Chapter 12

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The next morning at Avenue Bookstore.

Not long after opening for business, two figures walked into the store. These two were naturally Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu.

From afar, Xu Pingqiu had already noticed the young man sitting behind the counter reading a book, Luo Xiu. From this glance, Xu Pingqiu felt that this young man was indeed extraordinary.

Just as he was about to step forward to speak, he was pulled back by Zhang Youwei.

Xu Pingqiu turned his head with a puzzled expression, only to see Zhang Youwei’s serious expression, “Mister doesn’t like to be disturbed when he’s reading.”

Xu Pingqiu immediately understood and nodded slightly. After silently glancing at Luo Xiu, he followed Zhang Youwei to the cultivation technique section.

As the “senior” who had been to the Avenue Bookstore for the third time, Zhang Youwei naturally took up the job of a tour guide and showed Xu Pingqiu around.

“The reason why I chose to believe in Mister is because of the books in this cultivation technique section. At that time, I casually took a book called [Prajna Divine Technique] and wanted to see what was written in this book. However, I couldn’t open this book even if I tried my best. Old Xu, you’ve never heard of such strange things, right?”

Although Zhang Youwei had lowered his voice to not disturb Luo Xiu’s reading, his tone could not hide his excitement.

As if to demonstrate, Zhang Youwei specially picked out the [Prajna Divine Technique] from the bookshelf that he could not open that day and tried it again.

Even though he had been practicing [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] for two days, he still could not open it!

Zhang Youwei sighed helplessly, “It seems that my cultivation is still not enough.” After saying that, he handed the book to Xu Pingqiu and asked, “Do you want to try it? Otherwise, you may think that I’m lying to you.”

Of course, Xu Pingqiu would not think that Zhang Youwei was lying to him. Last night, he followed Zhang Youwei to practice the circulation of spiritual energy. He found that the lower back pain that had been bothering him all this time seemed to be much better.

Although it was only back pain, it proved that [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] was really effective.

Coupled with the palm print that Zhang Youwei had left on the desk last night, Xu Pingqiu had almost completely believed it at this point. He was just a little curious as to what it felt like not to be able to open such a thin book.

Taking the [Prajna Divine Technique] from Zhang Youwei’s hand, Xu Pingqiu examined it carefully. This book looked somewhat similar to [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation]. They both had blue covers and looked very plain. There was no other design on the cover other than the title of the book.

However, the more it was like this, the more it gave people an unfathomable feeling.

Xu Pingqiu tried to flip open the book but found that he really couldn’t open it. It was as though this wasn’t a book but a welded iron plate!

Seeing that Xu Pingqiu’s attempt was fruitless, Zhang Youwei said smugly, “See, I told you!”

Xu Pingqiu shook his head and sighed with emotion, “This bookstore is indeed magical!”

After saying that, he stuffed the [Prajna Divine Technique] back onto the bookshelf.

Then, Xu Pingqiu took out another book from the bookshelf. It had the same blue cover with the words [Lightning Controlling Technique For Beginners] written on it.

When he saw the title of the book, Xu Pingqiu’s eyes revealed a trace of yearning.

Lightning controlling technique.

If he could learn it, wouldn’t he be just like an immortal? How carefree would that be!

When he saw Xu Pingqiu’s gaze, Zhang Youwei patted him on the shoulder with the look of someone who had been there before, “Old Xu, you haven’t even learned how to walk yet, and you’re already thinking about running? This high-grade cultivation technique isn’t something that we can learn now. I think you’d better obediently cultivate the spiritual energy circulation with me first…”

Before he could finish his words, Zhang Youwei was stunned.

He was shocked to see that Xu Pingqiu had actually flipped open this book.

That’s right. It was that kind of nonchalant, casual flipping open just like he would open an ordinary book.

Xu Pingqiu, who had subconsciously flipped open the book, also revealed a trace of astonishment at this moment.

Didn’t Zhang Youwei say that all the books here couldn’t be open?

Why could he open this book? What did it mean?

With a stunned expression, Zhang Youwei pulled out this book from Xu Pingqiu’s hands. However, the moment this blue book entered Zhang Youwei’s hands, it closed automatically.

Zhang Youwei and Xu Pingqiu were slightly shocked, and they looked at each other.

Could this book actually close itself?

