NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 63: Can’t Handle It? Are You Just Unable to Handle It?
Chapter 63: Can't Handle It? Are You Just Unable to Handle It?
Amid the mountains, mist hung low.
A bright, full moon, clear and luminous, seemed to hang just above the mountain peaks.
And beneath that full moon.
Chen Zhixing sat cross-legged, his complexion fair and his appearance peerlessly handsome.
Dressed in spotless white robes, he exuded an ethereal aura, free of even the slightest dust.
His long black hair, as dark as ink, seemed to carry a faint divine glow, cascading down his back.
As Chen Zhixing broke through to the True Self Realm, his entire aura became more and more ethereal, like an immortal on the verge of ascending from the mortal world.
Especially his narrow, clear eyes, which seemed to contain a brilliant starry sky.
If the great poet of the Tang Dynasty from his previous life were here, he might have sighed, "Were it not for meeting atop Jade Mountain, we might meet under the moonlight at the Yao Terrace."
"Finally, I've reached the True Self."
Chen Zhixing smiled slightly, feeling the quietly floating seed of the Dao within his dantian's spiritual sea.
With just a slight movement, this tiny seed of the Dao could unleash an overwhelming power capable of moving mountains and overturning seas!
He could feel with absolute clarity that breaking through from the Spiritual Wandering Realm to the True Self Realm was not as simple as moving from one to two.
It was like going directly from one to one hundred!
The gap between them was beyond words.
Suddenly.
A commotion erupted from the base of the mountain.
"Senior, where are you?"
"Senior, I want to learn cultivation from you!"
"May I ask your esteemed name? Would you be willing to join my Barbarian God Sect? I would make you the vice sect leader, and after my passing, you would become the sect leader!"
"Fellow Daoist, I am Qian Wantang. Could we perhaps become acquaintances?"
"Senior, are you married? I have a young lady at home, just 16 years of age, who would be willing to become your concubine!"
"Sir, I am the Hundred Knowledge Scholar of the cultivation world. May I record your information to spread your fame?"
"Sir, I am Lü Meng. I believe I have deep insights into the Path of Strength. May we spar? If I lose, I am willing to become your disciple!"
"Lü Meng, your scheme is so obvious even a deaf person could hear it! Senior, take me instead. I am exceptionally gifted and have extraordinary bones!"
"All of you, get lost! The fortune teller said from childhood that I would achieve greatness, even becoming the ruler of the Central Empire! Senior, taking me in is like taking in a future emperor!"
"Senior, do you have a son? If not, I'd like to be your son and take care of you in your old age!"
A chorus of noisy voices echoed from the foot of the mountain.
"So many sleeping dragons and phoenix chicks."
Chen Zhixing muttered, then with a step, transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the vast mountains.
About half an hour later.
The onlookers who had climbed the mountain saw no trace of the senior, and in their frustration, they pounded their chests, silently cursing themselves for missing out on such a great opportunity.
At the same time.
At Laifu Inn.
In the Heaven-class suite.
The window, which had been open to the outside, suddenly rattled.
Then, a streak of light flashed by, and Chen Zhixing was already inside the room.
He stood by the window, reaching out to close it.
Afterward, he glanced around the room, seeing no signs of disturbance or any foreign presence, and then immediately lay down to sleep.
The next morning.
The sky had just begun to lighten.
A slow, steady knock sounded on the door. Chen Zhixing opened his eyes and pushed the door open.
Elder You stood there, looking energetic and cheerful, smiling as he asked:
"Third Young Master, did you sleep well last night?"
"It was alright, but it seems Elder You is full of energy, looking quite refreshed," Chen Zhixing replied with a smile.
Elder You chuckled, shaking his head as he said, "Third Young Master, it's a pity you didn't join me last night. Can you imagine the scene of deep conversations on the painting boat? The gentle ripples, the slight sway of the boat, with me pulling hair and riding like a knight, moving with the waves."
As he spoke, Elder You closed his eyes, smacking his lips as if still savoring the memory.
Chen Zhixing: "..."
I didn't expect this from you, Elder You!
Elder You slowly opened his eyes, glanced at Chen Zhixing, and smiled, "Third Young Master, you just don't understand. If you did, you'd definitely find it addictive and hard to leave."
After a pause, Elder You suddenly leaned in and whispered, "Third Young Master, how about next time I record it with a Mystic Light Mirror for you to watch? That way, you'll be mentally prepared."
Chen Zhixing's face darkened.
You old rogue!
What do you take me for?
"Whether you record it or not, I don't know, but what you just said, I recorded it all. When we return, I'll hand it over to the master of the house," Chen Zhixing flipped his right hand, revealing a Mystic Light Mirror specialized for recording images.
"???"
Elder You's face stiffened, his eyes blank as he stared at Chen Zhixing.
Can't handle it?
Are you just unable to handle it?
The next moment, Elder You became anxious, shouting indignantly, "Third Young Master, if this gets back to the family, how will I show my face?"
"Show it to the lovely ladies," Chen Zhixing retorted sarcastically, then seeing Elder You getting truly upset, smiled and said, "Just kidding. What? You can tease me, but I can't tease you?"
Elder You's expression shifted several times, and finally, he reluctantly raised a thumb toward Chen Zhixing, "Third Young Master, you're good!"
Not long after.
The two left the inn and headed out of the city to continue their journey.
Along the way.
Elder You seemed to remember something and spoke seriously, "By the way, Third Young Master, did you notice someone breaking through to the True Self Realm outside the city last night?"
Chen Zhixing nodded, "Yes, I noticed, but I was cultivating last night, so I didn't pay much attention."
Elder You's face grew serious, "That person turned the strength of five hundred bull demons into their own dharma figure. Their power must be overwhelming. This world may now have another invincible True Self Realm expert."
Chen Zhixing showed a trace of envy, then said with a touch of melancholy, "The True Self Realm... Sigh, I wonder when I will reach it myself."
"Third Young Master, don't lose heart. You've already reached the Spiritual Wandering Realm at such a young age. Breaking through to the True Self Realm is certain in the future, and you'll surely be even stronger than the person from last night."
Elder You patted Chen Zhixing on the shoulder reassuringly, then added regretfully, "It's just a shame. If the night hadn't been so enchanting, I would have gone to meet that person. Who knows, maybe I could have brought a powerful ally for the Chen family."
Chen Zhixing nodded, agreeing, "Elder You is right."
The two chatted as they walked, quickly leaving Hong'an City.
Finding a spacious, deserted place, Elder You flipped his right hand, and a flying boat appeared in his palm.
"Grow!"
Elder You tossed the flying boat into the air, and it immediately expanded, transforming into a massive vessel floating in the void.
Chen Zhixing and Elder You stepped onto the deck.
Elder You then raised his right hand, forming a seal with one hand, and the flying boat soared into the sky, crossing the sea of clouds, speeding towards Wuxuan City.
After several hours.
The flying boat passed over towering mountains and vast lakes.
A prosperous city gradually came into view, growing closer.
Wuxuan City, Ruan Clan.
They had arrived!