104 Days of Scavenging

The little robot didn't dwell on what would happen a few months later.

What he's most curious about now is something else—

The unique feature of this world is cultivation.

Since there were human cultivators from this world present, the little robot immediately asked.

Zhu Baiwen and the others answered every question the little robot asked without reservation. Moreover, since the little robot asked about things that everyone knew and didn't ask for any sect secrets, the group was even more open and honest.

All that's missing is hands-on instruction.

The little robot clearly has a high level of comprehension, or rather, it clearly has an advantage over humans in terms of its sensitivity to energy.

Therefore, when Zhu Baiwen demonstrated the so-called spiritual energy microcosm and macrocosm to the little robot, the little robot understood it very thoroughly.

Then he started learning from him.

His meditation posture was so perfect, it was practically the kind of posture that could be used as a teaching model at any time. The absorption and circulation of spiritual energy were also very smooth.

Zhu Baiwen, who was helping to protect the Dharma, was stunned by the smooth and rapid phenomenon.

Although they couldn't see spiritual energy like the little robot, their perception as cultivators was by no means inferior. At this moment, they could all clearly feel the surrounding spiritual energy being absorbed by the little robot, centered on it like the eye of a storm!

This display of power is something I wonder if even the most exceptional cultivation geniuses, who are one in a millennium, have the same kind of presence!

Zhu Baiwen and the others were extremely excited.

"At this rate of cultivation, it probably won't even be an hour before Fellow Daoist Ji successfully enters the Qi Refining stage, and might even reach the Qi Refining Perfection stage!"

The group couldn't help but discuss it quietly.

"Is this the advantage of turning treasures into humans? How enviable!"

At this moment, the little robot has entered a mysterious state of mind that it has never experienced before. All the sounds and noises of the outside world are blocked out, and its thoughts drift away like light smoke.

No, this isn't "thoughts," it's...

The soul?

When that word popped into my mind, the little robot seemed to have broken something.

He was unaware that he had unknowingly developed a "soul".

Time passed in an unknown amount of time. When the little robot opened its eyes, it saw the smiling faces of Zhu Baiwen and the others, who congratulated it one by one.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on breaking through the Qi Refining stage and entering the Foundation Establishment stage! I never imagined that one day I would be able to meet such a gifted person!"

"Congratulations! With your speed, your future is sure to be bright."

Is this already the Foundation Establishment stage?

The little robot felt an extraordinary sense of wonder, as if everything in every corner of its machine had changed, but it couldn't quite put its finger on what had changed.

But he knew he liked this feeling.

Because of this, the little robot didn't mind making a promise to Zhu Baiwen and the others: if it was still around when the secret realm ended, it could go to the Weapon Refining Mountain with them.

The little robot is still here, meaning it's still in this world.

Zhu Baiwen and the others didn't quite understand the meaning of these words, but that didn't dampen their spirits at all.

They were content with just getting the treasure's promise to visit the mountain gate; they didn't expect it to stay at the Weapon Refining Mountain right now. After all, the treasure now possessed its own consciousness and couldn't be forced to stay.

As for whether the treasure will remain in the Refining Mountain, that's none of their business; it depends on the sect leader and the others' abilities.

Just as everyone was celebrating, a thick, damp, and cold mist suddenly spread out, and a huge, dark creature pressed down on them from within the mist!

Zhu Baiwen's expression changed drastically: "Oh no! The Flower Rain White Soul Serpent has been alerted!"

The other junior brothers also became very solemn. The weapons in their hands instantly transformed into attack forms, and their spiritual energy surged and churned as they assumed attack stances.

The name of the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent is known to almost everyone. Its slippery, elusive, and indestructible nature makes it one of the most feared monsters that almost no one wants to encounter.

Isn't this guy supposed to love sleeping in the water?! Why did he suddenly wake up?! They didn't touch his precious thing!

As the figure in the thick fog drew ever closer, the atmosphere grew extremely tense, and a battle seemed imminent.

Just then, a figure stepped into the middle of the standoff between the two sides.

It is a small robot.

When Zhu Baiwen and the others realized the danger, they immediately shielded the little robot behind them. Although the little robot's Foundation Establishment speed was extremely fast, it was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, which was still inferior to Zhu Baiwen and the other genuine cultivators from the Weapon Refining Mountain.

It took quite a bit of effort for the latter to break through the protective barrier and get to the front.

Fortunately, it wasn't too late.

The little robot glanced at Zhu Baiwen and the others, then at the large shadow in the thick fog, and took the initiative to introduce itself:

"These humans only came to see me about something and will leave soon."

"This two-headed snake also came to see me; it ate something and then left."

"So please calm down and don't fight, okay?"

Snake: "...Hiss."

Zhu Baiwen and the others: "...Okay."

Zhu Baiwen and the others couldn't hide their astonishment. They looked at each other and then silently retreated to the side, trying to minimize their presence, their eyes never leaving the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent.

The group watched as the snake hissed as it made its way to the stone house, and as it gleefully ate a few strange fruits in the yard, looking as if it hadn't eaten anything good in ages.

