The entire sect is obsessed with love, but I'm the only one who's truly insane.

That body is really tough.

It was so hard that Lin Du almost died from the pressure of his own bones.

She lay sprawled on the ground, feeling increasingly difficulty breathing, when a pill appeared in her palm.

It's a reward from the system.

"Are you alright?" Du Shao was startled and hurriedly went to help her up, only to see the fallen child sit down on the spot, her two slender legs naturally changing into the posture of an old man sitting on the edge of a field, just missing a pipe in her hand to knock off the ashes.

The set of movements was so fluid and graceful that it left both of them stunned.

If you fall down, lie down there.

"I'm fine, sister, don't worry about me, I need to calm down."

As Lin Du spoke, he put the pill in his mouth, held it for a moment, but it didn't dissolve.

I chewed it again, but couldn't bite through it.

She paused for a moment, then swallowed hard, choking so badly her eyes almost rolled back.

Why do cultivators in books just swallow pills and they're gone? Don't you cultivators take medicine with water? Has no one ever choked to death on a pill?

Lin Du experienced a series of existential questions.

[…I'm sorry, host, I forgot you're a mortal.]

Lin Du remained outwardly composed, but inwardly asked, "Excuse my bluntness, but are the throats of you cultivators made of iron?"

[The cultivator's physical strength is high, mainly because you, my dear, are too weak.]

Lin Du chuckled, about to say something, when he felt a faint warmth spreading in his stomach, followed by a cool sensation climbing into his lungs. His previously labored breathing suddenly became easier, and the persistent feeling of oxygen deprivation and weakness slowly returned.

She relaxed, closed her eyes, and felt the medicine spreading through her body, from her stomach to her lungs, slowly diffusing along her meridians.

This feeling of freedom was an experience this body had never had before.

She took a deep breath and let out a comfortable sigh.

Du Shao stood to the side, intending to help the man up, but found that he sat there with an air of grandeur, and a faint breeze seemed to gather around her.

"Don't touch her." A voice came from the sky. "Stay away and don't disturb her absorption of spiritual energy."

Du Shao was startled, then suddenly realized something.

Absorbing spiritual energy? But Lin Du was clearly a mortal before...

People coming from the foot of the mountain also looked at the person sitting unrestrainedly on the stone steps.

Lin Du felt comfortable and subconsciously traced the path of the medicine's power in his mind, as if a spring breeze was enveloping him.

The gentle breeze is so soothing and intoxicating that one can't help but want to absorb more of it.

Feeling light and relaxed, with a calm and peaceful mind, one feels completely at ease.

Lin Du couldn't help but want to blend himself into the spring breeze.

The green mountains are shrouded in mist, and all things in the forest are beginning to emerge. Grass and trees sprout, peach blossoms begin to bloom, hummingbirds are in high spirits, and beasts walk with light steps. The veins on the green leaves are distinct, and the fine downy hairs are clearly visible.

and many more……

Lin Du suddenly realized something: why could he see the forest scenery even with his eyes closed?

【Darling, after your internal organs were unblocked, you were able to sense the flow of energy in your meridians on your own. Coupled with your maxed-out Ice Spirit Root talent, you automatically learned to absorb spiritual energy and cultivate Qi, and you've already reached the early stage of the Phoenix Realm.】

[Truly worthy of being called a chosen cultivator!]

Lin Du remained calm. "Oh, you've started practicing Qi cultivation."

My chest feels lighter, and my breathing is steady. That's good.

I just... feel a little nauseous.

Lin Du frowned and suddenly spat out a mouthful of dark red blood.

"System, you're selling fake medicine!"

【I didn't! That's your body expelling stagnant blood from old ailments!】

Lin Du took a look and found that his body still felt comfortable and he didn't feel any discomfort.

She slowly raised her eyes and found herself surrounded by a group of people.

All the onlookers saw was the pale, delicate little figure spit out a mouthful of old, stagnant blood, open its eyes, then raise its arm to casually wipe the blood-stained lips, letting the blood fall and rest on its knees. With its other hand, the slender fingers casually ran through its long hair, and it tilted its head to glance at them.

"Stop watching, or you'll be charged ten yuan per person."

After all, this body was penniless, because in the script, it was a marginal character, a brilliant but short-lived genius. Lin Du himself didn't know how the original owner had spent the first ten years or so.

She was just joking. She was about to sit up when suddenly a bag of spirit stones flew over from nowhere, followed by a mocking laugh.

