A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Han Buli: Sell, sell, sell! Don’t listen to this big idiot, he’s not very smart.

Romeo: (with a wise look)

KP: Then you sold all your items to the Gathering Spirit Pavilion and obtained 8 low-level spirit stones.

Han Buli: Lao Luo is here to divide the money. The task and props are worth 20 low-level spirit stones in total, 10 each for us.

ROMEO: Roar, roar!

Joan of Arc: Don't forget to pay me back tomorrow.

Xiao Huohuo: And mine.

KP: Okay, everyone's tasks for today are finished. Now it's Xiao Huohuo's turn. You've been refining your Qi all day and have gained a total of [1d30] spiritual energy points.

Xiao Huohuo: Spiritual Energy Value, [1d30: 24] (Current Experience Value: 24% of the first level of Qi Refining)

Xiao Huohuo: Okay, okay.

Romeo: Why does it feel like we've been busy outside all day, but the result is not as good as Brother Xiao taking a nap at home?

KP: So that concludes day three.

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KP: Another cycle of days and months has passed, and it is the fourth day. You wake up from your respective rooms. After a night's rest, your energy and spirit have been well restored.

KP: Those with insufficient HP will recover [1d3] HP. In addition, Xiao Huohuo practiced breathing exercises and refining Qi for a whole day yesterday, so he can recover [2d3] points.

萧火火HP：12+【2d3：3、1】=16

韩立HP：13+【1d3：1】=14

Xiao Huohuo: Not bad, not bad. My strength is almost fully recovered.

Romeo: I feel like I'm such a complainer. I could have been fine by sleeping for two days, but I ended up with a lot of debt and have been working myself to death until now.

Joan of Arc: It's okay, at least you realize your own stupidity.

Romeo: Damn!

Xiao Huohuo: Let’s go to the central hall first and discuss what we can do today.

Han Buli: Sure, and pay back the money you owe me at the same time.

KP: So, the four of you met in the Central Hall every day. Romeo and Han Buli paid off the spirit stones they owed and successfully escaped from their status as hard-working slaves.

Xiao Huohuo: Does KP have any tasks today?

KP: You guys squeeze in front of the yellow stele to check today's tasks. The tasks available at the first level of Qi Refining are basically the same as yesterday, which are some errands and miscellaneous tasks such as fertilizing, forging iron, and chopping trees. The only task of going down the mountain was completed by Romeo and the others yesterday.

Xiao Huohuo: Le, KP, were you scared by Mao yesterday?

KP: You will feel numb too if you come.

Han Buli: Funny.

Romeo: Okay, it’s decided. I’m going to practice Qi today!

Han Buli: Lao Luo, take it easy. With your luck, don't practice Qigong all day and then roll [1d30:1].

Xiao Huohuo: Don’t say that, please don’t say that.

Romeo: Damn, stop being such a pessimist!

Joan of Arc: Then I will also practice Qi today, but I need to go to the Hundred Refining Cave first to get my weapon.

KP: Yes, then Joan of Arc went to the Hundred Refining Cave and handed the dagger, materials and spirit stones to the elder in the cave. The elder told her to come back tomorrow to get the weapons.

Joan of Arc: Very happy.

Xiao Huohuo: No one has ever tried to practice immortal arts, so I will go to the arena to test the waters today.

Han Buli: Then I will take the task from Baicao Valley yesterday. I have 30 gardening skills.

KP: Okay, now that you have decided on today's itinerary, let's get started. First, go through Han Buli's storyline.

Han Buli: Come on.

KP: Baicao Valley is located at the bottom of a mountain valley in the northwest corner of Chengtian Sect. The valley has a pleasant climate and is planted with various spiritual herbs. After these spiritual herbs mature, they will be refined into a steady supply of elixirs to support the cultivation and development of the entire Chengtian Sect. Therefore, the importance of Baicao Valley to Chengtian Sect is self-evident.

KP: In Baicao Valley, there are more than ten Foundation Establishment Elders stationed there, and each medicinal field is guarded by a disciple in the late Qi Refining stage. All people entering and leaving Baicao Valley need to have their belongings checked.

Xiao Huohuo: It can be seen that KP is really afraid of being furred again.

Han Buli: (Sighs) I think KP you can give me a little more trust.

KP: Haha.

KP: Anyway, you came to Baicao Valley. The elder at the door checked your badge and nodded slightly.

Elder Baicao Valley: Follow this path for half a mile and you will reach the area you are responsible for. There are three acres of blue silver grass in total. Once you have completed the task, you are considered done. Apart from that, you are not allowed to move around at will.

Han Buli: What grass?

Romeo: Tang Sancao.

Han Buli: Grass.

KP: Cultivating spiritual herbs is different from cultivating ordinary flowers and plants. The amount of water and fertilizer required for each spiritual herb is strictly controlled. It cannot be too much or too little. This means that you need to have enough willpower and skills to complete the work.

Han Buli: My willpower is only 35.

KP: Yeah.

Han Buli: Watering flowers requires willpower, KP, why didn’t you say that earlier?

KP: You didn’t ask. (Laughs)

Han Buli: (Fainted by the dog KP)

KP: Okay, you roll the dice, (Willpower + Skill)/2. It takes a total of five hours to work on the three acres of land. You roll once every hour. You have 30 in Gardening, so I'll give you an extra 30% bonus.

Han Buli: That’s about right.

打理药田成功率：（35+55）/2*1.3=58

First hour, 93/58, failure.

The second hour, 35/58, success.

The third hour, 77/58, failed.

The fourth hour, 21/58, success.

