Entry System, Obtain Entry Work-Life Balance

Li Yang drifted back to consciousness and slowly opened his eyes, only to be greeted by the sight of an old man, a young girl, and a youth whose face was bruised and swollen, covered in bumps.

The three of them surrounded him, their faces etched with worry.

"This is..."

Seeing Li Yang's bewildered gaze and hearing his confused tone, Qi Yuan cursed in anger.

"Changshou, look at what you've done! Your Junior Brother has been turned into a fool. If anything happens to him, this old daoist will never let you hear the end of it."

The bruised and battered Li Changshou offered a sheepish smile and hurriedly explained, "It's nothing, Master. You know how the Soft Immortal Powder works; Junior Brother will recover in just a moment."

And indeed, just as Li Changshou had said, as Li Yang's mind began to turn, he quickly understood the situation.

That youth with the bruised and swollen face was likely his Senior Disciple Brother, the protagonist Li Changshou, who was as steady as an old dog.

It seemed this Senior Disciple Brother had been given a beating by Master.

However, there was a high probability that this was an act; this pitiful appearance was surely put on for Master's benefit.

"Master, what happened to me!"

Li Yang had woken up quickly, but he still felt somewhat weak.

The power of the Soft Immortal Powder was not to be underestimated; in the original story, even Master had been affected for quite some time after being struck by it, even making a fool of himself.

"Yang'er, how are you feeling now?"

Hearing Li Yang's voice, Qi Yuan flashed to his side, asking with a face full of concern.

"Master, I have no strength left. Am I going to die?"

Li Yang feigned grievance, putting on a pitiful expression as if he truly believed he was dying.

At this, Qi Yuan's anger soared even higher; this Li Changshou had actually laid such a heavy hand on a child.

Yet, he held back, gently stroking Li Yang's small head as he coaxed, "Don't worry, be good. You aren't dying; you were just poisoned by your Senior Disciple Brother. Your body will be fine in a little while!"

"Really? Master, you aren't lying to me, are you? Back when I was in the city, many of my little friends got sick, and their parents all said it was nothing, but many of them died!"

Qi Yuan's anger continued to rise, but he remained gentle and kind toward Li Yang.

"It's alright. Have you forgotten that Master is an immortal? When I say it's nothing, it's nothing!"

Li Yang believed Qi Yuan, his face full of earnestness.

"Mm, I believe you, Master."

Qi Yuan felt deeply gratified; what a good child this was.

That damned Li Changshou.

With that, he tucked the quilt around Li Yang and whispered, "Alright, good disciple, get some rest. Master is going to go have a little chat with your Senior Disciple Brother."

"Mm!"

He then turned to Ling'e and said, "Ling'e, stay here and look after your Junior Brother."

"Yes, Master!"

Little Ling'e nodded vigorously, her serious and earnest expression looking quite adorable.

After finishing these tasks, a cold glint flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes. He turned his head toward Li Changshou, who had already slipped to the doorway, and spoke in a chilling tone.

"Li! Chang! Shou!"

"Ma-Master."

Li Changshou was so frightened his hair stood on end. He plastered a smile on his face, then turned and bolted for the door.

Soon, Li Changshou's screams echoed from outside.

"Ah! Master, let's talk this over like reasonable people!"

"Oh! Master, this horsetail whisk is a Magic Artifact; it hurts like hell when you whip someone with it!"

"Ugh! Master, I'm your disciple too! You can't just abuse the older one because you have a new younger one, Master!"

Those cries and that comical tone were enough to make little Ling'e forget Master's instructions; she abandoned Li Yang and ran to the door to watch the show.

"Giggle, giggle!"

The sound of silver-bell-like laughter rang out, instantly making the atmosphere on Lesser Qiong Peak much more cheerful.

For the first time in over a hundred years, there was a sense of vitality and home!

Not long after, Qi Yuan returned to the thatched cottage with a Li Changshou who looked even more miserable.

Seeing that Li Yang had recovered, he gave instructions to Li Changshou.

"This master needs to meditate on the supreme profound dao. Take my token and lead these two to the main peak to register their names and collect their official disciple identity plates and monthly provisions!"

Having said that, he flicked his sleeves in a huff and departed as a wisp of green smoke.

Li Changshou bowed respectfully, his etiquette flawless: "Safe travels, Master!"

"Hmph!"

The only thing left for Li Changshou was a cold snort.

After a long while, Li Changshou finally straightened his back, and his body underwent a series of shifts; the injuries and disheveled appearance vanished in an instant.

Seeing Lan Ling'e looking completely stunned and dumbfounded, he felt quite satisfied.

But that kid named Li Yang, why did he have such an "as expected" look on his face?

If he hadn't carefully investigated the two of them, he would have thought this brat had been possessed.

He said to Li Yang, "Why, are you not surprised?"

Li Yang replied with a straight face, "Senior Disciple Brother, if you can poison Master, then you are naturally an immortal; what is so strange about having such transformations? However, to poison Master and then deceive him like this, isn't that a bit lacking in respect for one's teacher and the Way?"

