Humans are sentient beings, but at the same time, they are also collections of desires. It is unrealistic to expect to sever and cast off all these desires in an instant, which is why the path of cultivation and seeking immortality emerged in this world.
Why do people practice cultivation and seek immortality? In essence, it is to completely sever these persistent thoughts and desires, ultimately reaching a state of a clear and untroubled mind, a harmony between heaven and man.
Of course, all of this is still far too distant for Shi Lei; it requires a process and takes time.
Chapter 121