Ironclad, but the dungeon is in Hell difficulty.

However, he had no mind to savor the moment. He simply intertwined his fingers, and the warm feeling flowed through his body, bringing Jingliu back to his senses from that nightmare.

"Didn't you destroy the Jidu Mirage? If Rahu reappears, just destroy it again."

Yu Tianyi's words seemed to have a magical power, calming her restless heart once again.

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PS:

Thank you to Fantasy City Embers, Great Immortal Dao, Strange World, and Suspended Moon for the recommendation votes.

Chapter 18 Hidden Worries About the Future

"You seem to have adapted quite well to life in Luofu."

Seeing that Tianyi skillfully accepted the Longquan Laojiao liquor from the waiter and even greeted him, clearly showing his familiarity with the place, Jingliu was somewhat surprised.

"It's not so much about adapting, but rather that everyone has their strengths. My talent in combat is just average, so I can only try to build good relationships with these people so that I can find my place in an unfamiliar environment."

He sipped a glass and handed it to Jingliu, gesturing for her not to sit there so still, as the food on the table was still steaming.

The two are currently at Shangziwei Restaurant in Jinren Lane. Chef Yan Cui is only a hundred years old, but her skills are already quite remarkable, and the taste of her dishes is deeply loved by Yu Tianyi.

For example, the spicy chopped beef offal in chili oil is incredibly flavorful and smooth, made with the wild yet tender texture of Huangshi beef. Paired with a pot of Longquan tea, it's a taste of heaven.

"We helped the people here solve some problems with their tools, and over time we became familiar with each other."

"Liu, you should go out more. Although I am of average talent, I know that cultivation should be balanced with rest. Since you became the Sword Master, you have been too strict with yourself."

If Ruo Jingliu were a sword fanatic, it would be fine, since the sword is an integral part of her being. However, she only learned swordsmanship to avenge her family and protect the Immortal Ship.

I wouldn't say I love swords themselves; it's just that I have talent, which is why I've gotten to where I am today.

"As the leader of the Luofu Cloud Cavalry, if I cannot set an example, how can I expect my subordinates to be convinced of my loyalty and obey my orders?"

Jingliu, however, held a different view, shook his head, and voiced his opposition.

Looking at the resolute look in her rose-red eyes, Yu Tianyi felt a headache coming on. Over the past few hundred years, her mental state was clearly different from that of the first two or three hundred years.

His stable mental state over the past thousand years is most likely due to the influence of his transcendence, while Jingliu clearly lacks any talent in the mental realm.

Unless one can obtain the secret manual of the Tai Xu Sword Qi of the Yao Qing Immortal Boat, perhaps it can alleviate her current mental state.

Although the various immortal ships in the Immortal Ship Alliance share resources, they are not entirely united, as evidenced by the difficulties Bai Heng encountered when he sought help from Zhu Ming.

Therefore, the Taixu Sword Qi technique is clearly not something that ordinary people can obtain.

"However, it might not be difficult for me. Since it's impossible in reality and there's not much of a chance in the current event, it might be different in the later instances."

Yu Tianyi's mind raced. If he successfully prevented the sudden chaos from happening, he would then have to face the problem of Jing Liu's impending death.

He knew that Jingliu would not allow himself to become one of the Abundant People who needed to devour the flesh and blood of their own kind to maintain their sanity, or to prolong time by forgetting all desires and passions, so he had to find another way.

The classic explanation before the transmigration was that the Immortal Ship People were very similar to beings who only cultivated their life force and not their nature. Their own divine power was insufficient to control the endless lifespan brought by the abundant blessings. Therefore, after reaching a certain age, their human form broke through the standard and began to grow wildly. This is one of the manifestations of the Demonic Yin Body.

Immortal Boat had naturally studied this. Although Yu Tianyi was not clear about the specific details, he knew that the Blessing of Abundance was not without its price. Even if one's own god was powerful enough, after reaching a certain lifespan, one would still need the flesh and blood of fellow Abundance People to suppress the mutation of one's physical body.

