Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

After finding out the location, Ren Qingshan headed towards the place where the Liang family recruited retainers. On the way, he pondered repeatedly.

Now that I've reached the second level of Qi Refining, my next goal is very clear.

First: Fill your dantian with spiritual energy.

This is a slow and steady process. Given the absorption and processing speed of the Limitless Spiritual Root, it would take at least two or three years, and that's a conservative estimate.

However, if you want to save time, there are ways to do so: find a high-level cultivator, die once, and inherit their cultivation.

It all depends on your own judgment to see if it's worth wasting a page of the "Hundred Deadly Book".

Secondly, seek Qi.

Qi is the spirit of heaven and earth, and its power surpasses that of spiritual power, containing extraordinary characteristics.

As seen during the previous observation, the true Qi of the Earthly Branch of the Northern Dipper caused sand and stones to fly and the sky and earth to change color.

Once a cultivator possesses the power of Qi, he can influence the heavens and earth.

Moreover, Qi cannot be purchased even in the Immortal Treasure Pavilion of the Immortal Sect, because it cannot be stored.

There are generally three ways to obtain Qi.

First, search! Search throughout heaven and earth!

Second, steal! Steal from others!

Third, pass it on! Inherit from blood relatives!

Advancing from the second to the third level of Qi Refining is the first cruel life-or-death hurdle on the path of cultivation!

The promotion rate is extremely low.

The ranking list shows that the Qinghua Immortal Sect has tens of thousands of Qi Refining cultivators, totaling more than 12,000. However, nearly half of them are Qi Refining cultivators at or below the second level. If they can advance to the third level of Qi Refining, their ranking can soar to the top 6,000!

Therefore, many cultivators, upon reaching this stage, become fearful and proceed cautiously, accumulating knowledge and experience slowly.

Or, one could pass the celestial sect's assessment and become a guardian celestial master.

Or they might find refuge in a prominent family and become a retainer.

To be able to find a famous teacher or have a special opportunity is already a stroke of luck, one in ten thousand.

The Path to Immortality!

It wasn't actually that crowded!

Like fish leaping over the dragon gate, a hundred boats race against each other; one general's success is built upon the bones of countless others!

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"Fellow Daoist Ren, let me explain in detail the requirements for recruiting retainers of the Liang family."

"First is the monthly salary, which is six hundred. For the first three months, there are no requirements to receive it."

"Starting from the fourth month, you need to complete the monthly assessment of your retainers, which is to recruit customers for the Zhenbei City Arena Casino. You must recruit at least five customers each month. Each time a customer comes and places a bet, it is considered a valid completion."

"After completing the task, there are additional rewards. For each gambler at the first level of Qi Refining recruited, you will receive 100 spirit stones; for the second level of Qi Refining, you will receive 200 spirit stones... and so on."

"If you can recruit a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you will be rewarded with five thousand spirit stones."

"As for the Golden Core... hehe, even if you come looking for it, we wouldn't dare accept it here."

Upon arriving at the shop where the Liang family recruited retainers, Ren Qingshan was stunned after listening to the monks who were serving him talk about these things.

numb.

It feels a little numb.

Junket operator?

Recruiting people?

Sale?

Sometimes, I really want to report to... the Immortal Sect!

No, are you guys going to do anything about this?!

Collecting so much tax on spiritual practice just to allow subordinates to act so recklessly?

"Ahem... I, I have a question."

"Please speak."

"Won't the Enforcement Immortal intervene in what our Liang family is doing? Won't this cause problems?"

"Ha, fellow Daoist, relax and don't be scared to death. Let me tell you the truth: my Liang family's management of Zhenbei City is granted by the Immortal Sect! It's perfectly aboveboard! Whether it's the Immortal Prison or the Arena, 90% of the annual profits must be handed over to the Immortal Sect! Do you understand? You're not serving the Liang family, but the glorious Immortal Sect!"

Ren Qingshan remained silent.

I had a vague suspicion in my heart, but now that it has been confirmed, I still feel a strange sense of devastation.

I should have stopped having illusions!

"Can't do it, goodbye!"

Taking a deep breath, Ren Qingshan said firmly, then turned and left.

