109 Days of Scavenging
In the end, instead of resolving the issue by drawing lots, the elders conducted a small test on the little robot, focusing on its talent for weapon crafting.
Each elder, including the sect leader, naturally has a different specialty in weapon forging. Some, like the sect leader, are solely focused on sword forging. Those who apprenticed under the sect leader, such as Zhu Baiwen, are more adept at weapons like swords and sabers.
Some elders focus on amplification-type magical artifacts, while others bury themselves in researching artifacts related to people's livelihoods, such as flying boats. Some only forge artifacts with unusual properties, while others prefer the changes that occur during the forging process...
The elders' tests were all similar: they would take out a jade slip and have the little robot press it against their forehead to sense its movement.
These jade slips naturally contain the basic cultivation techniques of the various elders. Without the corresponding talent, even if one can see these techniques, one will not recognize a single word of them.
They weren't worried about the little robot lacking talent. After all, according to Bai Wen's previous report, the former had already successfully upgraded and refined the mustard seed space, even attracting the weapon tribulation, and its own cultivation level was rising rapidly.
That's why they didn't use the jade slip to test it before. But now that everyone is vying for people, they can only see which of the little robots has the higher talent.
However, to everyone's surprise, all the jade slips glowed! And the glow was quite strong!
For a moment, the only thing that stood out in the hall was the colorful, glowing jade slips in the little robot's hands.
The sect leader and elders: "..."
The sect leader couldn't help but confirm with the little robot, "Can you understand the contents of the jade slip?"
Is this a mistake caused by the fact that the transformed treasure is different from humans, or is there truly such an exceptional talent that excels in all aspects?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the little robot nodded.
He then pointed to the jade slip and explained its contents one by one.
Although the little robot had never seen jade slips before, which were such a convenient means of transmitting knowledge, it was familiar with the knowledge contained within them. Thanks to the exchanges Zhu Baiwen and the others had shared in the secret realm for nearly half a year, the little robot had already combined some of the basic operations of this world with its own knowledge.
So if we're talking about the breadth of his knowledge in "weapon forging," I'm afraid no one in the whole world can compare to him.
After all, as a garbage disposal robot, no one knows what type of garbage it will pick up, so the database naturally needs to contain all types of information.
As a result, the little robots of today are naturally quite different from the cultivators of this world who are used to choosing a path to specialize in.
Seeing that he could explain the contents of the jade slip so clearly and even extend it further, everyone knew that the little robot not only understood it, but also fully grasped its essence!
It perfectly matches the brilliant talent glow emanating from the jade slip!
For a moment, the sect leaders and elders were both happy and worried.
Good grief, now I'm even more reluctant to give such a good apprentice to someone else!
"Let's just learn it all!" Seeing that everyone was reluctant to give it up, the sect leader suddenly said, "Such talent, it would be a real pity to let it go to waste."
The more the sect leader thought about it, the better he felt it was.
The elders exchanged glances, equally tempted. Their Weapon Refining Mountain didn't have many rules, nor did it forbid taking multiple disciples, as long as it didn't lead to evil or crooked paths, they had no objections.
So this method is perfectly fine.
The little robot also works fine.
Since there are no obstacles, this matter becomes much easier.
Soon, everyone in the Weapon Refining Mountain, including the disciples who had already gone down the mountain to travel, knew that they would have such a unique senior uncle/junior brother/senior brother.
The little robot's apprenticeship ceremony wasn't particularly grand, unlike some sects that would send out invitations and hold banquets. However, it wasn't neglected at all. Not only was the entire Weapon Refining Mountain notified, but some artifacts made by the sect were also distributed.
Even bystanders benefited a lot, and for the little robot, the protagonist, the gains were even more numerous.
Not only did each master stuff his little world with all sorts of things, like refining materials and magical artifacts, but after learning that the little robot had an extremely strong ability to absorb knowledge, they also specially opened the mountain gate's library to him. Except for some things that would cause him to go into qi deviation if his cultivation level was not high enough, the little robot could read whatever he wanted.
Each master also had their own private library, which they generously allowed the young apprentice to browse freely.
This knowledge is more valuable than any amount of material provided.
The little robot did not disappoint its masters' high expectations; its cultivation level increased by leaps and bounds, so fast that everyone was astonished.
That day, the disciples of Qi Refining Mountain were doing their morning prayers as usual when they suddenly noticed that the spiritual energy in the world was being swept up by a fierce wind, rushing in one direction with incredible speed. Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, with crimson thunder rumbling and shimmering in the clouds.
Just looking at this scene from afar is enough to send chills down your spine; you can easily imagine how astonishing the power of the thunder in the sky will be.
"Is this still the tribulation lightning for Nascent Soul cultivators?! It's too terrifying!" The disciples who were doing their morning prayers had already stopped what they were doing and were looking at that place from afar. "I wonder which senior brother is so powerful."
"That direction, that's probably where Uncle Ji Tong is."
"Indeed, people cannot be compared. Junior Uncle Ji broke through to the Golden Core stage less than two years ago, and now he has already entered the Nascent Soul stage!"
