Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

The group returned to their respective residences to check the situation; Lu Yan's courtyard had been completely burned to the ground.

The situation was similar throughout the town. Helpless, Lu Yan could only go to the inner city to rent a courtyard to recuperate from his injuries. Thanks to the protection of the formation, very few parts of the inner city were damaged.

In the following period, the city lord's mansion issued tasks to recruit low-level rogue cultivators to clean up and restore damaged areas, and also announced that the mines could start operations.

The forced cessation of mining for such a long period of time has undoubtedly resulted in severe losses for Worry-Free City.

Because of the significant population shortage, Ye Wuyou increased the miners' wages, hoping to attract low-level independent cultivators from the surrounding area.

That day, Lu Yan, who had recovered from his injuries, went to Zheng Qu's place to check on their condition.

"Brother Zheng, why are there only five of you? Where are Zhao Yu, Sun Zhe, and Shang Lin?" At their residence, Lu Yan only saw Zheng Qu, Li Feng, Ma Hong, Mei Xiaoyu, and Pang Ziyue, but not Zhao Yu, Sun Zhe, or Shang Lin.

"Alas, Brother Lu, Brother Zhao and the other two were killed the night they caused trouble at the Holy Heaven Sect." Zheng Qu shook his head sadly.

"This..." Lu Yan remained silent for a long time, recalling the voices and appearances of the three people before their deaths.

In Worry-Free City, he had a very good relationship with the eight people. They had teamed up to hunt monsters together many times and could be considered close friends.

Drinking with them, going out together, and discussing spiritual practice.

Shang Lin, in particular, although she came from the sex industry, has completely given up her past since joining this group and is wholeheartedly working hard for a new life.

He's a bit casual in his speech and manner, but he's a really good person.

"Alas, Brother Lu, there's no need to be too sentimental. Brother Zhao and the other two, including the rest of us, all know that we had already anticipated this day since we embarked on this path."

Everyone has their own destiny; whether they die sooner or later, they can't escape it. They've finally gotten rid of these anxious days. Li Feng comforted them from the side.

"Yes, people say that those who cultivate themselves are free and unrestrained, but those are just wishful thinking on their part."

Ordinary people have ordinary lives, and cultivators have their own hardships. Mei Xiaoyu held Li Feng's hand with a touch of melancholy.

"May they be reborn as ordinary people, living a prosperous and peaceful life, and never again embark on the path of cultivation." Ma Hong concluded with his sincere blessings.

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On the way back, Lu Yan was still somewhat emotional, never expecting that their last farewell would be their last.

The word "life" is both magical and fragile.

Before leaving, Lu Yan asked for the addresses of the group's hometowns, saying he would definitely visit them in the future to offer comfort and help to their families.

Time flies, and more than ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Worry-Free City has basically returned to order, and all industries are proceeding in an orderly manner. At midnight (11 PM to 1 AM) that night, the roulette wheel was updated, and Lu Yan pressed the "Demon" character.

After it stopped rotating, seven beads of qi and blood, a brown iron flower, a white bone mace, and a painting appeared.

Lu Yan first learned about the brown ironwork.

"Silent Flower (Fifty Years)"

Flowers born in the most evil places are nourished by evil, shrouded in terror, and corroded by death every day.

The day flowers bloom is the day of death; all things wither and life fades away.

Friendly reminder: That day, I excitedly crawled out of the darkness, eager to see the beauty of the new world, but the result was very disappointing.

There was no sunshine, no life, no beauty in my heart, only suffocating despair and oppression.

There is no sound here; death accompanies evil, boundless and endless.

I waited day after day, hoping that the darkness would leave and the light would come, but nothing came of it.

I went from fear to indifference, then from indifference to boredom, then from boredom to hatred, and finally I went mad.

Since this world is so unpleasant, I will make it return to nothingness.

I let myself bloom, confronting despair with disappointment, death with new life, and burning the whole world with my body.

After learning about the effects of the Silent Flower, Lu Yan thought of the White Jade Skull Demon he had used before, wondering which of the two was more powerful.

However, since this silent flower is marked as being from fifty years ago, there should be even more recent ones.

Next was the spiked club made of white bone.

"Brutal Staff"

Made from the bones of the Blood Night Wolf, it also contains the soul of the Blood Night Wolf. Using it will greatly increase your strength.

But they will also become extremely insane, with only killing in their eyes, and gradually lose their way.

Friendly reminder: Strength is forged in blood, and battle is my destiny. Do not fear death, for it will only lead to your defeat.

Swing me, and I'll give you the ultimate pleasure!

Seeing the description of this brutal staff reminded Lu Yan of the Blood Explosion Pill he had obtained before.

Both Blood Explosion Pill and Brutal Staff can increase combat power.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The Brutal Staff can only increase strength by a few percent, while the Blood Explosion Pill can increase it by several times.

However, there is only one Blood Explosion Pill, while the Brutal Staff can be used continuously.

Finally, there was the painting. When Lu Yan opened it, he saw a dark demon inside.

"Wind Cockroach Demon (Disposable)"

A group of demons living in the silent wind, they are born with an understanding of the laws of the wind, they dance in the wind and kill in the wind. After using it, you will become the darling of the wind.

Friendly reminder: I've grown accustomed to the howling and freedom of the wind; only in the wind can I feel the meaning of life.

The wind is my home; wherever the wind goes, I go too.

So let's travel the world together!

Well, how should I put it? It's very similar to the demonic crow I got before, except one is in the dark and the other is in the wind.

After understanding the function of the three props, Lu Yan put them away and began to rest.

The next morning, Lu Yan went to the mine to start mining.

They also met Manager Zheng and his two companions at the mine.

"Huh? Lu Yan, are you alright?" Manager Zheng was somewhat surprised to see Lu Yan.

Lu Yan hadn't come to mine for several months, and Manager Zheng thought he had died in an accident. He never expected to meet him again.

"Thanks to Manager Zheng, I was busy with some things for a while and didn't come to mine. I just finished up now," Lu Yan replied with a smile.

"Hmm, it's good that you're alright. Last time the Holy Heaven Sect attacked, quite a few people were killed; it was truly tragic."

After saying goodbye to Steward Zheng, Lu Yan entered the mine.

Just like before, the monks in the cave were numbly swinging their iron pickaxes, only now there were many new faces.

Lu Yan returned to the original spot, released the egg-laying rooster, and then consumed a Qi and Blood Bead to begin mining.

Lu Yan today is naturally not the same as before.

Fifty or sixty baskets of ore a day is more than enough, but as before, I still hand in a dozen or so baskets every day, and put the rest into my storage ring to continue feeding the chickens when I get back.

It wasn't until evening that Lu Yan put down the God of Mining Pickaxe. After a day of hard work, he had refined more than half of the Qi and Blood Beads, and his Qi and Blood had improved considerably.