A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Xiao Huohuo: Translation costs extra money.

KP: Or you can lower the standard and hire outer disciples with a forging success rate of around 70-80%.

Joan of Arc: More money! I'll triple your salary!

Han Buli: Damn, my money!

KP: Wait, then if you are lucky again, there will be a 30% bonus.

Joan of Arc: Lucky, 89/90, successful.

Joan of Arc: What the hell is this? (wipes sweat)

KP: Well, when there is a big reward, there will always be brave men. After you, Jeanne, worked hard to squeeze out of the crowd and further improved your treatment, six outer disciples quickly grabbed this task. Then the three disciples in charge of forging during the day followed you to the Hundred Refining Cave in the envious eyes of the crowd, half confused and half excited.

Joan of Arc: Is Master Xu here?

KP: (Dice in secret) Yes.

Joan of Arc: Wait, then I will ask Master Xu to buy 20 pieces of iron ore and Huangjing stone and see if we can get a discount.

KP: Did you think about luck or talking?

Joan of Arc: Lucky... Never mind, let's just use some rhetoric. I'll just tell Master Xu my plan straight out. From my experience, when dealing with these reasonable elders, it's best to be direct. The more you try to hide things, the more they'll think you're up to no good.

Xiao Huohuo: Really?

KP: Yes, at least to Elder Xu, so Jeanne’s speech skills gain 20 bonus points.

Joan of Arc: Talking skills, 31/70, success.

KP: Okay, so after listening to Jeanne's plan, Elder Xu just frowned slightly, and didn't seem too disgusted with your opportunistic behavior.

Elder Xu: "By hiring others to forge, you're focusing on improving your Spirit Infusion? Well, while I can understand your excitement as a beginner in refining, it seems a bit extreme to act this way... However, imaginative thinking is also a quality that a refiner should possess. At least, I've never considered such a "deviant path." Perhaps this is your path, but it's hard to say.

KP: After saying that, Elder Xu waved his hand, and a large bag of iron ore and Huangjing stone flew over from the pile of materials nearby.

Elder Xu: Since you have an idea, then Zhendace, you should try it as much as possible. These materials, even if you have 30 spirit stones, can be regarded as encouragement from me, your uncle.

Jeanne: Hehe, thank you Master Xu~ (cute)

KP: Then, after receiving the forging materials from Elder Xu, Jeanne led the three outer disciples to the forging area. After listening to your conversation with Elder Xu, the three outer disciples following you also looked surprised and couldn't help but whisper to each other.

Joan of Arc: Let me listen and see. There should be a level adjustment for the fourth level of Qi Refining.

KP: Yes, 20%.

Joan of Arc: Listening, 50/50, success.

Joan of Arc: Just right!

KP: Then, Jeanne, who was walking in front, moved her ears slightly and faintly heard the deliberately suppressed conversation behind her.

Disciple A: Huh? So she's the one who hired us. I thought she was just some little sister sent by someone to lead the way.

Joan of Arc:?

Xiao Huohuo: Yes, it’s mine.

Disciple B: Yes, from Elder Xu’s tone just now, it seemed like this little guy was his disciple.

Disciple C: You really can’t judge a book by its cover…but he is indeed too short.

Joan of Arc: (The light in her eyes disappears) KP, can I fire them?

KP: I don't recommend it. You'll be blacklisted as a client of Chengtian Sect. (Laughs)

Joan of Arc: Tsk!

KP: Okay, now that everyone is here, Joan of Arc, you can start refining the weapon.

Joan of Arc: Then I will first explain the weapon refining plan to them, let them forge the sword blanks at different times, and then I will use the two action points that are free at the beginning to refine my Qi for a while.

Xiao Huohuo: I have some time, Old Han.

Han Buli:?

KP: God damn, Lao Han, Joan of Arc, you should practice Qi Refining, the profit is 40%.