Perhaps this problem is nothing in the eyes of a pharmacist, since he treats all life equally, but for a normal person, it is obviously not easy to accept becoming a wooden stake.

"I have a feeling that the blessing of abundance in this incident was not due to external forces, but rather that something went wrong with the destiny of abundance itself."

However, Yu Tianyi didn't think about it too deeply, since it was currently his rest time and he needed to balance work and rest to maximize his strategy efficiency.

Besides, with his own beauty in front of him, thinking about these things would really spoil the mood.

"Phew, this beef offal tastes really good. Chef Yan Cui's skills have improved again. It looks like in a few decades she will be able to master Xingyuan cuisine."

After putting down his bowl and chopsticks, Yu Tianyi waved for the servants to take them away, and then focused his attention on Jing Liu in front of him.

Just like her personality, she ate with the same meticulous manner, though not slowly. However, under her partner's watchful gaze, Jing Liu's cheeks soon flushed, and she looked at Yu Tianyi as if to say, 'Why are you looking at me?'

"Don't look at me, eat quickly, the meatballs are getting cold."

Unexpectedly, Yu Tianyi spoke first, letting Jing Liu know that he did it on purpose. So she glared at him reproachfully, and sped up as if in a huff, managing to eat a whole plate of meatballs in just a few dozen seconds.

"Getting familiar with the local atmosphere will be good for you, but you have to take it slowly. Let's go for a stroll around Yongshou Plain next."

Jingliu readily agreed to his suggestion, and after boarding the star raft, the two flew to Yongshou Plain Cave Heaven.

This is a vast, boundless plain, with simulated ecosystems for all kinds of plants and animals. It can be said that almost all plants and animals in the world can find a suitable place to survive here.

This has led many Xianzhou residents to be unaware of the consequences and frequently release animals and plants that could have serious repercussions.

For example, there are the popular pets called Nosewalkers, which originated from the planet Haiyiai. They are docile, cute, and seemingly harmless. These creatures were recently introduced to the Alliance from outside and have just flowed into Luofu through exchanges between various immortal ships.

Then this behavior caused a big problem after only a few days. The characteristics of this thing can be described as extremely absurd. As long as there is enough space to move around and food, it can increase its size indefinitely.

The current record for the longest body is 20 kilometers. Yu Tianyi knows that this record will be broken several times. The longest body recorded in 8100 was already comparable to half of Luofu Mountain.

As if on cue, upon entering the territory of Yongshou Plain, Yu Tianyi simply glanced at the grassland area below and spotted a colossal creature that was conspicuous even from a hundred meters in the air.

"The long-haired, nosed beasts... It seems that the Cloud Cavalry's hunting team was somewhat negligent last time, and some still managed to slip through the net."

Of course, it's also possible that they were just unlucky, and some of the released herons bred.

Jing Liu couldn't possibly miss something that Yu Tianyi could see. Her face darkened instantly, and she was about to take out the jade tablet, but she was stopped by a large hand.

"You're on vacation now, don't be in such a rush. I'll notify the Bureau of Land Balance first and let them handle it."

As he spoke, he took out the jade tablet and sent a message to the Earth Balance Division. If Jingliu and the Cloud Cavalry were to come into contact at this time, her hard-won relaxation would probably cause her to tense up again.

Then the desired effect of this vacation will be completely ruined.

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PS:

The thought of 1.5 being between 1.6 and 1.6 makes me feel like ants are crawling all over my body.

Chapter 19 Face the refining

"How long have I been asleep?"

Relaxation and relief, as if she had shed heavy shackles, Jingliu's consciousness gradually cleared, and her long memories resurfaced, allowing her to recall everything that had happened before.

Opening her eyes, she looked at the ceiling, which had now become the interior of the Starship, and asked Yu Tianyi, who was sitting next to her, a question.

"The next morning, at 10:32 AM."

Sitting up with his hand on his forehead, Jingliu found it hard to believe that he had slept for a full five hours. However, after waking up, he did feel refreshed.

Last night, Tianyi and I were gazing at the stars in the open field when I fell into a deep sleep. I guess it was because he was there that I wasn't paying enough attention.

