No matter what kind of enemy he faces, Lin Xiang only needs one attack.
The fewer times you make moves, the less information you expose.
He kills the opponent instantly every time without getting too entangled. This is his way of doing things.
"You stay here for a while. After you've weathered the sun and rain for a few years, I'll consider what to do with you."
Lin Xiang didn't bother asking about the other party's identity and purpose, because everything was clearly visible through the feedback from the detection technique.
[Xie Ming: lv. 25, a killer from the Zhuiming Tower of the Great Zhou Dynasty, specializes in sneak attacks and assassinations.]
The killer at the Foundation Establishment stage was very powerful, and his success rate in previous missions was almost 100%, but now he fell into Lin Xiang's hands before he could even react.
After Feng Jianan and other Qi Refining cultivators were sent over, a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators quietly entered the Dagan border in an attempt to cause more chaos.
There is an auction going on in Huanyu Market right now, and it is a mixed crowd, making it convenient for killers like them to sneak in.
Lin Xiang then said to the others, "This man is a killer from the Great Zhou Dynasty. Fellow Daoists, please be careful when traveling. There may not be only one killer."
After killing the chicken to scare the monkey, he will eliminate the remaining security risks in the market, especially the killers from the Great Zhou.
It is almost effortless for a killer in the Foundation Establishment Stage to deal with a cultivator in the Great Perfection Stage of the Qi Refining Stage and lower-level players. If customers are killed one after another in their own territory, who would dare to come to the Universal Market?
It may even accuse the monks of being murderers who specifically hunt down lone monks.
Maintaining public order is something that every market town must invest a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources into. He doesn't want to be labeled as a black shop that kills for money.
The reason why I didn't touch these red-dot monks before was because I was in the wild and couldn't get back in time. Now that everyone has gathered in front of the land temple, I will take this opportunity to catch them all in one fell swoop!
As soon as Lin Xiang's warning sounded, the monks were in an uproar.
They originally thought that the conflict between Da Zhou and Dagan had been resolved on a small scale, but they did not expect it to escalate.
Almost all those present were low-level cultivators, and there were no Jindan stage cultivators!
"Did the Great Zhou send someone over again?"
"It's hard to guard against it."
"War looks imminent."
"It's really dangerous. What if they ambush us in the wild?"
"Is there no way we can do this?"
Feng Yi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator sent by the Moon Shadow Palace, looked solemn as he asked Lin Xiang, "Master Ji Ling, are you sure he is a killer sent by the Great Zhou?"
"Sure, you can use your flying sword to send a message to the sect and ask them to send experts to interrogate you." Lin Xiang looked around, and then one cultivator after another suddenly flew out from the crowd involuntarily.
"What's going on?"
"Are you, the sacrificial spirit, planning to kill people publicly?"
"Ah, what are you doing? Let me go!"
"Help! The sacrificial spirit is going to kill someone!"
Among these seven cultivators, two are in the Foundation Establishment Stage, and the other five are in the Qi Refining Stage. Without exception, they are all in the red dot state.
After they were singled out, they all showed great fear and resistance, with expressions of being wronged, and tried to incite the monks around them.
Many monks did have a feeling of being in trouble and worried that the sacrificial spirit would suddenly turn against them and kill everyone in one fell swoop.
Everyone took out their weapons, and for a moment the situation in the Huanyu Market became tense.
"They are the spies who sneaked into the market. Fellow Daoists, do you recognize any of them?" Lin Xiang asked. "In Taichang Market or other places, if you encounter unfamiliar faces, be wary."
The great monks then carefully looked at the five monks who were tied up later. They really didn't recognize any of them. They were all strangers!
"Have you seen them?"
"No, I thought it came from somewhere else."
"And the accent I just heard doesn't sound like the accent of our Guanlin Mansion."
"It turns out they had already been discovered by Lord Jiling. Fortunately, no damage was caused."
