In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 2 Before heaven and earth existed, there was my body. The cycle of life and death is like an ant's millstone.
Xie Lingfei was startled and opened his eyes.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of impressively long legs.

Look upwards.

He was dressed in a dashing black uniform.

It's like a police station, but also a bit different.

And he has a face that's hard to forget once you see it.

Her black hair was cut short at shoulder length, as if sliced ​​with a knife, clean and neat with a hint of sharpness.

"Don't stand there in a daze, that thing has already been taken care of by the captain, there's nothing to be afraid of."

One person helped him up, and there were several others behind him, all wearing the same uniform as her.

He was holding tools and shoveling a bunch of suspicious things on the ground.

Flesh and blood? No, it should be called minced meat.

Was it that ghost from before?
Xie Lingxin looked at the pile of red, white, black, and green things, and her stomach churned.

How did you do that?

Without making a sound, that thing turned into this.

It's so hard to shovel it up...

Xie Lingxin suddenly noticed that a black, red, white, and green sticky substance was dripping from the woman's right hand, which looked somewhat like that pile of stuff...

My throat tightened involuntarily; I felt a slight urge to vomit…

……

"Don't worry, we're just doing our routine work, taking your statement. There's nothing wrong with that, and we'll take you back."

Xie Lingxin was taken to a strange place by the group.

He expressed strong skepticism about the men's claims that they were from the Environmental Protection Bureau.

The reason it's considered strange is that this is clearly a temple.

A plaque hangs above the gate: Leizu Temple.

But there was a sign next to the door: Leizhou Environmental Protection Bureau.

It really is the Environmental Protection Bureau...

Temple, Environmental Protection Bureau...

Xie Lingxin really couldn't understand what connection could there be between these two words, or how they could be put together.

The woman in the horse-face skirt glanced back at him, said something, and then walked straight into the temple.

She seems aloof, but she's actually a nice person.

"Let's go."

……

"Name?"

"Xie Lingxin".

"gender?"

"male……"

"age?"

"20."

"be honest!"

"...17, 20 in the traditional Chinese age reckoning."

"You're really bluffing! Home address!"

“Tongguwan, Leigong Village, No. 86, Room 1517”.

"Family members..."

"My dad's name is Xie Dongshan, and he is a Chinese language teacher at Tongguwan Primary School."

"Gone?"

"Gone."

"..."

After asking a bunch of random questions, Xie Lingxin finally seized the opportunity to ask, "Um, my dad..."

The other party said, "Don't worry, we've already checked. Your dad is at school. Just in case, we've sent people to keep an eye on him. He's safe."

Xie Lingxin breathed a sigh of relief, although he knew that Lao Xie was definitely at school and rarely came home, otherwise he wouldn't have run away so readily when he saw the ghost.

But I'm still worried about unexpected things before it's confirmed.

"Um, can I make a phone call?"

Su Li knew he wanted to call his father, so she pulled over the landline phone and said, "Use this to call."

Xie Lingxin made a phone call to Lao Xie from the landline in front of him to confirm his safety before she felt relieved.

Seeing that he had hung up the phone, Su Li got down to business and asked, "How did you escape from that face-changing ghost's ghost realm?"

The officer taking Xie Lingfei's statement was a young police officer in his early twenties. Let's just call him an officer for now. Xie Lingfei didn't know who they were.

In short, it's impossible that they really are environmental workers, right?

This guy doesn't seem as nice as that long-legged lady from before.

But they didn't make things difficult for him; they just gave him a perfunctory attitude.

"Ghost in disguise? Ghost realm?"

I didn't quite understand what he was saying.

"It's that ghost from earlier. It can transform into the person you care about most, and the ghost realm it creates is usually the scene you most look forward to."

The young police officer stared straight at him, explaining, "Ordinary people can't see through its disguise, let alone escape its ghostly domain."

"How did you find out? And how did you escape?"

It turned out to be like this...

