I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

A glass of wine down my throat.

Chen Lin felt elated, and his eyes involuntarily revealed a condescending look, regarding the hunchbacked old man as if he were an ant.

However, having experienced this before, he immediately sensed something was wrong, mobilized the power of that characteristic to resist, and the abnormal state quickly disappeared.

But it hasn't completely disappeared.

A small portion of the alcohol was absorbed, resulting in a comprehensive boost to Chen Lin's energy levels.

"Good wine."

Chen Lin smacked his lips, looking like he wanted more.

It seems that not everything here is dangerous; as long as you can withstand it, you can also gain corresponding benefits.

However, the more this is the case, the stronger the power of the rules here will be.

It is not conducive to escaping.

"Out-of-towners have a good capacity for alcohol, have another drink."

The old man filled the wine glass to the brim.

Chen Lin did not drink it immediately.

Instead, he asked casually, "How could you tell I'm from out of town, shopkeeper?"

"hehe."

The old man smiled.

"Your aura is so obvious, how could we not recognize you? But if you get drunk, you'll be able to adapt to this environment. Living here isn't bad; you can even receive blessings from the gods."

"A divine gift?"

Chen Lin brought the wine glass to his lips.

"I don't see anything special about the statue at the end of the alley. Can it really bestow blessings?"

"That's up to them."

The old man continued wiping the bar counter.

"Since you have made a grand vow and become a god because of it, you must fulfill it, otherwise you can only reincarnate in the realm of gods."

What is the Divine Realm?

Chen Lin immediately pressed for more information.

But the old man did not answer.

"You're asking too many questions. Just hurry up and drink. If you get drunk, you'll understand once you experience it for yourself."

Seeing this, Chen Lin didn't ask any more questions.

He downed the second glass of wine in one gulp.

This time the feeling was even stronger. Chen Lin even felt a strange energy rising in his sea of ​​consciousness, about to be released from the back of his head, forming a halo similar to those of the statues of gods.

However, it was still suppressed by that characteristic.

As a result, his cultivation level improved, increasing slightly in just a few breaths.

"it is good!"

Chen Lin was generous with his praise.

If he had a few more cups of this wine, it could shorten the time it would take him to advance to the Dominator by hundreds of years; it was practically a divine elixir.

"Good alcohol tolerance."

The old shopkeeper's smile remained unchanged.

“Your honored guest is far superior to the one before. You are no longer in danger of becoming a god, so you can enjoy the wonders of this fine wine. You may not be able to drink it again in the future.”

Chen Lin did not hesitate.

He picked up the full glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Why have you come here?

A dignified voice rang in Chen Lin's ears.

Then a man dressed in a bright red robe appeared before him, sitting on a huge high chair, looking down at him and questioning him.

Its appearance is no different from that of a human.

However, behind the head, there was a glittering golden character '迪' floating, which gave people a very strange feeling.

How did Di Hou get his title?

Chen Lin thought to himself, "This strange country is really strange."

If he were to receive a title in this manner, would it be Count 'France'?
and also.

In this strange kingdom, titles of nobility seem to come with names. It's unclear whether they are obtained through missions or self-proclaimed. If it's the former, then his current earldom is probably not a standard title.

Why have you come here?

The man in the red robe raised his voice considerably, and it carried a hint of anger.

"I just walked in by accident."

Chen Lin pondered before answering.

He can't exactly say he's here to kill you, and besides, the other party is just an illusion right now, so it's not a good time to make a move.

"Then leave quickly. Foreign title holders are not welcome in my territory. If you don't have your own independent fief, go and fight for it. Don't come here to cause trouble."

The man in the red robe waved his hand.

The figure slowly disappeared.

Chen Lin also withdrew from the consciousness space.

"Ten points added."

The familiar notification arrived as expected.

However, his cultivation level did not improve again.

I waited for a while.

After there was still no response, Chen Lin knew that it was that Di Hou who had interfered, not wanting him to continue to benefit. However, it seemed that the other party also had to abide by the rules he had set and could not directly attack him.

At the very least, it shouldn't be done in this way.

"Thank you for the fine wine, innkeeper. How is my companion doing?"

Chen Lin composed himself and asked.

The shopkeeper shook his head.

"I have no idea. I'm just a wine seller. I can't see what happens after he drinks. Whether he can sober up depends on his own abilities."

"Then I'll wait."

Unsure whether the other party was telling the truth, Chen Lin casually found a seat and sat down, continuing to ponder the words of the phantom of Di Hou.

The other party already knew of their arrival.

That's not surprising.

