Heroine, don't turn back, I'm just a farmer.

Just like the opening sequence in the game before the time travel, the cutscene looks very much like a martial arts fantasy, and after it ends, there are different starting characters for players to choose from.

Lu Guo looked at them one by one.

such as--

Swordsman: A wandering swordsman who licks blood from the edge of a blade, with blood and energy like a dragon, and swordsmanship that is divine. He can find a way to survive in the midst of killing intent. He has a special token and his initial sword is "Broken Wave" (recommended).

Storyteller: Eloquent and full of unofficial history and secrets, able to "slam the table and startle the audience" in teahouses and restaurants, prompting passersby to reveal the truth, and also able to resolve conflicts with his silver tongue.

A wandering healer: carrying a medicine chest on his shoulder and holding a tiger-shaped scepter, he is proficient in traditional Chinese medicine and also skilled in using poison to fight poison. He can concoct "life-extending ointment" and "bewitching powder". When walking in the wilderness, he can identify hundreds of herbs and find hidden paths.

Bodyguard: A burly man with a powerful presence, he commands respect in the bandit world. He escorts goods on horseback, knows the slang and secret agents of all regions, and initially carries a "bodyguard flag." Wherever the flag is planted, villains will retreat.

The Gentleman on the Beam: Light as a swallow, he leaves no trace on the tiles. He is skilled in "gecko climbing walls" and "bone shrinking skills" and can enter thousands of households at night to steal secret letters and tokens.

Beggar Clan Disciple (Hidden, requires special opportunity): Dressed in tattered clothes, carrying a bamboo staff, seemingly lowly, but actually possessing extraordinary intelligence.

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Seeker of Fragrances: A seasoned pro among women, he is adept at navigating the world of romance and has unlocked the special skill "Adding Fragrance to the Red Sleeves".

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Martial Arts Alliance Leader (Hidden): ? ? ?

Emperor (hidden): ? ? ?

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From wandering knights to sect leaders, from constables to high-ranking officials in the imperial court, his identities spanned all walks of life.

Different starting identities have different characteristics, and the adventures they encounter will also be different, but all of them need to be purchased with the game's in-game currency.

Regular characters are easy to obtain; you can just buy them. However, special hidden identities such as the Emperor and the Martial Arts Alliance Leader cannot be purchased even with achievement points.

Special starting points usually involve players completing the game or achieving certain special conditions in multiple playthroughs, which unlocks special characters through special storylines.

For example, one could enter the imperial court from the martial arts world, become a general, command the imperial guards, and finally be crowned emperor, thus unlocking the starting point of becoming an emperor.

Seeing that the content was the same as the game content in his memory, Lu Guo breathed a sigh of relief.

If he could choose to start as the emperor, he would naturally choose to start as the emperor, which would undoubtedly make his game life easier. Unfortunately, this identity has not yet been unlocked.

The open-world setting has no fixed main storyline; everything requires players to explore on their own. The serendipitous encounters are automatically simulated and calculated by the game's built-in AI, making each start different. Even with a good starting identity, players don't know what kind of serendipitous encounters will appear at the beginning; they can only hope their luck isn't too bad.

Even if you're an emperor, if you're unlucky enough to get a starting point like Li Yu, the last ruler of the Southern Tang Dynasty, you won't be happy. The background of this game seems to be similar to the Northern and Southern Dynasties plus the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it's very chaotic.

After Lu Guo finished reading the plot, new hints soon appeared.

"User binding successful..."

"Based on the user's identity, the adventure in the martial arts world has been predicted. It is recommended that the player choose the Swordsman class (recommended) to start and participate in the game tutorial to unlock more features."

"A swordsman?"

This is probably the official class recommended by the game for players.

These recommended characters usually come with a tutorial at the start, and they have a special background and a storyline.

Not only does it offer a sense of immersion, but its class strength and adaptability are also quite high. It is also a recommended character by the game's official team to help players understand the game's background and world view, and to better immerse themselves in the game.

"Then let's have a swordsman. A real man wields his sword with gusto."

Lu Guo glanced at the swordsman's character portrait a few times and chose the swordsman's identity.

The recommended character offers story guidance and character relationship chains, making it easier for him to understand the world view and game mechanics. Currently, it is undoubtedly the best choice. Even if the swordsman doesn't work, he can be replaced later.

That "Seeking Fragrance" is pretty good; you should definitely give it a try once you have the achievement points.

Without further hesitation, he confirmed the swordsman's identity.

"Selection successful. Please enter your character name."

"Lu Guo".

[An old man, his sword wounds still fresh, has passed through the world. Where are you going? You bear the weight of wind and rain on your shoulders.]

"Judgment Assessment: Grade D-A, Adventure Begins..."

"This name was only rated D in the evaluation?!"

As soon as the signature was signed and the verdict was pronounced, Lu Guo, lying on the bed, had no time to complain before he saw the pigeons turn into fragments and disappear before his eyes. Then the scene flipped, and the ink painting scroll slowly unfolded again, turning into a letter that landed in his arms.

A solitary figure, illuminated by a flickering lamp, guards the empty curtains; wolves and tigers lurk in the dead of night, their mouths watering. A sword, cold as frost, supports the frail willow; lest the beauty turn to ashes.

[A Special Encounter: The Fifth Ring Road]

[A Serendipitous Encounter 1: An Old Friend Returns Under the Moon]

[First quest: Rescue the widow of Qingluo Manor (exclusive to the Swordsman storyline). Arrive in Langya, Qingzhou, and rescue Liu Shi (32 years old, stunningly beautiful), the widow of your old friend Shen Wansan. Note: Liu Shi harbors a secret, and various forces have already planted spies on her.]

[Quest Rewards (First Stage): 250 Achievement Points; Spirit Amulet (can withstand one fatal attack); Liu Clan Initial Trust +20]

[Mission Notes: She is no ordinary widow. Her deceased husband, Shen Wansan, was once a manager of the outer sect of the Wuji Demonic Sect, but later defected with his wife. Now, the Demonic Sect, her enemies, and a local tycoon coveting her beauty are all searching for her. If you save her, you will offend three forces simultaneously. However, if you can protect her and uncover the truth, the rewards in the subsequent stages will far exceed your expectations.]

All your actions and choices during this adventure will affect subsequent events, and you will accumulate achievement points based on your actions.

Achievement points will accumulate in the prize pool, with a maximum of 10,000 points, divided into ten tiers.

[You'll receive a reward for clearing each level; once the pool is full, you'll receive further rewards based on your performance.]

[Will you participate?]

【whether】

"..." Lu Guo.

You don't necessarily need to note that this person is stunningly beautiful.

He glanced at this extraordinary encounter again. The widow and such were unimportant; what mattered was the points and the prize pool, which contained not only various cultivation techniques but also special secret medicines and treasures. The final level even contained something called "The Heavenly Demon Strategy."

I tried to view the details of "The Demon Strategy", but the screen was completely grayed out.

It seems that these things can only be unlocked layer by layer after participating and obtaining points. Since it is a recommended adventure, I should naturally do it. But how do I get to Qingzhou?

Which Qingzhou is this?

Lu Guo didn't know where Qingzhou was in this world, nor did he know if the world he had transmigrated to was the same as the one in the game. With no information available, all he could do was try.

After hesitating for a moment, he tried clicking "Yes".

The letter rolled upside down, followed by a dizzying sensation as the world spun around me, and countless images flashed before my eyes—

Majestic snow-capped mountains, rushing rivers, sprawling cities, and clashing crowds...

When the dizziness finally subsided, he opened his eyes again, and the scene changed; he was now on a bustling long street.