Zhang Youwei was stunned. An ominous premonition arose in his heart.

Why did he have the feeling that this book was only willing to let Xu Pingqiu read it and not him?

The book had its own will?

He swallowed his saliva, stretched out his hands, and tried to open the book, but the book did not move an inch.

It was the same feeling as when he tried to open the [Prajna Divine Technique]!

After realizing that he couldn’t open the book, Zhang Youwei’s face turned green. He exerted even more strength in his hands, but it was useless.

After trying for a long time, Zhang Youwei finally gave up and handed the book back to Xu Pingqiu.

Xu Pingqiu took the book with a dumbfounded look and tried to open it. He found that it was as normal as flipping through an ordinary book.

Then, they looked at each other and saw the same thoughts in each other’s eyes.

It seemed that only Xu Pingqiu could open this book. Or rather, it seemed that this book was really unwilling to open for Zhang Youwei!

Zhang Youwei’s expression became even darker. He pulled Xu Pingqiu to Luo Xiu.

Although Luo Xiu was still reading, Zhang Youwei couldn’t care less. He couldn’t help but ask in a low voice, “Sir, why is it that I can’t open this [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners], but he can?”

Luo Xiu had just finished reading the page. He closed the book in his hand and calmly looked at Zhang Youwei, “Books also have spirituality. Not everyone can open every immortal cultivation technique book I write. You think that you are choosing the cultivation technique, but in reality, it is the cultivation technique that is choosing the person. Those who are not fated with the immortal cultivation technique, those whose spiritual roots do not match, those who are extremely untalented, and those who harbor evil intentions are unable to open my books.”

Hearing this, Zhang Youwei’s expression turned a little grim. He didn’t know which category he belonged to, but it was a fact that he couldn’t open the book.

At this moment, Xu Pingqiu was already greatly shocked, and his heart had already stirred up a storm.

In that case, he was actually a person suitable to practice this technique!

I, Xu Pingqiu, could also cultivate immortality?!

Thinking of this, Xu Pingqiu couldn’t help but ask, “Boss, may I know how much this [Lightning Controlling Technique] is?”

Although he was already trying his best to conceal his emotions, his slightly trembling voice still revealed his excitement.

This appearance made Zhang Youwei, who was beside him, feel envious.

Damn it, why can’t I learn this lightning controlling technique?

Luo Xiu glanced at him and said indifferently, “It’s [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners], not [Lightning Controlling Technique]. As for the price of this book, it is 50 million yuan.”

After saying that, Luo Xiu took off his glasses and began to wipe them. He didn’t give him any room to bargain.

Xu Pingqiu was slightly stunned because Zhang Youwei had never discussed the price with him.

He didn’t expect that a book could be sold at such an expensive price.

However, unlike Zhang Youwei, who was here for the first time, Xu Pingqiu quickly gritted his teeth and nodded, “Alright, 50 million it is!”

After saying that, he immediately took out his checkbook and wrote down a check for 50 million.

Luo Xiu nodded slightly and reminded him, “Although this book has already recognized you, if you want to cultivate this book, you still need to learn [The Basics of Spiritual Energy Circulation] first. After all, if you don’t work hard on your foundation, any cultivation technique or move that you learn only has the form but no substance. Not only will you be unable to use it successfully, but you might also even end up harming your life.”

Hearing this, Xu Pingqiu immediately became serious and nodded solemnly, “I’ll remember it, sir.”

He did not realize that he had subconsciously changed the way he addressed Luo Xiu from ‘boss’ to ‘sir,’ just like Zhang Youwei.

In the east, the word “sir” could mean “teacher” or a respected “senior.”

It was really strange for two middle-aged men in their forties to address a young man who looked to be in his early twenties as “sir.”

However, the two of them did not feel that it was out of place at all.

At this moment, Luo Xiu raised his eyes and looked at Xu Pingqiu,”I can see that there is already spiritual energy circulating in your body. I believe that Zhang Youwei has already taken the liberty to teach you the basics of spiritual energy circulation. Practice diligently according to the contents of the book. When you are able to skillfully use spiritual energy, you will naturally be able to start practicing [Lightning Controlling Technique for Beginners]”.

Speaking up to this point, Luo Xiu paused and said, “Of course, if you want to practice here like Zhang Youwei does, you can also do so.

“For 30 million yuan.”