A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

Villager C: Damn it, luckily I didn’t act impulsively just now. This damn Niu Da, his own son offended the immortal master, and he still wants to drag us into this!

Joan of Arc: Handsome younger brother.

Xiao Huohuo: Be careful with your words, I’m the older brother today.

KP: Not long after, a path parted in the crowd and an old man who looked quite prestigious came out. He must be the chief of Jiping Village.

Village Chief: Immortal Master, please calm down! The old man is Niu Quankang, the village chief of Jiping Village. There must be some misunderstanding.

Xiao Huohuo: (sneers) Misunderstanding. Haha, the four of us are disciples of the Chengtian Sect. We came down the mountain on a mission from the sect to help your village investigate a missing person case. And yet we've received such a warm "welcome." I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

KP: After hearing what you said, Niu Quankang suddenly began to sweat profusely and took out a piece of coarse cloth to wipe his sweat.

Niu Quankang: Put it down! Put everything down! How dare you be so disrespectful to the Immortal Master? Are you going to die?

KP: Under Niu Quankang's scolding, the villagers put down their weapons one after another, stood with their hands and feet tied, and looked submissive.

KP: You may have observed that there is a 20% level suppression correction.

Xiao Huohuo: Observation, 92/(40+20), failure.

Han Buli: Observation, 78/(50+20), failure.

Romeo: Observation, 98/(20+20), big failure.

Joan of Arc: Observation, 81/(30+20), failure.

Romeo: ???

Xiao Huohuo: It must be Lao Luo’s fault!

KP: I really didn't expect you guys could be so blind even with the level suppression. (half annoyed)

KP: So, after you revealed your identities, most of the villagers lost their hostility, and their eyes flashed with the awe that mortals often have for cultivators. But Romeo's eyes suddenly blurred, and in a trance, the blood-red sunset in the distance seemed to be magnified twice, and under the reflection of the red light, you noticed that some tentacle-like black lines emerged from the bodies of most of the villagers.

Romeo: Huh?

KP: Romeo over-determined his willpower.

Romeo: Will, 49/55, success.

KP: The hallucination is fleeting, and when you blink again, the strange scene has disappeared.

Xiao Huohuo: Suddenly coc?

Joan of Arc: I always feel that KP has given us a dungeon that is not very good.

Han Buli: Oh, oh, oh, I want to go home to find Brother Sima. This village is so scary.

Joan of Arc: Promising.

Romeo: Speaking of KP, what will happen if my willpower fails?

KP: Not really, just a small reduction in MP limit. (laughs)

Romeo: My MP is the lowest in the team, KP, how can you bear to deduct my MP!

Xiao Huohuo: Then let me continue to ask the village chief about the mission. What happened when you reported someone missing in the village?

KP: After hearing your question, Niu Quankang nodded and bowed quickly.

Niu Quankang: Please let all the immortal masters know that this is actually a misunderstanding.

Xiao Huohuo: Misunderstanding?

Niu Quankang: Yes, our village has been fishing for generations. A few days ago, the river flooded, and someone from our village was swept downstream. We mistakenly thought they were missing, but in fact, the missing person had returned to the village yesterday. Because the immortal masters usually take a month to leave the mountain, I didn't report this to the immortal master immediately. I didn't expect you to arrive so soon.

KP: After that, Niu Quankang took out a black stone.

Niu Quankang: This is the mission spirit stone given to me by your sect when I went up the mountain earlier. I am now returning it to all the immortal masters. I am really sorry for disturbing your meditation this time!

KP: Then, you take the black stone from Niu Quankang's hands. The black stone turns into four rays of light and sinks into your waist badges. The mission is completed, and you can choose to return to the sect.

Romeo: Oh? That's it?

Xiao Huohuo: You can choose to go back to the clan to complete the task, but of course you can also choose not to go back, right?

KP: Yes.

Han Buli: That’s great. I’m already craving for stealth.

KP: Just then, a weak voice suddenly sounded from behind you.

Xiaocao: No...that's not right. It's not a misunderstanding. My father is indeed missing and has not come back yet.

KP: When Niu Quankang saw the person who was speaking, his expression changed instantly and he couldn't help but scold.

