GBP Chapter 66: God fails to fulfill his wishes
Chapter 66: God fails to fulfill his wishes
During this most chaotic period, you must be wondering if Lin Yue's family, who have space, especially Lin Yue's planting space, are still managing to get by despite the turbulent situation, while other friends are having a particularly difficult time?
Looking back, the Xiao family, the Wang family, and the Yang family that Lin Yue initially sent out all received relatively small spaces. Let's start with the Xiao family. They originally lived in the same neighborhood as Lin Yue. During the turmoil, to protect their family, they lived on the ground floor, where the wall wasn't very high, and some thieves had attempted to break in and rob them. However, thanks to Lin Yue's advice, they installed a security door during renovations, and their wall was two meters higher than the neighboring houses, even having high-voltage electricity on it. Although the seasonal changes meant their vegetable harvest in the garden wasn't plentiful, they had a greenhouse—built with a glass enclosure in the garden on Lin Yue's suggestion—where they grew plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables, basically enough to meet the needs of their family of five. To outsiders, it might not seem unusual, but the Xiao family of five survived the immense turmoil of the past two or three years unscathed. This was because he and Xiao Hui had stocked up on supplies beforehand, and the family of five kept a low profile, avoiding any suspicion. Therefore, Lao Xiao was able to spend the rest of the day peacefully in this community with Lin Yue's family.
However, the situation for Lao Wang's family was not so good.
Old Wang and his wife, Mrs. Li, had stockpiled a large amount of supplies beforehand, hoping to have more protection during these difficult times. However, unexpectedly, their relatives, even when they themselves had no food, came to take advantage of them. At first, Old Wang and his wife were kind-hearted and thought that as long as their relatives could live a little longer, they didn't stop them.
But in the midst of the chaos, one of the relatives accidentally discovered Old Wang's secret and began a series of robberies. They were about to steal Old Wang's necklace when they unexpectedly discovered that Old Wang's wife had another identical necklace.
At that moment, there was no warmth left among family members; only the clash of swords and the fierce struggle for survival. In this life-or-death situation, everyone became a self-centered egoist. Old Wang's family was almost wiped out by their own relatives, just a hair's breadth away. Fortunately, Old Wang, his wife, and their child ran fast enough to escape; otherwise, the entire family would have perished at the hands of their own relatives. This was no longer a scene of kinship; it was a brutal hunt.
Having survived this ordeal, the Wang family was disheartened and gained a deeper understanding of the ugliness of human nature. They also cherished each other more and realized that in this chaotic world, only by relying on themselves could they truly survive.
Although the perilous escape of Old Wang's family was only briefly mentioned, they had actually teetered on the brink of death several times. If Lin Yue hadn't placed a life-saving talisman on the spatial gourd, Old Wang and his wife would likely have perished long ago. Because of the talisman, anyone who tried to steal the gourd would be struck by lightning, which is why no one had succeeded.
Later, Lao Wang and his wife finally found an empty house and cut off all contact with relatives and friends. The family of five lived in complete isolation in this empty house for six months. You might ask where this empty house came from? It turns out that during their escape, they discovered an unfinished building. There was no water, no electricity, no gas—nothing at all. In a space on the roof, they used foam and other materials they obtained from Lin Yue to grow vegetables. They also set up an outdoor tent and survival tools on the roof, and even used the tent and a membrane to seal the skylight.
In an environment devoid of water, electricity, and gas, where even going to the toilet was extremely inconvenient, the family of several people endured for a full six months before finally escaping. This gives us an idea of the cruelty and ruthlessness that must have been felt when pursued by their own family.
This experience left a deep impression on Lao Wang's family, and made them realize even more that in this chaotic world, people's hearts are unpredictable, and only by relying on their own strength and wisdom can they find a glimmer of hope.
Undoubtedly, the Xiao family's experience was heartbreaking, while Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen's ordeal was even more perilous. In the early stages of the social unrest, their stockpiled supplies initially went unnoticed. However, at the height of the turmoil, when Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen were preparing to evacuate Chengdu with their family, they secretly went to pack up those supplies and remained undetected.
