si-mexico Chapter 68 Every cause has its effect
Chapter 68 Every cause has its effect
It's unknown how audacious some people in this world truly are. All that's known is that the gates to some smaller worlds have opened, allowing the spiritual tides to flow in and nourish all things. However, some ambitious individuals in this world fantasize that certain elixirs within these smaller worlds can grant immortality, or that certain cultivation techniques can allow one to fly or teleport. Thus, they are single-mindedly focused on robbing and plundering the things within these smaller worlds, trying every possible means to enter them, and after their visit, they wreak havoc.
The inhabitants of this small world hadn't left the barrier for years, knowing almost nothing about the outside world. Too kind-hearted to perceive the wickedness of those outside, they never imagined, much less that, technology was so advanced and pollutants so abundant beyond their world. Perhaps you wouldn't guess that some politicians from the United States, seeing the exotic plants and herbs in this small world that could prolong life, were seized by greed. Predictably, war broke out.
This war was entirely different from modern warfare waged with firearms. The enemy was using morale to counter our technology, and the outcome was predictable: the war was extremely brutal. Initially, to avoid damaging the plants, trees, and spiritual herbs in the small world, only individual soldiers were deployed. However, it was quickly discovered that individual combat was far too disadvantageous against cultivators, so firearms were used. But once firearms were deployed, it became clear that any explosions caused far too much damage to the small world, making the losses outweigh the gains.
However, the raiders didn't consider the losses to the smaller worlds; some even dropped a series of bombs for something. While these raiders were locked in endless conflict with the outsiders, several smaller world administrators, unable to tolerate it any longer, abruptly ended the Spirit Tide's entry, slamming the gates shut once more. Instantly, there was no way to enter this world anymore; all those who had chaotically intruded were expelled. Yes, they were mercilessly kicked out.
This chaos, fueled by greed and desire, ended in such a disastrous conclusion, leaving a profound lesson for everyone.
Many may not understand why some people suffer tragic fates. Small worlds need the nourishment of spiritual tides, while others are devoid of spiritual energy. Without the spiritual tides, humanity's evolutionary process enters a completely new phase. And how many can resist those immense temptations? Indeed, the temptations are simply too great.
Because of the many things that modern science cannot explain, at the moment those small worlds opened, numerous techniques of flying and escaping, ancient cultivation methods, exotic flowers and herbs, and spiritual fruits were all things that people today had never seen before. Even some mythical beasts that appeared in the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* did not survive in these small worlds, but instead existed within them. This can only mean that the world we live in is no longer suitable for them.
You see, these various smaller worlds were originally prepared to open their doors, exchange ideas, and learn about the development of each other over the past hundreds or thousands of years. However, this world has chosen the path of technology, not the path of ancient martial arts. The path of technology is often accompanied by war, and no longer with cold weapons, but with firearms. Humanity seems to be heading further and further down the path of self-destruction.
Therefore, the many leaders of this small world, wise and insightful, decisively chose to close the door quickly. Ah, perhaps closing the door and living one's own life isn't such a bad thing after all.
In this complex and ever-changing world, people can't help but wonder: where does the future lie? Should we continue to pursue the unknown, or return to a quiet, self-enclosed existence?
If firearms were deployed on a large scale, they would surely destroy this world. Lin Yue and Gong Yong couldn't help but sigh, realizing that there were so many opportunities for communication, opportunities for the people of this world to correct their mistakes.
They are well aware that our development may be a mistake for society. Perhaps what we need to consider is that while technological development is feasible, we must not prioritize profit above all else. We must first consider human factors, and the natural environment is of paramount importance. We must not pollute the environment to the point of destroying our very means of survival.
But this trouble was of their own making, and who could save these people? Lin Yue and Gong Yong were plunged into deep worry. They understood that change wouldn't happen overnight, but without action, the future would be bleak. They decided to start with themselves, doing their utmost to influence those around them, hoping to awaken the conscience of more people and work together to protect this world.
On this challenging and unknown road, their steps may be difficult, but their faith has never wavered.
