This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 35 Just to Wait for Me

In a villa in Garden No. 1, a sandbar green villa area in Zhonghai City, Liu Shihao was sitting on the balcony basking in the sun.

Today was a sunny day with gentle breezes. It was also the turn of spring and summer, so the weather was warm and comfortable but not too hot. However, Liu Shihao, who was basking in the sun, looked very bad as he sat in a chair.

Liu Lei was reporting the current situation to Liu Shihao at the moment.

Now everything is back on track, and the situation reports of Yinxian Valley have been extended to once a month.

"The young master went to class with the other children in the valley every day, completing the various assignments assigned by the teacher just like his classmates. It was also easy for the people in the valley to hear from their own children and the children in the neighborhood that the young master performed very well in the school. He studied diligently and diligently, and was often praised by the teacher."

Liu Lei paused and added.

"I was praised because I'm good at my studies, and even my handwriting is excellent. The teacher is strict and treats everyone equally. If someone isn't truly outstanding, he wouldn't praise them often. Oh, and here's the young master's handwriting!"

As he spoke, Liu Lei took out a folded piece of rice paper from the folder and handed it over with both hands.

Liu Shihao, who had been sitting there listening silently, also took it over subconsciously.

The rice paper was unfolded, and on it was an ancient text, "Peach Blossom Spring" written in ancient seal script.

Originally, Liu Shihao had no expectations for his son's handwriting, but when he saw this article, he couldn't help but be stunned.

The words on the paper are not only neat, but every stroke is flowing.

Liu Shihao is also a knowledgeable person. He has seen the works of many contemporary calligraphy masters. Of course, his son's calligraphy cannot be compared with those of the masters, but it obviously contains his own style. To put it in a more mysterious way, there is a bit of his own artistic conception in it.

"Is this written by Hongyu?"

Liu Shihao finally spoke, and Liu Lei on the side seemed to be prepared.

"Yes, boss, look at these. These are the young master's previous handwritings. His progress is clearly visible!"

After saying that, Liu Lei took another box from someone else, put it on the coffee table and opened it. Inside was a stack of papers, each of which was Liu Hongyu's work, clearly showing the changes in his handwriting.

Liu Shihao read through the pictures one by one, very carefully and seriously. When he finished, he looked back at the "Peach Blossom Spring" in his hand, and unconsciously, there was a hint of glistening in his eyes.

At this moment, Liu Shihao seemed to vaguely recall a scene many years ago, when his wife held their young son's hand and wrote on rice paper, or rather, graffiti.
"Is he just studying hard?"

Liu Lei quickly continued his report.

"Not only that, the young master has made progress in all aspects. In his free time, he also helps with things within his ability. He went to the valley during the spring planting season and studied and worked diligently. Sometimes we went out to collect herbs together, and he also helped with cooking, cleaning, and washing clothes at the clinic."

"Sometimes, I would learn boxing from the people in the valley. Of course, it's not for the purpose of cultivating immortality, but just to exercise my body."

Liu Shihao nodded, but did not look at Liu Lei. He just looked at the scenery in the distance and continued asking.

"Did he mention that nonsense?"

"Of course there are, but they were mostly concentrated when we first entered the Hidden Immortal Valley. Now, after several months, there has been no mention of it. In the words of Mr. Mu, the young master looks no different from an ordinary person, or even better than an ordinary person, as Master Zhuang said..."

Liu Lei paused before continuing.

"In Master Zhuang's words, the young master has learned to respect life!"

“Respect life.”

Liu Shihao murmured and repeated it, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face which was already covered with scars and black marks.

Seeing Liu Shihao's smile, Liu Lei also relaxed a lot.

Liu Lei is the so-called "reporting good news but not bad news". He knows that Mr. Liu cannot stand being provoked easily.

The bad news that was destined to be a close call last time can be kept secret, but the great good news summarized this time must be reported in detail.

"Boss, I think the treatment is very effective! Isn't it?"

