I am a living immortal.

In fact, the exaggeration of Su Mu's question was far greater than the situation itself. In this world, apart from those who lived in seclusion or were born with natural talent, no one had not been tested for their talent. Everyone had a dream.

Most people’s dream is to enter the immortal sect to practice.

Su Mu actually asked such a question... Didn't you see that even though the gatekeepers were impatient, they didn't lose their temper? That's because they knew that this might be the only dream these people had.

Whether or not dreams can come true is one thing, but if they are deprived of even the right to dream, they will go crazy.

He didn't pay much attention to the man's strange look, and he wasn't going to join in the fun, so he decided to stay outside the city for a while.

Because this only happened every three years, there were no restaurants or inns outside the city. Most people sat on the ground, and if it was later, even a seat on the ground would have to be fought for.

It's crazy, but understandable.

If he wasn't already on the road, he might have been like that too. Take, for example... the college entrance exam, but it's even more brutal here, with a single word determining life or death.

Su Mu found a place to sit next to a tree and watched everything.

I don’t know if Su Mu was lucky or it was time, but not long after he sat down, he felt the fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from the sky.

That's the blowing of the air.

Although it was only a tiny dot, Su Mu's eyesight could clearly see the sailboat-like vessel. The white sails were blown up and it was heading towards Pingyang County.

From Su Mu's perspective, the sailboat was ordinary. Not to mention compared to the giant Mengtian ship that Su Mu had been on, it couldn't even compare to the shuttle that Su Mu had obtained from the Qixia Sect but had rarely used.

Both the wind it created and the barrier that blocked the airflow were crude. However, its advantage lay in its simple structure, otherwise these disciples wouldn't have been able to use it.

In fact, it is based on the same principle as burning coal, except that the core material is spirit stone.

There's nothing wrong with scaring ordinary people.

Su Mu saw that besides the men leading the group on the deck, there were also several children standing behind them with different expressions. Regardless of their expressions, their eyes revealed a hint of excitement.

These children were about the same age, and some wore expensive clothes, while others wore coarse linen clothes, with the ratio of the two being about the same.

Su Mu glanced at the civilians, then at the people sitting on the sailboat, and a flash of understanding flashed in his eyes. So that's how it is.

Although the people in the cave are human, they are essentially different from those in the outside world.

In the outside world, anyone born is gifted with what's known in this cave-heaven world as talent. This is why, in the outside world, cultivators prioritize affinity, followed by talent, and finally, natural talent. Everyone possesses this talent, but few can forge their own path. Therefore, it's all about affinity. Talent doesn't necessarily mean a person is suited to the sect's path, so it's better to be without than to be unqualified. Those who are neither high nor low are the most problematic.

In fact, there is another reason why not everyone cultivates immortality, and that is resources. Although the outside world relies on enlightenment like the classic immortal heroes, it is possible to reach the top overnight, but this does not mean that resources are not needed.

But the cave world is different.

Few people are gifted, so talent comes first, followed by talent. As for fate, it's the opposite of the outside world. Everyone in the outside world has talent, but suffers from a lack of fate. In the cave world, everyone has opportunities but no talent.

Interesting, so interesting.

Just a small change creates a completely different ecosystem.

As I was thinking about it, the sailboat had already appeared in the sky above Pingyang County.

This immediately made everyone excited. People cheered and bowed.

The men standing at the bow seemed accustomed to this, their expressions indifferent as they glanced at the excited crowd. A fleeting glint of pride crossed their faces. The children behind them, whether born into wealth or poverty, held their heads high, as if this was a great honor.

This is just one step to success.

Su Mu watched as he saw that he hadn't even entered the Immortal Realm, yet he already held his head high. This deeply ingrained mindset was truly powerful. It quietly and subtly framed everyone within a system, creating a spontaneous, self-perpetuating cycle.

Everyone around Su Mu knelt down, and even those who didn't kneel down bowed their heads. Only Su Mu looked up, which made him stand out among the quails.

The people on the boat saw it at a glance.

His brows furrowed slightly. Although there was no rule that mortals had to kneel or worship when they saw them, this was already an established rule. What was wrong with this person?

Others also saw it and gave some advice:

"There's no need to get angry at these mortals. They might even be dumbfounded."

After hearing these words of persuasion, the leading young man's expression brightened considerably. While he didn't look completely clueless, he took the step he needed to take. There was no point in getting angry with a mere mortal; it was unworthy. Besides, the conventions weren't written down, so he couldn't find any reason to rebuke him. It would only highlight his pettiness.

The people around him saw that the young man's expression relaxed.

He continued, "Brother, the mission of the sect is important, and we still have to test it. The quality this year is not high. We have visited so many cities, but only a dozen or so, and not many of them are highly qualified. It is still important to speed up the mission."

Hearing this, the young man finally looked away: "You are right, the mission is important."

The sail was suspended overhead.

Several figures landed in the city on swords. The arrival of these immortals completely ignited the enthusiasm of the crowd, and countless people rushed into the city.

"Don't you want to go and see what's going on?"

As the crowd rushed to leave, a voice sounded behind Su Mu.

Su Mu didn't move, he just watched quietly. Without even turning around, he knew who the person was. The person's eyes were strange and inquisitive.

"I'm too old to join in the fun. Besides, you didn't move either." Su Mu's voice was very faint, and no emotion could be heard in it.

That scrutinizing gaze did not leave.

In response to Su Mu's question, the man replied, "You're very different, from the very beginning. Not to mention the question you asked earlier, just look at your eyes. When you looked at those people, there was no surprise, no respect, no yearning, only research and curiosity."

"You are a very strange person, like a wild man who doesn't care about the world."

Su Mu turned around and glanced at the man after hearing this. This man was indeed observant, but he didn't intend to hide it. Apart from touching the sun in the sky, he didn't care much about anything else.