Feng Yi of Yueying Palace had a dark face. He had never expected that the border of Dagan had become a sieve and so many cultivators had poured in.
If Lin Xiang hadn't discovered it, he and the others might still be kept in the dark.
He quickly released the flying sword to report the situation in Huanyu Market and Guanlin Mansion to the elders in the sect to avoid any unexpected situations.
"I will detain all these cultivators in the Land God Temple and hand them over to your elders once they arrive." Lin Xiang said to the others, "Don't worry, as long as you are in the Huanyu Market, your safety will be guaranteed by us."
He then began to read out the list of patrol guards: "Now, please come forward, fellow Daoists whose names I called. You will become the first patrol team of Huanyu Fang City. As long as you work for 10 years, you will receive a Foundation Establishment Pill. If you perform meritorious service, you can receive it in advance."
"I have the finished Foundation Establishment Pill in my hand right now, so don't worry about you not getting it."
After saying that, he took out the jade bottle containing the foundation-building pill and opened it, giving the cultivators the most intuitive impression.
The thing is right here. It only takes 10 years or even 5 years to get a Foundation Establishment Pill. The cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage couldn't help but have their eyes red and their breathing became heavy. They wanted to rush forward to snatch it.
However, the six monks from the Great Zhou were still imprisoned, and no one dared to actually take action.
Even the cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage were extremely envious. Being on duty in a place like the Universal Marketplace was less dangerous, the pay was high, and they could even get Foundation Establishment Pills.
Most cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage cannot save up 10,000 low-grade spirit stones in a year, because they earn a lot and spend a lot, and they need spirit stones for everything.
Many cultivators serve as guests to large sects, cultivation families, and even forces like the Treasure Pavilion, but they cannot obtain a foundation-building pill even after ten years, and may even have to work for the rest of their lives.
"Tao Liang, Chang Yin, Wei Zi'an, Wei Hongli..."
Lin Xiang read out the names of ten cultivators in one breath. The weakest of these cultivators were in the late stage of Qi Refining, and some had even been in the great perfection of Qi Refining for a long time.
They are not necessarily the strongest among the registered guards, but they have relatively less karma and do not look like those who would cheat or kill innocent people.
Many monks have heavy karma and look like they may fall at any time.
Tao Liang and others stood up excitedly. They were particularly happy that they were selected. Even if they didn't make any meritorious deeds, they would get the Foundation Establishment Pill in just 10 years!
"Thank you, Master Jiling."
"Thank you, sir. We will definitely patrol carefully and not give those Great Zhou spies any opportunity to take advantage."
"Am I selected too?"
Since you are members of the guard team, it is best to dress in a uniform manner.
Lin Xiang led this group of people into the land temple, and the rest of the people dispersed, leaving only the players staring at the notice board.
Because there is another long-term task there.
Patrol Member Recruitment: Assist patrol teams in managing and identifying potential threats...
It is difficult for ordinary monks to distinguish normal customers from those who come to cause trouble, but it is different for players who have detection skills. They can not only detect the other party's information, but also check the other party's status through the map.
Once players join the patrol, they will become a member of the Universal Market.
The hostility of the Great Zhou monks or other evil demons towards the Universal Market will be discovered by the players.
Of course, there is no way to predict the vendettas between monks in advance. They will not be related to the players or Lin Xiang. All we can do is find the murderer quickly and punish him after the incident.
The players mainly act as radar detectives, while the monks are responsible for taking action.
If the players' levels gradually surpass those of the monks, they will become the main position.
When Lin Xiang led his guard patrol team members into the land temple, members of various cultivation forces began to notify their senior teachers and family elders to prepare for war.
For a moment, the monks' mood became extremely tense and depressed.
Few people rise in the war, and most of them can only turn into bones.
In fact, forces such as Yueying Palace, Tianjian Sect, Wanmiao Pavilion, and Nanxi Wei Family chose to build bases in Huanyu Market in order to have a bridgehead in the event of war.