Liu Shihao nodded in approval, which was rare for him, but before Liu Lei could finish his words, he raised his hand and looked at the other party.

"It's still too early. He was in good condition for several months in the rehabilitation center. We can't rush things. I hope he can continue to improve."

Liu Shihao's voice became softer.

The current situation is indeed good, much better than expected, but it does not seem to be a complete enlightenment. Has he ever regretted the past? Has he ever thought about coming back?

What if you really want to live a secluded and comfortable life?
Liu Shihao suddenly felt that he didn't know his son well enough. He looked at the rice paper with "Peach Blossom Spring" written on it in his hand, and then handed it to Liu Lei.

"I'll have someone frame it for me."

"Good boss!"

At this time, the nanny came over pushing a wheelchair.

"Master, it's time to go to the hospital!"

Liu Lei quickly moved aside to make room for the wheelchair.

But Liu Shihao just glanced at the wheelchair and the nanny pushing it, shook his head, and then struggled to stand up from the chair, while the nanny on the side hurried to help him.

"I can walk these few steps by myself without this thing!"

Summer is approaching and clothes are becoming thinner. From the perspective of others, Liu Shihao has become much thinner than in the spring.

"By the way, you don't have to make a point of contacting me every month. If there's nothing special going on, try not to affect the operation of Hidden Immortal Valley."

"Okay, I understand, boss. I'll tell the director team!"

Liu Lei, who was behind, responded while mentioning another thing.

"By the way, Boss, Director Zhou said he wanted to come see you?"

Liu Shihao was supported by the nanny and glanced at Liu Lei.

"About the plot arrangement?"

"That shouldn't be the case. After all, everything in the valley runs naturally. No additional arrangements are needed except for the beginning and the end!"

"So he already knows?"

Liu Lei hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

"I think Director Zhou probably knew you were ill, but he didn't know many details. He probably thought it was just a simple illness. Anyway, he went to your original residence, but couldn't find you. He said he would definitely come to see you next time he passed by Zhonghai!"

"Ignore him!"

Liu Shihao smiled, then walked out of the house and got into the car parked outside.

Liu Lei behind him also quickly got into the car.
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In an office of a private hospital, Liu Shihao, who had just finished chemotherapy, was sitting here, and a nanny was helping him tidy up his slightly messy wig.

Opposite Liu Shihao, a doctor wearing gray-rimmed glasses sat behind the desk.

"Mr. Liu, although I've told you this many times, I still want to advise you to have surgery as soon as possible, otherwise there will be no chance. Conservative treatment is becoming less and less effective, and chemotherapy is causing you too much harm! The painkillers are also significantly less effective than before."

Seeing that Liu Shihao didn't say anything, Liu Lei on the side couldn't help but ask.

"I heard that the technology has improved in the past two years compared to the previous two years. Has the success rate increased now?"

The doctor over there looked helpless.

"Technology has made some progress, but it mostly affects early-stage patients. Cases like Mr. Liu's won't be affected much. Furthermore, as Mr. Liu's health continues to decline, the success rate will only get lower. Currently, it's still around 20%!"

Liu Shihao himself laughed.

"Even if the surgery is successful, it doesn't guarantee recovery. With conservative treatment, I might be able to survive for a year or two, but if I have surgery, I'll probably die on the operating table."

"But Mr. Liu, you can't give up just because you're afraid."

Listening to the doctor's words, Liu Shihao shook his head and stood up from the chair with the help of the nanny.

"I, Liu, have fought for my whole life, gambled so many times, and faced life and death more than once. Naturally, I am not afraid of gambling, but at least not now."

After saying that, Liu Shihao walked out of the ward, but still did not sit in the wheelchair prepared by his entourage.

Today, because of his son's calligraphy, Liu Shihao was also encouraged and was in a rare good mood.

When he got outside, Liu Shihao looked at the bright sunshine and thought for a moment before asking the people around him, "How long has it been since I last went to Wangxian Temple?"

Liu Lei was still thinking when the driver in the car's driver's seat, one step away, spoke up to answer.

