Cultivation Is Indifferent, Let's Cultivate Together

Lüoshan City.

Within the deeply layered courtyards of the Lüo Family, Lüo Bing, the undisputed top disciple of the third generation, occupied a vast section of the Lüo Family estate, situated in the area closest to the First-Rank Spirit Vein.

At this moment, deep within the tranquil and leisurely estate, adorned with pavilions, small bridges, rockeries, and elegant verandas, a refined waterside pavilion floated in the center of a serene lake.

Lüo Bing, the eldest young lady of the Lüo Family, sat cross-legged barefoot within the pavilion, cultivating.

Threads of Spiritual Energy, as if forming tangible white light, were drawn in by the formation activated beneath her, swirling around her body to aid her cultivation.

Cultivating like this for one day was equivalent to a hundred days of arduous practice for someone with a low-grade Spiritual Root. This allowed Lüo Bing, still in the bloom of youth, to already be a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Cultivation, on the verge of breaking through to the tenth.

With such talent and current cultivation, it could be said that Lüo Bing's future Golden Core was within reach. Naturally, the Lüo Family doted on this third-generation disciple.

A beam of spiritual light suddenly flickered from outside the courtyard, rapidly approaching. As the light descended, it revealed the figure of Xi'er, resembling a young girl.

"Young Lady!"

Xi'er landed on the water surface outside the pavilion, her feet treading on the waves as she bowed.

"Did you bring the person?"

Lüo Bing's voice was clear and cold.

"Yes, and I brought an extra Mortal, the one who delivered the message earlier. This Chen Dengming said he needed a helper, and this Mortal can assist him."

Lüo Bing opened her eyes, which were like polished ink. Her gaze was spirited and heroic, yet her demeanor was elegant and serene. She said calmly, "Refining the Golden Silkworm Gu requires forty-nine days, so it indeed needs someone to look after it. But what help can a Mortal provide?"

Xi'er's heart skipped a beat. "Then shall I dismiss the Mortal and send Little Six to help him instead?"

"No need."

Lüo Bing stood up. Her loose white Mage Robe, which did not detract from her graceful figure, rippled. She said calmly, "Since he has already cultivated to the first level of Qi Cultivation and has grasped the use of Spiritual Energy, perhaps he can indeed help me refine the Golden Silkworm Gu."

"First, give him a set of materials. I want to see how he prepares to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu. Remember, I will only give him two chances."

She had a guess as to how Chen Dengming had cultivated to the first level of Qi Cultivation so quickly, but she didn't want to inquire.

Including other superfluous matters, such as the fact that he was wanted, she was too lazy to ask, as they were not worth her attention.

If Chen Dengming could not refine the Golden Silkworm Gu, then this person would be of no importance to her. He would be directly expelled from the Lüo Family, and knowing a bunch of trivial matters about him would be even more meaningless.

The Immortal Way is heartless; it often doesn't primarily manifest as people extinguishing their emotions.

Rather, after people invest most of their energy in cultivation, they gradually lack the energy to deal with other matters.

This is especially true for trivial matters that have nothing to do with them. Naturally, people slowly become indifferent and heartless.

Therefore, at the end of cultivation, most Immortals are indifferent.

In the eyes of Mortals, this is selfishness, heartlessness, lacking the so-called great love they imagine.

At this moment, in a courtyard of the Lüo Family.

Xu Wei looked nervously at Chen Dengming, who was sweating profusely. She could only sit on a chair and continuously drink tea, masking her nervousness and a hint of awkwardness.

"Hoo! Hah!--"

Chen Dengming breathed in and out, fully absorbing the Spiritual Energy in the Lüo Family, which was three times denser than that in the Gathering Place city. He seized the opportunity to strike various strange cultivation poses in the hall, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings.

Xu Wei watched the sweat beads slide and drip down Chen Dengming's strong, bare back, which was covered in scars from blades and swords, like oil. She subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of tea, deeply impressed.

"No wonder Young Master Chen— no, Immortal Master Chen— was able to become a cultivator. He truly cultivates diligently."

Xu Wei recalled how he had always stayed secluded in their shack back then, not responding even when she knocked on the door, and felt a pang of shame.

She also had a low-grade Spiritual Root. If she could be as diligent as Chen Dengming, coupled with the Spirit Rice frequently supplied by Zanhua Tower, she might have become a cultivator by now.

A moment later.

Chen Dengming suddenly stood up, walked to the table, picked up a cup of tea, and drank it in one gulp.

Xu Wei quickly moved to refill his tea. Just as she was about to take out a silk handkerchief to wipe his sweat.

"No need! I'll be sweating again later, and don't refill the tea! Drinking too much leads to frequent urination."

Chen Dengming directly took out a few tea leaves, put them in his mouth, and chewed them dry, chuckling, "This is more convenient."

