All-People Game: As a Sword Cultivator, All I Can Do is Fly with a Sword

"Don't come any closer!"

"Even though this is a game, I've enabled the underage protection mode... no, I'm an adult, but I've enabled the anti-harassment mode!"

Seeing her looking so alarmed, Li Jin couldn't help but twitch her lips twice.

With a little thought, he could guess what was going on.

"What did that lay Buddhist, the one called Carbonated Fish, say to you?"

Li Jin tried her best to make her voice sound gentle and harmless, like a true enlightened master.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Qingyun decided to tell the truth, since the NPC in front of her didn't seem like a bad person.

"He said you're a pervert who peeps at old Taoist priests while they bathe and likes to collect old ladies' dentures."

"..."

Li Jin looked up at the sky, trying her best to maintain the demeanor of a superior person, but in her heart she had already rubbed that dead fish into the ground a hundred times.

They're collecting dentures like crazy.

That guy would make up any lie just to hoard the mission resources for himself.

However, upon further reflection, Li Jin felt relieved.

That's what gamers are like.

In order to maximize profits, it's not uncommon in some games to spread rumors that NPCs are perverts; even digging up NPCs' ancestral graves is a common occurrence.

This carbonated fish, though a bit talkative, is quite fiercely protective of its food; it's a perfect leek.

"Rumors stop with the wise." Li Jin withdrew his gaze, looked at Lin Qingyun, and his eyes became profound. "That layman's mind is not settled. He probably fears that you will diminish his opportunities, so he resorted to this tactic."

Lin Qingyun stood there, stunned, and asked, "Opportunity? What opportunity?"

Li Jin did not answer directly, but said, "You have a very special aura about you."

"If I am not mistaken, you should possess the appearance of the Cloud Dream Heaven-Reaching One, shouldn't you?"

Lin Qingyun subconsciously covered the jade pendant at her waist, and then muttered to herself.

"The talent given in the first recharge gift pack was supposed to be highly concealed, right? How come even an NPC can spot it? Is this game really just a money-grabbing scheme?"

Although her voice was very soft, Li Jin, with his sharp hearing and eyesight, heard it clearly.

First recharge gift pack?

No wonder this girl had such amazing talent as soon as she landed; she must be a whale (someone who spends a lot of money on in-game purchases)!

In this game world, ordinary players are like韭菜 (leeks, a metaphor for being exploited), while players who spend money are like golden韭菜 (leeks, a metaphor for being exploited).

Moreover, it's the kind of premium golden leek that comes with its own fertilizer, grows fast and strong, and can grow back on its own after being harvested.

While carbonated fish is good for liver lovers, it can't compare to the rich woman's fragrance that comes in a gift pack at will.

Li Jin's attitude became more kind, even showing the gentleness typically reserved for VIP clients.

"Ahem." Li Jin cleared his throat, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Treasures are often hidden, but in the eyes of those with the right destiny, they shine as brightly as a candle in the night."

"Your talent, though named Yunmeng, is actually extraordinary. If used properly, its future is limitless."

"Unfortunately..."

Li Jin paused deliberately and shook her head.

Lin Qingyun took the bait and asked eagerly, "What's the pity?"

"It's a pity that you are now a mortal, possessing a treasure mountain but unable to tap into it," Li Jin sighed. "Without the guidance of a master, this talent will likely remain untapped."

"Master, no, senior, please enlighten me!" Lin Qingyun put on a fawning expression. "That carbonated fish must be jealous of how handsome you are, senior, that's why it spread rumors!"

Li Jin was secretly pleased; this girl was really savvy.

"Very well." Li Jin nodded slightly. "It is fate that we have met. Since you have seen through that person's lie, I will give you a chance as well."

He reopened the task release panel and skillfully copied and pasted the task he had given to the carbonated fish earlier.

[Task Name: The Senior's Test]

[Task Type: Hidden Task]

[Task Objective: Complete all introductory tests at Qingsong Temple within two days.]

[Should it be released?]

【Yes. 】

Ding!

A golden scroll was unfurled in front of Lin Qingyun.

[Congratulations to player "Qingyun Loves Rice Balls" for triggering the hidden quest: The Senior's Test!]

Looking at the task panel, Lin Qingyun was so excited she almost jumped up.

It really was a hidden mission.

That damn carbonated fish, it actually tried to eat it all by itself.

Fortunately, I was quick-witted and encountered such a handsome and discerning NPC.

"Thank you, senior. I'll go fetch water right away!"