"Boss, you haven't been there since Taoist Jingyu passed away."

Liu Shihao looked at the driver and nodded.

"Okay, while I can still walk, let's go to Wangxian Temple today!"

Liu Lei frowned slightly, wanting to offer some advice but after a moment of hesitation he didn't speak and just accompanied him into the car.
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In the Hidden Immortal Valley, everything in the outside world seems to have nothing to do with this place.

If we go back three or four months, no one would have thought that a pampered man like Young Master Liu could adapt so well to life in the valley.

Facts have proved that Liu Hongyu is not that difficult to get along with. He is just an ordinary person.

Moreover, so much time had passed since the events of the Jin Dynasty, and with a deeper understanding of Liu Hongyu, he was no longer unnecessarily wary of him.

Sometimes Liu Hongyu would get up early before dawn and go into the mountains to collect with others. Sometimes he would study in the school until very late and stay overnight in the school.

The valley no longer felt like a world where a group of people revolved around one person's therapeutic goal, but became more natural and real, and many people didn't even think about it, but just lived their lives.

It's true that Young Master Liu has only been here for three or four months, while the other people in the valley have been living here for almost a year at the shortest, and some have been here for more than a year and a half. Everything is just life.

In the autumn of that year, a young man and woman in the valley fell in love with each other. After expressing their true feelings to each other, they got married in a formal ceremony.

The school was on holiday for three days, and everyone in the Hidden Immortal Valley came to celebrate. There were loud drums and gongs, and firecrackers blasted, making it a very lively occasion.

Every family attends the banquet, every family gives blessings, every family provides people to help, all kinds of good wine and food are served, and there are a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in the mountains. On such days, joy is the main theme of Yinxian Valley.

In the second half of the wedding banquet, the crowd gradually dispersed, but the noise had not stopped.

Zhuang Lin took Liu Hongyu walking on the path in the valley, and both of them had different feelings at the spiritual level.

Liu Hongyu feels that the prosperous and lively feeling is very good, but in Zhuang Lin's opinion.

The festive feeling and the joy that comes from the heart of the people make the Hidden Immortal Valley full of peach-colored charm.

Liu Hongyu was savoring the wedding wine he had just drunk. Even though he didn't like drinking, he thought it was very delicious. At the same time, he was thinking about other things.

"Master, do you have anything to say to me?"

Zhuang Lin didn't say anything, but continued walking forward. The two of them walked diagonally upwards along the path, passed the terraced fields, crossed the stream, and finally stopped at the top of the side of the valley.

Facing the cool mountain peaks, you can see fruit trees and distant mountains outside, and the lights of hundreds of houses in Yinxian Valley inside.

Zhuang Lin turned around and looked at Liu Hongyu, then looked into the valley. The newlyweds were still celebrating.

"How's your training going?"

Liu Hongyu smiled.

"Master, I haven't slacked off at all. I'm getting stronger day by day. The last time I went into the mountains, I arm-wrestled with Brother Fu. If I hadn't let him win, he wouldn't have been able to beat me. That was over a month ago. The day before yesterday, I was practicing quietly on the bed. My spiritual energy was sensed in all my meridians, and my body actually floated more than a foot in the air."

Speaking of this, Liu Hongyu couldn't help scratching his head.

"I was so excited at the time that I lost my balance and fell straight down. But that feeling is still there. Master, will I be able to fly in the future?"

"Hahahaha. We've only just arrived, and you're already thinking about flying?"

Zhuang Lin smiled and joked, and Liu Hongyu quickly restrained himself.

"Disciple dare not!"

In fact, Zhuang Lin is now able to fly in the Hidden Immortal Valley formation.

But going outside is a bit difficult, mainly because there is no suitable and labor-saving method.

If one were to fly in the air purely by relying on the powerful Qi in one's body to drive the Qi of heaven and earth, it is actually possible, but that kind of use is more strenuous, like the difference between driving a car and pushing a cart.

This is still an environment with relatively abundant spiritual energy. If it were the modern environment outside, the consumption would increase exponentially, so you still need to be clever!

