A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Jeanne: Speaking of which, KP, can I take this Black Sword that I made with me?

KP: Yes, but you need to pay 300 spirit stones.

Joan of Arc:?

Huang Mingli: Haha, of course it’s okay for Joan of Arc to take away the magic weapon she refined, but after all, the materials and venue for this conference are provided by us, so Joan of Arc naturally has to pay the corresponding spirit stones.

Xiao Huohuo: KP: Spirit Stone recycling plan, launched!

Joan of Arc: Tsk, please send me the specific properties of the Wuxuan Sword!

KP: [Black Black Sword Thousand Layers Horse slightly worn] Gold, melee magic, swordsmanship skills success rate +15%, damage deepened by 1d8 (1d10).

Xiao Huohuo: I feel like there is, it’s rubbish.

Jeanne: Well, the stats are a bit off, but it's the first magical weapon I've ever truly forged, so it's still quite collectible! ...So, can KP give me a discount? For my championship sake!

KP: (pinching nose) Then you're lucky.

Joan of Arc: Lucky, 98/60, big failure!

Joan of Arc: ???

Han Buli: Just play a 6.

Romeo: No, No Die When You Try.

Xiao Huohuo: Di Niang, you did a great job, Di Niang, you did a great job!

KP: Hey, I was just wondering how to get more Spirit Stones back, and you just showed up! (Rubbing his hands together)

Joan of Arc: Don’t come over here!

KP: So, just when Jeanne was about to bargain, a work disciple suddenly came up and whispered something in Huang Mingli's ear. The next second, the smile on Huang Mingli's face froze, and then his brows frowned.

Huang Mingli: What? Is there such a thing? ...I understand. You can go down.

KP: After waving his hand to drive away the disciple, Huang Mingli's brows furrowed even deeper, as if he had encountered some trouble.

Joan of Arc: What...what's going on?

Huang Mingli: Ah, it’s nothing, just some minor problems that need me to deal with.

Xiao Huohuo: I made a blind guess that because of the upset of Chou Meimei, some gamblers who couldn't afford to lose chose to run away, making it difficult to recover their funds and leaving them with no money to pay Chou Meimei the championship reward.

Han Buli: Don’t say that, you really shouldn’t say that.

Jeanne: Bullshit! How could the organizers of such a large competition not have any emergency funds? They can't even give out a few hundred spirit stones worth of rewards, right? (Half-annoyed)

KP: Seeing that there was a bit of uneasiness on your face, Joan of Arc, Huang Mingli relaxed his brows, smiled, and continued.

Huang Mingli: Haha, it's actually not a big deal. Little Zhende, don't worry. How about this, little Zhende, why don't you follow me into the valley and rest for a while? After I finish dealing with things, I'll give you the spirit stones and rewards.

Jeanne: Emmm...something feels off. KP, I'm applying for psychological treatment on him!

KP: Psychology will also be affected by level suppression. Huang Mingli's cultivation level is the tenth level of Qi Refining. Jeanne, are you sure you want to use psychology on him?

Jeanne: Yes! I've got 80 points in Psychology, and even with the level suppression, I still have a 30% success rate!

KP: Psychology (Dark Dice)

KP: You think what Huang Mingli said is true and reasonable, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Xiao Huohuo: Gg.

Huang Mingli: Haha, little friend Joan of Arc, please come with me.

KP: After saying this, Huang Mingli raised his right hand and patted Jeanne's shoulder, seemingly affectionately. Jeanne was startled for a moment, then felt a strange aura infiltrate her body, lingering within several of her main meridians. Then, with some horror, she realized she had lost control of her body, like a puppet, unable even to speak. Seeing this, Huang Mingli's face flickered with a cold smile. He put his arm around Jeanne's shoulder and led her towards the valley cave.

Joan of Arc: Damn! Where's Romeo? Save him!

Romeo: ...Joan of Arc? (Emotionless)

Joan of Arc: Your mother!

Romeo: Okay, okay, I'll be right there. Anyway, I'll take off my clothes first.

KP: Wait, don’t be impatient, just observe it for me first!

Xiao Huohuo: That’s it, Lao Luo is completely blind.

Joan of Arc: Logically speaking, Romeo came to watch the game and cheer me on, so his eyes should have been on me the whole time. How could he not have noticed that I was being held hostage?

