My cultivation is too warm

Chapter 181 Request (This chapter contains important clues)
It was not until seven days later that Xu Mo finished explaining the theory of hybrid rice to Elder Ouyang.

But this time, he did not feel tired. Instead, he became more and more excited and energetic as he spoke.

Not long after joining the sect under his current alias, he began working under Elder Ouyang, the "Xianyan" boss.

After that, he went through the research of two topics: grafting and spiritual rice.

It can be said that he has spent more than 3,000 years of his life in research, and gradually he has tended to approach the direction of Elder Ouyang, a "fanatic of immortal research."

Now that he had Elder Ouyang, the "immortal research fanatic", to discuss with him, he was naturally very excited.

Even after finishing explaining the technical theories of hybrid rice, he still felt a little unsatisfied.

After listening to Xu Mo's story, Elder Ouyang suddenly sighed and said with a complicated tone, "Sure enough, compared to geniuses like you, I am still too stupid. Entrusting my dream to you was the right decision."

Hearing this, Xu Mo fell silent. He knew that for Elder Ouyang, the failure to complete the research on increasing the production of spiritual rice has always been a hurdle that he could not overcome.

Especially his former disciple, the deceased spiritual farmer who breeds seeds, and Xu Mo, the current disciple who is not a disciple, have both shown unparalleled talent in the study of spiritual plants in Lingmi, and have made achievements that changed the world and will be passed down through the ages.

However, as a master, after inheriting his disciple's inspiration, he made no progress in research for many years. This feeling of frustration has always lingered in his heart and has not yet dissipated.

But in reality, the spiritual rice sect had already reached its peak in the ancient world. It wasn't just Elder Ouyang, there were countless spiritual plant masters in the world. Hadn't it been able to develop further?

Elder Ouyang was lucky to have met Xu Mo and his former disciple Yuzhong Lingnong, but he was also unlucky to have met these two disciples.

It was the contrast between them that made him seem so defeated.

Xu Mo looked at the loneliness in Elder Ouyang's eyes and opened his mouth, but didn't know how to comfort the respectable old man in front of him.

Elder Ouyang saw his reaction, stopped, and said calmly:

"I'm not so bad that I need your comfort, and you're not naive enough to think your words can be of any use to me, are you?
If you think so, then you're a bit too self-righteous. Or have you become complacent after all these years of achievement? Are you getting carried away? Do you think you can comfort me?"

"Uh." Xu Mo's face froze. He felt that after not seeing him for three thousand years, Elder Ouyang's words were even more poisonous than before.

Could it be because Old Man Wanmo followed us to the Heavenly Road?
Thinking of the scene where Old Man Wanmo covered his chest every time he was angry with Elder Ouyang, Xu Mo couldn't help but feel a little worried. Now that Old Man Wanmo didn't come back with them, was it because of his heart problem?

But then he came to his senses and asked in surprise, "Where's Brother Yi An? Why didn't he come back with you?"

Could something have happened? However, judging by Elder Ouyang's behavior, it didn't seem like that.

Seeing his worried look, Elder Ouyang waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, that brat is very tough. The reason he didn't come back with us is because he's about to break through and needs some pressure."

Xu Mo heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and felt sincerely happy for Senior Brother Yi An. "It seems that Senior Brother Yi An has grown very quickly on the Heavenly Path."

Elder Ouyang curled his lips and said, "That's all."

Although he said so, the smile in the corner of his eyes betrayed his thoughts. It seemed that he was still very satisfied with Yi An's growth.

In response, Xu Mo just smiled and said nothing. If the old man wants to be arrogant, let him be arrogant. His reaction is quite cute.

Just as he was thinking, Elder Ouyang suddenly stared at him with a complicated expression and said quietly, "That brat is indeed very lucky and has a tough life. He has made breakthroughs at the most dangerous moments many times. There is no need to worry about him at all.

As for you... I haven't seen you for three thousand years. Although you have made some progress, your cultivation seems to have not improved. Are you worried that your cultivation has changed and that I won't be able to recognize you?"

He sighed and said, "I heard that you rejected the help of the Taoist Alliance and the sect?"

Xu Mo was silent for a moment, then nodded, "It is true."

Elder Ouyang stared at him for a long time after hearing this. He did not ask him why, but said in a calm tone:
“With your achievements, if you are willing, both the Dao Alliance and the sect are willing to help you advance to the fourth or even fifth realm at any cost.

Although doing so will make you lose the room for further advancement, it will at least allow you to live a carefree life for a long time.

Have you really decided?"

Xu Mo naturally knew about this kind of thing. If he didn't have the immortal fruit, he would have taken the initiative to make this request without anyone telling him.

In the ancient world, the lifespan of the second realm is 2,000 years, the third realm is 5,000 years, the fourth realm is 20,000 years, and the fifth realm can live for more than 126,000 years.