While Gong Yong and Lin Yue lamented the injustice of society and the environmental damage caused by the massive deployment of firearms by various countries, threatening human survival, they had no idea that they had already been exposed to the eyes of political figures from various nations. You might ask how they were exposed; well, where aren't there spies these days? Before the war and plague, Rongcheng had as many as 100,000 spies.
It's unclear who leaked Gong Yong and Lin Yue's family information to the powerful figures. They all yearn for immortality, hoping for eternal life, and covet what Lin Yue and Gong Yong possess, even wanting the elixirs Lin Yue refines. However, they are unaware that Lin Yue and Gong Yong are merely novice cultivators. What does novice mean? It means the most ordinary, common cultivators, still in the initial stages, barely even beginning their alchemy training, lacking sufficient time to improve themselves.
During this chaotic period, Lin Yue and Gong Yong were exhausted and had no time to improve their cultivation. Their three children, due to the chaos in the outside world, were unable to attend school regularly, spending their time either in Lin Yue's spatial dimension or confined at home. Alas, this period was truly chaotic.
Lin Yue and Gong Yong were filled with worry, facing external threats on one hand and concerns about their children's future on the other. Even so, they did not give up, persevering through this difficult situation, hoping one day to see peace and tranquility.
Reality is often harsh, and accidents always catch people off guard. Yes, it was an accident. Lin Yue and Gong Yong were on their way to a villa to treat some wounded soldiers. Lin Yue's car had been tampered with at the foot of the building, and the family of five was speeding along the highway. Suddenly, Lin Yue discovered the brakes were malfunctioning. The car crashed through the fence at high speed, detonating a bomb planted in Lin Yue's car beforehand.
Fortunately, just as the car crashed into the fence, Lin Yue took the family of five into her spatial dimension. When the car exploded, the family of five was unharmed. However, when Lin Yue and Gong Yong discovered inside the spatial dimension that the car had been tampered with and contained a bomb, they knew that without Lin Yue's spatial dimension, they would have certainly died.
Therefore, Lin Yue and Gong Yong made a crucial decision—to flee. It truly was fleeing, because during this time, various political figures from different countries had been trying to buy things from Lin Yue through various means. Fortunately, due to their fear of the apocalypse, Lin Yue had stockpiled a large amount of supplies, with plenty remaining. They were self-sufficient in rice, flour, and cooking oil, and their spatial storage was still plentiful. The safety amulets around the three children's necks were completely full, as was Gong Yong's. Therefore, their family of five could survive anywhere.
When Lin Yue's car was pulled from the water and the remains of the family of five were nowhere to be found, most people assumed they were dead. However, leaders of a special national department knew that the family of five should still be alive, but their whereabouts were unknown. Yet, the official public statement was that they had passed away.
Just as the government announced the deaths of Lin Yue and Gong Yong's family in a car accident that resulted in their car falling into water and exploding, the greed of human nature was instantly exposed. Now that the entire family of five is gone, Lin Yue's assets have become the target of everyone's covetousness. Her in-laws were eager to seize Lin Yue's assets. Out of consideration for Lin Yue's safety, the government did not touch her assets, but her in-laws forcibly seized them. First, they seized two apartments facing each other. The apartment opposite originally belonged to Lin Yue and Gong Yong but was later registered under Lin Yue's name. The elderly couple were furious about this and directly occupied it. They also seized a small three-bedroom apartment, which was Gong Yong and Lin Yue's premarital property. Secondly, they wanted to claim a villa as well. Government officials informed them that the other two apartments could be temporarily occupied, but they could not be seized.
But the greedy old man and woman wouldn't listen, continuing to do as they pleased, causing considerable trouble for the country and relevant personnel. Meanwhile, Lin Yue and Gong Yong's family quietly began a new life away from the hustle and bustle.
Finally, the central leadership of the special department, thoroughly annoyed by the greedy old man and woman, issued an order: except for the house they currently live in with Gong Qiang, which Lin Yue bought for them and which cannot be transferred to their names, they are only allowed to live there. All other properties are to be nationalized by the state, and banners will be posted prohibiting anyone from living in or renting them out.
