Becoming a God in Another World 1

The next morning, Lin Feng got up, washed up, and went downstairs to the dining table. There were his favorite dishes: rice noodle rolls, millet pancakes, and steamed egg custard. After breakfast, Lin Feng, having nothing to do at home, went to help out at his father's supermarket. Seeing his father busy at the supermarket, Lin Feng went up to him and said, "Dad, do you need any help?" His father said, "Go away, just rest at home. We don't need you here. If you feel like you have nothing to do, could you help me watch the stock?" Lin Feng said, "Okay, I'll consider it something to do." Lin Feng walked around the supermarket, checking for shortages and restocking. He spent the whole morning busy at the supermarket. Around noon, his father asked, "Lin Feng, it's noon, are you hungry? If you are, go eat!" Lin Feng replied, "So fast? I haven't even felt hungry yet and it's already noon! Time flies!" Lin Feng said, "Where's Mom? Where did she go today?" Lin Feng's dad said, "Your mom went to another supermarket to work." Lin Feng replied, "Oh, I'm hungry, Dad. Let's go back and eat."

Lin Feng and his father returned home and started preparing lunch. A little while later, his mother returned home. Seeing Lin Feng busy in the kitchen, she wanted to help. Lin Feng said, "Mom, go and rest. You don't need to cook now; lunch will be ready soon." His mother, expecting a ready-made meal, asked, "Okay, what are you making for lunch today?" Lin Feng replied, "I have stir-fried chicken with green peppers, tofu and beef meatball soup, and stir-fried eggplant with minced meat and garlic greens! It'll be ready soon." His mother said, "Okay, I'll wait for you!" A short while later, Lin Feng brought the dishes to the dining room and called his parents down to eat. His father asked, "Was it tiring at the supermarket today? If it was, don't go this afternoon!" Lin Feng said, "It wasn't tiring. I see how hard you work to earn money. I'm not a rich kid; I'm not that noble!" His father replied, "I'm relieved that you think that way. It wasn't easy raising you." Every day, I work tirelessly from dawn till dusk, all so that your future life will be a little better! Lin Feng said, "I know, that's why I study so hard to repay you two hardworking parents." Now that I've been admitted to my dream university, are you happy, Mom and Dad? Lin Feng's dad said, "Seeing you study so hard makes all our hard work worthwhile!" Okay, let's not talk about this anymore; it's too emotional.

That evening, after dinner with his parents, Lin Feng got up at midnight and went to the rooftop. He sat cross-legged and began to slowly cultivate the *Great Celestial Immortal Technique*. Soon after, Lin Feng entered a meditative state, circulating his energy through a small cycle according to the *Great Celestial Immortal Technique*. The immortal's soul slowly appeared beside Lin Feng, guiding his cultivation and instructing him on how to channel energy into his dantian. Lin Feng then began to practice slowly until, after half an hour, he felt a tingling sensation in his meridians. With his eyes closed, Lin Feng asked the immortal, "Am I correct in starting to cultivate according to the principles of the *Great Celestial Immortal Technique*?" The immortal asked, "Don't rush at the beginning, Lin Feng. Your cultivation journey has only just begun! The road ahead is long, and there are many things you need to do. Therefore, cultivation issues cannot be rushed! After solving this problem, you need to circulate the small cycle 36 times to complete a large cycle. Lin Feng, what are you in such a hurry for! The problem lies in your cultivation path!" Don't rush things! Proceed step by step. Lin Feng, you've been a bit too hasty again? You're trying to fly before you've even mastered the basics! If I hadn't stopped you in time, you would have already gone mad! Lin Feng, you're still laughing? You've already been on the verge of death. Do you understand? You need to practice the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique" calmly and steadily! Only after you've mastered it and are proficient should you try circulating it through one major cycle. Then you'll say: I, Lin Feng, have just begun my cultivation journey; otherwise, all of this is just empty talk. Lin said to the Immortal Master: This is too difficult, when will it ever end? The Immortal Master snapped: What are these? If you can't even solve the simplest problems, what does it mean to reach the pinnacle of cultivation? How can I expect anything from you? If that's what you think: then don't cultivate! I really don't know what to say to you. Alright! Try circulating it through one minor cycle and open up your meridians. Don't think about anything else for now, focus on building a solid foundation. We'll talk about that later! I need to return to your mind.

