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"Willow catkins flutter in March, a small boat by the West Lake, orioles sing among the willows, at the ferry crossing, the willow color is light in the lantern. A jug of wine turns as the shimmering waves gradually recede, wrapped in a bit of wind and snow, riding past the broken bridge. A gentleman conceals his sharpness, carrying wine and a guqin, wandering everywhere, with a crescent moon hanging above his head, brewing tea amidst the mist of Tiger Run Dream Spring, understanding the sword's intent in the pine waves..."
Bai Tang hummed a tune while driving with Tian Yuan to pick someone up from the base when they discovered that their apprentice and his uncle were surrounded by a group of people.
"Kid, our big brother is recruiting you; it's a blessing for you. Don't be ungrateful." Bai Tang heard someone arrogantly threatening his apprentice.
Seeking help, Zhuang Nianchen glanced at Tian Yuan, who was familiar with the area. Tian Yuan recalled, "This person's big brother is Luo Hong, one of the few Level Two Ability users in the base, who has organized a hunting team. I think he has his eyes on your two friends. It's also because your two friends stand out too much."
Among a group of disheveled refugees appeared two clean and tidy young individuals, clearly standing out like cranes among chickens. It was hard not to notice them. Moreover, both exuded an unrestrained killing intent, clearly having fought their way out against many Zombies. Such individuals would attract attention from anyone with some insight.
"Sorry, we’re not interested in joining any teams. You should leave quickly and not interfere with us waiting for someone!" Zhuang Nianchen said displeased. If it weren't for his refined upbringing from a scholarly family, he would have wanted to take action to drive them away.
"Kid, you're being disrespectful. Brothers, let's teach these newcomers a lesson!"
As several fierce-looking individuals formed a circle and approached the two young people, many retreated in fear of getting caught in the crossfire. Suddenly, a vacuum appeared around them. Tian Yuan raised his eyebrows and was about to step forward to intervene when Bai Tang pulled him back.
"Aren't you worried about your friends?" Tian Yuan asked in surprise.
Bai Tang chuckled lightly: "If those people trouble them, it will only bring misfortune upon themselves!"
A glint flashed in Tian Yuan's eyes: "Your friend is also skilled? But that Luo Hong is a Level Two Ability User, and his subordinates are all above Level One mid-stage; your friend might not be their match!"
Bai Tang: "Whether he is or not, just watch!"
As soon as he finished speaking, one of the brutes trying to teach a lesson was already knocked down. And it wasn't the older youth who did it but rather the seemingly shy young boy. His swift and decisive actions took everyone down in an instant.
"Impressive!" Tian Yuan was dumbfounded. "So impressive! He didn't even use his Ability. Is this kid also an Ancient Martial Artist, just like you?"
Bai Tang smiled, "He is my apprentice!"
Tian Yuan replied, "No wonder! Although supernatural abilities are impressive, our ancient martial arts in Huaxia are even more powerful. Many supernatural beings are no match for Ancient Martial Artists!"
Bai Tang smiled meaningfully, "It's not ancient martial arts; it's Cultivation!"
"Cultivation?" Tian Yuan exclaimed in surprise, "Are you joking?"
Bai Tang smiled without answering.
Tian Yuan retracted his bulging eyes, turned his head down, and muttered, "I shouldn't be surprised. The apocalypse has come, aliens exist, so having a few Cultivators isn't that strange!"
Bai Tang comfortingly patted Tian Yuan on the shoulder and walked toward Yi Qian and the others.
"Master!" Seeing his master approaching, the initially imposing young man shrank his neck and said, "I didn't cause trouble; they came to bother me and my uncle first!"
"Yes, I saw it. Let's go; I'll take you into the base!" Bai Tang didn't even glance at the corpses on the ground and directly took his apprentice to the car. Tian Yuan, however, wasn't so lucky and had to stay behind to help deal with the aftermath for the two people. At least he needed to let those on the ground know that the people they provoked were protected by the government, making revenge impossible!
"Bai Tang, do you think I can Cultivate?" Along the way, Tian Yuan kept secretly observing Yi Qian. As they approached the building, he finally couldn't hold back and asked hesitantly.
"I'm not sure about that. To engage in Cultivation, one needs a spiritual root. This method is indeed correct, but I don't have the tools to test for spiritual roots, so I can't determine if you have one or what its attributes are. However, I can give you a basic Cultivation Technique without attributes. If you can draw energy into your body, it will prove that you have a spiritual root and can Cultivate! As long as you work hard at it, becoming a master is certain, and there's hope to live for hundreds or even thousands of years!" Basic techniques can be learned by anyone but have limited power; at most, one can form a Golden Core. Of course, if someone has exceptional talent and comprehension, they might even achieve Nascent Soul!
Tian Yuan's eyes sparkled like light bulbs as he eagerly asked, "Drawing energy into my body? How long will that take?"
"It depends on personal aptitude and comprehension. Some people can draw energy into their bodies in just a few days, while those with poor aptitude and comprehension may take several months. However, it should not exceed half a year; if it surpasses that time without drawing energy into the body, then it means one lacks a Spiritual Root, and they might as well give up on the idea of Cultivation."
