txolops Chapter 68 Assigning Jobs to Several Summoning Spirit Kings
Chapter 68 Assigning Jobs to Several Summoning Spirit Kings
To verify whether mortals could cultivate immortality, Han Xiaoliu conducted a cultivation test on Lu Xueqi!
As a result, an accident occurred halfway through the training test.
Once her contracted summoned spirit—the adorable wild boar—successfully reached level 5, it began to feed back spiritual power to her, according to the rules.
However, as soon as that pure and surging spiritual power entered the body, it was like a flood rushing into a dry and cracked riverbed—the meridians had not been opened and the dantian had not been solidified, so it could not withstand this sudden impact at all!
In an instant, a tearing pain exploded from my limbs and bones, as if countless fine needles were piercing and pulling inside my body.
Lu Xueqi felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and before she could even utter a cry of pain, she collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Fortunately, Han Xiaoliu and Han Li were present at the time.
The two reacted swiftly. Han Li immediately activated the guiding technique from the Azure Origin Sword Art to slowly draw out the out-of-control spiritual energy from her body. He then gently nourished her damaged meridians and stabilized her heart meridian with his spiritual energy, thus preventing damage to her foundation.
In retrospect, the reasons quickly became clear:
Lu Xueqi had never formally cultivated; her meridians were as blocked as a desolate path, and her dantian as weak as a shallow pond. For such a physique to suddenly receive the support of a level-five summoned spirit was like asking a child to lift a cauldron—naturally, she could not bear the burden.
Fortunately, the solution is not complicated.
Internal cultivation techniques open up the eight extraordinary meridians and expand the capacity of the dantian. External training strengthens the muscles and bones, and improves the internal organs and physique to receive the cleansing power of spiritual energy.
However, both of these paths require painstaking effort and cannot be rushed or impatient; they require consistent accumulation over time to yield results.
Fortunately, they possessed two rare treasures: Green Asparagus Soup to nourish the meridians, and Red Silk Soup to temper the body.
With these two aids, one's cultivation speed far surpasses that of ordinary mortals; given time, success will naturally follow.
Han Xiaoliu paced around the courtyard for a moment, then, on a whim, headed to the shop and entered the "Shop" interface.
He added three long-term tasks: monster corpse recycling, targeted acquisition of spiritual herbs, and summoning and recycling spirit babies, set reasonable exchange ratios, and then exited the system.
Two hours later, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared outside the city—
Bajie, Jiu Mei, and several other summoned spirits who had already been freed, all arrived with their entourages!
Each one was followed by a large group of followers, carrying, shouldering, and dragging mountains of resources: century-old spirit wood, millennium-old mineral marrow, fragments of demon beast armor, exotic flowers and herbs... a dazzling array that almost covered the entire Jianye City Square!
As a result, Han Xiaoliu exhausted all his good karma, and even Dong Xuan'er's good karma was not spared!
They declared confidently, "This is all the wealth we've accumulated over three hundred years in the 'Fantasy Three Realms'! Exchanging it for two hundred thousand merits is an incredibly reasonable price!"
Looking at the overwhelming wealth before him, Han Xiaoliu could only sigh at the "extreme abundance of material possessions" and laugh out loud with a string of "Give, give, give".
But amidst his joy, he was also keenly aware that his reserves of good deeds were nearly exhausted.
If we don't find new sources of income as soon as possible, we might not even be able to get back half a truckload of materials next time.
He immediately gathered everyone and emptied all the storage bags.
After much rummaging, it took seven or eight high-level storage boxes to barely fit all of these "spoils of war".
Holding her and her daughter's overflowing storage bags, Dong Xuan'er gazed at the mountain of spiritual materials before her and couldn't help but sigh:
"So much stuff... and we have to sell it all within seven years. Our current sales channels probably won't be enough! It seems we'll have to open a few more stores."
"Exactly!" Han Xiaoliu nodded in agreement.
The group of people had more spiritual herbs in stock than this batch of materials. If they didn't expand their supply channels, they would eventually "go broke."
Ultimately, it's nothing more than a happy kind of trouble.
On the last day of the Dreamy Little Three Realms, the Home Gathering was once again held in a lively atmosphere.
This time, there were more people than usual, and the summoning spirits were even more enthusiastic.
Laughter filled the courtyard, light shimmered on the treetops, and even the wind carried a joyful atmosphere.
The goat-headed monster carried a wine jar and loudly played drinking games, while the flower fairy directed a group of little demons to plate and serve the food. Other summoned spirits either danced or roasted spirit beast meat around the campfire, and a few mischievous ones chased and played on the roof, causing everyone to laugh and chatter.
The aroma of food mingled with the fragrance of herbs, and amidst the clinking of glasses, friendships quietly blossomed, as if this small home had truly become a paradise secluded from the world.
This deepened the bond between them!
All good things must come to an end.
As night deepened, Pigsy, Ninth Sister, and the summoned spirits bid each other a reluctant farewell.
Before leaving, they not only took away the tasks entrusted to them by Han Xiaoliu, but also officially took over the duties of the various building management NPCs in Chang'an City—from post station guidance to market management, from spiritual material storage to task issuance, all were handled by them.
Even more exciting is that after signing the stewardship contract, these summoned spirits can now start the sub-profession job change quest!
By paying the corresponding fee, both players and other contracted spirits can learn secondary profession skills such as gathering, alchemy, fishing and hunting, farming, weapon crafting, and spirit cooking from them.
From now on, "learning to gather from Pigsy" and "taking gathering tasks from Ninth Sister" will become the new trend in the world of mistresses.
