Chapter 2 Why can't I fly?

Throughout the ages, which young man of the Chinese nation has never harbored a magnificent dream of roaming the world with a sword, soaring through the air, and galloping across the vast starry sea? And which passionate young man who grew up in the simple countryside has never held a slender wooden stick in his youth? With a wave of it, the flowers and plants by the roadside would bend down, as if he had transformed into a heroic martial artist. This yearning for the sky above and the longing for flying with a sword have long been deeply engraved into the souls of every Chinese descendant like genes, becoming a unique romance and sentiment exclusive to us.

Take Lu Kun, who has just transmigrated, for example. When he witnessed the cultivators above his head flying with swords like immortals descending to the mortal world, the excitement in his heart was instantly ignited and burned brightly. At that moment, a strong thought suddenly surged in his heart. He suspected that he might also possess extraordinary cultivation qualifications. Therefore, he couldn't wait to jump up and down on the spot, muttering words incessantly, as if this could awaken the mysterious power within him: "I fly! I fly! I fly and fly!" However, no matter how hard he tried, his legs became sore and numb, yet he still remained firmly on the ground, without the slightest sign of being able to fly. He was extremely frustrated, like a defeated rooster, slumping dejectedly on a rock, his face filled with disappointment and unwillingness. His appearance was as if he had suffered the most severe blow in the world.

"Forget about not having a system, and I can even accept not having the original owner's memories. But why can't I even do the most basic thing of flying? They keep saying I'm the chosen one by heaven, but in my opinion, I'm simply a poor wretch forgotten and abandoned by heaven!" Up until now, except for being relatively satisfied with the appearance of this body, everything else has greatly disappointed Lu Kun, and his heart is filled with nothing but helplessness and dissatisfaction.

Just now, he jumped up and down, shouting loudly at the top of his lungs, trying to attract the attention of those cultivators in the sky. But all was in vain. Those cultivators seemed not to have heard him at all. They paid no attention to his shouts and actions and just shuttled through the sky on their own, leaving Lu Kun in place. The full of anticipation in his heart instantly turned into nothingness. But Lu Kun has an unyielding spirit in his bones. He didn't become disheartened and depressed because of this. Instead, he quickly calmed down and began to seriously think about and plan his next course of action.

First of all, the top priority is to figure out the true identity of the original owner of this body. Lu Kun thought to himself that the original owner was most likely a cultivator on that towering, sky - piercing giant peak. After all, there is no reason for people outside the mountains to go to great lengths to transport a corpse to this desolate, deep, and dense mountain forest for burial. Judging from the current observations, in the entire mountain range, only on that giant peak does there seem to be signs of human activities, and after searching everywhere in the mountains, no villages or hamlets have been found.

Secondly, the cause of the original owner's death has also become a big mystery lingering in Lu Kun's mind, urgently needing to be solved. When he carefully examined this body inside and out while cleaning it before, he was surprised to find that there were no obvious external injuries such as cuts or chops from knives, and there were no strangulation marks on the neck either. Based on these findings, he boldly speculated that the cause of the original owner's death might be illness or poisoning. If it was the former, although fate is unpredictable, at least it's not a grievance; but if it was the latter, it would mean that there was very likely a carefully planned murder behind it.

The crux of the problem is that his soul has transmigrated and occupied this body, but he has not inherited any of the original owner's memories at all. If the original owner was really killed by murder, if he rashly goes back like this without any precautions, wouldn't he be walking right into a trap and most likely be brutally killed by the murderer again? "Go back or flee? This is undoubtedly a major choice related to life and death and the future direction. It must be carefully considered. Should I choose to silently endure the unfairness and teasing of fate, flee from this dangerous mountain, and从此 live incognito for the rest of my life in the ordinary mortal world, being an ordinary person who is ignored? Or should I summon up the courage to face the unknown dangers head - on, bravely confront the possible murderer, and take a gamble? Perhaps after overcoming the difficulties, I can embark on the path of cultivation and become a respected and lofty cultivator. Which of these two completely different paths is the most suitable for me?" He frowned tightly, muttering to himself, and his heart was struggling repeatedly between the two choices, unable to make up his mind.

