a high likelihood of undergoing demonization, and after demonization, their talents surpass those of the ordinary Demon Clan. What I just did was extract the Life Flame essence you shot into the tree."

Now Wang Qi understood why Ai Qinglan, back in Dabai Village, was reluctant to refine and absorb others' Life Flames and yet also refused to disperse it—his own Holy Light could even aid ordinary objects in demonization, let alone if Ai Qinglan's substantial mass of Life Flames were to disperse. It was likely that within a decade, the site of Dabai Village would become a den of demons.

After wrapping things up, Beifeng took Wang Qi and flew towards Divine Capital. As they passed over the city walls, they didn't touch the ground but directly flew over them. While the soldiers raised their bows and crossbows, it was just a symbolic gesture to make their presence felt. The two flew through Divine Capital City for a while, and finally, Beifeng landed with Wang Qi at an alley entrance.

Following Beifeng, Wang Qi walked down the alley and came to a quadrangle that was renovated into the style of a Mongolian School, resembling a private tutoring center or an academy. It was already afternoon, and Wang Qi could only see a few children reading or playing there.

Then, a Black Robed Cultivator was standing at the entrance, affectionately patting a little girl's head, even nuzzling her with his face.

And on his robe's left shoulder, a divine beast Bi'an, symbolizing the majesty of the law, was embroidered with silver thread.

Holy crap, how did a pedophile get into the Law Enforcers' ranks! What's going on with this team's construction!

Just then, Beifeng called out, "Senior Brother."

The Law Enforcement Officer let go of the young girl naturally and stood up, saying, "Beifeng Junior Brother, how did data collection go today?"

"It was okay, but the most important result today is this." Beifeng pulled Wang Qi closer, "This is a top disciple of the Wanfa Sect!"

The young girl Law Enforcement Officer glanced at Wang Qi, her eyes lit up, "Cultivation is indeed profound! This Junior Brother must be the top among the Outer Disciples of Divine Capital, right? Please wait inside."

The Law Enforcement Officer turned to the little girls who had come for schooling and said a few words, likely telling them that the teacher had visitors and to play among themselves, waiting for their parents. Wang Qi took the opportunity to ask Beifeng, "What's this Mongolian School about?"

Beifeng spoke softly, "The residents of Divine Capital are of two kinds. One is the Ancient Method Descendants, either rich or noble. The other is the servants who attend to the nobles. Divine Capital Capital Branch can't organize lectures to preach Modern Method truths or open trial-based written tests for entrance. With so many troublesome rules here, it's hard for the servants to stand out. My Senior Brother took pity on these children, so he allocated an unused part of his courtyard to establish this Mongolian School. The school generally hires teachers to give lessons, and in their spare time, teaches the kids some Mathematics or propagates some simple truths of the Modern Method."

So this is sowing the seeds of science in the soil of feudalism!

Wang Qi felt a strange burst of excitement. This kind of thing, it had so much class!

After finishing his task, the Law Enforcement Officer walked up to Wang Qi and said, "Sorry about that, been tutoring at Mongolian School for a few months, got a bit too engrossed."

"No problem, no problem," Wang Qi responded. "Wanfa Sect, Wang Qi."

"Tianling Ridge's Yangshen Pavilion, Chen Feng." Chen Feng pointed out the Bi'an pattern on his left shoulder, "As you can see, aside from Seeking Dao, I'm also a Law Enforcer."

Chen Feng looked to be about the same age as Wang Qi, but he was very steady and his demeanor mature. Every gesture he made was effortless, and he naturally drew others' goodwill.

Chen Feng led Wang Qi and Beifeng into his yard. On the way, Beifeng quietly asked, "Senior brother, you seem a bit out of spirits, is there another big case? Is it that murder maniac from Divine Capital again?"

"Damn it," spat Chen Feng. "Today, out of nowhere, some idiot beat up an Intermediate Skill Cultivator near the Imperial City. And that cultivator happens to be a descendant of the Piaoyun family, with some influence in Divine Capital. Playing peacemaker has really drained me!"

"It was just beating up a Half-ancient Cultivator..."

"It's a sensitive time right now!" Chen Feng rubbed his forehead, "Seriously, that blockhead..."

Wang Qi gave Chen Feng a pat, "Junior Brother Chen, that..."

"What?"

Though the other's carefree cursing came off heartfelt without invoking dislike, Wang Qi still raised his hand and said, "The idiot you mentioned, seems to be me."

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"Name of the offender?"

Chen Feng looked at Wang Qi with a playful eye.

With an air of admitting guilt, Wang Qi said, "Wang Qi."

"Status?"

"External Affairs Disciple of Wanfa Sect."

"Employed at?"

"Wanfa Sect's Divine Capital branch for Outer Disciples."

Chen Feng shook his head, "Doesn't seem like it; you really don't seem like an Outer Disciple."

Wang Qi smiled, "External Affairs Disciple."

Chen Feng was not wearing the black Bi'an Robe of a Law Enforcement Officer, but instead the formal attire of Tianling Ridge. His blue robe was embroidered with brain gyrus-like patterns in gold thread, the cuffs adorned with stylized depictions of Divine Capital dendrites, and the hem decorated with symbols representing the soul from the Ancient Method Era.

The interrogation-like questions were just a joke, for Chen Feng's change of clothes meant that the person speaking to Wang Qi wasn't the Immortal Alliance Law Enforcement Officer.

It was the True Disciple of Yangshen Pavilion, dressed to receive guests.

Chen Feng smiled at Wang Qi, "You really aren't an Outer Disciple... but I didn't expect you to come to Divine Capital. This year's top scorer on the unified exam, True Inheritor of Wanfa Sect Wang Qi."

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Chen Feng, well, the prototype for him is a friend of mine, truly a neuroscience researcher. A few years back when I just started brainstorming this book, he was heavily into his 'stupid youth' phase of Yangshen Pavilion Cultivation practices.

Ahem, Brother Chen Feng, you certainly won't be reading this book, right? I can poke fun and you won't see it, right?!