If it weren't for the snake's distinctive two heads and its ability to dispel fog and suppress souls, they would have almost thought they had encountered a fake Flower Rain White Soul Snake!

Is this still the same Flower Rain White Soul Serpent that is described in the monster intelligence as being extremely hostile to humans and difficult to find?!

Hmm... that seems to be true. After the snake finished eating those fruits, it didn't even glance at them. It only coiled around Fellow Daoist Ji a few times before hissing and drifting away with the current.

They're indifferent enough to humans.

As for Fellow Daoist Naji... perhaps it's because the latter is not human in essence, but a supreme treasure?

Isn't it said that the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent loves to possess treasures?

Zhu Baiwen and the others pondered and guessed until they were certain that Hua Yubai Soul Serpent had been gone for quite some time. Only then did they approach the little robot with lingering fear, trying to find out more.

By the way, let me also give some information to Fellow Daoist Naji, who clearly doesn't know much about the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent.

At least next time I won't call the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent a two-headed snake, cough.

The little robot then realized that it had landed in the territory of the most powerful monster in this secret realm.

It could be said that he was protected by the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent, which allowed him to roam freely in this secret realm.

But this has both advantages and disadvantages.

The best thing is that it's not easily disturbed by irrelevant people, and there are fewer disputes.

But that's the problem; those who come to the secret realm not only want to cultivate themselves, but also to find treasures.

Both of these objectives are within the reach of Hua Yu Bai Hun She.

Therefore, this place can stop people with insufficient cultivation, but those who can come here are all of high cultivation level.

If something really goes wrong, it will be a big problem.

"However, you don't need to worry too much. Although we can't be called the top talents, we are at least few rivals among the cultivators who entered the secret realm this time. In addition, many people will give face to the Weapon Refining Sect behind us, so there shouldn't be any major trouble."

Zhu Baiwen said.

Without him saying anything, the little robot wasn't too worried. But after hearing so much, he couldn't help but become even more curious about the Weapon Refining Sect.

It sounds like this sect mainly focuses on weapon crafting, which is quite similar to my own approach of dealing with and integrating waste.

I just don't know how magical the methods of handling things are in this cultivation world.

The little robot, being so curious, asked, "I also know some methods for handling objects. I wonder if I could share them with you all?"

Hearing this, Zhu Baiwen and the others were overjoyed.

They weren't afraid of the sect's weapon-forging secrets being leaked. After all, without that talent, even if you knew the secrets by heart, you still couldn't create even the most ordinary magic weapon.

Even if they encounter someone truly talented, they'd be overjoyed, because those with talent in weapon crafting would usually join their sect. This is how they cultivate talent for their sect, so why would they hide or ridicule them?

At the same time, the group was even more convinced that the little robot was the treasure their ancestor had mentioned.

After all, what a coincidence that even the aspect of weapon crafting fits in!

Of course, considering Zhibao's own thoughts, the others tacitly refrained from mentioning it.

They readily agreed to the little robot's request to communicate.

Zhu Baiwen directly suggested that they simply follow the old rules of the Weapon Refining Mountain.

After hearing about the old rules from Zhu Baiwen, the little robot became very interested.

Actually, the little robot had done something similar before, which was setting up a stall.

Well, having a skill means you'll never go hungry, and the disciples of Qilian Mountain have certainly lived up to that.

Whether they were going down the mountain on business or traveling, whenever they lacked money, materials, or this or that, they would simply set up a stall on the spot and sell all kinds of magical artifacts they had crafted themselves.

If there is nothing readily available, but the buyer happens to have something the seller needs, or even something custom-made, that's perfectly acceptable.

Sometimes, even if the disciples of Qi Refining Mountain don't lack anything, if they have new ideas about refining weapons, or if they make a new magic weapon and want to see its effect, they will set up a stall at any time to see if any passing cultivators will be interested. They might even offer it for free, just asking for feedback on how to use it.

Of course, this involves some gambling. Sometimes these magical artifacts are quite good, and sometimes they always have a tiny flaw.

It all depends on the cultivator's luck.

Therefore, many cultivators who cannot afford good magical artifacts, like novel magical artifacts, or need to reforge magical artifacts often prefer to go to the stalls of the artifact refining disciples.

In short, this is a win-win situation for both the seller and the buyer. The former gets practice, and the latter gets what they want. Everyone is happy.

Zhu Baiwen now has the same idea. If they exchange experiences with the little robot, they will obviously produce some practice items and need some refining materials. The more the better, so they might as well set up a stall.

Since both sides thought it was feasible, everyone quickly began to make arrangements.

The stall definitely can't be set up here in the stone house. It's too close to where the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent sleeps. Zhu Baiwen and the others have now gotten the beast's tacit permission to stay here, but if they really set up a stall, the coming and going of cultivators would probably be unbearable even for the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent, no matter how good-tempered it is.

Moreover, the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent is not the kind of monster with a good temper.

Therefore, the stall was eventually located on the edge of the territory of the Flower Rain White Soul Serpent. The weapon forging was done in the stone house, which was quiet and undisturbed.