Alien Science Cultivation

Zhang Qiang began to examine the circular house carefully. He saw two symmetrical doors on either side, a window in the front and back, and a fist-sized crystal on the roof. It emitted a soft, mysterious glow—perhaps this was a spiritual stone. The room contained nothing but a worn-out futon, not even a proper bed! "Perhaps immortal cultivators really don't need to sleep..." Zhang Qiang pondered.

He leisurely sipped his wine, gazing at the broad avenue with great interest. The avenue was built from massive bluestone blocks, the relief carvings on them vividly alive. While it was hard to tell what kind of mysterious beasts they were, their imposing presence and exquisite craftsmanship were evident. The beasts in the reliefs varied in form, some baring their fangs and claws, others raising their heads and roaring, as if ready to break free from the stone at any moment.

After enjoying the scenery along the way and downing a pot of wine, Zhang Qiang felt even more alert. Occasionally, he'd see animal carts speeding by, but there was no telling when the young man would wake up. Zhang Qiang couldn't help but feel anxious. He couldn't delay his quest for immortality, or he wouldn't be able to face his fellow villagers! He paced back and forth in the room, his brow furrowed.

As he pondered this, a beast-drawn cart, about ten feet tall, abruptly stopped beneath the light. The words "Qingshan Sect" were prominently engraved on the cart, a flourish of dragons and phoenixes flitting across the landscape, exuding an air of authority. "Holy crap! Someone from the young man's sect is here!" Zhang Qiang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Brother! Your fairy is drunk. Don't ask me to lead him next time. Master will punish you if he finds out!" A familiar female voice came, clear and melodious, like a yellow oriole escaping a valley. "I can't be wrong about that voice! My sister! My sister! Ni Fang..." This sudden voice left Zhang Qiang momentarily stunned. His eyes widened, his mouth slightly open, as if he had been cast under a spell. A moment later, Zhang Qiang rolled his hands into a trumpet shape and shouted down, "Fairy sister, your brother is drunk..."

When the girl heard Zhang Qiang's call, she hesitated for a moment and then flew into the room!

A woman dressed in a light green robe, with a prominent nose, a tall figure, and perfect proportions... her long black hair, lips, and eyes... Aside from the makeup and makeup, every detail was identical to the sister in his mind... Zhang Qiang was truly stunned! "Sister, you traveled through time too?" Zhang Qiang couldn't help but shout.

"What? Who are you? Who's your sister? Huh? A mortal, too." The girl in white frowned slightly, looking puzzled. Zhang Qiang shook his head, trying to stay calm and recover from the sudden shock.

The girl ignored Zhang Qiang and walked straight to the young man. With a gentle wave of her hand, she fed him something, and within half a minute, the young man slowly regained consciousness. The moment he saw the girl, he smiled foolishly, like a child caught doing something wrong, with a hint of fawning and shyness.

"Junior sister! I really didn't get drunk on purpose this time. This kid is just too weird! He didn't get drunk after three glasses. I thought the wine was fake, so I drank a few more sips..." The young man explained anxiously, with a hint of panic in his voice.

"I drank a whole pot! I'm fine! You should stop drinking with your alcohol tolerance. You're delaying my quest for immortality in the Qingshan Sect..." Zhang Qiang blurted out in anger, then regretted his rashness. "Huh? Calling me weird? You're the weird one..." Zhang Qiang thought to himself.

"A whole pot? You finished it?" The young man looked at Zhang Qiang in disbelief, then picked up the pot and shook it, his eyes looking at him as if he were a monster. The girl glanced at Zhang Qiang with a look of astonishment, but she didn't say anything, but Zhang Qiang could clearly sense the inquiry and thought in her eyes.

"Senior Brother! I'll take him to Qingshan Sect! You can't drink this wine anymore! Master will punish you if he finds out..." The girl seemed to want to continue speaking, but she glanced at Zhang Qiang next to her and swallowed back what she wanted to say.

"Okay, okay, okay..." the young man responded repeatedly, looking as well-behaved as an obedient primary school student.