As he has not been able to access this kind of magic for the time being, Zhuang Lin still needs to deduce the appropriate method. Fortunately, he has a clue, which is nothing more than techniques and tools.

Zhuang Lin himself is like this, so he can understand Liu Hongyu's desire to fly. After all, it is the same for any normal person.

"Think about it, there's nothing to be afraid of. But don't really think you can do anything! Now that you've reached the stage of channeling meridians, your speed is even faster than I expected."

Zhuang Lin carefully considered his words and thought for a while before looking at Liu Hongyu seriously.

"However, when you reach the stage of channeling meridians, the more progress you make, the more dangers to your mental state will begin to emerge!"

Liu Hongyu also straightened his expression. Having read the immortal classics, he naturally knew what his master was talking about.

"Disciple, remember Master's teachings, and constantly refine your body's true yang. And be cautious when breaking through the delusion barrier!"

Breaking through the delusion barrier does not necessarily have to wait until the spirit penetrates all the meridians to appear, but there will be signs in this process, and the strength of it varies from person to person.

Zhuang Lin sat down on a rock and looked towards the mountains for a long time without saying a word. In his heart, he was thinking about Liu Hongyu's practice at this stage. Then he looked at the disciple standing beside him.

"During your recent time in the mountains, do you sometimes feel like someone is watching you?"

Liu Hongyu's heart moved.

"Master is right. Sometimes I do have this feeling, but since we're not on the same journey, I thought maybe it was a wild animal in the mountains watching me from a corner I can't see!"

Zhuang Lin smiled. Some things will be exposed sooner or later. It is better to expose them now than to have problems during the Breakthrough Delusion Pass.

"Have you ever considered that the legend of the so-called pre-Qin pearls in this Hidden Immortal Valley might be false?"

"fake?"

Liu Hongyu frowned slightly, but Zhuang Lin, knowing his character now, continued speaking without hesitation.

"Yes, it's a long story. Let me start with a father who is worried about his son."

After a long time, Liu Hongyu stood there in a daze, staring blankly at the Tuoyue Valley below, his heart greatly shocked.

Fake, fake, I didn't travel through time from the hospital, this place was specially designed for me by my father.
But could it be that Mr. Yuan Liang is also fake, and what about the immortal way?

Liu Hongyu felt the surging spiritual power in his body, picked up a stone beside him, and punched the stone suddenly.

Along with the slight pain, there was a crisp "bang" sound.

The stone was actually shattered into pieces by the fist.

With the sound of "click~click~", the broken stones fell to the ground.

The immortal way is true, and the immortal master is right in front of me!

Liu Hongyu turned his gaze to Zhuang Lin, stared at him for a while, and then his eyes gradually became moist.

"I understand. I get it."

What do you understand?

Zhuang Mei looked at Liu Hongyu, and before he could speak, Liu Hongyu knelt down and kowtowed to him continuously.

"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master."

His head knocked against the ground with a "dong dong" sound, but Zhuang Lin held him up. Liu Hongyu knelt on the ground and didn't get up. He wiped his tears and spoke seriously.

"Master, from now on, I will practice even harder!"

Liu Hongyu spoke in a loud voice, his hands clenched into fists in his sleeves.

I was born in the wrong era. My master has been waiting for me since ancient times to continue the immortal way. How long has that been? Hundreds of years, thousands of years? Until this era when everything is exhausted.
For hundreds and thousands of years, just to wait for me, he cut off his own path to ascension, just to wait for me!
This may not be the real ancient times, but Master has been waiting for me since ancient times until now!
If I forget this kindness and if I do not promote the way of immortality, I, Liu Hongyu, will be struck by lightning and destroyed by eternal calamity!

Zhuang Lin naturally couldn't hear Liu Hongyu's thoughts and aspirations, but his resolute expression made him frown slightly.

I've been in a mental hospital for a long time, and the effects are still a little bit residual, but it's not a big problem.
(End of this chapter)