Looking at Li Yang's earnest, serious little face and hearing his solemn, seemingly self-evident tone of criticism, Li Changshou was greatly shocked.

No.

You little brat, how are you so old-fashioned at such a young age?

We are under the Human Teachings; I think the Elucidation Teachings would be a better fit for you!

Of course, Li Changshou only muttered this to himself before taking out two pills and handing them to the pair.

"These are Qi Nurturing Breath Condensing Pills. They have no toxicity and their medicinal properties are very mild. Even mortals who have yet to cultivate can use them to nourish their vitality. Consider this an apology from your Senior Disciple Brother."

"Thank you, Senior Disciple Brother!"

The two took the pills and placed them in their mouths.

The pills melted upon contact, feeling like a mouthful of clear, sweet spring water that instantly refreshed their spirits.

Afterward, Li Changshou took the two of them on a tour of Lesser Qiong Peak to familiarize them with the environment, incidentally handing over the care of the Spirit Fish—one of the important assets of Lesser Qiong Peak—to Lan Ling'e.

He even put on a show of concern for his Junior Sister: "If you like them, the mission of feeding the fish every day will be left to you from now on."

Isn't this just dumping chores so he can have more time to cultivate?

As for Li Yang?

He didn't try to fool him.

This kid was too sharp; his attempts to hoodwink Lan Ling'e had already been seen through.

Being this Senior Disciple Brother really lacked any sense of prestige.

But this was fine too; with such a precocious little brat around, there would be fewer troubles on Lesser Qiong Peak in the future.

Many matters could simply be left to Li Yang to handle.

Thinking of this, Li Changshou felt a little happy.

Meanwhile, Li Yang followed behind Li Changshou with a mature and steady demeanor, listening to his teachings.

He spoke of the social nuances of the cultivation world, such as how one must never go to register empty-handed and should always bring gifts.

He then took them to tour the medicinal herb garden, providing a detailed introduction to the types and effects of hundreds of Spiritual Medicines.

At the same time, he marked out the areas where they could build their thatched cottages.

Once this was done, he took Li Yang and Lan Ling'e to the main peak, Sky Breaking Peak, to register, teaching them the precautions for Sky Riding within the sect along the way.

"When Sky Riding within the sect, you cannot fly too low, nor too high."

"High up, you often encounter high-level seniors passing by, and it is easy to offend them if you run into them head-on..."

"Low down, you are prone to flying over areas where other peaks have buildings. Although the sect appears peaceful on the surface, there is competition in the shadows."

"If you fly too low, it is very easy to be targeted by them..."

"Therefore, after a hundred years of exploration, this Senior Disciple Brother has summarized a suitable altitude for Sky Riding within the sect."

"This altitude is to start from our residence and ascend thirty to fifty zhang..."

Li Changshou gave a long-winded explanation, and Li Yang listened very carefully.

Compared to the original story, the Li Changshou in reality said much more and in much greater detail.

These things were extremely useful to Li Yang, who wanted to keep a low profile.

Accompanied by these constant instructions, the three arrived at the administrative office of Sky Breaking Peak in the Immortal Crossing Sect.

People came and went, yet not a single person cast their gaze upon the three of them.

Li Changshou told Li Yang and Lan Ling'e, "You two must remember: not being noticed and lowering your own presence is the best way to avoid becoming entangled in Karma."

"I have improved a Daoist technique for concealing one's own aura; once your cultivation has entered the gate, I will pass it on to you!"

Afterward, the three came to the Hall of Hundred Affairs, where Li Changshou demonstrated the social nuances of the cultivation world to Li Yang and Lan Ling'e.

Two Spirit Fish were skillfully slipped into the sleeves of the middle-aged Daoist priest in charge of sect registration.

After registering, the three returned to Lesser Qiong Peak.

At this time, Master Qi Yuan was already waiting for the three of them.

Seeing Li Yang and the others return, he took Li Yang and Lan Ling'e by his side and began to teach them the introductory chapters of the One Qi True Heaven Art.

As Li Yang completed his first session of meditative Qi cultivation, a streak of light flashed before his eyes, and several lines of information rapidly scrolled past.

[Cultivation detected]

[Entry System binding]

[Entry System successfully bound]

[Extracting entry]

[Entry successfully extracted]

[Current entry: Work-Life Balance]

Is this... my golden finger?

Li Yang felt wild joy in his heart.

My golden finger has finally arrived!

With this, I can survive much better in this Primordial World.

Li Yang calmed his emotions and focused his mind, and a system interface immediately appeared in his consciousness.

[Name]: Li Yang

[Birthplace]: Primordial World

[Sect]: Immortal Crossing Sect

[Cultivation]: Qi Refining First Stage

[Entry 1]: Work-Life Balance (The longer the rest, the better the cultivation effect. Current rest time: 0)

[Entry 2]: Locked (Unlocks at Origin Immortal stage)