I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 115 - 104 The Shackles of the Mind, Go See How High the Sky Is_2

Chapter 115: Chapter 104 The Shackles of the Mind, Go See How High the Sky Is_2

They went out to work in the early nineties, met and fell in love in Runzhou City.

So, Chen Yun grew up in Runzhou City from birth, having spent at least seventeen or eighteen years there, until he went to a different place for university.

He couldn’t say he was half a local.

He was a thoroughbred local through and through.

"Let’s go, drop your luggage off at the hotel first, then I’ll take you to eat at a nearby authentic ’Fly Restaurant.’ The Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup there is simply unparalleled," Chen Yun said with a smile.

It was still morning, almost noon.

For the rest of the day, there were plenty of places to take everyone for a good visit.

Be it scenic spots or delicious food, he could name many worth visiting.

..............

Half-past seven in the evening.

Chen Yun took a leisurely cab ride to the entrance of the residential complex, carrying the Peking duck he had just bought on the familiar path towards home.

After spending the whole day having fun with Bai Shi and the others, Chen Yun had no plans to keep partying into the night.

It’s rare to come home, so he planned to have dinner at home tonight, and he intended to squeeze into bed with his younger brother like old times.

Arriving at the bottom of his apartment building.

Inhaling the scent of stir-fry wafting from his home’s windows, Chen Yun smiled as he went upstairs.

Taking out the key he hadn’t used in a long time, he opened the door to see his father, Chen Tianyou, cooking with a wok, while his brother who had returned from school was helping out.

The sound of the door opening caught their attention.

A young man came out of the kitchen carrying a dish, smiling at Chen Yun.

Even in his school uniform, it was clear he was a shy yet handsome boy.

This was Chen Yun’s younger brother, Chen Yiming.

"Bro."

With a light laugh, Chen Yiming did not dramatize by running over to hug Chen Yun.

In reality, it’s rare to be too melodramatic, at least in Chen Yun’s family where everyone is quite reserved; a heartfelt "Bro" was already enough to express the longing.

Behind him.

Chen Tianyou, who had just covered the wok to let the dish simmer, came out of the kitchen rubbing his hands and looked at Chen Yun bearing Peking duck and a backpack and said in surprise, "What about your friends? Aren’t they coming over for dinner tonight?"

"Let’s invite them over tomorrow. How about we two have a drink tonight?"

Chen Yun said with a laugh as he placed the Peking duck on the table and raised his eyebrows at Chen Tianyou.

Unsurprisingly,

Chen Tianyou chuckled appreciatively and immediately sat down, clinking glasses with Chen Yun amidst the array of dishes on the table.

He let his younger brother, Chen Yiming, finish up the remaining work in the kitchen. Despite only being in the ninth grade, Chen Yiming’s cooking skills were quite good because his parents were often not home.

In fact, Chen Tianyou wasn’t a heavy drinker.

He would occasionally have a drink once a week, and today, seeing his son, who usually didn’t drink much, issuing a challenge, he gladly accepted.

And the result...

Was as expected.

After finishing the Peking duck, Chen Yiming wiped his hands and laughed as he started to clean up the plates and utensils.

Chen Yun meanwhile lifted his father, Chen Tianyou, who wouldn’t admit defeat and had passed out at the table, took off his coat, put him on the bed, and tucked him in.

...

Not long after, the brothers finished their chores.

And went to the room they had always shared.

"Big bro, where are you sleeping tonight?"

Chen Yiming asked with curiosity.

"This bed can’t fit both of us now?"

Chen Yun asked back with a smile.

"Well, that’s not it..."

Chen Yiming scratched his head, his naive and endearing smile showing.

Looking at his younger brother, whom he had only been apart from for a month, Chen Yun didn’t ask about his recent grades but happily took out a notebook and a wireless mouse from his bag.

Every year he returned home, he would bring a computer for his younger brother, who didn’t have one, to play with - his computer had several old ’Minecraft’ saves, which were all played by his brother.

