Daoist Shanqing couldn't possibly have spent forty minutes on this level, right?
The score was very low, it was impossible.
Moreover, Lin Li also noticed that the progress bar for his task of making the old man happy had increased extremely little during the "forty minutes" he was away.
Compared to when he was there before, the increase in the same forty-minute period was much less.
This meant that Daoist Shanqing wasn't that happy after he left.
"Grandpa, is this level very difficult? Are you stuck?" So Lin Li asked with concern.
"Ah? Oh, no! I was just watching a documentary, I wasn't playing this." Hearing this, Daoist Shanqing immediately looked up at the sky and said calmly.
A mighty figure is indeed a mighty figure, even a guilty conscience appears profound.
Lin Li didn't notice anything at all, thinking this reason was quite reasonable, and just continued to ask for the sake of the task:
"Which one are you watching? Grandpa, you don't seem particularly happy. Did you encounter any difficulties? Tell me."
Daoist Shanqing: "(⊙︿⊙)"
Fuck, I can't say it.
Bufan, it's all your fault, you useless thing!
"...None of that, you're overthinking it, Lin Li. I'm just exploring, it's quite interesting," Daoist Shanqing waved his hand, paused, looked at Lin Li, and spoke again: "By the way, Lin Li."
"Yes?"
"Among the materials you brought, is there any information related to the laws and regulations of your world?" Daoist Shanqing said.
"Hmm? Grandpa... what did you say?" Lin Li suspected he was hallucinating.
"I said, is there any information related to the laws and regulations of your world on this phone and computer? I want to see it." The old man pointed to the phone and computer and repeated.
"Eh?"
Grandpa, you're a dead old man in the cultivation world, what do you need to know about the laws and regulations of our world for.
"Grandpa, didn't you test it? You can't follow me to my world. What's the purpose of looking at this, may I ask?"
Lin Li asked his inner thoughts in a different way.
Hearing this, Daoist Shanqing turned his back to Lin Li, stood with his hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering without wind, his deep gaze looking towards the forbidden area:
"Heaven and earth are the furnace, creation is the worker. I was just thinking, although the laws of the other world and our Daoist methods are different paths, their origin is to maintain the balance of all things.
Therefore, I wish to borrow the laws and regulations of your world to take a look, attempting to comprehend the mechanism of the interaction between heaven and man from them. Perhaps it can complete the broken laws of this world, obliterate the remnant souls of the demon race ahead of time, and fulfill our mission of a hundred years."
What!
Lin Li: ()!!
I don't understand a word!! But! It sounds so awesome!!
At this moment, Lin Li's admiration for Daoist Shanqing reached its peak. Even under the temptation of mobile phones and computers, his mind was still thinking about heaven and earth, thinking about obliterating the remnant souls!
As expected of Daoist Shanqing, as expected of a mighty figure of the human race!
If I have a son, he should be like this old man!
Feeling the admiring gaze from behind, Daoist Shanqing felt somewhat fortunate that he had molded this body himself. Whether he blushed or not was completely controllable, so he didn't have to worry about losing face.
"Grandpa, I understand!
It was my lack of consideration before. I indeed didn't download this, but next time! Next time I come back, I will definitely prepare it for you! To contribute my part to your cause!"
Lin Li said solemnly.
This sounded quite reasonable. A mighty figure in the cultivation world might really be inspired or even shocked by some things in reality.
Isn't that how it's written in novels?
Wait.
Thinking of this, Lin Li suddenly stepped forward, walked to Daoist Shanqing's side, stood with his hands behind his back, his clothes not moving because there was no wind, his deep gaze looking towards the forbidden area:
"To ordain conscience for Heaven and Earth. To secure life and fortune for the people. To continue lost teachings for past sages. To establish peace for all future generations!"
Daoist Shanqing, who was about to respond regarding the laws and regulations: "(；☉_☉)?"
"Lin Li... what are you..."