Apart from Ms. Lu from his previous life, Xie Lingfei has no other attachments.

As for Xie Dongshan... it's a matter of cause and effect.

He and his predecessor became one person, so logically, we can't completely sever ties with his past.

Xie Dongshan is an oddball, but he's still a good person.

He felt indebted to this body for the kindness of raising him, and after so many years together, they had developed some feelings for each other.

But the woman he truly longed for in his heart was Ms. Lu from his previous life.

What I look forward to most is going home and being able to hear Ms. Lu's nagging again and eat the not-so-delicious meals she makes herself.

Unexpectedly, this deepest longing in his heart was fulfilled by a ghost.

Thinking of this, Xie Lingxin suddenly felt a little regretful.

I wish we could see each other more often...

Even if it's fake...

"I do not know."

Xie Lingxin shook her head: "I didn't see it at first, but after practicing the basic visualization method, I saw it. I didn't think about anything and just ran out."

He had no intention of hiding it, nor was there anything to hide.

The fact that Teacher Bai can explain this in short videos shows that although this basic concept is expensive, it's not a big deal in the eyes of these people.

Sure enough, the young officer only glanced at him with slight surprise and didn't react much.

He thought Xie Lingxin was just doing her daily routine.

If they had known that Xie Lingxin was only practicing the visualization method for the first time, things would probably have been different.

"It seems you've mastered the basic visualization techniques very well. Even though this Face-Changing Ghost is only the lowest level, it's not so easy for even a slightly accomplished cultivator to get rid of it."

As he spoke, he glanced at the transcript, put down the pen, and stood up.

"Okay, wait here for a moment. Don't be nervous. Just go through the procedures, and you'll be able to leave in a little while."

The young police officer left with the statement.

He walked straight to an office inside and knocked on the door: "Captain, it's me, Su Li."

"Come in."

A pleasant sound came from inside.

It was that impressive woman from earlier.

"Captain, everything is ready, there are no problems."

Jin Su took the transcript from Su Li and glanced at it: "Basic visualization method?"

A hint of surprise flashed in her clear eyes: "Isn't his family's financial situation quite ordinary?"

Clearly, they had already investigated Xie Lingxin beforehand; it was a very quick and efficient process.

My understanding of him goes far beyond what's recorded on this piece of paper.

If we're talking about cultivation, Xie Lingxin's family background is far from ordinary; it's downright terrible.

It is unlikely that they can afford basic ideas.

Su Li laughed and said, "You might not believe it, Captain, but this kid is really talented. He doesn't come from a good background. His father is an ordinary elementary school Chinese teacher, and his mother abandoned them when he was very young."

"His father's salary wasn't much to begin with, and because of his wife's situation, he's become somewhat depressed, so it's inevitable that he'll neglect him a bit."

"But Xie Lingxin started earning her own money and supporting herself when she was around ten years old,"

"I never expected that I could actually save up such a large sum of money to buy basic concepts."

Su Li sighed, "I'm afraid it's because the basic concept art has become cheaper recently that this kid was able to afford it."

"Judging from the time, he should have been exposed to the basic visualization method for less than a year, yet he was able to achieve righteous mind and see through ghosts and gods. Although there may be an element of luck involved, his talent is truly remarkable." "Speaking of which, he also has some connection with Chen of Leizhou, so it's not like he didn't have the opportunity to come into contact with cultivation."

"What a pity. If he had started cultivating from a young age, he might have really become a true cultivator."

Jin Su asked in surprise, "Chen from Leizhou?"

Su Li said, "Didn't Xie Lingxin originally have a mother? And she wasn't an only child; she had a brother when she was little."

"The daughter of the Chen family in Leizhou was missing for a period of time. There were rumors that she was kidnapped. Later, by chance, she was rescued by a child, who was Xie Lingxin and his brother."

"Later, Chen from Leizhou found that daughter. After all, she had saved his own daughter. Xie Lingxin's mother made a request: that they adopt the child and train him to become a cultivator."