KP: To be honest, you are such a small target, it's lucky that Romeo can see you in the stands. What's more, Huang Mingli didn't coerce you "openly". It seems like he took the conference champion to the backstage to discuss subsequent cooperation. It is a small probability event that Romeo can detect the abnormality.

Joan of Arc: (half annoyed)

Romeo: There's nothing I can do. Here, I, Romeo, will have to rely on my observation!

Romeo: Observation, 79/20, failure.

Romeo: I tried my best. (wipes tears)

Joan of Arc: You little crayfish!!! (pointing)

KP: Well, without arousing other people's suspicion, Huang Mingli brought Jeanne into the cave corridor. This was the backstage of the conference. Many working disciples came and went. When they saw Huang Mingli, they nodded in greeting and then cast curious glances at the short Jeanne beside him, but did not say much.

KP: After passing through the crowded main road, Huang Mingli brought Joan of Arc to a side room, and then locked the door. Seeing Huang Mingli's actions, Joan of Arc's heart couldn't help but rise to her throat.

Xiao Huohuo: (gasps) If I’m not your buddy, how could you do this?

Han Buli: It's Xianyuan Heavy Industry! And it's of extremely high standards!

Joan of Arc: Damn, Huang Mingli, what the hell do you want to do!

Romeo: Yes.

KP: After confirming the stability of the door, Huang Mingli released another soundproofing spell, then nodded slightly, raised his hand and released the restraints on Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc: I drew out the Red Sun Sword and asked him what he was going to do!

KP: So, seeing Jeanne drawing her sword ready to fight, Huang Mingli sneered.

Huang Mingli: I advise you to put away your sword to avoid further physical pain. Besides, now it shouldn't be you who asks me, but I who asks you, what good deeds have you done!

Joan of Arc: Huh? What did I do?

KP: Seeing Jeanne's confused expression, Huang Mingli snorted in annoyance.

Huang Mingli: Humph, you truly have no self-awareness at all! ...Well, let me tell you, Elder Li Zhengchun of your Chengtian Sect's Juling Pavilion is a family friend of mine. Just now, he sent a message to me, saying that a Chengtian Sect disciple named Zhende publicly insulted his disciple Qin Feng and forcibly seized his magical weapon, the Wind Spirit Sword, and 2000 spirit stones. Is this true?

Joan of Arc: ???

Han Buli: Le, it turns out that you are in the same group with Qin Feng.

Xiao Huohuo: Qin Feng from the ditch is still chasing me!

Joan of Arc: No, how come this trash Qin Feng has a role? And his Spirit Stones have even increased by 1000! You bastard, you poet! (annoyed)

KP: (Spreading his hands) You have to admit you’re dark, and you have to stand firm if you’re short. If you’re lucky and successful, will it be like this?

Han Buli: I've already said it, KP is petty. If you steal his magic weapon spirit stone, he will remember you for the rest of his life.

KP: (half annoyed)

Huang Mingli: Okay, I won't say any more. Just hand over the Wind Spirit Sword and 2000 Spirit Stones you stole earlier, and then write a letter of apology to Elder Li and Qin Feng, and I'll let you go. Otherwise, even if you're a disciple of the Chengtian Sect, I'll find a way to make you suffer!

Joan of Arc: What the hell are you dreaming about! You're not an elder of the Chengtian Sect, so why should you interfere in our affairs? Furthermore, Elder Li actually attempted to use forces outside the sect to lynch a disciple within the sect. This is a serious violation of authority. I'm reporting this to the Sect Master, and have him investigate your improper relationship!

Huang Mingli: You dare!

KP: Seeing you, Jeanne, so "upright and unyielding," Huang Mingli couldn't help but feel a little more irritated. Reddish-brown spiritual energy burst forth from his body, and the spiritual pressure of the tenth level of Qi Refining instantly enveloped the entire room.

Huang Mingli: Okay, okay, you stubborn girl, it seems you want to suffer a little!

Xiao Huohuo: Will you win, you stinky little sister? (Pinching nose)

Han Buli: He will die. (He shakes his head)

Jeanne: Don't panic, it's just a minor failure, KP probably won't take any drastic action. (laughs)

KP: …

Jeanne: ...KP, you won't use any harsh measures, right? (The smile disappears)

KP: (pinching nose) Joan of Arc, you're in luck.

