In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

"This is……"

I saw that brightly colored lingzhi mushroom with a red umbrella and white stem.

Lu Yuan's eyelids twitched, and he couldn't help but recall a widely circulated proverb from his previous life.

Red umbrella, white pole.

We ate together and then lay down on the board.

If he's not mistaken, these should be poisonous mushrooms, right?

"Elder, could this be... a Phantom Mushroom?"

Unlike Lu Yuan, who was filled with apprehension.

The other outer disciples' eyes lit up when they saw the spirit mushroom, as if they had seen some rare treasure.

"That's right, this is the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom that my Qingyun Sect has successfully cultivated at great cost."

"Although this item has some side effects, its medicinal power is extremely strong and can help you quickly enter the Dao."

"Back then, Elder Sun Xiao consumed a Phantom Spirit Mushroom every day, which led to his rapid advancement in cultivation and enabled him to become a Soul Palace Realm expert in just thirty years."

The old man in black robes was very responsible and patiently explained everything to everyone in detail.

"This superior-grade Illusionary Spirit Mushroom is a new product recently developed by the Alchemy Hall, and its medicinal power is 40% stronger than that of ordinary Illusionary Spirit Mushrooms."

"And the price is very fair, only three low-grade spirit stones per plant. If you are interested, you can buy it directly from me."

The old man in black robes smiled and gently guided her.

The other outer disciples were all somewhat tempted upon hearing this.

Because the price of a regular Phantom Mushroom is two spirit stones.

However, the medicinal power of a top-grade Illusionary Spirit Mushroom is 1.4 times that of an ordinary Spirit Mushroom.

If we convert it to...

Buying a top-grade Phantom Mushroom offers better value for money.

"Elder, how long will the medicinal effects of this Illusion Mushroom last?"

An experienced outer disciple immediately asked.

"Words are no proof. You'll see for yourselves whether this medicine is potent or not."

The old man in black robes smiled slightly, then looked at the disciple in hemp clothing: "Today, I will make a good connection with you and sell you this Illusionary Spirit Mushroom for two spirit stones."

"But Elder, I am short of money..."

The disciple in hemp robes stared intently at the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom in the other's hand, his eyes revealing a strong desire.

Although he came from a humble background, he had been in the Qingyun Sect for so long that he had naturally heard of the effects of the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom.

Unfortunately, he was penniless and could not afford such a spiritual item with the meager monthly salary of an outer disciple.

"It's alright, you can owe me for now."

"If you really can't pay it back, that's alright. My Alchemy Hall develops a variety of new pills every year. If you help me test the pills a few times, you can get rid of this debt."

The old man in black robes laughed heartily and handed over the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom as he spoke.

"Test medicine?"

Upon hearing these two words, a hint of hesitation flashed in the eyes of the disciple in hemp robes.

Just as the old man in black robes said.

There are no fixed rules in law, and there are no constant forms in circumstances.

The alchemy of this world is also unrestrained and imaginative, with no fixed formulas; it all depends on the individual's creativity and mood at the time.

Therefore, the new medicines refined by alchemists often have various side effects, and it is common for people to die from them.

"If I hear the Dao in the morning, I can die content in the evening. We cultivators are single-minded in our pursuit of the Dao and have long since put life and death aside."

"Is your life more important than the martial arts beliefs you've upheld for so many years?"

The old man in black robes frowned and rebuked him without any politeness.

Upon hearing this, the disciple in hemp robes hesitated for a long time, glanced at the disciple in brocade robes again, and finally gritted his teeth and accepted the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom.

"Ruzi can be taught."

The old man in black robes nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction on his face.

Under the watchful eyes of all the disciples.

The disciple in hemp clothing stuffed the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom into his mouth and began to chew it vigorously.

A few drops of bright red, blood-like juice dripped from the corner of his mouth, which, combined with his stubborn, almost obsessive expression, made him look rather ferocious.

It didn't take long.

He swallowed the entire Phantom Mushroom, and the medicinal effects took effect immediately.

"Hiccup~"

The disciple in hemp robes let out a burp, and his body suddenly swayed back and forth, staggering as if he were drunk.

Moreover, his entire body skin quickly turned red, making him look like a cooked shrimp, a frighteningly bright red.

But his expression was extremely excited, as if he had encountered something extremely happy.

Sometimes he would laugh loudly, sometimes he would roar with excitement, and sometimes he would wail and curse loudly, as if he were complaining about the injustice of God.

"Princes, generals and prime ministers would rather have the seed!"

"The world is still undecided, you and I are both dark horses!"

"You're just a little better looking than me, a little stronger in cultivation, and your family has a bit of money. What's so great about that?"

"Why should I be ashamed to be seen by others and have to live like a rat in a sewer!"

"Heaven will entrust great responsibilities to those who are destined for them, and will first test their minds and bodies. I am the true chosen one of Heaven!"

