Cultivation: Being Immortal - Chapter 714

In the Xia calendar year 6205, in Ying Continent.

Lu Xuan stood on the rooftop of a tall building, looking out at the experimental facility several kilometers away. The facility was now engulfed in raging flames, with firefighters trying to extinguish the fire. Even though some of the firefighters were skilled in water manipulation magic, they struggled to contain the intense fire because Lu Xuan had tampered with the lab.

The laboratory was destroyed by Lu Xuan himself. Before destroying it, he personally killed everyone inside, including his trusted researcher who had followed him for years.

He even created a decoy of himself to be inside the lab. This way, even the most thorough investigation would conclude that he perished in the fire.

Lu Xuan did this to keep his research results to himself and to cover up the evidence of his crimes. Over the years, he crossed many ethical boundaries in his research, using dozens of live subjects. Whether judged by law or morality, he was considered a despicable person.

“Saying goodbye to the past, I am ready to embrace my new life.”

Lu Xuan took a final look at the city in front of him. This city, in the context of the Ying Continent, was not large, just an ordinary medium-sized city. However, Lu Xuan had lived here for many years, so he felt a bit sentimental.

Leaving the rooftop, Lu Xuan felt his body. He was in good condition, thanks to genetic modifications. His cells were highly active throughout his body, like little vacuums absorbing the spiritual energy freely flowing in the air.

He then directed this energy into his dantian, where he could easily transform it into his own spiritual power with a simple transmutation process.

And he had already figured out that even if he didn’t actively practice his skills, just standing there, his cells would absorb more spiritual energy every day than if he had practiced hard for three days, which means his cultivation speed is three to four times faster than before.

This is still in a normal city, in a normal environment, but if he enters a place with abundant spiritual energy, his speed will be even faster.

Of course, genetic modification has more than just these benefits; there are many functions. It is these things that give Lu Xuan confidence, allowing him to bid farewell to the past and start a brand-new life.

Two days later, news of the fire at the research institute reached Zheng Yi, but he didn’t pay much attention to it. There are not just five hundred, but also three hundred such private research institutes in the Ying Continent. Their funding and technological strength are not strong enough, so he doesn’t think these research institutes can make any significant breakthroughs.

He is more concerned about the official research institutes which, with their strong support, have now achieved some considerable results. Perhaps one day, they could become his trump card.

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“The current scientific research track is very competitive.”

Lin Jiang looked at a report in front of him and said. The report was issued by the Huaxia Spiritual Energy Research Institute. It summarizes the scientific research directions of various forces.

“Where’s the competition? There are only a few forces now. The Huaxia Spiritual Energy Research Institute has been developing in all areas and researching various fields, while Qingyun and Zhou Liao, though also claiming comprehensive development, everyone knows that their total annual research and development investment is not even half of what Huaxia invests.”

“Things are a bit unsettled over on the Ying Continent. The five countries in alliance are working together, but they can only make progress in certain specific areas.”

Cao Ying said. There are over one hundred countries in the world, but only a few of them truly have the ability to research and develop. The other countries are just supporting roles, providing resources, without much influence, and they can’t even guarantee basic safety.

“We have indeed been a bit domineering in our actions. Over the years, we have drained the world’s resources, even attracting top scientists from Qingyun and Zhou Liao. They have become weaker and weaker.”

“This is all your doing. Don’t act hypocritical.”

“Haha, you’re just showing off. But this report is quite valuable; the research paths taken by several powers are interesting. Qingyun focuses on genetic potions, attempting to enhance cultivators’ strength in one go, raising them to high-level. Zhou Liao is interested in alchemy and material studies. Meanwhile, the Ying Continent is banking on demon beasts contaminated by nuclear radiation.”

“Uncle, these powers all want to cooperate with us. Qingyun even wants to buy my essence blood for research. Zhou Liao wants to invite Cao Wang and others to collaborate, while Ying Continent wants us to relax restrictions on certain high-tech products.”

“In the era of cultivation, Qingyun’s behavior would be considered suicidal.”

