Chapter Thirty-Six: The New Wonders of Spiritual Awareness

  After parting with the white bear, which was quite spiritual, before noon, the two had successfully "walked" out of this relatively primitive mountain forest and appeared in Muyu Town, one of the most prosperous tourist resorts in the Shennongjia area. Although they knew that there were also immortals living deep in Shennongjia, this area had long been penetrated by modern industrial civilization, and the already not-too-abundant spiritual energy was becoming increasingly thin, even though a large part of the forest was designated as a protected area for ecological conservation.

  So, the cultivators who chose to establish their caves here were not highly accomplished. From Lu Hongyan's perspective, he naturally didn't plan on visiting them along the way. As for Zuo Xiaoyao, although she was interested in the cultivation civilization passed down through the ages in the cultivation world, she also wasn't interested in randomly making friends with strangers, especially when she didn't know if they would welcome her or not.

  So it's not just Hongtian who mentioned this matter in a casual and careless manner, but also Xue Xiao Yao who listened to it perfunctorily without paying attention to it.

  It had been twenty or thirty years since Zuo Xiaoyao had last set foot in this bustling modern city. As she looked around at the crowded streets, she couldn't help but feel like a stranger in a strange land. She followed Luo Hongtian to the long-distance bus station, where he bought tickets with ease, his expression calm and collected. Zuo Xiaoyao's curiosity got the better of her. "Brother Luo, do you often take these modern transportation vehicles? I remember you saying that after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one could control flying artifacts and travel at speeds of over 300 miles per hour?"

  "It's too exhausting to fly on one's own! With such convenient transportation tools available, it would be a waste not to use them. Besides, the satellite scans invented by modern people may not necessarily detect everything, and if we cultivators were to recklessly fly in the air, we might easily be mistaken for unidentified flying objects and attacked. Therefore, nowadays, cultivators will not casually fly in the sky unless they are passing through some remote and uninhabited areas, or unless there is a necessary reason."

  Luo Hongtian naturally replied as he walked with Zuo Xiaoyao to the long-distance bus station's parking lot.

  After taking a long-distance bus to W City, she boarded the train to D City and sat in a soft seat. Zuo Xiao Yao felt extremely bored and this environment was not suitable for discussing cultivation matters, after all, she had not learned the technique of transmitting sound with her spiritual sense yet.

  Ignoring the occasional glances from a young couple across from them, who looked to be around twenty-seven or eight years old, Zuo Xiao Yao leaned against the windowsill, gazing out at the fleeting scenery. She thought about how it had been two days and one night since she last entered the Purple Yuan Boundary, and calculated that nearly two months had passed in the empty space. It seemed that some of the medicinal herbs had matured, but she hadn't had a chance to tend to them, which left her feeling somewhat regretful.

  Unfortunately, she now has a follower with higher cultivation than herself, Zuo Xiangtian. Moreover, they will soon be entering the realm of Cultivation where it would be even more inconvenient for her to enter and exit the Purple Yuan Boundary at will. If she could control the Purple Yuan Boundary without having to physically enter it, she would be able to do as she pleased. Thinking this, Zuo Xiuyao's heart stirred slightly.

  At the same time, in the eyes of Xue Yaoyao looking out the window, a flash of surprise passed through her mind, and everything in the Ziyuan boundary suddenly appeared in her mind, just like what she saw with her own eyes. Spiritual consciousness! She suddenly realized that this feeling was similar to when she released her spiritual consciousness and 'saw' the surrounding environment, could it be that after having a spiritual consciousness, she could control everything in the Ziyuan boundary without directly entering or exiting it with her body?

  Zuo Xiaoyao's heart couldn't help but surge with joy at the thought, but her face remained completely expressionless. She knew that beside her was a fellow practitioner whose power far surpassed hers, and she didn't dare let any reaction show on her body due to emotional fluctuations, or else it would be very easy for Luo Hongtian to discover, and explaining it later would be too troublesome, especially since she absolutely wouldn't tell anyone the truth.

  In the blink of an eye, her intangible spiritual consciousness had condensed into a human-like figure, faintly visible like shallow fog. She 'walked' to the medicinal garden between the Purple Bamboo Forest and the Bamboo Courtyard, and began busily digging with a shovel, which was also quite convenient. Unfortunately, in less than five minutes, a severe fatigue caused by prolonged spiritual energy consumption had already set in. It seemed that her own spiritual consciousness was indeed too weak. Zuo Xiaoyao couldn't help but think to herself with some dismay.