But here's the crucial point: after they left, a group of people attempted to rob the warehouse. Those who had been watching Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen noticed that the warehouse was full when they entered, but when the group went in at night, they found it completely empty. This gave them a huge shock. One quick-witted young man asserted that the couple definitely possessed a kind of spatial ability, like those described in novels. Because of this young man's remark, the entire group learned of the matter.
Among this group of thugs was a man whose family had a long tradition of feng shui and tomb raiding, and his family's ancestral manual contained information about a valuable treasure in this field. The young man quickly called his family and elders to tell them what he had seen and thought. As you can imagine, once the elders who practiced cultivation learned that a couple possessed a valuable treasure, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen's journey over the next few years was filled with constant turmoil.
Initially, their residence was extremely secluded, but somehow, that feng shui charlatan somehow figured out where they lived. In short, they clung to Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen like glue. Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen moved to almost every property they owned, but no matter where they moved, this group of people could always find them every now and then.
They didn't want anything else; they just wanted to trade with them, to buy the so-called "space" they possessed. They knew from online reports that those who possessed such treasures must have special abilities, and forcibly taking it would be considered an unfortunate act, unless the other party consented. After the thug informed his superiors, they learned that the two men had already registered with the special department of the Public Security Bureau. Registered individuals naturally attract the attention of relevant government personnel, meaning that forceful methods were not feasible; the only option was harassment, attempting to force an exchange through various forms of coercion and enticement. However, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen remained unwilling to trade, resolutely denying any such arrangement.
In this long and arduous struggle, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen were physically and mentally exhausted, but they still adhered to their principles and refused to bow to evil forces.
Finally, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen were utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally, and could no longer bear it. They called Director Zhao, also known as Old Zhao, who had previously contacted them at the National Security Bureau, and told him about their current predicament. A group of people were relentlessly harassing them, trying to force them into a deal. Old Zhao knew that in this chaotic period, if the couple were targeted by others, they could face certain death, or even the annihilation of their entire family.
Thinking of this, Old Zhao came up with a plan for them. After some investigation, Old Zhao discovered that the group of thugs were involved in numerous illegal activities, including trafficking in cultural relics and digging up ancestral graves. So, Old Zhao arrested the thugs one by one and brought them to the police station under various pretexts. In times of food shortage, prisons were no longer the places where one could eat, drink, and retire comfortably. The country was undertaking infrastructure construction, and since they were in prison, they couldn't just sit around doing nothing. These prisoners were assigned to a secret location to work, toiling away all day, and being given two steamed buns was considered the best treatment they could get.
This is how Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen, left with no other choice, called Old Zhao, a special agent in the national security department, and reached an agreement. Afterwards, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen also did some special things for the country. For example, when it was inconvenient to transport certain items by car, or for the military to send personnel, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen would help Old Zhao handle the arrangements. Although their space wasn't large, a few more trips solved the problem. After all, the risks of transporting people on the move are vastly different from those of transporting food. Therefore, if used properly, a solution can be found for any situation.
After these ups and downs, Mr. Yang and Mrs. Shen's lives gradually returned to peace, and they cherished this hard-won tranquility even more.
Lin Yue finally succeeded in establishing her foundation, and her foundation-building stage finally stabilized. After she settled down, the remnant soul Xueyang said, "Lin Yue, can we merge?" Lin Yue hesitated and asked, "Can my body withstand your soul power now?" The remnant soul Xueyang replied, "I don't know, but we need to merge as soon as possible." Lin Yue pressed, "Is there something special?" The remnant soul Xueyang said seriously, "Your family is about to face a great calamity. Although I can't predict exactly what this calamity will be, it is indeed a great calamity, and we must merge as soon as possible."
Lin Yue spent an evening gathering her family to discuss the matter. Finally, the five of them went to the rooftop. On the rooftop, the three children and her father-in-law stood beside Lin Yue, who sat cross-legged, preparing to merge with the remnant soul Xueyang. This time, the remnant soul Xueyang's soul power was strong, while Lin Yue had always been weaker in this aspect than others, and her mental state was not yet up to par. Therefore, this gradual merging would be a long process.
