Chapter 236 Ancient Qi Refiner
Chapter 236 Ancient Qi Refiner
In the living room of the villa, Xiao Jie was stunned looking at the barbecue on the plate in front of him. He was still frightened by what happened last night, and the way he looked at this big plate of barbecue just felt awkward.
After thinking about it, I picked up an apple and started eating it.
An Ran on the opposite side was eating with great relish, biting the meat with big mouthfuls until her mouth was full of oil.
"I say, why are we eating barbecue so early in the morning?" Xiao Jie asked in confusion.
"Nonsense, transformation consumes a lot of energy, how can I not eat more?" An Ran said as he burped, picked up the Coke beside him and drank it.
Xiao Jie's gaze lingered on her "slender jade hands" for a moment, and the huge bear paw from last night appeared in his mind.
I have to say, this magic transformation is really a magical spell.
Normally, Xiao Jie felt that this girl had a bit of a tomboyish tendency, and this feeling was further deepened at this moment.
"Speaking of which, I have to thank you two for your help last night."
"No, you've helped me and An Ran before, so it's only natural that we help each other." Chen Tianwen said while sipping a cup of tea.
Dressed in white, he really looks like an accomplished person.
An Ran wiped her mouth and said, "That's right, we are friends. By the way, Xiao Jie, why are you possessed? Let me guess, did you encounter a vixen in the game?"
Xiao Jie was somewhat speechless, "An Ran, what nonsense are you talking about... You've even brought up a vixen. Besides, even if you're bewitched by a vixen, it won't affect reality."
"Ah, why?"
"Because confusion is not permanent, it is at most a temporary state."
An Ran was stunned for a moment, seemingly not having thought of this. "It seems to be true, haha. Only permanent changes can affect reality. If you hadn't mentioned it, I really wouldn't have noticed it before."
Chen Tianwen laughed and said, "See, I said it couldn't be a vixen, so what's going on with you?"
Xiao Jie sighed. He had now completely sorted out what happened yesterday. It was definitely the demon pill that had possessed him.
He even thought of Taoist Hongchen. Maybe there was a reason why he gave him the gourd in the first place.
Of course, it is possible that Taoist Hongchen did not know this. After all, he had never left the valley, but it was certain that the other party had no good intentions.
After thinking about it, I decided that there was no need to hide too much from the two people in front of me. If I told them my story, maybe I could get some advice.
"I recently inherited a hidden profession - Qi Refiner. But something went wrong when I was practicing. Because I couldn't find any spiritual energy in the game, I used the inner elixir of monsters to practice..."
Xiao Jie gave a brief account of his situation, but omitted the part about the hope of becoming an immortal. After all, he hadn't even started yet, and becoming an immortal was a bit too remote, so it was better not to talk about it.
An Ran shook her head when she heard this. "Oh my god, you are really brave. You dare to take the demon pill casually."
"Why not? The item notes say that it can be eaten directly and can also gain buffs. Besides, I'm not eating it directly, I'm refining the spiritual energy inside to absorb it."
An Ran explained, "The inner elixir is the embryo of the monster's soul that has been reborn. It is very important to monsters, even more important than the heart and brain. You can probably understand it this way. The brain is a hard drive, and the soul is a program. The inner elixir is equivalent to the CPU. I don't know much about computers, so if I'm not right, just get the idea.
The ultimate goal of a monster is to transform into a monster fairy. To do so, it must first transform into a human form, and the inner elixir is the embryo of the soul transforming into a human form. Of course, this process is generally impossible to complete, and most monsters die before they can transform into a human form.
Even if one transforms into a human form, there is no chance of becoming a demon fairy.
But basically, all monsters will take this path.
The soul will gradually merge into the inner elixir, so even if the monster's physical body dies, as long as the inner elixir is still there, theoretically it has not completely disappeared. Generally speaking, when a monster is killed, some of its spiritual consciousness will remain in the inner elixir. The more powerful the monster's Taoism, the more spiritual consciousness will remain in the inner elixir.
When you refine the spiritual energy, it is equivalent to absorbing the spirit consciousness of the monster. "
Xiao Jie thought to himself, "So that's how it is." Then he felt a little surprised. "How do you know so much?"
"I know quite a few big monsters, so of course I know. Who do you think the sorcerer learned the sorcery from? Of course he learned it from monsters."
Chen Tianwen said at this time: "In fact, you don't need to worry too much. Monsters are essentially wild beasts. You are affected by the monster's consciousness, which is equivalent to gaining some of the beast's instincts. In the final analysis, what remains in the inner elixir is not the real monster's soul, but some broken consciousness, while your soul is complete. With a complete soul, you can absorb the monster's consciousness. In the end, your will will definitely take the lead, unless the monster's consciousness is too strong and your willpower is too weak.
