Am I the only cultivator in this cultivation group?

As far as Li Hu knew, the path of cultivation was divided into nine realms.

The stages are: Dust Transformation Realm, Spirit Origin Realm, Overlord Body Realm, Innate Realm, Dao Pill Realm, True Monarch Realm, Dao Venerable Realm, Sage Realm, and Dao Tribulation Immortal Realm.

Between each realm lies an insurmountable chasm.

He is currently only at the "Opening Gate" stage in the Dust Transformation Realm.

The Dust Removal Realm is further divided into seven minor stages: Opening the Soul Gate, Opening the Eye Gate, Opening the Ear Gate, Opening the Nose Gate, Opening the Mouth Gate, Opening the Body Gate, and Shedding Dust.

Only after passing the Transcendental Gate can one enter the Spiritual Origin Realm.

Li Hu cultivated diligently for a hundred years, but he was stuck on the "gateway to enlightenment" for decades, unable to overcome it. It was precisely because of this that he was unable to extend his lifespan and ended up in his current state of imminent death.

But the woman in front of him, who looked to be only in her early twenties, was actually a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, known as the Martial Venerable!

I've heard that the master of the July Demon Cave is a Overlord Body Realm expert.

She was a whole realm higher than the master of the July Demon Cave.

Li Hu was deeply shaken, becoming even more certain that the stunningly beautiful Jade Cauldron Immortal before him must be a descendant of some peerless master.

Otherwise, how could someone possess such amazing talent?

Seeing him standing there dumbfounded, Bai Xiaoyu couldn't help but laugh and called out into her microphone:

"Hey, what's wrong? Scared out of your wits?"

"No...no!"

Li Hu suddenly snapped out of his daze, quickly got up, and without even bothering to brush the dust off his pants, bowed to her with his hands clasped in greeting.

"This junior greets the Jade Cauldron Immortal!"

"You talk in a really old-fashioned way," Bai Xiaoyu chuckled. "But I like it."

Just then, a beautiful figure descended from mid-air; it was Huang Yaoying, who had just arrived.

"The wicked monk is gone?"

She glanced at the corpse on the ground and asked casually.

"This is Fairy Yuxia," Bai Xiaoyu introduced to Li Hu.

Li Hu quickly bowed and bowed, even softening his breathing.

"I am Pharmacist Li, greetings, senior."

Because in his eyes, above Fairy Yuxia's head was clearly written:

[Primordial Realm - Great Perfection]

Li Hu's scalp tingled.

The Great Perfection of the Innate Realm!

That's a top expert who has one foot in the Dao Dan realm!

Oh My God.

Such a person is someone I wouldn't even dare to dream of meeting in my daily life, let alone see.

Now I've run into two of them at once!

Li Hu felt that all his luck in this life was probably on this day.

"What's wrong with you again?" Bai Xiaoyu asked, puzzled. "Why are you keeping your head down?"

The next moment, there was a "thump".

Li Hu actually knelt down.

"Junior Li Hu greets the two seniors! I humbly request that you accept me as your disciple!"

He spoke urgently and loudly, his fox-like face turning red.

In front of the screen, Bai Xiaoyu immediately turned off her microphone, turned to look at Huang Yaoying on the opposite bed, and her eyes lit up.

"He's so funny and adorable."

Huang Yaoying glanced at her, her tone amused:

"Whatever you like is fine."

"Then I won't be polite."

Bai Xiaoyu immediately turned the microphone back on, cleared her throat, and said in a serious tone:

"Alright, alright, get up first. But it's impossible to take you as a disciple. With your cultivation level and aptitude, cough cough cough, I can only take you as a nominal disciple for now. Only if you make real progress in the future can you become a full disciple."

"A nominal disciple? A nominal disciple is fine too!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Li Hu's shout was so heartfelt that his eyes were red.

He even felt like crying.

After so many years of hiding and struggling, I've finally... found a way out.

"what?"

Bai Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment.

"Where did you get that crying expression and gesture? It's quite amusing."

The game "Tai Xu" is exceptionally well-made, a true next-generation AAA title. All the NPCs are equipped with highly realistic AI, and the character models and facial expressions are incredibly detailed, almost reminiscent of "Ready Player One".

