Shared Talent: Traveling through a hundred worlds simultaneously

The order of things in the martial arts world had already been disrupted by Su Chen's arrival as a true immortal.

Snowmoon City became a place of great turmoil.

Rumors are circulating in the martial arts world right now.

A majestic divine form appeared, a true immortal descended, and a single word spread the Dao throughout the world.

The entire operating rules of the martial arts world have been completely disrupted, and everyone's attention and footsteps are focused on Snow Moon City.

This sacred martial arts land outside Tianqi City has never been both the center of glory and the vortex of storms as it is now.

The immortals are elusive, but mortals each have their own thoughts.

When someone inquired, they learned that this immortal seemed not to mind taking in maids.

When Sikong Qianluo of Snow Moon City and Ye Ruoyi, the daughter of the General's Mansion, were fortunate enough to be kept by his side, and even Ye Ruoyi's congenital incurable disease that had plagued her for many years was cured at will, a subtle signal spread throughout the martial arts world.

Especially for women of unparalleled beauty who are listed among the most beautiful women, this is undoubtedly a shortcut to immortality.

If one could serve by the side of an immortal, wouldn't that be like ascending to heaven in one step?
That's a true destiny to the immortals; how many people wouldn't pursue it? There are countless examples throughout history and across the world.

Moreover, this is a real immortal's method that can be witnessed in a living, breathing feudal era, so how could anyone not be fascinated?
For a time, even the emperor in Tianqi City couldn't sit still and personally traveled to Xueyue City, just to catch a glimpse of her beauty.

However, the abode of immortals is not to be disturbed by mortals.
No matter how powerful he was, he could not get in.

In the end, it was Sikong Changfeng, the third city lord of Snow Moon City, who stepped forward to convey the message: "The Immortal Venerable has said that no outside guests will be received before the sermon."

He was secretly relieved that he could use the guise of a true immortal, otherwise it would have been really difficult to deal with this group of people.

Snowmoon City has never been as lively as it is today in its entire history, but as the perfect manager of Snowmoon City, I really don't want it to be this lively.

Sikong Changfeng was speechless. The Grand Master drank every day, and the other one, needless to say, didn't care about important matters.

All that's left is for me to handle all sorts of miscellaneous tasks diligently and without complaint.

With his talent and aptitude, if he could focus on martial arts, he could reach an even higher level.

Once this order was issued, no one dared to disobey it.

During these two turbulent days, key figures arrived one after another.

Lei Wujie had the purest mind; he was eager to learn higher levels of martial arts from the immortal, and even felt a surge of passion, wanting to spar with the immortal.

As a result, Sikong Changfeng grabbed him and gave him a lecture: "With your pathetic skills, how dare you disturb the Immortal Venerable? You'll have to get past me first!"

These young people nowadays are really arrogant and ignorant. If I hadn't advised him against it, he might have actually gone to some immortal to show off his mediocre skills.

If it weren't for the fact that this little guy came from an extraordinary background and that I knew him, I would have given him a good talking-to long ago.

Xiao Se remained much more silent. He simply told Sikong Changfeng that he had questions in his mind and needed to seek an answer from the immortal.

With his keen insight, Sikong Changfeng had already discerned that the owner of this down-on-his-luck inn was no ordinary person.

Forget it, all sorts of immortals have come these past few days, which has delayed things. They're trying to get even more people to come, without even considering whether Snow Moon City can handle it.

However, those who can arrive in such a short time are not simple, just like the emperor who was personally brought here by the imperial advisor.

But they were still turned away.

The eccentric monk, Wuxin, came with pure curiosity and philosophical thought.

He wanted to see if this true immortal, who possessed almost omnipotent powers, was willing, and if so, to quell the endless strife in the human world.

On the third day, things took a turn for the better.

Lei Wujie finally saw Su Chen sitting quietly in the courtyard. Even more shocking was that he witnessed a "guidance" – the Snow Moon Sword Immortal Li Hanyi exerted all her strength, and the sword light was like a cascading silver river.

Su Chen responded with just a willow branch, effortlessly neutralizing all attacks.

The gap between the two sides is as vast as heaven and earth.

Upon seeing Lei Wujie, Li Hanyi finally sheathed her sword.

She learned a great deal from the other party's immortal techniques, which improved her own strength and swordsmanship to a higher level.

Therefore, we often come here to fight.

Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Se stepped forward, bowed deeply, and begged the immortal to reveal the truth about the Langya King case from years ago.

Upon hearing this, Su Chen simply waved his hand casually, as if brushing away a speck of dust: "This is a small matter; I'll take care of it for you whenever I need it in the future."