Over time, the monster's consciousness naturally disappears and is completely assimilated.
But you'd better pay attention to whether you have any abnormal physiological reactions recently - such as the desire to eat humans. "
"I'll pay attention to that. Thank you very much."
"If you have any questions in the future, remember to call me."
Xiao Jie asked curiously, "Can't you calculate it? Why are you still calling?"
Chen Tianwen was speechless for a moment, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "How can it be that easy? My Qimen divination can only sense the vague future, especially about danger. For example, recently I sensed that I seemed to suffer an unexpected disaster, but I couldn't figure out what happened.
So he told fortunes for everyone I knew one by one, and finally told you that you would have a bloody disaster. I then figured out that this unexpected disaster of mine was probably related to you, and then what happened yesterday happened.
So it’s better to say that it’s just luck and a little logical reasoning than to say that it was calculated.
If you want to truly predict the future, you must be a god. I heard that gods have a magical skill that can calculate the secrets of heaven, see through the universe, and explore mathematics. They can calculate everything and even see through the secrets of heaven and observe the future. If you master that magic skill..."
He shook his head repeatedly as he spoke, and it was obvious that he was not very satisfied with his divination skills.
Xiao Jie asked tentatively, "The magical power you mentioned, could it be the 'It Transforms the Free Mind'?"
"Huh? How do you know?"
"Nothing, I just met an immortal who used it."
Chen Tianwen was immediately shocked: "You have met an immortal!"
"Yeah, what's the matter." (There's more than one).
"Can you tell me how to meet the immortal?" Chen Tianwen's voice trembled a little, and it was obvious that he was extremely yearning for this immortal.
Xiao Jie spread his hands and said, "It's okay to tell you, but if you want to replicate it, it may not be that easy. Immortals are something you can only encounter by chance."
He recounted the story of his encounter with the immortal in the cave.
"So it's useless for you to go. Only people with a predestined relationship can enter that cave. Besides, the immortal is gone now. Only an ancient Qi-refining master is left, and he's a murderer."
"Alas, what a pity, what a pity." Chen Tianwen sighed repeatedly.
Xiao Jie was moved when he saw this, "If you really want to find the immortal, how about you count as one of them when we fight Hongchen Taoist? That valley is where the immortals practiced in the past, maybe we can find the contact information left by the immortals."
In fact, Shen Ji Zi did mention how to find him, which was to go to Guoyun Prefecture.
From this, it can be seen that there must be immortals existing in Guoyunzhou.
But Guoyunzhou is far away in the sky, so don’t even think about it before you master the ability to fly.
Chen Tianwen was immediately moved after hearing this.
"Is this convenient?"
"Haha, what's the inconvenience? You don't have a guild now, so you can be my external aid when the time comes. But I have to warn you in advance, that Taoist Hongchen is a level 59 hermit master. If we really fight, it will be extremely dangerous."
"Hahaha, as long as he's not a deity, I have my own way to deal with him. Well, even if I'm alone, I will definitely help you change your job when the time comes. I can also take a look at what this place where the ancient deities lived is like."
Xiao Jie looked at An Ran again, but An Ran quickly shook her head, "Don't look at me like that. I won't get involved in this kind of thing. It sounds very dangerous."
After breakfast, Xiao Jie said goodbye to the two and went home.
On the way home, Xiao Jie was quite happy. Not only did he solve a problem, but he also found a strong foreign aid. It was an unexpected gain.
However, after returning home, Xiao Jie became a little worried again. Will such a thing happen again when he refines the demon pill in the future?
But there is no need to be afraid. At most, I can just say hello to Chen Tianwen and An Ran in advance before refining the demon pill and absorbing spiritual power. With preparation, there will naturally be no problem.
Looking at the time, it was almost eight o'clock. Xiao Jie couldn't wait to enter the game. He had to level up quickly. Xiao Jie had a feeling that if he reached level 20, changed his job to a Qi Refiner, and learned the core skills of a Qi Refiner, he might be able to solve the current problem better.
Ultimately, core professional skills are the key to career development.
As a Qi Refiner, I am currently just a self-taught person, but with core skills, things should be different.
When I walked out of the room in the inn and entered the lobby on the second floor, I saw Ye Luo chatting with me, Yu Chengxian.
"Hey, how come you're already level 20?" Xiao Jie looked at the level above Ye Luo's head with some surprise.
Yeluo (Impermanent Walker): Level 20. HP: 360.
After not seeing it for one night, it has been upgraded.
"I said yesterday that I wanted to practice to a higher level. Who told you not to practice with me? I just upgraded myself." Ye Luo said frankly.
Xiao Jie felt helpless. He didn't expect that he would become the one with the lowest level. It was all because of those trash from Tianxiahui who delayed his upgrade.
"You changed your job to Impermanence Walker?"