After Lin Li finished speaking, he looked around 360 degrees, and nothing happened.
He did imagine a crow flying by, cawing six times.
"..."
Fuck!
Novels are all lies!
I said such awesome words, shouldn't there be purple qi coming from the east, heaven and earth shaking, the Heavenly Dao paying attention, golden light blooming, and stepping into the realm of Earthly Immortals in one step?
Come on, an immortal strokes my head, binding my hair and granting me longevity!!
"Child, are you okay?" Daoist Shanqing reached out and touched Lin Li's forehead, saying worriedly.
Lin Li: "..."
My wish came true ≥w≤.
Yeah your mom!!!
What I wanted was binding my hair and granting me longevity, not an immortal stroking my head to check my temperature!!
Disheartened, Lin Li waved his hand at Daoist Shanqing, looking sad: "It's okay, Grandpa, don't worry, just treat it as me having an episode. My friends in reality are used to it, you can also get used to it early,"
Daoist Shanqing: "..."
He felt even more guilty.
Lin Li was already silly, and he still lied to him.
Phew… fortunately, the laws in the forbidden area are already broken, and there is no Heavenly Dao, so no heavenly punishment will come down.
Otherwise, Daoist Shanqing was really afraid that the Wujiu Thunder in the sky, which originated from himself, would forget its roots on the spot and strike him completely.
"Lin Li, the materials should preferably include content on how to bypass laws and regulations, because Grandpa needs to try to find experience from it. There is no construction without destruction, seeking survival from loopholes."
But since he had already lost face, the old man added.
"No problem." Lin Li nodded.
"Good, good child." Daoist Shanqing nodded in gratification, "You've been in your world for several days, right? Have you accumulated any problems in your cultivation? Come and ask me."
Daoist Shanqing could only use this method to alleviate his guilt of deceiving a fool.
As for the different time flow in the two worlds, Lin Li had already told him before. There was no concealment, and it was hard to conceal, after all, abnormalities could be detected through cultivation progress and other things.
And Daoist Shanqing easily accepted this setting.
The vast world is full of wonders, and the cultivation world also has similar secret realms with different time flows, it's just not as magical as Lin Li's, which can be centered on himself.
"Yes, Grandpa, yes. I have at least nine questions like this." Lin Li immediately took out all his cultivation methods and began to ask for advice on the problems he encountered in his practice over the past few days.
...
Daoist Shanqing was a good teacher, always able to point out Lin Li's problems incisively, benefiting Lin Li greatly.
"No more, Grandpa, I've only accumulated this much for now. I've given them all to you, thank you."
Although not lazy, the time Lin Li actually spent on cultivating immortality in four days really didn't add up to twenty hours.
Therefore, the accumulated problems were solved in less than half an hour.
"Helping each other, no need to be polite." Daoist Shanqing felt a bit better in his heart.
"Grandpa, I kept forgetting to ask before, can I ask about the division of strength and cultivation in this world?" Putting away his things, Lin Li asked about this matter.
"Oh, you still don't know this..." Daoist Shanqing nodded upon hearing this, "Cultivation begins with Qi Condensation, after Qi Condensation is Foundation Establishment..."
Finished listening.
Lin Li raised his eyebrows.
Just like the doomsday world is a very classic doomsday, and the setting of zombie crystal cores is very common and even ancient, the cultivation system of this world is also very classic cultivation.
Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Tribulation Crossing.
Qi Condensation is divided into nine levels; Foundation Establishment is divided into early, middle, and late stages; Golden Core is divided into False Core, Solid Core, and Golden Core; Nascent Soul includes Infant Transformation, Soul Formation, and Body Integration; Tribulation Crossing requires passing three disasters and nine tribulations.
Before his death, Daoist Shanqing was a Tribulation Crossing mighty figure who had passed two disasters and six tribulations.
"Grandpa, so am I at Qi Condensation now." Lin Li asked.