This kind of rip-off, garbage job can be done by whoever wants it; I certainly can't do it myself.

"Haha, come on, get out of this door, and don't even think about coming back. If you don't want to do it, plenty of others will! You're wasting my time!"

The man laughed and cursed.

Ren Qingshan suddenly stopped and turned to look at him: "May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?"

"Ha, what, you want to get revenge on me?"

"You've got guts, kid!"

"You might want to remember your father's name: Fang Zhenting!"

The noise from the two attracted the attention of the monks queuing outside, who peeked out to see what was going on. Many of them made sarcastic remarks and told the monks to get lost.

Ren Qingshan didn't say anything more harsh and turned to leave.

Zhenbei City, a city of sin!

What a wonderful place!

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"Fellow Daoist Ren, please wait."

As Ren Qingshan strode towards the city gate, he heard a familiar female voice behind him. He turned around and saw that it was Liang Hongchan.

"What's up?"

He stared at her expressionlessly.

"Fellow Daoist, why didn't you come find me first?"

"I heard you had come out of the pass, so I went to find you at your residence. I heard you had a fight with the steward, so I came to chase after you."

"You have quite the temper, you're really stubborn. No wonder you cultivate the Limitless Spiritual Root."

Liang Hongchan had a bright smile, a soft and coquettish voice, and shimmering eyes. Despite her young age, she already possessed a touch of allure.

Goodbye.

Ren Qingshan was too lazy to talk to her anymore. He was only thinking that in time, when he had achieved success in his cultivation, he would make this Zhenbei City flow with blood!

"Oh dear, look at you, you're angry again."

"I'm not calling you to talk about you; I have other important matters to discuss."

Liang Hongchan grabbed Ren Qingshan's arm and smiled charmingly, "I'll arrange a better position for you as a retainer. I only have one spot here, and I've reserved it especially for you."

"I won't do it!"

"No way! No way! No way!"

"Unsolicited kindness is either a treacherous act or a theft!"

Ren Qingshan shook his head, but a slight stirring ran through his heart.

He was well aware of his own situation with the Limitless Spiritual Root, which naturally made him a favorite of powerful families.

Nothing more than raising pigs.

However, for me, with the Book of a Hundred Deaths in my possession, the space for maneuvering within it is truly vast.

They'll be kept on for now, and when the butcher's knife comes down, they'll be used up, wiped clean, and left—no problem at all!

"You! Humph! I meant well, but you treated me like dirt!"

"Ren Qingshan, you were recommended by my brother-in-law Yue Xiao, would I ever harm you?"

"You've met my brother-in-law, Yue Xiao, right? And my sister, a powerful cultivator at the seventh level of Qi Refining!"

Ok?

When she mentioned Yue Xiao, the guardian immortal master of Qianshan County, and his fierce wife who was at the seventh level of Qi Refining, Ren Qingshan looked at her coldly.

Now that I think about it, I'm afraid I was also treated like a human head by Yue Xiao and dragged to Zhenbei City.

Although I made a fortune and advanced to the second level of Qi Refining, I was originally thinking of owing him a favor, but now, I'll waive that obligation!

If it weren't for the Hundred Deaths Book, I wouldn't have left that arena for even a single spirit stone.

This is a road of no return.

"Ren Qingshan, I...I admire your character."

"Honest, able to refuse tasks that solicit gamblers."

"Wise and meticulous, he made a profit of 40,000 spirits in one go."

"Have self-control, don't be greedy, stop when you've made a profit, buy spiritual seeds, and follow the Great Path."

"Given time, such a temperament will surely lead to great achievements."

"My Liang family has many daughters, and it's common for us to find husbands for our children. Yue Xiao is an example of this. However, I'm still young, so I'm not in a hurry to find a husband. I just want to make friends with the opposite sex. Time will tell. I'll make a decision when I'm ready to find a partner in a few years."

"I sincerely want to be your friend!"

"The position of retainer I have arranged for you is to guard the Treasury Pavilion, with a monthly salary of one thousand spirit stones. There are no other tasks, and you will not have to do any dirty work."

Ren Qingshan: Hmm?

"Beast!"

"I'm only nine and a half! Not even ten yet!"

"So you're planning to make a move on me?"

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