[homophonic] catchall for shen qingqiu

[dendroculi]

SHEN QINGQIU

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[dendroculi]

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honestly she just looks concerned when he stares into the middle distance.]

...are you sure?

[peakfan]

[ Haha! ]

It has been a very long time.

[dendroculi]

...that's right, your profile does say you're immortal...

[peakfan]

[ fingerguns mentally he has roughly three different ages and time doesn't matter! ]

Mm, this body has formed a strong core in cultivation; training of the body and spirit to achieve immortality. Thus years pass quickly and not at all.

[dendroculi]

Cultivation... I haven't heard of people attaining immortality through such a means before, but it's a fascinating concept. How does it work?

[peakfan]

[ WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY AND A LITTLE BIT OF CHEATING ]

Training the body and mind in spiritual arts. Almost anyone can learn the skills required but to achieve immortality is a long and nearly impossible road for most.

[dendroculi]

How does someone know when they've attained it?

[peakfan]

[ he touches his chest right where his core would sit ]

When you train your qi, an orb of spiritual power forms as you strengthen your body. The stronger your ability, the more benefits you gain. Thus when one has a strong core, it's generally assumed one has also gained immortality along with their power.

[dendroculi]

Wow... that sounds amazing.

[she guesses the only way they'd find out they hadn't attained immortality is if they died, huh........]

[peakfan]

[ imagine going 'damb I wish I was immortal' after getting injured waking up after. that'd sure be weird! ]

Indeed. Unsurprisingly, many wish to attain the skill because of the power it brings, and while the sects we exist in are there to train... But one can say it is also to protect its secrets.

[ like throwing tea on unworthy students! ]

[dendroculi]

If it's that difficult for people to do... hopefully the people who were only in it for power would be discourage by the amount of time it took to get to that point.