bookcurios Chapter 245 Cultivation Talent
Chapter 245 Cultivation Talent
Chapter 245 Cultivation Talent
As night fell and the family sat down for dinner, Jiang Mianmian smiled and took out several yellowed books from behind her back, handing them to her sons and saying softly:
"Ahem, your mother was bored this afternoon, so I went through your late father's belongings and found so many books. Take a look at them!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback at first, then exchanged glances, and immediately shouted in unison, "Okay!"
The speed of their response made Jiang Mianmian suspicious, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
However, she thought this was fine too; no one asked her, and she didn't have to make up lies to deceive them.
After Jiang Mianmian turned and left, the atmosphere in the room instantly became lively.
Wow... haha
They can cultivate too!
Shen Xiuyan, Shen Xiujin, Gu Yunchen, and Li Tingxue were all filled with excitement and anticipation, eagerly opening the books in their hands and beginning to read.
It turned out that they had heard that today, their mother had simply flipped through a few books and then began cultivating as easily and naturally as she would eat or drink, and her cultivation level had even increased by several levels!
Thinking of this, they were secretly delighted: if their mother, at her age, could so easily begin her cultivation, then wouldn't it be even easier for us young people?
However, reality quickly poured cold water on this group of enthusiastic individuals.
Although the methods and key points of cultivation recorded in the book were written in simple and easy-to-understand language, one crucial step mentioned in it—"concentrating the mind and calming the breath"—was like an insurmountable chasm standing in front of them.
No matter what methods they tried, they could never truly empty their minds and bodies, banish all the distracting thoughts in their heads, and thus enter the legendary state of "meditation".
"Oh dear, this is really strange! Mother clearly didn't undergo any special meditation training; she could easily get started simply by sitting on the bed and flipping through these books. Why is it so difficult for us?"
Shen Xiujin couldn't help but complain, and the others nodded in agreement. For a moment, their brows furrowed and sighs rose and fell.
After several long and arduous days of trying to "get started," those people finally chose to give up. Deep exhaustion and frustration were evident on everyone's face.
Gu Yunchen complained with a frustrated look: "Does that mean I really didn't inherit any talent for cultivation from my mother?"
It's been so many days, and I still can't find any clues to get started!
His tone was clearly annoyed and self-doubting.
Guan Ling Shuang, standing to the side, felt a pang of helplessness seeing Gu Yun Chen's dejected state. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something to comfort him, but swallowed the words back.
Because she knew very well that this kind of thing really did depend on so-called "talent".
After all, even the introductory book clearly states that some people are born without the aptitude for cultivation, and even if they spend their entire lives trying, they may still find it difficult to enter the path of cultivation.
Thinking of this, Guan Ling Shuang couldn't help but sigh softly, turned her gaze to Gu Yun Chen, and slowly said, "Perhaps, people like Aunt Jiang are the ones who truly possess talent."
As for you...
Perhaps they just haven't discovered their full potential yet.
However, Guan Ling Shuang's words clearly did not bring Gu Yun Chen much comfort.
At the same time, Shen Xiuyan, Shen Xiujin, and Li Tingxue all nodded in agreement, indicating their agreement with Guan Lingshuang's words.
In fact, at the beginning, they all had a glimmer of hope, thinking that since Gu Yunchen's mother was so powerful, he, as her son, should be able to inherit some of her talents to some extent!
But the harsh reality proved that they had far too many ideas.
They still don't understand that the path of cultivation is far more difficult than they imagined, and it cannot be easily achieved with just a moment of enthusiasm or a little talent.
The effort, perseverance, and opportunity required for this are all indispensable.
To achieve something in this world, besides relying on one's own talent, there is another crucial factor—whether this world possesses abundant spiritual energy.
Why was Jiang Mianmian able to enter the path of cultivation so easily?
The biggest reason is that the golden dragon of fortune resides in her unique dantian!
Although this golden dragon is still in its infancy, like a little baby crying for milk, don't underestimate it.
After all, this dragon was formed from the essence of fortune, and its body was surrounded by endless light of merit. How could it be content to be just an idle diner?
As the "carrier" of this auspicious golden dragon, Jiang Mianmian naturally enjoyed many benefits that others could hardly attain.
With the blessing of the golden dragon, her cultivation path was smooth sailing, and she could hardly feel the difficulties that others faced.
When they decided to pass on the cultivation manual to a carefully selected group of people, who, like them, still faced numerous difficulties in getting started, and who, despite their high hopes, were all still struggling to even begin, they were still completely lost.
Only then did they realize that cultivation was not something everyone could do; perhaps only Jiang Mianmian possessed such unique talent and opportunity.
