Immortality: My cultivation Has No Bottleneck Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Unexpected Cultivation Speed

Longevity Skill!

Having verified the correctness of the cultivation technique, Liang Sheng meticulously guided the Qi within his body through the Zhou Tian cycle, following the designated path.

Despite it being a seemingly harmless health cultivation method, Liang Sheng approached it with utmost seriousness, understanding that the path of martial arts cultivation demands respect.

Yet, the process unfolded far more seamlessly than he had anticipated. The Qi's circulation within him was remarkably fluid, and upon completing the Grand Circulation of Zhou Tian, the Longevity Qi manifested instantly.

Conscious of his potentially volatile emotions causing unforeseen issues, Liang Sheng deliberately suppressed his surging excitement, gradually achieving a state of calm as he continued to circulate the Qi throughout his being.

After what felt like more than an hour, Liang Sheng, who had been maintaining a cross-legged posture with his eyes shut, finally opened them. He drew a deep breath, a look of pleasant astonishment filling his eyes.

First Layer of Longevity Skill!

Wasn't his cultivation progression supposed to be agonizingly slow?

How could it yield such an incredible outcome?

Even considering that a health cultivation method is considerably less complex than a direct combat technique like the Golden Dragon Technique, achieving mastery shouldn't be this straightforward, should it?

However, the Attribute Panel shimmering before him confirmed that his experience was not a figment of his imagination but the stark reality.

Name: Liang Sheng

Age: 18

Talent: Innocent Foolishness (Top-Grade)

Techniques: Golden Dragon Technique (Second Layer), Longevity Skill(First Layer)

Realm: Martial Artist – Postnatal Second Realm (70%)

His advancement in the general martial arts realm remained unchanged, yet the feat of successfully reaching the first layer after merely practicing the Longevity Skill for the first time was truly extraordinary.

A sudden realization dawned upon him: his current Qi circulation within the Postnatal Second Realm, when combined with the Longevity Skill, should indeed produce such remarkable effects!

It was akin to a high school student struggling with their studies finding elementary school textbooks incredibly easy to comprehend.

He surmised that once the Longevity Skill Qi within his body achieved a level comparable to his martial arts realm, such a privileged advantage would likely cease.

Nevertheless, regardless of the reason, this was undeniably a positive development. After all, a longer lifespan meant more opportunities to savor a life of comfort and leisure, ensuring his journey in this world would not be in vain.

With this thought firmly in his mind, Liang Sheng composed himself, quickly attended to his hygiene, and retired to bed for sleep.

In his past life, he had succumbed to exhaustion from overwork and insufficient rest. In this new existence, he was determined not to repeat the same mistake while pursuing cultivation!

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From that point onward, Liang Sheng's life entered a phase of settled routine.

Taking over the management of the Liang Family Restaurant's operations, he thoroughly embraced his circumstances and actively engaged in the business.

As time progressed, the attention bestowed upon him by the Liang Family members gradually diminished. After all, who would pay much heed to someone merely overseeing the family's restaurant?

A little over a month later, Liang Sheng submitted a formal request to the Ancestral Hall, seeking permission to relocate from the main Liang Family Residence and establish his own independent living quarters.

No objections were raised; in fact, their perception of him saw a slight improvement. They commended such a sensible former “eldest son.” Patriarch Liang Ping initially showed hesitation, but after a seemingly casual remark from Liang Qiang, he too was convinced that this was indeed the most suitable path for Liang Sheng.

For an individual of Liang Sheng's ostensibly modest talent, embracing a life of comfortable idleness and peaceful existence was believed to be the best possible outcome.

Thus, the matter was swiftly resolved. Within a few days, a suitable residence near Shengde Building, previously belonging to the Liang Family, was prepared and designated as Liang Sheng's new abode.

Liang Sheng later discovered that his request had been granted so readily due to the behind-the-scenes assistance of Liang Qiang, enabling him to achieve this favorable result.

Consequently, Liang Sheng chose an opportune moment to present a generous gift and personally visit his Second Uncle, offering his sincere gratitude.

With his newfound ability to discern when to press forward and when to yield, Liang Sheng unknowingly integrated more harmoniously within the Liang Family, fostering amiable relationships with everyone. He was, in essence, a transformed individual compared to his previous demeanor.

However, this shift in his behavior inadvertently placed him further and further from the Liang Family's core power structure, relegating him to a peripheral role. It was precisely this distancing that facilitated his widespread “popularity.”

Time flowed onward relentlessly. In what felt like the blink of an eye, three months had elapsed. Liang Sheng had gradually faded into obscurity, removed from the internal power struggles of the Liang Family. Only during infrequent meal times or brief tea breaks would his name be mentioned, often in reference to the former “eldest son” who had since fallen from grace.

