Chapter 0003: Perfect Tranquility

Old Fourth Ding was immediately filled with disappointment and asked, "Are there any other people meditating in the residence? If there are other servants' children, that would also be good, as their offspring are promising and could assist my two sons."

Ding Hao entered the main hall and called out to Ding Laosi, "Steward, I want to go out for a stroll and buy some things. Bring me some silver coins."

At this moment, another maid came to report, "Chief steward, chief steward, the young master refuses to eat and insists on having freshly hunted game meat"

Since we have come to this world, how can we not go out and take a look

After they left, a while later, Ding Hao finally woke up in the room

After an hour of meditation, when Ding Hao opened his eyes, he felt that the world around him was more vibrant, with bright colors and sounds that resonated in his ears. He nodded and said, "The fundamental reason is that my six senses have been enhanced, allowing me to see things more clearly and hear sounds from further away. This world is indeed different; the effects after meditation are much stronger than on Earth"

"Little waste! How is that possible?!" Ding Laosi's eyes widened in shock, but he soon snorted coldly and said, "He is a waste, unable to awaken even at the age of 15, how could he possibly enter the state of perfect tranquility!"

They have no jobs and no income, relying solely on begging for food to survive. People in this world discriminate against the commoners; even when food rots in warehouses, they are unwilling to give it to beggars for free. As a result, those beggars live in quite miserable conditions

Such a good thing, let the soldiers wait a moment, I will return to the residence to inquire

However, before she could catch her breath, a shadow suddenly flashed by, startling her, and she quickly retreated.

Knock, knock, open the door

The stingy Butler Ding finally took out 2 taels of silver, and Ding Hao immediately took it and left.

"It is impossible for it to be him!" Ding Laosi said disdainfully, "You little good-for-nothing, you don't even know if you can enter a meditative state! Even if you can, it would only be a low-level meditative state! A waste is still a waste!"

"Is this really the life I will lead in the future?" Ding Hao clenched his fists and thought, "There are still six months left; I will definitely awaken my celestial roots, I will!"

"It is impossible to feel wrong!" Dean Min was very excited and said, "I am a second-grade spiritual painter with a spiritual root. My spiritual root emphasizes tranquility, so I am very sensitive to entering a state of tranquility. In our Jiuzhou Academy, as long as someone enters a perfect state of tranquility, I can sense it; it has never failed! This person can enter a perfect state of tranquility and should be an extraordinary talent. I must recruit them into our Jiuzhou Academy for proper cultivation"

The man in the sedan chair hurriedly pushed aside the curtain and stepped out, his face filled with joy as he said, "Lord Ling, I can feel it! It's nearby, perfectly tranquil, truly perfectly tranquil. Someone has entered a state of perfect tranquility!"

Ling Yunxiao joyfully exclaimed, "That is wonderful! May Heaven bless Wuzhou, for yet another talented individual has emerged!"

Ding Hao said, "Great-grandfather, did you hear that? Once you finish your important matters, please manifest yourself and help the family down here a little."

Although the ancestors of the Ding family have not manifested their powers for a long time, there is still no definitive news confirming that Ding Yibai has died. Ding Laosi was also somewhat frightened and scolded, "You woman, do you have a say in this? Get lost!"

You! Ding Laosi was taken aback, thinking to himself that this little good-for-nothing has changed into a different person today, how impressive!

Ding Hao is very satisfied with the effectiveness of this meditation, but unfortunately, he did not break through the celestial aperture and awaken the celestial root in perfect meditation

Ding Hao's assertiveness took everyone in the household by surprise

Drive away the Ding Chen family, he took out 2 taels of broken silver and handed it to Ding Hao, "Master of the house, there is really no money at home now, I have already said I would buy you books, this 2 taels of silver is the last of the circulating funds, I give it all to you"

Ah! The maid in the red dress finally got scared and let out a scream before running away

As he spoke, he came across a pill shop ahead and casually walked in to take a look

Finally, I can attain tranquility

It feels so comfortable

The Lord of Ling City smiled and said, "Perhaps it is simply a matter of fate not having arrived."

"Is that so?" Ding Hao sneered, "You say that the household expenses are quite large, so let me ask you, where did the fifty taels of national tribute that I send to your family every month go? My Ding family originally had nine courtyards, but now it has been reduced to five! What happened to the money from the houses you sold? Ding Laosi, I warn you, just because I don't speak doesn't mean I don't know! If you pay me today, that would be fine, but if you don't, then bring out the account books, and we will go to the city lord's office to settle this matter!"

Is there anyone at home to receive guests

Then I shall take my leave. The soldier clasped his fists and walked towards the next establishment

It seems to be the case. Unable to find it, Director Min could only return to the palanquin, and the group returned to the City Lord's residence

The maid hesitated and said, "What if something were to happen?"

"Meditation and tranquility?" The one who opened the door was the steward, Ding Laosi. His mustache twitched as he questioned, "What business does the military have with someone seeking meditation and tranquility?"

Seeing him pray to the ancestral wooden statue, Ding Chen's face turned pale, and he felt somewhat afraid. However, he still said, "How many years has it been since your ancestors manifested? Perhaps they have long perished in the upper realm!"

Meanwhile, a group of soldiers happened to pass by on the main road from the direction of the Ding family, surrounding a palanquin, with a tall horse following behind.

This world is such that good people are bullied, and gentle horses are ridden. In the past, Ding Hao was kind-hearted and did not defend his own rights, ultimately being bullied to the end. Now, it is evident that Ding Hao has become a different person, and these individuals have finally learned to fear, no longer daring to intrude again

Old Fourth Ding immediately called for a maid upon returning, "Quickly go and check if Junjie and Jun Cai have entered meditation? If they have, then I, Old Fourth Ding, have truly struck it lucky! Entering the Jiuzhou Academy, the next step will be the Immortal Refining Great World!"