Logically speaking, a person who is extremely rational and calm, in this situation, would most likely unhesitatingly choose to flee the mountain immediately, first try every means to thoroughly investigate the identity and cause of death of the original owner, and only after ensuring his own safety would he make further plans. However... Those cultivators flying in the sky, with their unrestrained postures and mysterious and unpredictable powers, are like a magnet full of magic to Lu Kun, exuding an irresistible temptation. This temptation is like a surging tide, crashing against his inner defenses wave after wave. Moreover, he also knows in his heart that with his current situation, it is almost impossible to walk out of this vast, endless mountain. There are not only strange and gloomy ghost legends in the mountains, but also from time to time, one can hear the deafening roars of wild beasts. Every step he takes seems to be on the verge of life and death, full of dangers.

After a few minutes of intense mental struggle, Lu Kun's eyes gradually became as firm as iron, as if he had made a major decision that could change his life. He slapped his buttocks hard, stood up, his eyes shining brightly, and stared intently at that towering giant peak. At this moment, he held his head high, his chest out, his posture tall and straight, and he took steady and firm steps, resolutely walking towards the direction of the giant peak. That indomitable momentum is truly "knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, yet still choosing to go there", and his whole body exudes a fearless heroic spirit, as if no difficulties and obstacles in the world can stop him from moving forward.

"Bang!" "Ouch!" Reality is always full of dramatic reversals. Before Lu Kun's heroic spirit could last for three seconds, his foot suddenly slipped, he stumbled, and his whole body uncontrollably lunged forward, falling solidly on his face. He quickly got up in a panic, like a frightened little beast, shrinking his head and looking around in a flustered manner. The imposing heroic spirit just now disappeared without a trace in an instant, replaced by a sneaky and wretched look that made people want to laugh. After confirming that no one around had witnessed his embarrassing scene, he let out a long sigh of relief and felt at ease. After this fall, he no longer dared to walk swaggeringly with his head held high, and could only sneak along with his head down, carefully moving forward.

For a whole day, Lu Kun struggled to trek through this thick - forested, mysterious, and dangerous primeval forest. Along the way, the occasional roars of unknown wild beasts were like thunderbolts from a clear sky. Each sound made his heart tremble with fear, his scalp tingle, and he was so scared that he didn't even dare to breathe loudly. To give himself a little more sense of security, he casually broke off a thick branch and held it tightly in his hand, regarding it as a self - defense weapon. Fortunately, the resources in this mountain forest are incredibly rich. All kinds of wild fruits are everywhere, as far as the eye can see. When Lu Kun was hungry, he would pick wild fruits to satisfy his hunger; when he was thirsty, he would find mountain spring water nearby to quench his thirst. Just like this, he walked and stopped all the way, slowly making his way through the dense jungle.

At dusk, after a difficult journey, he finally arrived at the foot of the giant peak on the northwest side. Standing at the foot of the mountain and looking up, the shock brought by this peak became even more intense, making people involuntarily feel a sense of awe. It towers into the clouds, and one can't see the top at a glance. It's like a sharp sword, piercing straight into several layers of clouds, as if it wants to break through the sky and compete with the heavens. This magnificent scene involuntarily made Lu Kun's mind emerge the Buzhou Mountain in ancient Chinese mythology that connected the heaven and the earth and supported the universe. The two have the same wonderful similarity, both being equally majestic and mysterious. In contrast, the small mountains suspended in mid - air around this peak seem insignificant and as tiny as ants in an instant. Lu Kun judged that the position he was in should be the back mountain of the peak. Here, the mountain terrain is extremely steep, as if it had been cut by a knife and an axe. It's almost impossible to climb up.