The next day, after dinner, Lin Feng resumed his practice of the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique." He continued until he felt a soreness in his second meridian and a wisp of true energy reached his dantian, only then did he consider it a success. After circulating the true energy he had generated through cultivation for one small cycle, Lin Feng stopped, opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and said, "Finally, it's starting to look good!" The immortal's soul appeared in Lin Feng's mind and said, "Lin Feng, how long have you been cultivating before you're already so arrogant? If there were someone at your level, they could wipe you out with a single finger! What do you have to be so proud of? I'm not trying to discourage you or boost someone else's morale! The path of cultivation is still very long. The Qi Refining stage is commonly known as the 'Innate Realm,' and you haven't even grasped the most basic Acquired Realm yet you want to fly! I'm currently in soul form, so I can't attack you, Lin Feng. If I were a physical immortal, I could teach you a lesson with a single finger!" Lin Feng said to the immortal, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn't have been so arrogant." You should cultivate the *Great Celestial Immortal Technique* with a down-to-earth approach! Immortal Master, please forgive my ignorant and presumptuous thinking? The Immortal Master said: "This is a one-time exception. I'm not trying to discourage you, I'm only saying this to lay a solid foundation for your success!" The Immortal Master said with a hint of exasperation, "At the very least, you need to cultivate to the Qi Refining stage. And you haven't even grasped the basic cultivation of the Acquired Realm, what are you even cultivating for? Alright, that's enough for today. Continue diligently cultivating the *Great Celestial Immortal Technique* at this time tomorrow. That's all for today!"

After finishing his work, Lin Feng returned to his room and fell asleep immediately. On the evening of October 3rd, after dinner, at 10 AM, Lin Feng got up and went to the rooftop. Sitting cross-legged, he reflected on the progress of his cultivation over the past few days. He clenched his fists into a heart shape and placed them in his dantian. He practiced breathing exercises until, after half an hour, a wisp of true qi appeared in his meridians, opening the third meridian and sinking into his dantian. After circulating one small cycle, Lin Feng opened his eyes and slowly finished his practice.

Not long after, Lin Feng stood up. He sighed and said, "The National Day holiday is already halfway over. Time flies! I've only just opened the third meridian. I've only just entered the first stage of the Day After Tomorrow realm. It'll probably take several months to open all the meridians in my body. Oh well, I won't think about it too much. I'll just take it one step at a time. If I don't understand something about cultivation, I'll ask my master. I'm going back to my room to sleep. I'll think about tomorrow's problems tomorrow. That's all for today." Lin Feng lay down and went to sleep.

We turned our attention to Li Xiao, who had returned home for the National Day holiday. When Li Xiao's parents saw her, they asked, "Li Xiao, why are you back today?" Li Xiao replied, "School's on holiday for National Day, so I came back to play for a few days." Li Xiao's parents responded, "Oh, today is the National Day holiday. We completely forgot; we're back on the first day of the holiday." Li Xiao walked home, saying, "We'll make something delicious today." Li Xiao said, "I'm going upstairs to rest now. I'm so sleepy; I really want to take a nap." Li Xiao's parents said, "We'll call you when we've finished cooking." Li Xiao said, "Okay, I'm back today to have something delicious. Thank you, Mom and Dad, we love you!" Li Xiao's parents went to the market to buy groceries and made a sumptuous dinner. After finishing, they called Li Xiao downstairs. Li Xiao got up, came out of her room, and went down to the dining room. Seeing her parents, she asked, "Mom and Dad, what are you making for dinner tonight?" Li Xiao's parents replied, "These are all your favorites." Li Xiao looked at them and asked, "Did you make all of this, Mom and Dad?" On the table were: crystal chicken, ginkgo and old duck soup, braised pork ribs with green beans, a stir-fried vegetable dish, and a pot of five-colored rice. Li Xiao scooped out two bowls and served them to his parents, saying, "Mom and Dad, it's time to eat." His parents replied, "Eat quickly, the food's getting cold." Li Xiao said okay, and added a few pieces of food to his parents' bowls. He said, "Mom and Dad, the food you made is so delicious! I want to eat it all!" His parents said, "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you! It's like you're starving! Why are you eating so fast? No one's going to take your food!" Li Xiao said, "I know, but the food you made is so delicious! That's why I ate so fast. I'm so sorry you had to see me eat like that!" His parents said, "Li Xiao, what are you saying? It's like we're not giving you any food! We're making us hungry, you're our precious child!" His parents said, "Li Xiao, look at the way you eat!" "You're a girl, you should eat more elegantly! Who would dare to be friends with you if you ate like that? People would say, 'Whose daughter eats so ungracefully!' We also have our pride; you must pay attention to your image next time! Otherwise, how will your parents face people? Li Xiao, do you understand?" Li Xiao replied, "I definitely will!" Li Xiao's parents said, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. The children have grown up and have their own space! We've done what we should do and said. The rest is up to the children! This stage no longer belongs to us old folks; it's now the children's world stage! We'll just watch and not interfere too much with their development! The road ahead is long, so let them explore to their fullest."