Even if the Universal Market was destroyed, it would not have much impact on the hinterland because it was located in a remote area.
The war cast a shadow over the monks, and at the same time, their desire for various elixirs and strength growth increased.
Everyone wants to become stronger before the war comes!
Of course players like war because they can fish in troubled waters and they won’t die anyway.
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"This is your uniform. You can wear it during patrols. It not only shows your identity, but also provides you with a certain level of protection and spiritual gathering."
Lin Xiang took out ten sets of sky blue robes, which were made from the cloth he bought from Qingwei Sword Sect.
There was a handcraft master among the players who made a sewing machine. At the same time, the other two players set up a clothing workshop. When their business was not very good, Lin Xiang placed this big order with them.
Ordinary sewing machines simply could not sew through fabrics made of low-grade spiritual silk. In the end, Lin Xiang used low-grade cold iron to replace the needles and other hardware materials for their sewing machines.
This blue robe looks very smart, with a circular mark representing the Universal Market embroidered on the chest. After it was made and attached with the formation, it became a veritable low-grade Taoist robe.
For monks, weapons are obviously the most important, followed by protective gear.
It is certainly a good thing to get a low-grade magical weapon-level Taoist robe for no reason. Wearing it will give you both face and substance.
The spirit gathering formation can speed up their spiritual energy absorption efficiency, while the scaled-down Yimu protective formation can provide them with appropriate protection when they are attacked and avoid fatal injuries.
"You will temporarily split into two teams, each with five people and two young men from outside. Under normal patrol conditions, deal with the enemy if you can, otherwise release a signal flare and the Mo Jiao will help you."
Currently, Lin Xiang only has soldiers but no generals, so he can only ask Mo Jiao to provide fire support.
It is powerful enough and can rush over quickly as long as it receives the signal.
Now the black dragon has turned into a small ridge on the eaves of the land temple, like a statue.
Tao Liang and others took the uniforms with happy smiles on their faces.
Lin Xiang continued, "If you can maintain order in the market, you will have access to magical instruments, elixirs, spells, and talismans. You can even bring your families over and settle them near the Huanyu Market, giving them your own spiritual fields and land."
It's not shameful to just make empty promises.
Besides, what he said was true, and he could indeed provide these things.
"Alright, you guys decide on your patrol times."
Now there is only one main street in Huanyufang City. It only takes more than ten minutes to walk from east to west. It is very easy to patrol and can even be said to be just a decoration.
The monks left happily. When Lin Xiang was about to teleport back to the Universe Cave Heaven, he unexpectedly discovered that the iron-eating beast had become the favorite of all players.
The players first broke some bamboo and bamboo shoots for it, and then handed it various fruits.
Some people even handed one of their precious pills to the iron-eating beast just to get closer and touch it.
The iron-eating beast will accept anything that comes its way. As long as the other party is willing to feed it, it will take it all.
It put some bamboo shoots into the space ring, peeled the bamboo and started to eat it, enjoying the meal very much. It didn't care about the players next to it touching its fur, and even asked others to help it record a video.
"Wow, you can't even touch a panda in the real world."
"I didn't expect that after entering the game I could actually pet their ancestors."
"Unfortunately, I have no iron on me except for my weapons. I wonder where I can get some iron ore."
"Do any of you have extra iron? Give it some! Look how thin the child has become. His double chin isn't even noticeable anymore!"
"It would be perfect if I had a mount like this."
"Old Lin is really something. I don't know where he went to trick a national treasure back."
"He must have done it on purpose!"
After Lin Xiang walked out of the land temple, he saw that this group of players didn’t even complete the tasks, nor did they go out to fight monsters or learn from their masters. They just squatted next to the iron-eating beast, touching and looking around.
He deliberately coughed twice and took out a piece of low-grade star iron ore from his sleeve.
The iron-eating beast, which was originally half leaning against the wall, rushed to Lin Xiang at lightning speed, took the stone directly, and then started to chew it.