Tian Yuan nodded at this and asked eagerly, "Can I teach this cultivation method to others? I have a few comrades who are neither Ability Users nor Ancient Martial Artists. Although they have some skills, in this apocalypse, their abilities are somewhat lacking and could be very dangerous!"
"Of course!" Bai Tang replied nonchalantly. "This Basic Cultivation Method has been given to you, so you can handle it as you wish. If you want to spread it for the public to cultivate, that's fine too; it will give ordinary people without Abilities a better chance to protect themselves."
The so-called Basic Cultivation Method was something she bought from the shop for two thousand gold coins. Compared to other skill books in the shop, it was practically a bargain, so she wouldn't mind at all. Moreover, just like her, it would provide ordinary people with an additional means of survival. However—
"The Spiritual Root is extremely rare, and those who can Cultivate are even rarer. Perhaps only one person capable of Cultivation will appear among tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands. You need to be mentally prepared!" Bai Tang reminded.
"I understand!" Tian Yuan had already regained his calmness and said knowingly, "If I succeed, it's my fortune; if I don't, it's my fate!"
Bai Tang said, "This mindset is great for cultivation. Don't worry; even if your comrades can't Cultivate, I will definitely help them get some powerful Firearms so they won't be helpless when facing zombies!"
Tian Yuan was overjoyed upon hearing this. Bai Tang's Firearms must have been purchased from the 'aliens,' which were all super-tech weapons with immense power!
"Thank you!" Tian Yuan expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
"By the way, here’s a bottle for you! It contains ten Elixirs for you and your comrades to use. If that's not enough, I can give you another bottle!"
"Is this the Antidote Pill?" Tian Yuan asked in surprise. Bai Tang had previously given O Haosheng two hundred Antidote Pills and three to Zhao Nan for their research department to study. Tian Yuan had heard that the Antidote Pill had a high chance of clearing Zombie poison, especially right after being injured.
"No. These are Peiyuan Pills; taking them will enhance various physical attributes." Bai Tang explained, "I don't have any Antidote Pills at the moment, but I'll send you a few once I get them!"
"Bai Tang, I won't say thank you for your great kindness; I've noted everything you've done!" Tian Yuan tightened his grip on the bottle in his hand.
"No need to remember, just help me take care of Qian!" Bai Tang said. "While I'm away, can you help them get familiar with the base?"
"Of course!" Tian Yuan readily agreed.
Yi Qian smiled, showing a set of white teeth, and obediently said, "Thanks, Brother Tian!"
Tian Yuan reached out to ruffle the boy's fluffy head, surprised by how nice it felt. "Qian, from now on, stick with me, how about that?"
Yi Qian sensed Tian Yuan's intention of recruiting him into the military and looked towards his uncle.
Zhuang Nianchen thought for a moment and nodded. "Brother Tian, Qian and I can join you, but you have to guarantee us enough time to cultivate!"
"No problem!" Tian Yuan patted his chest in assurance. "When we usually go on missions, it's tough work, but most of the time it's quite relaxed and free, plus the benefits are good!"
Then Tian Yuan changed the subject and asked Zhuang Nianchen: "Old Zhuang, are you also a Cultivator?"
Zhuang Nianchen smiled and shook his head. "I'm not!"
Bai Tang interjected: "Although Old Zhuang isn't a Cultivator, his strength is impressive. You wouldn't believe it; he's actually a peak-level Ability User!"
Immediately, Tian Yuan looked at Zhuang Nianchen with admiration and sighed, "You all are so amazing; how are we mere mortals supposed to survive?"
The most powerful ability users in the base are only at the late stage of level two. Do experts really prefer to gather together?
The base provided Zhuang Nianchen and Yi Qian with a separate one-bedroom apartment, which is a hundred times better than the accommodations of the Bai Family in the Provincial Capital Base. According to Tian Yuan, this is the treatment for senior researchers, given to them because of Bai Tang's contributions. However, now that the two have become insiders, along with their strong abilities and identities as Cultivators, it is actually a bit of an understatement for Tian Yuan to have them live in such a place.
Bai Tang exchanged a defensive magical artifact for Yi Qian and left behind a batch of supplies before departing from the base. Tian Yuan drove Bai Tang out of the base. Although he was very curious about where Bai Tang was going and how she would contact "aliens" in Chinese, curiosity is one thing; he couldn't follow her to investigate. What if Bai Tang became unhappy and decided to stop helping them?
Bai Tang first visited the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, informing Bai Dad and Bai Ma about the situation of the Bai Family members and sharing her experiences along the way. Upon hearing that his daughter had already made contact with the government and was about to enter the future world, Bai Dad nodded.
"The country has placed its hopes on you; you must do well and help humanity eliminate the zombies!"
Bai Tang paused for a moment before speaking, "Dad, I just thought I was talking to some leader!"
Bai Ma tapped her daughter's head with her finger: "Don't tease your dad. Your father's wish is the same as mine; we both hope that zombies will be eradicated quickly so we can return to the modern world!"
"Isn't the world of Dream of the Red Chamber good? Why do you all want to go back?"
"It is good, but it's not our familiar world or home!" Bai Ma sighed. "Even if that world is already devastated, it is still our root. If it weren't for fearing that we would hold you back, we would rather stay in that world!"
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