"Hehe, I've already beaten you by too much!"

The disciple in hemp clothing was crying and laughing, punching and kicking at the air, drooling, and wearing an abnormal smile, looking as if he were possessed.

But as he became more and more immersed in the illusion, his internal energy suddenly surged, and he actually stepped into the eighth level of Body Tempering in just a dozen breaths!
"This is a top-grade Illusionary Spirit Mushroom? Its medicinal power is indeed formidable!"

The other disciples couldn't help but gasp in shock at the sight.

But Lu Yuan felt a chill run down his spine.

This world is truly terrifyingly insane; they actually use poisonous mushrooms as elixirs.

Moreover, judging from the words of the black-robed elder and many outer disciples, they seemed to have long been accustomed to this and regarded various hallucinogenic pills as necessities for cultivation.

"Every medicine has some toxicity, let alone the fact that they treat poison like food. It's no wonder they go crazy if this continues."

Lu Yuan frowned slightly.

If the solitary cultivation method taught by the black-robed elder has some merit...

However, this method of entering the Dao by taking poisonous pills is terrifyingly mad and will inevitably lead to demonic possession sooner or later.

After half an hour.

The redness on the disciple's skin gradually faded, and he finally returned to normal.

He was as if he had just woken up from a dream, and he was awakened from the illusion.

"You woke up so soon?"

The disciple in hemp clothing looked slightly regretful, as if he was still somewhat unsatisfied and unwilling to end that beautiful dream so soon.

However, when he realized his strength had increased dramatically, he was overjoyed and wished he could have another Phantom Mushroom.

"Although the magic mushroom has powerful medicinal properties, repeated use will lead to dependence and the medicinal effect will be greatly reduced."

The old man in black robes seemed to have seen through the thoughts of the disciple in hemp robes, and immediately spoke up to warn him.

"However, the Illusionary Spirit Pill does not have this restriction. This pill uses the Illusionary Spirit Mushroom as the main ingredient and adds many precious auxiliary materials."

"The medicinal effect is not only several times that of the top-grade Illusion Mushroom, but the side effects are also extremely mild."

"If you buy from me, you can enjoy a generous discount."

As he spoke, the old man in black robes took out a pill the size of a longan from his storage bag. The pill was entirely crimson, with a faint pattern imprinted on its surface.

As soon as it appeared in the outside world, a rich and fragrant aroma spread through the air.

"What a terrifying toxicity."

Lu Yuan's expression changed slightly, and he immediately held his breath, fearing that he would be affected by the fragrance of the pill.

However, the other outer disciples couldn't help but take a deep breath when they smelled the fragrance of the pills, and their faces showed an extremely enjoyable expression.

They were breathing heavily, panting like oxen, and a dazed look flashed in their eyes. They wished they could snatch the crimson pill and stuff it into their mouths immediately!
"This pill is extremely potent; only disciples at the Spirit Sea Realm can withstand it."

"However, if someone at the ninth level of Body Tempering takes this pill, it will also have the miraculous effect of rapidly breaking through to the next level."

"The inner sect competition is in three months. You don't want to miss this opportunity, do you?"

The old man in black robes glanced at the disciple in brocade robes and said meaningfully.

Upon hearing this, the disciple in brocade robes showed a slight change in expression.

He looked up at the disciple in hemp robes and sensed the aura of the eighth level of Body Tempering emanating from him.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, as if he had made a firm decision.

"Elder, I..."

However, just as the disciple in brocade robes was about to say something, he was interrupted by a look from the old man in black robes.

"Alright, that concludes this lecture. If you require anything, you may come to the Alchemy Hall to find me."

After whetting everyone's appetite...

The old man in black robes then put away the Illusionary Spirit Pill and drifted away.

As for the other outer disciples, they all rushed to inhale the lingering fragrance of the pills in the air.

But the next moment.

Those outer disciples who were gasping for breath suddenly froze, their faces turning green with anger, and they cursed loudly.

"vomit!"

"Who the hell is so shameless as to secretly let out a stinky fart?"

"And it's chicken flavored?"

Upon smelling the nauseating stench, some powerful and wealthy outer disciples immediately turned and left.

But those disciples from impoverished backgrounds were unwilling to waste this hard-won opportunity. They could only pinch their noses, their faces contorted, and continue to breathe heavily, experiencing both pain and pleasure.

Seeing the chaotic scene before him, Lu Yuan was dumbfounded.

People can't, at least they shouldn't!
The people in this world are truly terrifyingly eccentric; they'll stop at nothing to fight over even a wisp of elixir fragrance!

Lu Yuan couldn't bear to look at it and immediately turned and left the main hall.

"There are still three months until the inner sect competition. This should be enough time for me to enter the mid-stage of the Spirit Sea Realm."

