Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 153: “Vegetative Person”

Legends said that during the founding of the Great Yu Dynasty, there once was a cultivation genius with a talent that nearly rivaled that of immortals. He possessed an innate affinity for spells, capable of mastering any spell swiftly. This cultivation genius’ progress far surpassed what anyone could have imagined, achieving the cultivation realm every cultivator pursued for a lifetime with record speed. He reached the Transcendent Tribulation Stage, and his title was “Myriad Arts Daoist Lord.”

According to ancient records, the Myriad Arts Daoist Lord learned the Tree-Planting Mantra in his youth, spending only an hour to master what would have taken others days or even months. After the willow seed was planted, it rooted itself to the ground and grew into a sturdy tree that flowered and fruited. For a while, it became a celebrated tale, and its reputation resonated throughout the ages, the story being passed down even to this day.

Tao Yaoye compared the Myriad Arts Daoist Lord to Lu Yang and felt that Lu Yang still had the upper edge. After all, although both of them took an hour to comprehend the Dao and rapidly grew a tree that flowered, Lu Yang had used the Earth Escape Spell to plant the seed and the tree had fruited two Lu Yang instead.

“Senior Brother Lu is still more impressive,” Tao Yaoye mumbled to herself.

Two people were hanging from the tree, and both were Lu Yang. One was Lu Yang’s original form, while the other Lu Yang wore clothes woven from willow leaves at the expense of a completely leafless willow tree; all the leaves had been depleted for the decency of Lu Yang’s clone.

“Which step went wrong?” Lu Yang persistently searched for the crux of the problem.

However, the result was no different from before—he couldn’t figure out the reason.

“Lu Yang, you’ve become a vegetative person!”[1] the Everlasting Immortal Fairy gloated loudly.

“Shut up.” Lu Yang’s face was stormy. “Forget it, let’s get down first.”

Lu Yang wriggled his body and confirmed that nothing would be affected. Then, he severed the willow branch behind his neck and landed on the ground with a grunt.

He looked at his clone and attempted to use his mental power to control the other party. To his surprise, his clone’s fingers did move.

Under Lu Yang’s control, the “vegetative person” also cut off the willow branch behind his neck and landed successfully.

Once both Lu Yangs detached themselves from the willow tree, it swiftly withered, shrinking back to a willow seed, devoid of vitality and unable to germinate anymore.

Lu Yang tried manipulating his clone’s movement and gradually got used to it with practice. Eventually, he could multitask, moving about himself while controlling his clone.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy tried to claim credit. “Hehe, this is all thanks to me! You can control the clone because you have opened up your mental space, resulting in your mental power being much stronger than other Foundation Establishment cultivators. Now, think back, how did you open your mental space in the first place?”

Lu Yang pondered for a bit and replied earnestly, “It’s because you tried to take over my body and forced your way in, which opened my mental space.”

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s face darkened as she stressed, “It was fake. I’ve told you, I was faking it!”

Judging by the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s intelligence quotient, Lu Yang now believed that she was indeed putting on an act back then.

Lu Yang continued to explore the limits of his clone. It could only move within a twenty-meter radius. Beyond that, he could no longer sense the presence of his clone. In other words, twenty meters was the range of Lu Yang’s mental power.

However, within this twenty-meter radius, only the first ten meters allowed precise control. Between ten to twenty meters, his control would diminish the further the distance was.

Lu Yang’s clone was also not sturdy enough, just like willow wood.

“Is it because willow wood is an ordinary item? That’s why it isn’t very sturdy?”

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Lu Yang wanted to give it another attempt with a real spirit plant. However, he hadn’t collected any tree seeds prior to this, so he had nothing suitable.

“Senior Brother Lu, why don’t you try with this peach tree seed? It’s not an ordinary item.” Tao Yaoye noticed Lu Yang’s struggle and kindly handed him another seed.

She observed Lu Yang in excitement. She loved exploring new things and unsolved mysteries, and the most intriguing mystery of them all thus far was Lu Yang.

“That wouldn’t be appropriate. How many contribution points is it? I’ll buy it.” Becoming a spy in the diabolic creed had rewarded Lu Yang with plenty of contribution points, and he still hadn’t finished spending them.

“No need. This peach seed is from Spotless Peak, so it’s free.”