This understated approach contains undeniable power.

He casually revealed the truth about what happened back then to Xiao Se, and also showed him a glimpse of his own power in his mind.

Xiao Se was deeply shaken and immediately bowed his head: "Xiao Se... is willing to follow the Immortal Venerable as a servant and listen to his teachings."

Lei Wujie, standing to the side, was so shocked that his mouth dropped open. Although he had only known Xiao Se for a short time, he felt an extraordinary affinity with him and never expected him to make such a decision.

As for "unintentional," he was asking about inner turmoil and transcendence.

Su Chen did not answer directly, but instead flicked his sleeve and said softly, "Since you ask about your true heart, then go and see your true heart."

The next moment, Wuxin felt the world spinning, his mind seemingly thrown into countless cycles of illusion, experiencing joy, sorrow, anger, and all sorts of obsessions surging and receding like the tide.

When the illusion ended, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clearer than ever before. He clasped his hands together and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, Immortal Venerable, for illuminating the path ahead for this humble monk."

He returned to reality, but he was still savoring everything he had experienced in the illusion, as if it were a real story.

Even now, and long into the future, it will remain unforgettable for him.

He got it.

Lei Wujie looked at him, then at Xiao Se, and felt that he simply couldn't keep up with the thoughts of these clever people.

He had only one simple thought in his mind: he really wanted to have a real fight with the immortal!

The day of preaching has finally arrived.

Su Chen began his lecture atop the Dengtian Pavilion. His voice was calm, yet it clearly reached the ears of everyone in the city, touching their very hearts.

He began with the most basic refining of essence into qi, elaborating all the way to the realm of divine travel, and further explaining the profound realm beyond that realm—where the soul, the physical body, and the power of heaven and earth must be perfectly integrated to transcend the constraints of this world and reach true freedom. This lecture lasted for three days and three nights.

The entire Snowmoon City was completely silent. Regardless of their martial arts skills or social status, everyone was immersed in the profound sound of the Great Dao, completely captivated.

Many people experienced fluctuations in their aura and broke through their bottlenecks on the spot.

The three city lords of Snow Moon City were also engrossed in the experience, but they were not worried about the safety of the city at all—with a true immortal here to oversee things, who would dare to act recklessly?

However, there were some unscrupulous individuals involved.

Several assassin organizations and rival forces sent people to secretly probe, or perhaps to interrupt this fortuitous opportunity.

However, all infiltrators, no matter how cunning their movements or how profound their cultivation, were instantly crushed by the invisible power of heaven and earth the moment they approached the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, turning into dust without a sound, their bodies and souls annihilated.

Su Chen didn't even interrupt his sermon; he merely glanced around and precisely eliminated all discordant noises.

At this moment, everyone truly understood the difference between immortals and mortals, and the meaning of the unfathomable.

After three days of sermons, Su Chen's gaze swept over the enlightened crowd below, finally settling on Xiao Se, Lei Wujie, and Wuxin.

These three were the main characters in this world for a period of time.

Xiao Se was of extraordinary origin; he was a prince who was qualified to compete for the throne, but in the end he gave up his right to the throne.

This nonchalant attitude may seem carefree, but it actually stems from a desire to avoid responsibility.

Just like Xu Fengnian in Snowy Mountain, he traded the lives of 300,000 soldiers of Beiliang for a carefree life.

Of course, this carefree attitude is for my own sake.

Compared to Xu Fengnian in the snow, Xiao Se actually only relied on a few friends. However, he failed to inherit the emperor's position, which inevitably caused some of his friends to be restricted.

The group of young heroes in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" were quite good, but the final struggle for the throne turned the capital into chaos, resulting in the deaths of many people.

Since I've arrived, my natural purpose is to prevent the plot from developing the same way as in the original story.

I bought everything that was available, offered willingly, and looked good.

With the arrival of new tenants, the "inspector" Hao Ren's "encouragement" under Raven 12345's supervision, and Su Chen's covert support, several missions were carried out that were not too dangerous but were definitely bizarre enough.

This small "abnormal creature containment facility" has gradually developed a unique operating model.

Days passed by amidst Lily's failed attempt to demolish the house, Vivian's failed financial management, and Su Chen's calm suppression.

That day, they had just completed a mission, the main task of which was to help a lost little fairy find the portal home. During the process, Lily almost chewed on the portal like a teething toy. The group was now resting in the living room.

Lily's stomach was rumbling, probably from overexertion. Her eyes lit up as she looked at the lavish takeout Su Chen had just ordered, which piled up on the table.