A not - very - powerful waterfall curtain trickled down from the towering rock wall, like a white silk satin, converging into a bottomless water pool below. A clear stream slowly led out from the water pool, winding and extending outward, disappearing into the dense jungle. The sky gradually darkened, and night was about to fall. Seeing that there was no way to go up the mountain in this back - mountain direction, Lu Kun had no choice but to plan to rest here for one night and wait until tomorrow to go around to the front mountain to try his luck. He thought in his heart that there should be a path to the top of the mountain in the front mountain.

He took out all the few wild fruits he had painstakingly collected along the way and came to the water pool, carefully washing them one by one. At this time, the waterfall curtain fell slowly, hitting the water surface, splashing layers of crystal - clear water flowers. The water surface was glistening, and under the gentle touch of the last rays of the setting sun, it sparkled with a charming light, so beautiful that it was like a natural painting. Looking at this emerald - green, clear and transparent water pool, Lu Kun felt that the fatigue and restlessness in his heart were instantly washed away, as if this water pool had a magical power to purify the soul. He couldn't hold back any longer and quickly stripped himself naked, plunging into the cool water pool like a lively fish.

The cool water of the pool gently wrapped his body, and every pore was breathing freely, feeling this comfort and refreshment. He felt that his whole body's meridians were unobstructed, and the fatigue quickly receded like a tide. His whole body seemed to be reborn. Perhaps because of the stimulation of the cold water in the pool, Lu Kun suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a mysterious energy flowing slowly inside his body. That energy was warm, like the warm sun in spring, flowing through every corner of his body, making him feel extremely comfortable and惬意. "Huh..." Feeling this wonderful and subtle change in his body, Lu Kun's heart was suddenly filled with surprise and curiosity. He couldn't care less about enjoying this rare coolness and quickly swam to the shore to carefully check his body. From the outside, there was no sign of anything unusual on his body, but he could clearly and truly feel that there was a faint, almost imperceptible airflow slowly moving in his meridians, like an invisible little snake, agile and mysterious.

"Airflow? Could this be the legendary true qi?" Suddenly, the plots from those cultivation novels he had read before flashed through his mind, and an irresistible excitement and anticipation surged in his heart. He climbed onto a smooth big rock on all fours, still naked, sat cross - legged, formed hand seals with his hands, and began to concentrate, trying to capture the trace of that mysterious airflow. As he gradually calmed down, his mind became clearer. With each breath in and out, the airflow in his body became more and more obvious, as if it was echoing his breath, playing a mysterious life movement. "Inner vision and reverse hearing! Inner vision and reverse hearing!" Lu Kun closed his eyes tightly and kept murmuring these four words, as if they were the incantation to open the door to the mysterious world.

Gradually, he entered a wonderful state. It seemed that he could feel the gentle touch of the wind, the gurgling flow of water, and the slight swaying of the leaves... Although his eyes were tightly closed, everything around him was clearly presented in his mind like a high - definition picture. This feeling was both real and illusory, making him intoxicated. Lu Kun was overjoyed and couldn't help but exclaim in his heart: "It can really be done? Could the original owner of this body be a peerless master in hiding?" However, the moment he became distracted, that mysterious and wonderful feeling instantly dissipated quickly like smoke, weakening a lot. Realizing his gaffe, Lu Kun immediately held his breath and concentrated again, fully immersing himself in that wonderful state.

He began to try to deeply explore the mysteries inside his body. Then, a strange feeling welled up in his heart. It was as if his soul had left his body, and he actually and truly "saw" the internal structure of his body. The five internal organs, six entrails, muscles, bones, and even every tiny blood vessel were clearly presented in front of his "eyes" as if they had been X - rayed, and the image was several times clearer than that presented by any advanced medical equipment. Every detail was vividly displayed. "Inner vision! I can really achieve inner vision!" Lu Kun exclaimed in his heart, and the excitement and emotion in his heart were beyond words. He suppressed the joy in his heart and quickly continued to check the specific situation inside his body.

