I Materialized the Cultivation Game

Chapter 5: Chapter 5: There’s No Such Thing as Spiritual Power, It’s All Made Up!

The pavilion under these three old elms provides a refreshing and comfortable sensation even during the hot season, making it an ideal spot for summer rest.

This is why Chen Han likes to take a nap here, even though his residence is equipped with air conditioning for cooling, as excessive air conditioning is not beneficial for his health.

It’s also normal to feel this way under a big tree.

Firstly, it shields from direct sunlight.

Secondly, the transpiration of the trees can absorb heat.

Thirdly, the presence of trees influences air circulation.

Fourthly, without direct sunlight, ground radiation is reduced.

These three old elm trees have lush branches and leaves, with a vast area covered by their canopies and branches, making this place refreshing and comfortable even in the hottest weather.

Initially, this was due to natural causes, but now, with the construction of special spiritual acupoints, he feels a mystical sensation; the refreshment and comfort have intensified, not just remaining on the body’s surface but penetrating deep into the heart.

The air seems to improve rapidly, pores want to open during every breath, greedily inhaling.

This feeling is too marvelous, definitely caused by the special spiritual acupoint.

”Mr. Zhao, these three old elms are now ancient trees over 300 years old,” Xiaoyu’s introducing voice sounded as she led Mr. Zhao and his group towards here.

However, Chen Han did not see any unusual expressions from the group, evidently unable to see the white light and wandering runes within the pavilion.

Xiaoyu continued introducing as she walked: ”The planting of these three old elms has its origins, with disasters occurring continuously at that time, and banditry rampant, the people from miles around came to pray to the Demon-Vanquishing Celestial Venerable for blessing and protection.”

”The current Patriarch, feeling moved, guided by the Demon-Vanquishing Celestial Venerable, planted these three elms together with representatives from miles around, because in the Taoist Sect, elms have the meaning of protection, guardianship, and suppressing evil spirits.”

”After the planting of the elms, the current Patriarch also followed the methods of the predecessors, organizing young and strong men from miles around for training, striking bandits externally, and suppressing evil spirits internally; even back then, Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty would come to water the elms and pray to the Demon-Vanquishing Celestial Venerable.”

”The three elms, long funded by the Chen Family, have also developed spirituality and emit spiritual qi, so within the range of the three old elms, one feels very refreshing and comfortable even in the hottest weather.”

Xiaoyu felt a bit embarrassed while telling this story.

They were just three old trees, yet the Chen Family concocted such a magical story.

As for how these three old elms were planted, who could know?

And as for the Emperor personally watering and the spiritual qi, it was all fabricated by the Chen Family.

After all, no one knows, and if someone disputes, let them provide evidence.

Besides, fabricating stories like this isn’t unique to them; scenic spots all over the country do the same.

A certain famous Daoist temple tourism site even made up a story of an immortal making a wish on a century-old pine tree, then did a big business selling wish tablets.

During holidays, the tree would have over 80,000 wish tablets hanging from it, making millions in income, the branches bent due to the weight, yet no one cared about whether the tree was tired.

So, they simply fabricated a story of an Emperor coming to water it, which is restrained compared to an immortal story.

The only exaggeration is the claim that the three elms have spirituality and emit spiritual qi.

Zhao Kang’s group, though already aware that the Chen Family is not simple—it is a family with inheritance—still found the idea of the trees having spirituality and emitting spiritual qi unbelievable; isn’t it common knowledge that in hot weather, being under the shade of trees feels refreshing and comfortable?

However, as they entered the range of the three old elms, astonishment suddenly appeared on their faces.

Indeed, a wave of refreshing comfort hit them, but it seemed to be different from the feeling of simply being under tree shade in hot weather.

At this moment, the feeling was as if it penetrated the heart, the kind of refreshing comfort seemed to make every pore open, definitely not something simple tree shade could provide.

Moreover, in the moment of their shock, this sensation escalated to another level.

Zhao Kang’s group exchanged glances, seeing the surprise in each other’s eyes; could it be that these old elms really have spirituality and can truly emit spiritual qi?

Stories can be fabricated, but the feeling does not lie.

For a moment, when he looked at the three old elms, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe.

At this time, Xiaoyu was also a little surprised, she had come here to find her senior brother not once, aware of the refreshing and comfortable feeling, but today’s feeling seemed stronger, the comfort over the body was unprecedented.

Naturally, the most surprised was Chen Han, for at that moment not only had the special spiritual acupoint been successfully constructed, but he also received a series of game prompts:

[Congratulations, the wonder of the Chen Family has astounded others, reputation +1!]

[Congratulations, the wonder of the Chen Family has astounded others, reputation +1!]

