A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Han Buli: Damn, you play so hard.

KP: So, Han Buli, are you going to sign an oath with Sima Wu and become his informant?

Han Buli: Well... well, let me tell Sima Wu that it’s hard for me to accept that you’re telling me all this all of a sudden, and I need some time to think about it.

KP: Upon hearing this, Sima Wu showed an expected expression.

Sima Wu: Okay, I’ll give you one day. Tomorrow at the same time and place, bring me your answer.

KP: After saying that, Sima Wu raised his hand and patted your cheek, with two parts of kindness, three parts of disdain, and five parts of threat.

Sima Wu: Do you want to embark on the broad and flat road of cultivation, or be crushed into scum along with the trash? I think a smart person like you should know how to choose, haha.

KP: Sima Wu left with a laugh, and the Baicao Valley incident ended. Han Buli received the quest reward: [1d10] Spiritual Energy, [1d5] Immortal Technique Success Rate, and 1 Hemostatic Grass.

Han Buli: Spiritual Energy Value [1d10:9] (19% of the current Qi Refining Level 1)

Immortal spell success rate [1d5:3] (Currently 79% for Fire Curse)

Han Buli: I want to exchange the hemostatic grass for spirit stones.

KP: OK, now you have obtained two low-level spirit stones. You can go back and carefully consider Sima Wu’s proposal.

Han Buli: To be honest, I am a little conflicted. I feel that it is not a bad idea to follow Sima Wu. At most, I will just tear off a heavy car for Lao Luoka.

Romeo: You love me or him.

Xiao Huohuo: What’s going on?

Romeo: Just tell me what you really want to say. Do you want to go with me or him?

Han Buli: Roll, roll, roll.

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KP: Okay, next we will go through Xiao Huohuo’s arena storyline.

Xiao Huohuo: Here I come.

KP: The Arena is located in the northeast corner of Chengtian Sect. It is a giant platform that is spread out on top of the mountains and is more than ten miles long. It is said that the first generation leader of Chengtian Sect slashed four peaks with a sword and created a flat surface on the top of the mountains, which is the origin of the Arena.

Xiao Huohuo: Is it that awesome?

KP: The arena is primarily for the sect's Qi Refining disciples. The open surface is divided into grids of small platforms, each a hundred meters long and wide. Each platform is guarded by an inner disciple in the late Qi Refining stage. When you arrive at the arena, you'll find that most of the platforms are occupied by groups of two or three disciples engaged in combat. Countless magical arts explode, stirring up waves of energy. Of course, some disciples choose to practice alone, finding a corner to unleash their attacks on the wooden stakes.

At this moment, an inner disciple sitting on the small platform discovered you.

Inner disciple: Haha, you’re really brave to come to the arena with only the Qi Refining Level 1 cultivation.

Xiao Huohuo: Hello, senior brother. I am a new disciple who just joined the sect a few days ago. Today I came to the arena to broaden my horizons. Senior brother looks quite familiar. May I ask what your name is?

Romeo: You're licking me now?

KP: The inner disciple smiled and waved his hand.

Inner Disciple: My last name or first name is not important. You will naturally recognize me after you become an inner disciple.

Xiao Huohuo: He is really good at (pretending to be cool).

Xiao Huohuo: I want to use my words to tell you that although I am only an outer disciple now, I am ambitious. Things may change over time, and I will become an inner disciple sooner or later. I hope that my senior brother can take good care of me when the time comes.

KP: You roll.

Xiao Huohuo: Salesmanship, 8/30, success.

KP: After hearing your words, the inner disciple frowned slightly, but soon relaxed and blew out a breath with a smile.

Inner disciple: Interesting boy...Okay, you can call me Fang Yuan.

Xiao Huohuo: Which Fang Yuan?

KP: That Fang Yuan. (You know what I mean)

Xiao Huohuo: (sweating like soybeans)

012 Arena (Day 4)

Han Buli: Wow, Lao Xiao, you’ve met a noble person when you go out.

Xiao Huohuo: Stop talking. I feel like I’m going to be grabbed and refined in an instant in the next second.

KP: It’s just a funny joke, don’t be too nervous.

Fang Yuan: Junior Brother Xiao, are you coming to the fighting arena alone today?

Xiao Huohuo: Yes, yes, can’t I come to the arena alone?

Fang Yuan: Not really, but if you don't have an opponent, Junior Brother Xiao, you'll only be able to practice against the wooden stake. I personally prefer actual combat, so I suggest you find an opponent.

KP: Speaking of this, Fang Yuan showed a playful smile.

Fang Yuan: Or, Junior Brother Xiao, do you want to try sparring with me?

Xiao Huohuo: No, no, no, I won’t bother Brother Fang with such a small matter. I can find someone myself.

Joan of Arc: What's so g*ay about this Senior Brother Fang?

Romeo: To be honest, all the male NPCs that have appeared so far are a bit gay.

KP: ?

Xiao Huohuo: What should I do now that I’m alone? KP, can you find an opponent for me?

KP: Don't worry. (Dark roll)

KP: Oh, you're lucky. Just as you were wandering around the ring, wondering whether you should approach some of the guys doing the pile driving for a sparring match, a weak voice rang out from the side.

???: Um, hello...

Xiao Huohuo: Who is it?

KP: You turned to look at the source of the sound and found that the person coming was an acquaintance, Ya Xiaonan.

Romeo: I’m awesome, Xiaonan!

Xiao Huohuo: Why is she here?

Ya Xiaonan: I've been staying in the arena these past few days, practicing my magic. Um, if I'm not mistaken, you're the one who helped me in the Central Hall before. I've always wanted to thank you in person, but I haven't found the time or the opportunity these days...

Xiao Huohuo: Ah, that matter you are talking about, it’s just a small favor, no need to thank me specifically.