Su Li said, "Captain, you've only been transferred to Leizhou for a short time, so you don't know much about it. But the young lady from Leizhou, Chen, and the child who saved her back then are now outstanding figures among the younger generation in Leizhou, and are known as the Chen Twins."

It's understandable that cultivators, being superior to others, would seize the opportunity to climb the ranks.

But the two brothers, though of the same age, had such different fates, which is truly lamentable.

He sighed, “It’s true that people have different fates. Two brothers, one became a member of the Chen family, a young prodigy with a bright future, while the other is mediocre and probably still has to worry about making a living.”

"However, it must be said that he is indeed a brother. If he had gone to the Chen family back then, even if he could not have achieved what he has now, he would definitely have accomplished something."

“A child, relying solely on himself, earned the method of spiritual practice, and through his own efforts, he actually managed to learn the basic visualization techniques.”

“His qualifications are not necessarily weaker than the one who went to the Chen family.”

Upon hearing this, Jin Su glanced at the record and asked, "Does this record not mention that he has a mother or brothers?"

"Maybe he harbors resentment and doesn't acknowledge this mother at all. Besides, the kid is a bit sensitive and wary of us. But legally speaking, he does indeed only have one father now."

"His mother, back then, used the excuse that her child was too young to go, and insisted on going to the Chen family with his brother."

"And guess what happened, Captain? Not only did the Chen family agree, but less than two years later, his mother divorced his father and remarried, and she married the current head of the Chen family. Isn't that amazing?"

Su Li thought about these materials and marveled at them, finding them incredibly amazing.

What kind of family was the Chen family from Leizhou?
Claimed to be the first in Leizhou.

What kind of magic did that woman possess that made the head of the Chen family marry a woman from a completely different social class?

Upon hearing this, Jin Su's eyes flashed with surprise, but she simply nodded and didn't pay much attention.

"If there's nothing wrong, have someone take him home. Keep an eye on him a bit while he's around."

"Several incidents of ghosts eating people have occurred in recent days. It can't be a coincidence. It may be related to the legendary realm."

"The exact coordinates of the domain haven't been found yet, we can't let our guard down."

"Okay, I understand." Su Li nodded in agreement, left the office, and returned to where she had been.

"Ok?"

However, they discovered that Xie Lingxin was not in her original position.

"What about others?"

The police officer standing nearby said matter-of-factly, "They went to visit the Leizu Temple."

Su Li sighed, not finding it strange.

This is clearly not the first time something like this has happened.

If anyone's to blame, it's their workplace—it's so peculiar that they work in a temple.

Ahead is the Leizu Temple, a relic from the ancient ancestral star era.

Many curious people come and go from here, and the authorities don't stop them, allowing outsiders to visit.

So he had no choice but to take his things and go find Xie Lingxin again.

At this moment, Xie Lingxin was in the Thunder Ancestor Hall, staring blankly at the statues of gods enshrined there.

This Leizu Temple wasn't very big, and it wasn't much different from the ordinary temples he had seen in his previous life.

Inside was a statue of a deity that looked very familiar to him.

Xie Lingxin already knew that she should still be in her original world.

However, this world has undergone countless changes over the years.

It's just a change of eras.

Everything he was once familiar with may simply be buried in the dust of history.

It's just that it wasn't completely buried.

The statue of Lei Zu in front of us is an example.

The statue is majestic and solemn, holding a golden mace and a thunder flag in its hands, and stepping on a qilin and a thunder drum.

There are more than one image of Lei Zu, but the one in front of us is probably the most common one.

It was not much different from what Xie Lingxin remembered, except for the differences in details.

"What do you think? This statue of Lei Zu is quite something, isn't it?"

Su Li's voice came from behind.

Xie Lingxin turned around.

Su Li laughed and said, "Don't underestimate this statue of the Thunder Ancestor. It's a genuine relic from the ancient ancestral star."