贞德:炼气，【1d30:7】*0.4（炼气四层2％）

Joan of Arc: I've been practicing loneliness. (Uncomfortable)

KP: In the blink of an eye, it was already the morning hour of Yin. After more than two hours of forging, the Huangjing sword hammered by the first outer disciple had already taken shape, and only the final process of infusing spirit into it was waiting.

Joan of Arc: It will work!

Joan of Arc: Spirit Infusion, 91/56, failed.

Joan of Arc:

Han Buli: You are Jeanne d'Arc Black.

Xiao Huohuo: Hello? Any sponsors for whitening skincare products? I'm looking for advertising space!

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Damn, I spent too much time playing the game of "Everyone Ascension" in the group. I still need to be more restrained!

Chapter 123 Sword Forging Competition (Day 45)

Click!

KP: With a crisp sound, the newly-forged Huangjing sword blank broke into two pieces in Jeanne's hands, announcing the failure of the first spiritual infusion.

Joan of Arc: ...

KP: The outer disciple who was hammering the second Huangjing sword blank couldn't help but show a look of pain when he saw the result of his two hours' hard work being destroyed in an instant. But for the sake of the spirit stones, he could only mutter something and continue to work hard.

Jeanne: I think this must be Dice Girl's fault. (half annoyed)

Xiao Huohuo: Really? I don't believe it.

Han Buli: Let me try - Rd50 uses Ten Thousand Swords on Lao Xiao.

Xiao Huohuo:?

Dice Girl: Han Buli, with Willpower 35, is rolling the dice after using Ten Thousand Swords on Lao Xiao! D50 = 49! Is this the result Han Buli, with Willpower 35, expected?

Xiao Huohuo:???

Romeo: Quack! It's the sword of joy! What a strong mouth!

Xiao Huohuo: ...It seems that it is indeed the problem of the dice girl! And this is no longer an ordinary problem, we must strike hard! (Serious)

Han Buli: Promise me, Lao Xiao, that you will use the Flame Fist on Dice Girl, okay?

Xiao Huohuo: Damn, the Burning Technique is spinning a million times! I'm gonna fucking blast you dice-sucking motherfucker apart!!!

Joan of Arc: (pinching her nose) KP, I suddenly feel like I'm okay again.

KP: Indeed, compared to real Africans, you're quite European. Then, Jeanne, you can continue. You still have two more infusions left during the day.

Joan of Arc: Second time infusing spirit, 15/56, success!

Success rate increased to 45/50, success! (Spirit Infusion success rate 57%)

Joan of Arc obtains 1 Huangjing Sword.

KP: The second time she infused her spirit, Joan of Arc finally regained her feeling. With the precise infusion of spiritual power, the Huangjing sword blank made a sword sound, and all the worldly dust disappeared, and it floated in the air.

Joan of Arc: Hehehe, that’s perfect!

Xiao Huohuo: Add to the fight!

Han Buli: By the way, I suddenly remembered, did I give the sword in your house to you, Joan of Arc, and then give it to Lao Luo to sell?

Joan of Arc: Huh? Yeah, I forgot about that. Never mind. It's just a short, broken sword, so I'll just sell it.

Han Buli: Your sword must be specially made by your family. If it is spread out like this, if someone from your Zhen family sees it, they will come to your house, right?

Jeanne: Not really... (pinches nose)

KP: Very good clue, it gets my inspiration spinning.

Joan of Arc: ???

Xiao Huohuo: Le, you naughty sister, why don't you find a Taoist partner to deal with your family's forced marriage? I think Lin Yuxuan is a good one. Do you want me to introduce you to someone?

Joan of Arc: I like hanging out with pretty girls. Can you introduce Xiao Xun'er to me?

Xiao Huohuo: (half annoyed)

Romeo: Hey, the handle of the flute feels really nice when I hold it.

KP: Okay, Joan of Arc, you can continue with your third soul infusion. Put aside the urging of marriage for now, there is no rush.