Niu Quankang: Xiaocao, stop talking nonsense! Your father died a long time ago, and his tombstone is standing at the entrance of the village!

KP: Upon hearing this, the villagers started to criticize Xiaocao, and then Niu Quankang turned to you and explained with a nod.

Niu Quankang: The immortal masters laughed at her. This girl lost her parents when she was young, and later she got hysteria. She acts crazy all day long and doesn't take her words seriously.

Xiaocao: I...I...

KP: Xiaocao's voice became lower and lower. The unfriendly looks of the villagers were like a heavy mountain, pressing her so hard that she dared not look up.

Xiao Huohuo: How come there is only one little girl in the whole village?

Joan of Arc: I want to take a psychology course to see if there is anything wrong with what this old man said.

KP: (Psychology Dark Dice)

KP: Joan of Arc noticed that although there was nothing wrong with the logic of his words, Niu Quankang's eyes were erratic while he was speaking, and he rubbed his hands from time to time. Especially after Xiaocao spoke, his knuckles turned white and his shoulders trembled slightly. He seemed excited and indignant, but in fact he was obviously hiding something and had something to hide.

Joan of Arc: I will whisper my discovery to my teammates, then protect Xiaocao behind me, pat her hand and comfort her not to be afraid.

Han Buli: First they reported someone missing, then a few days later they changed their statement to say it was a false report, and the villagers were also extremely xenophobic... Tsk, I feel like this template looks familiar.

Joan of Arc: Yes, I was brainwashed by a cult.

Xiao Huohuo: I feel that this idea is a bit difficult. What do you guys think? Can we do it?

Romeo: Go!

Xiao Huohuo: Okay, then I will tell the village chief that although the mission has been completed, we have been traveling for most of the day and are quite tired. Let’s stay in the village for one night and return to the clan tomorrow.

KP: After listening to you, Niu Quankang wiped his sweat more frequently.

Niu Quankang: Well... We naturally welcome the immortal masters to stay, but our village is poor in resources, with few vacant houses and grains. We are afraid that we will neglect the immortal masters.

Xiao Huohuo: It’s okay. There’s no need to have so many requirements when you are away from home. We can just find a place to meditate and practice for a night.

Joan of Arc: That’s right, we can stay at Xiaocao’s house tonight, right Xiaocao.

KP: Xiaocao was surprised when he was suddenly mentioned.

Xiaocao: Eh... But, but my house is very small and shabby... I'm afraid it can't accommodate the Immortal Master...

KP: At this point, Xiaocao glanced at Romeo with some uneasiness.

Joan of Arc: It’s okay. If there’s no room, just let him lie outside and be a watchdog!

Romeo:?

024 Night in Jiping Village (Day 14)

KP: After hearing that you planned to stay at Xiaocao's house, Niu Quankang, who was originally very reluctant for you to stay, suddenly changed his attitude.

Niu Quankang: Eh! How can that be! The immortal masters have come from afar, so they naturally need to rest well. Why don’t you stay at this old man’s house tonight? I’ve brewed two barrels of the best rice wine and prepared delicious dishes tonight, just to welcome you all!

Romeo: I want to go. It feels better than being a watchdog.

Joan of Arc: Haha, thank you for your kindness, Village Chief Niu, but I think Xiaocao is quite destined to be an immortal, and I want to talk to her tonight.

Niu Quankang: Immortal fate? Xiaocao is just a crazy girl, how can she have immortal fate? And Xiaocao is crazy, I'm afraid that if something happens, it will disturb the immortal master...

Xiao Huohuo: I just waved my hand impatiently and said, are you the immortal or are we the immortals? It’s not your turn to speak whether you have the fate to be an immortal or not.

KP: After being harshly criticized by you, Niu Quankang's smile froze on his face in embarrassment, and he could only rub his hands and nod in agreement.

Niu Quankang: Yes, yes, the Immortal Master is right. Since the Immortal Masters have made up their minds, then this old man will not force them... Xiaocao, the Immortal Master will rest at your home tonight. You must serve him well and don’t talk nonsense. If you neglect the Immortal Master, I will settle the score with you later!

Xiaocao: ...Okay, okay!