The Shengde Building, under the protection of the Liang Family, naturally experienced flourishing business. After remitting the monthly taxes to the main family, Liang Sheng enjoyed a life of considerable wealth.

If not for the absolute necessity of maintaining a low profile, the profits could have been significantly expanded through the refinement and distillation of premium wines, a feat demonstrated by over a dozen prior historical instances of success.

However, given the precarious situation of the Liang family's young master, particularly for him, the former 'eldest son' of the main family, discretion and self-preservation were paramount. How could he possibly flaunt his affluence?

In any case, he was already living a life of luxury. Why draw the attention of the various branches of the Liang family and court unnecessary trouble?

Liang Sheng’s presence was even noted at Jinzhou City's Yichun Building, with rumors of the former eldest son of the Liang family indulging in wild pleasures and spending his nights amongst the courtesans circulating throughout the city.

Just as everyone presumed Liang Sheng had resigned himself to a life of decadent comfort, these past few months had been far from idle. He had been diligently cultivating the Golden Dragon Technique and the Longevity Skill from the Health Cultivation Method.

His decision to establish an independent household was precisely to avoid scrutiny and to cultivate in seclusion.

Thus, another six months vanished in the blink of an eye.

Tonight, Liang Sheng sat cross-legged in his chambers, drawing a deep breath as he resumed his usual cultivation. Yet, an undeniable sense of excitement bubbled within him.

The progress of the Golden Dragon Technique remained exceedingly slow. However, it was a unique mastery of the Liang family, tested over centuries in Jinzhou City, and naturally, its cultivation presented a far greater challenge than the Longevity Skill.

Regarding the Longevity Skill, he couldn't ascertain if he was particularly suited for it, but his cultivation speed was certainly not lagging.

At this juncture, Liang Sheng focused on quelling his surging emotions. Once his heart was calm, he commenced circulating Zhou Tian to cultivate the Longevity Skill.

Meanwhile, the resources previously funneled to Liang Sheng by Liang Ping, leveraging his position as the family head, had been deeply stored within Liang Sheng's being. These were transmuted into essence blood and were now being absorbed by the Longevity Skill.

An hour later, Liang Sheng's eyes snapped open abruptly. His aura flared momentarily before receding back into his body. His gaze was alight with surprise and elation.

Name: Liang Sheng

Age: 18

Talent: Innocent Foolishness (Top-Grade)

Techniques: Golden Dragon Technique (Second Layer), Longevity Skill (Third Layer)

Realm: Martial Artist Postnatal Threefold (1%)

It had taken Liang Sheng merely a month to advance to the second layer of the Longevity Skill, a feat attributable to his prior attainment of the Postnatal Second Realm.

However, achieving the third layer of the Longevity Skill in just six months was an outcome bordering on the inconceivable.

While the Longevity Skill was a health cultivation method and less complex than offensive techniques, Liang Sheng found it somewhat astonishing to achieve such rapid progress with the Innocent Foolishness Talent.

Could anyone else experience such an unimpeded ascent? After all, every cultivation path eventually encounters bottlenecks. Was this the manifestation of the Innocent Foolishness Talent?

Or perhaps he should also express gratitude to Liang Ping for the substantial resources provided in the past?

Liang Sheng felt a degree of bewilderment. Although he had improved his realm through a health cultivation method, which was significantly less potent than progressing through the Golden Dragon Technique at the same level, it was nonetheless a genuine Postnatal threefold realm.

Therefore, today was indeed a momentous occasion worthy of celebration!

Sleep eluded Liang Sheng. Though he resided alone in the rear courtyard, he was not without staff; his servants occupied separate quarters in the front courtyard.

The coachman, Ma San, who had shed his outer garments and was preparing for rest, was suddenly summoned by Liang Sheng in the dead of night to immediately ready the horse carriage for a trip to the Yichun Building.

The patrol guards of Jinzhou City, observing Liang Sheng's carriage pass in the night, made no move to intercept it. However, disdain filled their hearts.

As expected, he was the Liang family's disgrace. Night after night devoted to debauchery; he would likely meet his end from exhaustion with a woman before long.

Upon seeing Liang Sheng's carriage parked outside, the Madam of the Yichun Building, Spring Lady, had her eyes instantly alight.

A significant patron had arrived.

"Ladies, come forth and welcome our esteemed guest!"

Approaching the entrance, Liang Sheng flashed a wide smile and promptly wrapped his arms around Spring Lady, unashamedly showcasing the persona of a decadent young master.

“Spring Lady, the usual, please!”

After all, for Liang Sheng, who was once the 'eldest son' of a martial arts family, indulging in wine, women, and song was merely a survival tactic!