Starting Cultivation During a Trip

The next day, Chang’an City.

Qindu International Hotel.

Just past seven o’clock, there weren’t many people having breakfast in the restaurant. Zhang Fan and Ge Shuangxiu sat in a window-side corner with a bowl of plain porridge, complemented by a salted duck egg oozing with oil and a few small dishes, all delicious and tasty.

"Actually, with our cultivation level, we don’t really need to have breakfast," Ge Shuangxiu yawned.

In Daoist cultivation, once you surpass the Qi Worker realm, you can practice fasting and still be energetic even without eating or drinking for three to five days.

"Where did you go last night?" Zhang Fan glanced over and said blandly.

"I went to look at a place I used to stay," Ge Shuangxiu said offhandedly.

"Heart Full Foot Bath!?" Zhang Fan instantly saw through the essence of the situation and grasped the crux of the problem.

"..."

"No wonder you can cultivate the Divine Demon Holy Embryo!" Ge Shuangxiu gave Zhang Fan a deep look and said with a mouth twitch.

"What the hell does this have to do with cultivating the Divine Demon Holy Embryo?" Zhang Fan laughed and cursed.

"I just understand your nature too well."

"How is it?" Zhang Fan showed concern for his friend.

"How is what?" Ge Shuangxiu shook his head, "It closed down long ago..."

"A couple of years ago, it was shut down by the authorities; I heard the boss switched trades and opened a billiard hall."

"That’s still somewhat in the same line of business."

Ge Shuangxiu remained silent, lifting his eyelids to glance at Zhang Fan.

"Hurry up and eat, then come with me to meet someone."

"Who are we seeing?"

"We are going to a temple to burn incense. We are in the territory of Zhongnan Mountain; who do you think we are meeting?"

"Do you know people from Zhongnan Mountain?"

"To be honest with you, another line from Rat is from Zhongnan Mountain," Zhang Fan whispered.

Earlier, through Meng Qiwu, he connected with Rat, and that’s how Ge Shuangxiu was sent over.

However, these two lines were completely separate.

"Who?" Ge Shuangxiu asked in a low voice.

"Meng Qiwu!" Zhang Fan spat out a name.

"So it’s her? Truly unexpected," Ge Shuangxiu’s eyes flashed with a peculiar gleam, and he couldn’t help but sigh.

"You know her?"

Zhang Fan watched Ge Shuangxiu’s reaction and asked.

"The most famous among the younger generation of Zhongnan Mountain disciples is naturally An Wuyang, who is the heir of Zhongnan Mountain..." Ge Shuangxiu said in a low voice.

"Aside from that, there are only a few who have stepped into the Mahayana Realm at such a young age..."

"Meng Qiwu is one of them. She is renowned, so of course, I’ve heard of her."

In Daoist cultivation, being able to step into the High Skill realm before the age of thirty and the Mahayana Realm before forty is regarded as top-tier aptitude, with talent like a demon, embodying the essence across sects.

Meng Qiwu belongs to this category of talent.

Ge Shuangxiu’s gaze darkened slightly, "Rat is indeed impressive. He even managed to bring Meng Qiwu under his wing."

It’s known that Meng Qiwu is among the elites of her generation in Zhongnan Mountain. Even if she doesn’t become the Sect Leader, she is undoubtedly destined for a high-ranking position in Zhongnan Mountain.

By then, her value to Rat would truly come into play.

"He even managed to bring you under his wing, naturally impressive," Zhang Fan gave Ge Shuangxiu a deep look.

In his eyes, whether in potential or cultivation, Ge Shuangxiu surpassed Meng Qiwu. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to win decisively in a three-on-one match at Qin Ancient Town.

"Old Ge, how did you enter the Wuwei Sect, and how did you end up under Rat?" Zhang Fan couldn’t help but ask.

"By a stroke of fate," Ge Shuangxiu spat out four words.

"..."

"It’s not much, really. After I left Sanqi Orphanage, I hit a bottleneck in my cultivation, so I wanted to join the Wuwei Sect to see their cultivation methods," Ge Shuangxiu said in a low voice.

Wuwei Sect and the Daoist Sect have been in contention for thousands of years; their inherited Daoist skills naturally have unique aspects.

"You’re truly a distinguished descendant of the Ge Family," Zhang Fan couldn’t help but laugh.

Even though he was a descendant of Ancestor Ge and a disciple of the Pure Yang Family, Ge Shuangxiu openly entered the Wuwei Sect. If the Ancestral Master had a spirit, even the coffin lid wouldn’t be able to hold him down.

"There are no absolute lengths in skills, no absolute right or wrong in techniques. Seekers do not distinguish by good or evil," Ge Shuangxiu said lightly.

"It was then that I was noticed by Rat. His image in front of me was an old man..."

"But two years later, when he met me again, he appeared as a woman."

Ge Shuangxiu’s gaze tightened, and he said in a low voice, "He is very cautious, with many shadows, never revealing his true form."

"Ten years ago, at the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain, everyone thought Rat was also there and seriously injured, but that was just one of his shadows..."

"He never takes personal risks, always hiding in the shadows."

"Such people are the most annoying and troublesome," Zhang Fan said in a low voice.

"In terms of value, Meng Qiwu is far greater than me. Perhaps she might have the chance to meet Rat," Ge Shuangxiu speculated.

"It’s only a possibility, at least for now, she hasn’t seen the real Rat," Zhang Fan shook his head and said softly.

If Meng Qiwu could overshadow An Wuyang, the heir of Zhongnan Mountain, her value in Rat’s eyes would be incomparable. Unfortunately, she couldn’t do that.

It’s said that An Wuyang’s talent is comparable to that of Li Changgeng from Bai He Temple, which is extremely high praise.

"Where are we meeting her? Zhongnan Mountain?" Ge Shuangxiu put down his chopsticks.

"Right here, she’s coming to meet us." Zhang Fan looked at the message Meng Qiwu sent on his phone.

"There’s a tea room upstairs, and she has other guests. Once she’s done, she’ll come to see us."

"Meeting people so early, this proud daughter of Zhongnan Mountain sure is busy."

Ge Shuangxiu checked the time and couldn’t help but comment.

...

At this very moment, on the thirty-second floor.