Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 127 - 89: Hands Are Spicy, But Heart Isn’t Ruthless

"You guys, where do your hearts lie?"

Wang Qi sneered as he looked around him. The Kitchen, which should have been bustling, was absolutely silent.

No one responded, no one answered.

Seeing his classmates around him quiet as if struck by cold, Wang Qi lost interest in staying any longer. He casually pushed Wu Fan away and then walked out of the Kitchen carrying books under his arm.

Once outside the Kitchen, Wang Qi suddenly remembered that he had not eaten yet. He rubbed his stomach and said, resignedly, "This is why I hate losers..."

For a moment, Wang Qi considered turning around to go eat. However, he quickly extinguished that thought in his mind. What a joke, he thought, walking out earlier was full of dominance, going back to eat now would just be ridiculous! That would completely ruin his image as a top student.

Since he couldn’t eat, he might as well go read a book. Thinking this, Wang Qi headed towards the Book Tower.

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The Book Tower was a lovely place, and what Wang Qi liked most about it was the unlimited supply of draft paper. Modern Cultivators, regardless of gender, wasted a lot of paper at the beginning of their cultivation. To find one’s own path, one must write and calculate a lot. The Immortal Institute wasn’t as humane as Earth’s schools, which had little stores and such. To go shopping, he would need to execute his Qinggong and run for more than half an hour to Xinyue Inner City.

Halfway there, Wang Qi heard a rush of footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw it was Wu Shiqin catching up.

Wu Shiqin smiled at him, "Impressive."

"Huh?"

Wu Shiqin, smiling rarely, said, "I used to think you were just a pretentious person, proud of your talents, but tolerable because of your true skill. Only today do I realize, you are truly a man of passion."

Wang Qi chuckled, "Likewise."

Now it was Wu Shiqin’s turn to be surprised, "Ah?"

"I thought you joined the Discipline Office just because Law Enforcers hitting people isn’t against the rules," Wang Qi shrugged, "You always seemed like the type who isn’t content unless they’ve hit someone each day. Seeing you fight with your life on the line today was quite incredible."

Wu Shiqin’s lips twitched, "Why do I feel uncomfortable even though that was supposed to be a compliment?"

Wang Qi cautiously glanced at Wu Shiqin, then moved a couple of steps away, "Maybe because you’re mean?"

A silver arc of electricity flashed through the air in an instant.

Wu Shiqin held her forehead and sighed, deciding not to dwell on this subject anymore. She then asked, "Your speech earlier, it was to awaken Wu Fan, right?"

Wang Qi looked away, "It was just incidentally. More than anything, it was to remind myself."

As they talked, they entered the Book Tower. Most new disciples had gone to the Kitchen for meals, so there were few people in the Book Tower. Wang Qi casually picked a table to sit down at. It was a square table suited for eight people, with a stack of paper in the middle. Wu Shiqin sat down next to Wang Qi and pressed, "What do you mean?"

Wang Qi thought for a moment about his words, "You know the theory of synesthesia, right? Putting aside our personal relationship, Yang Jun and I indeed have some similar experiences."

Wu Shiqin was puzzled, "You seem to really despise him."

"Despise is one thing," sighed Wang Qi, "this matter is another. I detest all scum of the soul, but that disgust doesn’t erase a fact: in some ways, Yang Jun and I had similar experiences. Toward him, I truly feel a bit of empathy." Wang Qi continued, "So, when I heard that rumor, I found myself somewhat shaken."

Wu Shiqin shook her head with a smile, "You are indeed strange. You kill him without any hesitation."

Zhen Chan also sighed within the ring: "Your hand is drastic, but your heart isn’t ruthless."

Wang Qi went on, "In short, I am a bit shaken. I thought I was strong enough… Hatred should no longer blind or move me. I should remember the grudge but not be swayed by it, because I am a Seeking Dao Seeker, not an Avenger."

Wu Shiqin said, "If I were you, I would have already cried. There’s nothing wrong with feeling shaken."

Wang Qi glanced at Wu Shiqin and almost infuriated her with his next remark: "Do you think I am you? I should have some aspirations, okay?"

Before Wu Shiqin could retort, Wang Qi continued, "This shaking isn’t a sudden onset…it should be said that although I have grasped the eight characters of ’True Self as One, True Heart Difficult,’ I can’t yet do as I wish without overstepping the bounds. I still need constant self-encouragement to avoid a Heart Demon. Reminding others, by the way for them. After all, speaking my inner encouragement doesn’t cost anything."

What’s more important, showing off benefits physical and mental health. Wang Qi secretly added in his mind.

After listening, Wu Shiqin, resting her chin on the tabletop, sighed, "Always feels bizarre… Xinling, Xinling, the hold of the mental state. But the human heart… really can’t comprehend it."

"Are you Wang?" Wang Qi muttered silently to himself, then said, "To hold fast to the true heart, when it comes down to it, that’s all there is to it."

Wu Shiqin shook her head, "The human heart is unpredictable, nihility and illusory… No wait, even the Mysterious Path of the Mysterious Palace can be represented by Mathematics Dao. The human heart…"

"It can be too. What else do you think Yangshen Pavilion is for?"

"Soul, Primordial Spirit, and human heart…" Wu Shiqin murmured, "Xinling is a branch of the Dao of the human heart, yet I find myself feeling it’s almost akin to the Ancient Method."

Before Wang Qi could speak, another person interjected, "The Dao of the human heart pursued by Yangshen Pavilion today is not the Ancient Method. Mostly what Grandmaster of Yangshen Pavilion lectured in these three days involved the practical application of the human heart’s reasoning in xinling. Young lady, if you want to know the Law Gate, you should read the ’Heart and Matter Catalog.’"

An elderly Cultivator with grizzled hair, holding a book, sat across from the two. His face was square, his lips curling into a gentle smile. The Cultivator carried an air of nobility, clearly of distinguished origin. Both Wang Qi and Wu Shiqin felt the man seemed somewhat familiar, yet were certain he wasn’t a lecturer from the Immortal Institute.

Could he be the Grandmaster of Yangshen Pavilion?

"The Heart and Matter Catalog" is penned by Fei Ximan, a Cultivator of the Light Hall. Initially with insufficient Cultivation, Fei Ximan rashly observed the Great Sun attempting to comprehend the Light Brilliance Technique and deviated. In his deviation, he faintly perceived something, creating a path with the thought, "There are things within the heart, I must discern them." For a long time, the Immortal Dao doubted this method of pursuing the Dao of heart through the discernment of heavenly objects, thinking this young Cultivator had truly gone mad. It was only when Yangshen Pavilion was established that this Dao truly flourished.

Wang Qi firmly believed: "If my Merit were enough, I would also want to exchange for that book. Today’s event made me realize xinling is not easy. Especially since my experiences differ from ordinary people. Analyzing oneself, reflecting on the true heart is very important."

The elderly man smiled, "Speaking these words shows you’re less likely to stray than others. You mention your Merit isn’t sufficient, why not participate in some Trials?"

Wang Qi sighed, "I had already reserved many books… I think I’d rather not, my next plan is to exchange for the ’Soul Theory of Calculator.’ That book also involves parts about the human heart, I’ll make do with it."

Suddenly, the elderly man handed the book he held to Wang Qi: "In that case, I can give you a bit of help."