"Since you have stepped onto the path of cultivation and started absorbing spiritual energy, you are naturally already at Qi Condensation. As for which level..." Daoist Shanqing came up and touched Lin Li's shoulder again, sensed it for a moment, then shook his head: "I can't see you clearly, but judging solely from your outward appearance, you are probably around the third level, approaching the fourth level."
Third level, huh.
Sure enough, I'm still a pure rookie in the cultivation world.
"Grandpa, how long do you think it will take me to reach Foundation Establishment at my current speed of absorbing spiritual energy."
"Your talent is very good, your speed of absorbing spiritual energy and your sensitivity to it far exceed ordinary people. All the spiritual energy here is yours for the taking, which is almost inexhaustible for you now.
With the assistance of this high-grade formation, the Qi Condensation realm is just like taking something out of your pocket for you. You only need to concentrate on absorbing here for dozens of hours or even less.
Your situation is actually very suitable for Qi Condensation. After returning to your 'reality', your body can just use this long time to digest this spiritual energy, allowing you to absorb freely again next time you come here, without worrying about spiritual energy stagnating in your body.
So nice, we didn't have your conditions back then..."
After giving a relatively vague answer, Daoist Shanqing sighed with some nostalgia.
Lin Li also understood this emotion.
Even though Lin Li was only eighteen, when he looked at those first and second-grade elementary school students now, seeing each of them holding a phone or tablet playing, he also wanted to sigh like this.
Elementary school students should just behave and have runny noses at the school gate, eat spicy strips, and use Ultraman pogs to hit other people's Ultraman pogs, you bastards!!
And they have to play for real.
If you're playing for real and are about to lose, you quickly grab your cards and run home, saying as you run that grandma called you for dinner, not playing anymore, bye.
So facing the old man's sigh, Lin Li just chuckled.
Then he calculated the time. According to Daoist Shanqing, Lin Li felt that if he worked hard, he might be able to reach perfect Qi Condensation within a month—real-world time.
Take it slow, this cultivation speed is already quite fast.
So, for the remaining nearly six hours, Lin Li began to focus on absorbing spiritual energy.
Daoist Shanqing first used the paper and pen Lin Li brought to continue writing a part of the cultivation method content. According to him, it was enough for Lin Li to study for a long time.
Then he also continued his entertainment.
After playing Angry Birds for over an hour, he moved to the computer, started getting familiar with the keyboard and mouse, and began watching documentaries.
With headphones on, the two didn't interfere with each other, and just like before, they would communicate periodically.
...
[0.04.00]
Six hours passed, and the forbidden area remained bright. There was no distinction between day and night here.
Relying on the "Spirit Gathering Heavenly Formation", he accumulated a few more bottles of spiritual liquid. After going back, he could spare a bottle to continue serving the "Universe Ring".
Now the space inside the ring, if placed diagonally, could fit that glowing double-headed dildo. Unfortunately... the child wants to support but the parent is not there.
(Translator's Note: A Chinese idiom meaning one wants to repay their parents' love but they have already passed away. Here Lin Li is lamenting that he threw away the dildo before he could put it in the ring).
Lin Li walked towards Daoist Shanqing.
The old man's learning speed was also very fast. Not only did he already recognize English letters, he had even mastered typing.
Moreover, perhaps learning from the documentaries, Daoist Shanqing actually used spiritual energy to mold a recliner and a computer desk.
Now sitting comfortably on it, with potato chips and cola on both sides of the desk, lyrics subtitles scrolling on the computer, Daoist Shanqing wearing headphones grooved to the music, looking relaxed.
Fuck, this is the retirement life Lin Li dreams of.
Sensing Lin Li's approach, Daoist Shanqing took off his headphones and turned to look at him.
"Any problems?"
"No, Grandpa, I only have three minutes left of my stay, I have to go." Lin Li said with a smile, "You don't need to use headphones anymore, you can use the Bluetooth speaker to play it out loud. I personally suggest you build another enclosed space, surround sound is even better."