The players were extremely jealous and looked at the sacrificial spirit with angry eyes.
Everything was going well for him and his companions, but they betrayed him in the blink of an eye.
"My dear fellows, I have discovered a star iron mine in the outer area of the Shiwan Mountains. If you have time, could you help me dig out some ore?"
[Ding, Lin Xiang, the spirit of Dongshan Village, has issued you the task of "Mining". Do you accept it?]
[Mining: A long-term quest. Go to the Star Iron Mine area to collect ore and submit it to the Sacrificial Spirit to serve as food for the Iron-Eating Beast. You will receive rewards such as experience points, spirit stones, and favorability based on the amount you mine. You may also gain the powerful skill Dragon Strike.]
Mining is such a dangerous and difficult task that it certainly cannot be left to the villagers of Dongshan Village. This just gives these players an opportunity to make money.
He deliberately included the powerful skill "Dragon Strike" in the quest rewards to stimulate players' enthusiasm. Lin Xiang also had a small trick up his sleeve, describing the Star Iron Ore's purpose as food for iron-eating beasts, hoping that players wouldn't take the bait.
With the mother mine, these players can never finish mining even if they go mining every day.
After he posted the task, the players immediately understood and were eager to get started.
"No wonder this iron-eating beast eats the ore over there!"
"Don't be afraid, baby. I'll go dig out the iron ore for you right now."
"I want to take this mission!"
"What skill is Dragon Strike? It looks like it should be very powerful."
"Poor Gungun has no food to eat. Don't worry, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters will go to the mines right away, and there will be food soon."
"Is it too much for you to eat ore? Come with me, I'll mine and feed you!"
"Lin Xiang, do you know how to raise a panda? The ore you gave it has so many impurities in it. Why don't you refine it into steel before giving it to it? I'm so angry! Where can I find the mining tools?"
The poor iron-eating beast was enjoying its meal and had no idea that it was being blamed.
Although it is quite edible, it does not require that much iron ore.
After a while, Lin Xiang was notified that more than 20 players had accepted the task, but he had not even made a pickaxe or a shovel.
"Everyone can take a rest first and go to Shiwandashan tomorrow morning. It's not safe now because it's dark."
Although he didn't have time to forge mining tools, Lin Xiang found an excuse not to go out after dark.
Then he simply rolled up the iron-eating beast and placed it in the Qiankun in his sleeve. He only released it after teleporting himself to the cave of the universe.
Suddenly arriving in a completely new environment, the iron-eating beast sniffed everywhere nervously.
"You should practice in here from now on and strive to enter the foundation-building stage as soon as possible."
Lin Xiang specially gave the Iron-Eating Beast the permission to freely enter the Universe Cave Heaven and brought it to the side of the three tree monsters.
"This is my mount. If it wants to go in or out, don't stop it. But if it wants to eat those elixirs or the young leaves of the Thunder God Apricot, help me stop it."
"Yes, sir."
"Master, I understand."
The three Jindan-stage tree monsters shook their branches to show that they understood. They could not deal with the Jindan-stage cultivators, but they could deal with the Qi-refining-stage iron-eating beasts.
Little do they know that it is too early for them to be happy now. Only when they are swung around and bitten by the iron-eating beast in the future will they realize how heavy that fat guy is!
After the agile fat man finished eating the star iron ore, he ran to the side of Lei Shen Xing and curled up into a ball, turning into a black and white dumpling and began to sleep soundly.
I have eaten enough, it's time to digest the iron ore in my stomach in my sleep.
Lin Xiang himself began to refine the top-grade star iron ore, and then forged a number of sharp and sturdy pickaxes.
The ore is not continuous but mixed with soil and other stones.
They have to be dug and hammered out of the mine little by little with a pickaxe.
With a clang of knocking, thirty pickaxe heads were finally completed. He then asked the Golden Apricot Tree Demon in the Jindan stage to contribute a few branches, and the two were fused together.
