Chapter 2, The Future is Uncertain

He is well aware that once Ji Luofei advances to the fourth layer of Qi Gathering, she will leave him. Not to mention that they are not even married; even if they were, a cultivator at the fourth layer of Qi Gathering is a key figure in the Cangqin Kingdom and absolutely cannot be allowed to have a useless person by their side

Ning Cheng was aware that his aptitude was extremely poor and that he could not cultivate. Moreover, given his current physical condition, even if he could recall some of the cultivation techniques of the Ning family, he had no intention of practicing them. The primary requirement for survival here was to restore his health.

When a cultivator's true energy reaches a certain level, they will advance to the Condensing True Realm, at which point the true energy begins to transform into true essence. The Condensing True Realm also consists of nine levels; the more refined the true essence, the more profound the cultivation. Both the president and vice president of the Cangqin Second Star Academy are cultivators of the Condensing True Realm, possessing immense strength within the Cangqin Kingdom

As for the Zhuyuan Realm, the Cangqin Kingdom no longer exists now

In the future, he must live in this place and absolutely cannot rely on Jiluo Fei. The Ning City of now is not the same as the previous chaotic Ning City; he can feel the hardships of survival here. This is a world where the weak are preyed upon by the strong. It is not just that without strength one finds it difficult to survive, or that one can only exist beneath others' feet; even the Ning family, once so powerful, was annihilated overnight.

A few days later, although Ningcheng still appeared somewhat frail, he had gradually regained his vitality. At the very least, the feeling of weakness had dissipated. Ningcheng felt that he could go out and take a look. He needed to understand the environment of this capital city of the Cangqin Kingdom, as he would need to survive here in the future and consider what he could do.

In Ji Luo Fei's view, Ning Cheng, unable to cultivate and in such a dire state, would only be waiting for death if she did not save him. She knew she would not continue to marry Ning Cheng, but she also would not marry anyone else. The reason she offered to help Ning Cheng bathe was that she was originally his fiancée, and also because she was the only one who could assist him at this moment. Since Ning Cheng was capable of moving on his own, she certainly did not have to insist on helping him. The reason she proposed to help Ning Cheng bathe was that she was originally his fiancée, and also because she was the only one who could assist him at this moment. Since Ning Cheng was capable of moving on his own, she certainly did not have to insist on helping him.

However, these doubts were soon set aside by Ji Luofei, who no longer concerned herself with Ning Cheng's bathing situation and instead busied herself with cooking some rice porridge. Despite practicing for so many years, Ning Cheng was unable to gather energy, which was certainly due to his unwillingness to endure the hardships of cultivation, but it was also related to his extremely poor aptitude. Now that the Ning family was shattered and their members perished, even if Ning Cheng did not die in prison, Ji Luofei could still foresee his miserable fate in the future

Having spoken, Ji Luofei turned and exited the stone house, quickly disappearing from sight

Uh... I am afraid of being scolded by my grandfather. I just remembered that he is no longer here..." Ning Cheng said with sadness, recalling the heartless Tian Mu Wan. That kind of sorrow did not need to be feigned; it naturally revealed itself.

Seeing Ning Cheng truly swaying as he walked into the bath with a * picture * book, Ji Luofei grew increasingly perplexed. In her impression, Ning Cheng would never refuse others serving him. For Ning Cheng, the only consequence of poor service was a beating, and he would never say something like he could manage on his own. Could it be that Ning Cheng, knowing about the destruction of his family, has become much more enlightened about many matters than before

I can handle it myself..." Ning Cheng quickly replied

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Although she is Ning Cheng's nominal wife, they have not completed the marriage, and she has already reached the third level of Qi Gathering. Once she advances to the fourth level of Qi Gathering, she will be prioritized for training by the academy. Even if she does not give up on Ning Cheng, the academy will not allow her to be with him. As a practitioner at the fourth level of Qi Gathering, if she continues to be with Ning Cheng, given his current situation, it would not be helping him but rather hastening his demise.

Unable to cultivate, he must find a way to survive. Ning Cheng silently made up his mind while letting out a sigh. Unfortunately, he could not cultivate. If he could cultivate, in this planetary realm, perhaps one day he could reach the Foundation Establishment stage and then find a way to return to Earth

What she can do to help Ning Cheng now is to assist him in establishing a comfortable living environment before she herself advances to the fourth level of Qi Gathering. Given her cultivation aptitude, even if her appearance is ruined, she will eventually leave the Cangqin Kingdom. Ning Cheng is ultimately just a passerby in her life.