He found that the internal structure of his body was generally similar to that of an ordinary person, but in the lower abdomen, there was a mysterious rotating vortex. This vortex was like a black hole in the universe, deep and mysterious, connecting twelve thick meridians. These meridians were like surging rivers, extending from every corner of the body, and finally converging into this mysterious vortex, forming a wonderful and unique circulatory system. The warm and comfortable airflow that Lu Kun felt was happily moving in these meridians, like a group of free - flying elves.

"Dantian? This mysterious vortex must be the legendary dantian that stores true qi! It seems that the original owner was really a cultivator, and judging from the situation of this dantian, his cultivation level should not be low! But why can't I fly like him?" Confirming the cultivator identity of the original owner and finding that the original owner had left him such a solid cultivation foundation, a warm current finally surged in Lu Kun's heart, and he felt for the first time a glimmer of kindness released by this strange world to him.

He didn't rush to continue delving deeper into the mysteries of his body. Because the sound of the small waterfall next to him was too noisy and interfered with his state of mind. He knew very well that if he wanted to study and understand more deeply, he must find a quiet and secluded place. Just as he was about to put on his clothes, he realized that his clothes were already covered with mud and gave off a disgusting stench. He frowned and looked at these dirty clothes with disgust, thinking to himself: How can these clothes match my noble identity as a cultivator now?

So, he only kept his underpants on, put those stinking dirty clothes in the stream connected to the water pool, and firmly pressed them down with a big rock, letting the stream wash them thoroughly. He didn't have the time to wash these clothes now. First, let the stream help him with the preliminary treatment. Then, he reached out and grabbed the wild fruits he had washed before, carefully wrapped them in a large and green leaf, as if these wild fruits were precious treasures. He looked around a few times, and after confirming that there was no danger around, he walked towards one side.

After walking dozens of meters, he found a flat rock. Here, the sound of the water was weak, and it was very quiet, which was an excellent place for cultivation. So, Lu Kun plopped down on the big rock, quickly gobbled up a few wild fruits that didn't taste very good, simply filled his stomach, and then immediately adjusted his sitting posture and continued to meditate and practice inner vision, fully devoting himself to the study of the mysteries of this body. For a person from the bustling metropolis of the 21st century, cultivation is a strange and mysterious thing. Even if one knows some cultivation mantras, if one doesn't understand the essence of cultivation, it's just empty talk and of no use. The essence of cultivation lies in deeply developing the infinite potential of the body and understanding the mysteries of the creation of all things in nature. And to achieve this, one must first deeply understand the structure of the body, be familiar with the location and function of every acupoint and meridian, and so on. Lu Kun was not from a medical background, and he naturally knew nothing about these professional knowledge.

However, he was lucky enough to discover that he could use this magical ability of inner vision and reverse hearing to cross from the macroscopic world to the microscopic world and personally peek into the mysterious structure inside his body. This major discovery was enough to make him, a novice in the field of cultivation, overjoyed. That excitement and emotion were like those of a person who had been groping in the dark for a long time and suddenly found a glimmer of light, as if he had found the door to a new world.

Time passed quietly without being noticed. Just as Lu Kun was deeply immersed in the in - depth exploration of the body structure, intoxicated, a clear cry of a crane cut through the silent night sky. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a huge and elegant white crane descending from the sky like a white cloud, slowly landing beside the water pool not far away. The arrival of the crane was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, breaking the original tranquility.紧接着,从仙鹤那宽阔的背上,一道白色的身影如流星般轻盈掠下,稳稳地落在了水潭边.

Under the hazy moonlight, Lu Kun fixed his eyes and saw that it was a young girl in a long white dress. Her skirt fluttered gently with the breeze, like a lively fairy dancing gracefully; her long, flowing black hair was smoothly draped over her shoulders, shining with a charming luster under the moonlight. In the girl's hand, she was still holding a long sword that glistened with cold light, adding a bit more heroic spirit and mystery. Although the distance was a bit far and he couldn't see her facial features clearly, Lu Kun's intuition told him that this woman's appearance must