  The physical manifestation of excessive spiritual consumption is that Zuo Xiao Yao is somewhat mentally exhausted, even though she has discovered new and wonderful uses for her spiritual energy and is still very enthusiastic. At this time, she also has a strong desire to get a good night's sleep. Now on the train, although it is not possible to enjoy a good sleep, it is still convenient to close her eyes and take a short nap.

  After this sleep, I don't know how long it took to pass, sitting up straight, the arm that had been propping up my head for a long time was already feeling a sour sensation, and subconsciously rubbed it, but the corner of my eye caught the smile in Lu Hongtian's eyes, Zuo Xiaoyao couldn't help but blush slightly "I think I've developed a bad habit of sleeping on the bus!"

  "It's quite normal, I would do the same, it's too boring on the train and time passes too slowly, sleeping is just right!"

  Hong Tian's serious smile made people not doubt the truth of his words. Since he met Zuo Xiao Yao, she hadn't slept at all, but before that, she had fought a battle with Han Bing Mang, so it was normal to feel tired.

  Of course, his words were only taken seriously by the two young people in front of him. After all, Hong Tian was now a cultivator who could go without sleep for ten days or half a month as long as there was spiritual energy around to cultivate, and his physical reactions would be unaffected as long as his mental strength and spiritual awareness were not affected by the turbulent flow of the sea. How could he possibly fall asleep in the car? Zuo Xiao Yao already knew this, and she wouldn't believe it either.

  Just as Zuo Xiao Yao had not spoken, the young woman opposite her enthusiastically took over the conversation and said: "Yes, now many people are like this. As soon as they sit on a bus, they easily fall into a drowsy state, which is a manifestation of sub-health. Modern people often eat unhealthy junk food, and in their living environment, they are exposed to radiation from computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices. Most people's bodies are in a state of sub-health. In such cases, it is necessary to think of ways to solve the problem as soon as possible. Otherwise, the longer you drag on, the more likely your body will develop various diseases. It is very necessary to pay attention to this early!"

  The young woman's enthusiastic smile froze as she saw Rong Hongtian and Zuo Xiaoyao merely smiling superficially, without any intention of responding. The young man sitting next to her, who seemed unrelated to her, spoke up instead: "I think this lady is quite knowledgeable about health studies. May I ask what you do for work? Due to my job, I've been stuck in an office for years and have developed the most common 'air-conditioning disease', with a relatively low immune system. I've heard it's also considered sub-healthy. Do you know how to prevent or treat this condition?"

  The man looked sincere, as if he was deeply troubled by this question. The woman, after introducing herself as a pharmacist from a major hospital, began to explain in detail how the young man might contract "air conditioner disease", what kind of reactions he would have, and how it would affect his daily life. She went on to explain how a set of oral liquid called "Clear Mind and Calm Spirit" could completely regulate the body's physiological state, making people feel refreshed and healthy again.

  I heard that the xx brand of calming and soothing oral liquid, a young man's face lit up with excitement, and he once again spoke sincerely about how one of his colleagues and a female classmate had also bought this brand of xx calming and soothing oral liquid, saying it was very effective. He also heard that this medicine is quite hard to buy on the market, even if you have money, you may not be able to get it. He had been wanting to try a set for a long time, but because the raw materials for this calming and soothing oral liquid are too precious, it's a limited edition product, he has been unable to find an opportunity to buy it. Then he immediately asked the young woman if she knew of any way to help him get some.

  The young woman looked at Lü Hong Tian and Zuo Xiao Yao sitting across from them with a seemingly hesitant expression, then suddenly spoke in a reckless tone: "We're all able to meet each other, it's fate. Although this is a limited edition sale on the market, I have an inside connection so it's not hard for me to get my hands on it. This time when I go back, I'll be bringing several sets with me. However, if you guys buy it, you can't reveal it to outsiders. The quantity that I can get is also extremely limited, and as for the price..."

  "The price is no problem, as long as it's genuine. I heard that this oral liquid takes effect immediately after drinking. We can try it on the spot after buying, and if we don't feel any effect, can we get a refund?"

  A young man with a look of eagerness on his face, as if he had been yearning for that xx brand oral liquid for a long time.

  The young woman responded quite readily this time, "Of course, I can first take out a bottle that has been opened and give you some for free to try. After all, it's medicine, so you should still test whether it works for yourself before making a decision!"

  PS: Thanks for the support from Jianmo, the second update is still around 5 pm. Last night, I discovered a sad reality that even strong tea couldn't help me stay awake. By midnight, my eyes showed signs of not being able to open. If anyone has any good suggestions on how to stay awake, please share!