Chapter 191: Girls, Are You Interested In Learning About Dual Cultivation?
"Why?" Leng Zhiqing frowned and asked, her voice filled with disappointment and confusion.
In her mind, she pondered, "Doesn't he want us to become like him?"
Aria was also disappointed, her eyes scanning Chen Tian's face for any hint of explanation.
She couldn't understand why he would deny them the opportunity to become cultivators like him and Emilia.
As silence hung in the air, Chen Tian cleared his throat, his gaze softening.
He hesitated for a moment before finally responding, "It's not like I don't want you to become cultivators; it's just impossible right now."
Chen Tian corrected his words, explaining that he didn't want to deny them the opportunity but rather that it was currently impossible.
"Can you tell us why?" Aria asked, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Chen Tian took a deep breath, a smile formed on his lips.
"Fine, but let's first invite my little mouse to join us first," he said, looking towards the room door.
Aria and Leng Zhiqing turned to look at the door, confused by Chen Tian's sudden request.
Chen Tian waved his hand and, with the power of his Qi, gently pushed the door open.
On the other side stood a lovely woman, who had been leaning in close to the door and was taken by surprise when it suddenly swung open.
"Emilia!" Leng Zhiqing looked at her speechlessly.
Emilia looked up in surprise as the door swung open, her eyes widening at the sight of Aria and Leng Zhiqing looking at her.
"Hehehe, so I got caught in the end..."
"Well, woopssy," Emilia chuckled nervously, realizing she had been caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
She quickly composed herself and stepped into the room.
"Oh! So that's why I couldn't hear anything!!" She noticed a barrier around the room as she entered.
The only person inside the room who could do that was her husband.
"You cheated!!" A pout formed on Emilia's face as she playfully accused Chen Tian.
"Hahaha!" Chen Tian burst out laughing, unable to contain his amusement at Emilia's reaction.
"Guilty as charged, my love," he admitted with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.
Emilia couldn't help but smile back.
"Don't worry I forgive you since I love you to the moon and back."
"Come sit with me," Chen Tian said, patting the empty space beside him.
Emilia walked over and sat down, her curiosity piqued.
"Tskkk," Leng Zhiqing observed from a distance, her expression showing a mix of annoyance and jealousy.
Aria wasn't doing any better as she watched the scene unfold.
For some reason, she didn't like the way Emilia and Chen Tian looked at each other.
It made her feel uneasy, almost as if she was being replaced.
As Chen Tian began to explain what happened, Emilia began to learn about what happened before she came in.
"Why can't they become cultivators?" Emilia wondered aloud.
She didn't see any problem with them becoming cultivators.
When she also started cultivating and entered the Body Refinement Realm, she felt very powerful, like she could accomplish anything.
That feeling was very addicting; she loved the rush of energy and the sense of control it gave her.
She couldn't understand why Aria and Leng Zhiqing were being denied the same opportunity.
The girls also had that same question burning in their minds.
They had witnessed how Emilia beat those men in suits who tried to kidnap them and were amazed at her newfound strength.
It was clear that cultivation had changed Emilia's, and they couldn't help but wonder why they couldn't also become like her.
They waited for Chen Tian to give a good explanation.
"Sigh..." Taking a deep breath, Chen Tian looked at the eager faces of Aria and Leng Zhiqing and began to explain the situation.
"You can't become cultivators because there is a flaw in this world."
"A what?" The girls couldn't believe what they were hearing.
"A flaw," Chen Tian repeated.
"You see, for someone to become a cultivator, they need to feel the spiritual Qi around them and be able to manipulate it.
After that, the person needs to absorb the spiritual Qi into their own body and channel it to their dantian, or energy center.
By doing that, they will start strengthening their bodies and start their cultivation path."
Emilia nodded, as she had already learned everything from Chen Tian.
Aria and Leng Zhiqing just listened as they were learning from Chen Tian for the first time.
"So what is the flow that you're talking about?" Emilia asked curiously.
Chen Tian smiled and explained, "The flow refers to the movement of the spiritual Qi in this world.
Initially, I thought it was just my imagination, but after years of attempting to cultivate once more, it was only when I regained my abilities as a cultivator, could sense that something was amiss with the natural flow of spiritual energy. It seemed as if it was being disrupted or blocked in some way."
"Blocked!" the girls exclaimed in surprise.
"But how is that possible? I can feel the Qi perfectly fine," Emilia said, puzzled.
Chen Tian nodded in understanding. "Yes, the Qi is still present, but it's not flowing as freely as it should be.
It's like there's an obstacle preventing it from reaching its full potential.