"Take it, but no playing after ten, you still have school tomorrow."

Chen Yun said, handing over the laptop.

Even with himself, the family’s future was destined not to lack money or anything, but Chen Yun still hoped Chen Yiming would focus on his studies for now.

It wasn’t about the grades, really, but about cultivating a person’s values and broadening their horizons.

"Hehe..."

"Thanks, big bro~"

Seeing this, Chen Yiming excitedly rubbed his hands together.

He skillfully took the laptop, plugged it in, and turned it on immediately.

Noticing several new game icons on the desktop,

Chen Yiming, curious, clicked on a game named "Superhuman Simulator."

As a player keen on Goat Simulator, Chen Yiming had quite a fascination with all sorts of simulator games.

And watching this scene,

Chen Yun also picked up interest, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Superhuman Simulator was a game he downloaded shortly after undergoing his transformation because his interest in competitive games had dwindled.

Simulator games didn’t require much operation, and the game happened to carry the intriguing word "superhuman," so he had downloaded it.

Inside, one could experience the daily life of a superhuman, including but not limited to soaring through the skies, possessing an invulnerable Steel Body, extinguishing fires with a slap, and more.

Kicking cars into the air and smashing buildings brought a kind of thrilling sensation.

Watching Chen Yiming quickly master the controls and ruthlessly defeat monsters in the game,

Chen Yun suddenly asked, "If you were as powerful as a superhuman, what would you want to do?"

He really meant nothing by it.

Just that his own situation had prompted the question.

"What else could there be?"

"Of course, fly up to the sky to see just how high it goes."

Chen Yiming answered casually, before immersing himself back in the game.

Beside him, Chen Yun fell silent.

Go see... just how high the sky is?

Chen Yun suddenly realized that this response was almost a summary of what he should do in the future.

Fly to the sky to see how high it reaches.

Travel the world, challenge nature, also to see how high it reaches.

Explore, research one’s own limits, also to see how high it reaches.

Step off the planet, yearn for the Universe, also to see how high it reaches.

From a literary perspective, "to see how high the sky is" is a phrase with symbolic and metaphoric connotations, rich with themes of pursuit, exploration, and aspiration.

The "sky" is often likened to life’s ultimate heights, the furthest goals, or the greatest dreams; "to see how high the sky is" embodies the spirit of bravely chasing after these, actively exploring the unknown world, continuously challenging oneself, breaking through boundaries, and realizing personal values and ambitions.

People should carry ambitious dreams, bravely climb to the peak, undaunted by difficulties, and always maintain a love and pursuit of ideals and truth, full of curiosity and longing for the vast and boundless spiritual world and endless possibilities.

And so, subtly,

Chen Yun became more resolute about his future.

He found it amusing yet enlightening that this trip home seemed like a journey through the "red dust" meant to refine the heart.

"Red dust refining the heart" is a phrase rich in philosophy, stemming from Hua Country’s traditional culture. In Buddhism and Taoism, a similar concept exists, referring to the process of cultivating one’s mind and tempering one’s will amidst the complex, tempting, and troubled secular world— the "red dust."

From his mother, he understood that no matter what, he always had an anchor firmly planted here, ensuring he wouldn’t get lost.

From his father, he understood that however difficult things were, there was always a haven to rely on and find shelter when he stopped, and he could let go of the shackles formed by the anxiety and pressure that had weighed on his mind.

From his younger brother, he realized his future was to see how high the sky was! Including all the so-called "skies" in every sense!

Chen Yun understood.

He needn’t worry about where to go in the future.

If there really was such a thing as the state of mind described in fantasy and immortal stories, really a concept that describes a character’s inner spiritual state and level of cultivation,

Even if he hadn’t reached the level of seeing through the essence of things, returning to the true self, a state of mind like a mirror reflecting everything yet remaining unmoved by anything,

At least he had reached the level where he broke through his own limits, like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, with an elevated mindset.

After all,

This trip home truly made him feel much lighter.

His heart felt a bit closer to what a Seeker’s realm should be.

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