Joan of Arc: Don't be impatient, just turn it down! (Waving hands frantically)

Joan of Arc: The third time of infusion, 43/57, success!

Success rate increased to 40/50, success! (Spirit Infusion success rate 58%)

Joan of Arc obtains 1 Huangjing Sword.

Joan of Arc: I am Joan of Arc!

KP: Well, with the successful production of the second Huangjing Sword, it was evening, and the other three outer disciples also came to the Hundred Refining Cave and took over the forging work in turn. The first three disciples took the warm spirit stones from Jeanne's hands, their faces filled with happiness.

Disciple A: Thank you, Junior Sister Zhen... No, Senior Sister Zhen! Are there any similar tasks tomorrow?

Joan of Arc: Yes, but I won't recruit you again. (Half annoyed)

Disciple A:?

KP: Next, we will enter the late night overtime time. The three outer disciples who came later have just started forging, and their energy and spirit are pretty good, but Joan of Arc, you have been infusing spirit for a whole day without rest, so you need to pass a will judgment.

Joan of Arc: Will, 57/65, success.

KP: OK, so the continuous infusion of spirits during the day not only didn't dampen Jeanne's enthusiasm, but instead ignited your inner universe. Right now, Jeanne, you stand at the forging table, watching the three disciples hammering away at the sword blanks. Your small frame, scorched by the scorching heat, remains unmoved, like a mountain. Even Elder Xu, watching from the side, couldn't help but nod slightly.

Xiao Huohuo: It's over, now I've really become Black Zhen. (Pinching nose)

KP: Okay, there are 5 soul infusion opportunities at night, Joan of Arc, you can start.

Joan of Arc: I'll just vote directly.

Joan of Arc: Spirit Infusion, [5d100:69, 70, 71, 81, 1]/58, 4 failures, 1 great success.

Joan of Arc: ...It's hard to comment.

Xiao Huohuo: It’s really hard to comment.

KP: Well, since it was a great success, the success rate of soul infusion will be automatically counted as your success.

Joan of Arc: The success rate of soul infusion is 59%.

Joan of Arc obtains 1 Huangjing Sword.

Joan of Arc: Damn it, how come I only get these few attributes after working all day? Can you please stop deducting my KP?

KP: (half annoyed) 3% a day and you're not satisfied. This isn't like cultivation where you have multiple levels and you can print money once you've maxed it out. So, of course, the growth has to be slower.

Joan of Arc: (pinching nose) But I have only upgraded the spirit infusion, I haven't even started forging. And KP, you also said that there will be level suppression in refining according to the grade of the materials. It will take me forever to refine the artifact.

KP: There's nothing I can do about it... For the sake of overall balance, it's difficult for me to adjust it. (embarrassed)

Jeanne: KP, I see you're really tired from writing every day, so how about I go and urge you to update Eel and Destiny for the next couple of days, so you can take a break? ~ (wink)

KP: Okay! It’s a deal!

Xiao Huohuo: Damn!

Han Buli: Damn!

KP: Well, the long night finally passed, and the three disciples who had been working all night collected their rewards and went back to rest wearily. Just as Jeanne was sighing over the results of her hard work, Elder Xu, who had been observing the entire process, suddenly spoke up.

Elder Xu: If I remember correctly, there should be a gathering of independent cultivators in the southeast of the foot of Wufeng Mountain these days. There seems to be a sword-forging competition there, where the nearby Qi-refining cultivators can exchange experiences in forging weapons. Jeanne, if you have time, you can go and take a look. It should be helpful to your forging skills.

Xiao Huohuo: This is my sword-forging competition.

Han Buli: Invincible speed bump, I already feel like squatting in the toilet.

Joan of Arc: (I knew you, you bastard KP, must have hidden some plot details!) Okay, okay, thank you, Master Xu!

KP: After walking out of the Hundred Refining Cave, Joan of Arc wiped off the thick ash on her face, looked at the rising sun in the distance, took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air, and felt refreshed.