Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 346 Aliens, the So-Called "Immortality"

Wang Zhenqiu held the piece of meat in his hand, already used to its changes. He always carried this extraterrestrial visitor, who called himself "Puling Starman," with him, both as a helper and to keep an eye on him.

Before joining Nadutong, he was a member of an organization dealing with extraterrestrials, where he was just as notorious; his reputation as a scoundrel was known to everyone wherever he went.

Seeing Wang Zhenqiu's puzzled expression, the fleshy piece that had transformed into facial features continued to transform into human-like "limbs," struggling to break free from Wang Zhenqiu's grasp while explaining.

"When we met that guy named Lü Qian before, I thought you had expected it. I didn't expect that even you native Earthlings don't know those rules."

"Lu Qian, what does this have to do with him? Could it be...?"

"Heh, well, you'll have to listen to my teachings then."

The fleshy Puling alien originally wanted to put on airs and act like a master in front of this scoundrel, but before he could act, he saw a dangerous glint in those crimson pupils, so he could only revert to his normal voice and begin his explanation in a serious tone.

"Your planet may become very active in the coming period of time."

"active?"

"That's right, but it's not the kind of activity you're thinking of. It's an activity on another level. After all, your planet is still somewhat backward. We can only observe a few ripples, but we can't see any real changes."

"Take the data you collected earlier as an example. In the coming period, the so-called Qi energy of your planet will slowly increase like the tide. During this process, some changes that you cannot understand will occur."

"But actually, this is just your planet increasing its breathing, at a level similar to how humans unconsciously and slowly breathe when they are asleep, increasing to the level of conscious breathing when they are awake."

Wang Zhenqiu stroked his chin, his previously playful expression becoming more interested as he pondered the explanation for the aliens.

"So, according to you, the planet we're standing on is alive?"

"It can't be described as alive, but rather as a state that you can't understand. I can't tell you that, or I'll violate some rules."

The aliens changed the subject, bringing Wang Zhenqiu's wandering attention back to its original path.

"Ahem, don't worry about that for now. The most important thing is that during this period, we extraterrestrials will be ostracized. If we can't leave in time, we will experience what is called divine retribution."

As he spoke, the alien couldn't help but shudder, as if he had been frightened by the result represented by those simple four words.

Why are they being targeted and ostracized?

"Because we are extraterrestrial beings, we are not adapted to the rhythms and cycles of your planet. We can usually ignore it, but in the coming period, we will become extremely visible in the world."

"Even those of you who have cultivated life energy to a high level can easily sense our presence."

Wang Zhenqiu pinched his chin, carefully examining the meat jelly alien in front of him, but he didn't see any change. He asked with some doubt.

"Is it really that scary?"

"Nonsense, and a long time ago, on your planet..."

Realizing he had misspoke, the Jelly Planet person quickly stopped talking, then waved his mimicry hands, "Don't worry, this period won't last too long, because this planet was already dormant."

"I'll go out and hide for a while and then come back."

"Ha, but you still haven't told me what all this has to do with Lü Qian?"

Wang Zhenqiu stood up, hands in his pockets, and finally asked the question that concerned him most, "Surely our so-called 'ascension to immortality' won't have a huge impact on you, will it?"

The voice echoed through the mountains and forests, but the Meat Jelly Alien, who had been so responsive just moments before, seemed to have crashed and did not give a reply.

This attitude caused an astonishing light to shine in Wang Zhenqiu's crimson pupils. He seemed to have gleaned some secret from the silence, a discovery that thrilled the scoundrel.

"Based on what you just said about the planet, can I reasonably deduce that ascension to immortality is not just a matter for one person or a group of people, but a major event affecting the entire planet?"

The alien still did not answer. Its appearance writhed and shrank, and the mimicry of facial features and limbs disappeared, turning back into a square block.

"Heh, interesting, very interesting..."

Wang Zhenqiu picked up the withdrawn alien from the ground and threw it forcefully into the distance, letting the alien, who wanted to escape, find its own way to disappear.

"Alright, time to get to work. My beloved massage therapist hasn't touched a newbie in ages, hahaha..."

Wang Zhenqiu's figure disappeared into the dense forest, his wicked laughter echoing among the branches and leaves where he stood.

……

At the headquarters of Nadutong in Beijing, Liao Zhong and his men carried three boxes and arrived at a specific floor as instructed by Chairman Zhao.

The elevator doors opened, and instead of seeing office workers and facilities, a vast, empty lobby came into view. There was nothing there, not even a window open, only the bright light from the overhead chandelier.

"Alright, put your things down. I'll wait here for Chairman Zhao."

Liao Zhong waved his hand, instructing his subordinates behind him to settle the three coffin-shaped boxes. Then he stood quietly in place. A moment later, the elevator doors opened again, and two people stepped out.

The two walked side by side, and Chairman Zhao even deliberately lagged behind the other by half a step.

One of them, Liao Zhong, was very familiar with, and that was his superior, Zhao Fangxu. In the past, in addition to reporting on his work, he also had to accept criticism from Chairman Zhao because of his reckless style.

The other person, however, was someone Liao Zhong did not recognize. He was an ordinary-looking young Taoist priest, dressed in a dark blue Taoist robe, with his hair tied in a bun on top of his head, his hands tucked into his sleeves, and his expression indifferent.

"Senior Brother Liu, I'm sorry to trouble you again this time."

Zhao Fangxu first nodded to Liao Zhong, then humbly made a request to the young Taoist priest walking beside him.

"The only person I can think of to deal with the secrets and methods of these three people is you."

The young Taoist priest ignored Liao Zhong, his eyes indifferent yet purposeful. As soon as he entered, he looked at the three boxes without looking around or lingering.

For some reason, as Liao Zhong looked at the young Taoist priest, a phrase suddenly popped into his mind—the unity of body and mind.

It is not simply a matter of words and deeds being consistent, but a special state of unity between body and consciousness, a state of perfect consciousness.