Beginning of Cultivation
Chapter 96: Advice

Chapter 96: Advice

After the ice cream shop owner started crying, Jun Wu Xiao also had a headache, not knowing what to say to comfort him. However, since he was invited to have ice cream, he wanted to say something helpful.

Jun Wu Xiao used all his ability to think from the perspective of an ordinary person. After a moment, he said:

"Why do you feel useless?"

"I can’t protect the people I love the most. Isn’t that very useless?" the shop owner said.

Jun Wu Xiao immediately shook his head and said:

"Being useless means someone who has no purpose and doesn’t know how to do anything. But what about this shop? What about this ice cream? Did they appear naturally? No, of course not, everything here was created by you, wasn’t it? If you’ve done something valuable, how can you say you’re useless?"

The ice cream shop owner looked at the old man in front of him, not expecting to be advised like this. He felt a bit better but was not completely freed from his self-torment. He said:

"But why did they have to die? Couldn’t I have replaced them? Why am I still alive now?"

"I don’t know why they died, but I know that deep down, you understand why you’re still alive. Think back on what you’ve done over the past ten years. I’m sure you’ll recognize your achievements, and perhaps the reason you’re still alive today is connected to those things." Jun Wu Xiao said.

The shop owner was stunned for a moment, starting to recall everything he had gone through after escaping that hell. He had done many things, worked many hard jobs to help rebuild the capital. Now there’s no need for his help, he opened a small ice cream shop to make a living. That was also his job before.

He had done many things and gone through many experiences. So, what was the reason for his existence? He was gradually finding it. After a while, he said:

"I... I remember now. I remember why I didn’t collapse that day. Their deaths are something I cannot change. But I’m still alive, I can still work, I can help others, I can still contribute to building this society. Although I know I don’t have the ability to lead or make changes that impact all of humanity, I can do small things, help those in difficult situations, and contribute my efforts to the reconstruction of the capital.

My past was painful, but because of that, I am determined to build a brighter future. At least doing so is more meaningful than being a failure and giving up. If my loved ones are still alive, they will definitely hate my pathetic appearance if I give up. I shouldn’t have been such a pathetic person. I try my best for them, also for myselves as well as this society."

Jun Wu Xiao felt his words were excellent and intended to applaud but remembered he still had only one hand. He thought:

"Too awkward, I wonder when my hand will grow back."

Unable to applaud, he used words instead. He said:

"Good, very good. You are right, their deaths cannot be changed, but what you can do is make the future better. Collapsing is no different from being useless, a failure. Those who are still alive, even for just one more second, are the lucky ones who have the chance to strive, to strive for a future where past pains cannot repeat. If your loved ones were still alive, they would surely be very proud to have a relative like you."

The shop owner was now more cheerful, he smiled and said:

"Ha ha, thank you for the advice. But with your way of speaking and attitude, I feel like you shouldn’t have a life so difficult that you can’t afford ice cream."

This curiosity from the shop owner was not strange. At this moment, Jun Wu Xiao did not look like someone lacking competence. Moreover, his way of speaking was not ordinary, so the shop owner’s suspicion was understandable.

"Ah, you figured it out. Well, I won’t hide it anymore. If I told you my name, you wouldn’t know who I am. But maybe you’ll recognize this: I am one of those whom humanity once revered as a Guardian God in that disaster." Jun Wu Xiao said.

However, upon hearing this, the shop owner seemed skeptical. He laughed and said:

"Ha ha, you must be joking. If you don’t want to tell me, I won’t force you."

Jun Wu Xiao was stunned for a moment, cursing inwardly:

"Damn it, telling the truth and you don’t believe me."

Jun Wu Xiao took a spoonful of ice cream and ate it. After tasting it, he was quite surprised. He said:

"This is really delicious, but why is your shop so empty?"

The shop owner said:

"It’s not too empty, but my shop is new. Naturally, it doesn’t have much reputation yet, and I don’t know how to advertise."

Jun Wu Xiao nodded, thinking for a moment, and then said:

"Do you want to meet the emperor? I don’t know how to help you with this, but he might be able to."

The shop owner was stunned for a moment and then laughed:

"Ha ha, you must be joking. If you can really do that, I’ll give you free ice cream for life."

Jun Wu Xiao didn’t argue. He just smiled and said:

"Ha ha, that’s your promise. My lifetime is very long, so you better live long enough."

Saying that, he left the shop and ran straight toward the palace. The shop owner was a bit scared, mumbling:

"Oh my God! Could everything he said be true? If so, today I’m really lucky."

.....

Xia Ni was cultivating in his private area. Since he worked very quickly, he spent most of his day cultivating.

Jun Wu Xiao suddenly appeared, startling him. He asked:

"Why are you here?"

"Do you want to eat ice cream?" Jun Wu Xiao said.

"Huh?" Xia Ni said.

But before he could say anything else, Jun Wu Xiao grabbed his collar and dragged him away.

At this moment, Xia Ni lost his emperor demeanor and cursed:

"Damn it, what the hell are you doing? Dragging me to eat ice cream? I remember you don’t even eat normal food!"

"I’m taking you to help an ice cream shop owner. He said he’d give me free ice cream for life if I brought you." Jun Wu Xiao said.

Hearing this, Xia Ni’s eyes widened, and he cursed:

"Damn it, you mean my worth is just free ice cream for life? The emperor’s value has really dropped these days."

"It’s not that simple. The shop owner is quite interesting. Moreover, I see potential in him to go far on the path of cultivation. Though not as great as you or our friends, he is still capable of contributing to humanity." Jun Wu Xiao said.

This was a high evaluation. The situation with his friends was very special. Chen Wo Lun and Chu Wu were somewhat different, but the shop owner was not on their level. The others couldn’t compare to the shop owner because they very different.

Xia Ni was slightly surprised upon hearing this. He said:

"In that case, I want to see what this potential person is like. But can you let me down? I can walk on my own."

"Ah, ok." Jun Wu Xiao said and released him.

Then the two quickly headed to the ice cream shop.