While wolfing down a huge braised pork bone, she glanced at Su Chen, who sat calmly at the head of the table handling the bill. Suddenly, for some inexplicable reason, a brilliant idea struck her. With her mouth full of meat, she mumbled loudly and indistinctly:

"Hmm... Woof! Does this mean we're being kept by a big shot?"

"Pfft—!" Vivian, who was taking small sips of water, sprayed it out, choking and coughing repeatedly. Her pale face instantly turned red, and she glared at Lily with a mixture of shame and anxiety.

"You big dog! What nonsense are you spouting?! Do you even know what you can and can't say? Is 'keeping someone' a word you can just use casually?!"

Could I have been discovered?
Lily shrank back at the yelling, but still looked bewildered. She licked her greasy paws and retorted confidently, "I didn't say anything wrong! Look, this is where the boss gave us to stay!"

(Although Hao Ren was nominally the landlord, Su Chen paid exorbitant rent and 'management fees,') bought us delicious food (referring to luxury takeout), and even helped us solve problems (referring to suppressing her conflict with Vivian and handling mission difficulties)! Isn't this exactly what they call 'being kept' in movies?

She felt her logic was perfect, and even turned to seek support from outsiders: "Landlord, don't you think so?"

Hao Ren, who was suddenly called out, almost choked on the chicken wing he had just put in his mouth, and cold sweat poured down his face.

He coughed violently, his face turning red: "Cough cough cough... I... I'm a man! Lily, I can't answer that!"

He was internally screaming: 'Is this something you can just admit to so easily?! We're not some weird theater troupe! And why are you asking me?! The one who actually paid for it is that big shot next to me!'

Su Chen, who had been watching the show, couldn't help but frown when he heard Lily's profound remarks.

He looked at Lily's clear yet foolish eyes, and the husky's characteristic self-righteousness, and rubbed his temples helplessly.

“Lily…” Su Chen’s voice carried a dangerous calm, “I’ve noticed that your vocabulary has recently gone a bit off track, and your thought processes are always so bizarre that they’re astonishing.”

Lily tilted her head, still unaware of the seriousness of the situation: "Huh? Really?"

Su Chen stood up, walked up to Lily, looked down at her, and gave her a "kind" smile that made Lily tuck her tail between her legs instantly: "It seems that a verbal warning is not enough."

You need some serious 're-education' to correct your ambiguous way of expressing yourself and your overly active, destructive mindset.

Lily suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, and the bone in her mouth lost its flavor. She stammered, "Big...big boss? I was wrong? I won't talk nonsense again?"

"Too late." Su Chen snapped his fingers. "Starting tomorrow, your allowance will be halved, and your snack allowance will be canceled. Furthermore, you need to memorize the correct definitions of 'mutual assistance,' 'friendship,' 'teamwork,' and 'landlord and tenant' from the *Modern Chinese Dictionary* until I'm satisfied. Also…"

He glanced out the window, where the familiar cat happened to be wandering by again. "If you misuse words or try to destroy the house again, I don't mind putting my last suggestion into practice and having you have an hour-long 'close interaction' with that 'cat guy'."

Lily's face instantly fell, and she let out a wail: "No way, boss! The dictionary is so thick! And you want to lock it up with a cat?! You're abusing rare animals! You're abusing your number one fan!"

Vivian watched Lily's discomfiture from the side, elegantly wiping the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief. Her earlier embarrassment and annoyance had long been replaced by schadenfreude. She chuckled softly, "Serves you right. It seems the big boss has finally decided to 'train' this big, loose-tongued dog of yours properly."

"Who are you calling a big dog?!"

"Whoever is punished by being forced to memorize the dictionary will be the one to be criticized."

It looked like the two were about to start their daily bickering again.

Su Chen glanced at them.

Both of them shut up at the same time. Lily gnawed on the bone with a pitiful expression, while Vivian picked up her water glass to hide the smile on her lips.

Hao Ren breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, but also felt a pang of sympathy for Lily.

However, he also felt that letting Su Chen properly "train" Lily's unconventional thinking and expression skills might be a good thing for the peace and stability of the whole family.

He silently picked up a slice of pizza, thinking: 'Being kept? Is that a term you can just use carelessly? But... the feeling of being protected by a big shot... does smell pretty good.'

Of course, he only dared to think these words in his heart; he would never dare to say them aloud. Ultimately, this family still needed Su Chen, their "pillar of stability," to maintain the delicate balance.

That evening, Su Chen slept with Lily. (End of Chapter)