If there is no hope of a breakthrough, being able to extend your lifespan by more than 126,000 years is an extreme temptation, even if it cannot be further increased.

But Xu Mo already possessed the Longevity Fruit, and it wasn't like he couldn't improve it; it just took a long time to comprehend the Dao Marks, so naturally he wouldn't make such a choice. However, he couldn't tell anyone about the Longevity Fruit, as they naturally couldn't understand his thoughts.

Just like Elder Ouyang who was standing in front of him at this moment, although his tone was flat, Xu Mo could clearly feel the worry that came from his heart.

Xu Mo smiled carefreely and said calmly, "During my time as a spiritual plant master and cultivating the land, I've come to realize that life has an end. Only inanimate objects can survive the passage of time. The difference between living things and inanimate objects is precisely because life has an end."

He said this without blushing or breathing heavily. Although he himself possessed endless life, it did not prevent him from having this kind of perception.

Elder Ouyang curled his lips. "You've learned so many life lessons just by farming. Then why haven't you learned anything else from eating every day? Besides, if you say that, where do you put those Seventh Realm Hedao Venerables, who can ignore time and age and live forever in this world, and even those Dao Venerables above the Seventh Realm?"

Xu Mo chuckled, "I only have the cultivation level of the first realm, so naturally I only have the understanding of the first realm. The world of the seventh realm and above is naturally unimaginable."

Hearing him say this, Elder Ouyang fell silent.

After a long while, he sighed and asked again, "Have you really decided?"

Xu Mo nodded, "I am a spiritual plant master, and I have no regrets about my achievements in this life.

Moreover, I can feel that I have reached the end of this path. Even if I can live for countless years, it will be difficult for me to achieve anything in the future.

Rather than wasting time like this and disappointing myself and the whole world's expectations, it is better to leave at this peak moment.

You should understand this kind of thing."

Elder Ouyang stared at him straight in the eyes and said in a somewhat unpleasant tone, "That's just your self-admiration."

Xu Mo raised his hands and formed a Dao seal, then bowed respectfully to Elder Ouyang. "Just consider it my own willfulness. Please grant my wish."

Elder Ouyang stared at him for a long time, then suddenly raised his head and sighed, then slowly closed his eyes without saying a word.

Xu Mo knew that he agreed.

Seeing this, he bowed again, then a relaxed smile appeared on his face. He said, "It's too early for you to be sad. There's still time, right? What if my disciple has achieved a breakthrough by then? Then you'll have to control your current mood. That would be too troublesome."

Upon hearing this, Elder Ouyang looked at him without saying anything. His expression seemed to be asking him, do you believe this?
Xu Mo shook his head, then restrained his expression and said solemnly: "Also, disciple has another request."

Elder Ouyang's expression changed, and he nodded at him, then replied concisely, "Speak."

Xu Mo said hesitantly, "Disciple has recently learned the Life Extension Technique."

Upon hearing this, Elder Ouyang stared at him intently and said in a complicated tone, "It seems you've already made up your mind?"

The so-called "Life-extending Technique" is not really used to prolong life, but is a Taoist technique used by some people who feel that they have no hope of breaking through, to leave behind descendants.

It places hope on the next generation, so it is called "life-extending art".

This Taoist technique is not uncommon in the cultivation world. Many people know that this magical power was actually created because it became increasingly difficult for practitioners to give birth to offspring as their realm improved.

However, performing this Taoist technique will consume a lot of energy and spirit of the practitioner, and may even damage the foundation. The cost is quite high, so generally only those who have no hope of breaking through will use it.

Facing Elder Ouyang's words, Xu Mo said calmly: "Just as you entrusted your dreams to me, I naturally hope that someone can inherit my life and ideals and see the future world on my behalf."

After a long silence, Elder Ouyang suddenly asked, "Do you want me to propose marriage on your behalf?"

Although the "Life-Extending Technique" is good, it is impossible for one person to give birth to offspring alone, so naturally a Taoist partner is needed.

He thought Xu Mo said this because he had fallen in love with someone and wanted him to help propose marriage.

Xu Mo lowered his head with a gloomy expression, "Given my current situation, I am destined not to be able to stay together forever. If I really get together with someone, it will only bring trouble to others.

I've already made up my mind. I'll go find a mortal in the mortal world when the time comes. After all, the "Life Extension Technique" requires a true union. Whether it's a transaction or truly spending a short life together, as long as I can leave offspring in this world, it's all fine."

Then he raised his head, looked at Elder Ouyang and said, "Disciple hopes that no one will disturb me while I do this."

Elder Ouyang stared at him for a long moment, then nodded, "I understand. I'll take care of this matter. You can go out without worry."

(End of this chapter)