Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

For the next few days, Lu Yan lived in the mine, refining Qi and Blood Beads while accumulating Spirit Stones.

Now I can wield the God of Mining pickaxe with incredible skill, and it no longer feels as heavy as before.

Moreover, his cultivation level is getting closer and closer to the late stage of Qi Refining, and the day of breakthrough is within the next two or three months.

Lu Yan lived a very regular life during this period. In the morning, he would mine, feed chickens, and steal ores. In the afternoon, he would improve his alchemy and talisman-making skills. In the evening, he would practice the Eight Trigrams. His days were quite fulfilling.

Surprisingly, Xia Yueya somehow found out his address and started coming to see him every few days.

They would send me food, clothes, and sometimes even elixirs.

In particular, her sweet, coquettish voice, coupled with her deliberate physical contact, often left Lu Yan feeling awkward and uneasy.

No wonder she can charm so many men and make Yue Tingxin grit her teeth; she's practically got the heart of every man.

I'm really afraid that one day I won't be able to control myself.

Lu Yan couldn't help but think of Qing Hualian, wondering how she was doing now.

She promised to come find me after she finished taking care of things at home, but I still haven't heard from her. I can only silently wish her well.

Time flew by, and it was time for the lottery again. The magic wheel had already produced more items than they could use, so this time Lu Yan pressed the human-shaped wheel.

Ten illusory figures appeared, along with seven low-grade spirit stones, a mask, three small beads emitting a fluorescent color, and a bronze token.

Lu Yan clicked on the mask first.

"Hypocritical mask"

Users can wear masks to simulate the appearance and aura of someone with a similar build, and will not be detected as long as their cultivation levels are not too different.

Friendly reminder: I was born in a very hypocritical place, where almost everyone is two-faced.

They uttered flattering words and showered praise upon each other, but in their hearts they were cursing and mocking.

Their actions confuse me. Why are their thoughts and their expressions so contradictory?

Can't we just get along in a real, genuine way?

This is somewhat useful to me. Before, when I changed my identity to do things, I would just put on some simple makeup, which was easy to be discovered. Now that I have this fake mask, I can save myself the trouble and effort.

Next are three small fluorescent beads.

"Pearl of Wisdom (Disposable)"

The pearl contains the power of civilization. By scanning and irradiating a species and then consuming it, one can learn the language and habits of that species.

Friendly reminder: I am constantly learning and improving throughout my life.

But the more I learn, the more I discover the greatness of knowledge, and how many civilizations exist in the world.

Their wisdom, their creativity, their inventions are always breathtaking.

The Pearl of Wisdom—that's interesting.

If used on a certain monster, it might yield a lot of useful information.

Moreover, Lu Yan remembered that there seemed to be a sect in the book that was good at taming beasts. They were very good at communicating with monsters, and he could develop in that direction in the future.

Finally, Lu Yan pressed the token.

"Coward's Token"

Made of Soul Wood and engraved with array formations, it can make the target extremely timid; the stronger the target, the weaker the effect.

Friendly reminder: They say I'm a jinx, that I'm an orphan without parents.

They bullied me and insulted me every day, even forcing me to kneel down. I never resisted, and then I became a coward in everyone's eyes.

Until one day I picked up a knife and plunged it into their bodies. Blood flowed freely, staining them red and the earth red as well.

They finally felt fear, watching them plead with me and cry, their eyes filled with fear and terror.

It was only then that I realized they were the real cowards.

So this is what it feels like to bully people! I'm going to kill them all!

Hehehe~

Holy crap, this thing is insane, but I like it, and it can be surprisingly useful in crucial moments.

It has a similar function to the love badge you received before, and can be surprisingly effective at crucial moments.

After putting the items away, Lu Yan thought about them carefully and realized that the three items were actually nothing special and not of much help to him at the moment. Next time, Lu Yan decided to use the Destiny Coins and try to get a legendary item.

……

The next day.

"Little brother Lu~" The soft, seductive voice made Lu Yan's body go weak.

"Is there something you need, Sister Xia?" Lu Yan's bones went weak at the sight of the alluring Xia Yueya.

Damn it, I can't take it anymore!

"Little brother Lu, today I've made you a super nourishing soup that I guarantee you'll be satisfied." She winked at Lu Yan as she spoke.

"Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup?" Lu Yan was a little confused when he heard this name. He was perfectly healthy, so why would he need tonics?

"Little brother, try it while it's hot!" she said, taking out a clay pot from her storage bag, which was still steaming.

"Thank you, Sister Xia." Lu Yan couldn't refuse her kindness, and besides, Xia Yueya's cooking skills were really good, even better than his own.

After finishing the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup, Lu Yan felt a comfortable and hot sensation all over his body, as if a small volcano was burning.

"Sister Xia, what's this Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup made of?" Lu Yan took off his clothes to cool himself off.

"It's nothing much, just Qingfeng Deer Treasure, Sharp-Toothed Pig Treasure, Hidden Beast Treasure, Red Claw Rabbit Treasure, Black-Toothed Wolf Treasure, etc., a total of more than ten kinds of demonic beasts." Xia Yueya said with a smile as she introduced the ingredients.

Lu Yan: !!!

Damn, this is a perfect tonic whip!

No wonder I felt so hot and bothered. As I looked at Xia Yueya's beautiful face, I became more and more infatuated and had an impulse to do whatever I wanted.

"Little brother Lu~ How are you feeling?" Xia Yueya noticed Lu Yan's condition and gently stroked his chest with her soft hand. Her fragrant breath wafted towards Lu Yan's earlobe, making him feel agitated.

"Sister Xia~ I, I have something to do, I'll go first." Almost! Lu Yan almost couldn't hold back.

In the end, reason prevailed over desire, and he abandoned Xia Yueya and stormed out the door.

Damn it, I don't want this home anymore.

To calm himself down, Lu Yan went directly to the mine to vent the surging energy within him.

For an entire day, Lu Yan worked like a mad dog, digging non-stop and collecting more than a hundred baskets of minerals.

Only in this way can the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup be completely consumed.

Therefore, Lu Yan discovered that this "Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup" seemed to be a perfect match for the mining industry, as it provided inexhaustible energy after consumption.

This defeat did not discourage Xia Yueya; on the contrary, she became more courageous and devised various ways to scheme against Lu Yan.

Lu Yan had no choice but to move his house next to Yue Tingxin's, and then use one enemy against another, letting the tall, mature woman confront the delicate and spoiled Xia Yueya.

I finally felt much more at ease.

In the days that followed, Lu Yan returned to normal, and began to live a simple life between the mine and his home.

At the end of the month, Lu Yan took out the Destiny Coin.

Lu Yan realized that without using the Fate Coins, it would be difficult to get truly good items.