Lin Yue's meditation and fusion lasted for almost a month. She neither ate nor drank, staying on the rooftop for over a month until the remnant soul Xueyang gradually merged with her. After the fusion, the three children, including Gong Yong, noticed a significant change in Lin Yue. Indeed, a huge change. Before, she was just a housewife with no presence, but after merging with the remnant soul Xueyang, she exuded a murderous aura, a result of the many people the remnant soul Xueyang had killed. At the same time, Lin Yue became much more beautiful, with fair skin, a beautiful face, and a graceful figure. She used to look like she was in her fifties, but now she looked almost eighteen. Gong Yong's eyes widened in disbelief, and the three children couldn't believe their mother had suddenly become so beautiful.
Lin Yue knew that her changes were not just about her appearance, but more importantly, about facing an unknown calamity that was about to befall her. She had to rely on this merged power to protect her family.
One night, the old man of the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron called out to Lin Yue from the depths of his soul: "Lin Yue, get up quickly, something terrible has happened!" Lin Yue's pets were also restless, scratching at the door and calling loudly for Lin Yue and her children. Hearing the calls, Lin Yue and Gong Yong quickly got out of bed and went outside. They saw two snow wolves, an eagle spirit, a rat spirit, and even a willow tree spirit and a ginseng spirit, all of whom seemed very agitated.
Everyone went up to the top floor and looked up, feeling as if a hole had appeared in the sky. The old man, Huoyun Xianding, said, "This is the Spirit Tide." Lin Yue asked疑惑地, "What is the Spirit Tide?" The old man explained, "Before, the spiritual energy in this world was almost exhausted. There were no immortals, no one had successfully cultivated and ascended to immortality; the path to heaven was practically cut off. But now, you see the Spirit Tide appearing in the sky. This thing is like poison to ordinary people, but it's a good medicine for cultivators." Lin Yue pressed, "Is this very harmful to ordinary people?" The old man, Huoyun Xianding, said gravely, "Very harmful. Many ordinary people might explode and die, but those who survive will become very powerful." Lin Yue asked worriedly, "Does this mean many people will die here?" The old man, Huoyun Xianding, nodded helplessly, "Yes."
Suddenly, due to the special circumstances of their birth dates, Lin Yue and her family of five sat cross-legged, suspended in the air at five different locations. Lin Yue immediately gathered all the spirit stones in her spatial storage, along with those collected by the little mouse, into a formation in the sky, creating a protective shield around her home within a 50-kilometer radius of Rongcheng. Many cultivators also flew into the air. They set up an array at the five locations to protect those below, preventing the surge of spiritual energy from causing many to explode and die. When Lin Yue dispersed the energy of this array in the five directions, the family of five returned to their house.
Lin Yue took out her phone and called the central leadership, informing them that the Spirit Tide was approaching. For ordinary people, many would explode from absorbing too much of this tide, but for cultivators, it meant a massive influx of spiritual energy into Rongcheng. Lin Yue explained that she had created an array to slow the tide's rapid arrival, allowing humans a gradual absorption process. She hoped the cultivators at headquarters would quickly set up their own arrays to protect as many people as possible.
But reality is harsh; not all cities have that many cultivators, nor are all cultivators willing to protect the people. Therefore, as the concentration of the spiritual tide gradually increased, a disaster seemed inevitable. Upon learning this news, the central leadership and leaders of special departments immediately sprang into action, organizing state-appointed cultivators to take over. Working together, they constructed one spiritual energy shield after another, completely enveloping the megacity.
The purpose of this is to prevent the sudden influx of surging spiritual energy from the outside world, which could cause many ordinary people to explode and die instantly. Instead, it allows the bodies of ordinary people a buffer period to gradually absorb spiritual energy. After all, absorbing a small amount of spiritual energy is beneficial to every ordinary person, promoting their health. However, if it is excessive, the consequences are unimaginable, and tragedies of exploding and dying would occur frequently. Too much energy coming at once is definitely not a good thing.
The purpose of these protective shields is to allow all of humanity to gradually adapt to the concentration of spiritual energy brought by the spiritual tides. In this process, young people and children are generally more receptive, while the elderly are less so. However, the protective shields act as a buffer, significantly reducing the number of people who die from exploding bodies, and buying people time and opportunity to adapt and grow.