"That's right, that's right. I heard that Junior Uncle Naji only took less than half a year to reach the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. Some people might not even have started to learn Qi Induction in half a year. He truly deserves to be called Junior Uncle Naji."
A newly arrived disciple looked at the imposing tribulation lightning with some worry: "This tribulation lightning for Nascent Soul formation looks too terrifying. I can feel the pressure even from this far away. Will my master be alright?"
"Look at what you're saying, are you new here?" someone chuckled. "Anyone might not survive the tribulation, but our Junior Uncle Jitong is definitely not one of them."
Why?
"Do you know who first created the lightning-crossing needle that swept through the cultivation world a year ago? It was this Uncle-Master Naji. Now, after being refined and improved time and time again, that lightning-crossing needle can neutralize most of the lightning tribulation, let alone a mere Nascent Soul stage lightning tribulation!"
"Yes, yes, and even if Junior Uncle Ji doesn't use the lightning rod, he's already extremely familiar with all kinds of lightning tribulations. Now, which of the magical artifacts Junior Uncle Ji has crafted hasn't attracted a lightning tribulation? He's already figured out how to overcome lightning tribulations, big and small."
"Wow, Junior Uncle's talent for weapon crafting is so high!"
"Moreover, I heard from my senior brothers and sisters that Junior Uncle has created his own cultivation method that can turn the tribulation lightning into his own power!"
"My God! It's that powerful! Does that mean we won't be afraid of lightning tribulations anymore?!"
"Indeed, the spiritual energy within the lightning tribulation is not only abundant and refined, but it can also temper oneself, making it a place even better than the best cultivation grounds. It's a pity that the cultivation method can only be used with Junior Uncle's unique physique. Not to mention us, even the sect leader and elders can't study it."
"Junior Uncle, your future is bright and promising."
"Who can argue with that?"
As everyone chatted, the lightning tribulation in the sky had finished, scattering colorful rays of light.
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The little robot opened its eyes and felt a lightness all over its body.
Upon introspection, one could see that the energy within one's own little world was becoming increasingly abundant, and the world around seemed more vibrant.
Above the clouds in the nine heavens of this small world sat a small figure with its eyes closed.
Upon closer inspection, one can see that the little man's facial features are exactly the same as those of the little robot.
However, the little man's expression is slightly different from that of the little robot. The latter is more human-like, while the former, if it weren't for the difference in size and attire, would make anyone who sees it think they've seen a statue of a deity from some temple.
The little robot stared at the little person again and again, finding the experience truly novel.
He never imagined that he could develop a "Nascent Soul" like a human. Originally, he just thought that experiencing "cultivation" would be enough, and the little robot didn't care what level he could reach.
But I never expected that I could actually do it.
The little robot knew from the very beginning of its cultivation that its body structure was different from that of humans. Initially, it did not expect to "form a core" or "transform into a nascent soul" because humans have meridians and dantian, while the place where it stored spiritual energy was the energy tank in its body.
When he entered the Golden Core stage, he discovered that the location of his Golden Core was different from that of humans. Instead of forming a Golden Core inside his body, the Golden Core ended up in the recycling chamber that had been refined into a mustard seed world.
This time, the infant will also be formed in this position.
The little robot didn't understand, but no matter what, apart from the different location, his cultivation process was not much different from that of a human. He had no problem using spiritual energy and could operate those magical artifacts and spells very smoothly.
Therefore, the little robot didn't care about anything else.
Let them stay in the recycling bin if they like.
Now, the little robot is ready to go down the mountain for training.
"Junior Brother Naji, congratulations!" Zhu Baiwen jumped off the flying magic artifact and handed over a jade slip. "Here, this is the ore distribution map you requested."
"Thank you, fellow disciples." The little robot accepted the gift.
"It's nothing, just a quick thing. By the way, have you packed your things yet? When are you planning to leave? I passed by the mission hall when I went to get the map and saw some disciples who had accepted the mission to drive away the Rock Dragon. If you're not in a hurry, you can go with them."
Zhu Baiwen then handed the little robot a jade slip containing information about rock dragons that he had brought along. “Here, take a look. If you want to study various ores, the territory where rock dragons live is the most suitable.”
The little robot hadn't heard of this task before, so it started examining the jade slip.
Just as Zhu Baiwen said, Rock Dragons not only like to live in places with abundant minerals, but they are also skilled at mining themselves.
Since that was the case, the little robot readily agreed.
"Okay, which senior brother is leading this mission? I'll go find him now."
"Senior Brother Ding Yi should be with Shen Juefeng right now."
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The little robot's request to join the mission team was easily granted by Ding Yi. After all, it wasn't a secret mission; adding someone, especially the exceptionally talented junior brother Ji Tong, was something no one would refuse.
So, the day after everyone was assembled, the group set off from the mountain gate to the mission location.
The little robot was naturally in the group as well.
He stood on a flying sword, wearing a wide-sleeved robe made of Qi Lian Shan Fa (a type of ancient Chinese weapon), his snow-white hair was tied up with a jade crown, and red ribbons were scattered in his hair, dancing lightly in the wind.
What an ethereal and otherworldly air about him!
No one could tell the difference between him and a real human being.
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