Chapter 61
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Chapter 61: Enlightenment
Upon returning home, Wang Chen felt as cold as ice.
Since his arrival in this world, he had faced the arduous labor and struggles of a spiritual plant farmer, yet he persevered with determination.
He had encountered the ambushes and schemes of traveling merchants, yet he fought back with resilience.
He had confronted the threats of Evil Spirits, yet he battled with unyielding courage.
Under the oppressive weight of the sect, he had endured.
Even when faced with a malicious cultivator who had achieved perfect mastery of Qi Training, he had managed to remain composed.
Though fear and hesitation had occasionally crept in, his resolve had never truly faltered.
Yet, the scene he had witnessed today at the execution platform struck his consciousness—his very worldview—with an unprecedented force.
For he had glimpsed the dark underbelly of the world of cultivation!
Wang Shaoyuan had once shared many tales of the mortal realm with the original owner of this body.
Life for ordinary mortals was fraught with hardship.
Dynasties and noble families loomed like insurmountable mountains, crushing the spirits of common folk.
Natural disasters and man-made catastrophes were relentless; bandits and rogues roamed unchecked, and Evil Spirits sowed chaos at every turn.
It was not uncommon for entire villages, or even cities, to be obliterated in a single calamity.
For the average person, reaching forty or fifty years of age was considered a long life.
Thus, the mortal realm’s inhabitants yearned for the celestial realm.
They believed that in the celestial realm, eternal spring reigned, flowers bloomed in perpetual splendor, and cultivators enjoyed lives of carefree immortality.
Even ordinary folk, they imagined, could live in blissful contentment, free from worry and blessed with longevity.
Wang Shaoyuan, too, had believed in such tales.
He had endured untold hardships, traversing thousands of miles to reach the world of cultivation, where he had finally planted his roots.
In contrast, the original owner, born within the sect, had lived in blissful ignorance until the age of seventeen.
Though his father had passed away early, the original owner had not truly suffered great hardships.
In fact, he had left behind many fond and joyful memories for Wang Chen.
Wang Chen considered himself fortunate not to have been misled by these memories.
From the moment of his arrival, he had remained vigilant, evading one calamity after another.
He had believed himself fully adapted to this new world.
Yet now, he realized the truth was far more complex.
I still understand too little about the cruelty of this world!
Can he truly persist and keep his heart pure without succumbing to darkness?
Wang Chen felt a sense of confusion.
He had completely lost the desire to cultivate or toil in the spirit fields.
His spirits had sunk to an unprecedented low.
“Brother Wang Chen.”
He didn’t know how much time had passed when a clear voice from outside brought Wang Chen back to reality: “Are you home?”
He took a deep breath and vigorously rubbed his face.
Then he stood up and opened the courtyard gate: “I’m here.”
At the entrance stood two little girls.
“Brother Wang Chen!”
Little Ya smiled sweetly and held up the small clay jar in her hands: “This is osmanthus honey my mother asked me to bring you. It’s made with this year’s freshly fallen osmanthus flowers. It’s very fragrant, sweet, and delicious!”
“Thank you.”
Looking at Little Ya’s innocent and cheerful smile, Wang Chen felt a warmth rise in his heart.
The icy barrier within him began to melt.
He took the clay jar and said, “Let me get some eggs for you to take back.”
“No need.”
Little Ya grabbed her friend’s hand and turned to run: “We’re heading back now!”
They dashed off quickly.
Wang Chen couldn’t help but chuckle.
Not wanting to chase after them, he shook his head and closed the courtyard gate.
Back in his room, he placed the clay jar on the small table, and without realizing it, his mood had improved significantly.
He no longer felt as lost and confused as before.
After a moment of thought, Wang Chen opened the lid of the clay jar, and a rich aroma of osmanthus immediately filled the air.
He couldn’t resist dipping his finger into the jar, scooping out a bit of the sticky osmanthus honey to taste.
In the next moment, Wang Chen froze.
The flavor…
It was sweet and fragrant, penetrating his heart—both unfamiliar and yet deeply familiar!
Wang Chen’s hometown also had a large osmanthus tree.
Every year, when August arrived and the tree was in full bloom, his mother would spread a plastic cloth beneath it.
She would gently tap the branches with a bamboo pole.
After washing and draining the fallen flowers, she would sprinkle a little salt and lightly marinate them, layering them with sugar in a large glass jar for fermentation.
This osmanthus candy is akin to aged wine; the longer it is preserved properly, the richer and more aromatic it becomes.
Whether used in desserts or brewed in tea, it is exceptional.
And this osmanthus honey evoked memories of Wang Chen’s hometown, his mother, and his family!
He should not be lost or disheartened.
He didn’t just want to survive.
He aspired to become powerful.
Powerful enough to one day return to his original world by his own strength.
Even if the odds were one in a billion.
He would never give up!
In that instant, the dust and shadows clouding Wang Chen’s heart were completely washed away.
His resolve had never been as firm and pure as it was at that moment!
It was as though he had pierced through boundless darkness to glimpse a future path bathed in sunlight.
【Comprehension +1】
【Spirit +1】
The sudden appearance of these two messages in his vision momentarily stunned Wang Chen.
In that flash of enlightenment, he gained two attribute points, one of which was the highly prized comprehension!
Wang Chen’s initial comprehension was merely 2 points.
He later added 1 point with Heavenly Merit.
Now it stands at 4 points.
His root bone attribute had already reached this level!
Root bone and comprehension are innate attributes that largely determine a cultivator’s potential realm.
And they are exceedingly difficult to alter.
Wang Chen had managed to elevate his root bone and comprehension only through the Cultivation Panel.
He hadn’t anticipated that enlightenment, apart from Heavenly Merit, could also enhance comprehension.
And spirit.
This was undoubtedly a significant discovery!
However, Wang Chen believed that compared to the elevation of his spiritual state, the increase in these two attribute points was less significant!
He scooped out a large chunk of osmanthus honey and popped it into his mouth.
A sweet explosion of happiness!
Wang Chen felt he truly owed Lady Chen his gratitude.
Without the jar of osmanthus honey she had Little Ya deliver, it might have taken him much longer to overcome his mental struggles.
Let alone achieve a significant breakthrough in his state of mind.
Of course, Wang Chen wouldn’t rush to Lady Chen’s house to express his thanks right now.
Although it was a normal neighborly gesture, the widow was also very cautious about propriety to avoid any rumors of impropriety.
If he visited unannounced, it would only cause her unnecessary trouble.
It would suffice to remember to repay her kindness at the appropriate time.
Hoisting a hoe, Wang Chen stepped out of his house.
He entered the spirit fields outside to begin clearing weeds from the rice.
The autumn rice grew swiftly, now nearly half a person’s height, and it wasn’t far from heading and grain filling.
Thus, the weeds in the fields had to be thoroughly removed to prevent them from stealing too many nutrients from the spirit rice.
Perhaps because his spirit attribute had reached a height of 3+10 points, or perhaps because Wang Chen’s heart was exceptionally clear at that moment, he distinctly felt the joy and happiness emanating from the surrounding spirit rice while hoeing.
Wang Chen had experienced similar sensations before.
But never as vividly and sharply as now, as if he had become a part of the spirit rice.
He felt their recognition and support.
Swing after swing, Wang Chen wielded the hoe with remarkable speed, effortlessly clearing away stubborn weeds.
He felt that he was already a competent spiritual plant farmer.
And the path of immortality had only just begun!
Pe551
Motivated!!!