"Several prominent figures in the city who practice thunder magic visualization have come here to visualize the statue of the Thunder Ancestor and received blessings from the Thunder Ancestor, thus completing the true meaning of thunder magic."

"Look here."

He pointed to two pillars on either side of the Thunder God's altar, each with a line of text:
"Nine Heavens, three thousand generals; Thunder, eighty thousand soldiers!"

"A great fire burns the world, and demons turn to dust!"

"It is said that this is a divine incantation to summon thunder."

"The statue of Lei Zu contains immense power and hides a shocking secret. Whoever can decipher it will obtain the legendary divine power of Lei Zu, control thunder, cleanse all evil in the world, ward off all wickedness, rule the heavens, and save the world..."

Suddenly realizing that this was just a child struggling at the bottom of society, he wouldn't understand anything about ancient relics or thunder magic.

He waved his hand and said, "Hey, you wouldn't understand even if I told you all this, and to this day, no one has been able to truly comprehend its secrets."

"All you need to know is that, let alone comprehending its secrets, as long as you can receive the blessing of the Thunder Ancestor, those companies in the city will definitely be vying to take you in."

Although Su Li said this, judging from his smiling face, it was just a casual joke.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this statue of Lei Zu is displayed here so openly for people to visit.

But this is truly a treasure for the Environmental Protection Bureau.

Ancient relics, imbued with divine charm, ward off all evil.

Besides the legendary great secret, it can also bestow blessings and ward off disasters and misfortunes.

Blessing is a good thing, so the Environmental Protection Bureau never prohibits others from visiting.

Ancient relics?

He had heard this word a few times in Teacher Bai's videos.

It seems to be very important to cultivators, but the details are vague, and he doesn't know much about it either.

Hsieh Ling-hsin's visit to the Lei Zu statue was originally just a way of remembering her past life.

Now, Su Li's words were just casual remarks, but he took them seriously.

Unfortunately, no matter how much I looked, I couldn't make out anything.

It's just a slightly old statue.

Shen Yun?

It is quite dignified, the craftsmanship is good, and it has a strong historical atmosphere.

Apart from that, there's nothing else to see.

Could it be that I'm looking at it incorrectly?
Xie Lingxin thought of the basic concept of thought.

Set your mind and thoughts straight, then visualize your feet firmly planted on the ground.

Before I knew it, I had entered that strange state again.

There's still no difference...

Visualization...

From a basic perspective, this is an effective way to improve one's mental state.

What if we visualize something else?
This statue of Lei Zu...

There seems to be more than one interpretation of Lei Zu.

Some say it is the incarnation of the Heavenly Venerable of Universal Transformation of Thunder in the Nine Heavens and the Jade Pure True King Longevity Emperor.

Acting on behalf of the Lord of Heaven, he governs life and death, prosperity and decline, good and evil, rewards and punishments, sends clouds and rain, vanquishes demons and monsters, and commands thunder and lightning.

It illuminates the great path of Heaven above and relieves the suffering of all beings in the netherworld below...

Xie Lingxin silently recalled what she knew, combined her impressions with the statue of the Thunder God in front of her, sketched the image of the Thunder Ancestor in her mind, and sincerely recited the title of the Thunder Ancestor.

May the Thunder God protect us and guide us through our confusion.

What I see before my eyes is indeed gradually changing.

He saw only chaos.

In a daze, I saw celestial light flowing through the chaos, and auspicious clouds filling the sky.

One after another, figures shrouded in celestial light rode on clouds, phoenixes, or precious chariots.

We bow down in reverence to a towering, ineffable figure that sits atop the chaos.

It was surrounded by billions of stars, shrouded in purple mist, and accompanied by howling winds.

A deep voice, like thunder, boomed.

"I have received the mandate from the Primordial Beginning to come here and preach the scriptures..."

"Before there was heaven and earth, there was my body; before my body, there was the foundation."

"Rooted in life and death, the cycle of life and death continues, like ants grinding in a mill..."

(End of this chapter)