The Fourth Calamity: My Sect Has Countless Prodigies

Chapter 113 Applying for the Position of Market Inspector

On the forum of Blue Star, a cultivation online game.

The swordsman uploaded several photos he had taken to the forum, which elicited enthusiastic feedback from many players.

The strategist said, "Sword Immortal, you've created a great map! I was wondering where to level up after wiping out those gold-devouring rats, and here it is."

Running Knife Rat: "Strategist, if you ask me, you shouldn't even think about leveling up. Just clear the Gold-Eating Rat level first. I heard you suffered a crushing defeat yesterday."

The strategist scout said, "Hmph, what do you know, you little rat? Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war."

Runaway Rat: "If the strategist wins, it's because of his meritorious command; if he loses, it's just that victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Impressive, impressive! I admire you."

The cunning strategist: "Rat, I hate you!"

This remark immediately drew laughter from many players on the game platform.

Just yesterday, the strategist suffered a setback in the Gold Rats raid, but fortunately, thanks to his effective strategy, no players died.

As for why they lost, there was really no way to explain it. After they went deep into the mine's underground passage, they encountered a Gold-Devouring Rat at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

The disparity in strength between the two sides was enormous, and the strategist and his group were naturally no match for them. They were lucky to even survive.

The strategist said, "Rat, just you wait and see."

"I'll bring Flying Dragon over tomorrow. With top-tier combat power, clearing this mine's secret passage and wiping out these damned gold-devouring rats will be a piece of cake, won't it?"

Running Knife Mouse: "Alright, I'll wait and see, okay?"

As this matter came to an end, the forum did not completely fall silent, but instead turned to another topic.

When will the two big shots, Qianlong and Crouching Tiger, be able to return?

As for why I asked that?

Of course, the players share Zhou Yi's thoughts and are already interested in that mysterious spirit lake area.

Thinking that they could wait for Qianlong and the others to return, they might be able to plot something.

Hidden Dragon in the Abyss: "Thank you all for your concern. We've almost finished learning the basic weapon crafting techniques, and we'll be preparing to return home in a few days."

Loves Cilantro: "Great! Boss Qianlong, you must take our team to explore that Spirit Lake sometime, we've never seen it before."

Hidden Dragon in the Abyss: "...I think we should play it safe for now. That white snake in the Spirit Lake doesn't look like someone we can mess with."

These words dampened the players' enthusiasm considerably.

Everyone will definitely be a little sad that they can't access the new map.

But just when the atmosphere was somber, Crouching Tiger sent out a message.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Forest: "Actually, judging from normal circumstances, I think this White Snake has already surpassed the scope of a big boss."

Even if we level up aggressively, it might take three to five months before we have a chance to kill it.

Flying Dragon in the Sky: "But if that's the case, why did the official team release it?"

Running-on-the-knife-rat: "Yeah, yeah, isn't the official release just for us to kill and level up?"

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Forest: "Actually, that's not entirely true. My thought is more inclined to believe that this white snake might be a key villain in a plot-driven death."

"Do you guys remember when Qianlong and I first challenged the Azure Shadow Wolves?"

A few casual words: "I remember, I remember. Back then, you guys hadn't even reached the Qi Refining stage yet. Most of the monsters were killed by the sect leader."

Cangfeng Mingyue: "Oh right, I remember now. When you were fighting the Spider King at the mine, it was the sect leader who finally came to your aid."

These two players' words immediately sparked a discussion among the crowd.

Flying Dragon in the Sky: "Crouching Tiger, do you mean the sect leader will also intervene in this matter?"

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Forest: "Based on the previous plot, that should be the case, but this is just a prediction at the moment, and it can't be taken as fact."

Running Knife Rat: "Brother Crouching Tiger is too modest. It's just a pity that I'm not in the sect, otherwise I could have gone with the sect leader to fight that white snake."

Loves cilantro: "Poor little mouse."

……

When Zhou Yi saw Wo Hu's reply, he was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that Wo Hu could actually guess Zhou Yi's next move based on what had happened before.

Indeed, he also wanted to acquire this spiritual field as an important asset for his sect.

This is to enhance the overall strength of the sect and stabilize the generation of luck value.

However, the timing is not yet right.

With this in mind, Zhou Yi began to consider his next course of action.

It seems that recruiting new players now needs to be put on the agenda.

After all, each time they open up beta testing slots, it means a major update.

To reignite players' passion, collect more luck points for Zhouyi, and recruit more players to cultivate their skills in preparation for the spring beast tide two months later.

The update is absolutely urgent!

Zhou Yi's current luck value is 20 points.

Once he reached 50 points, he planned to immediately summon fifty players.

Early training will help them improve their skills sooner.