KP: So, after the rioting villagers dispersed and dusk was about to give way to night, you followed Xiaocao to her home. It was a dilapidated shack, less than four square meters in size, with a leaky thatched roof and rusty walls. Outside the door was a simple adobe stove. Inside, there was nothing but an earthen table and a broken bed covered with straw.

Romeo: It seems a bit crowded.

Han Buli: Lao Luo, it seems you have to be a dog again.

Romeo: Why should I be a dog? I can just tear apart the crappy bed inside and use it as a bed on the floor. With my two-meter frame, heating, and adjustable firmness, it's sure to be comfortable for little sister Cao!

Han Buli: 6.

Xiao Huohuo: 6.

KP: After hearing your conversation, Xiaocao's already thin body shrank even more, and his eyes were full of fear when he looked at Romeo.

Joan of Arc: BYD, can you guys please be quiet? I've worked so hard to gain goodwill, and you're almost wasting it. (annoyed)

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Han Buli: Is it time for dinner? Do you want me to pick up a chicken?

Xiao Huohuo: How can one chicken be enough? If the villagers see us, they'll think we can't afford it! One more, one for each of us!

KP: No need. Not long after you arrived at Xiaocao's house, the fierce-looking man named Niu Da came over carrying two killed chickens.

Niu Da: Haha, the conditions in the village are not good, so the village chief asked me to kill two chickens. I am sorry for the poor hospitality, and I hope the immortal masters will understand.

Xiao Huohuo: It's okay. We cultivators don't care about these verbal desires. But I want to ask, is the boy who bullied Xiaocao at the village entrance your son?

KP: Hearing your interrogative tone, Niu Da instantly broke out in a sweat.

Niu Da: Yes, it’s that naughty boy of mine… Haha, kids are ignorant and just playing around. Master Immortal, you are a magnanimous person and you shouldn’t bother with a kid.

Xiao Huohuo: That’s true. Come here, I want to tell you something.

Niu Da: What’s the matter?

Xiao Huohuo: I raised my hand and hit him in the face with a big slap.

KP: I didn't expect you to attack me suddenly. After a crisp sound like firecrackers, Niu Da was hit by you and took two steps back, with a look of shock on his face.

Niu Da: Immortal, what do you mean?!

Xiao Huohuo: I usually don't argue with children, but for those of us who cultivate immortality, we value a single thought. Your son has upset me, so I have no choice but to slap you back. Remember to teach your son a lesson when you get back. If I see him still out and about tomorrow as if nothing had happened, I'd probably be a little upset again.

Niu Da: Yes, yes...!

KP: Niu was so angry after taking a slap that he gritted his teeth. However, due to the difference in fighting power, he had to cover his red and swollen cheek and ran away in disgrace.

Xiao Huohuo: Phew~ I feel comfortable.

Romeo: Lao Xiao, you are so domineering, I love you so much!

Han Buli: Sparrow Cricket. By the way, KP, can I sneak behind Niu Da?

KP: Are you interested in his chickens?

Han Buli: No, KP, don't be nervous. I just think this guy seems to have some status in the village. Maybe I can get some information by following him.

KP: Just go with it. The level suppression will give you a 100% stealth success rate, so you don't need to roll the dice.

Han Buli: Yes, then I’ll tell my brothers and then leave first.

Romeo: Brother Han is gone, what should we do now?

Xiao Huohuo: Let’s stew the chicken first. I’m hungry after walking all day.

Romeo: Did you order any cooking?

Joan of Arc: Don’t look at me. I was born into a noble family and I have never had to deal with women.

Romeo: I've increased my survival skill to 50. Is that okay?

Xiao Huohuo: If it doesn’t work, I can add some hemostatic ointment and mix some medicine to make medicinal chicken?

KP: You’re so smart to come up with this idea. Lao Luo, you should learn some survival skills.

Romeo: Survival, 92/50, failed.

Romeo: No, do we have to eat this chicken?

KP: Unfortunately, your survival skills only guarantee you'll survive starvation in the wild. Eventually, Xiaocao, seeing the three of you sighing in despair, took over the cooking chores. She expertly gutted the chicken, then cut it into pieces and put it in the pot. With the gurgling sound of boiling water, a pot of steaming chicken soup was quickly prepared.