Lu Yuan walked through the Qingyun Sect, pondering as he went.

Unlike other outer disciples, he possesses the talent of "Refining the False into the True," which allows him to successfully cultivate a martial art to perfection without deceiving himself.

Moreover, the cultivation methods that have been refined through the "Refining the False into the True" process are all flawless authentic teachings, allowing for rapid progress in cultivation.

"Moreover, although the martial arts of the idealistic mind in this world are crazy, they also have other advantages."

"For example, cultivators regard all kinds of hallucinogenic poisons as treasures, but they don't pay much attention to spiritual medicines that can increase spiritual power and blood."

"In this way, I can acquire a large amount of cultivation resources at a lower price."

"However, I have already spent all my savings to break through to the Spirit Sea Realm. It seems that I need to find a way to earn spirit stones."

Lu Yuan muttered to himself.

According to the rules of the Qingyun Sect.

All outer disciples can receive five low-grade spirit stones from the sect every month for free.

However, this amount of spirit stones is just a drop in the ocean compared to the massive resources needed by cultivators.

Besides the monthly allowance, if outer disciples want to obtain more spirit stones, the best way is to accept sect missions and earn contribution points.

These sect missions vary in difficulty and the rewards differ greatly.

For some simple tasks, the reward is only half a low-grade spirit stone.

However, for those extremely difficult and dangerous missions, completing one mission often yields hundreds of low-grade spirit stones and numerous other rewards!
“Dangerous missions take too long; my priority right now is to improve my skills.”

"Take on some simple tasks first, as long as you can earn the resources needed for cultivation."

After weighing the pros and cons, Lu Yuan quickly made a decision.

Do it when you think of it.

After leaving the Transmission Hall, he did not return to his residence, but went directly to the Mission Hall.

It didn't take long.

A large number of interconnected pavilions and palaces came into Lu Yuan's view.

This place is much larger than the Transmission Hall, and it is bustling with people, with outer disciples often coming and going to accept missions here.

Lu Yuan even saw more than a dozen inner disciples dressed in purple robes.

These disciples possessed powerful auras and considerable strength; almost every one of them had at least the late stage of the Spirit Sea Realm.

Standing in the crowd, they were like cranes among chickens, extremely conspicuous.

"Inner disciples have a prestigious status and receive a lot of resources. They can receive hundreds of low-grade spirit stones for free every month, which is considered high-level within the Qingyun Sect."

"If I were an inner disciple, I could make Steward Wang kowtow and apologize with just a word. Why would I need to do it myself?"

Looking at those distinguished inner disciples, Lu Yuan felt quite emotional.

He immediately shook his head, stopped thinking about it, walked to a notice board, and began to browse the tasks posted there.

"Simple task: Deliver a message to Mianshui City. Reward: Half a spirit stone."

"Normal mission: Go to Five Poison Valley to collect ten Blood Red Flowers. Reward: five spirit stones (requires late-stage Body Tempering cultivation)."

"Dangerous mission: Test medicines for the Alchemy Hall. Reward: Fifty low-grade spirit stones (requires Spirit Sea Realm cultivation)."

……

The bulletin board lists a wide variety of tasks, at least several hundred.

Lu Yuan glanced through the list and found that most of the tasks offered pitifully low rewards.
However, when he looked at the long-term mission hanging at the top, his gaze immediately sharpened and his expression became serious.

"Long-term mission: Kill a Tai Xuan Sect disciple in the Body Tempering Realm. Reward: Fifty low-grade spirit stones."

"Kill a disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect at the Spirit Sea Realm, and the reward will be one thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Killing a Soul Palace Realm expert from the Tai Xuan Sect will reward you with 100,000 low-grade spirit stones, and you can be directly promoted to Inner Sect Elder!"

"Tai Xuan Sect?"

Upon seeing these three words, the previously vague information in Lu Yuan's mind gradually became clearer.

The Great Li Dynasty has a vast territory, encompassing the lands of the four seas and nine provinces.

Within the imperial dynasty, numerous sects and powerful figures abound.

The Tai Xuan Sect's sphere of influence happens to border the Qing Yun Sect, making it the most powerful sect within a thousand miles, and it constantly seeks to annex the Qing Yun Sect.

Therefore, for many years.

These two sects are locked in a fierce and open struggle, their rivalry as intense as fire and water, and they have accumulated countless deep-seated hatreds.

With the Great Li Dynasty stirring things up behind the scenes, the disciples of the two sects became mortal enemies whenever they met, to the point of no return.

Lu Yuan's biological parents in this life were unfortunately killed by disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect because they were involved in the conflict between the two sects.

The hatred for killing one's father is irreconcilable.

It can be said.

Lu Yuansheng harbored an irreconcilable and deep-seated hatred for the Tai Xuan Sect from birth! (End of Chapter)