I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Hearing the chaotic, tempting sounds, Chen Lin's heart skipped a beat.

This was very similar to the murmur he heard when he was undergoing his tribulation on Deer Island, which made him wonder if the so-called divine realm was related to the Abandoned Land.

Thinking about it that way...

He immediately used his zodiac magic to play music to the ox, ignoring all other sounds.

Then they left the temple.

"Add two points."

The notification sound appeared as soon as the soul emerged from the entrance.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you're so fast?"

The green-faced voice then rang out.

Sensing Chen Lin's soul returning to its place, he showed a deep look of surprise. He had tried to explore this place before, but it took him a lot of effort to get out, and he knew how terrifying it was inside.

Chen Lin moved his neck.

"Fortunately, I didn't go too deep; I just experienced it from the outside, but I still got two points."

After speaking, he looked at Qingmian.

"You explored this area before, sir, but didn't you receive any points as a reward?"

Qingmian shook his head.

"I didn't get any points. I don't know if it's because I was trapped for too long or for some other reason, but I definitely didn't get any."

Chen Lin frowned.

The same action yields different results; there's definitely something fishy going on.

"It's also possible that I took too long and wasn't as composed as you, which is why I was judged to have no points."

"I'm guessing," Qingmian speculated.

What's the next step?

Chen Lin remained noncommittal, looked at everyone, and asked for their opinions.

"Let's stick to the previous plan and collect 100 points first. Whoever collects them first will know what changes will occur, and we can decide then."

Monterey offered his suggestions.

The others nodded in agreement; none of them wanted to force their way in.

Seeing this, Chen Lin had no choice but to comply.

Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to kill Di Hou alone, since Di Hou wasn't alone; he had a group of subordinates and might even be able to mobilize the false gods in the square.

Don't act impulsively.

With everyone in agreement, they returned to the alley and stood guard outside their respective shops.

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The shop reopened.

Chen Lin first went to the Money Shop to collect a sum of Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins, and then returned to the Tavern of All Beings to continue enjoying new wines.

This is why, even though he was anxious, he was willing to delay.

There are many benefits.

Not only can he obtain a large amount of Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins, but he can also drink various rare and exquisite wines. These wines have magical effects, significantly improving him in all aspects.

One month here is equivalent to a hundred years of cultivation outside.

"Sir, you can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. You are second to none among all the drinkers I have served. You can be called a god of wine!"

After drinking several jars in a row, the shopkeeper couldn't help but praise it.

Chen Lin's heart skipped a beat.

He immediately waved his hand and said, "I'm not a god of wine, just a drinker who likes to have a drink. Shopkeeper, there's no need to give me any titles."

The voice just fell.

The score notification then sounded.

"Add a differential."

Chen Lin's face darkened.

It wasn't an integral, but a differential.

He even felt...

The notification sound seemed to have a slightly mocking tone.

Chen Lin took a deep breath.

He had already scored 99 points, just one point away from reaching 100, but unexpectedly he was given a tiny fraction of a point. This blatant mockery made him want to lash out immediately.

But I held back.

If you can't accumulate enough points, then forget it.

At least the wine here, and the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins from the Money Shop, are genuine. It's good to take all the benefits first before taking any further action.

With this in mind, Chen Lin continued drinking.

Unexpected.

Each subsequent jar of wine will have a differential added.

Five points were added in a row.

"Alright, you've tried all the wines in our shop. Your time here is over. Next time you come, you'll only be able to drink the three most basic ones."

The old shopkeeper stopped bringing out more wine and told Chen Lin to leave.

Chen Lin didn't delay either.

He got up and left.

Without stopping, we arrived at the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School.

Since taverns and gambling dens both have benefits, and Bai Mei Lou can also be used for dual cultivation, there's no reason why this place shouldn't have any advantages at all.

"How about it?"

Upon seeing Old Xiu Awen at the door, Chen Lin asked him a question.

"No."

"Still unable to get points."

Ah Wen sighed helplessly.

He then looked at Chen Lin and transmitted his voice, "I feel this place is getting more and more terrifying. I can't wait any longer. Fellow Daoist, can you tell me who asked you to help me? Did they have any backup plans?"

"No."

Chen Lin answered decisively.

Then he asked, "Is your feeling accurate?"

"Never made a mistake."

Awen's answer was also very decisive.

Chen Lin gave the other person a deep look.

After a moment's thought, he nodded and said, "I understand. I will let you know once we make our move. Be careful during this time and don't wander around."

After saying that, he walked into the martial arts school.

"Who dares to cause trouble at our martial arts school? Do you intend to challenge us?"