"You haven't had a good night's sleep in all these years. The last time I saw you sleep for such a long time was three hundred years ago after a fierce battle with the Peacock Legion of the Wingmakers."

"I just......"

Just as Jing Liu was about to speak, she saw Yu Tianyi reach out and press his finger against her red lips.

"I've heard you say the following several times every year, I almost know it by heart. Have you forgotten that we're on vacation right now, don't worry about these things."

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from Jing Liu's condition, if he hadn't forcibly restrained him from resting this time, he probably wouldn't have many more years of normal life.

It would be ridiculous if he suddenly didn't show up and Jingliu fell into demonic possession first.

"You need to rest well for the next few days, understand? Don't push yourself so hard."

Jing Liu did not refute Yu Tianyi's assertive statement, but instead nodded obediently to indicate that he understood.

Yu Tianyi is usually very approachable and rarely gets angry, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a temper.

The fact that he spoke in such a serious tone proved that Yu Tianyi was genuinely angry.

"Good that you understand. If you keep pushing yourself so hard, I'll have to consider whether to let you retire and stay home."

He pointed a finger at Jing Liu's smooth forehead and continued, somewhat annoyed.

Only after the other party repeatedly assured him did Yu Tianyi calm down and return to his usual normal attitude.

To be honest, he had been busy dealing with the cheating incident lately and hadn't paid much attention to Jingliu's schedule for a few days. He didn't expect that the other party would not take a break at all.

Even if the bodies of the Immortal Ship people, being long-lived beings, are not negatively affected by things like staying up late, the mental burden is still considerable.

No wonder that according to the information I knew before the transmigration, the other party's behavior after falling into demonic darkness was not transformation but emptiness. Even the most resilient mind could not withstand such mental torment.

"Sigh, I feel like I'm the one who's the old woman."

Rubbing his temples, Yu Tianyi drove the Star Chariot back home and forcibly pressed Jing Liu onto the bed, preventing her from moving around and telling her to rest properly.

He then went out to the local clinic to get some calming medicine, gave it to her, and then went back to his house to re-enter the event.

The various real-world events made him increasingly eager to see what extra rewards he would receive after completing the prologue, so that he would have various trump cards to deal with unexpected events.

After leaving Star Harbor with ease once again, Yu Tianyi's improvement was even greater this time. After all, the optimizations from each actual battle and those percentage increases were not just for show.

Although such a significant improvement would mean that even hundreds more attacks wouldn't be enough to defeat Shuhu, it would allow for an easy and effortless one-hit kill against these soldiers and cunning individuals.

When the Void Soldiers and the Fiends were locked in battle, he became bolder and more relaxed in receiving the Trampler's Spiral Light Arrow. Only after confirming his improved strength did he head towards the Port Area.

Sure enough, they encountered the shape refiners who were drawn to the battlefield halfway there.

You have encountered the 'Secret Technique of the Medicine King - Body Refiner' who has lost his mind. It exudes a powerful aura, but it cannot have much effect on you.

"A mere cultivator of the Medicine King's Secret Techniques—I could suppress them with a flick of my wrist," such a thought flashed through your mind.

As expected, after Yu Tianyi's strength improved, the terrifying pressure that had once made him unable to move was now like a gentle breeze, having little real impact.

If this speed of improvement were applied to reality, even Jingliu would be far inferior to it. Unfortunately, before completing the game, one can only enjoy it during events.

"The Medicine King's Secret Technique: The Body Refiner, this time I'm going to avenge the one time you killed me with a single shot."

Yu Tianyi brandished the longsword he had modified from the arm blades of soldiers and charged toward the giant shapeshifter who was at least five meters tall.

Frosty Soul, Ancient Mirror Reflects the Gods.

A chilling aura surged through the air, and one could vaguely see snowflakes drifting by. Under the shadow of this strange phenomenon, even those who were refining their forms were slowed down several beats.

However, its strength was clearly not comparable to that of ordinary bountiful creatures. A glimmer of light flashed from the ginkgo leaves on its body, almost dispelling the influence.