Now that Horseshoe Mountain is occupied by the other side, it has become their territory, and the other side can naturally control everything.

They had actually made plans to deal with this situation before they came in.

However, the plan went awry. They didn't expect the rules here to be so powerful. As soon as they entered, half of the members lost their fighting ability.

The rest have also disappeared without a trace.

"Do you have any other drinks? Letting customers sit here like this isn't how a tavern treats its guests."

Chen Lin tentatively inquired.

"Of course."

The hunchbacked old man turned around and took out three wine jars from behind him.

He said to Chen Lin, "Please choose a jar, sir."

"The middle one is fine."

Chen Lin spoke indifferently.

He just wanted to get information out of the other person and see if he could find out anything; he didn't care what kind of alcohol he drank.

"Ok."

The hunchbacked old man slowly walked out from behind the bar.

He placed the wine jar on Chen Lin's table and then said with a smile, "This is my personal collection, called 'Intoxicated by the Mortal World.' One cup is enough to experience all aspects of life and has endless uses."

"The price is a bit high."

"how much is it?"

Chen Lin asked with a heroic air.

He's accumulated quite a few colored nightmare coins; he should be able to afford a few drinks.

"One coin for the first cup, two for the second, three for the third, and so on. You can drink as many as you like."

The old man's tone remained slow and leisurely.

Chen Lin's expression froze.

The Ghost Coins are the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins, which are top-tier items in the Nightmare Realm and can even be used to change the rules. The other party is really asking for an exorbitant price.

"hehe."

The old man chuckled softly.

"Guest, don't think it's expensive. The reason my tavern is called the Tavern for All Beings is because it has the ability to help all beings. Since this jar of wine is destined for you, it will definitely be useful to you."

"Try it and you'll see."

"Row."

After a brief hesitation, Chen Lin took out a seven-colored nightmare coin.

It was slammed on the table.

"Then let's have a drink!"

"You won't be disappointed; such an opportunity is rare."

The hunchbacked old man picked up the seven-colored nightmare coin.

Open the wine jar, fill the wine cup, and present it to Chen Lin.

Having decided to give it a try, Chen Lin didn't stand on ceremony and drank it all in one gulp.

Immediately, a strange fluctuation arose from his body, and his expression kept changing, as if he had fallen into some kind of state of mind.

A full incense stick's time passed before the strange fluctuations gradually subsided, and Chen Lin's condition returned to normal.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to the hunchbacked old man.

"Thank you for the wine, shopkeeper!"

The hunchbacked old man immediately waved his hand.

“It’s not a gift, it’s a sale. I don’t have the power to bestow favors; that’s something only gods can do.”

Chen Lin did not dwell on this issue.

Then he took out two more seven-colored nightmare coins and placed them on the table.

"Another one!"

The hunchbacked old man didn't say anything, but picked up the wine jar and poured himself another cup.

Chen Lin finished it in one gulp.

I fell into a strange state once again.

This time it took even longer, about 15 minutes to recover. Gritting his teeth, he took out three more Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins.

"Another one!"

"Fine wine is good, but one should not be greedy. Guests should know how to be moderate. Some things cannot be accomplished if you are too hasty."

The hunchbacked old man offered a reminder.

But his hands didn't stop; the wine glass was filled to the brim again.

The tavern fell silent.

The hunchbacked old man glanced at Chen Lin with his cloudy eyes, then sealed the wine jar, put it away, and returned to the bar to continue wiping it with a rag.

Half an hour later.

Right opposite Chen Lin, a white figure flickered and appeared, eventually solidifying.

White clothes and white armor.

It was Si Guang who entered before Chen Lin.

He was about to stand up when he saw Chen Lin opposite him, and his expression changed.

He turned to the bar and asked, "Boss, how long has the person opposite me been in the illusion? How is their condition?"

"hehe."

"You don't need to care about them; they're not on your level."

"besides."

"That's not an illusion, it's a divine realm, a place where gods live. It's real, just a little special."

What is the Divine Realm?

Chen Lin opened his eyes and asked calmly.

"It's where the gods obtain divine power. You can also think of it as a part of the divine kingdom. I don't know the specifics, you'll have to explore it yourselves."

The hunchbacked old man gave an explanation.

Then he waved his hand.

"Alright, you've used up your purchasing privileges. Leave now, I'm closing up shop."

Done.

Before Chen Lin and Si Guang could say anything, they appeared on the street at the same time.

The tavern closed its doors.

"How are you? What just happened?"

After scanning the area and finding nothing unusual, Chen Lin looked at Si Guang and asked.