After dinner, Li Xiao video-called Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, what are you doing now? Are you at home during the National Day holiday, or are you helping your family's supermarket organize other things?" "I'm still at my parents' supermarket, taking inventory of the shelves and keeping track of payments and receipts," Lin Feng replied. "And you? Are you at Wuhan University or back home for the National Day holiday?" Li Xiao answered, "Of course I'm back home! Do you think I'd be at school? I'm so bored at home! I want to visit you, but I'm too embarrassed to come in person. I'm afraid your parents won't welcome me!" Lin Feng replied, "Of course not! They'd be happy to welcome you! There are some things I want to say to you, but it's hard to say them on WeChat. So, Li Xiao, come to my house tomorrow. I'll talk to my parents about how to arrange your visit." Li Xiao said, "Okay, I'll come to your house tomorrow afternoon, Lin Feng. Don't postpone it!" After hanging up the video call, Raymond Lam went downstairs and told his parents, "Mom and Dad, my friend is coming to visit us tomorrow afternoon. Please get ready." His parents asked, "Is your friend a boy or a girl? You're not going to lie to us like last time, are you?" Raymond Lam replied, "No, my friend is coming to our house tomorrow afternoon."

The next afternoon, Li Xiao arrived at Lin Feng's home in the suburbs of Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. She appeared before Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, I'm here! Are you happy to see me?" Lin Feng replied, "Welcome! Of course you're welcome! Li Xiao, come in quickly! My parents are busy preparing dinner and waiting for you. Please make yourself at home and order whatever you like!" Lin Feng called out to his parents inside, "Mom and Dad, come out and see who's here!" Lin Feng's parents walked to the front door and saw Li Xiao, saying, "Welcome, classmate! You must be tired from your journey. Please come in, sit down, and have some water to quench your thirst." Li Xiao said to Lin Feng's parents, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt. Let me introduce myself. My name is Li Xiao, and I come from a rural area in Ruyuan County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province. You and I, Lin Feng, are classmates at Wuhan University, both in the Finance Department, but not in the same class. I've known Lin Feng for a month or two, and this afternoon I took the liberty of visiting your home." "I'd like to take this opportunity to visit you two. I hope you don't mind my abruptness!" Lin Feng's parents held Li Xiao's hands and said, "We're so happy to see you, how could we mind? Come on in, let's sit down. We're cooking some food right now."

