Beginning of Cultivation
Chapter 158: Meeting Friends

Chapter 158: Meeting Friends

Jun Wu Xiao saw Gu Zhou Jian agreeing to accompany him and nodded. The outcome was not unexpected.

During the two years they lived together, he had come to know that she was extremely diligent in her cultivation. She spent nearly 100% of her time at home, ordering food online so she didn’t have to go out.

Looking at her was like seeing himself in the past, except that back then he didn’t have home delivery and still had to go out to buy rice.

He nodded and said:

"Alright, then I’ll take you back to the Kunlun Mountains."

Suddenly, she stopped him and said:

"Wait a moment, how about we go to the national park first? We can also buy some new clothes that fit your figure better."

Jun Wu Xiao frowned and asked:

"I understand buying clothes, but why do we have to go to the national park?"

Although he knew that half of his friends were there, he didn’t think there was any reason to visit.

Seeing his confused expression, she explained:

"You should tell them about the alchemy technique you mentioned. To prevent them from wasting time continuing their old cultivation methods when they break through."

Upon hearing this, he understood the reason for the trip. He nodded and replied:

"Alright, let’s go. I’m also curious to see how they’re cultivating in such a place."

First, the two of them went to buy clothes. They headed to a famous fashion store known for the durability of its clothing.

Jun Wu Xiao looked around and then picked out a white outfit before going to pay. The cost was not an issue since Gu Zhou Jian could sell her house to buy clothes if needed.

His outfit was much more modern than before, but he still wasn’t wearing shoes. Seeing this, Gu Zhou Jian asked:

"Not buying shoes?"

He shook his head and replied:

"No need, I run at such high speeds that shoes wear out quickly. Besides, even if I’m barefoot, there’s nothing on the ground that can pierce my feet."

Gu Zhou Jian nodded, and then she and Jun Wu Xiao left the fashion store and headed straight to the national park.

It wasn’t long before he was gliding over the area. He was flying, which allowed him to look down from above. Although he felt a slight headache, the speed wasn’t too high, so he could comfortably endure it.

He could sense that there were many powerful beings around, but he couldn’t see anyone. He thought to himself:

"Why does this park only have trees? Are they underground?"

Even if they were underground, he had ways to find them. Currently, he had two main methods: he could either actively dig up the park or wander around until their instincts detected him and they came up to meet him.

He turned to Gu Zhou Jian and said:

"Let’s land and walk around a bit. They’ll come to greet us soon enough."

Then he landed with her and started walking slowly. As he had predicted, the moment they landed, they were detected.

But it wasn’t due to instinct, hidden cameras in the trees had sent images of him to the management team. The manager announced:

"Senior Jun Wu Xiao has arrived, everyone please be aware."

As the manager here, he naturally knew the identities of many cultivators from ancient times to the present. So it was no surprise that he knew Jun Wu Xiao’s identity.

Not only did he know, but high-ranking officials in the imperial court were also aware of Jun Wu Xiao’s identity. However, they had no intention of bothering a high-level cultivator, as there was nothing they really needed his help with at the moment.

At this time, a group of young people approached Jun Wu Xiao. One teenager said:

"Long time no see, you didn’t come here just for fun, did you?"

This teenager was none other than Chu Wu. Upon hearing that Jun Wu Xiao had arrived, his friends rushed over to see what was happening.

They also noticed the young girl next to him. Zhu Ji Feng asked:

"Who is she? Did you sneak off to find someone new behind Yue Guang’s back?"

At this, the group began to gossip, temporarily setting aside the purpose of Jun Wu Xiao’s visit. Curiosity about the unfamiliar girl took precedence.

Jun Wu Xiao saw the curious eyes of his friends and said:

"She is my path companion."

Chu Wu swore:

"Damn it, you’re over two hundred years older than her and you dare target her? While I might not be able to do anything to you, I can tell Yue Guang and have her deal with you."

Gu Zhou Jian, seeing the great Guardian Gods from history bickering like young people, burst out laughing. She said:

"Ha ha, no need to tell my big sister. She already knows and has agreed, so you don’t need to worry."

Though it sounded hard to believe, they all took her word for it. They had only been making a fuss for fun, knowing that Jun Wu Xiao’s judgment of people was not much different from theirs.

If Jun Wu Xiao had chosen Gu Zhou Jian as his path companion, it meant she had the potential to be his equal in the future.

Chu Wu, who had known Jun Wu Xiao for a long time, understood these things. They had argued over trivial matters many times before, but it was mostly for fun and never damaged their relationship. He said:

"But that doesn’t change the fact that you’re over two hundred years older than her. Even her grandfather isn’t as old as you, and yet you have intentions toward her."

Jun Wu Xiao, knowing Chu Wu was asking for a fight, rolled up his sleeves and said:

"You want a beating, don’t you? Just say the word, and I’ll make sure to give you a good thrashing."

Chu Wu snorted and said:

"Hmph, you’re just dare to do that because you’re in a higher realm, aren’t you?"

Jun Wu Xiao shamelessly nodded and said:

"Exactly. Now that I’m in the energy gathering realm, beating the seven of you at once is no problem."

Seeing his friend so brazen, Chu Wu could only respond:

"Alright then. I can’t beat you, so let’s skip the fight. Why are you here, anyway?"

Jun Wu Xiao smiled and said:

"After breaking through to the energy gathering realm, I discovered a method that can double the cultivation speed. I call it alchemy."

Upon hearing this, everyone was puzzled. They couldn’t see the connection between the cultivation method and alchemy.