After the order was issued, the elderly couple were taken to the police station and detained for half a month. All their assets were sealed up by relevant government personnel using white sheets or dustproof cloths. To show respect to the family, their specific positions were not disclosed to the public; it was only said that an accident had occurred and the people were missing, but Gong Qiang was not given a clear answer regarding their fate. He was only told that his brother and sister-in-law had been in an accident, their remains had not been found, and their car was severely damaged—the explanation was not very clear.
Gong Qiang knew something must have happened to his brother's family, but he hadn't received any concrete details. Gong Qiang also advised his parents to stop making a scene, otherwise they might anger the authorities and even lose the house they were living in.
Seeing that they couldn't get their hands on all of Lin Yue's assets, the two elderly people set their sights on the hot pot restaurant. However, Old Zhao was shrewd enough to say that Lin Yue had indeed invested in the restaurant, but since she was currently in trouble, she would give a portion of the money to the elderly couple as support, and the rest would be saved for Lin Yue in case she ever returned. When the elderly couple said Lin Yue was dead, Old Zhao simply replied, "The government hasn't issued a death certificate yet, so it doesn't count."
After all this commotion, the old couple finally calmed down a bit, while Lin Yue and Gong Yong's family continued their peaceful life in a secluded place, waiting for the day they could return to the public eye.
You're probably wondering, where did Lin Yue and Gong Yong's family of five go, avoiding the public eye? Lin Yue went home. Yes, her home is the home of the remnant soul Xueyang. They arrived at Shenlong Valley, found the tree branch, and Lin Yue tried to open it, instantly creating waves. The family of five went inside.
Although dilapidated, the place was teeming with life, lush and green, filled with spiritual flowers and fruits, and shaded by immortal trees. Due to the influence of the spiritual energy field, many things had come back to life. Indeed, this place was merely a fragment of space, so it automatically absorbed the surrounding spiritual energy when it had free time.
During the absorption process, Lin Yue was exhausted. She and Gong Yong began tidying up the main hall. They found a side hall with several rooms that were still relatively intact. Lin Yue and Gong Yong started tidying up that side hall. After finishing, they installed an outdoor stove in front of the hall—yes, the kind that can cook, provide warmth, and is also quite aesthetically pleasing. Gong Yong took it out of his spatial storage. After installing the chimney, as the weather was getting cooler, Gong Yong collected the shattered glazed tiles from the ancient buildings. He took some glass from his spatial storage, cut it to the appropriate size, and installed windows, instantly making the room brighter.
Because the three rooms were connected without any partitions, he and Lin Yueyue started collecting wood to make it easier for the children to live. They took out all the chainsaws, chainsaws, and other wood-cutting equipment they had collected before. Gong Yong stored the collected wood in his spatial storage, then released it to dry. He then sawed it piece by piece into thin or thick boards, dividing the room into four separate rooms.
In this secluded place, the family is busy and hardworking, but full of hope, preparing to embrace a new life.
After Lin Yue and her family partitioned their rooms, they began tidying up the main hall. The main entrance had once been cleaved in two, leaving the hall in a state of disrepair. Lin Yue and Gong Yong, along with their three children, spent their free time organizing the hall. They carefully collected the ancestral tablets, soul lamps, and other items, returning them to their original places. Damaged items were replaced with suitable ones from the storeroom. For the broken pieces from the desserts, Lin Yue and Gong Yong went to find large pieces of wood to try and patch them up. They carefully disassembled them, numbered each item, and then meticulously reassembled them.
This is Lin Yue and Gong Yong's daily work. Gradually, the front hall returned to its former appearance, at least regaining its vitality. Lin Yue's family of five has always lived in this front hall. Although the main hall at the back still has much damage, Lin Yue and Gong Yong decided to repair it slowly while they live there, without rushing it.
The children learned a great deal during the recovery process. First, they naturally learned carpentry. Moreover, thanks to the ancient book they received from the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron Elder, all three children had finished reading it and gained a deeper understanding of spiritual flowers, herbs, and fruits, so they began to collect and cultivate them.
In this peaceful place, the family worked together to gradually get their lives back on track, filled with warmth and hope.