"You could feel the Qi just because you are a cultivator, but if you are a normal mortal being, you might not be able to sense it," Chen Tian explained.
"I don't understand a thing about Qi," Emilia admitted, her brows furrowing in confusion.
Aria and Leng Zhiqing were also perplexed, their eyes darting back and forth between Emilia and Chen Tian.
"Mm, let me put it in simpler terms," Chen Tian offered.
"Emilia, can you try and gather some Qi from your surroundings and use it to improve your cultivation?" Chen Tian asked.
Emilia nodded hesitantly and closed her eyes, trying to focus her energy.
After a few moments, she opened her eyes in surprise. "I can't," she exclaimed, her voice filled with wonder.
Aria and Leng Zhiqing exchanged glances, not knowing what happened.
"Right, you can feel the Qi in the air and even attract it towards your body, but you can't actually use it for cultivation," Chen Tian explained.
"It's like trying to catch water with your hands; you can feel it, but you can't hold onto it."
'Something is definitely making things impossible for a cultivator to be born in this world,' Chen Tian frowned as he thought about it.
"Then how did Emilia become a cultivator?" Leng Zhiqing asked curiously.
If what Chen Tian said is accurate, it means that Emilia cannot become a cultivator in this world.
Chen Tian expression changed as he heard Leng Zhiqing question.
"Um, well, Emilia used a different kind of energy for her cultivation," he explained briefly.
"While most cultivators in this world rely on the spiritual energy of their surroundings, there are other energies that the cultivator could use to cultivate."
"Other energies?"
Upon hearing Chen Tian's words, Emilia quickly understood what he was referring to.
But Aria and Leng Zhiqing exchanged confused glances.
"Then can't we use the same energy that Emilia used to cultivate?" Aria asked, her eyes wide with curiosity.
"Cough... Well, yes, but."
"But what? Is it not possible?" Aria asked.
"It's possible," he replied, his voice filled with hesitation.
Leng Zhiqing's eyebrows furrowed in thought as she processed this new information. "So, why don't you let us use that energy then? If it's possible, it could be great if we could cultivate like you and Emilia."
"It's not that simple," he said, his voice tinged with worry.
"The source of that energy is a bit complicated, not to mention the process of harnessing it."
"Don't worry I can take care of it," Aria reassured him confidently.
She wasn't worried about the difficulties Chen Tian mentioned.
"Complicated? That just makes it more interesting! I love a good challenge." Leng Zhiqing nodded in agreement, her determination shining through her eyes.
"We won't back down easily. If there's a way to become a cultivator like Emilia, it's worth trying; if she can do it, we also can.
"Hahaha!!" Emilia burst into laughter, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
She knew exactly what kind of energy Chen Tian was talking about.
Chen Tian also sighed.
"Why are you laughing?" Leng Zhiqing frowned and asked Emilia.
"I'm not laughing," Emilia replied, but the smile was still on her face.
"You guys are in for a wild ride, but trust me, you will feel good about it," Emilia said confidently.
"Emilia!" Chen Tian called out, his eyes widened by Emilia's bold statement.
"What do you mean by a wild ride? Are you saying that the energy that you used isn't hard to get?" Aria asked, her voice filled with curiosity.
Emilia nodded, her smile growing wider. "Yes, Chen Tian even has that energy right now."
"Where?" Both Aria and Leng Zhiqing asked eagerly, their eyes darting towards Chen Tian.
Chen Tian looked slightly taken aback by the sudden attention but quickly composed himself.
"Girls, I think we should..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Aria interrupted,
"No, Chen Tian, please tell us! We're dying to know." Leng Zhiqing nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Chen Tian hesitated for a moment, then sighed.
"Girls, if he doesn't want to tell you, I can try to find out for you," Emilia offered, her voice filled with determination.
Leng Zhiqing immediately perked up, her excitement growing.
Chen Tian looked at Emilia, stupefied.
"What are you trying to do?" He whispered in bewilderment.
Emilia smiled mischievously and replied, "I just want to help satisfy their curiosity. Husband, don't worry I know you don't hate it."
Chen Tian shook his head in disbelief, realizing that he couldn't stop Emilia once her mind was set.
"Here, girls, that is the source of the energy," Emilia said as she grabbed something big.
"What!" Chen Tian was utterly shocked when Emilia unexpectedly reached for his rod beneath his clothes.
The faces of both the girls turned crimson with a mix of embarrassment and astonishment.
"Girls, are you interested in learning about dual cultivation?" Emilia inquired, wearing a mischievous smile as she gazed at both Aria and Leng Zhiqing.