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Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 226
Chapter 226 - The TalksFatigue seeped into my bones as I trudged home. Each step felt heavier than the last, and for the first time since entering this world, I felt like an ordinary man.A handful of sleepless nights and relentless days of Qi-fueled flight had taken their toll. Drained nearly all of...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 225
Chapter 225 - A Leader’s RestLiu Nu had led the Liu Clan for decades—almost half a century. Yet, unlike he’d once expected, the role had never grown dull. Perhaps it was the constant threat of danger, how every decision held the power to either sustain or shatter the clan.His latest choice was...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 224
Chapter 224 - Singing With WolvesOn our third day traveling through this snowy wasteland of a forest, we finally spotted something that might relate to our mission—a broken tree. A light layer of snow clung to its splintered trunk, but it didn’t look old or dead, as if it had only recently been ...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 223
Chapter 223 - Playing With The BookwormAs the sun dipped below the horizon, a biting chill settled over the camp, creeping in with the shadows. Fu Ko worked quickly, his hands steady as he raised his tent, though the cold nipped at his fingers with each movement. When night fully claimed the sky, da...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 222
Chapter 222 - A Friend Of Two FacesAfter that initial confrontation, the night unfolded in an uneasy quiet. Shadows shifted around our camp, but nothing else stirred, and we held our positions with vigilance. The tension in the air slowly eased as hours passed without incident, the forest settling i...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 221
Chapter 221 - Confusing DaysAfter I sensed the Qi signature, my cousins picked up on it too, and without a word, we all moved in the same direction. I carefully scanned the trees and ground, sharpening my senses to heighten my Qi perception, wary of any traps that might lie in wait.It appeared, howe...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 220
Chapter 220 - Honorable SeniorsOne week passed quickly when I was busy. It felt like it vanished in the blink of an eye, and by the end of it, despite all my efforts, I still felt unsure about everything.With me away, I could only hope Wu Yan wouldn't get impatient and attempt to break through t...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 219
Chapter 219 - OpeningsAs I saw the wind blade speeding toward the old man, who was summoning every ounce of power just to stand a chance at blocking it, a thought crossed my mind: did he even understand dodging?I had to consciously hold back, weakening the technique just in case his blocking wasn’...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 218
Chapter 218 - A Rumbling Between Ages"Did something happen?" I asked my grandfather as he came to sit on the porch beside us, sighing heavily."No, and that's the problem… nothing has happened," he said, shaking his head and narrowing his eyes at the cloudy sky. "By now, arm...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 217
Chapter 217 - The SenseiAfter a final exchange of words with the elder, Liu Qian retrieved a specific scroll, symbolizing the official end of our mission.So far, this mission had been a whole lot of nothing, but it was better than something happening. Sometimes, unpredictable things were fun, but I ...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 216
Chapter 216 - Like BrothersWith the sun gone and the bitter cold setting in, I quickly got to work. The air had become icy, and the wind cut through our clothes with every gust. Setting up a heating array was the first priority. With a few well-practiced movements, I erected a barrier. Gradually, th...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 215
Chapter 215 - The Walkway InvitationI never imagined writing could be so enjoyable out here on the porch, sitting on a chair with the chill of winter surrounding me. With the yard blanketed in a soft layer of snow.I was putting the finishing touches on my personal book, Alternative Cultivation Metho...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 214
Chapter 214 - The NameA week had passed since Wu Yan regained her ability to cultivate, and surprisingly, there were no aftereffects from her creating her spirit roots out of nowhere. Now, she was ready to break through to the second level of Qi Gathering.This time, we didn’t even bother going to ...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 213
Chapter 213 - The Experiment"What's with that look?" my mother frowned. "You can't take her out to play; it's freezing outside. What if she catches a cold?"What? Where did she even come up with that?I was so caught up in the discovery that Wu Yan had so many spirit root b...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 212
Chapter 212 - AlabamaI studied Liu Qian's controlled expression, trying to read her thoughts. Her eyes darted everywhere except directly meeting mine. It seemed like she was looking me in the eyes, but she focused on my nose, brows, and the space between them. It was remarkable what enhanced vis...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 211
