Eternal Life: I Can Break Through The Limits Of All Methods

Chapter 27: Old Han's Entrustment (Seeking to Continue Reading)

"This..." Chu Ming hesitated.

He knew that Old Han was considering his situation. At thirty-eight years old, he was still stuck at the third level of Qi Refining, with no hope of reaching Foundation Building.

The first three levels were the easiest to cultivate, and it would only get harder from there.

Old Han broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining at forty-one years old, but by the time he reached the fifth level, he was already sixty-nine years old.

Now in his eighties, reaching the fifth level of Qi Refining still seemed like a distant dream.

Old Han used to believe that one could overcome any obstacle with hard work, even if their talent was lacking. But as he grew older, he gradually realized the harsh reality.

Some things couldn't be achieved through effort alone.

Unfortunately, he realized this too late. He spent all these years focusing on cultivation and never found a partner to continue his lineage.

Even if he wanted to find one now, he wouldn't be able to find a suitable candidate.

For ordinary women, it wouldn't be difficult to find someone, but for cultivators, finding a partner with spiritual roots was the best choice.

Children born from such a union would have a higher chance of possessing spiritual roots.

Old Han was afraid that Chu Ming would follow in his footsteps, which was why he wanted him to find a partner and start a family while he was still young.

However, he didn't know about Chu Ming's current situation.

Although Chu Ming complained about the lack of prospects in Foundation Building, he was already considering how to develop himself after reaching Core Formation.

Chu Ming currently just wanted to quietly cultivate for a while and wasn't planning to consider finding a partner.

Having a partner would be nice, as it would add some excitement to his ordinary life. Besides, he could also cultivate his Blissful Room and perhaps unlock some useful features.

But he had too many secrets right now, and he had to enter the spatial realm to cultivate every day.

If he found a talkative woman who exposed his secrets, although his life wouldn't be in danger, it wouldn't be as carefree and comfortable as it was now.

Moreover, his requirements for a partner were quite high. Spiritual roots and talent didn't matter, but the appearance had to be exceptional.

At the very least, it couldn't be worse than Jiang Zhilan and the female inner disciple of the sword sect, right?

The candidates Old Han introduced to him probably wouldn't meet these requirements.

Seeing Chu Ming hesitate, Old Han quickly persuaded him with a bitter tone, "Ah Ming, I'm speaking from experience. Listen to my advice."

"No matter how we cultivate, we won't be able to reach Foundation Building."

"You might still have fantasies, but I advise you to face reality."

"While you're still young, find a suitable partner quickly."

"If you delay for a few more years, you might end up like me, regretting it too late."

Chu Ming waved his hand. "Old Han, I know you're considering my well-being."

"But recently, I've made some progress in cultivating the Five Elements Art. I even feel confident in mastering it."

"I'm almost stable at the fourth level of Qi Refining, so I want to work harder for now and not consider finding a partner."

Old Han felt surprised and quickly asked, "Really? Are you confident in reaching the fourth level of Qi Refining?"

Chu Ming nodded. "I should be able to. Old Han, don't worry, I know my own abilities."

"If it really doesn't work out, I won't spend half my life cultivating like you. I'd rather exchange spiritual stones for gold and live a carefree life in the mortal realm."

After hearing this, Old Han lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Then, he took out a bag of spiritual stones from his storage bag and threw it to Chu Ming.

Chu Ming received the spiritual stones, feeling somewhat surprised. He weighed them in his hand and saw that there were at least a hundred spiritual stones inside.

These spirit stones, even for Old Han, the steward of the outer courtyard of the Old Han Farm, are not a small amount.

He asked puzzledly, "Old Han, what does this mean?"

Old Han said, "Go buy some elixirs so that you can break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible."

Chu Ming still didn't understand, and Old Han continued to explain, "Listen to me, actually I have something to ask of you."

"The junior sister I plan to introduce to you is the descendant of an old friend of mine. That old friend took care of me a lot when I was young."

"And this descendant of his also has a five-colored mixed spirit root. She has been in the sect for two years and hasn't shown any talent. She just recently reached the first level of Qi Refining."

"I actually plan to leave the sect and live in the secular world before next spring."

"But I'm worried that after that old friend passes away, there won't be anyone to take care of her and she'll be bullied in the sect, so I want to find her a good husband."

"Among the people I know, you have good character and decent strength, so it's you."

"It's also good for you. Besides lacking talent in cultivation, that girl is pretty good in other aspects. You won't lose out by marrying her."

"But since you don't want to find a partner for now, I can only ask you to take care of her after I leave."

"And since you said you're confident in reaching the fourth level of Qi Refining, I'll support you with some spirit stones."

After listening to Old Han's explanation, Chu Ming suddenly understood.

He waved his hand and smiled, "Hey, Old Han, with our relationship, you could have just asked for this small favor directly. Why bother giving me spirit stones?"

Old Han smiled and shook his head, "With higher strength, you can take better care of her."

"Besides, I don't have much use for spirit stones now. The money for living in the secular world is enough. It's better to leave the spirit stones to you."

After hearing Old Han's explanation, Chu Ming thought it would be fine to accept the spirit stones.

Although he didn't lack spirit stones now, progressing too quickly in cultivation could raise suspicions from others.

After all, even if one has enough comprehension of the techniques, without the assistance of elixirs, it's impossible to reach higher realms so quickly.

With the spirit stones gifted by Old Han, it would appear more reasonable.

"Alright, I'll accept them. Don't worry, I won't waste your spirit stones."

"But Old Han, are you really planning to leave the sect?"

Old Han nodded with a bitter smile, "Sigh, I've cultivated my whole life, but in the end, it's all in vain."

"It's better to enjoy life in the secular world. It's not worth it for me to stay in the sect just to be a steward."

Chu Ming sighed after hearing this. For Old Han, this was indeed the wisest choice for now.

He didn't have the ability to help Old Han at the moment, so he didn't say anything to persuade him.

Perhaps when he becomes stronger, he can lend a hand to Old Han.

Afterward, Old Han threw the snake-skin bag to Chu Ming and smiled, "You can borrow this for now. When you truly reach the fourth level of Qi Refining, I'll give it to you."

Chu Ming didn't refuse either. This thing was somewhat useful to him.

When he went to the market in the future, he always had to be cautious about being discovered with his storage Law Treasure. Now, with this snake-skin bag, it would be less troublesome.

Afterward, Old Han made an appointment with him. When they come to collect Spirit Rice this month, he will bring that junior sister to meet him.

After bidding farewell to Old Han, Chu Ming returned to the space and continued eating.

Then he began his subsequent cultivation.

His Fire Breathing Art and Cleaning Technique broke through to the Transcendent stage, which happened today.

(End of this chapter)