Look carefully, this is how realm is used!

During these three years, Kikyo used the ley lines of the area to construct a new and powerful protective barrier, which greatly reduced the pressure from monsters.

Otherwise, even if she could use all her spiritual power, Kikyo would not dare to guarantee the safety of the village. Destruction is much easier than protection.

Because of the Four Souls Jade in her hand, Kikyo frequently encounters monsters attacking the village. If there is any good news, it is probably that there are no big monsters involved.

The attraction of the Four Souls Jade is limited. The strongest combat power Kikyo has encountered so far is a top-level monster, and there is only one of them at present.

At that time, Platycodon took a lot of effort and paid the price of bleeding and injury before it successfully eliminated it.

As for the big monsters, they seemed to be dismissive.

Yes, it is not easy for anyone to become a great monster, and most things have no appeal to them.

Obviously, the Four Souls Jade is one of them.

Shen Fuyuan did not meet Kikyo directly. He went back to the girl's house first to comfort Feng, who was in mixed mood, and took over Zi's preparation for dinner.

Even though he hadn't cooked for three years, Shen Fuyuan's cooking skills hadn't become rusty. Three years was a very short time for him. How could he have regressed in such a short time? At most, he hadn't made any progress.

"Little Kikyo, it's time to eat."

The next moment after meeting Kikyo, Shen Fuyuan, who was sitting in his seat, greeted him with a smile.

"...teacher."

Kikyo never expected that her mood would be the same as Kaede's before.

Confused, surprised, happy, unfamiliar...

Various emotions mixed together and eventually formed this voice.

"Don't just stand there, wash your hands and come over to eat."

Shen Fuyuan did not show such behavior. In addition to personal reasons, he had read Zi's memories before and had a general understanding of Kikyo's growth experience.

After Platycodon took her seat, there was no other movement on the table except for the dishes and chopsticks.

A long-lost taste...

Swallowing the fish in his mouth, Kikyo couldn't help but think.

Kikyo, who had eaten the food of her master and the shikigami, knew that the taste of the food made by Shenfu Yuan and Zi was not exactly the same.

"Little Kikyo, I came here this time to tell you something."

Start with the story of the divine talisman to break the current atmosphere.

"Teacher please give me your instructions."

Kikyo put down his bowl and chopsticks, and said, "I'll leave it to you."

"Don't be so serious. You can already use your own spiritual power freely, and the part that was originally hidden has also been fully developed."

"So in order for Kikyo to make further progress, I will teach you the cultivation methods from the Celestial Empire."

It can be seen that Kikyo's combat power is equivalent to that of a top-level monster, and the divine talisman will give her a new path.

This was decided when Shen Fuyuan started teaching Kikyo.

Normally speaking, switching from one system to another is not certain whether it will be successful, but even if it is possible, it will be very difficult.

However, Shen Fuyuan was confident enough that not only could Kikyo successfully change careers, she wouldn't even need to start from scratch. The spiritual power in her body would be a great help.

Of course, in order to avoid any mistakes, Shen Fuyuan came here in person instead of letting Zi replace him.

Once you are introduced to the door, you no longer need the divine talisman, and you can continue to ask Zi to supervise Platycodon.

"The cultivation method of the Celestial Empire?"

Kikyo repeated.

"That's right. Successful cultivation can increase your lifespan, and achieving great success will lead to immortality."

"In other words, becoming a so-called immortal."

With a bunch of magical talismans of cultivation methods in his mind, he described it with full confidence.

Chapter 176 But I refuse

The immortal touched my head, tied my hair and granted me immortality.

Although Shen Fuyuan is not an immortal but a monster of a certain realm, it does not prevent him from granting the method of immortality.

Shen Fuyuan was well prepared.

After testing Platycodon's physique and talent, he also focused on teaching her the knowledge of Tianchao and even created a set of exclusive techniques for cultivating immortals.

It can be said that these three years of teaching were the preparations that Shen Fuyuan laid for Kikyo to become an immortal cultivator.

Now Kikyo is not only familiar with the culture of China, but can even be said to be familiar with it. Even if she stays alone in China, she can still live a good life.

When it comes to spiritual power, there is no right way to do it, and pure strength alone cannot break through human limitations.

Just like many onmyojis, shrine maidens, etc. who possess spiritual powers in the island country, their lifespan is still within the human range, and even if they practice for their entire lives, they will not live for more than a hundred years.

Fortunately, Kikyo met Shen Fuyuan.

With the existence of the latter, the former has new possibilities.

"After we finish teaching you about cultivation, will the teacher leave again?"

The eighteen-year-old Kikyo is no longer a little girl. She looks even better than before, and her oppressive or cold temperament remains the same.

"After all, I'm just stopping by."

Shen Fuyuan didn't pick up his chopsticks again.

"Besides cultivation, is there anything you want to ask or say about me, Teacher?"

Meeting Shenfuyuan's gaze, Kikyo continued to ask.

"This is not."

Shen Fuyuan thought about it and realized that everything that needed to be arranged had been and was being arranged, and there was nothing left out.