"Oh oh, then see you in an hour." Hearing this, Daoist Shanqing smiled and nodded at Lin Li.
Then he looked back at the computer, opened Steam, and said with a smile: "Lin Li, Grandpa feels he's familiar enough, I can play computer games now.
Just this D, A, R, K... I still can't pronounce it, it's the casual relaxing game "Dark Souls" you recommended to me, right! OK! Just tired from studying, this old man will play this game to relax!"
Receiving no response, Daoist Shanqing turned his head.
Lin Li was gone.
Eh? Didn't he say there were three minutes left? Why did he just leave?
...
Returned home.
Lin Li was thinking about how not to get beaten up next time he went to the cultivation world.
Hope Daoist Shanqing can successfully relax.
He made a list of the things Daoist Shanqing hoped he would bring next time. Those that needed to be prepared in advance could be ordered now.
After buying some things on his phone, Lin Li exited Taobao and opened WeChat.
[Lin Li: Coach Yu, let's practice driving tomorrow.]
[Yu Jian'an: Sure, coming in the morning or afternoon tomorrow?]
[Lin Li: Either is fine.]
[Yu Jian'an: Then come in the morning, there are many girls in the morning.]
[Lin Li: ...Coach, I have a girlfriend.]
[Yu Jian'an: It's fine, it's fine, it's all the same, so come in the morning?]
[Lin Li: Okay.]
[Yu Jian'an: OK, see you tomorrow.]
With an extra six hours of waking time in a day, Lin Li was already sleepy. He grabbed the little bear's hand, patted its head, and fell asleep immediately.
...
Xiren Driving School.
Lin Li's mouth twitched slightly.
When Yu Jian'an appeared, Lin Li stepped forward, lowered his voice, gritted his teeth and asked: "Coach, the girls you mentioned, are they this group of aunties and grannies?"
To be honest, although Lin Li wasn't interested in the 'many girls' Yu Jian'an mentioned, he still had some curiosity and wanted to see what was going on.
He came, he saw, he was dumbfounded.
The youngest of this group of girls was probably a full zodiac cycle older than Lin Li.
A girl three years older is holding a gold brick, but thirteen years older, I can only say sorry!
Hearing this, Yu Jian'an scratched his head and chuckled: "Because I told them there would be a handsome guy in the morning, they were willing to come practice driving."
Lin Li: "(；☉_☉)?"
Fuck!
So I'm not the fisherman, I'm the bait!
"And aren't they all quite juicy," Yu Jian'an smiled and patted Lin Li's shoulder, "Haven't you heard, women are like fine old wine, the older they get, the more charming they are, exuding that alluring fragrance.
An eighteen-year-old girl is juicy, a thirty-six-year-old girl is double juicy! A fifty-four-year-old girl is two-star juicy."
Lin Li: "..."
One look and you can tell—he plays Teamfight Tactics.
Wait until some bastard deliberately holds onto a few of your eighteen-year-old girls so you can't make a three-star juicy, then you'll learn your lesson.
Although he really wanted to say, who the fuck has ever heard such bullshit.
But Lin Li felt that having too good a memory was sometimes a sin, he had really heard this from Bai Bufan's mouth, during the National Day holiday.
Bai Bufan was acting, but the coach didn't seem to be.
Suggest strictly investigating whether he has used his status as a coach to take advantage of trainees.
"Just kidding, liven up the atmosphere," seeing Lin Li's eyes getting weirder and weirder, Yu Jian'an smiled, "Let's go, let's go practice driving. If you really need a girl of a similar age, I'll introduce you later."
"No need."
The two arrived beside the training car.
Yu Jian'an: "...Lin Li, why are you sitting in the passenger seat?"
Lin Li then realized he had habitually sat in the passenger seat.
"I don't have a driver's license, I can't drive." But Lin Li never liked to speak human language, so he seriously spouted nonsense.
