Bab 30 – Wang Hao
“Do I have to be even more unreasonable?” In order to leave the task house, Wang Lin was ready to do his best. He really wanted to see what the elders’ limits were.
Personally, among the honorary students, besides the two words trash and shameless, he had another title, namely the Black-Hearted King.
Compared to Liu’s disciple’s nickname, weasel, it was on a completely different level.
After Wang Lin had cultivated for a year in the dreamland, the spiritual energy in his body had increased many times over. He had reached the limit of the first layer. No matter how much he cultivated, his spiritual energy would not increase any further. So, one night, he began to try the spell to reach the second layer.
After failing many times, his hard work was not in vain as he finally managed to break through to the second layer.
The pores on his body were secreting black oil. After washing himself, Wang Lin looked at himself and saw that his eyes were like lightning. He looked completely different from before.
He stroked his chin and thought, “There’s only the spell for the third layer left. If I go back to Sun Dazhu to ask for the spell for the next layer and he finds out I’ve reached the second layer, he’ll definitely ask me how it happened. If I can’t explain it properly, it’ll bring me a lot of trouble.”
After thinking for a while, Wang Lin still couldn’t think of a good idea. He couldn’t help but frown.
Sighing, Wang Lin began practicing the Attraction Technique. After practicing for a year, Wang Lin succeeded 10 out of 10 times. Since he had reached his current level, he decided to try something more difficult. He found a large rock in the chore house and began practicing.
Another month had passed. What Wang Lin had done in the chores house had caused all the honorary disciples to complain endlessly. It was now winter, and the sect was beginning to prepare for the annual inner disciple competition.
This year was the Heng Yue Sect’s honorary disciple competition, held every ten years. Those who finished in the top three would become inner disciples. All the honorary disciples were honing their fighting skills and secretly plotting.
Therefore, things related to homework are delayed because everyone is too busy.
Wang Lin was very disappointed because he was still in charge of the chores. As for the inner disciple competition, he didn’t plan to participate. If he had the time, why not spend it cultivating in his dream realm?
Today, snow began to fall on Heng Yue Mountain. From a distance, it looked like a snowy plain.
Wang Lin wasn’t cultivating, but was standing quietly in the courtyard. The Attraction Technique was activated as if a giant hand was moving, pushing aside all the snow so that none of it would fall on him.
Turning towards his house, he remembered that his parents would have the stove on to keep the house warm around this time.
She would sit by the stove reading. Father would carve beside her, and mother would preserve pickled vegetables.
Sometimes, when he was tired of reading, he would sit beside his father, watching him carve. When he was in the mood, he would go and help his father. There was much joy between them.
Wang Lin remembers having some wooden sticks under his bed. Sometimes he would take them outside and play with the neighborhood kids on the ice.
Thinking of all this, Wang Lin took a deep breath. A cultivator needed to sever all mortal ties, and these were all thoughts that would interfere with cultivation. Wang Lin closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his mind was clear. He couldn’t sever all mortal ties, so he hid them deep within his heart.
As he recalled, his expression suddenly changed. He was now at the second layer of Qi Condensation and had awakened his divine sense ability. All of this was explained in the Three Layers of Qi Condensation book.
With a sweep of his divine sense, he noticed Wang Hao walking toward him. A moment later, the door opened. Wang Hao walked in, wearing a leather hat and a leather coat. He looked at Wang Lin, surprised, and said, “Brother Tie Zhu, aren’t you cold? Wearing these few clothes and still standing outside.”
Wang Lin chuckled, “I already knew you would come and see me, so I came out to greet you, you little bastard.” He didn’t feel the slightest bit cold. After reaching the second layer of Qi Condensation, he realized that his body was much stronger than before.
Wang Hao chuckled. He walked in and carefully looked at Wang Lin and said, “Brother Tie Zhu, why do I feel like you’re a little different from a few months ago?”
Wang Lin said, “That’s only natural. I’ve reached the second layer of Qi Condensation and can be considered immortal!”
Wang Hao’s mouth twitched. He entered the room and said, “Don’t brag. Our talents are almost equal. I’ve received the help of the Immortal Pill and still haven’t reached the first layer. But what about you, reaching the second layer? Impossible.”
Wang Lin didn’t bother to explain. Sometimes, even when he told the truth, people wouldn’t believe him, and if he lied, he might arouse suspicion. Ultimately, his relationship with Wang Hao wasn’t deep. It was better to be cautious.
Trusting someone at first sight was not something Wang Lin was capable of.
“Wang Hao, how come you have time to visit me today? Isn’t the pill house busy?” Wang Lin returned to the room and poured Wang Hao a cup of hot water.
Wang Hao took the hot water and blew on it a few times before taking a sip. He smiled. “You haven’t been to the pill shop to pick up your supplies for the past few months. I’ve been saving your portion and came to deliver it to you today.” As he spoke, he took out a small package and placed it on the table.
Wang Lin smiled faintly. He didn’t even look at the package, but instead stared at Wang Hao. He couldn’t believe Wang Hao had only come to deliver the package.
Wang Hao felt embarrassed after being stared at and said, “Tie Zhu, I heard you have been doing quite well at the chore house these past few months.”
Wang Lin poured himself some water. He took a sip and said, “Wang Hao, just say whatever you want. If I can help, I will definitely help!”
Wang Hao’s expression looked awkward. He moved closer and said mysteriously, “Brother Tie Zhu, I’ve always known you to be intelligent. To be honest, I know you have many talismans that honorary disciples use to return home. Could you lend me some?”