Chapter 3: Secrets of the Immortal Cultivation World

Qin Yan was taken aback, though he was young and came from a poor family, he had a passion for reading and had encountered numerous legends related to the Xu family of Qinghe County in the "Records of Notable Figures in the Martial State".

The young man had delicate features and a youthful innocence, dressed in a rather refined manner, clearly a young master accustomed to a life of privilege.

"It is much easier than us, how do you explain this?"

"I won't hide it from you, big brother..." The young man scratched his head awkwardly and said, "I am Xu Quan, from Qinghe County. My family is somewhat well-off, but I am just an ordinary person. Since coming here, I have faced a lot of exclusion. I wonder about your background, big brother. If you are also an ordinary person, we could be companions."

Since the other party had already guessed, Qin Yan naturally did not conceal anything, and briefly recounted his background.

The cultivation families, in a word, are bound and connected by bloodlines as a means of inheritance. Their origins are no longer traceable, but the vast majority are formed gradually through the descendants of disciples from cultivation sects who have descended the mountains, branching out and passing down through generations.

Relieve suffering

How to make up for it

"Why, since I have passed the examination and obtained the qualification for entry, could it be that the immortal sect would still show favoritism?" A look of confusion appeared in Qin Yan's eyes

I naturally understand this

It seems you truly do not know. Xu Quan sighed and said, "The establishment of the 'Seeking Immortality Manual' was originally due to the rarity of spiritual roots, but the process of cultivating this technique is exceedingly painful. At first, it was unavoidable, but as the years have passed, cultivators naturally would not sit idly by, thus they have devised numerous methods to compensate for it.

In summary, the two are interdependent; they prosper together and suffer together

"Cultivating Immortal Families?" Qin Yan raised an eyebrow, and could not help but recall the scene from just now, as countless questions surfaced in his mind, making him increasingly anxious.

Qin Yan became increasingly curious as he listened; he was originally a child from a poor family and naturally knew nothing about the legends of the cultivation world.

Having learned from the previous experience, Qin Yan did not rush to greet him, deciding to observe the situation before making a decision. Unexpectedly, the young man bowed first and asked, "This brother is also a newly accepted disciple of the Immortal Sect, right? May I ask about your background? Are you a descendant of a cultivation family or an ordinary mortal?"

Seeing Qin Yan's face full of astonishment, the young man, however, was so delighted that he jumped three feet high: "Haha, brother, you are so astonished, it seems you also come from a mortal background."

The two then began to engage in casual conversation. Of course, while it was called chatting, for the most part, it was the young man who spoke. Qin Yan listened attentively, occasionally asking questions when he encountered something he did not understand. The young man was not only unperturbed but rather delighted that someone was listening to his narration, and he continued to speak incessantly like a flowing river.

His ancestors were disciples of a sect dedicated to the cultivation of immortality, and naturally, there exists a very close connection between the two. For instance, whenever the sect recruits new members, they will prioritize selecting disciples from the affiliated families of cultivators.

"Is it that Xu family from Qinghe County..."

The reason for this lies in the origins of the immortal cultivation families

The youth named Xu Quan was greatly delighted upon hearing this, his face beaming with joy: "Since coming here, I have endured a lot of disdain and contempt from those immortal cultivation families, and they wouldn't even speak to me. At last, I have found a companion who shares the same background as I do"

Having a modest fortune is an overly modest expression; the Xu family in Qinghe County is indeed wealthy enough to rival nations, truly capable of spending money like dirt. If we set aside power and solely consider wealth, it is likely that they are not inferior to the current royal family of the Wu state.

Among them, the sects of immortality are the most formidable, regarded as the stabilizing force in the realm of cultivation, akin to the needle that calms the seas. The immortal families follow in rank; however, apart from a few ancient families with ancestral legacies, the vast majority of immortal families are far from being comparable to the sects of immortality, merely serving as their vassals

"During cultivation, one relies on elixirs for assistance." The young man Xu Quan's face was still filled with indignation: "The disciples of those immortal cultivation families have their elders to look after them. When they practice the 'Seeking Immortality Classic,' they can consume many miraculous elixirs provided by their families. After taking these, not only can they greatly accelerate the speed of their internal energy cultivation, but they can also significantly alleviate the suffering that should have been endured."

Indeed, the elixirs in the realm of cultivation are extraordinarily miraculous. The tranquilizing pills they consume were originally developed specifically for the "Seeking Immortality Manual". After generations of refinement, their efficacy has greatly improved. It is said that as long as one takes this substance, 90% of the suffering endured during the cultivation process can be alleviated.

On weekdays, the cultivation sects provide protection for the families they belong to; conversely, if the cultivation sects encounter danger, their affiliated families will also serve as a barrier.

I do not know whether there will be favoritism, but the disciples of those immortal cultivation families have it much easier when it comes to entering the sect than we do. At this point, Xu Quan's face displayed an expression of indignation.

That is great

"You don't know?" The young man was somewhat surprised: "To open the spirit, one must study the 'Book of Seeking Immortality.' Only when one's internal energy reaches a certain level can one be valued by the immortal sect. However, the 'Book of Seeking Immortality' is not so easy to cultivate. With a slight misfortune, it can bring about pain akin to being devoured by countless ants. If one grits their teeth and perseveres, it is like climbing a mountain of blades or falling into a cauldron of boiling oil..."

A bitter smile appeared on Qin Yan's face. To reach this point today, he had endured countless hardships over the past decade. He was naturally well aware of the difficulties associated with the "Seeking Immortal Classic"; otherwise, everyone would be on the path to longevity. After a full century, the vast city of Weichi would not have only him passing the celestial gate examination.

Qin Yan pondered for a moment, unable to grasp the essence of the matter, and then cast it aside, turning his gaze around. The celestial mountains and sea of clouds, with their towering peaks, presented a breathtakingly beautiful landscape.

For example, the forces in the realm of cultivation can be broadly divided into three categories: cultivation sects, cultivation families, and solitary cultivators

"What is the little brother inquiring about this for?" Qin Yan felt a stir in his heart, but did not answer his question; instead, he posed a counter-question.

Qin Yan's face still displayed a look of confusion and bewilderment

Thus, from the other party's words, Qin Yan learned a considerable amount of information he wished to know, and finally gained a general understanding of the situation in the cultivation world

What is the reason for this

After a while, the sound of footsteps reached his ears. Qin Yan felt a stir in his heart and turned around to see a boy of about seventeen or eighteen years old appearing before him.

Therefore, individuals like us, who, as mere mortals, have gained entry qualifications through the celestial examination, are fundamentally incomparable to the descendants of those immortal cultivation families. At this point, Xu Quan sighed, his face filled with a sense of melancholy.

Not bad

Indeed, for us ordinary mortals, cultivating the "Seeking Immortality Manual" is exceedingly difficult; however, the descendants of those immortal cultivation families find it much easier than we do

The reason ultimately lies in the fact that others cannot endure the kind of suffering that is worse than death