Immortality: My cultivation Has No Bottleneck Chapter 4

Chapter 4: The Rightful Method of Opening Foolishness

The spring breeze whispered through Jinzhou City for another night.

As dawn arrived, the sun ascended from the eastern horizon.

Liang Sheng shed the Jade Lotus that had covered him, dressed himself, and paid no mind to the resentful gazes from the bed. Without a hint of attachment, he turned and departed.

It was merely a transaction, devoid of any genuine emotion.

Leaving the establishment, Liang Sheng entered a horse carriage, planning to return to his residence for rest. However, even before reaching the mansion, a servant from the Liang Family delivered news.

Liang Ying, from the second branch of the Liang Family, had, at the tender age of sixteen, achieved a breakthrough to the Postnatal Fourfold Realm, thereby officially entering the intermediate stage of martial arts. A celebratory banquet was to be held by the second branch of the Liang Family!

Liang Ying held the third rank among the younger generation of the Liang Family, being two years younger than Liang Sheng. Yet, despite receiving far fewer resources, he had now attained the Postnatal Fourfold Realm.

This was indeed the genius of the Liang Family!

With a plastered smile, Liang Sheng pledged to attend the celebration of Liang Ying’s advancement. Not a flicker of displeasure crossed his features.

After the servant conveyed the message and departed, he relayed Liang Sheng’s reaction truthfully to the second branch. Upon hearing this report, including Liang Ying himself, all present couldn't help but offer smug smiles.

The rightful eldest son of the previous patriarch clearly understood his standing and harbored no excessive ambitions.

When Liang Sheng presented his congratulatory gift, he was surprised to find Liang Ping, the Patriarch of the Liang Family, present. Liang Sheng had not seen him in quite some time and did not anticipate his personal attendance.

Liang Ping, of course, acknowledged Liang Sheng’s presence. Nevertheless, their exchange was limited to a curt greeting, with no deeper conversation ensuing between father and son.

After all, in their current circumstances, what meaningful words could they possibly share?

During the banquet, an outward appearance of harmony among the younger scions of the Liang Family prevailed. Yet, Liang Sheng could discern the covetous glances many cast towards Liang Ying, who commanded the spotlight, each wishing to usurp his position.

It appeared the internal strife among the Liang Family’s younger generation would persist until the heir was definitively chosen, potentially escalating in ferocity.

Certainly, some individuals at the banquet harbored different sentiments. Despite possessing only mediocre talent, they felt an air of superiority when compared to Liang Sheng, a subtle glint of provocation visible in their eyes.

However, observing Liang Sheng’s placid demeanor, they found the interaction uninteresting and chose to disregard him further.

The banquet concluded successfully amidst a boisterous atmosphere. Just as Liang Sheng had foreseen, the competition for supremacy among the Liang Family’s younger generation became even more pronounced following the feast.

Nonetheless, these developments held no relevance for Liang Sheng, whose sole desire was to remain concealed in obscurity, away from prying eyes, and to quietly enhance his own capabilities.

Time elapsed rapidly, and seven years vanished in the blink of an eye.

Jinzhou City.

The Liang Family Ancestral Hall.

The entire Liang Family convened within their ancestral hall, poised to witness the proclamation of their new heir.

As for Liang Sheng, now relegated to a corner, he received no attention. After all, who would recall a mere tavern manager perpetually stuck at the Second Level of the Postnatal Realm after seven years?

Thanks to the Attribute Panel, no one could perceive Liang Sheng’s true strength. Unbeknownst to them, he had undergone a profound transformation since those past days.

At this precise moment, in the presence of the family elders and executives, Liang Ping personally fastened the jade pendant, symbolizing the Young Master’s status, around Liang Ying’s neck.

Liang Ping regarded the vibrant Liang Ying before him, placed a hand on his shoulder, and sighed inwardly. If only this were his own son.

With that thought, his gaze drifted briefly towards the corner. Ultimately, he could only offer himself solace, feeling fortunate to be living a tranquil existence.

Indeed, over the course of these seven years, several promising descendants of the Liang Family had met with unfortunate incidents. Despite thorough investigations, the reasons behind these occurrences remained unresolved.

In truth, everyone possessed an understanding of what transpired. It was simply that, in the end, Liang Ying of the second branch emerged victorious.

However, the title of Young Master of the Liang Family was undoubtedly well-deserved by Liang Ying. At the age of twenty-three, he had achieved the complete Postnatal Sixth Realm, establishing himself as the most prodigious descendant the Liang Family had witnessed in a century.