Joan of Arc: Lucky, 41/60, successful.

KP: Just as the atmosphere in the room was becoming tense, a sudden commotion was heard in the distance. Huang Mingli's expression changed. He turned and went to the door to check, but it burst open with a horrific force, sending Huang Mingli flying backwards.

Joan of Arc: Hero!

Huang Mingli: A... Foundation-Building cultivator?!

KP: In the scattered dust, an old man in a black robe walked into the room. His sharp eyes like an eagle swept across the startled Huang Mingli, and then fell on the safe and sound Jeanne. The annoyance in his eyes faded a little.

Joan of Arc: Is this my dear Master Xu?

KP: Yes.

Joan of Arc: Great! I knew Master Xu had secretly come over to watch the game!

KP: Huang Mingli didn't expect that a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage would suddenly break in. He was still in shock. He then hurriedly stood up and saluted with his fists.

Huang Mingli: I'm Huang Mingli, a casual cultivator. I'm the person in charge of this sword-forging conference! I wonder what your name is, Senior? Is there some misunderstanding that led me here?

KP: Upon hearing this, Elder Xu looked at Huang Mingli coldly, which made him frightened again.

Elder Xu: I am Xu Zhongxing, the elder of Bailian Cave of Chengtian Sect. Jeanne is my disciple. Why do you think I am here?

Huang Mingli:……!

KP: Without paying any more attention to the dumbfounded Huang Mingli, Xu Zhongxing waved his sleeves to suppress the dust, and then waved to Jeanne.

Xu Zhongxing: Let’s go.

Joan of Arc: Okay, okay. (Be good)

KP: Seeing that Xu Zhongxing was about to take Zhen Arc away like this, Huang Mingli didn't know where he got the courage from, but he gritted his teeth and spoke again.

Huang Mingli: Wait, wait a minute, Senior Xu! This friend Zhen first harmed his fellow disciples and then stole their magical weapons. Shouldn't he be given an explanation for such evil deeds?

KP: Hearing this, Xu Zhongxing stopped and said coldly.

Xu Zhongxing: My Chengtian Sect’s affairs will be decided by my Chengtian Sect. What does it have to do with you, an outsider?

Huang Mingli: I...I...

KP: Looking at Huang Mingli who was hesitating, Xu Zhongxing continued.

Xu Zhongxing: Huang Mingli, I know you've profited greatly from Li Zhengchun over the years, and you've also left behind a lot of evidence. If we really investigate, I believe you know what the end result will be.

Huang Mingli:……!

Xu Zhongxing: Today’s matter ends here, do you understand?

KP: Xu Zhongxing's gaze was like the collapse of Mount Tai, crushing Huang Mingli's back and making him prostrate himself on the ground, unable to raise his head again.

Huang Mingli: ...I understand.

Xiao Huohuo: Oh damn, this damn sense of security, is this the feeling of a foundation-building cultivator? Oh my god!

Han Buli: Elder Xu is so handsome.

Romeo: Elder Xu's love for crazy fans?

Joan of Arc: Byd falls in love with every girl he meets, right?

KP: So, after dealing with Huang Mingli, Xu Zhongxing led Zhende out. Because of the earlier noise, many people were rushing over, but after seeing the intimidating Xu Zhongxing in front, most of them tactfully turned their gazes away.

Joan of Arc: I want to thank Master Xu. If it weren’t for your help, I would be in great danger today.

Xu Zhongxing: It's not that dangerous. Huang Mingli is a typical businessman. He is good at bluffing people, but he doesn't have the courage to attack you.

Han Buli: That’s very businessman-like.

Xu Zhongxing: Also, you have to thank Bai Chenfei.

Joan of Arc:?

Xu Zhongxing: I was just passing by. After seeing you finish forging the magic sword, I left to buy materials. Later, Bai Chenfei saw you being led into the cave by Huang Mingli. He sensed something was amiss and followed you from a distance. After discovering you were imprisoned, he promptly went out to look for help, and that's how he found me.

Joan of Arc: Emmm, it's this guy. (Pinching nose)

Xiao Huohuo: Tsk tsk tsk.

Han Buli: Tsk tsk tsk.