This is a cultivation game, but its operation is terrible.

As Jiang Liu listened to the plot playing in his mind, his expression went from confusion to bewilderment. He stared blankly at the female NPC in front of him, who had a shy expression, long legs, and whose character design was worth thousands of dollars. He couldn't help but gasp.

In the cultivation era, "he" starts with the death of both his parents and the tragic death of his childhood sweetheart. After being driven out of the village, he embarks on the path of cultivation alone.

What kind of plot is this?

This is a classic cultivation storyline!

But now?

They've started taking in women! They're already taking in women during the Qi Refining stage?! Holy crap!

The game's planners are really something, giving away a Daoist partner with just one limited-time event.

So the main storyline is orthodox cultivation, while the side storyline is harem cultivation?

Jiang Liu was shocked and curious.

The top player across all servers is a male player, and his exclusive reward is to make Fu Qiluo his Daoist partner.

What about the female players?

Chapter 70 Want to experience dual cultivation firsthand? You'll need to spend money first!

Jiang Liu felt his scalp tingle under Fu Qiluo's intense gaze. He coughed lightly, and after organizing his thoughts, he replied solemnly, "It is our duty as cultivators to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. Senior Sister, you don't need to be so polite. As a righteous cultivator, this is what I should do."

Daoist companions...

He was really conflicted. He'd never even had a girlfriend in real life, and now he was going to get married in the game?

Marriage in a game... doesn't seem so unacceptable after all.

He often gets married while playing games, and he even married Li Dongze once for a diamond ring buff.

Thinking about it this way, it seems quite ordinary.

As the other players were preparing to leave the event map after it ended, they saw the female NPC talking to Jiang Liu. Thinking there was more to the story, they stayed to watch out of curiosity.

Then, they witnessed a scene that made them envious.

"It is a matter of course to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, but it is also a fact that my junior brother saved Qiluo."

Fu Qiluo smiled and gently bit her red lips. With a flick of her jade hand, she took out a brocade sachet and untied a jade pendant from her waist. She handed it to Jiang Liu, lowered her head, and said with a blush, "These are the sachet and jade pendant that I always carry with me. I will give them to you today, junior brother. I hope you will accept them."

Jiang Liu: "......"

Other players: "!!!!"

Nearby players watched as the female NPC handed her sachet and jade pendant to Jiang Liu, and seeing her blushing face, their eyes instantly turned red, and they felt a deep sense of resentment.

"You even flirted with an NPC while playing a game?"

"I helped too! I also helped kill Gui Miechen! Senior Sister, why didn't you give me a sachet and jade pendant in return!"

"What does it mean when a woman gives a man her sachet and jade pendant? It means she's fallen for him!"

"The NPC that the brothers rescued together, and you just took it with you? You deserve to die!"

"Why shouldn't I leave after the event is over? Why do I have to stay and watch the plot unfold?"

It's so enviable! The nearby players were incredibly jealous after seeing this.

Jiang Liu and his friends weren't jealous of the event where he won first place; after all, his damage output was so high that they might not have been able to clear the event without him.

However, if you win the heart of your sweetheart right in front of your buddies, they won't be able to stand it!

What kind of map is this?

Maps featuring an all-out attack mode!

Some players were so jealous they were practically grinding their teeth in envy, and some even threw spells at Jiang Liu.

Unfortunately, a system shield enveloped Jiang Liu and Fu Qiluo, preventing them from interfering with the official storyline.

Jiang Liu remained unmoved by the other players' sour grapes; he was currently making a choice.

Fu Qiluo has made a direct move, presenting you with a personal sachet and jade pendant, hoping to become your Daoist partner. What is your choice?

[Accepted: You and Fu Qiluo have become Daoist partners. The Daoist partner section will be available in the social features.]

[Unacceptable: Fu Qiluo left disappointed.]

How can we not accept this?

If we don't accept it, wouldn't that be like giving away our daughter?

He had to accept it for the sake of the social features of the Daoist Couple section!

【accept】

You accepted Fu Qiluo's sachet and jade pendant, and you and Fu Qiluo became Daoist partners.

After Jiang Liu accepted the sachet and jade pendant, Fu Qiluo looked up at him with joyful eyes and whispered, "Junior brother, I'll be waiting for you at the Divine Might Sect."

After saying that, she covered her blushing face and flew away.

