The fairy forced me to marry into her family, so I retorted by throwing myself into the Pool of Fate

Before Li Ping could think it through, his consciousness was pulled by a tremendous force.

When I opened my eyes again, I was no longer in the familiar room, but in a desolate wasteland.

The reddish-black soil stretched out in all directions, seemingly without end. All around was silent, pitch black, except for a few stars overhead, through which a dry well could be vaguely seen in the distance.

"Where did I get this for?"

Li Ping looked around, a bitter expression on his face.

[Required for the first offering: One piece of Red Star Patterned Iron]

[Chance: Random] (Note: The first offering is guaranteed to yield a purple chance)

[Wish Power: 0] (Offering will grant wish power, which can be used to specify the probability of an opportunity occurring)

"There's a cheat code!"

Before Li Ping could even feel happy, a surge of information entered his brain.

It turns out that the dry well in front is called the "Well of Opportunity". You can get opportunities by throwing specific items into it.

Opportunities are unpredictable and come in many forms, but they can be roughly divided into nine levels from low to high.

Each donation grants one point of wish power, which can be used to increase the probability of a specific opportunity occurring.

"If this had come sooner, I wouldn't have been stuck at the second level of Qi Refining for five years."

Li Ping felt resentful, but upon closer reflection, he realized something was wrong.

"This well of opportunity should have always existed; it just hasn't been triggered by me."

"The red star patterned iron in the storage bag that my second uncle gave me is the key to triggering it."

Crimson Star Pattern Iron is a second-tier spiritual material that can add golden and malevolent energy to weapons. My second uncle has kept it all this time because he wants to use it to forge magical treasures and become a second-tier weapon refiner.

"It seems that the items required for offering cannot be of too low a grade."

Having made up his mind, Li Ping couldn't help but look ahead.

The dry well was hidden in the darkness, and from a distance, only its outline could be seen.

He took a deep breath and stepped out.

In an instant, the world turned upside down, the surrounding scenery rushed backward like flowing water, and the ground beneath one's feet seemed to be suddenly gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

As soon as he landed, the dry well stood before him, its opening dark and imposing, within reach.

The sudden change caused Li Ping to stumble and almost fall.

I stomped my feet hard on the ground before I felt a sense of security.

"Is it a matter of shrinking the land to an inch, or is it a problem with the boundaries of this area?"

Without much thought, Li Ping took out the Crimson Star Pattern Iron and threw it towards the well opening.

As the dark ore descended the well, a beam of purple light shot straight into the sky, instantly illuminating the surrounding area.

The light faded in an instant, leaving behind a purple orb of light that hung silently in front of Li Ping.

With a gentle touch, the purple light vanished, and a drop of deep blue spiritual liquid swirled in the air, surrounded by a fine mist that lingered.

【Mysterious Water Condensed Dew】

[Efficacy: The essence of Xuan Water, enabling one to connect with Xuan Water. After consumption, it can cleanse and refine the bone marrow, purify the mortal body, and make water-based cultivation techniques twice as effective, allowing one to control water as easily as an arm or finger.]

Li Ping opened his mouth and inhaled; the drop of dark blue spiritual liquid dissolved instantly upon entering his throat.

In an instant, a cold current exploded, sweeping through the body along the blood vessels.

A sharp pain shot through his bone marrow, as if countless ants were gnawing and crawling inside him. Li Ping gritted his teeth, and veins bulged on his forehead.

Yet, amidst the extreme cold, a gentle warmth seeped from between my bones, a blend of cold and heat, like spring rain nourishing all things.

He could clearly feel the grayish-black impurities being forced out of his pores, while his blood, under this baptism, faintly glowed with a bluish luster.

As the pain subsided, Li Ping opened his eyes.

The dry well was still there, but the panel had changed.

[Next donation required: 1 Frosty Paulownia, 1 Buddha Bone Flower]

[Chance: Random]

[Wish Power: 1]

"I recognize the Frost-Patterned Paulownia; it's a second-tier refining material. But what about this Buddha Bone Flower? Is it a medicinal herb or a spiritual plant?"

Without much thought, Li Ping returned to his room.

Looking around, he felt that the air was thick with moisture.

Li Ping subconsciously raised his hand, and with a slight thought, he saw the surrounding mist rapidly gather, condensing into a crystal-clear water droplet in his palm.

At this moment, a profound and mysterious realization welled up in my mind.

"From this day forward, all the waters of the world will be my weapons."

"What mixed spiritual roots, what cultivation waste, all those past experiences are nothing but a few hardships."

……

……

As the sun sets, the sea breeze whistles.

The water parted, and a small boat sped past.

Inside the boat, Li Ping and Mu Chongming sat facing each other.

To be honest, Li Ping felt a little awkward in front of his father-in-law.

He didn't speak, and neither did his father-in-law, creating an awkward atmosphere.

"This marriage is so sudden, does young friend Li have any reservations?" Mu Chongming broke the silence.

"I wouldn't dare," Li Ping said carefully. "It's my honor to be seen by Yuebai."

"Perhaps." Mu Chongming took a sip of spiritual tea. "However, I have something to say, and you should listen to it."

"I hope you will enlighten me, senior," Li Ping said, bowing.

"Yuebai has been exceptionally talented since childhood, and the clan has given her a lot of preferential treatment in terms of resources. As a result, I have also benefited a lot. After she achieved Foundation Establishment, I was even promoted to Elder."

"It's quite a coincidence that I, like you, have mixed spiritual roots. Therefore, no matter how many resources I have, I am only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining."

"Gradually, many of the clansmen became dissatisfied. Although they dared not criticize him to his face, they still had the guts to curse him behind his back."

"But I didn't care at all; sometimes I even secretly listened to how they insulted me."

