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The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 45: Under Attack
Google Docs LinkLi Lang looked around in confusion as he stayed on all fours. The ground below him continued to tremble, and the purple fog that was engulfing the entire coliseum was adding to the chaos.Thankfully, the shaking soon stopped. Numerous disciples cried out in panic throughout the venue, but Li Lang decided to chase after Ling Xue.What is she up to…Everyone was in a panic but she was running with a purpose in mind. Is there somewher...
Corpo Age - Chapter 155: Hop! Step! Jump!
Google Docs LinkBurksby - Halls CorporationInside one of the largest gymnasiums in Elevate City, the volleyball tournament held by an executive from SocialCorp swiftly got started as soon as the opening speech ended.There was an impressive prize pool, as expected from SocialCorp, but the majority of teams here had a different objective, drawing the host’s attention. For many small and medium-sized corporations, getting into the good grace of So...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 44: Unlucky
Google Docs LinkOn the upper level of the coliseum, there was a spacious landing where many of Spirit Grove’s elders had gathered to oversee the annual sect competition. At first glance, they were chatting over tea or playing board games, and didn’t seem like they were paying attention at all. However, with their high cultivation, they could easily keep track of everything taking place around them.Two elders in particular were playing a game ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 43: External Qi
Google Docs LinkThe deacon in charge of Li Lang’s arena finally settled the other contestants and made their way up to the platform, causing his opponent, Mei Long, to stop glaring.The deacon proceeded to give them the same spiel, explaining the rules of the fight before declaring the start of a new round.“Fight!”Mei Long wasted no time and jumped straight at Li Lang. Unlike the previous opponent, Mei Long wielded a classic wooden sword emp...
Corpo Age - Chapter 154: Hermes
AN: So as many of you may have noticed, I launched my new series yesterday. Nothing has changed that needs your attention, but I have changed up the Patreon tiers a little to accommodate that. Hope you all have a great Monday!Google Docs LinkI saw a notification for experience points off from the corner of my vision and I quickly pulled up my status to confirm.StatusLevel:25EXP:1720/2500Musculoskeletal:211Neural Reflex:65Visuomotor Coordination:8...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 42: Cultivation Gap
Google Docs LinkAs the fight began, Li Lang’s opponent Pei Fong simply stood there with a smirk.“Come now, Junior. Attack me, I won’t move. Or do you not dare?”Instead of falling for the provocation, Li Lang slowly circled around him. His experience fighting Qi beasts told him charging straight in when he didn’t have the upper hand in speed usually meant he would open himself up to counterattacks.Pei Fong was a cultivator in the fifth s...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 41: Second Sect Competition
Google Docs LinkWith a long gash across his forearm, Li Lang knew he had to end the battle quickly. Letting a fight stall when one was outnumbered and injured was a fool’s errand.Luckily, the wolves were confused, as their leader had been slain. They cautiously surrounded Li Lang but were too indecisive to take action.Li Lang took advantage of that and charged toward his next target. Having just fought with the large leader of the pack, the oth...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 40: Garb Wolves
Google Docs LinkAs the sound of wolves howling rang out once more, Li Lang was forced to make a decision. He could either engage his targets in the dark of night now or wait until morning.I should be able to handle them…That’s why I chose this task in the first place.Garb Wolves were typically low-level Qi beasts. They were weak enough that even those without any cultivation could defeat them if they were properly equipped. However, that was ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 39: Toxins
Google Docs LinkIt didn’t take long for the auto-analyzer to finish processing the small piece of flesh from the bedridden test subject. Li Lang only took a brief glance at the results before he frowned.“These results…The flesh itself is poisoned by a strange toxin, but it couldn’t figure out how the toxins infiltrated the body at all. Is it possible for Qi to carry toxins?”“I have no idea, Master. I wish I could help, but I don’t r...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 38: New Direction
Google Docs LinkA lone child was sitting with crossed legs atop a tree stump, sweating profusely. He had his eyes closed and was concentrating so immensely that his expression was that of pain.If one watched carefully, one would be able to see one of his fingers giving off a soft but unstable glow. The glowing was a sign that he had successfully expressed his Qi externally.The boy took in a deep breath as he tried to force more Qi out and envelop...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 37: Courting