Because the materials used were particularly good, Lin Xiang was able to refine these pickaxes into mid-grade magical weapons!
"It seems that the technology of refining equipment has improved a lot."
Thirty pickaxes are enough, any more would be a waste.
These pickaxes are quest items and players are not allowed to use them to kill monsters. Otherwise, everyone will take advantage of the loophole and accept the quest without digging the holes, so wouldn't their wait be in vain?
After Lin Xiang finished the forging, he teleported himself to the outside of the Wanli Yellow Sand Array on Yingzui Peak. He placed the pickaxe in another restriction inside the array.
Players receive pickaxes with entry tokens, and they must place the pickaxes when leaving before they can take away the tokens pledged here.
It's not that he is overly suspicious, because the players will definitely find ways to find loopholes. After all, he was once one of them and has a thorough understanding of the nature of his own people.
Currently, the strongest players are still using low-grade magic weapons. With such a powerful mid-grade magic weapon in front of them, some people will definitely be tempted.
In fact, he was more interested in the pangolin monster family, but because they were not within the scope of his own dojo, he had no way to move them out from the depths of the mine and subdue them.
"Why do I feel like I'm becoming more and more like a land god, with all my subordinates being ghosts, monsters and demons."
Lin Xiang laughed at himself. The normal people were probably those ten monks.
After putting away the pickaxe, he sat alone on the highest point of Eagle's Beak Peak, looking up at the star-filled sky and feeling the night breeze blowing on his body.
He didn't know what condition his body was in in reality. There had to be a result to determine whether he was dead or alive.
"I don't know what's going on out there. Why has our country's technology advanced so rapidly that they've even come up with virtual reality games and headsets of this level?"
"Is there anyone in charge of this game? I'm hardly a GM in my current state."
"I hope to meet someone I know in the game and see if I can get any relevant information."
What Lin Xiang really wanted to do was to talk to his colleagues and leaders from the original game company. He even wanted to talk to the national agency responsible for this game to see if there was any possibility for him to return to reality.
The players he summoned now had little to do with him and were not his real-life acquaintances.
Suddenly, Lin Xiang thought of a very serious problem.
I summoned players into the game world using a combination of clay figurine making and summoning magic. So what about the other players in the public beta?
What form will they appear in? Will they also be clay figures?
Tomorrow is the day of the public beta, and all the answers will be revealed.
"There's so much to worry about. It seems the game's progress is also waiting for the public beta players to arrive. Only after their arrival will the conflict between Da Zhou and Dagan truly erupt. I guess this will become the game's first expansion pack, right?"
Every game stage must have a main storyline.
Lin Xiang seriously suspected that the main plot of the current stage was a war between major powers that would affect the entire Southern Continent!
He immersed himself in the official forum of the game and was not surprised to find that the number of active users on the official forum had exceeded one million.
Even people who don't play games will be attracted by the important gimmick of virtual reality.
The countdown for the public beta had just jumped from 24 hours to 23:59, but players were still discussing it enthusiastically.
"In order to play virtual reality games, I deliberately picked up Tai Chi again after not practicing it for many years."
"Shocked! My grandparents both used their pensions to buy helmets. Since their mobility issues have made them less likely to travel, this game gives them that opportunity. I hope they end up in the same Novice Village, otherwise it'd be incredibly difficult to run into each other."
"Do you think those real-life special forces soldiers, mercenaries, martial arts masters, and ancient martial arts masters would be particularly powerful in the game?"
"There shouldn't be any immortal cultivators in reality, right? If there were, wouldn't they have a huge advantage?"
"Hush! I just came back from a trip to Wudang Mountain yesterday. Guess what I saw? The government has specially distributed virtual reality helmets to the Taoist priests in Wudang Mountain!"
"My home is at the foot of the Shaolin Temple, and I've seen a lot of trucks bringing in goods. Could it be that the monks are also entering the game?"
"The more you talk, the more interesting it becomes. Why does this game attract such high-ranking people?"
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