Lu Yang decided to keep Tao Yaoye’s kindhearted gesture in mind and attempted to plant the peach tree. He buried the peach seed in the soil and activated the Tree-Planting Mantra, but nothing happened. He wondered, “Could it be that it requires the Shrinking Earth spell?” I had used Shrinking Earth when I planted the willow seed.

“Shrinking Earth.” Lu Yang shrank into the earth again and activated the Tree-Planting Mantra.

This time, it worked.

Right before Tao Yaoye, a sturdy peach tree burst forth from the soil, producing two Lu Yangs from its branches; one was the real Lu Yang, while the other was the “vegetative person” Lu Yang with a pink blush applied to his cheeks.

Lu Yang’s eyes twitched. “Why does this peach tree even come with dye? Never mind, as long as it works.”

As Lu Yang controlled his clone’s movements, joy surged through him. He could sense that his clone’s physical strength had improved, now achieving seventy to eighty percent of his own. This is already very impressive.

Just imagine! When I use the Tree-Planting Mantra in battle, it will produce two of me, with the other me bearing seventy to eighty percent of my strength while also coordinating with me seamlessly. My combat power will instantly soar, catching my enemies off guard.

Tao Yaoye also had the same line of thought and admired Lu Yang. The Myriad Arts Daoist Lord was a genius, but he simply followed the tried-and-tested methods of predecessors without innovation. But look at Senior Brother Lu! He forcibly transformed it into an offensive spell with formidable power!

Right then, Sixth Elder watched Lu Yang quietly from the sky and turned to leave. She was originally concerned that Tao Yaoye might not be able to answer some of Lu Yang’s queries, so she thought that she could step in to help fulfill her responsibility as an elder. But from the looks of it now, I should just leave this task to Little Yun and not overstep my role.

“Little Yun said that Lu Yang’s talent in spells is adequate to establish his own sect...” Sixth Elder was skeptical. It’s true that his talent is sublime, but can disciples actually learn anything from him if he starts a sect?

Lu Yang was engrossed in his training, becoming increasingly proficient in manipulating the clone. On the other hand, Tao Yaoye observed from the side, gaining a deeper understanding of the Tree-Planting Mantra—naturally, the normal Tree-Planting Mantra.

As the sky gradually turned dark, Lu Yang felt it would be inconvenient for him to linger on Spotless Peak, so he bid goodbye to Tao Yaoye before heading to the Great Mission Hall to exchange for some items. I can’t always use Tao Yaoye’s seeds. I have to buy my own supply as a backup.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy put up both hands in approval. I can finally indulge in a shopping spree!

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After Lu Yang left, Tao Yaoye’s expression changed. She felt an inexplicable pressure that was suffocating.

Danger!

She turned her head helplessly and transmitted an auditory message to her master. “Shifu, when you come over, could you please let me know beforehand? It’s really hard for me to hold my breath every time.”

Sixth Elder stood behind Tao Yaoye with an innocent expression. “I forgot that you are not at the Golden Core Stage yet.” Sixth Elder had subconsciously assumed that all her disciples were at the Golden Core Stage.

Tao Yaoye, “...”

Is this retribution? I teased Senior Brother Lu for his low cultivation in the morning, and now it’s my turn.

Sixth Elder didn’t forget her purpose for coming. “Do you have feelings for Lu Yang?”

Tao Yaoye’s cheeks flushed red. Although she usually appeared easygoing, she was unwilling to discuss this topic with her, regardless of her feelings. “Shifu, what are you talking about? Senior Brother Lu and I have a normal relationship.”

Sixth Elder continued, “Recently, Hongxia keeps asking me what kind of person Lu Yang is. I suspect that she has heard about how outstanding Lu Yang is and wants to introduce her disciple to Lu Yang. You have to be careful if you have feelings for him.” Sixth Elder looked confident, convinced that her guess was spot on.

Luo Hongxia was the palace leader of the Moon Laurel Celestial Palace.

Tao Yaoye rolled her eyes and made no comment.

In the eyes of outsiders, it might be an odd scene of a master and disciple staring at each other in silence. However, if one looked at it from another perspective, it could also be interpreted as the master and disciple sharing a deep connection that needed no words.

1. In Chinese, the term for “plant” is combined with the character for “person” to refer to someone in a vegetative state. ☜