Google Docs LinkAfter having spoken to the independent cultivator Ri Xin some more, Li Lang gathered all the Yellow Wind Flowers he could and brought a sample of every material he came across into Ruby’s artifact space. He then made his way back to Xiang Yang as he thought about the things he had learned from the conversation.Li Lang lamented at the fact how unlikely it was for him to see Ri Xin again, as he was touring the entire Violet Isles ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 36: Sacrifices of Science
Google Docs LinkA week had passed since the start of the experiments. Each subject had been given instructions based on their aptitude, and all that was left was for them to cultivate as instructed over a period of time.The first weekly check-in with the subjects was completed smoothly and the collected samples were awaiting analysis in his lab. It would require more data and time before Li Lang could draw any conclusions.However, Li Lang didn’...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 35: Let the Experiments Begin
Google Docs Link“Umm, hi again.” Li Lang awkwardly greeted the strongest cultivator among the new disciples.Ling Xue ignored his greeting and took the seat furthest away from Li Lang.“...I just wanted to say thank you for saving me the other time in Xiang Yang.”“Hmph.” She turned her head away disdainfully.Li Lang scratched his cheeks at the awkward silence, with the two being the only ones in the carriage, but thankfully, the Skyrunn...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 34: Ling Xue
Google Docs LinkLi Lang stared at the familiar girl who was currently being cheered on the stage. As she stepped off, Li Lang reminisced back on when she had saved him from the hoodlums after him and Wei Ping.When she got off the arena, her eyes snapped to Li Lang and locked gazes with him despite being so far apart.…Was I staring that hard?He reflexively looked away, embarrassed at the fact he had been caught red-handed.“Junior Li, what did ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 33: Spectator
Google Docs Link“What, you ate the pill?” Elder Ma asked with a stern expression immediately after he recovered from his shock.“That’s correct. I only figured out the few herbs I know from the taste and effects.”“That’s…a very dangerous thing to do! What if you couldn’t handle the pill or were poisonous?”“...I’m not sure what to say.”“And you came out of the room so confidently…”All I did was respectfully nod your ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 32: The Second Round
Google Docs Link“Next! Li Lang!”The entire room immediately gazed at the youngest contestant present. Some sneered or looked worried, while some were indifferent.As Li Lang made his way up to Elder Ma, the other participants conversed openly.“I feel relieved I won’t be last place at least…”“Come on, are you really going to compare yourself with a new disciple? I just can’t believe the sect would allow a beginner to participate and...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 31: Only Child
Google Docs Link“What do you mean you won’t be joining? All disciples have to participate.” Yang Quan said with a strained voice.“I will be participating, just in another event. I’m more of an alchemist than a fighter.”“What? Wait…” A look of realization hit Yang Quan. “Is that why Elder Cao brought you into the sect?”“Exactly so.”The young boy grimaced at the news. He had known Elder Cao as a formidable fighter first be...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 30: Sect Competition
Google Docs LinkBefore it was time for Spirit Grove’s annual sect competition, Li Lang received another visit from Elder Cao.“Li Lang, I heard you’ve successfully learned to refine the Qi Replenishment Pill.” The elder said as soon as Li Lang exited from the refining room.“That is… correct, Elder.”“Good, good, good. May I see your latest work?”“Of course, elder.” Li Lang handed a bottle of freshly refined pills over. “Here...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 29: Skysoar Kick
Google Docs LinkInside a narrow alley in the city of Xiang Yang, two children found themselves surrounded. On both ends of the street, a pair of adult men were closing in on them.One of the boys with an abnormally large head was currently trying to break through on one end. After having exchanged a round of blows with one of the adult assailants, he realized his punches were too weak despite having a higher cultivation. He wasn’t to be blamed, ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 28: Recruiting Subjects
Google Docs LinkA young malnourished boy navigated around the backstreets of Xiang Yang with ease. He had grown up here and knew all the shortcuts in the city. He soon arrived at one of the poorer neighborhoods to chase after a rumor.The young boy easily avoided the less savory people hanging out in the back alleys and arrived at the address he had gotten. He knocked at the flimsy wooden door and within a few seconds, a middle-aged woman answered...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 27: Skyrunner