"Then I'll leave now. I'll take him to Qingshan Sect..." The girl said, and like her senior brother, she flashed and picked up Zhang Qiang again and stuffed him into the boxcar. It felt like someone was carrying a chicken into a cage. Zhang Qiang looked helpless.

The interior of the boxcar was vast, about the size of a basketball court. Aside from numerous futons, the floor seemed empty. The entire vehicle was meticulously crafted from precious wood, the materials meticulously selected. It exuded a faint, delicate fragrance, a familiar aroma that made Zhang Qiang feel dazed. The girl glanced at Zhang Qiang and sat down on a futon without a word, seemingly meditating. She then closed her eyes and remained silent.

The car was surprisingly quiet, probably due to the clever soundproofing. It was also incredibly stable, with no bumps or jolts, as if I were riding on clouds.

Just when Zhang Qiang was full of curiosity, the girl asked, "Why do you call me sister? Do you know me?" Zhang Qiang was silent for a while, not knowing how to answer! Perhaps cultivating immortality is really as dangerous as described in the novel! But he also wanted to find out the source of Zhang Qiang's other consciousness! He didn't know if the face that was once so familiar to him was still trustworthy! "I guess she can solve the secrets of a mortal like me!" Thinking of this, Zhang Qiang tried to ask, "Your name is Ni Fang?"

The girl had her back to Zhang Qiang, but Zhang Qiang could clearly feel her body twitch slightly! "Did my senior brother tell you?" the girl asked with a hint of alertness in her voice.

"It seems that my origin has something to do with you..." Zhang Qiang said, his eyes fixed on the girl's back.

"Because your senior brother didn't tell us anything, except that he was from Qingshan Sect." Zhang Qiang's tone was calm and firm.

"Half of my consciousness comes from a world called Earth, a planet that has risen with the development of scientific and technological civilization. During my school years, which is what you call the period of cultivation, I met a girl and we became sworn brothers and sisters. The girl looks exactly like you. Her name is also Ni Fang..." There was a hint of expectation in Zhang Qiang's voice.

"Really? Your name is Zhang Qiang? My senior brother told me through telepathy." The girl's voice was still calm.

"Oh, yes, my name is Zhang Qiang." Zhang Qiang thought to himself: "Your senior brother doesn't know my name either! Can a cultivator spy on people's thoughts?" Only by not breaking her lie can he hear more!

"Can you immortals help me find the answer? Did I travel through time, or did he travel through time? How can I travel back..." Zhang Qiang asked anxiously, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.

"No! Cultivating immortals is nothing more than using various magical skills to destroy or change the power of some objects! It can prolong life and strengthen yourself, but your question is unprecedented. Don't tell anyone in the future. You are very special! I believe you will find the answer you want!" The girl's answer was concise and cold.

"Well... okay..." Zhang Qiang responded, feeling disappointed.

They were silent all the way and could almost hear each other's breathing!

"Have you seen enough? We're here," the girl suddenly said angrily, a hint of shyness in her voice.

The girl dodged again and dragged Zhang Qiang, who hadn't recovered yet, out of the car like a chicken! Helpless! He was caught peeping and was dragged out like this again! How embarrassing! Zhang Qiang's face flushed instantly.

There were a few people outside who looked like disciples of Qingshan Sect, looking at this side and whispering, their eyes full of curiosity and inquiry.

Following the girl into the sect gate, it wasn't particularly grand, resembling the gates of old-time schools, except for the lifelike beast carvings that made it look incredibly solemn! There were two turquoise gates on the left and right doorposts, and the words "Qingshan Sect" on top of the gate tower were particularly eye-catching! The characters were written in a flamboyant style, as if imbued with endless power. Entering the sect, towering trees resembling green pines lined the bluestone road on both sides, standing straight and tall with lush branches and leaves. At the end of the road were two four-story buildings, and on the left was a six-story building. This layout was surprisingly similar to Jiangcheng College on Earth. Qingshan Sect was also located at the foot of the mountain. Suddenly, Zhang Qiang seemed to have walked into the Jiangcheng College of his dreams again.