Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 354 - 107: Divine Capital Nobles [Third Update]

Wang Qi hadn't expected to run into this guy here. But then again, considering Du Bin was one of the Divine Capital Nobles and had no desire to join a Modern Sect, it was quite likely he would be in Divine Capital right now. freēwēbnovel.com

Seeing his former classmate, Wang Qi had nothing much to say and directly asked, "Are you here to kick me while I'm down?"

Du Bin didn't respond at first, but after a while, he reacted as if he was startled and waved his hands, saying, "How dare I? How could I possibly dare to do such a thing?"

"So, what brings you here?"

Du Bin smiled wryly, "My good-for-nothing younger brother got himself into some trouble. Our family has connections with the prison director here; I've come to get my brother bailed out." After speaking about his own business, Du Bin asked, "And Brother Wang, what's landed you in this prison cell?"

"Some Divine Capital Cultivator gave me a look, I didn't like his face, so I beat him until even his mother couldn't recognize him. Then it turned out his family wielded some influence. So, here I am."

"Just for a look…" Du Bin was startled, then his eyes showed a hint of admiration, "Brother Wang, you really live boldly without sweating the small stuff, truly in the spirit of ancient chivalrous heroes!"

This sentiment was so earnest that Wang Qi couldn't tell if the other was sincerely complimenting him or making fun of him.

However, while Wang Qi was still pondering the real reason for this guy's appearance, Du Bin had already clapped his hands and said, "Ah, that makes sense… Brother Wang, was it the youngest son of the Chen Clan from Piaoyun that you beat?"

Wang Qi raised an eyebrow, "You know him well?"

Du Bin chuckled, "We're all Divine Capital People, played together as kids—you know how it is. But to be honest, I never really thought much of that loser."

"As long as you're not here for revenge, there's no problem. You go see your brother, and I'll just wait for my friend to bail me out." Wang Qi waved Du Bin off and then buried his head back in his book. Yet, Du Bin said something that completely shocked Wang Qi, "Brother Wang and I share a bond as former classmates, so we are friends. Since Brother Wang hasn't committed a serious crime, a word with Prison Director Luo should do the trick, right?"

Wang Qi felt he must have looked at Du Bin as if he were a fool. Classmate bond? Didn't I clearly say I didn't want to be friends with you? Does the kind of camaraderie between Pang Hu and Daxiong even count?

Regardless of what Wang Qi thought, Du Bin hurried off down the corridor. Wang Qi stared after him dumbfounded, muttering to himself, "What was that Stockholm syndrome thing called in this world?"

Du Bin's words greatly encouraged Ai Zhenwu and the others, who repeatedly praised Wang Qi for having a good classmate. After dealing with the two of them, Wang Qi asked the ring, "Old man, what do you think about this?"

"He's probably afraid of you, likely a side effect of the past year—after all, you've established quite the reputation at the Immortal Institute!" Zhen Chan said mockingly, "What, do you think he's really trying to help you?"

"I'd have to be stupid to believe that… I just want to know why he's being so nice to me. His attitude now seems quite different from when we were at the Institute—could it be that I remembered wrong?"

"No, no, no, back then he was dead set on being a troublemaker, blatantly resisting the assimilation by the Modern System, and having a direct confrontation with you made you despise him. Now, he's put on a mask in front of you, which is why you find him more approachable."

"Why though?"

"Don't you always talk about the 'way of mutual benefit'? It's natural to grow close to someone with whom you have common interests and can mutually benefit from."

Common interests?

Wang Qi fell into thought.

The Immortal Alliance had reasons to keep these Ancient Method Descendants around, but that didn't mean the Immortal Alliance was close with these Divine Capital Nobles…

And then, there was the fact that he was a True Inheritor of the Wanfa Sect, which Du Bin knew about, but as Chen Yan had mentioned, a True Inheritor from the Five Ultimate Teachings had such a high status that these Divine Capital Nobles couldn't even curry favor with...

The Godel Completeness Theorem or, more vainly named, the Wang Qi Completeness Theorem… Impossible, absolutely impossible. It's unimaginable that these Half-ancient Cultivators would go back to read papers and such, let alone understand foundational concepts like the completeness theorem, which they probably couldn't comprehend even if they did understand.

What else did he have that would make the other party put past grievances aside to befriend him?

"Mathematics" in the ring? The heritage of the Luofu Xuanqing Palace?

Could it be…

"Because I'm a Banished Immortal?"

This was the only conclusion Wang Qi could draw.

Zhen Chan said, "There's insufficient information to reach a true conclusion, but I feel this is indeed very close."

"I'm a Banished Immortal... so in their eyes, I can never truly integrate into the Modern Immortal Path, never achieve Primordial Spirit. But I do have the standard of a True Inheritor, so I'll probably become the strongest Golden Core that exists outside the Modern System..." Wang Qi chuckled bitterly, "Such a blunt and simplistic reason, isn't it?"

"Maybe you'll even have a chance to shatter the Alchemy and form your Nascent Soul."

It was precisely because those guys didn't keep up with academic hotspots or read journals that they couldn't imagine his achievements in Modern Magic Theory. Since they were certain his Primordial Spirit was beyond reach, he either had to become Shenzhou's First Golden Core or practice the Ancient Method Nascent Soul. Then in their eyes, he would be worth drawing over...

"Looking forward to the birth of a Nascent Soul Cultivator... Are these fools in the Divine Capital trying to rebel?"

The Immortal Alliance would never allow a new Nascent Soul to be born in Shenzhou. If the Divine Capital Nobles protected or even nurtured a Nascent Soul, the Immortal Alliance would quickly slaughter them thoroughly.

Forget it, it's better not to get involved. Consider it owing him one; next time I see him, I won't beat him up.

Wang Qi was about to continue reading when Zhen Chan suddenly said in a very sly tone, "Have you considered getting to know this Du Bin?"

Wang Qi was stunned, "Why?"

"Didn't I just say it? If you want to take down the Chen Family without getting your hands dirty, the easiest way is to make use of other Divine Capital Nobles or to get involved in the Chen Family's internal strife."

"You mean?"

"Your knocking brick to enter the circle of the Divine Capital Nobles."

Wang Qi frowned, "Will this take a lot of time? I'm quite busy, you know? If it's not feasible, I'll wait until I achieve Carefree status before I go and wipe out his entire clan."

After Chen Youjia arrives, Chen Feng's work would gradually get busier. Then there's the big debate at the Wanfa Sect coming up soon, and he definitely didn't want to miss it...

Zhen Chan burst into laughter, "Is making friends that troublesome? Especially the fair-weather ones. Don't worry, there are also cultivation madmen among the Ancient Method Practitioners; you can use that as an excuse to avoid socializing if it's bothersome. Then I'll come up with the strategies when the time comes, how about that?"

"Old man."

"What?"

"I get it, you're just bored and looking for something to stir up."

Zhen Chan laughed heartily, "You've seen through me... So, are you going to do it or not?"

Wang Qi tapped his fingers on the bed frame, "This thing... is it interesting? I think it's doable."

"Then shall we do it?"

"Do it."

Wang Qi put the book back into his Storage Bag, somewhat looking forward to Du Bin's arrival.

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