Google Docs LinkGlancing around at the scenery of the Sky Berth, Li Lang had to take a moment to recollect himself. He found it shockingly similar to the air lots from his old world, where flying vehicles filled the skies except the familiar vehicles became replaced by wooden carriages.He watched as one of the Skyrunners landed straight down like a helicopter, and another took off speedily, like a fighter jet. However, as expected of carriages, t...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 26: Ascension Pill
Google Docs LinkSeveral days had gone by since Li Lang had settled on his new routine as an outer disciple of Sprite Grove. He would cultivate during the morning and nights, while he split his time between training his martial arts and alchemy in between.With three martial arts to train, he would spend the latter parts of the morning training the movement art called ‘Earthbound Steps’. It allowed the practitioner to maintain balance while dod...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 25: Cultivation Techniques
Google Docs LinkWith a decision made, Li Lang quickly decided to check out the basic cultivation technique he found.He took out his sect token and placed it on the counter by the entrance, along with the book. The old lady at the counter took hold of the items for a few seconds before returning them with a smile.“I have deducted five contribution points. You have ninety-five left.”“Thank you, Senior.”The old lady raised an eyebrow at the ...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 24: A Simple Test
Google Docs LinkLi Lang’s mind went into overclock mode as he contemplated how to answer the two elders before him. The two had suddenly pressed him regarding how he succeeded in every single one of his pill refining attempts.Is this not normal? Have I shot myself in the foot or can I get away by posing as a genius? But they’ll easily find out once they spend more time with me…Unsure of the norms or implications of the question, Li Lang dec...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 23: Spirit Grove
Google Docs LinkNot long after the one-star alchemist, Cao Mei, left Li Lang behind, a young boy came in and led Li Lang out of the gigantic tree building to one of the sect dormitories. It was a one-story wooden building, with several tiny rooms that could barely fit a single bed and a desk.Once Li Lang finished stowing his luggage away, he couldn’t stand being cooped up in the tiny room and walked out to the common area. There he found severa...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 22: First Sect
Google Docs Link“Greetings, Senior Cao.” Li Lang clasped his fists and bowed to the woman before him. “I heard you had wanted to speak with me?”The woman had light brown hair and was wearing an olive-green robe. She sat there and stared silently at Li Lang for a few moments before replying.“...Yes, congratulations on becoming an apprentice alchemist. I heard you are not part of any sect, nor do you have a master. Is that right?”“Tha...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 21: Quality and Success Rate
Google Docs LinkThe first thing Li Lang did when he entered the spacious refining room was to carefully inspect the pill furnace. It was made of a bronze-like alloy that he couldn’t identify that exuded a minute amount of Qi. He could sense that the furnace was also constantly absorbing the ambient Qi.He couldn’t find any fuel to burn around the room, so he looked for a button or something similar to turn on the furnace.It would be embarrassi...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 20: Sectless and Masterless
Google Docs LinkThe next morning, Li Lang headed straight for the Alchemist Guild first thing in the morning. It took him some time to reach the central district where it was located, but even in the morning, there was a large crowd.Like his previous trip, Li Lang got into line and patiently waited his turn.An hour passed by quickly and he was greeted by an elderly man with a kind smile.“How may I help you today, young sir?”“Um, I have thes...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 19: First Refining Session
Google Docs LinkWhen Li Lang woke up today, he immediately knew what the day had in store for him.After finishing his routine of cultivation, food, and hygienic needs, he quickly moved outside to the small courtyard by the well. The innkeeper had agreed to allow him to store the cooking stove he had bought the day before there. It wasn’t uncommon for travelers to bring along a portable stove with them, but the one he had was a size or two large...
The Science of Cultivation - Chapter 18: Pill Furnace
Google Docs LinkJust like how Li Lang planned, his little outing to gather materials had ended successfully without incident. The talisman he had bought at a high price proved to be worth it, as no Qi beast had neared him or his party throughout his time in the forest.He led the group of kids back into the city before the effect wore off and had them carry all their gains back to his inn.“Thanks, everyone. Here’s your pay for the day. Remembe...
