Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

The night is long, and I have nothing to do.

Lu Yan could only continue learning how to refine talismans and, incidentally, try to find out the secret of Steward Zheng.

Currently, Manager Zheng is the highest-ranking cultivator that Lu Yan can come into contact with.

"I went to Qingfeng Pavilion again today, but I took two pills to strengthen my yang energy before leaving. Although I fought for several hours, I couldn't get up the next day."

I'm getting old, even with elixirs, I'm still lacking in strength and spirit. I really miss my youth.

"Huh~ I didn't expect that this old Li, who looks so handsome, would actually hook up with old Liu's partner, and they've been together for five or six months without being discovered. Life is so unpredictable. I wonder if old Liu will kill old Li when he finds out."

Hmm, there's some gossip going on.

Lu Yan knew that Old Li and Old Liu were the other two of the three managers of the mine. The three of them worked together and had a good relationship. He never expected that Manager Li would hook up with Manager Liu's partner. Tomorrow, he would have to find a way to get a personal item containing Manager Li's aura to see what was going on.

The next day, taking advantage of the time after work, Lu Yan picked up a few strands of hair that had fallen out of Manager Li's head.

After returning home, Lu Yan began to use the Pen of Truth to uncover secrets.

"This old Liu is simply outrageous! His partner is so beautiful, yet he's often away from home. Since that's the case, then I won't be polite."

Wow~ I didn't expect to get such explosive news right at the beginning.

"Tsk tsk tsk~ I thought it would take some effort to win over Old Liu's partner, but I didn't expect her to be so proactive."

I must say, his kung fu is truly amazing. It was so exhilarating I almost couldn't get out of bed the next day. Old Liu's Daoist partner is even more impressive than the female cultivators in Qingfeng Pavilion.

"It was another wonderful day. To be able to win over such a charming and tender woman, my life is worth it. We didn't stop all night, and it happened again and again."

When we started work, Lao Liu asked me which female cultivator I was busy with on her belly at Qingfeng Pavilion last night.

I'd love to see his expression if he knew that the female cultivator was his Daoist partner.

"Old Liu's Daoist partner is such a troublesome little vixen. She started clinging to me the moment we met, not giving me a moment's rest, but I like her very much."

Old Liu, oh Old Liu, it's not that I'm a bad brother, it's just that my sister-in-law is too charming.

"It was another wonderful night. I wish I could live like this every day, always with my Daoist partner Lao Liu and never be separated."

"Oh, I had a crazy night. My back is a bit sore when I woke up this morning. Should I rest for a couple of days? I feel like my body will break down if I keep going like this."

"Fine, such kindness from a beauty is rare. I'll buy two Qi-Boosting Pills and continue the battle tonight."

"This Qi-strengthening and Yang-increasing pill is indeed effective. I didn't stop all night, and Old Liu's Daoist partner also praised me for being incredibly brave."

Seeing the look of utter conquest in her eyes filled me with immense pride. Let's continue tonight.

"..."

"I took two more pills of Guyuan Zengyang Dan, but I felt that they were not as effective as before. Lao Liu's Daoist partner also said that I was not as good as before."

"I'll never admit defeat! Next time I'll take three pills, and I refuse to believe I can't deal with this little devil!"

"..."

"Today I took eight pills of the Strengthening Yang Pill, but Old Liu's Daoist partner is still not satisfied. I have really tried my best, or I will die."

Damn it, Old Liu's Daoist partner is simply inhuman. I finally understand why Old Liu hasn't been home for so long.

Earning spirit stones is a lie; having a tiger at home is the real reason.

"I can't take it anymore. I need to rest for a while. My legs are weak when I walk. I probably can't even beat a cultivator at the first level of Qi Refining."

"Damn it, I was just looking forward to a good rest, how did Old Liu's Daoist partner end up in my house?"

They even forced ten Qi-strengthening and Yang-enhancing pills down my throat! Are they trying to kill me?!

"..."

"Today, Lao Liu's Daoist partner brought twenty pills to strengthen his yang energy. If we eat these every day, we can even save on food expenses."

I've lost over 30 pounds recently; my ribs are clearly visible, and my hair is falling out in clumps. I've also been feeling somewhat disoriented lately, and I almost tripped and died on the street.

"..."

"After much consideration, for the sake of my own life, I've decided to move."

Lu Yan: ...

No wonder I noticed that Manager Li was much thinner than before. I thought he was seriously ill, but I never expected that he had been drained of his life essence.

How should I describe this?

Did they lift a rock only to drop it on their own foot?

Some things are not right.

Enjoying it?

There are also some inappropriate aspects.

Oh, it's painful yet joyful.

This phrase perfectly describes the situation.

I wanted to continue writing, but suddenly I felt a little dizzy.

Lu Yan looked at the thick stack of papers on the table and realized that he had started to become anemic.

Using only one's own blood is not enough; one should try to buy some in the market if the opportunity arises.

After finishing reading the gossip, Lu Yan quickly took a rest, as he had to go to work tomorrow.

……

Lu Yan got up early and went to the mine.

He looked at Steward Li with a sympathetic gaze.

Upon entering the mine and arriving at the same spot as yesterday, Lu Yan continued to release the egg-laying rooster to peck at the spirit ore.

He himself wielded a fine iron pickaxe, keeping watch while working.

That evening, Lu Yan went to the market and bought spirit ink, talisman paper, and some beast blood. After refining a new talisman for a while, he began to investigate the secrets of Steward Zheng and Steward Li.

With so much pressure in life these days, how can we survive without some gossip?

First, find out about Steward Zheng.

"I was outmatched yesterday, so I've prepared five Qi-Boosting Pills for today. Let's see how I deal with her."

"I'll beat her until she's crying for her parents, or I'm not a Zheng!"

"I was careless yesterday. I didn't expect her to have been holding back. Even after using five Qi-strengthening and Yang-increasing pills, I was still no match for her."

The women in Qingfeng Pavilion are damn treacherous.

"Sigh~ Something's happened again at Qiongyi Ridge. The monsters in the mountains have started to riot again for some reason."

The city lord sent people to investigate, but none of them returned. It was rumored that there were Foundation Establishment cultivators inside.

It's very unsafe during this period, so please try not to go out. You must go home as soon as you finish work.

After writing this sentence, Lu Yan put down his pen, which spoke the truth.

Lu Yan knew about Qiongyi Ridge. It was filled with countless demonic beasts, and even Core Formation cultivators dared not venture in recklessly. When faced with a beast tide, they had to rely on the city's defensive formations.

Every year, several nearby cities gather a large number of cultivators to investigate the situation inside, in order to prevent any unforeseen events.

But all of this had nothing to do with Lu Yan. He was just a low-level cultivator at the first level of Qi Refining, and he didn't even have the qualifications to be cannon fodder.

Lu Yan continued to investigate with the Pen of Truth.

"The female cultivators of Qingfeng Pavilion are truly vixens who drain people's life essence. Every time I come, not only are my spirit stones emptied, but my body is also drained. They're doing me a lot of harm! I must boycott them!"

"The female cultivators at Qingfeng Pavilion are amazing. I really want to stay here forever and have them serve me."

Oh right, I think I was even considering boycotting them yesterday. Honestly, how could I have had such a thought?

"Qingfeng Pavilion..."