Lin Qingyun, full of fighting spirit, turned around and rushed towards the two buckets of water, as if they were not two buckets of water, but two buckets of gold bars.

Looking at Lin Qingyun's energetic back, Li Jin nodded in satisfaction.

well.

The second leek, and I officially fell into the trap.

Moreover, this leek possesses the special talent of "Cloud Dream Connecting to Heaven," so we might be able to get a lot of good things from her in the future.

Just as Li Jin was figuring out how to sustainably fleece people, a head peeked out from the bushes not far away.

It is the carbonate fish that has returned after leaving.

Looking at Lin Qingyun's excited expression and then at Li Jin's kind face, his heart skipped a beat.

It’s over.

My exclusive favor is gone.

This girl actually hooked up with Li Jin.

The carbonated fish took a grumbling bite of its dry rations: "When I accepted the mission, why weren't you this gentle? You said I was impatient and that this girl was your soulmate, you hypocrite!"

Although he was unhappy, the carbonated fish didn't dare to go up and question him.

Li Jin is the one who issues tasks. If you anger him, he might stop issuing tasks to you in the future, and you'll have nowhere to turn for help.

After all, the NPCs in the Eternal Great Dao are all highly intelligent, and apart from the necessary plot settings, they usually think independently.

……

……

The backyard, Genseiko's private courtyard.

The snow here has been swept very clean.

At this moment, the gate to the courtyard slowly opened.

Two men in black uniforms came out.

This uniform is neither a modern suit nor a traditional robe, but a modified combination, with an extremely well-fitting cut that makes it look capable and austere.

The most striking feature was a pattern embroidered in silver thread on their chests.

A broken sword and a gavel are crossed.

This is the emblem of the Martial Arts Inspection Division.

Abbreviated as Wujiansi.

In this world where martial artists possess extraordinary powers, the government has established a special agency to oversee them in order to maintain social order.

People from the Martial Arts Supervision Office have a more common name in the martial arts world.

The swordsman.

The higher-ups are in charge of prohibitions against grandmasters, while the lower-level martial artists are in charge of brawls.

They are in charge of any martial artist who commits a crime.

The two men stood tall and straight like pine trees, and the distance they took with each step seemed to have been measured with a ruler.

Xuan Chengzi stood at the door, holding the pink hot water bottle in her hands, with a calm smile on her face, even carrying a hint of...mockery?

"Please take care, gentlemen. My legs are weak, so I won't see you off any further."

The two ignored them and walked straight to the front yard.

This is when there are the most tourists.

But when the two men in black appeared, the previously noisy crowd fell silent for a moment.

Ordinary tourists might just feel that these two people have a cold demeanor and dare not approach them.

But the martial artists mixed in with the tourists turned pale when they saw the uniform and the badge.

"They're from the Military Affairs Bureau!"

"A silver-threaded badge—that's for a vice-commander!"

"Good heavens, why would such an important person come to Qingsong Temple? Has someone in the temple committed a serious crime?"

The crowd parted automatically to make way for them, and no one dared to block their path.

This is not only because of the terrifying aura emanating from them, which belongs to the peak of the Transformation Realm and is just one step away from stepping into the Grandmaster Realm.

More importantly, it's because of the power and intimidation that the clothes represent.

Even the strongest martial artist fears the government.

Moreover, this is the government, which is specifically responsible for suppressing martial artists.

Chen An was instructing his disciples in their training when he saw the two people. He immediately told his disciples to stop, while he himself stood respectfully by the roadside, bowing slightly in greeting.

The two men walked straight across the training ground without looking to the side.

The carbonate fish stared wide-eyed at the two incredibly cool NPCs.

He instinctively wanted to move closer to see if he could trigger any missions, but before he could get close, he was given a cold glance by one of them.

The meaning of keeping people at arm's length is self-evident.

"Will I get a red name if I get too close?"

The carbonated fish remained stationary.

The two ignored the strange, weakling and continued on their way.

Their goal is clear.

It wasn't the main hall, the scripture repository, or the path down the mountain.

Instead, it was the secluded corridor where Li Jin was.

At this moment, Li Jin leaned against a pillar, watching Lin Qingyun huff and puff as she climbed the steps carrying buckets of water, pondering in her mind how to harvest the chives.

Suddenly, he sensed that something was off about the atmosphere around him.

The chirping of birds stopped.

The wind seemed to have become a bit fiercer.

Li Jin turned her head.

The two men in black were already standing five meters in front of him.

The two stood side by side, like two black iron towers, blocking the winter sun and casting large shadows.