Lin Jiang said. Cultivator’s essence blood is crucial. If it falls into enemy hands, who knows what will happen? Unless it’s a close relative, one wouldn’t dare to offer it.

“I’m not that petty. I only broke the leg of Qingyun’s envoy.”

Cao Ying giggled and said. Just breaking a leg already shows good temper, you know. As the top human, making such a request to her is quite offensive.

“Don’t let those people bother you anymore.”

“I’m planning to visit Penglai Continent in a couple of days. Will you come along?”

“Isn’t Penglai Continent ruined?”

“Yes, it’s in ruins. But it’s not completely useless. There are many demon beasts there, some of them very powerful. The class hierarchy in the immortal cultivation era was actually quite rough. I need to go check it out. Plus, if we can clean up the nuclear pollution in Penglai Continent, we should. It’s a shame to waste such a large territory.”

Cao Ying mentioned, “Huaxia has always been paying attention to Penglai. The nuclear pollution has significantly decreased, with life starting to reappear in many areas. Normal people might not handle it, but cultivators and new demon beasts are fine. They are of interest to me.”

“You should go. I’ll have Wu Li make the arrangements, just be cautious not to let the demon tribe find out.”

“Don’t worry, everything will be fine. You’re not coming along?”

“Don’t worry, it’ll be fine. Are you really not going?”

“I am not going, I want to practice and catch spies. These spies are very good at hiding. They are like hiding cats. I won’t feel comfortable until I catch them.”

“Let the people under my command handle this kind of thing.”

“Yes, I need to keep an eye on it too.”

Lin Jiang said he also wanted to get involved in finding something to do and catching spies to feel a sense of participation.

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“Mr. Chen, there are three appointments this afternoon regarding affiliated companies. Will you see them?”

In the early morning, Chen Jinfa arrived at the company’s office building. The secretary came up to Chen Jinfa and spoke.

“Let’s have a meeting. Put the information on my desk, I will look at it during lunchtime.”

Chen Jinfa said he received a license for resource trading. Many companies wanted to affiliate with his company. Just from these affiliation fees, he could earn a lot.

But not everyone can join him as a business partner. If the company he partners with has serious legal issues, it will also affect him. His license needs to be reviewed every five years, and if there is a serious accident, his license will be revoked. Therefore, it is necessary to do a check on the company he will partner with.

After entering the office, Chen Jinfa closed the door, and then activated the Spirit Gathering Formation. He installed a spirit stone in it, turning the office into a space filled with strong spiritual energy.

After the cultivator forms a golden core, it will automatically absorb the spiritual energy from the heavens and earth. Although the absorption rate is very slow, over time, it will amount to a significant level, similar to water wearing away a stone.

Golden core cultivators no longer need to sleep, so during the day, Chen Jinfa is busy with various tasks, while the night is reserved for actual cultivation.

In the afternoon, Chen Jinfa starts meeting with several appointment holders. He has already checked their information, and if they barely meet his criteria, then it depends on the price they offer. Without an attractive offer, he won’t consider partnering with them.

“Next.”

The third appointment arrives quickly. The visitor is a middle-aged man, not very tall, with dark skin, resembling a country farmer.

“Mr. Ye, please tell me about your conditions.”

“Boss Chen, no rush, old friends meeting again, let’s catch up first.”

“I don’t seem to know Mr. Ye.”

“Ha, you may not know me, but we used to be good friends for a long time. You used to call me ‘big brother’ for three months!”

“If Mr. Ye doesn’t want to cooperate, we can end the conversation.”

Chen Jinfa felt something was wrong in his heart, but he still tried to stay calm and said in a gentle tone.

“Mr. Chen, not many people call me ‘big brother’ for three months. Do you remember me? I’m the big frog on the well edge.”

Muse laughed and said. The big frog on the well edge, such a cheesy username. He wouldn’t use it himself, his subordinates would. It symbolizes that a frog at the bottom of a well can jump out of the well that confines their life.

When Chen Jinfa heard this, he couldn’t hold back anymore, his face changed drastically.

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