A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Some people don't believe in science, but rather in a religion called science. They attempt to establish a simple and crude set of values ​​to achieve logical self-governance. However, the world is so complex that humanity's exploration of the ocean is still incomplete, and its exploration of underground spaces is even less advanced than its exploration of the universe. There are still many things that humanity doesn't know, but these people believe that human science is almost omniscient and omnipotent.

If science is truly omnipotent, then how can we explain a Qi cultivator like Li Wei who can travel between worlds and possesses the power to destroy the Earth? Therefore, Li Wei never blindly believes in scientists.

Chapter 1. Thinking it was just nonsense.

Because his own existence cannot be explained by science, Li Wei respects science but will not blindly follow it. Moreover, if he were to recklessly alter the outside world with the power he wields, he could distort the entire world's character in a very short time.

However, Li Wei didn't want to do that. After all, this was his hometown, his base. He could do whatever he wanted in other worlds, but the real world was his root. Once it was damaged, it would be very troublesome to repair. He didn't want to cause himself any trouble.

Jinchengzhai Qianye said, "If the Yin-Yang Eyes exist, then people with the Yin-Yang Eyes can see many things that ordinary people cannot see, such as ghosts and monsters."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Yes, it is indeed possible to see them. Therefore, people who are born with the ability to see ghosts without training usually ask a master to seal their ghost eyes to avoid seeing things they shouldn't see and being harmed. Of course, for people in special professions, having both ghost eyes can save them a lot of trouble. Those who do certain special professions can only rely on the power of props if they don't have ghost eyes. However, this way of using external objects has limitations, and they can easily be caught off guard when facing unexpected situations."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye showed a surprised expression, but she still didn't quite believe it. After all, ten years of materialistic education meant that while the Japanese respected tradition, that was for the elderly. Young people, on the other hand, didn't care much about these things anymore. Of course, young people were quite excited when spreading urban legends; everyone has a curiosity, which is normal.

She didn't really believe Li Wei's claims, dismissing them as the nonsense of a folk enthusiast. After all, artists often seem a bit eccentric, and it was normal for Li Wei to believe in things that seemed unreal to her. Geniuses, after all, often have quirks that are incomprehensible to ordinary people; believing in folk legends was relatively understandable.

Although she didn't know much about artists, she did know something: the more talented someone is, the more different they are from ordinary people.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye, with his playful and generous spirit, followed up on Li Wei's words, saying, "What should we do if we accidentally see those things?"

Li Wei said, "Pretend you didn't see it, find an opportunity to create distance, and don't let the other person know that you've seen it."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye felt somewhat uncomfortable because Li Wei's expression was very genuine, as if he were talking about how to escape from wild beasts in the wild. Moreover, the speed of his response suggested that he wasn't just making up a story on the spot, and it seemed that he really knew some things that ordinary people didn't know.

Li Wei laughed and said, "I know you don't believe in these things, Qianye. You are lucky because you haven't encountered those inexplicable phenomena. Those things often leave a lifelong shadow on an ordinary person, even making them paranoid and causing chaos in their lives. It's better for ordinary people to live a peaceful world. In comparison, those who are more sensitive are more likely to see things they shouldn't see under certain conditions, just like you, who are actually like that."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "No way, I've never encountered anything strange before."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye was a cautious person who believed in the saying, "A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall." Therefore, she almost never went out at night, was very wary of strangers, and avoided nightclubs or bars. To other young people her age, her lifestyle was practically that of a modern-day urban hermit. Only those hermits, who were pure of heart and desire, could resist the temptations of wine, women, wealth, and power.

Li Wei laughed and said, "That's because Qianye, you have very good living habits. You don't go to risky places and you can control your desires. With your personality, even if you are naturally a bit sensitive, you can still strengthen your defenses through hard work. Hmm... Sit up straight."

Before Jin Chengzhai Qianye could react, Li Wei's finger had already touched her forehead. She felt as if a switch had been turned on in her brain, and the whole world in her eyes became more vivid.