"I was pulled into an illusion, the divine realm that the shopkeeper mentioned. There, I transformed into a god to save all living beings and accumulate merit. It took a lot of effort to complete the mission."

"Merit?"

Chen Lin was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

The "divine kingdom" the shopkeeper spoke of must be referring to the bizarre kingdom. The bizarre kingdom is a title given by cultivators; bizarre creatures would never call themselves that.

But no matter what they're called, these strange creatures seem to have nothing to do with merit.

"It is indeed meritorious deeds."

Si Guang said in a deep voice.

"Although it's unbelievable, it's true. And I suspect that if those statues want to be resurrected, they should also need to enter the divine realm and complete the corresponding merit tasks."

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

This guess is pretty close to the truth.

The reason why the woman in the black dress and others became idols was because they accepted the worship of the people. According to normal logic, they should fulfill their promises in order to comply with the rules.

At this time.

Chen Lin recalled the tall man who was being worshipped, who seemed to have promised to protect the people, ensure their peaceful and prosperous lives, and guarantee them a bountiful harvest.

It seems there are also things like getting married and having children, and being free from illness and disaster.

There's even the possibility of immortality!
No wonder there were three halos behind his head.

Such a promise is unlikely to be fulfilled, and there is basically no hope of returning to the way things were before.

In other words.

The number of halos behind the statues is directly proportional to the strength of the 'grand vows' made. I wonder what grand vows those with four or five halos have made.

How many points did you get?

Chen Lin put aside his distracting thoughts and discussed the issue of points.

"Fifteen points."

"You didn't get misled by those people before, so you got ten points. You just finished saving all living beings, so you got another five points. You should have gotten more than me, right?"

"I got thirty points."

Chen Lin didn't hide anything and recounted the scoring situation.

This place is strange, and he's been targeted by that Di Hou, so he needs help.

"Can soul detection also add points? I'll give it a try?"

Si Guang's expression shifted, and he was about to release his soul power, but Chen Lin stopped him.

"Don't act rashly!"

"Soul probes will result in extremely strong backlash. My soul is special and I can barely withstand it. You'd better not try it."

"Do you think I'm inferior to you, fellow Daoist?"

Si Guangjian raised an eyebrow slightly, and at the same time, his armor glowed.

He said proudly, "I am a descendant of the Lord of Light, possessing the purest power of light. The domain of a mere marquis-level strange creature cannot frighten me."

Chen Lin was speechless upon hearing this.

Without saying anything more, he stepped back, indicating that the other person should do as they pleased.

He knew that trying to persuade him was useless.

Although bloodline cultivators can cultivate quickly and possess powerful supernatural abilities, they are also affected by the power of their bloodline, leading to a regression in their ancestral nature in both body and mind, and causing their personalities to become extreme.

The light emanating from Si Guang grew brighter and brighter.

And it slowly rose.

Like a small sun, it illuminated the entire alleyway with extraordinary brightness, and then a dark red pattern appeared between its brows, radiating a scorching aura.

Chen Lin looked surprised.

As the pattern appeared between the other person's eyebrows, his Solar True Fire rune trembled, as if it had encountered a 'superior energy,' evoking a sense of both awe and fervor.

It seems the other party wasn't lying.

It is estimated that he is indeed a descendant of the Lord of Light, and a direct, pure descendant at that.

"uh-huh."

Chen Lin was examining his natal runes when he suddenly heard Si Guang groan, and then his body fell to the ground. The light on his armor went out instantly, and his face turned deathly pale.

And it kept convulsing, as if it was enduring great pain.

How are you?

Chen Lin hurriedly stepped forward.

But before he could even examine it, the other person's body began to fade little by little.

It flashed twice before disappearing.

That's it?

Chen Lin frowned.

This situation made it impossible for him to determine whether the other party was dead or, like in the tavern, had been pulled into the divine realm.

I waited for a while.

He hesitated for a moment, then decided to act alone.

The other party is of good character and strong enough, but he is arrogant and impulsive, which could easily implicate him.

It's better to act alone, collect a hundred points first, see what changes occur, and then look for Qingmian and the others.

The green noodles must be found.

The other party is the ruler, and without the other party's help, he himself would not have the confidence to fight against that Di Hou.

Also.

The chances of completing the task increase if the other party knows the details of the mission and you work with them.

With this in mind.

Chen Lin did not wait any longer and walked deeper into the alley.

Soon we reached the corner.

In my soul's perception, this is where the barrier is located. Although it is very close, I cannot sense what lies beyond it.

No hesitation.

Chen Lin, holding the crystal needle and the Seven-Star Spoon, which emitted faint glows, stepped and turned to the other side. (End of Chapter)