Watching the reluctant Dong Xuan'er and the others disappear into the distance in a streak of light, Han Xiaoliu turned around and, with Long Kui, Lu Xueqi and the others, stepped onto the teleportation array and quietly returned to their cave in Tianxing City.
Behind him lay the fallen curtain of the Lesser Three Realms.
A new journey lies ahead!
Their foundation has already been laid deeper and more firmly in this dreamlike world of three realms.
They come from all corners of the world, but they get to know each other through this magical world and their destinies become intertwined!
Within the Dreamy Three Realms
As soon as the summoned spirit kings returned to their respective territories, they immediately summoned their subordinate spirits and solemnly issued the following orders:
"From this day forward, all summoned spirits—"
Living or loitering outside the territory is strictly prohibited!
Within our territory, only our race resides; the surrounding wilderness is entirely designated for wild monsters!
All my subordinates must relocate within the inner domain's protective boundary and are not permitted to cross it. Anyone who disobeys this order will be stripped of their status and expelled from the clan!
Once the command was given, the spirits acted swiftly.
Before long, the low-level summoned spirits that were originally scattered along the border received orders to retreat inwards, while the wild monsters in the territory were orderly driven to the outer areas by the high-level summoned spirits.
From then on, the distinction between internal and external affairs became clear, and order was initially established.
From then on, the格局 (geju, a concept encompassing the overall structure, appearance, and overall structure) of the Lesser Three Realms was completely renewed:
The inner realm is where summoned spirits reside, while the outer realm becomes a breeding ground for monsters.
This adjustment also carries a deeper meaning—
When the "Dream World" opens again, only monsters can be hunted and spiritual herbs can be gathered in the free outskirts of Jianye City. Players who wish to quickly improve their cultivation will have to exchange merit points and travel to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Chang'an City for training!
However, this action will consume a large amount of good karma as a means of passage.
So, where does one's good deeds come from?
Two paths, clear as day:
The first is diligent work – assisting in completing tasks, collecting materials, and driving world upgrades;
The second method is to pay a fee – directly exchanging spirit stones for merit.
The rules have been established, and the benefits are self-evident.
Next, they'll lure rich people in and kill them!
One year later, in Tianxing City.
On the bluestone streets of the mortal residential area, the morning mist had not yet dissipated, and wisps of smoke rose from chimneys, mingling with the aroma of medicine and the lively atmosphere of the marketplace.
Right on this bustling yet ordinary street corner, a brand-new medical clinic quietly stands—the Mo Family Medical Clinic.
A vermilion gate with a golden plaque hangs high, red silk flutters under the eaves, and two stone lions stand majestic yet gentle in front of the gate, as if guarding the unattainable dream of immortality in the hearts of countless mortals.
On opening day, the air was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and firecrackers crackled, drawing crowds from all over the street. Even more astonishingly, the Mo Family Medical Clinic announced: as a grand opening promotion, ordinary people could have their spiritual roots tested for free for the first month!
These words were like a thunderclap on a calm lake!
You must know that in this chaotic star sea, if a mortal wants to test their spiritual root, they must have the protection of a cultivator in their clan or serve the major sects for many years before they can get a chance.
Now, someone is opening the door to immortality for mortals without charging a penny or asking about their background!
The news spread like wildfire, and within just three days, long queues formed in front of the clinic.
At first, only a few dozen people came tentatively, but later, every morning before dawn, thousands of people, with their children and the elderly, flocked to the area from all directions.
Some were dressed in rags but had burning eyes; some carried ancestral jade pendants and prayed for miracles; and some young people knelt outside the threshold, cutting in line just to try their luck at finding a way to become immortals.
On the third day at dusk, a clear bell rang out from the clinic—a twelve-year-old boy was found to have the aptitude for three spiritual roots!
In an instant, the entire mortal district was in an uproar!
The news spread like wildfire through the streets and alleys, and teahouses and taverns buzzed with discussion. The young man, surrounded by his companions, emerged from the clinic, tears welling in his eyes, as if he could already see himself soaring through the clouds on a sword.
From then on, the four characters "Mo Family Medical Clinic" became a sacred place in the hearts of ordinary people.
However, how could such unusual activity escape the notice of the Star Palace?
Within a few days, several Star Palace spies dressed in gray robes and with an understated aura quietly infiltrated the mortal district to observe from the shadows.
They discovered that the young shop owner, named "Han Xiaoliu," was humble in demeanor and gentle in speech, showing no trace of evil.
The method for testing one's spiritual potential is simple yet quick, requiring only a drop of blood from the fingertip. The process is open and transparent, allowing even the poorest beggars to try.
After confirming there was no fraud, Xinggong did not stop them, but only sent two more patrol guards a hundred paces away from the clinic, ostensibly to maintain order, but in reality to monitor them secretly.
Deep within Tianxing City, in the dark and solemn council hall of the Elders' Palace, scrolls of secret reports were neatly laid out on a long sandalwood table.
From Han Xiaoliu's first arrival in Tianxing City and his rented cave dwelling to his three visits to Miaoyin Sect to listen to music and drink tea... every detail was meticulously recorded.
As the candlelight flickered, an elder with a white beard stroked his beard and murmured, "This lad... is no ordinary person."
Outside the window, dusk was falling, and the lights of thousands of homes in Tianxing City were gradually lit up.
In a corner of the mortal district, the lanterns of the Mo Family Medical Clinic still shone brightly, illuminating faces full of hope—the most fervent dreams of immortality in the mortal world, quietly taking root.