What surprised her most was that Li Wei's body had a faint golden halo, and hers did too—a visible golden fluorescence, though the brightness of hers was far inferior to Li Wei's. If the light from hers was like the intensity of a normal flashlight, then the fluorescence from Li Wei's body was like a lighthouse in the night. Bathed in the golden fluorescence of the morning sun, Li Wei looked like a mythical deity.

"What's going on? Does everyone have this golden light?" Jin Chengzhai Qianye asked in surprise.

Li Wei tapped her forehead again, and Jin Chengzhai Qianye felt as if a switch in her brain had been turned off. Her perception dropped drastically, and she reverted to her previous mortal state, which made her, who was experiencing a wider range of perception, very uncomfortable.

Li Wei said, "Everyone has this golden light, but most people's golden light is very weak, barely enough to resist various external evils. Modern people are addicted to various desires, which further weakens their defenses. Therefore, those who frequently go to nightclubs, bars, and stay up all night are more likely to encounter beings that cannot be explained by current science compared to ordinary people with normal routines."

Jinchengzhai Qianye thought about it. Her daily life was very simple. She either attended classes at school, read books in the library, or worked at restaurants and convenience stores. Her daily routine was very regular, and she didn't have the habit of staying up late or going to nightclubs. So it was normal that she didn't encounter those things.

Li Wei continued, "The human body possesses defense mechanisms that are imperceptible to our conscious awareness. For example, if a person walks to a certain place and suddenly feels cold, with their hair standing on end, they should be wary. This is the body's own defense mechanism reacting to the surrounding environment, indicating that there is an unseen danger nearby. In such situations, the best course of action is to return the way you came and try to find a place with many people around to use the help of others to resolve the crisis."

Jinchengzhai Qianye asked curiously, "What's the principle behind why my hair stands on end when I encounter those things?"

Li Wei said, "This principle cannot be explained by current science. I can only describe the manifestation of this defense mechanism. When a human encounters a danger invisible to the naked eye, the golden light on their body transforms into golden steel needles, making them resemble a light hedgehog. Those lacking sufficient strength cannot break through this defense. Therefore, this defense mechanism instills fear within the human heart, prompting them to escape dangerous environments more quickly. Those whose defenses have been weakened by indulgence in alcohol, sex, wealth, and power will, in such situations, see things they shouldn't, or even become entangled by those things. Of course, some people, despite having good lifestyle habits, may have inherently weak constitutions, resulting in insufficient resistance. These frail and sickly individuals are more susceptible to encountering these unclean things than normal people."

Chapter 4. The Underworld of the Real World

Jinchengzhai Qianye had begun to believe what Li Wei said, because the previous magical experience, the feeling of her own perception expanding greatly, and even being able to extend her consciousness, was definitely not an illusion. Although it was for a very short time, she did indeed use her so-called perception to scan the entire apartment.

Jinchengzhai Qianye turned her head slightly to the side, and then she froze, because in the place where her vision was obscured, she saw a scene exactly the same as the one she had perceived, which meant that the strange extrasensory experience she had just had was not fake.

Jinchengzhai Qianye suddenly realized that Li Wei was not just a talented and up-and-coming painter; he also had other secrets.

Jinchengzhai Qianye asked, "Was what happened just now considered the awakening of the Yin-Yang Eyes?"

Li Wei nodded and said, "Isn't it amazing to be able to see through obstacles that ordinary people can't see through? That feeling of being like a superhero gives you a sense of ethereal lightness."

"Yes, that's true. At that moment, although it was only for a moment, I did feel that I was superior to others. I guess that counts as a negative emotion." Jin Chengzhai Qianye quickly realized his abnormal emotions because of his long period of internal self-examination.

That kind of emotion she just experienced was very abnormal for her, because she is very good at controlling her emotions, so under normal circumstances, she would never have acted like that.

