Upon receiving the news, the police officers responsible for guarding Ji Yun's house immediately evacuated the surrounding crowd.
People who came to the beach had no idea what had happened and thought that Ji Yun had committed some serious crime, which was why a helicopter had been brought over.
After gathering medicinal herbs, Yuexi would go to refine pills. I don't know if it's because she watches too many short videos, but they always say she needs to have a special skill. So, besides refining pills, she plays games and only cultivates when she's sleeping.
Soon, another helicopter flew over and landed nearby. Only two people got out of it, a man and a woman.
The man was middle-aged, while the woman appeared quite young. They arrived at Ji Yun's door and rang the doorbell.
Ji Yun put down the talisman brush, waved his hand, and the door opened automatically.
The middle-aged man spoke up, "Excuse me, I am the director of the Supernatural Abilities Investigation Bureau. I'm here to explain what just happened."
"Come in." Ji Yun's voice reached his ears directly, but he was still inside the room.
After the two went inside, they saw Ji Yun sitting on the sofa looking at them.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Zhang Tianming, and I am the director of the Supernatural Abilities Investigation Bureau." Then he pointed to the woman next to him and said, "This is my assistant, Xiaolan."
"Please sit down. Would you like some tea?" Ji Yun poured himself a cup of tea and then asked.
Zhang Tianming waved his hand and said, "We're not drinking. We're just here to explain what happened earlier and find out more about the situation."
Ji Yun took a sip of tea and sighed, "Oh, that's a real pity. This is spiritual tea; it's very beneficial to the body."
"Actually... I also quite like drinking tea. As you know, what we old folks like to do most is enjoy tea and play chess."
Zhang Tianming sat on the sofa and suddenly felt like drinking tea, while his assistant stood silently behind him.
Ji Yun poured him a cup of tea, pushed it towards him, and said, "The revival of spiritual energy has only just begun. You don't need to investigate me anymore. I just want to live a quiet life. You should focus your energy on how to proceed and how people should treat each other."
Zhang Tianming took a sip of tea; it tasted good and made him feel warm all over. He hesitated for a moment and then said, "May I ask a few questions?"
“Three. I can only answer three questions at most.” Ji Yun held up three fingers.
Zhang Tianming thought for a moment and asked, "How can one cultivate immortality?"
"Taoism has its own methods of cultivation, Buddhism has its own, and there are all sorts of other methods of cultivation that can be practiced. You should know that by now." Ji Yun glanced at him.
“We do know that, but it seems that not everyone can cultivate it. Many of us have tried, and it seems that only a few people can,” Zhang Tianming answered honestly.
“Cultivation requires talent, which is related to one’s own abilities. Moreover, it has only been a short time. People with good talent can quickly get started, while those with slower talent may take a long time to learn, or may never get started in their entire lives. In that case, they need to change their cultivation method or take another path. Do you know fantasy novels? They are like that, no doubt about it.”
At this moment, Zhang Tianming asked again, "Why is the spiritual energy reviving?"
This is the main reason they wanted to come here. Why did this world suddenly become filled with spiritual energy? This must be investigated from the source.
“Because there were spiritual veins underground before, you have one last question,” Ji Yun reminded him.
He didn't directly explain why it had revived. Even without Mount Ling, it was probably only a matter of time before it revived, perhaps even in some future year.
The phrase "it has always been there" contained a lot of information, and he had some realizations. There was one last question he needed to think about. He dared not force such a cultivator, otherwise, it might cause a big mess.
He looked at Ji Yun carefully and asked, "May I ask, how strong are you now?"
Ji Yun was taken aback. The question had come to him. He smiled and said, "I don't even know how to describe it. Let me just say it like this: even if all the nuclear bombs in the world were to be dropped on me, I still wouldn't die."
Nuclear bombs might be somewhat lethal to those at the Nascent Soul stage or below, but once someone reaches the Divine Transformation stage, nuclear bombs are no longer effective, let alone for someone at the Great Ascension stage.
The two were shocked. He didn't think the man was lying; someone who could send his subordinate a thousand miles away so easily must have great abilities.
After finishing his tea, Zhang Tianming said, "I've asked all my questions. I just have a request: I'd like to invite you to work in our department. I wonder if you'd be willing?"
Ji Yun shook her head: "I don't want to go. You guys go back."
Zhang Tianming was clearly still unwilling to give up, and asked again, "If there are any problems that we can't solve, could you please help us? Of course, there will be a reward."
Ji Yun pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "No."
"Why? You live here too. You possess such great power, can't you make some contribution?"
At this moment, the woman standing behind Zhang Tianming suddenly spoke up, unable to understand why Ji Yun was so indifferent.
"Hey, hey, Xiaolan, how can you talk to Mr. Ji like that?" Zhang Tianming quickly apologized to Ji Yun: "I'm sorry, Mr. Ji, she's a bit too straightforward."
Ji Yun glanced at her, waved her hand at Zhang Tianming's apology, and smiled, "It's alright, I won't get involved. I just want to observe what direction this world will ultimately take."
“We understand, but we’re afraid that things will get really messy in this world, so we need someone who can point the way and keep things in check.”
Zhang Tianming's words were not wrong at all. When everyone has power, many things become more difficult to control.
Seeing that Ji Yun didn't respond, Zhang Tianming said again, "Mr. Ji, are those medicinal herbs you're growing outside? Do you need help taking care of them? Xiao Lan is quite good at planting; she graduated from an agricultural university. If you don't mind, Xiao Lan can stay here and help Mr. Ji manage the herb garden..."
Just then, a loud rumbling sound came, startling Zhang Tianming and Xiao Lan.
Seeing that Ji Yun had no reaction, Zhang Tianming tentatively asked, "What is this?"
Ji Yun said, "My wife likes to set off firecrackers. The plants there are all Chinese medicinal herbs, so they don't need to be taken care of. You can go back when you have nothing to do. Also, take the helicopter back from the gate and don't come here so ostentatiously anymore."
Zhang Tianming persisted shamelessly, saying, "We just want to take a look and make a note of what kind of medicinal herb it is, so we'll know what to do if we encounter it again in the future. Besides, cultivating it definitely requires manpower, and Xiaolan is quite meticulous; perhaps she can help Mr. Ji..."
Yuexi's hair was disheveled and her face was somewhat smudged. She walked in and said, "No need for help, I can fertilize."
Ji Yun waved his hand, and the two men appeared directly outside the door.
"Another explosion?"
"What explosion? That was an explosion caused by unstable mixing of substances. You're supposed to be a modern person, and you don't even know this?"
Yuexi forced herself to make an explanation.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