Although Ning Cheng had been in a relationship with Tian Mu Wan for two to three years, their interactions were limited to merely holding hands. Beyond that, he had not taken any further actions. Now that Ji Luo Fei was going to help him bathe, Ning Cheng suddenly felt uncomfortable. He was certain that the previous Ning Cheng had never allowed Ji Luo Fei to help him bathe, not because he shared the same thoughts, but rather due to Ji Luo Fei's appearance

Although he had been tortured in prison for a period of time, after returning and drinking a little water, Ning Cheng was already barely able to move.

Ning Cheng had not received the silver coins given by Ji Luofei, but he understood her intention. Ji Luofei had been cultivating at the Cangqin Second Star Academy and was also a commendable disciple of the academy. However, he remembered that he was also a student of this academy, and immediately said, "If you are going to the academy, of course I will go too"

Ning Cheng comes from Earth and has heard various legends of cultivation. Moreover, there are people on Earth who can cultivate internal energy, so Ning Cheng is not surprised that cultivation is possible on the Yixing Continent. Of course, this is also because he has yet to understand that cultivation, in its later stages, will surpass his imagination.

Ning Cheng glanced at the few silver coins in his hand, then looked at the low, black-painted stone house, and understood that Ji Luofei was not living well

After Ji Luo Fei returned to the academy, there was no further news. Ning Cheng also never went out; apart from resting in the stone house, he spent his time exercising in the front yard of the stone house

Ningcheng is only familiar with the first three levels of cultivation: the Gathering Qi Realm, the Condensing True Realm, and the Building Harmony and Origin Realm. The Gathering Qi Realm involves the accumulation of true energy within the meridians, which is divided into nine levels based on the amount of true energy that can be gathered. Ji Luofei is currently at the third level of Gathering Qi, and the transition from the third to the fourth level is a significant watershed. Although there are many at the third level of Gathering Qi in the Cangqin Second Star Academy, those at the fourth level are drastically fewer.

Unless he also cultivates to the fourth level of Qi Gathering, and although he possesses the cultivation techniques of the Ning family, he lacks the aptitude. After so many years of cultivation, he has been unable to gather Qi, let alone reach the fourth level of Qi Gathering.

Here are these for you, I am going to the academy now. You can take action now, and prepare your own food. After seeing Ning Cheng eat some food, Ji Luofei took out a bag of silver coins and handed it to Ning Cheng, saying that apart from being a bit weak, he was indeed not in serious trouble.

Ji Luofei felt her eyes redden upon hearing Ning Cheng mention his grandfather. If it weren't for Ning Cheng's grandfather, Ji Luofei would have long ceased to exist. Now, as Ning Cheng once again speaks of his grandfather, Ji Luofei is also moved. She stuffed the silver coin in her hand into Ning Cheng's palm, saying, "You need to rest and recuperate more. I will try to find time to come back and see you. When you are feeling better, if you still wish to go to the academy, I will take you there."

The water is ready, let me help you take a shower. When Ning Cheng had organized some matters to a satisfactory point, Ji Luofei came out again and said.

After Ning Cheng finished his bath, although he felt somewhat exhausted, he was in a better state than before. When he came out, Ji Luofei had already brought up the cooked rice porridge. After eating some porridge, Ning Cheng finally regained some color and strength.

Jiluo Fei was momentarily surprised as she stared at Ning Cheng. Previously, Ning Cheng had only gone to the academy under the pressure of his grandfather. Now that the Ning family was essentially gone, he had no constraints; why would he still think about going to the academy? Moreover, with his aptitude, even if he went to the academy, he probably wouldn't learn much.

Upon seeing Ji Luofei's expression, Ning Cheng realized that his words had been somewhat hasty. He was only thinking that in this place, without strength, he probably wouldn't survive for long. Therefore, when Ji Luofei mentioned going to the academy, he immediately thought of going along. However, he forgot that he had never wanted to go to the academy before, and that he lacked the qualifications; going there would hold no significance.

Ning Cheng cannot cultivate, but that does not mean he is unaware of some realms of cultivation. He knows that there are nine major realms of cultivation and eighty-one minor realms. However, among the realms he can comprehend, the highest is only the Foundation Establishment Realm. In the memories he has acquired, there was once a master of the Foundation Establishment Realm in the Cangqin Kingdom.

Noticing the puzzled gaze of Ji Luo Fei, Ning Cheng quickly climbed up from the bed, awkwardly supporting himself on the edge of the bed and said, "You see, I can already move on my own now"

Jiluo Fei had no objections to not being with Ning Cheng. Ning Cheng had always treated her very poorly, often hitting and scolding her, and had never looked at her properly. The reason she saved Ning Cheng and took care of him diligently was because she owed a debt to the Ning family