Li Wei said, "The ability to see ghosts makes people very sensitive. However, if one's will is not strong enough to keep up with this power, the holder of the ability to see ghosts is easily led astray. This causes the righteous energy on the surface of one's body to be reversed, turning into evil energy that attracts all kinds of strange beings. Therefore, there is always the possibility of being attacked by those strange beings. During the day, it is okay, but at night, the holder of the ability to see ghosts has almost nowhere to retreat and can only hide in various religious places to find protection."

Li Wei was telling the truth. Ghosts and monsters are indeed terrifying, but their strength is not that great. Although beings with divine status are extremely rare in the real world, even the aura of a religious place can suppress ghosts and monsters. After all, religious places gather people's good intentions and various positive emotions, forming a huge "shield of righteousness" to protect the people.

Therefore, if you encounter something that science cannot explain, don't panic. First, seek refuge in a local, open religious site. In most cases, you can stay safe. Of course, there's nothing that can be done about small, informal religious sites that lack sufficient followers and cannot gather a protective shield of righteous energy. Small temples and shrines in the countryside are unlikely to provide protection, while those with thriving incense offerings have a strong enough protective shield of righteous energy.

There's another type: those who are extremely unlucky and end up in the territory of a cult. This is truly bad luck; they're caught between a rock and a hard place, and there's basically no hope for them.

Of course, there are other special cases, such as the invocation of gods ceremony in the Chaoshan region of China, the Zhong Kui dance and the general's procession in Chaoshan. At such times, a large number of people gather, and people's positive beliefs are greatly enhanced. This is the time when the yang energy is most vigorous. Even wandering ghosts passing by will be hit twice. People who have participated in the invocation of gods ceremony can get a buff that lasts for a long time. During this period, ordinary ghosts and monsters cannot do anything to people with the buff.

Those who directly participate in the rituals of carrying the palanquin and mixing the deity will gain some peculiar abilities over time. This is due to the fusion of the residual power sent down by a higher-ranking being with the individual involved in the ritual. It's a bit complicated to explain, but for ordinary people, it's a good thing. It may not necessarily bring good fortune, but it can certainly make the person being protected luckier than the average person.

That's why people in the Chaoshan region, if you ask them to get up at 11 am to go to work, they might not be able to get up, but if you ask them to participate in a ritual to invite the gods at 1 am, they can get up at 4 am.

Nowadays, science does not actually deny the existence of ghosts. Because the scientific system is a falsification system, there is such a thing as "blindly believing in science." A staunch believer in science does not even accept the wave-particle duality of light. To be honest, it is quite scary to go from one extreme to the other.

Jincheng Saichiya asked, "Is a small shrine acceptable?"

Li Wei said, "It's best not to go to small shrines. If you have a choice, go directly to the most popular large shrine in the area. That's safer. Small shrines don't have enough people, so it's easy to bring disaster to the small shrine and implicate innocent people."

Jinchengzhai Qianye nodded; she had come to believe Li Wei's words.

Li Wei revealed these secrets to Jin Chengzhai Qianye for his own purposes. After all, having a shared secret would allow them to develop a closer relationship. When facing Jin Chengzhai Qianye, Li Wei treated her with the same attitude he would use to win over an anime heroine. He was very sincere, and although there was a bit of calculation involved, it was still full of genuine affection.

These are secrets that ordinary people don't know. Limited by their own values, ordinary people's ability to accept them is not strong. If the authorities really disclose all the top-secret information, ordinary people's values ​​will be shattered.

Because it exists, it is all the more important to firmly deny it; otherwise, the entire society will fall into turmoil. This is a strategy consistently implemented by governments around the world: stability is more important than anything else, and this applies to any country.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Although it was a very short time, I had a feeling that I 'saw' the entire apartment, and even everything further away. However, I did not see anything strange in my line of sight."

Li Wei smiled and said, "I'm right here."

Jinchengzhai Qianye nodded. Although Li Wei's words were short, they contained a great deal of information. Because of his presence, those chaotic beings did not even dare to approach. What power that was!