Meanwhile, the little golden dragon that resided in Jiang Mianmian's dantian grew up without her even realizing it.
It would sometimes go out to find food, and then return to Jiang Mianmian's body to cultivate.
Occasionally, deep, powerful dragon roars would even be heard, as if announcing its presence and formidable power.
While Jiang Mianmian diligently practiced her cultivation every day, her pets would wait outside her door. They felt that their souls would feel comfortable when Jiang Mianmian was cultivating every day and they stayed at the door.
Today, something unexpected happened—the human souls inside those animals suddenly and without warning returned to their original human bodies!
Faced with such a sudden change, even Jiang Mianmian herself was at a loss and hadn't quite come to terms with it. She felt that without a few of them at home, things were a bit less interesting.
…………
Gu Yunchen took the letter tied to the pigeon's leg, but his eyes widened when he saw the contents of the letter. He was about to get up to find Jiang Mianmian when...
Suddenly, a palace messenger arrived in haste, bringing with him a secret edict from the Emperor.
The secret decree stated that Gu Yunchen was to immediately escort Jiang Mianmian to the palace for a secret audience with the emperor.
Upon receiving the imperial decree, Gu Yunchen dared not delay in the slightest and hurriedly went to Songhe Courtyard to inform Jiang Mianmian of the matter.
When Jiang Mianmian heard the imperial decree relayed by her son, a sense of doubt arose in her heart, but she knew that the emperor's orders could not be disobeyed.
So she quickly changed into appropriate clothes, got into the carriage with Gu Yunchen, and sped towards the palace.
Midway through the journey, Gu Yunchen finally couldn't suppress his unease and whispered to Jiang Mianmian:
"Mother, according to the report from the subordinates who were in charge of monitoring Su Qianqian, just a short while ago, after Su Qianqian hurriedly entered the city, a man suddenly appeared from somewhere and stabbed her to death."
Upon hearing Gu Yunchen's words, Jiang Mianmian felt a jolt in her heart and a sense of foreboding. She felt that something bad was about to happen, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
Following that, Gu Yunchen continued, "Afterwards, the man who committed the murder was arrested by my men. After a thorough interrogation, we learned that he was one of Su Qianqian's ardent admirers in the past."
In order to be with Su Qianqian forever, he stubbornly insisted on divorcing his wife. Even his own mother died of resentment because of this.
Not only that, he gave all his assets to Su Qianqian, and Su Qianqian accepted everything from him, yet they remained "good friends".
But who could have predicted that today, he would suddenly regain his clarity of mind as if waking from a dream…
He stood there in a daze, his mind replaying the tragedies that had occurred in recent days. The images of his family being destroyed and his loved ones dying were like a sharp sword, piercing his heart deeply.
He stepped out of his house in a daze, his steps unsteady, as if he had lost his soul.
Just as he walked aimlessly to the city gate, a familiar figure came into view—it was Su Qianqian, who had just returned.
Memories of our time together flooded back, but now everything had changed, and the grief and anger in my heart were like an uncontrollable volcanic eruption.
In an instant, his eyes turned bloodshot, his pupils filled with veins, like a wild beast out of control. He suddenly reached out and snatched a large knife from the hand of someone next to him, and charged towards Su Qianqian without regard for anything else.
Caught completely off guard, Su Qianqian had no time to react. A flash of cold light appeared, and the icy blade mercilessly slashed towards her neck.
With a "splatter" sound, blood splattered everywhere. Su Qianqian's eyes widened, her face filled with shock and resentment. Before she could even utter a sound, she collapsed to the ground, dying instantly.
Her mouth dropped open, and she muttered, "My goodness! How could God's own daughter be killed so suddenly? This is unbelievable!"
As if struck by a sudden thought, she muttered to herself, "Oh dear, could it be that the female lead's luck has simply vanished?"
As she spoke, she subconsciously looked up at the sky.
At this moment, the once clear sky had become covered with dark clouds, the thick clouds rolled and surged, and dazzling lightning flashed across the sky from time to time, accompanied by deafening thunder.
A fierce wind swept in, blowing everyone's clothes wildly and nearly knocking over the carriage.
Looking at the terrifying scene before her, as if a storm was brewing, Jiang Mianmian gasped inwardly.
[Holy crap, could it be that God is angry because he learned of his own daughter's tragic death?!]
Upon hearing Jiang Mianmian's words, Gu Yunchen's heart skipped a beat, and a chill rose from the soles of his feet, quickly spreading throughout his body.
He stared blankly at the increasingly gloomy and terrifying sky, a surge of indescribable fear welling up inside him: No...no way...