The owner strode out and roared at Chen Lin.

"I want to challenge your dojo. If I win, you'll hand over your dojo's prized possession. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with it!"

Chen Lin answered calmly.

He didn't know the rules here either, but he was giving it a try.

So without further ado, he directly activated the Seven Star Spoon, releasing the Dharma characters, which transformed into fist-shaped energy that collided with the opponent.

Just like last time, the museum owner was sent flying backwards.

"Would you like to come again?"

Chen Lin glanced at the panicked disciples around him, suppressed the urge to use the Soul-Destroying Finger to wipe them all out, and asked the sect leader with disdain.

"You win."

The museum owner struggled to his feet.

He reached out his hand.

He took a cloth bag from his waist.

He tossed it to Chen Lin and said, "This is the Dragon Elephant Kung Fu inheritance, the most prized treasure of this academy. It's yours now. Take whatever else you want."

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow slightly.

There are actually some benefits.

pity.

The cultivation techniques were useless to him, so he glanced at them briefly and put them away before patrolling the training ground.

I went around in circles.

After finding nothing of value, he shook his head and walked outside.

"Martial God, please wait!"

Upon seeing this, the museum owner hurriedly called out to them.

"Lord Martial God, your divine skills are unparalleled. My disciples and I are all awestruck by you. We humbly request to join your ranks and spread your glory!"

"Greetings, God of War!"

All the disciples bowed down.

Chen Lin felt as if a halo was about to appear behind his head.

He hurriedly rebuked, "I am not a martial god, don't talk nonsense, I am just an ordinary martial artist."

"Add two differentials."

A notification sound appears.

The sect leader and his disciples all stood up, ignoring Chen Lin, and went about their own business.

Chen Lin had already gotten used to it.

Without stopping, he stepped out of the gate and headed straight for Bai Mei Lou.

Including what he had already obtained, he now had eight 'differentials', two more to go. He wanted to see what smaller units would be available once he had ten.

"Oh, sir, you're here again! Ladies, come out quickly!"

"Beep, beep."

As the madam shouted, a group of burly 'old beauties' ran out from upstairs and downstairs, winking and making faces at Chen Lin.

"What are you all standing there for? This is a god of lust who can choose the most beautiful courtesan even with his eyes closed. Hurry up and pay your respects."

"Greetings, God of Lust!"

Upon hearing the madam's words, the older beauties bowed with smiles.

Chen Lin's lips twitched.

He said coldly, "I'm not some kind of lecher, don't label me like that!" "Add two differentials."

The notification tone then sounded.

This surprised Chen Lin. He had thought there would be even smaller units after differentiation, but he didn't expect to be given two directly.

In this way, all ten differentials are complete.

But after waiting for a while, there were no other prompts.

There was no sense of liberation or release that one feels after completing a mission in the Nightmare Realm.

He frowned.

Does this mean that ten differentials cannot be combined into one integral, but are instead based on a base-hundred system?

"hey-hey."

Just kidding.

A mocking voice reached Chen Lin's ears.

Then the whole room burst into laughter.

The madam winked and said, "What are you standing there for, sir? A moment of pleasure is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Hurry up and choose the most beautiful courtesan! The beauties are all waiting impatiently!"

talking.

All the beauties transformed into monsters with fangs, howling at Chen Lin.

Chen Lin immediately activated his Ninefold Armor to protect himself and focused his attention on the only woman who had not changed, the madam.

"Are you Di Hou?"

"good."

The madam stopped sneering.

She transformed herself into Qin Nianjun's appearance and said arrogantly, "This young lady is Marquis Di. How about that? Didn't expect that, did you?"

Chen Lin narrowed his eyes.

He took out the purse and said in a deep voice, "Then why are you giving me this?"

"It's fun!"

The madam smoothed her hair and said matter-of-factly, "Isn't the meaning of life to be happy? Seeing you scratching your heads and running around like crazy, I'm very happy."

"okay."

She reached out her hand.

"Give me back my purse."

"Considering that you have accumulated enough points, I can appoint you as a demigod. Although you do not have the authority of a true god, you can stay in the divine realm for a long time, which will greatly help you obtain the title."

Chen Lin remained silent.

He twirled the purse in his hand.

He then said, "I'll forget about the divine position, but I can return your purse."

Done.

He threw his purse out.

Just as the other person was about to catch it, it was pulled back again.

"Hehe, just kidding."

Chen Lin chuckled and put the purse into his package.

"Add one point."

The notification tone suddenly sounded again.

Simultaneously.