Li Wei said, "I was actually hesitant to tell you all this, but I don't want anything to happen to you. To be honest, because of the repression in Japanese society, the resentment and negativity are very strong. In such an environment, it's easy for beings to develop who are beyond the common sense of ordinary people. Knowing some self-defense techniques will make you safer when I'm not around."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye understood the unspoken meaning in Li Wei's words.

"Li Weijun, are you leaving Japan?" Jin Chengzhai Qianye asked.

“Well, I’m leaving for now. The Spring Festival in Chongguo is coming up soon, and I need to go home to reunite with my family, so I have to go back to Chongguo. As for you, you’re here alone, and you have a sensitive constitution. Plus, you’ve been in contact with me, so you’re easily targeted by evil spirits. Therefore, I need to teach you how to protect yourself,” Li Wei said.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye thought of a problem: if he went home for the New Year, wouldn't he bring those evil spirits to his parents' side? This was a big problem.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "I'm easily targeted by those things, is that right?"

Li Wei nodded and said, "Because of your time with me, you possess a stronger sense of righteousness than ordinary people. This makes you like a guiding light, attracting those things more. However, because your own righteousness is stronger, those things generally cannot harm you."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye felt that the breakfast in her mouth was almost tasteless. Now, what she was thinking about was the safety of her parents. Just like Li Wei was going back to his country, Japan also has the custom of celebrating the New Year. During the New Year, most people choose to go back to their hometowns to reunite with their families.

However, her situation is somewhat special now. She has already gained resistance far beyond that of ordinary people, so she is not afraid of even encountering evil spirits. But her parents are just ordinary people. If she goes back, she will attract some evil spirits, which will only bring harm to her family.

Chapter 1. It's the same everywhere.

Jinchengzhai Qianye hesitated for a moment before deciding to voice her concerns.

"Um, given my current situation, if I go back home for the New Year, will it cause trouble for my family?" Jin Chengzhai Qianye asked.

Li Wei said, "That is indeed a problem. I completely forgot about such an important matter. Today I will make some props for you. I dare not say that they can solve all the problems 100%, but at least they can handle most of them."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye listened to Li Wei's words and noticed the details.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Li Weijun, there's no way to guarantee that the props you make will never have any problems, right?"

Li Wei said, "There is never anything absolutely safe in the world. Even an old mage can make a mistake when dealing with dirty things. Of course, relying solely on props cannot guarantee that there will be no problems."

Jinchengzhai Qianye imagined it in his mind. Although he didn't know what Li Wei's prop was, he was safe most of the time if he had the prop. But he was always worried about something unexpected, since no one could predict what might happen.

Props may be lost or damaged. If a prop can only guarantee safety within a certain range, it means that if you want to be safe, you can only move within the safe range. However, during the Chinese New Year, it is inevitable to visit relatives and friends, which means that you will frequently enter and leave the safe area. After leaving the safe area, the risk will follow.

If Jin Chengzhai Qianye didn't want to cause trouble for her parents, the best way was to stay in Tokyo. As for the apartment, she had just sensed some special items, which should be props made by Li Wei, meaning that the apartment was very safe.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Then I can't go home. If I go back, I'll be causing trouble for my parents. The most troublesome thing is that I can't explain to them my various abnormal behaviors. I'm afraid that if I go home this time, they'll think I've lost my mind."

Jinchengzhai Qianye felt a headache coming on. Being treated like a madman was not a pleasant thing, especially when it was done by her own parents.

Li Wei said, "Do you want me to go with you? I promise I can take care of your old home and the safety of your uncle and aunt."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "No, if my parents see you, Li Weijun, they will definitely misunderstand."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye's cheeks flushed. After all, parents are very concerned about their children's marriages. Especially someone as handsome, talented, and wealthy as Li Wei, he's considered an excellent marriage prospect by the older generation. If she took Li Wei back to her hometown, the whole family would probably know she had a great boyfriend, and they'd start pressuring her to get married every now and then.