Even the Liang Family’s revered ancestor, who had been in secluded cultivation for many years, was taken aback and personally emerged to ascertain the circumstances. It was precisely at this juncture that the contest for the Liang Family’s Young Master position was finally concluded.

With more than half of the Young Master ceremony concluded, Liang Sheng, positioned in the corner, tensed his body before relaxing it once more.

Shortly thereafter, a figure approached his side – none other than the Liang Family’s External Affairs Manager, his Second Uncle, Liang Qiang.

“Sheng’er, is the banquet preparation complete? You absolutely must not falter.”

Upon hearing this, Liang Sheng promptly nodded. “Rest assured, Second Uncle, all arrangements are in place and foolproof.”

Liang Qiang found reassurance in Liang Sheng’s confident demeanor, having observed his performance for the past seven years.

Despite lacking martial arts talent, Liang Sheng proved remarkably adept at managing the tavern. Its business flourished, generating income that drew envy from the various branches of the Liang Family.

It was precisely the critical importance of today’s banquet that prompted his personal inquiry; otherwise, he would not have harbored any concerns.

Regarding the banquet's arrangements, no issues arose. Disciples from the Liang Family’s various branches engaged in spirited conversation, their glasses clinking, fostering a harmonious atmosphere.

The central figure of the banquet was, naturally, Liang Ying. By this point, all competitions had concluded, and he had definitively secured his position as the Liang Family’s Young Master.

Regardless of any underlying intentions others might possess, on the surface at least, everyone extended profound respect to him.

Yet, Liang Sheng, who had orchestrated the banquet, now sat in a quiet corner, observing Liang Ying bathed in the spotlight, his own heart as tranquil as a sleeping hound.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Liang Sheng’s progress over these seven years had been astonishing. Should anyone possess the ability to perceive his realm, they would likely be utterly stunned.

Postnatal Fivefold!

Indeed. Following seven years of dormancy, Liang Sheng’s attribute panel had undergone a complete transformation compared to its state seven years prior.

Name: Liang Sheng

Age: 25

Talent: Innocent Foolishness (Top-Grade)

Techniques: Golden Dragon Technique (Fourth Layer), Longevity Skill (Ninth Layer)

Realm: Martial Artist Postnatal Fifth Layer (25%)

While the Lifespan Cultivation Technique is straightforward, reaching the highest Ninth Layer of the Longevity Skill would only advance one to the Postnatal Fifth Realm. However, upon breaking through to the Ninth Layer, Liang Sheng experienced a mystical sensation, as if his lifespan had been extended by a full decade.

This outcome was still secondary to the Longevity Skill’s early stages replenishing the lifespan he had depleted through previous forceful cultivation. Otherwise, the increased lifespan would have been even greater.

His earlier conjectures were thus confirmed: cultivating the Golden Dragon Technique with a more advanced realm indeed yielded twice the results for half the effort.

Even Liang Sheng himself had not anticipated this outcome—that the Innocent Foolishness talent would present no cultivation bottleneck, allowing the Longevity Skill to progress with such remarkable smoothness.

Currently, even when compared to ordinary disciples of the Liang Family, Liang Sheng could be considered their equal, as many of the younger Liang Family members had not yet attained the Postnatal Fivefold Realm.

However, the Longevity Skill offered limited combat prowess. With the Golden Dragon Technique also at the Fourth Layer, Liang Sheng's actual combat strength remained largely unchanged, despite possessing a greater reserve of internal Qi.

As the banquet drew to a close, Liang Sheng, fulfilling his role as tavern manager, attended to the final details. By the time he returned to his residence, the moon hung high in the night sky.

From this day forward, Liang Ying would hold the esteemed position of the Liang Family’s Young Master, and Liang Sheng harbored no ill will towards this outcome. Upon entering his room, he adhered to the habit cultivated over the past seven years: sitting cross-legged and practicing the Golden Dragon Technique.

After completing the Grand Circulation of the Golden Dragon Technique, he subconsciously continued to cultivate the Longevity Skill. Though he had already reached its pinnacle, it had become an ingrained habit.

But in the very next moment, Liang Sheng’s expression underwent a sudden shift.

Boom!

An instant eruption of a booming sound resonated within Liang Sheng’s body. Were it not for the Attribute Panel’s Concealment feature, he would have caused a significant disturbance by now.

As the internal turmoil subsided, Liang Sheng’s face was etched with astonishment, swiftly followed by an surge of elation in his heart. Could this be the true method of activating the Innocent Foolishness Talent?

Because at this precise moment, his attribute panel clearly displayed—

Longevity Skill (10th Layer)!

In this mysterious juncture, Liang Sheng’s lifespan was augmented by an additional twenty years!