I cultivate immortality through The Sims.

Yang Mu did not take the saintess's last words to heart.

Although Yang Mu believed he understood the Holy Maiden quite well, knowing that she was a woman who was unwilling to take any risks in order to pursue the path of cultivation.

But she was, after all, a woman.

A woman who possesses both beauty and strength, and holds a very high position.

How could a woman like that be frivolous and promiscuous?

Or was it a man she saw as someone who was just a fleeting presence in her eyes?

The focus now remains on this second simulation.

Although the first simulation had already allowed him to reach the tenth level of Qi Refining.

But as we've seen over the past year, it's clear that simply simulating things doesn't guarantee everything will be fine.

After a simulation, unexpected things always happen.

And these accidents can be fatal.

In the simulation, Yang Mu was incredibly lucky to have survived the Thousand Cloud Sect.

In summary, it's still due to the overall environment.

Qianyun Sect is surrounded by four other sects that are eyeing it covetously, while its disciples are forming factions and harboring their own schemes.

Under the watchful eyes of those at the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages, a Qi Refining stage cultivator cannot cause the slightest ripple.

Therefore, Yang Mu decided that after this simulation, he must find a place with a sufficiently safe environment.

Keep a low profile.

You should only go out and have fun when you are strong enough to protect yourself.

Having thought all this through, Yang Mu began to quietly await the arrival of the second simulation.

Soon, a little over a day had passed.

After the countdown in front of Yang Mu reached zero, that familiar interface popped up:

Name: Yang Mu

Age: 19 years old.

"Spiritual Roots: Five Spiritual Roots"

"Cultivation Technique: Thousand Clouds Technique (Qi Refining Stage)."

"Cultivation level: Qi Refining stage, level 10"

"Reinforcement: Pretend to be weak to deceive others (superior): Only those whose realm surpasses yours by two major realms can see your true cultivation level; the cultivation level others see in you is the cultivation level you want them to see."

"Number of simulations remaining: 1".

"Start simulation?"

Yang Mu did not hesitate and immediately began the second simulation:

[Year 1: You are 19 years old.]

Although you have already reached the tenth level of Qi Refining.

But you know, the Thousand Cloud Sect is already extremely dangerous, fraught with peril.

To safely escape the Thousand Cloud Sect, you decide to live a secluded life and minimize your presence.

The saintess truly kept her word.

[You only stole the notebook for the saintess a few days ago.]

Rumors then circulated within the sect that you were the Holy Maiden's person and enjoyed her deep trust.

[Furthermore, your entry into the alchemy room is all thanks to the Holy Maiden's recommendation.]

Most of the outer disciples and menial disciples within the sect believed this rumor.

But you know, you are indeed the Saintess's person, someone the Saintess desperately wants to get rid of.

Soon, even menial disciples from within the sect will come to your door, wanting to join the Holy Maiden's retinue.

You certainly wouldn't dare to use the name of a saintess to swindle and deceive.

Ultimately, you invoked the title of the Holy Maiden to turn away the endless stream of people wanting to pay homage to you.

But you know, these people are insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

The person who truly matters is yet to arrive.

You're not in a hurry either.

The blessing the Holy Maiden promised was that she would provide you with enough elixirs for cultivation every month.

You, of course, had no reservations whatsoever.

You know that the sooner you break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the more confident you will be in front of the Holy Maiden.

Just as you predicted.

The sect leader did not fly into a rage over the loss of a notebook.

Guo Yufei's death ultimately fell on Chen Haiquan, who had disappeared that very day.

The Holy Maiden will send you a sufficient amount of elixirs every month.

They might even treat you like a friend and tell you things about the sect.

The saintess never mentioned the latter half of the notebook.

It's as if, after that mission, the saintess was no longer the aloof saintess.

You are no longer a lowly servant.

But you know, it's all an illusion.

The Holy Maiden did not want any unforeseen risks to jeopardize her cultivation journey.

You know, she did this just to lower your guard.

To keep the saintess in check, you have no choice but to cooperate.

[Soon, a year has passed.]

However, your cultivation level hasn't improved much.

Even if you have already consumed enough pills.

[For this reason, you even consulted the Holy Maiden when she sought your advice.]

The saint answered many questions, providing detailed and patient answers.

But if you summarize it, it boils down to eight words: poor innate talent, a bottleneck in cultivation.

As for the solution, the saintess stated frankly that everyone's situation is different, and each person has their own destiny.

You inwardly scoff; this is merely a way for the saintess to manipulate you.

But you're not in a hurry.

The following year, you were 20 years old.

This year marks the convening of the Five Associations.

[You know, the day that will decide the fate of the Thousand Cloud Sect disciples is approaching.]

Although your cultivation has made no progress, you still need to put on an act of desperately cultivating.

[The date for the Five Alliances meeting is drawing ever closer.]

Tan Yanrao eventually came knocking on the door.

You know, this was a choice she had no other option but to make.

You know, she really wants to live.

[At present, within the Thousand Cloud Sect, it is unclear whether there is one or two Golden Core experts, who are fully preparing for the Five Sects Alliance.]

[Guo Yufei, the third-ranked expert of the inner sect, has died and his cultivation has vanished.]

[Chen Haiquan, the second-best disciple of the inner sect, has disappeared.]

The other inner disciples had no foundation or prestige within the sect.

Her only path to survival was through the sainthood.

But, the saintess was a woman.

Therefore, you know that Tan Yanrao can only focus her attention on you, who have only recently risen to fame.

You are now like a sword unsheathed from its scabbard, its tip already drawn.

[Once you taste the marrow, you'll know the true flavor.]

[You know Tan Yanrao was already prepared.]

【…】

[Two hours later, you promised that you would take her away the day before the Five Sects Alliance.]

After you've finished taking care of Tan Yanrao, quietly wait for Zhang Erdan to arrive.

Sure enough, Zhang Erdan arrived two days later.

Just like last time, Zhang Erdan didn't get straight to the point, but instead subtly hinted at your saintly relationship.

Having experienced the first simulation, you handled it with ease.

[But unlike last time, you plan to inquire about your breakthrough with Zhang Erdan.]

The Holy Son of the Myriad Flowers Sect is indeed extraordinary.

As expected, Zhang Erdan offered a solution to break through the bottleneck.

[It's right here in the Myriad Flowers Sect.]

Zhang Erdan said that he had heard about it: three years from now, the Myriad Flowers Sect would have a sacred covenant.

[Any disciple of the Myriad Flowers Sect who has reached the tenth level of Qi Refining has the potential to be selected as the sect's Holy Son.]

The Myriad Flowers Sect practices the "Yin-Yang Harmony Technique."

At that time, the Holy Maiden of the Myriad Flowers Sect was also at the tenth level of Qi Refining.

When cultivating together, the interplay of Yin and Yang, and their mutual complementation, greatly increases the likelihood of breaking through bottlenecks and shackles, allowing both to enter the Foundation Establishment stage.

[Upon receiving this news, you were overjoyed and readily agreed to introduce Zhang Erdan to the Holy Maiden.]

At the same time, just to be on the safe side, you don't intend to consider this path as the only one.

With your connection to the Holy Maiden, you are already qualified to enter the sect's scripture pavilion.

[Now you know that Foundation Establishment Pills can increase the probability of successfully establishing a foundation through Qi Refining.]

Due to the efficacy of the Foundation Building Pill, its price is exceptionally high.

Even the alchemy room didn't store any Foundation Establishment Pills.

Left with no other option, you have to turn to the Holy Maiden for help.