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”???” Chen Han looked at Mr. Zhao and his group in surprise, as if he had found another way to increase his reputation.

Yesterday, he was a marvel in public, and today, a wondrous scene shocks people.

Checked the upgrade requirements for the sect’s base: 1. 100,000 wealth (25,400/100,000). 2. Reputation 500 (14/500).

Reputation indeed increased by another 12 points.

At that moment, Xiaoyu led a group of people into the pavilion.

”Big brother, do the apple trick.” The little girl obviously remembered what happened yesterday, holding an apple in her hand. As soon as she saw him, she couldn’t wait to run over. Judging by her eager actions, she probably brought the apple just to have him perform the trick.

Chen Han looked at the little girl and didn’t mind fulfilling her small wish. After taking the apple, he said, ”Little sister, watch closely, the apple will disappear.”

As he spoke, he flipped his hand and the apple disappeared into his storage.

”Wow!” The little girl clapped her hands excitedly and tugged at Chen Han’s hands, looking for the apple.

Mr. Zhao and his group showed astonishment again. Just now, after the young master of the Chen Family took the apple, they carefully watched his hands, but couldn’t see how the apple vanished.

They couldn’t believe it. At such a close distance, there were no flaws to be found?

It’s a pity that Chen Han performed the apple trick several times before their eyes, taking it out from storage and putting it back in. The apple vanished and reappeared, yet their eyes widened more and more, unable to see any flaw.

Simply unbelievable.

However, Chen Han felt a bit disappointed. This time, performing a marvel in public did not result in a reputation alert, suggesting that one can only gain reputation once from marveling the same group.

If that’s the case, it’s hard to tell how long it will take to reach 500 reputation.

After all, the Chen Family currently doesn’t have many visitors, and reputation can only be increased if people come to visit.

”Wow, Patriarch Chen’s ancient techniques are truly impressive,” Zhao Kang couldn’t help but marvel.

”Just a little trick,” Chen Han replied humbly.

”Patriarch Chen is too modest,” Zhao Kang and his group didn’t think of it as a little trick. In their confidence, if the Great Magician Liu Qian performed at such a close distance and dressed in short-sleeved jeans, they would still find flaws.

But Patriarch Chen’s trick was flawless in their eyes.

Chen Han then asked with a smile, ”Mr. Zhao, how are you enjoying your visit today? Are you satisfied with our Chen Family’s ancient architecture?”

Zhao Kang immediately said, ”Very satisfied. It’s unbelievable that in Linhe County, there’s a place like the Chen Family, not only are the buildings ancient and beautiful, making one reluctant to leave, but the feel within the range of these three old elm trees is truly awe-inspiring, that refreshing comfort, these are truly spiritual ancient trees.”

Chen Han, hearing this, smiled and said, ”Mr. Zhao, you’re joking. There’s nothing spiritual about them; those are tales made up by predecessors. It’s just the heat of the weather that makes the shade feel cool and comfortable.”

Sometimes denying something can indeed show one’s confidence.

The tale of the spiritual old elm trees was fabricated before, but in such special spiritual acupoints, the special feeling is very real.

Therefore, the more he denied it, the more Mr. Zhao and his group were convinced the story was true.

Sure enough, Mr. Zhao and his group looked at Chen Han with some reproach. Did this young Patriarch of the Chen Family take them for fools?

As if they hadn’t taken refuge from the heat under the shade before.

If the feeling they were experiencing was normal, they would change their last name to his.

However, knowing the truth doesn’t necessarily change their beliefs even if they lack the proof.

Like a very beautiful celebrity claiming to have looks anxiety despite her ordinary appearance.

The more this young Patriarch of the Chen Family said that, the more it proved the sacred nature of these old elm trees, and for a moment, their gaze towards the trees was filled with reverence.

After dealing with the little girl and returning the apple to her, Chen Han looked at the information about the sect’s base in his mind and was drawn to the note about the special spiritual acupoint.

Special Functions: 1. Can be converted into a Sect Base Construction Token from the sect’s base effects. 2. Special Spiritual Acupoint (This is the special functional place of a Cultivation Sect, possessing special effects: Refreshing comfort +2 near the spiritual acupoint, Fresh air +2 near the spiritual acupoint, daily Spiritual Energy Flush at 5:00 AM!).

Chen Han already felt the attributes of refreshing comfort +2 and fresh air +2.

The feeling is truly wonderful.

But seeing the effect of a daily Spiritual Energy Flush at 5:00 AM made him widen his eyes, revealing a strong sense of joy.

Spiritual Qi, this is essential for cultivation in the Shushan World, even if not for cultivation, living in a place with Spiritual Qi nourishes the body, prolongs life, and ensures longevity.

It seemed he saw the greatest hope for survival.