My Life Can Be Simulated Infinitely – Chapter 34

Ch 34: Ping Prefecture City

Gu Yang sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and the True Qi within his body circulated.

At his current level, he could already use meditation to replace sleep, entering a state similar to meditation, which was more effective than sleep.

Moreover, in such a state, he was extremely sensitive to the outside world, and could detect any slight disturbance in advance.

However, as a modern person, his mind was rather restless, and after so many years, he still couldn’t truly calm down. Each time he cultivated, it always took a long time to enter a meditative state.

This was also one of the important reasons for the slow progress of his True Qi.

Even now, he couldn’t quickly enter a meditative state. Each time, it took him one or two hours, and the quality wasn’t very good either.

Today, however, he felt somewhat different. He seemed to smell a faint, exotic fragrance, and soon, his mind calmed down and entered that mystical state.

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When Zhang Xiaohai in the next room got out of bed, Gu Yang naturally woke up, feeling better than ever, and even the True Qi in his body had slightly increased.

The effect of this one night of meditation was comparable to the progress he had made in the previous month.

“Is this high-quality meditation?”

He was shocked. Looking towards the outer room, he happened to see Ling Ling wake up, a hint of a smile on her lips.

Gu Yang returned a smile and got up.

Clearly, this change wouldn’t have occurred for no reason; it must have been her doing.

This kind of incense that could help people quickly enter a meditative state was a high-end item, something good that money couldn’t buy.

She was actually willing to part with it.

Gu Yang became even more curious about this woman.

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Adding one more person to the team didn’t have much impact on the speed of their journey.

Gu Yang followed the previous route, traveling by land towards Ping Prefecture, and didn’t encounter any more accidents along the way.

Half a month later, Ping Prefecture City was finally in sight.

That day, Ling Ling found an excuse to go out alone, to buy some things on the street. Unknowingly, she came to a secluded alley and met a disheveled old man.

The old man squatted on the ground, holding a wine bottle in his hand, and said, “Girl, judging by your appearance, things are going quite smoothly.”

“That’s natural. This young lady just used a little trick and managed to get close to that person,” Ling Ling said somewhat smugly.

“How is it? Your Second Grandfather didn’t deceive you, right? This person’s Pure Yang True Qi is extremely pure. Once he reaches Fourth-Rank, he can help you cultivate the 《Yang Extremity True Force》.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Ling frowned, “I’m afraid it’s not that simple.”

“What’s the problem?”

“According to my observations these past few days, his progress is extremely slow. Even with my help, and with dual cultivation with that woman with the Ice Skin Jade Bones, it will take at least ten years for him to break through to Fourth-Rank. It’s really strange, with such aptitude, how did he manage to cultivate to Fifth-Rank?”

This was the question that puzzled Ling Ling the most. With Gu Yang’s progress, it was logically impossible for him to have such a cultivation level at this age.

The old man said thoughtfully, “It seems this person has had some fortuitous encounters.”

“To be able to save a great beauty with Ice Skin Jade Bones from the hands of a bandit, his luck is really not small.”

Ling Ling had already learned from Zhang Xiaohai about the process of how Gu Yang and Su Qingzhi got together.

She said with some schadenfreude, “I heard that Zhao Han cultivates the 《Heavenly Flame Divine Skill》. The Liu family originally wanted to offer Su Qingzhi to him, who knew that this guy would get the benefit instead.”

Zhao Han was the Fifth Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The old man’s tone became more serious, “I’ve heard that Zhao Han has excellent talent, and at only twenty years old, he is already at the Third-Rank Realm. If this woman with Ice Skin Jade Bones falls into his hands, in twenty years, the Zhao family will likely have another Divine Power Realm expert.”

“Now, Su Qingzhi’s body has already merged with Gu Yang’s Red Yang True Qi. If Zhao Han finds out, he would probably be so angry he’d die.”

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The most important thing about Pure Yang True Qi is the word “pure.” Su Qingzhi has already dual cultivated with someone else, so even if Zhao Han were to snatch her, he wouldn’t be able to cultivate the Pure Yang.

Even a slight flaw would prevent one from reaching the Divine Power Realm.

The old man reminded, “The Zhao family has always been narrow-minded. If they find out about this, they will definitely not let it go.”

“No matter how difficult it is, I’m not afraid. The days when I couldn’t see any hope were the truly difficult ones. Now that I’ve finally found it, even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, I will wade through them.”

The old man sighed, “It’s been hard on you.”

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Ping Prefecture City was located on the westernmost edge of Jiang Prefecture, and beyond it was Tong Prefecture of Yu Prefecture.

It was a very large city, the throat of Jiang Prefecture, with bustling merchants and travelers.

When Gu Yang’s carriage drove into Ping Prefecture City, it was noon.

He suddenly said, “We’re here.”

Su Qingzhi was somewhat excited. She lifted a corner of the curtain and looked outside, seeing the bustling streets, and her eyes became a little moist.

Few people knew that the Sect Leader of the Qingxuan Sect in Ping Prefecture City was her mother’s master.

Before she left, her mother had told her that she could go to the Qingxuan Sect, and the Sect Leader would protect her.

Now, after experiencing many hardships, she had finally arrived at Ping Prefecture City.

Hearing Gu Yang’s words, she naturally understood his meaning and said, “I will keep my promise. Now, let’s go to the Sihai Bank and exchange those thirty thousand taels of silver notes.”

Gu Yang instructed the outside, “Ask for directions to the nearest Sihai Bank.”

“Wait.”

Suddenly, Ling Ling interjected, “The silver notes you’re carrying, did you bring them from home?”

Su Qingzhi asked back, “Is there a problem?”

Ling Ling could sense her hostility towards her, and said with a smile, “Do you know who owns this Sihai Bank?”

“Who doesn’t know? The owner of the Sihai Bank is the Qian family, the wealthiest family under heaven.”

Sihai Bank had branches all over the Great Zhou, and even every prefecture had a branch. It could be said to be the most powerful bank where you could exchange money anywhere.

“Hmm.”

Ling Ling shook her head, “This Qian family is only managing the bank on behalf of someone else. The true owner behind it is the current royal family, the Zhao family. If you exchange a large sum of money here, it’s the same as telling the Fifth Prince that we are here.”

Upon hearing this, Su Qingzhi’s expression changed.

Gu Yang’s heart also skipped a beat. No wonder the Liu family found Su Qingzhi’s trail so quickly; so that was the reason.

In reality, although the Great Zhou was a unified dynasty, the grassroots were controlled by prominent families and sects. The further away from the capital, the weaker the control became.

Ping Prefecture City was the territory of the Lin family, and the Liu family’s influence couldn’t reach here. Logically speaking, it shouldn’t have been so easy for the Liu family to find Su Qingzhi.

If that was the case, then it made sense.

Gu Yang quickly made a decision in his mind and said, “Let’s find a place to settle down first.”

The silver notes were with him. As long as he knew the password, he could withdraw money in other prefectures. At most, he would have to travel a little further. It wasn’t a difficult matter.