"How did he curse?" Li Ping blurted out instinctively.

Mu Chongming's old face stiffened: "Most of it is vulgar language, there's nothing worth listening to."

"These two next to you used to scold me quite a bit."

Li Ping turned his head and saw that the two young men from the Mu family blushed and lowered their heads in embarrassment.

"Whether it's insults or harassment, I never take it to heart. Do you know why?"

Mu Chongming asked and answered himself: "Actually, it's simple for me to vent my anger. I just need to tell Yuebai, and those people will rush to apologize."

"But that's meaningless. What good is it if you apologize and vent your anger? People will still curse you as they please in the future. More importantly, this will distract Yuebai and affect her cultivation path."

"Therefore, although I hold some position in the clan, I never participate in clan affairs, letting them argue and make a fuss as they please."

Do you understand?

Li Ping nodded, his expression earnest, and said, "I will remember what you say, senior."

Mu Chongming looked satisfied and smiled, "Still calling me senior?"

"Father-in-law... Father-in-law," Li Ping said somewhat awkwardly.

"Good, good, good." Mu Chongming clapped his hands and laughed, tossing a spirit stone bag to Li Ping: "Change of address fee, keep it safe."

Li Ping took it, and felt a slight surprise at its weight.

This amount is worth at least two hundred spirit stones.

It should be noted that the Li family's market shops only bring in this much income per half-season.

"My father-in-law is quite lucrative."

The thought flashed through Li Ping's mind, but his hands didn't slow down; he quickly poured Mu Chongming a cup of tea.

From then on, he stayed by Mu Chongming's side, serving him tea and water, chatting and laughing with him, while neglecting the other two.

Half an hour later, a commotion came from outside the boat.

Li Ping lifted the ship's curtain and saw a huge island lying on the sea in the distance, shaped like a crescent moon, stretching for over a hundred miles and seemingly endless.

"We've arrived at Crescent Island. Let's prepare to disembark."

Once the boat docked, the four of them separated, and Li Ping was taken to the heart of the island.

Inside the courtyard, several ordinary maids from the Mu family looked at Li Ping with curiosity.

"Change the young master into new clothes," Mu Chongming instructed, then said to Li Ping, "Don't wander around later, someone will lead you to the ancestral hall."

Li Ping nodded, letting the maids do as they pleased.

After changing into his red wedding robes, he finally met his bride.

A red veil covers her face; she stands quietly to one side, dressed in a bright red wedding gown.

"It's time, young master. Quickly take the young lady to the ancestral hall," a maidservant reminded him.

Li Ping snapped out of his daze, quickly took the bride's hand, and followed her.

There weren't many people inside the ancestral hall; those who came were all high-ranking members of the Mu family.

With everyone present as witnesses, Li Ping and his companion crossed the high threshold hand in hand.

In an instant, many gazes were directed at him, some curious, some disdainful, and some even harboring considerable hostility.

Li Ping remained calm and simply followed the procedures.

He lit the soul fire and entered the ancestral hall, thus officially becoming a member of the Mu family.

……

……

Inside the courtyard, Li Ping waited quietly in his boudoir for his bride to arrive.

"This is utterly contrary to the natural order."

Li Ping cursed under his breath and simply began to take inventory.

First, there was the storage bag given to me by my second uncle, which contained one hundred spirit stones and a tattered second-tier golden arrow talisman.

Second-tier talismans are used by Foundation Establishment cultivators, so even though this talisman is damaged, it is still sufficient to deal with late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

The power of a single strike—this was something his father had specifically left him for self-defense.

However, given his cultivation level of the second stage of Qi Refining, releasing this talisman could potentially harm him, so he cannot use it for the time being.

As for the spirit stones, the two elders gave them to him, plus some of his personal wealth, totaling more than three hundred.

"This marriage into the family has actually made me a fortune."

Li Ping shook his head, then looked at a black jade tablet.

This is the identity badge of the Mu family members. With this badge, they can receive a monthly allowance.

The Mu family determines rations based on cultivation level. His current treatment consists of only one bottle of Qi Gathering Pill and a few low-level talismans per month.

This little bit is better than nothing.

But getting something for free is better than nothing.

In addition, the Mu family has a General Affairs Hall where clansmen can receive tasks, accumulate merit points, and then exchange items in the treasury using jade tokens.

"The two items I need for my next offering are readily available, such as the Frost-Patterned Paulownia, so there's no need to worry. However, the Buddha Bone Flower is quite difficult to find; I wonder if the Mu family's treasury has it."

"The Mu family has a deep foundation, and with so many years of operation, I don't think they will disappoint me."

Offering the two items is of utmost importance, followed by the cultivation method.

His main cultivation method is the "Qi Nourishing Technique," which emphasizes a balanced and moderate approach—a truly mainstream method.

Now that he has consumed the Mysterious Water Dew, he will definitely switch to cultivating water-based techniques.

I wonder if the Mu family has any restrictions on exchanging cultivation techniques.

If there are restrictions, one can only hope to purchase at a high price or by chance.

However, cultivation techniques are generally not passed on to outsiders, and the main cultivation technique involves the fundamentals of one's path to enlightenment. It's hard to say whether there are any traps in a purchased cultivation technique.

Therefore, it would be best to draw one from the Well of Opportunities; otherwise, the only way to break through is through the Mu family.

In terms of magic, he has a Water Curtain Technique that complements the Mysterious Water Condensation Dew.

This technique is only of the lower grade of the Yellow Rank, making it an excellent defensive spell to learn. In the past, Li Ping focused more on cultivation and did not pay much attention to it, so he only reached the proficiency level.

But now, we need to pay attention to it.

"Water-based magic should have changed."

As Li Ping was thinking, the door suddenly creaked open and was gently pushed open.