"That's right." Ye Luo said with some pride. It was obvious that she was very happy with this new career.
"Any special abilities?"
"It's a bit similar to the Ghost Curse Master. I can use Ghost Curse spells, and I can also do this--"
Ghost form!
Then a cold wind was seen surrounding Ye Luo's body, and in the blink of an eye, it suddenly became pitch black and foggy, and became translucent, floating in the air like a ghost.
Xiao Jie was shocked. "Fuck, what kind of ability is this?"
"In simple terms, the ghost form is to turn into a ghost. You are immune to all physical attacks, can become invisible, and can use some ghost-specific skills, such as ghost wall. However, it has a duration, and you cannot maintain this form for a long time."
Xiao Jie thought this was quite cool.
"Can you become a ghost in real life?"
"What do you mean by turning into a ghost? This is called ghost form - but yes, it can also be transformed in reality. I just went upstairs for a walk and amused the couple upstairs by turning invisible. I have to say, being a ghost is actually quite interesting."
Oh my god, that's pretty amazing.
If this were a horror movie, there would be no need for special effects.
Xiao Jie watched Ye Luo drill through the floor and then come out of the wall. This ghost form is not only immune to physical attacks, but can also pass through walls. This is really practical.
But it seemed to last a short time, and it turned back into human form after a while.
Xiao Jie thought that this skill was absolutely powerful. You know, most of the players in this game are physical players. When encountering these physical players, he would just turn into a ghost and fight. He would be invincible.
It can be said to be the nemesis of physics professions.
However, when faced with the likes of "I Want to Become an Immortal", I was a little restrained. But I could change back to human form and fight with flexibility and swordsmanship, which was quite practical.
Xiao Jie looked at the two of them, one with the aura of subduing demons, the other with the phantom of a ghost, and he really felt a little envious.
Both of them are half-mages, so if you round it off, they can be considered mages. As a beast tamer, I still belong to the category of physical department.
But it doesn’t matter, I will become a wizard soon.
"I've decided. I must reach level 20 today. Let's go and level up!"
For the entire morning, the two accompanied Xiao Jie in a frenzy of killing on the outskirts of Xiaoyue Woods.
Groups of wolf soldiers and giant wolves fell under the butcher knives of the three men. They killed in one breath until noon. Finally, a white light flashed on Xiao Jie's body and he was upgraded.
[System prompt: Congratulations to player 'Yin Yue Sui Feng', you have successfully reached level 20. Your exploration of the Old Earth World has yielded initial results. You have gained more powerful strength, and your understanding of this world has also become stronger. Now you are about to step into a new realm.
The system will customize three professions for you to choose from based on your adventure experiences during this period. The selected profession will not limit your skill learning, but will provide you with a focus on your abilities. You will gain an exclusive professional core skill and three professional talents generated based on your game experience.
These three professions may be brand new basic professions, or they may be advanced professions of your original profession. Working part-time in other basic professions can expand your ability system, while advancing to a more advanced profession can further delve into and improve the abilities that you already possess. Please choose your career development path carefully.
You will also receive exclusive career tasks in the near future, please wait patiently.
System prompt: Combat data is being extracted.
System prompt: Combat data is being analyzed.
System prompt: Optional professions are being generated.
Xiao Jie felt nervous as he looked at the system prompts that kept appearing. Wo Yu Cheng Xian and Ye Luo were also waiting expectantly on the side.
System prompt: Your career has been generated, please choose from the following three careers.
Xiao Jie was not in a hurry to be happy, and could not wait to check out the three new professions.
Career option 1: Swordsman.
Swordsman... Well, as expected, I am living on the edge of a knife. The core skills are still the same, so I will just skip them.
The talents are quite different.
Talent 1: Forgotten Swordsman (Legend). You once wandered in the Forgotten River for several days, practicing peerless swordsmanship. Although the power of time has long been eliminated, it is hidden in your mind. It is said that the blade of solitude can cut off the shackles of time, allowing people to gain complete freedom and no longer exist in the world...
When you die in the game, you will continue to survive for several days as a forgotten swordsman. In this state, you cannot be completely killed. Every time you are killed, you will be reborn in the Forgotten River until you are completely forgotten by this world (the survival time is equal to the time you stay in the Forgotten River).
Talent 2: Draw the Sword and Mount (Excellent). You have learned special sword techniques for horseback fighting, and thus you have mastered the essence of horseback fighting. When fighting on horseback, you can use the "Draw the Sword" skill to gain a large amount of speed damage bonus.
Talent 3: Lone Blade (Legend). You have become famous and renowned for your ability to kill an opponent who is much stronger than you. You are fearless and can face any challenge.
When facing an opponent of a higher level than you, you will receive a 1% damage bonus for every level the target is above you.
