Open a group to change your life

Chapter 27 Busy, Good to Be Busy

"Master, how could that be? I haven't been very busy lately, I've just been traveling around with you and Xueji..." Liang Junjie was telling the truth. Ever since the fake man incident, his life has been busy.

"Sigh, after dealing with her, I still have to deal with her father's lecture on family traditions tonight..."

Liang Junjie was prepared that after being slapped in the face by Huo Chuyu, he would be stabbed through the heart by Huo Tianqi's sword while he was sleeping that night.

"Hmph, how's your Heart Sword training going?" Huo Chuyu snorted, but still asked with concern.

"Hmm, I've been practicing for three days now... I feel like I can withstand three moves from Senior Huo Tianqi tonight!"

Liang Junjie was bursting with confidence and completely failed to notice Huo Chuyu's surprised expression.

"Try using your Heart Sword on me, and let me see how powerful it is."

After saying that, Huo Chuyu stood up and teleported Liang Junjie directly to the grass in the backyard.

A moment later, Liang Junjie, exhausted after unleashing the "One Sword Three Feet of Heaven" technique, collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.

"Your first foot—the sword that cuts off the body. Using your thoughts as the blade, you've managed to do it, but to cut through the protective qi of a Qi Refining Peak or Foundation Establishment cultivator is simply wishful thinking, let alone destroying their physical body."

"You slacking off, you deserve a beating!"

Huo Chuyu gave Liang Junjie a sharp rap on the head with a cracking chestnut.

Liang Junjie clutched his head, tears streaming down his face.

It was the morning of January 10th. After another inhuman ordeal the previous night, Liang Junjie was actually more energetic than ever.

The other members in the group should be getting up one after another.

"@All members, a small task is being posted. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, please ask my apprentice for help. Each task earns one point, which can be redeemed for subsequent cultivation techniques, pills, insights, etc. I will post the details in the group announcement later [heart emoji]"

After Chu Yuxin posted this message, she modified the group announcement.

Liang Junjie quickly knocked on Huo Chuyu's door.

"Master, what are you trying to do? I'm going to be exhausted!"

"Master, please don't be angry! I was wrong, okay?"

"Master! Master! Master..."

There was no response, but Liang Junjie could definitely sense that it was Huo Chuyu inside, and Huo Chuyu was still suppressing a laugh.

After waiting for a long time, the door clicked open slightly and opened a crack.

Huo Chuyu leaned against the door, her bathrobe loose, her long hair slightly disheveled, and her face still showing a hint of sleepiness, but the curve of her lips looked like she was holding back a mischievous glint.

She glanced sideways at Liang Junjie, who was rushing anxiously outside the door, and slowly began to speak:

"Being busy is good."

Liang Junjie had a lot to say, but his words were cut off.

"Look," Huo Chuyu continued in that infuriating tone:

"Helping those newbies in the group solve their problems has several advantages. First, you can gain practical experience, broaden your horizons, and expand your knowledge. Second, it's a pleasure to help others and strengthens friendships within the group. Third, as their teacher, I can provide customized follow-up training based on the specific problems they encounter. Isn't that great? It's a win-win situation, so why not?"

She spoke with such high-sounding authority, but Liang Junjie felt his vision blurring. "Master, are you trying to use me as customer service and a thug?! Points redemption...where am I going to get so many cultivation techniques and pills for them?"

"You don't have it, but I do. I have plenty of low-level pills and basic spell manuals from the mainland. Consider it an incentive for them to strive for excellence, and also a little pressure for you. Young people need a little pressure to stay motivated."

She patted Liang Junjie on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Good boy, go ahead and get busy. Your teacher... is going to take another nap."

Before Liang Junjie could react, the door slammed shut again, and a faint laugh could be heard.

Liang Junjie stood at the door, on the verge of tears.

At that moment, his phone started vibrating incessantly. He unlocked it and saw that his group messages had exploded, all tagging him.

Huo Zhenhui was the one who shouted the loudest.

Huo Zhenhui: "@Liang Junjie, Brother Jie! Help! I tried the Qi-guiding route you mentioned last night, and my Tanzhong acupoint feels blocked, like it's stuffed with cotton! What's going on? Could I be going into qi deviation?! [Panic]"

Huo Zhenhui: "@Liang Junjie, there's more! Last time you demonstrated that little flame trick, I rubbed it for ages and only managed to get a little smoke out! Was my hand gesture wrong? I need some on-site guidance! Video is fine too!"

Huo Zhenhui: "@Liang Junjie Oh right! The night shift guy at the convenience store downstairs from my house has been acting weird lately, like he's the kind of guy you see in those fake human illustrations in group files! Hey Jie, are you free tonight? Come check it out with me? I'll treat you to midnight snacks!"