Chen Lin felt a lightness in his body, as if something had been unloaded, just like when he completed his mission to leave the Nightmare Realm.

He was stunned.

The intention behind my actions was to provoke the other party and then take advantage of the situation to attack.

I didn't expect to actually complete the points task.

Although he still had some doubts about whether it was true or not, his intuition told him that he was right.

"congratulations."

"You are the first explorer to complete the points mission and have received a treasure chest."

The notification tone continues.

Followed by.

A treasure chest the size of a palm appeared in front of Chen Lin.

It was golden and exceptionally dazzling.

However, Chen Lin discovered that only he could see the treasure chest; the madam and the monsters did not react at all.

I hesitated for a moment.

He did not touch the treasure chest.

Instead, he raised his hand and unleashed a Soul-Destroying Finger at the madam.

"Hehe, you found out."

The madam chuckled, her body instantly disintegrating, and the light of the Soul-Destroying Finger missed its mark.

Along with it vanished the treasure chest in front of them, the monsters around them, and the entire Beauty Tower.

It's not just the Beauty Tower.

The entire street was shattering into pieces, and the fragments extended into other streets. In just a few breaths, all the buildings had vanished.

Look around.

It was a ring of mountains, and he was standing next to the same blue stone where he had first come in.

Everything before seemed like an illusion.

Chen Lin quickly checked his body and immediately realized something was wrong.

The benefits gained from the Tavern of All Beings, apart from the effects of saving all beings, intoxicating the mortal world, and the No-Thought Wine, all the accumulated energy disappeared.

His cultivation level returned to its original state.

He seemed to be deep in thought.

He immediately checked his belongings again.

really.

Originally, there was a large amount of Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins left, but now there are very few left. On the contrary, the God-Sealing Order, the Strange Seed, and the Seven-Colored Road Guide are still there.

He seemed to be deep in thought.

This means that the initial gains from entering the money exchange are real, but anything gained later in the casino is invalid.

The Dragon Elephant Skill is gone too.

The purse that Qin Nianjun gave me is still there.

This once again proves Chen Lin's inference.

He re-examined all the items and, finding nothing amiss, fell into deep thought.

Based on the known information, the city where Dihou is located is not entirely an illusion, but it is not entirely real either. It is likely that Dihou can manipulate the rules and make some changes to lead intruders astray.

The points system is also real.

However, the differential definitely doesn't exist; it's the other party deliberately playing mind games to break the intruder and trap them in becoming a deity.

Their main tactic is to turn people into idols.

He received the real 100 points, and was then given them away by the other party.

As for why they sent him out instead of selling him directly or setting traps for him, that's another story.

Chen Lin guessed.

He must have exposed Xing Jun's identity and completed his mission to leave, so the other party was not confident in keeping him, which is why they did this.

There is another possibility.

Once the points task is completed, the opponent will be unable to launch an attack.

I pondered for a while.

Chen Lin unfolded his soul wings and began to explore his surroundings.

After an incense stick has burned.

He returned to the bluestone, his brow furrowed.

There was nothing unusual here; it was exactly the same as the Horseshoe Mountain described, except that there were no cultivators present.

They can come and go as they please.

The other three sides have natural barriers of mountains, but there is no obstruction on the exit side, not even a defensive formation.

In other words.

He's free now!

But Chen Lin couldn't be happy.

This is not the Nightmare Realm. He came here not to gain any benefits, but because he had a mission. Now, he was the only one left of the group of fourteen, and he hadn't even killed a single strange creature. He wouldn't be able to explain himself when he returned.

He pondered for a long time.

Chen Lin arrived at the place where he had entered the city before, and released his soul perception to explore inch by inch, trying to find a way to rush in.

If possible, he will still go back.

Since Di Hou didn't make a direct move, it means he was wary of him. Even if he couldn't complete the killing mission, he could at least rescue the person.

Even if we can only rescue one or two, it would be fine.

He didn't want Bai Lingyu to think he was inactive and lose the goodwill he had worked so hard to build.

We still need to keep holding onto this big tree.

but.

They searched the area within a hundred feet but found no unusual spatial fluctuations.

How to do?
Chen Lin scratched his head.

We can't even get in now, so even if we want to save people, we're helpless.

He took out the Azure Profound Token, looked at it, and then put it back.

To him, this item was merely a symbol of status and a means of exchanging treasures; it could not be used as a communication talisman.

To contact Bai Lingyu, you need to wait for the trade fair.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Chen Lin explored all the places several times.

Still nothing.

Finally, losing all hope, he transformed into a streak of light and flew out of Horseshoe Mountain through the exit. (End of Chapter)