Yu Jian'an: "..."
Lin Li moved to the driver's seat and scanned his face.
Yu Jian'an then got in the car, sat in the passenger seat, and began to help Lin Li familiarize himself with the basic operations of the vehicle:
"The first thing to test in Subject Two is the seatbelt and rearview—"
But before he finished speaking, he saw that Lin Li had already completed all the preparations before driving, smoothly and fluidly, and even started the ignition directly.
After doing all this, Lin Li looked at Yu Jian'an and said calmly: "Coach, fasten your seatbelt, I'm setting off."
Yu Jian'an: "?"
Why do I feel like I'm a trainee?
"S-sorry..." For a moment, Yu Jian'an didn't even know what to say.
After Yu Jian'an fastened his seatbelt, Lin Li stepped on the gas and hit the road directly.
The accident Yu Jian'an worried about didn't happen. The vehicle, currently in an open area, drove very steadily.
Not like a novice at all.
"Lin Li, have you driven before?" Yu Jian'an asked.
"Yeah, I drive often." Lin Li looked ahead and nodded.
"I thought you only memorized the theory. Where did you drive... is it legal? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone." Yu Jian'an lowered his voice and asked.
The reason he asked if it was legal was because in some countries you can get a driver's license at sixteen, maybe Lin Li had driven abroad before.
"QQ, WeChat, Tieba, not very legal, gray area of the law, but allowed to be shared." Lin Li also lowered his voice and answered.
Yu Jian'an: "?"
"What kind of fucking driving is this!!"
It is indeed not very legal.
Remember, what is the ending of a hero?
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Internet Tiga is like this, after sharing the light he possesses, he falls into darkness himself.
Tearful.
"Just tell me if it's driving or not." Lin Li smiled.
Yu Jian'an was a bit speechless, scratched his head. Now the car had entered the practice curve, but Lin Li was still very steady, seemingly not needing guidance.
"So experienced in driving... You've paid the tuition, I have to teach you something. How about this, I'll teach you how to choose a car." Yu Jian'an thought for a moment and said.
Lin Li didn't know why Yu Jian'an suddenly brought this up, glanced at him sideways, somewhat puzzled.
He didn't plan to buy a car anyway.
"Lin Li, nowadays many young people only have headlights in their eyes, thinking bigger headlights are better, and the trunk doesn't matter. But I'm telling you from the experience of someone who's been there, it's definitely not like that.
For a car, the trunk is really important. A big trunk provides cushioning, so you can confidently step on the gas pedal to the floor every time, greatly increasing drivability.
As for headlights, it's really just for the novelty. After driving the car for a long time, they age and turn yellow, and when the headlights sway back and forth, it actually looks unsightly..."
Yu Jian'an spoke slowly.
Lin Li: "?"
The car wheels are fucking running over my face!
What kind of fucking car is this!
"Coach, you'd better be talking about how to choose a car!" Lin Li chuckled.
No wonder Yu Jian'an can be a coach, he really knows how to drive.
"Really, speaking from experience." Yu Jian'an patted his chest: "The trunk is really much more important than the headlights, really."
"Sigh, why not just have both." Lin Li said indifferently.
"You can't have your cake and eat it too, Lin Li. The helplessness of adults, you need to experience it as soon as possible." Yu Jian'an looked at Lin Li, this innocent child, and smiled.
"Coach." Lin Li also smiled.
"Hmm?"
"I have forty million."
"...Hmm? Forty million what, Happy Beans?" Yu Jian'an asked hopefully.
(Translator's Note: Happy Beans are a virtual currency in a popular Chinese card game).
"RMB."
Yu Jian'an: "..."
The car was somewhat silent, only the continuous prompt sounds because Lin Li was reversing into the garage.
The car stopped steadily, and Yu Jian'an suddenly opened the car door.
—"What's the fucking point of living, I'm jumping!!"
(End of Chapter)