"Ten spirit stones is far too little. A mere mortal can enter the Dao by climbing a mountain and reach the Phoenix Beginning Realm in just a quarter of an hour. You are the first person in thousands of years to do so. You are worth at least a thousand gold pieces."

The voice was arrogant yet melodious, with a tingling, itchy quality. Lin Du commented that with such a good voice, he could have a hundred online romances, and even his second uncle's WeChat could have an online romantic partner.

Everyone thought Lin Du would be embarrassed or annoyed by this condescending act of charity after watching the spectacle, but to their surprise, she opened the storage bag, glanced at it, then smiled, stood up, dusted off her green robe, and said, "Thanks."

A thousand spirit stones, what a windfall!

Her nonchalant and unrestrained manner made the owner of the voice chuckle.

"Good nature."

Lin Du glanced at Du Shao, then extended a hand. "Sister, let's go up the mountain."

Du Shao then realized what was happening, said "Oh," and obediently took her hand, completely forgetting that her fiancé was standing next to her.

After entering the Dao, her body was indeed different from that of a mortal. Lin Du walked very fast and steadily, feeling light and healthy. If she ignored the hidden pain in her heart, she would feel as happy as an immortal.

The once lifeless and gloomy boy now had a bit more of the vitality that only someone his age possessed.

She walked with light steps, her skin still pale, but her expression was much more lively. The carefree and unruly expression that should have been there seemed to be a clear and pure ripple on her face, making her look otherworldly.

"Wei Zhi, she has entered the Dao."

A warning sounded from the cloud.

That arrogant voice rang out again, "Entering the Tao? Aren't Buddhism and Taoism the Tao? I see that she is so insightful and free-spirited, it would be better for her to cultivate Buddhism."

"You wicked monk, your golden statue cannot be contained in the Buddhist temple, so you come to my Central Continent sect selection to cause trouble and disrupt things?"

Another soft chuckle escaped his lips. "Interesting, very interesting. Demonic monk? Is that what you all call me in Central Plains?"

"This child belongs to our Central Plains. Our Supreme Sect can afford to raise her."

"This child appears to be born with a deficiency, and I fear she may have a hidden illness. Come to my Jishi Sect, and we can save her."

"I think I can too..." a voice suddenly interrupted.

"No, you can't." Three voices spoke at the same time.

Lin Du was completely unaware that several "immortals" in the clouds were already arguing over her, this little brat.

Because she wasn't so frail, the green hills didn't seem as high as before, and she reached the summit in just a quarter of an hour.

As you step onto the last stone step, the surrounding clouds seem to automatically bypass the summit, and the sun shines brightly before your eyes.

The warm spring sun shone brightly on the huge octagonal square. On the eight high platforms, there were many sect plaques, tables and desks, and elders from various sects sat smiling behind them.

Contrary to Lin Du's expectations of an ethereal, otherworldly figure in white robes, the scene was more like a room filled with flowing jewels and brocade, shimmering and dazzling from afar. A goddess or fairy could not have been more ethereal.

The square was bustling with activity, with nearly a hundred disciples waiting to be selected. Some were calling out to friends, while others stood alone. They were not all dressed in white; instead, there were silks, satins, and jewels of all kinds.

She glanced subconsciously at Du Shao beside her and noticed that Du Shao's hair was also elaborate and beautiful, with red and pink gemstones adorning her hairpins. Her red lips were slightly pursed, her cheeks were rosy, and her bright almond-shaped eyes seemed to show only joy, not surprise.

Lin Du suppressed his surprise; indeed, the makeup and costumes in contemporary fantasy dramas were quite harmful.

She's practically like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden now.

Du Shao also noticed the people around her looking her up and down. She then remembered the child's obviously ill-fitting green robe and the fact that his hair was tied up with just a piece of peach branch. Her heart ached even more.

"My son, don't be afraid. Zhongzhou is a vast and prosperous land with many wealthy people. In fact, today, besides the sons of noble families, there are also ordinary village children. Heroes come from all walks of life."

……

Lin Du was silent for a moment. Apart from the 86 TV series Journey to the West, no one had ever told her that immortals also needed to dress up.

The system promptly stepped in and provided this novice cultivator with some basic knowledge.

Is it possible—I mean, is it even possible—that the cultivation world possesses spiritual energy, and its productivity is dozens of times greater than that of the mortal world? Therefore, fine silks and satins aren't particularly valuable; what's expensive are the robes engraved with array formations!

Lin Du responded with an "Oh," and said, "That makes sense, very much so."