Cultivating the Divine Art Wrong, Wreaking Havoc on the Jianghu – Chapter 143

Chapter 143: Can’t Swallow It

“If a person lives without their own thoughts and thinking, even living for a thousand years, they are nothing but a zombie.”

“A truly living person should live according to their own thoughts, only then can life be considered meaningful.”

“From the moment we are born, we are bound by morality, patriarchal clan rules, and sect regulations. The foundation of these constraints is the thoughts of our predecessors.”

“For example, some people in the temple believe that observing precepts leads to self-discipline and cultivation of the mind, while others believe that a carefree and unrestrained life is the ultimate pursuit.”

“If during our lifetime, we create our own unique thoughts and let others accept them, passing them down from generation to generation, then that is also a form of immortality.”

“Academy Head Shi, do you yearn for immortality?” Daoist Jin asked with anticipation on his face.

“What percentage?” Shi Feizhe didn’t answer but asked instead.

Damn it, so this is what the Longevity Temple is all about.

The Daoist sects in this world are really all messed up!

Shouldn’t a proper Daoist…rebel?

Why are they pursuing life and philosophy?

“Under the pursuit of immortality, all beings are equal. Eighty percent!” Daoist Jin gestured with his fingers, forming an “eight.”

“Pi Mountain offered sixty percent, how come you’re still at eighty percent! Immortality is too expensive!” Shi Feizhe shook his head and said.

“Pi Mountain…” Daoist Jin scoffed, “Academy Head Shi seems to be unaware that even within the same realm, the combat strength of martial artists can vary greatly.”

Of course I know that!

I’ve never lost to a Zhoutian realm martial artist!

“How can the True Realm experts of Pi Mountain compare to the True Realm experts of our Longevity Temple?” Daoist Jin said proudly.

“But…the Xiong Family from the Demon Sect offered an even lower price!” Shi Feizhe pointed to Xiong Ba, who was plastering outside the window, and said, “That’s the young master of the Xiong Family from the Demon Sect.”

“Hmm?” Daoist Jin sensed something was wrong. He glanced at Xiong Ba in the distance, sensing his Zhoutian realm cultivation.

“So Academy Head Shi has deep connections with the Demon Sect!” Daoist Jin remarked.

“Not bad! I’m quite familiar with three of the four major families of the Demon Sect, and I’ve even met Hua Chonglang a few times!” Shi Feizhe boasted shamelessly.

No kidding, the four major families of the Demon Sect are Hua, Huang, Jiang, and Xiong. Hua Xiaomei taught him martial arts, Xiong Ba is plastering for him, and Jiang Ning was angered by him to the point of vomiting blood.

Only with the Huang Family is he not very familiar.

As for Hua Chonglang, he has indeed met him twice.

Once he chatted and laughed with Hua Chonglang, and another time he saw Hua Chonglang being beaten up.

Come to think of it, he does have deep connections with the Demon Sect!

“No wonder the Demon Sect has been quiet for so many days, so that’s why!” Daoist Jin clearly understood the underlying meaning of Shi Feizhe’s words.

“Ah~ Keep it low-key! Some things are better not publicized!” Shi Feizhe also spoke cryptically.

What things in the academy are better not publicized?

Daoist Jin understood. He said, “Hmm~ I apologize for intruding today!”

“We are neighbors, no need to apologize! I’m very happy that Daoist Jin came!” Shi Feizhe said with a smile, “Why don’t you stay for dinner? The food at our Qing Shan Martial Academy is quite good!”

“I’ve already imposed on you for so long, it’s truly impolite! If I stay for dinner, wouldn’t I become a burden?” Daoist Jin also said with a smile.

“Besides, I still have to go back and revise my scriptures. Academy Head Shi, you are too kind!”

“Daoist Jin, actually, I’m also a bit interested in immortality. If one day…” Shi Feizhe didn’t finish his sentence.

“Then the doors of the Longevity Temple will always be open for Academy Head Shi!” Daoist Jin immediately replied.

“Hahaha~ The path of immortality at the Longevity Temple must be very profound!” Shi Feizhe laughed and escorted Daoist Jin out of the academy gate, “If I have time, I will definitely visit the Longevity Temple!”

