Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 896: Learning the Play-Dead Technique

The remaining sixty percent of the cultivation technique would be difficult to revise, not something Lu Yang could grasp with just a few pointers, and explaining it to him in depth would be like pulling a seedling to help it grow faster, hindering his growth. Thus, Yun Zhi felt that it would be simpler to modify it herself.

“Leave the matter of the cultivation technique to me.”

Hearing he wouldn’t have to revise the cultivation technique, Lu Yang secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Having Big Senior Sister around is wonderful; I don’t even have to worry about the cultivation technique.

Wait, didn’t I previously vow to complete the cultivation technique independently without Big Senior Sister’s help?

After a moment of inner conflict, Lu Yang decided that he shouldn’t decline Yun Zhi’s goodwill. I'd better not mention it, lest it strain our relationship as senior sister and junior brother or give outsiders the impression that I plan to strike out on my own.

“Xiao Yangzi, didn’t you say you’d complete the cultivation technique yourself? Why did you hand it to Lass Yun?”

Lu Yang was silent.

“Hmm? Xiao Yangzi, why aren’t you speaking?”

Immortal Fairy, if you keep questioning, you’ll lose a minister and a pillar of the Great Dou Dynasty.

To divert the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s attention, Lu Yang quickly changed the subject. “By the way, Immortal Fairy, can one commune with heaven and earth through the Play-Dead Technique?”

“Of course not. The Play-Dead Technique puts you in a death state. Communing with heaven and earth requires you to be in a near-death state. They’re two completely different things.”

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s eyes sparkled as she leaned toward Lu Yang. “Xiao Yangzi, are you interested in the Play-Dead Technique? Wanna learn it?

“The Play-Dead Technique is my pride and joy. I guarantee there’s no downside to learning it. Only my trusted confidants are qualified to learn it.

“Look at Little Ling and Lianyi. Though they’re outer disciples, I deeply love them. I made an exception and imparted the technique to them.

“Now look at Bu Yaolian. Though he’s an inner menial disciple, he lacks immortal affinity. I won’t impart it to him!”

Lu Yang had never heard of inner menial disciples before. Does our Everlasting Lineage need menial labor?

He initially wanted to refuse. The Play-Dead Technique doesn’t suit my heroic and dashing sword cultivator image. But faced with the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s limpid eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to say no.

“Alright, I’ll learn it.”

“Come, call me ‘teacher,’” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy said gleefully. This is Xiao Yangzi’s first time learning a technique from me; I can be considered his teacher now.

If Xiao Yangzi is the Second Dou Emperor, I’ll be considered the Imperial Tutor.

To look the part, she specially changed into a loose, dark Confucian robe and held two books, appearing quite erudite.

Lu Yang’s eye twitched at the sight, but on second thought, he should indeed call her ‘teacher’ since he was learning from her.

Resigned, he cupped his fists in proper student etiquette and respectfully addressed her, “Teacher.”

“You won’t lose out by being my disciple. Back then, I was the Barbarian Tribe's teacher, and everyone respectfully called me ‘Barbarian Teacher.’ As my disciple, you have the same seniority as the Ancient Barbarians. That’s very senior.”

So... I am now not only Man Gu’s senior brother but also his ancestor?

“Teacher, could we learn the Play-Dead Technique after Big Senior Sister finishes revising the cultivation technique?”

Lu Yang felt it was safer with Yun Zhi present.

“Sure.”

Having just become the Imperial Tutor, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy was in high spirits and agreed to whatever Lu Yang said.

After about four hours, the Divine Transfiguration Chapter of the Clear Heart True Nature Mantra was handed to Lu Yang.

He carefully pored over it, feeling ashamed. Big Senior Sister’s wording is precise, her sentences concise—far beyond what I’m capable of.

Lu Yang could vaguely discern that Yun Zhi hadn’t written it from scratch but had revised his subpar draft, following his line of thought. She has really gone through much trouble.

Circulating through one macrocosmic loop with the cultivation technique was exceedingly smooth, without the slightest blockage, which meant the cultivation technique suited him perfectly.

“Don’t rush with matters of cultivation techniques, Little Junior Brother. One day, you can write one even without my help.”

“I will work hard!” Lu Yang’s fighting spirit soared. He vowed that he absolutely wouldn’t trouble Yun Zhi with writing the cultivation technique the next time!

“By the way, Big Senior Sister, the Immortal Fairy will be teaching me the Play-Dead Technique in a bit.”

“Play-Dead Technique?” Yun Zhi was also interested in this technique. It had played an integral role in Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi’s survival. Previously, when Jiang Lianyi challenged her, she had even relied on it to fight to a draw with Yun Zhi. Truly a divine skill.

Soon, Teacher Everlasting began her lesson. Lu Yang sat upright and solemn as the student, while Yun Zhi crossed her legs, sipping tea and listening from the side.

“The Play-Dead Technique is a top-tier art I created, concerning life and death, time and karma. It is quite challenging. Back then, Little Ling and Lianyi struggled significantly to barely grasp it.

“However, with your talent and my guidance, I believe learning it shouldn’t be difficult, Xiao Yangzi.

“The Play-Dead Technique is a heaven-deceiving art. To deceive the heavens, one must first deceive oneself.

“One must harbor a heart to seek death, with the heart like dead ashes. Only by maintaining this state can one fool everyone and sever karma.

“One must also preserve a sliver of vitality. This is the key to coming back from the dead.”

Speaking about familiar topics, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy grew animated, gesturing excitedly. Both Lu Yang and Yun Zhi listened attentively, greatly satisfying her desire to be a teacher and role model.

The only flaw was her flighty mind; sometimes, she would digress to another topic while lecturing.

Fortunately, Lu Yang had known her long enough and gotten used to her way of speaking, easily following her train of thought.

“Well, Xiao Yangzi, have you learned it?”

“I can try.” Lu Yang felt he had grasped about seventy to eighty percent and could give it a shot.

“Jiayou, Xiao Yangzi!”

Lu Yang took two deep breaths, calmed himself, and tuned out the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s shouts, focusing solely on immersing himself in the mental state of seeking death. Following her instructions, he circulated the mystic art and silently recited the incantation, concealing a sliver of vitality within his death-seeking heart.

His consciousness grew heavier; he lacked even the strength to open his eyes. Finally, darkness enveloped him, and he lost all sensation.

“Is this considered a success?” Yun Zhi turned to ask the Everlasting Immortal Fairy.

The creator of the Play-Dead Technique scrutinized Lu Yang’s deathly appearance. “On the surface, it looks genuine. Best to give it a series of tests.”

“For example?”

“For example, when Lianyi executed the Play-Dead Technique, Little Ling woke her by burning her. You could try that.”

Yun Zhi raised her hand, a golden flame appearing in her palm, radiating terrifying heat and a destructive aura. She hesitated whether to scorch her little junior brother.

What if it backfires?

As Yun Zhi deliberated, a figure rushed over to her.

“Big Senior Sister, it’s terrible! Junior Brother Lu is dead!” Dai Bufan held an extinguished soul lamp. An extinguished lamp signified the person’s death. Noticing Lu Yang’s lamp extinguished, he rushed over in panic to consult Yun Zhi.

Then, he saw Lu Yang lying lifelessly on the ground, with Yun Zhi wielding a destructive golden flame, about to incinerate him.

“Big Senior Sister, you...” Dai Bufan gulped.

Have I stumbled upon a murder scene?

He quietly backed away, ready to flee.

Yun Zhi hesitated for a bit, then explained, “If I say that Little Junior Brother committed suicide, would you believe me?”

Dai Bufan had no idea what to say. Why don't you guess whether I'll believe that?