"Uh?"

Xu Wei was stunned.

She then saw Chen Dengming return to the hall to practice again, even calling her to join him.

"Come on, Xu Wei, practice with me. The Spiritual Energy here in the Lüo Family is truly dense; don't waste such a good opportunity."

The drums beat louder, and the practice deepened.

This dense Spiritual Energy environment of the Lüo Family was a rare treasure trove for Chen Dengming's cultivation.

Cultivating here once was equivalent to cultivating three times in the Gathering Place, four times in the wilderness. Practicing twelve times a day would increase the proficiency of the Three Yuan Spirit Gathering Technique by four points. How could he resist practicing?

Xu Wei felt touched. Seeing Chen Dengming practicing energetically again, she said awkwardly, "I, I'll practice again tonight. I'm afraid no one will be there to greet people if they come from the Lüo Family."

In her heart, however, she felt a strange sense of unease.

What kind of cultivation method is this Young Master Chen cultivating? Why does he need to strike so many strange poses?

Although cultivation isn't restricted to meditation, and some methods can be practiced while running, jumping, sitting, or lying down, this was the first time she had seen such an embarrassing way of practicing, or perhaps her knowledge was limited. She was gaining experience now.

Half an incense stick later.

Xi'er, with her two braids flying, arrived on a spiritual light. Before she even reached the house, she heard Chen Dengming's urgent voice.

"Come on, Xu Wei, don't be so nervous. This is a rare opportunity, let's seize the time and cultivate together!"

"H-how about another day, Immortal Master Chen? Y-you're making too much of a commotion. I can't relax my mind. I'd rather practice tonight."

"What?!"

Xi'er's pretty face darkened.

What did these two outsiders want to do?

Did they eat courage or a love potion?

Oh right, this mortal is from Zanhua Tower, but what do you think this place is? You're even leaving the door open?

"Chen Dengming! How dare you!"

Xi'er leaped down before her flying magic item even landed, rushing directly into the house. She saw Chen Dengming, bare-chested, striking a pose like a golden rooster standing on one leg, cultivating. Spiritual light coiled around him, clearly indicating he was in a state of Three Yuan convergence.

Xu Wei, meanwhile, sat awkwardly inside, holding a teacup. Seeing Xi'er enter, she immediately rose to greet her.

"What are you doing?"

Xi'er stared in disbelief at Chen Dengming's rippling muscles.

Chen Dengming was stunned. He stopped his cultivation, put down his other foot, and said, "I'm cultivating. No, ma'am, I didn't know the Lüo Family didn't allow cultivation?"

Xi'er's ears turned red. Realizing it was a misunderstanding, she remembered that Chen Dengming was likely cultivating the Three Yuan Spirit Gathering Technique.

This cultivation method, the Eldest Young Lady had once mentioned it as a joke. The old Daoist from the Hidden World Sect had deceitfully traded the Three Yuan Spirit Gathering Technique, which was very 'ugly' to practice, to Chen Dengming at the Ascension Convention.

"Oh, it's nothing. I was just saying... you're too bold. Cultivate if you must, but you're sweating so much, you'll get the carpet dirty."

Xi'er walked back and forth in the room with her hands behind her back, glancing at Chen Dengming out of the corner of her eye unnaturally.

Chen Dengming looked at the soaked carpet at his feet. "..."

Xi'er frowned, looking disgusted. "Also, don't go around bare-chested. It's unbecoming. Put on your clothes and come with me immediately to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu. The Eldest Young Lady said you only have two chances. Let's see if you're useful."

"Two chances."

Chen Dengming's heart tightened, then relaxed slightly.

Fortunately, thinking optimistically, it wasn't just one chance.

Although he hadn't refined the Golden Silkworm Gu before.

According to the records in the Gu Refining Art, one could refine the Golden Silkworm Gu as long as they mastered the art to a proficient level.

Therefore, when he was still in the Innate stage, he had already planned to collect the materials for the Golden Silkworm Gu to refine it.

Now that he had two chances, it should be enough to refine the Golden Silkworm Gu.

As for what would happen if he failed after two attempts, Chen Dengming had already considered it—it wouldn't be a capital offense.

He had inquired beforehand.

Those who had previously impersonated those capable of refining the Golden Silkworm Gu and were kicked out by the Lüo Family were only beaten up, not killed.

After all, he possessed genuine skill. As long as he demonstrated it, Fairy Lüo wasn't without discerning eyes; she wouldn't kill him at the slightest disagreement.

Of course, these calculations were based on his current strength as a cultivator.

If he were just a mortal, even with the Lüo Family's bounty, he wouldn't dare to risk his life unless absolutely necessary.

Mortals, even if they wanted to borrow power, couldn't do it at all.

A single glance from a high-level cultivator could see through any of a mortal's petty thoughts; it would be a dead end!