Don't think that the pressure to get married only exists in South Korea; it happens in Japan too, although it's rarely seen in general. This is because not every man is as outstanding as Levi. The older generation in Japan advises their daughters not to get married if they can't find a high-quality partner, so as not to burden others. But if they can find a high-quality partner, they should not hesitate, lest someone else makes the first move.

In Japan, the marriage rate is alarmingly low, but this is an average figure drawn from a large number of ordinary people. For wealthy men, maintaining a stable marriage at home while having affairs is commonplace. And for the even rarer, truly high-quality men, who dares to say they don't have several female confidantes?

The older generation goes to great lengths for their daughters' happiness. It's precisely because of this that Jin Chengzhai Qianye is even more afraid to bring Li Wei back to her hometown. After all, their relationship is purely platonic, a genuine friendship, not the kind of relationship that's all talk and no action. She doesn't want her relationship with Li Wei to become awkward because of her parents. To be honest, Li Wei is just too outstanding, which puts pressure on her. She doesn't know what kind of outstanding and beautiful woman would be worthy of him.

That's why, when Li Wei suggested going with her to her hometown to set up props so she could go home for the New Year in peace, she panicked.

Li Wei said, "I almost forgot about that. Older people always tend to overthink things, not just my uncles and aunts, but even my parents. However, my parents value my personal privacy and don't interfere too much in each other's lives, which I think is quite good."

Li Wei's upbringing wasn't marked by conflict with his parents, unlike many of his peers. He was fortunate to have enlightened parents, which was also related to their professions and interests. One parent was interested in metaphysics, the other in various traditional cultures, and both were quite knowledgeable about ancient medicine. Because of their quirky interests, they weren't strict with him, encouraging him to pursue his passions. This resulted in a relatively harmonious relationship between him and his parents.

Previously, Li Wei was a staunch materialist. When his father excitedly explained his new discoveries about human aura and the body's protective energy in traditional Chinese medicine, Li Wei outwardly pretended to listen attentively, but inwardly scoffed, thinking these were all ancient superstitions. However, after he himself became a member of the divine and demonic community, he looked back on what his father had said and realized that it was indeed true.

Li Wei deduced from his father's words back then that his father was already comparable to some old masters in some respects. The only thing he lacked was magical power. However, cultivation was something that could not be achieved without enlightenment or a special cultivation method like his. It could only be achieved slowly over time.

While studying metaphysics, Li Wei's father also had a passion for classical Chinese medicine. Although he was not short of money, he would occasionally treat others as a folk doctor, of course, without charging money. If he charged money, the nature of his practice would change, and he would be practicing medicine without a license. Therefore, his father never charged money for treating people and never left any evidence of his medical practice.

The theory about the body's yang qi that my father and Li Wei talked about back then is actually very simple if explained in terms that ordinary people can understand.

Chapter 1. Mortals Have Limits

Li Wei's father discovered some interesting phenomena through his medical practice. After gaining a lot of experience and summarizing the situation of these phenomena, he unintentionally mastered the ancient Chinese medicine technique of "observation diagnosis," which is also known as "observation of qi" in folk medicine.

Many people may consider the observation of qi to be superstition, but some things cannot be clearly explained by current science. For example, the yang qi summarized by the ancient Chinese has been forcibly explained by modern science as "human body glow" or "natural thermal radiation of the human body," but such explanations can only be said to scratch the surface.

Ancient people had already observed this phenomenon thousands of years ago. In the West, it was only in the year 1000 that a doctor from the Great Ying Empire observed a halo about ten millimeters thick around the patient's body surface while observing the patient through a glass bottle brushed with dianthocyanin dye. This was thousands of years later than the ancient people of the Chong Kingdom.

Testing this theory is quite simple; just try it yourself, and a beginner's attempt is even easier. Place yourself in front of a white wall and look at the person, but don't focus your eyes directly on them. Instead, look into the distance behind them. In this state, gradually move your eyes closer to the person, and you'll be able to vaguely see a glow on their surface. Ancient physicians could quickly pinpoint the approximate location of the problem by observing the color of this glow.