Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

After everyone left.

Han He casually laid down a prohibition in the room, then walked over to Ji Boying and took out a pill, crushed it with his fingertips, and applied it to Ji Boying's throat.

Not long after, Ji Boying felt a cool sensation, and the burning pain in his throat eased a lot.

Ji Boying opened his mouth, wanting to express his gratitude.

Han He waved his hand.

"No need for pleasantries. Your physical body is severely damaged now, so try not to speak if you can."

He looked at Ji Boying, gradually suppressing the smile on his face, his eyes showing obvious seriousness.

"Let me briefly explain your current situation so that you can be mentally prepared."

Why does this feel like a death notification?

On second thought, with my current half-dead appearance, it seems like a death notification wouldn't be a problem.

Ji Boying silently amused himself, then heard the crimson-robed old hall master continue speaking:

"When I first saw you, your soul and physical body had completely lost contact. Although I used a secret technique with a pill to forcibly leave a trace of your soul in your sea of consciousness, once the connection is severed, there is nothing I can do."

"In other words, until the connection between your physical body and soul is completely restored, you won't be able to control this body as freely as before, and even... you will need someone else's help to maintain the basic circulation of qi and blood and spiritual power."

What the f*ck?!

Does that mean I've become a vegetable?

No, wait, vegetables are in a coma. I'm more like completely paralyzed. After all, my brain can still function, and my eyes can still see and perceive the outside world.

Hmm... my soul perception is no longer usable. My soul has been completely drained, not a drop left.

What am I going to do?

If I can't control my own body, how can I raise Goldfinger?

Seemingly sensing Ji Boying's fluctuating emotions, Han He comforted him:

"Although your soul and body are separated, external forces may not be able to interfere, but you can try to regain control of your body yourself."

"Well... to put it in an inappropriate analogy, it's like seizing yourself, except you skip the step of killing your own soul."

Seizing myself? Ji Boying couldn't help but wryly smile. Isn't that like the emperor rebelling?

"All of the above are minor issues."

Han He's gaze slightly condensed, his voice becoming particularly deep and serious.

"What I'm about to tell you next is the most important."

Upon hearing this, Ji Boying couldn't help but shudder. If the separation of body and soul was a minor issue, then how serious is this major issue?

"Because your soul was excessively depleted before, there is now only a trace of weak essence left in your sea of consciousness, less than a thousandth of what it used to be."

"And because this trace of essence is so weak, the effects of pills and other external forces are almost ineffective. At least, with my current level of cultivation, I am powerless."

"The problem of your body being uncontrollable by your soul is caused by the weakness of your soul. If you can restore your soul, even if it's only to one-tenth of its original strength, you can regain control of your body."

"And here comes the contradiction..."

Listening to the introduction from the hall master in the crimson robe, Ji Boying roughly understood his current situation.

The separation of body and soul, if the soul wants to regain control of the body, it must at least restore to one-tenth of its original strength.

And it must be restored within half a year, otherwise... even if it is restored, it won't be able to completely merge with the body like before.

And if the soul wants to recover quickly, there are only two ways:

First, take relevant pills;

Second, practice auxiliary cultivation techniques.

The former doesn't need much explanation. Ji Boying can't even circulate his spiritual power and blood now, so even if he takes pills, they won't work. The medicinal power can't be refined and won't nourish the soul.

As for the latter...

To practice auxiliary cultivation techniques, although it is possible to cultivate without relying on the body, the prerequisite is that the soul itself is not too damaged and still has the ability to practice independently.

But Ji Boying's soul is now as weak as a flickering candle in the wind, it could be extinguished at any moment, and it is impossible to practice independently.

Of course...

There is another method.

That is to refine a puppet or a Spiritual Treasure without sentience.

Then let Ji Boying become an existence like a spirit.

And then, using the method of nurturing a spiritual treasure, nurture Ji Boying's divine soul.

However, there is a fatal flaw.

Once Ji Boying becomes a spiritual treasure, he will no longer exist in the state of a cultivator's divine soul. This process is irreversible.

Once becoming a spiritual treasure, he is just a spiritual treasure.

Although he retains sentience and a certain degree of freedom, and even achieves the long life and longevity that countless cultivators dream of, but... a spiritual treasure cannot cultivate on its own, it can only rely on human nurturing.

And, most importantly, a spiritual treasure is ultimately a treasure, not a human. It cannot experience certain joys and pleasures.

Thinking of this, Ji Boying's gaze once again focused on Han He.

There was even a hint of pleading.

The latter sighed lightly and said helplessly,

"There is actually another method, but the risk is too great, almost certain death."

Ji Boying's eyes brightened.

"Devouring sentient spiritual treasures or... directly devouring the divine souls of cultivators!"

"The essence of spiritual treasures is actually similar to divine souls, and they can complement each other after devouring."

"This is the fastest method to restore the divine soul. As long as you can successfully devour a spiritual treasure, your divine soul can be restored to about twenty percent, which is enough for you to regain control of your physical body."

"However, spiritual treasures already possess sentience. In your current state, even if you devour the weakest spiritual treasure... it can be said that you have no chance of winning, and there is even a great possibility of being counter-attacked."

"As for devouring the divine souls of cultivators... it is even more impossible. Devouring a divine soul without sentience has no meaning, and a divine soul with sentience is far more troublesome than a spiritual treasure."

Ji Boying pondered.

There was no need to consider devouring the divine souls of cultivators. In his current state, if he was lucky, he would become someone else's puppet, and if he was unlucky, he would be directly used as nourishment.

It was the spiritual treasures...

Seeing Ji Boying still lost in thought, Han He stood up directly and said,

"I have already said everything I need to say."

"How to choose is up to you."

"It's still early, you don't need to rush to give me an answer now. Take your time to think."

"In about three to five days, I will come again and take you back to headquarters. You can tell me your decision then."

Upon hearing this, Ji Boying looked at the old man, opened his mouth, and reluctantly squeezed out the words "thank you."

The latter nodded slightly, then immediately lifted the restrictions in the room and walked outside.

Watching the old man's figure, Ji Boying's eyes flickered.

In fact, when the last method was mentioned, Ji Boying had already made his decision in his heart.

Self-recovery would probably take a very long time, and soon the Heavenly Clan would descend upon the Five Continents. At that time, his two wives and Li Yueyao would not be able to protect him.

As for becoming a spiritual treasure...

Currently, this was indeed the safest and best choice. Not only was it safe and reliable with no risks, but after becoming a spiritual treasure, he would also be free from the limitations of lifespan and have long life and longevity.

But... a spiritual treasure needs to be nurtured by humans, and once coveted by someone with ill intentions, it would become nothing more than a plaything.

So...

The only remaining choice is to take a gamble, devour the spiritual treasures, and strengthen his divine soul!

If he wins, everyone will be happy.

If he loses, the result goes without saying. There is only one chance, and if he loses, he will have nothing left, not even a trace.

However, Ji Boying still wants to give it a try.

Moreover, in his heart, he already has a target for this gamble!