The unrest in Lianyungang City has not subsided.

Under the blazing sun, Li Fan and his companions walked along the main street, heading towards the center of the market.

Their sole purpose for this trip was to apply for the position of Inspector of Lianyunfang City.

As they had expected, news of the demonic cultivator's death spread quickly.

However, many people did not let their guard down; instead, they became even more panicked.

Because after that, a large number of cultivators in the market mysteriously disappeared one after another, without even leaving a trace before they left.

Thus, an even more terrifying fact was revealed to everyone: Lianyunfang City did not have just one demonic cultivator.

Meanwhile, the three major families also personally got involved.

Each household sends a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator to patrol the market at night, especially to thoroughly investigate various peripheral areas.

However, this also led to a shortage of manpower, and since many patrolmen had died at the hands of demonic cultivators, the recruitment of new patrolmen was initiated.

However, to the surprise of the three major families, the market patrols, which were usually fiercely contested by independent cultivators, saw no one sign up for a long time this time.

The entry requirements have been lowered again and again, and even the salary has been increased significantly.

But one only has one life, and many cultivators did not dare to apply for the patrol position because they were afraid of being killed by demonic cultivators.

The day Li Fan and his companions waited for finally arrived, as the cultivation threshold for the position of Inspector had been lowered to the fourth level of Qi Refining, making it their turn to apply.

As they walked, they soon arrived at the center of the market.

At first glance, the entire street was packed with people, a stark contrast to the desolation and quietness of other areas.

As the safest area in the city, it's no surprise that many cultivators are willing to pay a high price to live nearby.

After Li Fan and the others arrived, their long-held tension finally eased.

Humans are social animals, and they naturally feel safe and secure when they are in a group, and this is no exception for the players.

Li Fan picked up the recruitment information sent by an inspector a few days ago and followed the path on it.

The two stars followed closely behind, never leaving their side.

Before long, the group arrived at the door of a small house.

Unlike other places that were packed with people, this place was deserted. Only a man in black, who was recruiting, stood in front of the wooden house, looking on expectantly. Presumably, not many people had come to apply.

Li Fan walked up to the man and said crisply, "Fellow Daoist, the three of us are here to apply for the position of patrol officer."

After hearing Li Fan's words, a hint of surprise flashed across the man's face.

He really couldn't understand it.

How can anyone actually risk their life to do this damn job?

Although the three major families offered generous benefits and the entry requirements were much lower than before, this was a risky deal.

Seeing that the three were young, the black-clad cultivator kindly advised them, "Young men, this patrol duty is not easy. Demonic cultivators are unpredictable. Even if you have a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator leading the patrol, you can't avoid falling victim to their attacks."

"Moreover, your cultivation levels are generally low, and you may not be able to hold out until the market's experts arrive at the crucial moment."

However, Li Fan and the others were not swayed in the slightest after hearing this.

The benefits of the patrol position are just too tempting for them.

The monthly allowance of 10 spirit stones is already very good, not to mention their hidden benefits, such as tips and extra income.

Of course, the most important factor is the unique nature of the patrol position.

Once they become patrol officers, they will definitely be able to access more core internal information about the market, instead of wandering around aimlessly like headless flies.

Having the information allows one to complete the tasks assigned by the sect leader and obtain more rewards.

This is absolutely a highly profitable business.

Seeing that the others remained unmoved, the black-clad cultivator's heart sank, but he still whispered, "Then I'll tell you some news, fellow Daoist. The number of people who have died in the entire patrol position has already reached 50%."

"The meaning is also very clear: one out of every two patrols will die, and as long as the demonic cultivators don't leave, this number will definitely continue to rise in the future."

Upon hearing the words of the black-clad cultivator, Li Fan and the other two were also startled.

No wonder Inspector Liu risked his life to try and escape Lianyunfang.

So it was actually this dangerous.

Li Fan said that if he were in that situation and only had one life, he would definitely choose to take a gamble and see if he could escape alive.

But after all, they are players, and are fundamentally different from these NPCs.

Li Fan nodded: "Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist, but as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. The three of us brothers are here to gamble on this fortune."

Qunxing chimed in, "Fellow Daoist, we are just ordinary rogue cultivators, with dull talents. Under normal circumstances, we would never be able to become an inspector in our entire lives."

After listening to the two men, the black-clad cultivator said nothing more, only a hint of admiration appeared on his face.

One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand; to become an immortal, one must not only be ruthless to others, but also ruthless to oneself.

If you are always timid and hesitant, how can you possibly seize opportunities and achieve great things?

It's a pity that he's old now and no longer has the same spirit he had in his youth.

"Alright, let me show you around and give you a quick onboarding process."

The black-clad monk waved his hand, signaling everyone to follow him into the house.