Even so, the number of expressions players can currently control is still limited; they can't just make any expression they want.

"what?"

Li Hu was stunned, his face full of confusion.

"I don't know what Master is talking about."

He was secretly puzzled.

Could it be... that there's some kind of secret to crying?

"Never mind, it's nothing. From now on, you are my disciple. If anyone dares to bully you, just say my name! I'll make them pay a heavy price!"

Bai Xiaoyu didn't think much of it, but casually flipped through his panel, and what she saw shocked her even more.

"You don't even have a decent self-defense technique? And you haven't even leveled up your talent? You're way too clueless. What, you didn't even claim the newbie gift pack?"

"Disciple... truly does not understand what Master is saying."

Li Hu scratched his head, feeling even more ashamed.

Bai Xiaoyu shook her head as she read it.

She'd seen newcomers before, but this was the first time she'd ever seen someone so fair-skinned.

"You're so dull-witted, I just can't do anything with you." She said, casually tossing over a cultivation manual and a pill. "Take this. First, fill in the gaps in your foundation and break through to the Spirit Origin Realm as soon as possible."

Li Hu hurriedly caught it, and when he looked down, he gasped in shock.

[Technique]: Demonic Aura Technique

[Rank]: Top-grade Mortal Rank

...

[Essence]: Qi and Blood Pill

[Rank]: Top-grade Mortal Pill

"Extreme...top-grade mortal level?!"

Li Hu's eyes widened suddenly, and even his voice trembled.

"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!"

Before he could finish speaking, he knelt down again with a thud.

Although they are only mortal-level cultivation techniques and pills, the word "top-grade" is already astonishing enough.

Whether it's a cultivation technique or an elixir, being considered top-grade within its category means it has been refined to near perfection, making its value far superior to ordinary mortal items.

He was a wild fox demon who had been poor for hundreds of years, and he couldn't even get close to the lowest grade in normal times.

Now, Master has actually made two top-quality items with just one move!

At that moment, Li Hu felt a lump in his throat and tears welled up in his eyes.

Master, you are truly the greatest philanthropist in the world.

"Uh...you can keep it."

On the screen, Bai Xiaoyu was somewhat bewildered by his reaction.

For her, these mortal-level cultivation techniques and elixirs were no longer of any use.

But when it fell into Li Hu's hands, it was as if he had been rewarded with half a fairy mountain.

Huang Yaoying, watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh, teasingly saying:

"What, isn't this exactly what you wanted? A disciple who admires you to the point of worship?"

Bai Xiaoyu coughed lightly, then straightened her face and said in a serious tone:

"Of course. Now that I've taken on a disciple, I, as the master, naturally have to take responsibility."

After speaking, she turned on the microphone and shouted earnestly:

"My disciple."

"Your disciple is here!"

Li Hu responded immediately, answering very quickly.

"This Ancient Buddha Temple instance isn't suitable for you yet," Bai Xiaoyu said seriously. "Here's what we'll do: go back first, perfect your cultivation technique, and then break through to the Transcendent Realm. Once your foundation is solid, I'll personally guide you through the instance and help you reach the Spirit Origin Realm in one fell swoop!"

Her words were spoken in a very old-fashioned style, and she seemed to take them very seriously.

Huang Yaoying, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud.

"I'm just being responsible," Bai Xiaoyu retorted softly, unconvinced.

Meanwhile, Li Hu in the scene was already deeply moved.

He solemnly cupped his hands in greeting, his voice strained:

"Disciple understands! Disciple will return immediately to devote myself to cultivation and will certainly not disappoint Master's high expectations!"

"it is good."

Bai Xiaoyu nodded in satisfaction.

"He is truly my good apprentice."

Just then, a notification appeared before Li Hu's eyes.

[The player intends to quit the game]

Do you wish to exit the instance?

Li Hu's heart stirred, and he immediately nodded.

"Yes."

The next instant, a pale blue light rose from his body, enveloping him completely. With a swirling motion of the light, his figure vanished, disappearing from the spot.

When I opened my eyes again...

He had returned to that cold, icy cave.