My Text-Based Cultivation Game

"Where is he? Why didn't you bring him?"

In the simulated darkness of the night within the blessed land of Xuantianmen, a rather magnificent pavilion remains brightly lit.

Inside this pavilion, three outer disciples of the Xuantian Sect were kneeling prostrate before a cold, sinister man.

If Yunyang were present, he would definitely recognize that these three outer disciples were the same three who had bothered Su Muxue after the first written test of the outer sect competition.

Faced with the cold-faced man's questioning, the three of them burst into tears, crying miserably.

"Senior Brother Zhang! You don't know! We hadn't even said much when he suddenly kicked me! Look, Senior Brother, I still have a bruise on my butt."

As he spoke, the man began to take off his pants.

"Hey, hey, that's enough, that's enough." The cold-looking man held a teacup in his left hand and quickly waved his right hand to stop the other person. "I know that's enough, there's no need to watch."

"Waaah, Senior Brother Zhang, everyone in the Xuantian Sect knows we three are your underlings! He didn't just kick my butt, he's slapping you in the face!"

"cough!"

Faced with this analogy, the cold-hearted man surnamed Zhang almost spat out the tea he had just drunk.

"Senior brother, once my backside has healed, I'll personally help you get your face back!"

"Alright, losing face is a minor matter; making enemies is the real issue." The cold-faced man put down his teacup, regaining his previous composure. "Have you investigated the identity of the person who kicked you?"

"Oh, oh, the investigation is complete." The one kneeling in the middle of the three quickly handed over a jade slip. "His name is Yunyang. He just joined the sect this year. It is said that he successfully climbed the Heavenly Ladder during the entrance examination. However, because of his talent of three spiritual roots, he caused a sensation when he first joined the sect, but then disappeared without a trace."

"Oh, so it was him." The cold-looking man gently stroked the teacup, pondering, "You mean, the three of you, one at the eighth level of Qi Refining and two at the sixth level, were kicked unconscious by a mere beginner?"

"This... that kid is definitely at the ninth level of Qi Refining! Although we were unconscious and couldn't assess his strength, think about it, senior brother, if he wasn't at the ninth level of Qi Refining, even if it was a sneak attack, even if he used some kind of secret technique, it wouldn't be possible to incapacitate us so easily!"

"So you mean someone who just entered the sect can cultivate to the point of almost reaching the Foundation Establishment stage in less than half a year?"

"this……"

This sounds absurd, but... but there doesn't seem to be a more suitable explanation.

"Are you sure that kid has three spiritual roots?"

"The outer gate records are accurate and should be correct."

"Then tell me, how did a guy with three spiritual roots transform from a mortal into a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining in just six months?"

The three men exchanged glances, and after a moment, the one on the far left whispered, "Perhaps... he's received some great opportunity?"

"That does...make some sense."

After a moment of contemplation, the cold-faced man asked, "What about his relationship with that Su Muxue?"

"They are from the same place and are currently living together, seemingly in a Daoist couple relationship."

"Is that so..."

The cold-faced man got up and slowly paced around the room, saying, "The reason why I, Zhang Xianhan, can thrive in the Xuantian Sect is not only because of my own talent and strength, but also because I make many friends. Even the Enforcement Hall has my people. But today, you have made me an enemy of a genius who is almost at the Foundation Establishment stage in half a year. What do you say we should do?"

What will those elders and senior brothers think of me?

what?

The three were stunned. "Didn't you tell us to go? How come you're blaming us now?"

Not only did we get beaten up, but you also have to label us?

You're really something else, like an old sow wearing a bra, you've got a whole set of outfits!

Of course, that's not how it should be said. This Senior Brother Zhang Xianhan is my boss, and my future development in Xuantianmen will depend on this Senior Brother Zhang.

As a seasoned outer disciple of the Xuantian Sect who has been navigating the cultivation world for many years, being adept at dealing with the difficulties posed by high-level cultivators and habitually suppressing low-level cultivators are both essential skills for any cultivator.

The cultivator in the middle cleared his throat and said, "Senior Brother Zhang, for a mortal to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining within half a year, this kid must have had some extraordinary opportunities, right?"

"Hmm?" The cold-looking man raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean by that?"

"Senior Brother Zhang, since we've already fallen out, why not go all the way and seize this opportunity to plot against this kid for some chance?"

"Hmph!" Zhang Xianhan sneered. "I, Zhang, am an upright and honest person. How could I be the kind of person who steals other people's opportunities?!"

Holy crap, you're such a good actor!

Is this your line?

If I didn't know what kind of person you are usually, I would have almost been fooled by you.

The cultivator kneeling in the middle muttered to himself.

But what else can you do? The leader wants both substance and face, so you can only serve him well.

"Senior Brother Zhang, you are mistaken. It was a misunderstanding that we offended Junior Sister Su. We just mistook her for someone else."

As he spoke, the cultivator in the middle looked up at Zhang Xianhan, and seeing that he was listening attentively, continued:

"Can we... turn hostility into friendship? Junior Brother Yun comes from a humble background. Senior Brother, you can show him the true prosperity of the cultivation world. Only after he has truly witnessed the prosperity of the cultivation world will he realize how ordinary the opportunities he has and that Junior Sister Su are."

When the time comes, and he becomes so infatuated with her that he can't extricate himself, use a little trick to get leverage over him, and he will naturally hand over the opportunity to you, Senior Brother Zhang. He might even help you win over that Junior Sister Su.

At that time, you'll gain both wealth and beauty—wouldn't that be wonderful?

"That is to say..."

"Treat me to a meal, behead me, or take me as your dog!"

"Hahahaha!" Zhang Xianhan laughed loudly, "Good, very good! I didn't realize you were so quick-witted."

"Senior Brother Zhang, you flatter me. I would be extremely grateful if you could help me with the distribution of Foundation Establishment Pills."

"Don't worry, I'll remember this, senior brother."