What do you mean? Do you expect me to go to the Divine Might Sect to propose marriage?

Jiang Liu paused for a moment, then turned to look at the players nearby who were gritting their teeth. Feeling inexplicably pleased, he waved the sachet and jade pendant in his hand at them before instantly exiting the event map.

After the event ended, he returned to the game interface of Immortal Cultivation Era and first opened his email to claim the event rewards.

A title, a skill book—open your inventory to check.

【Demon Slayer Guardian】: The exclusive title for the first place winner of the Demon Cultivator Invasion event, increasing damage dealt to demon cultivators by 20%.

It's alright. It provides a 20% damage increase against specific monsters. I'll switch it on when I encounter a demonic cultivator monster.

【Golden Bell Technique】: A high-grade metal-type defensive spell that condenses metal into a bell. It defends against attacks from those whose realm is lower than the caster's and reduces the damage of attacks from those whose realm is no higher than the caster's by one minor realm. The defensive power depends on the strength of the metal-type spiritual energy.

Defensive spell!

He finally has defensive spells too!

With this spell, he should be able to withstand three moves from Gui Miechen, right?

Jiang Liu happily learned the Golden Bell Technique. This spell, combined with the Demon Slayer title, could barely offset the 10,000 spirit stones he spent on resurrection coins.

In addition to the title and spells, there were two more items in the backpack.

【Fu Qiluo's Sachet】: Mid-grade magic item, backpack item. Placing it in your backpack or Qiankun bag increases cultivation speed by 5%.

【Fu Qiluo's Jade Pendant】: Mid-grade magic item, backpack item. Placing it in your backpack or Qiankun bag increases cultivation speed by 5%.

"Backpack items, oh no, another sinkhole item."

Jiang Liu muttered to himself. He was very familiar with the backpack items. They were just as money-grabbing as equipment. Although the attribute bonuses were small, they would take effect as long as they were in the backpack. There was no limit to the attribute stacking, making it one of the important ways to widen the gap with other players.

Alright, what can we do? Since we have them, we can only collect them.

Jiang Liu shook his head speechlessly. After finishing sorting through the event rewards, he finally opened the social features.

In the social features, in addition to the friends list, there is now a new Daoist Couple list, where Fu Qiluo's name is listed.

The content of the Daoist Partner section is exactly the same as that of the Friends section, the only difference being that there is a limit to the number of partners.

Daoist Couple Segment: 1/100.

In the world of cultivation, a player's maximum number of Daoist partners is... 100!

Are the kidneys of cultivators really that strong?

Jiang Liu was extremely surprised and reached out to tap Fu Qiluo's profile picture.

【Fu Qiluo】

Qualification: Metal and Earth Spiritual Roots

Realm: Mid-Foundation Establishment

Sect: Divine Might Sect

Daoist Companion: Jiang Liu

Affinity Level: 0 (0/100)

Fu Qiluo's personal panel only displays this information; the rest is still locked and can only be unlocked by increasing the affinity level.

"Hehe, as expected."

Jiang Liu sneered after seeing the affinity level. If you don't have expectations, you won't be disappointed.

He wasn't a complete novice when it came to games, so he naturally knew that in-game partners were never given away for free.

They go to the bridal chamber immediately after getting married?

He didn't even dare to think about it.

According to the usual game mechanics, you can forget about unlocking dual cultivation unless you max out your affinity level, not to mention that VIPs in the Immortal Cultivation Era also have an immersive experience feature.

Want to experience dual cultivation with your Daoist partner in an immersive environment?

Pay first.

Fine, I'll pay!

Jiang Liu tapped the affinity level without expression, but no affinity gift pack popped up.

If you're not buying affinity points here, then it must be the in-game store, right?

He opened the shop and browsed through it. Sure enough, in the middle of the [Items] section, he found the Romance item.

【Love Fruit】: Love Value +1, Price 10 Spirit Stones.

【Love and Affinity Pendant】: Affinity Value +10, Price 97 Spirit Stones.

【Love Ring】: Love Points +100, Price: 966 Spirit Stones.

Damn, this is really expensive. Is your NPC set with diamonds?

Chapter 71 The Daoist Partner Who Supports the Family, Gui Miechen, a World Boss-Level Figure

Despite the criticism, I still have the money to support my Daoist companion.

Jiang Liu bought 10 love rings and threw them at Fu Qiluo.