A Daoist who studies philosophy must be very interesting!

“Then I’ll be waiting for Academy Head Shi at the Longevity Temple!” Daoist Jin cupped his fists towards Shi Feizhe and left Qing Shan Martial Academy.

Although he failed to win over Shi Feizhe this time, at least he probed Shi Feizhe’s bottom line and learned that it’s not impossible for him to be interested in immortality.

He has already exceeded the temple’s goal.

After all, the temple’s goal was just to see if Qing Shan Martial Academy would affect their business in this area.

After finishing his worldly affairs, Daoist Jin thought about revising his thesis when he returned to the temple and couldn’t help but sigh.

Revise, revise, revise! Damn it!

Immortality, so difficult!

Shi Feizhe sent Daoist Jin from the Longevity Temple away. This time, he didn’t deliberately provoke Jiang Ning, but instead lowered his stance and chatted with her.

“I’m just a wandering martial artist, roaming the Jianghu, seeking nothing more than a place to settle down.”

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“I finally managed to buy a manor, and it turns out there’s a property dispute!”

“These black-hearted scalpers deserve to die!” Shi Feizhe gritted his teeth, “Brother Xiong, don’t you think so?”

“Huh?” Xiong Ba, who was staring blankly at the wood grain on the table, raised his head and said, “Academy Head Shi, what are you talking about?”

“…”

Damn it, why did I ask this fool!

Shi Feizhe wished he could slap himself. He continued to Jiang Ning, “So, I’m also a victim!”

“Fortunately, I’m somewhat skilled in martial arts. Why don’t I join forces with the Jiang Family to hunt down Fan Jianqiang together!”

“Fan Jianqiang cheated me out of money and left me with this mess, how can I let him go? I want to kill him!”

“What do you think, Miss Jiang?” He looked at Jiang Ning lying in bed and asked.

He has stabilized the other two families, making them believe he has close ties with the Demon Sect. As long as he can keep the Jiang Family quiet for a while and prevent them from pursuing the manor issue, his plan will be almost complete.

To stand tall in the Jianghu!

Jiang Ning, pale-faced, remained silent, lost in thought.

Logically, Jiang Ning should swallow this anger, settle the score with Qing Shan Martial Academy slowly, and even join forces to deal with Hero Fan Jianqiang.

In the process, she could slowly probe Shi Feizhe’s background and weaknesses.

Then, whether to kill him or make him her dog, she would be in a foolproof position.

But Jiang Ning thought about how she was either poisoned or starved at Qing Shan Martial Academy.

Since she started practicing martial arts, she had defeated all the younger generation in the Demon Sect and various good-for-nothings in the Jianghu. When had she ever suffered such grievances?

The more she thought about it, the more she couldn’t bear it!

She wanted to smash Shi Feizhe’s head!

Only when she beat him to the point of begging for mercy, calling her granny and begging for forgiveness, could she swallow this anger.

So, she said with a smile on her face, “Are you really enemies with Fan Jianqiang?”

“Fan Jianqiang is too much, we are sworn enemies!” Shi Feizhe gritted his teeth.

Now, he and the Jiang Family have a common enemy, so they can stand on the same side.

“Good! Then let’s kill Fan Jianqiang first, and then settle our own grudge!” Jiang Ning said.

“It’s a deal!”

“A promise is a promise!”

So Shi Feizhe left Jiang Ning’s room contentedly, not wanting to disturb their sweet time together.

After Shi Feizhe left, Jiang Ning said to Xiong Ba, “Stupid bear, why didn’t you attack him just now!”

Jiang Ning had been urging Xiong Ba to sneak attack Shi Feizhe these past few days.

“Academy Head Shi is a good person!” Xiong Ba said.

“Is he good, or am I good?” Jiang Ning snapped.

“Of course my wife is good!”

“Then why didn’t you attack him!”

“I can’t beat him.” Xiong Ba said flatly.

“Not even a sneak attack?”

“Academy Head Shi is very strong!”

Jiang Ning: I can’t bear this!