Chapter 211 - Costly ThingsAfter that tense and awkward dinner conversation, I hadn't crossed paths with my grandfather. Though I wasn't entirely surprised—he was a busy man—the silence was unsettling.I couldn't help but wonder if he was scheming again. He always had a talent for man...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 210
Chapter 210 - GrandpaAs I approached the gates, a small group of guards stood watch, their chainmail faintly glinting in the sunlight. Dark robes draped over their shoulders, giving them an air that was both regal and battle-ready. A line of people stretched ahead, patiently awaiting their turn to e...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 209
Chapter 209 - Scheming Old ManLiu Bo was a simple man. He liked his clan because they cared for him and did everything they could to develop his meager talents despite being an orphan with two mortal parents who died when he was young.Even his cousins, who went to the Blazing Sun Sect, never mistrea...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 208
Chapter 208 - Young ForeverYoung forever? What a strange way to phrase it. Either she was some kind of eldritch immortal horror, or she simply hadn't spoken to enough people and developed an odd manner of speech."Would you like to come with me? There's not much for you in this place,"...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 207
Chapter 207 - A Guest"Coming," someone said from the other side of the door.The door creaked open with a long, drawn-out groan, revealing an elderly man whose gray hair was streaked with remnants of black, stubbornly holding on to the last traces of youth. His back curved slightly, giving hi...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 206
Chapter 206 - A Family SituationI kept my Qi pulsing steadily into her body, feeling its flow like a warm current merging with her uncontrollable waves. With my eyes closed, I focused entirely on the diagnosis, pushing my awareness deeper, searching for any signs of damage or imbalance.I had long tr...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 205
Chapter 205 - FacelessThe wet squelch of mud beneath my boots echoed through the silence as I trudged toward the mill. The night sky hung heavy, with the faint crescent moon barely piercing the thick shroud above. Everything felt still, as though something unseen was watching me.As I reached the mil...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 204
Chapter 204 - Faceless RumorsAs the carriage neared the entrance gate, the chaotic scene came into focus—two dozen people crowded around, their voices raised in a cacophony of anger, hurling incoherent insults at the guards. The relentless rain had soaked them through, their clothes clinging to th...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 203
Chapter 203 - Pre-Marital DrinkingAutumn was in full force, and the crisp air was thick with the scent of wet earth. Rain poured down in torrents as though the heavens had split open. The relentless downpour drenched everything in sight, and I huddled atop Speedy's massive turtle shell.Despite t...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 202
Chapter 202 - The Four Armed TempleThe Confusion Array was a simple tool commonly used in the past to make villagers forget something. According to the books, it originated during a time when cultivators preferred to remain hidden from mortal society. Later, it was repurposed to keep pesky wild anim...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 201
Chapter 201 - Down The StairsI stood at the top of the dark stairway, an eerie silence hanging in the air, broken only by the steady sound of my footsteps as I descended. With each step, the faint but unmistakable sound of gears shifting echoed around me, barely audible yet persistent, like an invis...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 200
Chapter 200 - A Coffin On The BackCloaked in the darkness of night, the figure approaching the graveyard cast an unusual silhouette. He wore a finely tailored dark gray robe, its fabric catching the faintest glimmer of moonlight. His pristine white gloves seemed oddly out of place for someone engage...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 199
Chapter 199 - Unspoken SecretsThe false goddess, Wei Xian, chuckled. "You're handsome yourself. But sadly, you're not my type."Her playful and flirtatious laugh escaped her lips, but her eyes remained distant. The flirtatious tone in her voice seemed more like a well-rehearsed perfor...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 198
Chapter 198 - A Hunter’s DreamI raised an eyebrow, questioning, "You know something?"The hunter nodded. "Yes, I know our goddess is a cultivator, like you. I hope you don't hold it against the village—they know nothing about it.""If I held a grudge over every little thing...
Cultivation Nerd: Chapter 197
Chapter 197 - A Scarred NeckThree months had passed, each day seeming to drag on longer than the last as autumn fully settled in. The vibrant green trees that once lined the path at the start of the journey had long since shed their leaves, leaving behind bare branches that swayed mournfully in the ...