When you face an opponent of a lower level than you, your local reputation will grant you an additional damage bonus of 10% for Friendly, 20% for Respected, 30% for Revered, and 40% for Worshipped.
Damn, this talent is too strong!
The forgotten swordsman... He can still fight for a few more days after his death, but it's a pity that he has to die to be triggered. Although it's powerful, it doesn't mean much.
However, this Lone Mad Blade is absolutely ridiculously strong, and can gain huge bonuses no matter he is facing a strong enemy or a weakling.
Unfortunately, the swordsman is just a physical profession after all, so even the legendary expertise can only be given up reluctantly.
Career option 2: Horse Archer.
Archer cavalry... Well, this is a bit unexpected. Xiao Jie originally thought it would be a 'master of beast taming', but he didn't expect it to be this. It was probably because he was bored and rode a horse, shot arrows and kited monsters that it spawned.
Of course, the biggest reason might be that I didn’t put too much energy into the profession of beast tamer. I was either practicing swordsmanship or exploring opportunities to become an immortal. I hadn’t even completed the beast tamer’s professional missions yet, and the role of beasts in battles was not reflected, which resulted in the subsequent professions not being unlocked...
This profession's skills and talents are nothing special.
Core Skills: Horseback Archery. An enhanced version of Steady Shooting.
Talent 1: Horse Archery (Excellent). Gain damage and accuracy bonus when shooting from horseback.
Talent 2: Light Cavalry Charge (Normal). When your warhorse is not equipped with a horse armor, it gains an additional speed bonus.
Talent 3: Horse-Man Unity (Normal). Improves your control over your horse.
Two blank boards plus a green talent, there is absolutely no highlight.
Next, is the main event.
Career option 3: Ancient Qi Refiner (hidden career).
The ancient Qi Refiner...yes, this is the real point.
Xiao Jie couldn't wait to check it out.
[Career Option 3: Ancient Qi Refiner (Hidden Career)
Core skills: Qi-gazing technique.
The ancient Qigong practitioners are an ancient profession that has long been lost. In that ancient era when spiritual energy was abundant, Qigong practitioners absorbed spiritual energy, refined their minds, souls and bodies, and achieved the path to immortality. As a result, Qigong practitioners created the art of seeing qi.
Everything in the world is made up of spiritual energy. You can sense the changes in spiritual energy in the world around you, and then look for places with abundant spiritual energy. Your small map will show nearby spiritual energy gathering points. You can also use hearing perception to measure the spiritual energy strength of creatures and objects.
Talent 1: Natural Enlightenment (Legend): You have passed the test of wisdom and understanding, defeated the legendary immortal in a chess duel, and thus embarked on the path of a Qigong practitioner. Even the heavens have affirmed your wisdom. As the saying goes, there is a way to everything.
For every level of your Qi Refining Technique, you gain 1 point of Enlightenment.
Each time you upgrade a skill to Grandmaster level, you gain 1 point of insight.
Current comprehension bonus: 2 points.
Talent 2: Master of Qi Control (Excellent): You have mastered the method of using spiritual energy, and thus can perform basic spiritual energy skills - [Qi Healing], [Qi Control and Protection], [Qi Spiritual Wave]. The higher the level of your Qi training and the higher the spiritual attribute, the more powerful the spiritual energy skills will be. You can also learn more spiritual energy skills from the ancient ruins of ancient Qi cultivators.
Qi Healing: Passive, restores 1 health point per second. Active, consumes spiritual energy to fully restore lost health.
Protect Qi: Passive, increases spell resistance by 5 points, physical resistance by 5 points. Active, consumes spiritual energy to create a shield that absorbs a lot of damage.
Spiritual Wave: Passive, your melee unarmed attacks deal 5 spiritual damage. Active, consume spiritual energy to release a spiritual energy wave to attack the enemy, causing a large amount of spiritual damage.
Talent 3: Demonic Spirit Manifestation (Epic): Because you have absorbed a large amount of spiritual energy refined from demon pills, the remaining demon spirit consciousness in the demon pills has had an irreversible impact on your body and mind. Although you have successfully absorbed and transformed the demon spirit consciousness, some strange changes have still occurred in your body.
Every time you absorb the spiritual energy of a demon pill, there is a chance to gain additional attribute growth. When the value of this attribute is too high, the effect will be attenuated to a certain extent.
Current attribute bonus:
Toxin Resistance +20.
Strength +3.
Agility +1.
Current demonization index: 7%. Note: If your demonization index reaches 100%, unpredictable consequences will occur.
Warning: Because you have absorbed a large amount of demonic power from demon pills, you are being entangled by demonic spirits. You can talk to them in the dream world and fulfill their wishes to help them pass away, or you can find a master to use advanced exorcism spells to drive them away.
(End of this chapter)