That evening, Lin Feng had dinner with Li Xiao and then went upstairs. Later, in the room, Lin Feng said to Li Xiao, "Li Xiao, I have something to tell you, don't be angry, okay?" Li Xiao asked, "What is it? Even your parents don't know! You're not hiding it from me, are you?" Lin Feng began to slowly recount the events to Li Xiao. Li Xiao said to Lin Feng, "Is this true? Why didn't you tell me this sooner? Why did you wait until now? What will I do if you leave Earth? You're the first boyfriend I've ever had! No, I want to cultivate too. Let's ask your master if I can cultivate." Lin Feng said to the immortal in his mind, "Master, come out for a moment. My girlfriend wants to cultivate the 'Great Celestial Immortal Technique' with me. Is that alright?" The immortal looked at Li Xiao and said, "Li Xiao, can you endure the hardships of cultivation and the life of fighting? In our immortal realm, cultivation means you can die at any time, without even reincarnation! Are you afraid? I'll give you one night to think about it!" "You can give me your answer tomorrow night. There's no rush," Li Xiao said to Lin Feng's master. "Immortal Master, I, Li Xiao, am not afraid of hardship or fatigue. What is there to fear if I'm already dead? At worst, I'll just die. What else is there to be afraid of?" The Immortal Master said to Li Xiao, "The path of cultivation is long, tedious, and boring. It involves killing people and undergoing tribulations and tribulations. It's not as simple as you think!" Li Xiao resolutely replied to the Immortal Master, "I'm not afraid. If I don't fight against Heaven, I'll die. I'll overcome the tribulations and soar freely!" Li Xiao then knelt down and said, "Master, please accept my bow." Lin Feng handed Li Xiao tea and said, "Hurry up and offer tea to your master." Li Xiao stepped forward, handed over the tea, and said, "Master, please have some tea!" The Immortal Master smiled and said, "I've found another female disciple on Earth. It's truly a blessing from Heaven. Heaven has been kind to me, sending me a pair of good disciples." The Immortal Master held out his hands and said, "Disciple, please rise quickly. Your master sees that you have excellent physique and are a prodigy in cultivation." "So, I have nothing to give you but this 'Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Immortal Manual.' I hope you won't disgrace this manual, understand?" Li Xiao respectfully accepted the "Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Immortal Manual" from his master, raising both hands above his head. It contained the "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers Technique" and the "Jade Maiden Heart Sutra," among others! He hoped the master would carry it forward. "Disciple, you must first memorize the cultivation content on the jade slip before you can slowly cultivate this immortal manual, the 'Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Manual.' And you must not cultivate it on your own, lest you suffer a qi deviation and die; that would be a great loss for me!" Li Xiao said, "I will strictly obey Master's orders and will not cultivate haphazardly, lest I harm myself!" "Alright, you remember that. I'll go rest now. If you have any questions about cultivation, ask your senior brother Lin Feng!" Master Li Xiao said, "Disciple, you will remember this and will not cause your master any trouble."

The National Day holiday was quickly coming to an end. Lin Feng and Li Xiao said goodbye to Lin Feng's parents, saying, "Mom and Dad, we're going back to Wuhan University for classes after the National Day holiday. We'll come back to see you again after the winter break. Mom and Dad, take care of yourselves, I'll miss you both." Lin Feng's father watched Lin Feng's departing figure wave goodbye, then turned and went home. He sighed, "The children have all grown up, it's time for us to let go and live our own lives!" Lin Feng's mother said, "Ah, in the blink of an eye, the children have all been admitted to university, and we've all grown old. Time really waits for no one, and the world changes so much! Looking back on the past and seeing the present, it's truly undeniable."

After Lin Feng and Li Xiao returned to Wuhan University, a few days later, on the night of October 13, 2003, amidst thunderstorms, lightning, and torrential rain, while Lin Feng and Li Xiao were resting and sleeping, a sudden clap of thunder shattered their peaceful night. A flash of light struck their dormitory! Lin Feng and Li Xiao were struck by a purple lightning bolt in their sleep. Their souls, while traversing the Canglan Continent, looked back at their home at Wuhan University on Earth and said: "Goodbye, Earth. We will return to Earth after we have completed our cultivation. I just wonder if our parents will be upset if they find out we are no longer on Earth? But that's not what we're thinking." Lin Feng and Li Xiao's souls simultaneously traversed the Canglan Continent, experiencing their unparalleled and extraordinary lives there! They were truly unstoppable! "Canglan Continent, Li Xiao and I are here! Tremble!" Lin Feng's soul laughed heartily and floated away towards the Canglan Continent!

To find out more, stay tuned for the next installment!