"Is three years a long time for a teacher?"

"It's probably gone in the blink of an eye."

Shen Fuyuan patiently answered Kikyo's questions.

"I see, it turns out that I am different from the teacher."

"Three years is a long time for me. It may not change the world, but it can change a person."

“A person’s life is both long and short, and there are not many three years to spend.”

Kikyo said this while shaking her head slightly.

"Little Platycodon, as long as you follow your master's arrangements, even if you can't become an immortal, at least you don't have to worry about your lifespan."

Thinking that the girl was afraid of the future, Shen Fuyuan said in a comforting tone.

"I know very well that you are a reliable teacher, but as a student, I will fail to live up to your expectations."

Kikyo's words reveal her thoughts.

"why?"

Shen Fuyuan, who understood the meaning, did not show any anger, but asked in confusion.

Longevity and good health are something that countless people cannot refuse, and they are willing to give up everything for it.

The desire for survival engraved in the bones of living things makes them instinctively resist death. Even Shen Fuyuan is like this. One of his motivations for becoming stronger is that he doesn't want to die.

However, Kikyo refused.

There was clearly a door to immortality, but the girl, who had just reached adulthood, took the initiative to close it.

"I haven't had a good chat with the teacher for a long time."

"So for three years, I didn't know how the teacher had changed, and the teacher no longer knew anything about me."

"But I can probably guess what you're planning, teacher."

"As long as I become an immortal like you, the limitations on my lifespan will be greatly reduced."

"And for someone like me, as you said, three years really isn't a long time."

Kikyo placed one hand on her chest, feeling the beating heart that represented life.

"But, I refuse."

"Teacher, you know, this is what I've always wished for, a very ordinary wish."

"I hope to be an ordinary human being, without having to practice hard every day and without having to deal with dangerous monsters."

"Just like other girls in the village, when they were little, they acted like spoiled brats with adults, grew up wanting to dress up beautifully, and then waited to get married and live an ordinary or difficult life with their husbands."

Without waiting for Shen Fuyuan to speak, Kikyo answered.

"But that's not possible in reality. I was born with enormous spiritual power. I met my first master who taught me, and then I saved you from being a youkai and became your student."

"Because of these things, I can use my power to save my persecuted people from the clutches of demons and monsters."

When Kikyo said this, her face showed no sadness or joy, as if she was telling the story from an outsider's perspective.

"Since I can't live like an ordinary person, at least I hope to die like an ordinary person."

"I really don't regret becoming your student, but please forgive me for rejecting this offer."

Kikyo stood up, placed her hands on her abdomen, and then bowed deeply to Shenfu Yuan across the table.

Shen Fuyuan stared at Kikyo. He couldn't see the girl's expression, but he seemed to have encountered such a situation before.

Sorry, that's not what I meant.

As a girl from an ordinary family, Yuan is actually pretty good...

Don't be so stubborn. You are a monster who is hundreds of years old, but you are so willful after being rejected.

You know, ordinary people have ordinary happiness...

Many images emerged in his mind, and Shen Fuyuan remembered why he had a sense of déjà vu before his eyes.

Yue Yumeng, the deceased human friend, had rejected Shen Fuyuan in the same way. Otherwise, with his abilities, the other party would still be alive and well now.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as Shen Fuyuan is willing, he can do very well, whether he is a human or a monster.

"I see. I took it for granted."

"I told you at the beginning, Kikyo, you have the right to refuse, so sit down and continue eating."

He calmly adjusted his mood, as if what he had just talked about was just a trivial matter, and Shenfu Yuanyi gestured.

"I'm so sorry, teacher."

Kikyo didn't look up and remained bent over.

"Forget it, Xiao Feng, please persuade your sister. If I stay here, I'm afraid that little Kikyo won't get up."

Shen Fuyuan sighed, and after he finished speaking, he disappeared into the gap, leaving Feng at a loss, and Kikyo with extremely complicated thoughts.

Shen Fuyuan didn't go anywhere. He returned to the Tree of Time. Without even looking at the magic circle diagram in operation, he sat casually on the ground with his back against the tree trunk.

Kikyo's refusal was unexpected.

No, it should be the divine talisman that reduces this possibility to the lowest level.

As I said, who can refuse immortality?

Anyway, Shen Fuyuan believes that most people are willing to accept it, otherwise there would be no such people as practitioners.

However, what Shen Fuyuan cares about is that the person is either not an ordinary person and does not have concerns about short life, or he despises immortality and directly refuses it.

To be honest, it is difficult for Shen Fuyuan to make firm demands on the people around him. It is not because he has a gentle personality.

Taking actual combat training as an example, Shen Fuyuan doesn't mind Kikyo getting injured in battle because it is inevitable, otherwise she cannot become stronger in the true sense.

From this we can see that Shen Fuyuan acts according to the situation and attitude, rather than being always gentle or harsh.

"Zi, tell me, is immortality good or bad?"

Shen Fuyuan looked at the night sky and asked.

"The common sense that Master Yuan has given us is universal, and many people only dream of it."