darknovel Chapter 47 A Rat Crossing the Street
Chapter 47 A Rat Crossing the Street
Li Qingyi looked at the small pile of spirit stones in front of her and was filled with excitement.
The twenty-five spirit stones he earned today, plus his previous savings of twelve, brought his total to a staggering thirty-seven! This was the first time in his life he had ever held such a large sum of money.
"This is just the beginning; we'll definitely earn even more in the future!"
After the initial excitement subsided, he gradually calmed down, and a thought surfaced in his mind:
"How about... we do a simulation first?"
He felt a pang of sympathy whenever he thought about how he always died in the simulation.
Li Qingyi sighed softly, "Fine, let's just simulate it. I refuse to believe I'll die a violent death every time!"
"Simulate it for me!"
Having tasted the sweetness of making money today, you gave Qingkui the order to continue drawing golden talismans once your magic power recovered. After making the arrangements, you fell into a deep sleep.
Three days later, Ling'er excitedly ran to find you, and you hurriedly retrieved the Green Puppet into your sea of consciousness.
She tells you that the Daoist sect's mountain gates have opened at Lingtai Mountain outside the city, and wants to take you there to see the excitement.
So you decided...
1. Go.
Second, I will not go.
"Hmm...? There are options here?"
Li Qingyi exclaimed in surprise.
After so many simulations, he gradually figured out some patterns—his life and death seemed to be related to these options.
"Doesn't this remind you of the bishoujo dating sims I played in my past life?" Li Qingyi couldn't help but complain. Thinking about it carefully, it really did seem a bit like that.
Bringing his thoughts back to the options, he thought to himself:
"I was already planning to go, and now this option has appeared... it probably hides a secret. But... since the simulation has already started, I'll go!"
You travel with Ling'er to the foot of Lingtai Mountain. There, you see an extremely wide road leading straight into the clouds. Below, a vast, dark mass of people stretches as far as the eye can see.
[From Ling'er, you learn that the three sects and six schools each occupy a blessed land. By traversing this path to heaven, one can enter a Daoist sect and participate in the entrance examination.]
You understood. Just then, a majestic voice echoed from the clouds: "Those who wish to enter the Daoist sect must first traverse the Path to Heaven."
As soon as the words were spoken, the entire road began to shine brightly. You know, the first test has begun.
Many people rush to embark on the path to heaven, but you remain in no hurry. I've seen this scene far too often in novels from my past life.
Before an incense stick could burn, a group of people were eliminated, each with a look of regret on their faces; most of them were ordinary people.
Half an hour later, seeing that the time was ripe, you finally embarked on the path to heaven. The anticipated trials did not materialize; you felt as if you were walking on flat ground, encountering no obstacles whatsoever.
[In no time, you walked further and further away, faster and faster. Ling'er followed beside you with equal ease.]
The cultivators below were all shocked and began to discuss how you were able to do it so easily.
You looked at Ling'er with a puzzled expression, wondering why she wanted to follow. She explained, "To visit the Dao Sect. Disciples of the three sects can travel to each other's sects to seek the Dao and ask questions."
[Soon, you surpassed the cultivators who had first embarked on the Path to Heaven. They were all drenched in sweat, panting heavily, and struggling to move.]
You casually asked a cultivator and learned that as soon as they set foot on this path, they felt immense pressure pressing down on their entire bodies, making every step extremely difficult.
At this moment, you are even more confused—because you haven't felt any pressure at all.
Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, you effortlessly traversed the Path to Heaven and entered the Dao Sect's mountain gate.
Upon entering the Daoist sect, you see an elderly man with white hair and beard gazing at you with admiration. You bow respectfully and ask, puzzled, "Senior, why haven't I undergone any trials?"
His answer will leave you speechless: "You're already at the fourth level of Qi Refining at sixteen. What are you arguing about with those mediocre talents? Geniuses have their treatment, and mediocre talents have their tests."
You felt much more at ease, believing that joining the Daoist sect was a done deal.
Ling'er, standing to the side, also bowed respectfully to the old man, while her curiosity about you grew even stronger.
Three hours later, several people, utterly exhausted, crossed the Path to Heaven.
At that moment, you were filled with boundless hope for the future. But then, the old man who had just been praising you suddenly turned cold and distant.
"Our Daoist sect does not welcome people from the Listening Rain Pavilion!" the old man sneered. You felt a sudden dizziness, and when you opened your eyes again, you were back at the entrance to the Path to Heaven.
You looked completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.
Not long after, Ling'er was also teleported to your side.
Ling'er looked at you in surprise: "Brother Feng is actually from Tingyu Pavilion?" She looked somewhat confused.
You hurriedly explained to Ling'er that you knew nothing about the Listening Rain Pavilion organization, but she simply didn't believe you.
Left with no other option, you had to return empty-handed.
Back at your residence, you knew that joining the Dao Sect was no longer an option, so you decided to earn more spirit stones to prepare for the future.
[You've been drawing talismans in your room for seven days straight, and then you decide...]
First, take the Azure Puppet into your sea of consciousness, and then have its main body go to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion to sell talismans.
Second, Qingkui went to Lingbao Pavilion to sell talismans.
Upon seeing this, Li Qingyi frowned deeply, feeling utterly bewildered.
"What's going on? Who's framing me? But... only Xi Yue knows my true identity, that shouldn't be the case?"
"I choose one."
Li Qingyi decided to choose one. After what had happened, Li Qingyi felt that if she went with two people, it would be easier to escape if she encountered danger.
You take the Azure Puppet into your sea of consciousness and, overjoyed, head to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion with the talisman, only to be coldly turned away, the reason being that people from the Listening Rain Pavilion are not welcome.
You were utterly bewildered, unable to understand why you had inexplicably acquired this identity.
On your way back, you suddenly feel the pressure of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator assail you. A middle-aged man with a weathered face stares coldly at you, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
[You sensed something was wrong and turned to flee, but how could a Qi Refining stage cultivator outrun a Foundation Establishment cultivator?]
"Your cultivation was crippled and your limbs were broken," he coldly snorted.
"You beast from Tingyu Pavilion! I originally wanted to kill you, but that would be too easy on you. Just be a cripple and eke out a living..."
You fell into a coma, and when you awoke, you found Ling'er taking good care of you.
Ling'er looked at you and sighed. She hadn't left you because of your identity; instead, she had taken care of you for over a month.
On this day, Ling'er looked at you with worry: "Brother Feng, I've been so happy during the time I spent with you. It's just a pity... I can't stay with you anymore."
After saying this, she left the small courtyard where you lived. A strong sense of unease welled up inside you, but as a cripple, there was nothing you could do.
To prevent you from starving, she specifically hired a maid to take care of you. You never saw Ling'er again after that.
[Now that you've become a cripple, you can't even release the Green Puppet from your sea of consciousness.]
Years have passed in the blink of an eye, and you've become numb to your current life. But today, an unexpected figure comes looking for you.