In this world where humans, demons, and monsters coexist, humans can also cultivate.
It's just a bit harder than being a demon.
Demons seem to have an innate ability to manipulate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Humans, on the other hand, can only absorb spiritual energy into their bodies for their own use through cultivation.
Although Gu Tang's body is currently thin and weak, he can feel the continuous spiritual energy flowing through his meridians.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to control this power.
Then, to his surprise, he discovered that his power seemed to have recovered somewhat compared to the previous world.
Although it's still less than a third of his previous cultivation level, in today's world, it's considered high-end combat power.
Gu Tang loosened his fist and stepped forward to open the door.
"Are you alright?" Li Ming was waiting outside the door.
They were in the presidential suite of a five-star hotel.
Gu Tang woke up in the bedroom, and could now see a very spacious and luxurious living room and dining room outside.
"Would you like something to eat?" Li Ming asked.
"No need," Gu Tang said to him. "I have something to take care of myself."
"Hey? What's up? I'll go help you with that." Li Ming quickly said, "Eat something here and get some rest. Don't forget, you have a variety show recording to do this afternoon."
"Oh?" Gu Tang raised an eyebrow.
“Hey, you know, although President Qin was nice to you yesterday…” Li Ming scratched his head again, “but when he left today, he didn’t say anything. And I just found out, this guy is a total scumbag. He was just last night… and just now, his company held a press conference to announce the cast of their new movie, and he didn’t even give you a supporting role.”
Li Ming became increasingly angry as he spoke: "The male lead of that new film looks even thinner than you, but the director actually said that he felt your image didn't fit the role, so he rejected you."
He seemed to realize after he finished speaking that Gu Tang was probably the one who was most hurt by this.
Li Ming quickly patted Gu Tang on the shoulder: "It's okay, it's okay. These rich people are just like that, so don't take it too seriously."
Gu Tang: "..."
He glanced down at the time: "What time is the variety show recording?"
Before figuring out his own purpose and thoughts, Gu Tang had nothing else to do.
He decided to continue living as he was in this world, according to his original identity.
However, there is one problem that must be solved first.
"Two o'clock, I heard it will be a closed recording for a week. Sigh, it's not really a good show, and we wouldn't get a chance to be on a good show anyway." Li Ming muttered to himself, "The production team is really stubborn, playing the mystery game, keeping everything a secret."
"Okay." Gu Tang replied casually, "Send me the address, and I'll be there on time."
He touched his pockets.
There was also a wad of cash in the wallet, which was probably left to him by the CEO Qin that Li Ming mentioned.
Gu Tang didn't take it seriously and hailed a car to the most remote welfare home on the outskirts of the city.
Taxis drove through the city.
When Gu Tang woke up, the hotel was located in the heart of the city, in the most bustling area.
Skyscrapers stand side by side, creating a dazzling and extravagant scene every night.
The further the taxi drove into the suburbs, the more dilapidated the surrounding buildings looked.
When it stopped, Gu Tang was already at the entrance of a large courtyard that looked somewhat desolate.
The gate to the courtyard looks quite old.
Much of the paint on the iron gate has peeled off.
There were also many weeds growing on both sides of the gate.
It was springtime, and the weeds were growing wildly, making the whole yard look very dilapidated.
Gu Tang stepped forward and politely knocked on the door three times.
"Who is it?" a rude voice came from inside.
An elderly man with gray hair opened the door for him.
“You are…” The man looked at Gu Tang standing at the door.
Regardless, even though he was a nobody actor, Gu Tang still looked clean and stylish.
"Hello." Gu Tang nodded to the other person. "I'm here to find a child."
"Oh," the man replied lazily, "Come in."
He stepped aside to let Gu Tang through the iron gate.
The scene inside the iron gate looked even worse than the one outside.
The dilapidated houses looked as if a heavy rain would wash them all away.
Damaged areas can be seen everywhere on the cement floor.
As Gu Tang followed the old man forward, he would occasionally feel pairs of eyes peering at him from behind the dilapidated houses.
The old man led Gu Tang to the outside of a two-story building.
Although the building was also dilapidated, it was clear that the exterior walls had been painted before.
"The children still here..." he sighed, unsure whether he was speaking to Gu Tang or to himself, "most of them have some kind of physical problem."
"Oh," Gu Tang replied.
“Some of them have been adopted before, but they were quickly returned.” He pushed open one of the doors. “If you haven’t made up your mind, please don’t give these children hope.”
Gu Tang frowned slightly.
He said calmly, "I've come to find my son."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and looked around the entire courtyard.
In such an environment, there are abandoned children, children with potential health problems, and guardians of the elderly...
This situation is quite similar to my own experience back then.
"Oh." The old man seemed surprised.
He took out one of the booklets and handed it to Gu Tang: "Take a good look and see if your child is in it."
Gu Tang didn't need to make any careful distinctions.
He spotted the child immediately when he turned to the third page of the roster.
The child was about five or six years old, and his features looked exactly like Qin Junche.
Even in the photos, it is clear that he looks very pale and thin.
Gu Tang remembered what the system had said.
Is this why this child was abandoned in an orphanage, while his twin brother was able to live with another father?
"It's him."
Gu Tang pointed to the child's photo, next to which was his name—Gu Yuan.
It's a very nice-sounding name, and it even has his surname.
"Are you sure he's your son?" The old man gave Gu Tang a strange look. "Then please go and get the relevant paperwork and certificates. Although this place is dilapidated, the necessary procedures must be followed when adopting a child."
He paused, then said, "Of course, you won't be able to see the child until the formalities are completed."
He thought for a moment and added, "If the child refuses to come with you, you can't take him with you either."
Gu Tang nodded.
He thought for a moment and then took out all the money from his wallet.
A thick stack of banknotes, estimated to be around 20,000 yuan.
He placed all the banknotes on the table and, before the old man could refuse, said to him, "Buy some food for the children."
Gu Tang is not one to drag things out.
He quickly left the welfare home and then called Li Ming, asking him to help him with the relevant adoption procedures.
Although Li Ming is not very successful in the agent industry, he is still very capable.
He readily agreed and urged Gu Tang to take a break so as not to miss the recording of the variety show.
For a minor celebrity like Gu Tang, being able to appear on television is already a very rare opportunity.
Gu Tang agreed.
He went back to his rented apartment.
It's called an apartment, but it's really just a room of about ten square meters with a small bathroom. There's no kitchen or balcony.
The previous owner of this body obviously couldn't cook for himself; apart from a few simple pieces of furniture, there was almost nothing in the room.
After Gu Yuan started living with him, it was clear that he could no longer live in such a place.
The entire 20,000 yuan was given to the welfare home.
Gu Tang thought about it and decided to wait until he finished recording the program before saying anything.
With his current level of spiritual energy, living a carefree life in this world would be incredibly easy for him.
I just don't know what's wrong with Gu Yuan's health, or whether it's treatable.
Alternatively, he can be cured through spiritual practice.
Gu Tang made up his mind, changed his clothes, and ate something casually outside.
They then set off for the recording location of that variety show.
Meanwhile, at the luxury hotel where Gu Tang left.
Qin Junche was sitting in the presidential suite.
His expression looked indifferent.
The deep-set facial features also seemed to be covered by a layer.