Ya Xiaonan: No, no, no. In the final analysis, everything was caused by me. I am really sorry. I will repay you in the future... Well, I haven’t asked for your name yet.

Xiao Huohuo: Ah, just call me Xiao Yan.

Han Buli: You don’t want to pretend anymore, right?

KP: Ya Xiaonan silently recited your name, then leaned forward slightly, looked around, and then spoke in a low voice.

Ya Xiaonan: Brother Xiao, that...that tall person, didn’t come with you today?

Romeo: Oh, oh, oh! Xiaonan is looking for me. Xiaonan has me in her heart!

Han Buli: Three major misconceptions in life.

Xiao Huohuo: I think so too. Then I told Ya Xiaonan that Romeo went to the room to cultivate his Qi today and didn't come out.

KP: When Ya Xiaonan heard that Romeo didn't follow, she was obviously relieved, but then she realized that her reaction was a bit rude and hurriedly explained.

Ya Xiaonan: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I don't think there's anything wrong with Brother Luo. Luo, Brother Luo is a good person, and I'm very grateful that he stood up for me that day. It's just that he gives people the feeling... a little...

Xiao Huohuo: I understand. It’s a bit disgusting, right?

Ya Xiaonan: ...Hmm...

Romeo:?

Han Buli: Okay, Lao Luo, just accept the good guy card.

Joan of Arc: Still a disgusting good guy card.

Romeo: Grass (super loud)

KP: Just when Xiao Huohuo and Ya Xiaonan were having a pleasant conversation, another cold voice was heard.

???: Xiaonan, what are you doing standing here? It's time to go in and practice.

Xiao Huohuo: Are there any other experts?

KP: I saw a white shadow like snow coming to the two of you. The person with extraordinary temperament and cold and delicate appearance was Han Ning'er, whom you met once when you reported to join the sect.

Romeo: I’m awesome, Ning’er sister!

Joan of Arc: So all the beauties in Chengtian Sect are your sisters, right?

Han Buli: Written as "meimei" and pronounced as "paoyou".

Romeo: The one who understands me is my brother Han.

KP: KunKun, you really don’t want it anymore, right?

Romeo: Thank you for the invitation. I am currently cultivating my energy and will be hiding now.

Xiao Huohuo: So how did these two get together?

Ya Xiaonan: Sister Ning'er lives next door to me. She has helped me a lot in the past few days and taught me a lot about spiritual practice.

Han Ning'er: It's not a matter of helping or not. You just take care of my daily life and I guide you in your cultivation.

KP: Han Ning'er said calmly. Her words and actions always maintained a cold temperament that kept strangers away. Only when she looked at Ya Xiaonan, there was a little more warmth in her icy eyes.

Han Buli: I seem to smell the fragrance of lilies.

Ya Xiaonan: Oh, Sister Ning'er, I forgot to introduce you. This is Senior Brother Xiao Yan. A few days ago in the Central Hall, he and a few friends helped me.

KP: Upon hearing that, Han Ning'er's emotionless gaze fell on you, as if she were looking at a wooden stake in the field.

Han Ning'er: It is your choice to stand up for what is right, and I will not comment on it. However, the Sima family has always been vindictive. If you don't have any power behind you, you'd better be careful in the future.

Xiao Huohuo: Thanks for the reminder.

KP: After saying that, Han Ning'er turned to Ya Xiaonan again.

Han Ning'er: Okay, it's time to continue practicing. Xiaonan, although you have good talent and physique, if you slack off, you won't be able to stand out in the outer sect competition in a month.

Ya Xiaonan: I understand, Sister Ning'er.

Xiao Huohuo: Wait, there’s the outer sect competition in a month, what is that?

Ya Xiaonan: Brother Xiao Yan, don't you know? The sect holds an outer sect competition every year, where outer sect disciples who perform well are recruited into the inner sect for intensive training. This outer sect competition is in a month.

Xiao Huohuo: Is there such a thing?

KP: Feeling your questioning gaze, Han Ning'er nodded lightly.

Han Ning'er: The sect's rules have always been like this.

Xiao Huohuo: I see. KP finally issued the main quest. But we've only been here a month. Wouldn't it be a disadvantage to participate in the outer sect competition?

Ya Xiaonan: It is said that outer disciples will be divided into different batches according to the length of time they have been in the sect, and each batch has quotas for entering the inner sect, so we still have a chance.

Xiao Huohuo: So that’s how it is. Junior Sister Xiaonan, you really know a lot.

Ya Xiaonan: (shy) This, this is all what Sister Ning'er told me. I don't understand anything...

Xiao Huohuo: There is still a month left, so I have to practice hard.

Ya Xiaonan: Um, Senior Brother Xiao.

Xiao Huohuo: What’s wrong?

KP: Ya Xiaonan pinched the corner of her clothes, seeming a little embarrassed to speak.

Romeo: Hmm? (alert)

Xiao Huohuo: Uh, no, Junior Sister Xiaonan, just say whatever you want to say. Hesitating like this will easily lead to misunderstanding.

Ya Xiaonan: Yes, I'm sorry. Actually, I just overheard your conversation, Senior Brother Xiao. Senior Brother Xiao, you came to the arena alone, right? If you don't mind, would you like to practice magic with us? The effect may be better than pounding wooden stakes... Just consider it as a reward for your previous help.

Xiao Huohuo: Oh, yeah, I'd almost forgotten about it if you hadn't mentioned it. I'm happy to do it, but I'm wondering if this Ning... uh, this Junior Sister Han has any objections?

KP: Han Ning'er nodded.

Han Ning'er: It doesn't matter. Fighting with different people more often will be more beneficial to your actual combat skills, Xiaonan.

Xiao Huohuo: Wait, KP, can I have a fight with Han Ning'er?