Is there anyone in your home practicing meditation and tranquility

After a while, Dean Min and the others returned, sighing, "There are indeed some people meditating nearby, but none of them are the ones I am looking for. What a disappointment, what a disappointment"

Bushido, "Good news, great news! Vice Dean Min of the Jiuzhou Academy has returned to visit his family and has sensed that someone nearby has entered a state of perfect tranquility. Therefore, he inquires! If that person in tranquility is found, they are to be brought to Jiuzhou Academy for proper cultivation!"

The maid shook her head and said, "There is no one meditating in the residence." As she spoke, she seemed to recall something and whispered, "The chief steward, that little good-for-nothing... seems to be meditating..."

With this sound, Ding Hao immediately entered a state of tranquility

At once! The soldiers responded with a resounding affirmation, and then scattered to inquire.

What happened, Dean Min?" The man riding the white horse quickly followed behind.

At this moment, a fierce and tall woman burst in from outside, who was none other than Ding Laosi's wife, Ding Chenshi. Upon entering, Ding Chenshi began to scold loudly, "You little good-for-nothing, how dare you ask for money? You want your mother's money, the Ding family's accounts? Does your Ding family have any money to hire an accountant? If it weren't for me bringing money from the Chen family every month, your national subsidy wouldn't even be enough to pay the laborers! You little good-for-nothing, go back and calculate the accounts properly!"

However, everyone has bullied this worthless person for over ten years, so how can it be changed with just a few words

Observing the scene before him, Ding Hao knelt down and knocked his head three times under the wooden statue of his ancestors, exclaiming, "Ancestral spirits, open your eyes and see! This is the state of the Ding family; your own descendants are called little waste, while the children of the steward and servants are treated as young masters! They refuse to eat anything but the meat of the coarse-haired beast, yet I, the master, do not even know what the taste of coarse-haired beast meat is. Where in the world is there such a master-servant relationship?"

Suddenly, a sharp object resembling a pointed cone was seen nailed to the spot where she had just stood. The maid raised her head and saw Ding Hao holding another candlestick, glaring at her with anger

"You really dare to be so wasteful..." The maid was somewhat shocked this time. If she had been just a little slower, the sharp tip of the candlestick could have pierced her, and the outcome would have been quite dreadful

"It doesn't matter. The so-called celestial orifices are merely the Ren and Du meridians. I have been cultivating in tranquility for a long time, accumulating strength, and sooner or later, I will break through. This is not a problem!" With this thought in mind, Ding Hao nodded confidently and stood up

Ding Hao also saw some beggars begging along the street, and no one looked up to them

This world is truly astonishing, regarded as the pinnacle of ancient civilization. With the application of various celestial roots and techniques, people's lives are exceedingly prosperous. There are no disasters here; earthquakes and hurricanes are absent, and there is no suffering from illness. Compared to Earth, this place is almost like a paradise!

"Toasting and singing, how much is life worth? With a tranquil mind and clarity of heart, I am not disturbed by trivial matters"

On both sides of the street, the doors of all the households were knocked open by soldiers clad in white garments and silver armor. Upon opening the door, they would ask, "Is there anyone in your home meditating?"

However, the maid quickly returned to report, "The eldest young master has gone out, and the young master is reading a book"

"Achieving perfect tranquility is impossible, isn't it? In the entire Wuzhou, there are only a handful of individuals who can attain such a state! I don't recall any strong practitioners residing here, so how could there be perfect tranquility? Director Min, are you sure you are not mistaken?" said Ling Yunxiao, the city lord of Wuzhou, with a hint of disbelief.

On both sides of the street, there are various prosperous shops, filled with ample goods; various workshops where workers employ mystical techniques to efficiently produce items; in the fields, no people can be seen, yet the crops are growing abundantly; looking up at the sky, the sunlight is brilliant, and the clouds are fluffy, everything is peaceful and orderly

... ...

This time, Ding Hao no longer pretended to meditate; instead, he held a stone, calming his mind and truly beginning to enter a state of tranquility

Having spoken, he commanded the soldiers following him, "You all immediately go to the nearby households and inquire if anyone is currently meditating in tranquility, and report the situation back swiftly!"

Although this world is so perfect, there are still the poor and those who face discrimination

Upon leaving Ding's residence, Ding Hao stepped onto the spacious avenue, which opened his eyes to a whole new world

Thus, as Ding Hao sat in meditation once more, the maid entered again. This time she was cautious, looking up at the top of the door frame; there was no incense ash this time, nor anything else.

Having spoken, he walked out of the gate and said with a smile, "As for the military, I have inquired, and I am truly disappointed; there is no one in my house meditating"

"You are a servant of the Ding family. If I kill you, I will only strip you of your immortal status! But if you injure me, you will die! Do you think I dare not?" Ding Hao's eyes glinted with malice as he threw the second candlestick at her

Old Fourth Ding thought to himself, "This little good-for-nothing even dares to ask me for money?" At that moment, his expression darkened as he said, "One does not know the cost of firewood and rice until one manages a household! Buying you a book costs ten taels of silver! Have you ever calculated the various expenses at home? If it weren't for me contributing money every month, the Ding family would have long been in ruins! And yet you still dare to ask me for money, I have only two words for you: no!"

Stop the carriage! Stop the carriage!" The curtain of the carriage was suddenly lifted, and a middle-aged man shouted loudly