KP: Time flies, and before you know it, you have been working in the medicinal field for four hours. Unfortunately, your weak will affects your work efficiency. You walk and stop, work and rest, eat and take a nap all the way. Only the last hour is left, but there is still an acre of field left to be worked.

Han Buli: We will win.

The fifth hour, 54/58, success.

Han Buli: Steady!

KP: So, you completed the task just in time. The Chengtian Sect disciples who were guarding the place were relieved to see this.

Romeo: Byd is finally done, he can go home now.

Guarding disciple: By... ahem! Junior brother, your mission has been completed. Hurry and leave the valley. Also, I see that you have experience in gardening. You should be more diligent in your work. It would be great if you could finish the mission early and save time for cultivation.

Han Buli: With only a speaking skill of 10, I lowered my head and listened silently to my senior brother's teachings without saying a word.

Xiao Huohuo: That year I was eighteen, standing in the medicinal fields of Baicao Valley like a minion.

Han Buli: Slip away, slip away.

KP: (Dark Dice)

KP: Wait, you can't leave yet.

Han Buli:?

KP: At the gate of Baicao Valley, just as you finished your mission and were about to leave, a familiar and contemptuous voice suddenly sounded from behind.

???: Hey, isn't this the guy who set fire in the hall before? We meet again.

011 The seeds of betrayal (day 4)

???: Hey, isn't this the guy who set fire in the hall before? We meet again.

Xiao Huohuo: Shit, isn’t this that so-and-so Sima…Oh no, Sima Wu!

KP: Han Buli was suddenly called by someone. He turned around in surprise and found that Sima Wu had also walked out of Baicao Valley and was walking towards him.

Han Buli: I remember this guy's family was quite wealthy, right? Why is he working in Baicao Valley?

Sima Wu: Haha, I’m not here to do odd jobs, but to buy elixirs. If I want to practice, how can I do it without the help of elixirs?

KP: After saying that, Sima Wu's arrogant aura was released. You were surprised to find that compared to two days ago, Sima Wu's aura was much stronger. He had almost reached the peak of the second level of Qi Refining and was about to break through to the third level of Qi Refining.

Romeo: Damn, this guy’s cultivation speed is so fast!

Joan of Arc: I can’t compete with the players who spend money on the game.

Han Buli: It’s over, I feel like I’m going to be in trouble.

KP: Don't panic, this is a public area. There is a Foundation Establishment Elder guarding the entrance to Baicao Valley not far away, so Sima Wu has no intention of attacking you. Instead, he walks up to you and pats your shoulder "kindly".

Sima Wu: Haha, don’t be nervous. Although we had some minor conflicts before, we are all brothers from the same school. We can discuss anything together.

Han Buli: Something feels off. Socially anxious, I cringed and stammered, asking him what he wanted.

Sima Wu: That big fool who provoked me before seems to have a good relationship with you.

Han Buli: No, no, he is just a stranger. I don’t know him well.

Romeo: I'm so sad.

KP: After hearing your answer, Sima Wu sneered.

Sima Wu: Humph, stop lying. I know you went down the mountain with him yesterday to do a mission. You two have a really good relationship since you just joined the sect and you can go on a mission together.

Han Buli: BYD knows about it, but I’m still fishing.

Sima Wu: What did you say?

Han Buli: No, nothing. So, Brother Sima, what exactly do you want to talk to me about?

KP: Sima Wu continued to pat your shoulder and spoke earnestly.

Sima Wu: It's actually not a big deal. I'm just kindly reminding you that the path to immortality relies not only on hard work and opportunity, but more importantly, on connections and influence. For a grassroots cultivator like you with no background, let me be frank: reaching the late stage of Qi Refining in this lifetime is considered a good feat. So... learning to choose a side is crucial.

Xiao Huohuo: Hmm? Are you trying to poach me?

Romeo: Damn, it’s okay that you’re stealing my girlfriend, but why are you stealing my boyfriend too!

Han Buli:?

Sima Wu: Okay, I won't waste any more time talking nonsense. I'll show you a way out - come to my side and help me deal with that big fool. You'll definitely get some benefits in the future.

Han Buli: Help you...what exactly do I want to do?

Sima Wu: It's very simple. Just stay close to that big fool and tell me everything about his cultivation, daily movements, and the people close to him. And when necessary, follow my orders. In return, I'll provide you with elixirs for cultivation, so that your cultivation will stand out among your peers.

Han Buli: It sounds tempting.

Romeo:?

Han Buli: But I have a question. Romeo is just a grassroots guy. He has no background and no strength. Brother Sima, why don’t you just crush him to death? Why make so much trouble?

KP: After hearing your answer, a gloomy look flashed in Sima Wu's eyes.

Sima Wu: Humph, it would be easy to just crush him, but that would be too easy for him! He dared to humiliate me in public... I will make him suffer a fate worse than death!

Romeo: Damn, this guy has a really bad heart. Old Han, you won't agree to him, right? (Laughs)

Han Buli: ...

Romeo: Old Han, you won't agree to his request...right? (The smile disappears)

Han Buli: Well, it depends on the situation. If there are no restrictions, I will verbally agree to it first. Then it would be great to get something for nothing.

Xiao Huohuo: Good boy, a double agent trying to get the best of both worlds, huh? But I have a feeling KP wouldn't leave such a big loophole for you to exploit.

KP: That’s for sure.

Sima Wu: Of course, this kind of thing can't just be said verbally. It just so happens that my Sima family has a forbidden spell for keeping secrets. After you and I cast the spell, you are not allowed to tell that big fool the content of our conversation in any form, otherwise the spell will backfire and your qi sea will explode and you will die.