Beginning of Cultivation
Chapter 136: Buying Books

Chapter 136: Buying Books

After hearing about what Tang Hao had done, Jun Wu Xiao had an intention to be a bit more lenient with him:

"He treats you very well, but unfortunately, you two do not walk the same path. Being stubborn won’t yield any results. In the future, should I go easy on him in a fight?" Jun Wu Xiao said.

"That’s up to you, but don’t underestimate him, or else you’ll meet an ugly end. I am not exaggerating, he’s really talented." Gu Zhou Jian reminded.

"You don’t need to worry about that. I’ve only underestimated my opponent twice. The first time was when I fought Chu Wu and his army, I underestimated them due to my overwhelming strength. The second time was the first duel with Yue Guang because my realm was higher, and I believed I would certainly win. The result was a draw and a victory, but I was beaten miserably. Since then, I’ve never underestimated my opponents again." Jun Wu Xiao said.

"Ha ha, I didn’t think you had such youthful folly." she laughed and said.

"I don’t hate it. If I hadn’t been so impulsive back then, I probably wouldn’t have become friends with Chu Wu." Jun Wu Xiao said.

If he hadn’t been impulsive and reckless enough to challenge an entire army, Chu Wu might not even have his ashes left now. The Guardian Gods would be one less, and he would have lost a friend.

"By the way, what are you here to buy?" he asked.

"Fruit to eat. I don’t know how to cook, and I’m too lazy to cook or clean. Besides, I like sweets." Gu Zhou Jian said.

Hearing about sweets, Jun Wu Xiao suddenly remembered the ice cream at Li Ming’s place from long ago. He asked:

"Is there a famous ice cream shop in the capital? One run by a cultivator?"

Though he asked, he didn’t know if Li Ming still sold ice cream.

"There is an old ice cream shop owned by a high-level cultivator, but it’s very strange. The shop is called ’Promise’, and they don’t take money. Instead, you need to push a weight of twenty tons with one hand to get in. It’s said to be the best ice cream shop in the world, but even with money, you can’t buy it. Cultivators don’t usually have a need for ice cream, so I don’t know where that reputation came from—probably just rumors from the capital." Gu Zhou Jian said.

Hearing the word ’Promise,’ he remembered Li Ming’s promise of a lifetime of free ice cream. He asked:

"Is the owner named Li Ming?"

"Oh, do you know him?" she asked.

"Yes, he promised me free ice cream for life back in the day. Where is it? Take me there to see." Jun Wu Xiao said.

Hearing this, Gu Zhou Jian could somewhat guess the meaning behind the shop’s name. It turned out to be a promise to someone to provide free ice cream for life, which explained why the shop remained open to this day. She said:

"Alright, in a bit. After we get back home and put away our things, I’ll take you there. That shop is located within the palace area, so I’ll need your help to get in. I’m just an ordinary person, so it’s hard for me to access that area."

"Got it. Let’s quickly buy our stuff and then head back." he nodded and said.

As they pushed the cart to buy fruit, Jun Wu Xiao noticed a bookstore within the supermarket. He said:

"Is that a bookstore? Can I read without buying?"

"Yes, as long as the book isn’t wrapped in plastic. But if you want to take it home, you’ll have to buy it." Gu Zhou Jian said.

Given Jun Wu Xiao’s current reading speed, he didn’t need to spend money to buy books. Just a quick glance was enough for him to remember the entire content. However, he felt it wasn’t right to do so, as people who create books need to earn money. He said:

"Can I buy a few books?"

"You interested in books?" Gu Zhou Jian asked.

"Perhaps. Books represent the thoughts of the author. By reading a bit, I might understand this era better." he nodded and said.

"Then take whatever you like. If you want the whole bookstore, I’ll buy it for you. I’ve got enough food, so I’ll go with you." she said.

Jun Wu Xiao shook his head, he only needed the books he found interesting. He said:

"There’s no need for that much. I’ll just have a look around first."

Stepping into the bookstore, he saw many different genres. Unsure of what to choose, he picked up each book to read a bit. Anything that seemed necessary, he took.

"A chronicle of inventions? Take."

"History of humanity from the 18th century to now? Take."

"Modern weapons and their power? It might not be complete, but at least it will give me a relative understanding. Take."

"What’s this? Cultivation? This thick? Who could write about cultivation in such detail? Take it for research."

"Wow, there are many books on cultivation. This is crucial for me, so I’ll take one of each."

After a while of selecting, Jun Wu Xiao brought a large stack of books to the checkout counter. Gu Zhou Jian looked at him and said:

"Is that all? I thought you would take one of everything."

"This is enough. I only took what I needed. The other things I wouldn’t know what to do with." Jun Wu Xiao replied.

He didn’t particularly enjoy reading books, but this method could quickly help him understand the current world.

After paying for everything, they returned to the basement. Jun Wu Xiao carried the motorbike and all the newly bought items before sitting down. He said:

"Sit on my shoulders and guide me to your house. Hold on tight. If you fall, don’t blame me."

Gu Zhou Jian climbed onto his shoulders and held onto his neck and head tightly. She said:

"Don’t worry, but don’t run too fast, I won’t be able to hold on."

"Okay, by the way, how much longer until you break through?" Jun Wu Xiao asked.

Although he didn’t know how much more time she needed, he was sure it wouldn’t take long. Her personality and goals were very similar to his, there was no way she would neglect her cultivation.

"I should have broken through a long time ago, but in the Tang family, that damned guy kept hindering me. When I was in my old family, my parents also held me back. I know it’s because cultivators can’t have children, but I don’t care. My path is different from theirs. Now, I probably need about two more years to break through." Gu Zhou Jian said.

"Two years? It seems you’ve been cultivating for a long time?" Jun Wu Xiao said.

"Of course, I started when I was ten, but I kept facing obstacles, so my progress was a bit slow." Gu Zhou Jian nodded.

Jun Wu Xiao was extremely surprised to hear this. It was the first time he had met someone who had started cultivating even earlier than him. He laughed and said:

"Ha ha, I didn’t think you’d start cultivating a year earlier than I did."

"Well, that’s something to be proud of." Gu Zhou Jian said happily, as she always enjoyed competing with him.