Liu Chengxi: "@Liang Junjie, I think I've broken through to the second level of Qi Refining, but my spiritual power feels a bit weak and not solid enough. How can I consolidate it? Also, how can I open up more space in my storage bag? I'm almost out of stuff."

Zhong Fanjun: "@Liang Junjie Lao Liang, is there any way to quickly restore mental energy? I've been staying up all night drawing and rushing to finish a project, and I feel like my mental energy is about to dry up..."

Chen Zhidong: "@Liang Junjie, I have a question. When practicing the 'Diu Jiu Ni' technique, I always feel a blockage when the spiritual energy flows to the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang. What is the reason for this? Also, how can I easily imbue iron weapons with spirits? I can't seem to cut through low-level pseudo-humans."

Cai Guoquan: "@Liang Junjie, what is a simple method for setting up a spirit-gathering array? And are there any techniques for concealing one's aura while secretly practicing in the office without attracting attention?"

……

The messages were scrolling by at lightning speed, with all sorts of questions, from cultivation difficulties to life troubles, to clues about suspected imposters, and even questions about whether spiritual power could be used to help pets gain intelligence.

Liang Junjie took a deep breath and rubbed his temples. Fine, Master's right, being busy is good, the capable should do more... What a load of rubbish!

He roused himself and began replying to each message one by one.

Liang Junjie: "@Huo Zhenhui, the blockage in your chest is due to your mind being too tense. Relax and imagine the spiritual energy flowing like water. The key to the Small Flame Technique is the instantaneous burst and compression of spiritual energy at your fingertips, not how fast you rub it. If you have time tonight, go and scout out the location first, so as not to alert them."

Liang Junjie: "@Liu Chengxi, it's normal for your spiritual power to be weak at the second level of Qi Refining. Circulate it more to hone it, don't rush to the third level. The storage space in your storage bag is related to the strength of your divine sense and the time spent refining, so you can't rush it."

Liang Junjie: "@Zhong Fanjun, use basic meditation techniques with some aromatherapy, don't force yourself. Use some mental energy techniques when drawing, and distribute your output evenly."

Liang Junjie: "@Chen Zhidong, the stagnation of the Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian may be due to posture or state of mind. Try adjusting it. For imbuing iron with spirit, you need at least mid-stage Qi Refining spiritual power as a guide, along with simple runes. I'll teach you later."

Liang Junjie: "@Cai Guoquan The simple spirit-gathering array requires spirit stones or jade containing spiritual energy as a base. Offices need to be kept quiet... I suggest a private toilet stall."

His fingers flew across the keyboard, answering questions as concisely as possible. For some questions that required on-site observation or detailed demonstration, he would schedule a time to answer them.

The points system had just been launched, and everyone was very enthusiastic. As the designated customer service representative, he was a little overwhelmed.

Just as he finished dealing with one wave and caught his breath, a new tag popped up.

Yu Xueji: "@Liang Junjie, I'm also posting a task. [Smile]"

Yu Xueji: "Mission objective: Dress as a woman."

Yu Xueji: "Task requirements: style is not limited, makeup is up to you, take a photo and send it to the group."

Yu Xueji: "The reward is a copy of the basic sword technique manual of 'Winter Plum Blossom Reflecting Snow Sword' that I received from my master."

Yu Xueji: "Should I answer? [Chin resting on hand, waiting.jpg]"

The group chat went silent instantly.

then.

Huo Zhenhui: "???"

Yoo Seung-hui: "!!!"

Zhong Fanjun: "...Sister-in-law is tall!"

Chen Zhidong: "As expected of Yu!"

Cai Guoquan: "..."

Lin Keke: "Crossdressing? Like when Ellie changes into her uniform? [Curious]"

Michelle Ellie: "Huh? This seems interesting! Human crossdressing is more complicated! [Eating popcorn]"

Liang Junjie stared at his phone screen, his fingers frozen in mid-air.

He slowly raised his head, looked at the bright sunlight outside the window, listened to the faint noise from the morning market downstairs, and felt the spiritual energy flowing slowly within his body.

Then, he lowered his head and slowly typed a line of text in the group.

Liang Junjie: ...

Liang Junjie: This world should just be destroyed already.

However, despite the complaints, a new message popped up in the group chat a few seconds later.

Liang Junjie: "@Yu Xueji, you decide the time and place, but I want the sword technique manual." [Expressionless]

Yu Xueji: "Great! Tomorrow afternoon, at my house, I'll help you pick out clothes. [Plan in action.jpg]"

Liang Junjie put down his phone and let out a long, long sigh.

"Being busy is good!"