After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

Shi Yan looked at the market with some curiosity.

The market in the game is a chart, with each small icon labeled with a price in spirit stones or silver.

Prices are generally not too outrageous and are basically in line with market value.

Of course, there are occasional cases where 'ornamental items' are sold as top-grade spiritual artifacts, or where rare and precious materials are sold as scrap metal.

It was all luck.

And... with the help of the modifier, there's a whole row of master's words just for the luck bonus, so luck naturally won't be too bad.

"Fragments of the Great Dao are for sale! Fragments of the Great Dao are for sale! Only ten taels of silver! Don't miss out!"

The hawking cries reached Shi Yan's ears.

In the game, after reaching the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, there are three ways to build a foundation: Heavenly Path, Earthly Path, and Human Path.

To establish a foundation in the Heavenly Dao, one needs a wisp of spiritual energy from heaven and earth that aligns with one's own attributes, as well as a rare and precious natural treasure.

For the true foundation building, all that is needed is a wisp of spiritual energy, and a high-quality spiritual treasure or medicinal herb.

The Human Foundation Establishment is the simplest; it can be done with just one Foundation Establishment Pill of Grade 6 or higher.

In this world, the vast majority of people can only choose to build a foundation of humanity.

Frost Rainbow Valley values ​​Jun Qianrou highly, which is why they went to great lengths to help her establish her Heavenly Dao foundation.

Jun Qianrou also heard the hawking, and she tugged at Shi Yan's hand to warn him, "That's a scam."

"It's used to fool those who have just embarked on the path of cultivation and think they are one in a million 'protagonists'."

"There are only three methods for building a foundation in this world: Heaven, Earth, and Man."

"There is no such thing as a foundation-building method for the Great Dao."

"..." Shi Yan did not answer, but listened silently.

Is that really... true?

Part 10: The First Day of the Transmigration - Starting with Living Off a Soft-Hearted Woman

There are only three foundation-building methods in this world: the Way of Heaven, the Way of Earth, and the Way of Humanity.

It wasn't just Jun Qianrou who said it; it was also clearly written in the game.

The Way of Heaven is the highest and also the most arduous.

A wisp of spiritual energy from heaven and earth that suits its own attributes; a rare and precious natural treasure.

What is needed is not only financial resources, but also opportunity.

Eight hundred years ago, the unparalleled genius Bai Jianfeng possessed a unique "sword bone" that was unmatched in the world, untouched by wind, thunder, water, fire, or swamp.

In the end, they were forced to choose to build their foundation using the wind spirit energy underground.

Ironically...

After he successfully established his foundation, the "sword spirit energy" specially sent by the Azure Lotus Sword Sect finally arrived belatedly.

Bai Jianfeng's swordsmanship was no longer pure, but after that, he became the most outstanding swordsman in the world with his Wind Sword Style.

And like you, gentle and soft.

Besides her rare sword-like bone structure, she also possessed a relatively ordinary Gui Water vein, which allowed Frost Rainbow Valley to help her establish her foundation using the Heavenly Dao of Water Spiritual Energy.

Of course, for most people in this world, their innate qualities are uneven, and they basically have a bit of everything.

We're not picky.

However... even a wisp of spiritual energy is hard to come by, and rare and precious materials are an insurmountable obstacle on the path to immortality.

There is neither opportunity nor fortune.

That leaves only the option of building a foundation through humanism.

After all, there are many more people who can't even afford that Foundation Establishment Pill.

Seeking immortality through Taoist practices is an expensive endeavor.

Shi Yan recalled his attribute panel.

Heaven, earth, wind, thunder, water, fire, mountain, and marsh; innate talent in swords, weapons, pills, and formations is 999.

For me, no matter what kind of spiritual energy I obtain, I can establish my foundation in the Heavenly Dao.

but...

Is this "foundation building for the Great Way"?

Shi Yan recalled a story he had seen on a gaming forum about someone who had persevered for a year.

Just like the scene right now.

Players may encounter 'Great Dao Spiritual Energy Fragments' priced at ten taels of silver each time they enter the market in the game.

It is a rare golden material.

The material only introduces the phrase "Nameless, the beginning of heaven and earth; named, the mother of all things...".

But... it didn't work.

Fragments are ultimately just fragments.

When someone attempts to add 'Fragments of the Great Dao Spiritual Energy' to the materials required for Foundation Establishment, the probability of success becomes a terrifyingly low 0.001%.

There was this guy who didn't believe in superstitions. He created a player account with the innate fortune of "Undying Dao Heart" and wanted to use the effect of "Undying Dao Heart" to break through realms without failure.

As a result... he failed.

Next, he tried to collect all the possible 'Fragments of the Great Dao Spiritual Energy' on the map, and finally succeeded in collecting ninety-nine of them.

The probability of successfully establishing the foundation has become "0.099%".

Then, he kept saving, building foundations, and failing.

Loading save, Foundation Establishment, failed... Loading save again, Foundation Establishment, failed...

The "save/load" technique, which is usually invincible in most single-player games, also fails here.

After trying for a whole year, he finally couldn't resist asking the authorities.

The official explanation is as follows:

"We understand the wonderful ideas the players have. But... our team is small, so we can only do our best and take it one step at a time..."

Simply put, the expansion pack for "Foundation Building" hasn't been released yet, so even if you try for another hundred years, you still won't succeed.

From then on, 'Fragments of the Great Dao Spiritual Energy' became a lucky charm for players to store in their inventory.

In later expansions, the official team even removed the drop of 'Great Dao Spiritual Energy Fragments'.

Just like the "+15 super powerful epic item" in the neighboring game "Dungeon Fighter Online," it has completely become a ridiculous thought.

Shi Yan looked at the object that the vendor was holding in his hand, which looked like a piece of white porcelain.

"Hey... Fairy, I don't like what you're saying!" Upon hearing Jun Qianrou's words, the vendor rolled up his sleeves, ready to have a serious argument with her.

Jun Qianrou hugged Shi Yan's arm tightly.

Shi Yan felt as if her entire left arm was about to be drowned in a gentle embrace.

It's so soft...so warm...it carries the warmth of human hearts.

It makes one's mind wander.

"Am I wrong?" Jun Qianrou's voice was soft and gentle, and it weakened as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Let me ask you, when did I ever lie?" The vendor was a stubborn man.

The group of girls exuded an aura of menace, and the other vendors around him tugged at his clothes, trying to persuade him to stop.

But he refused.

He didn't lie to anyone, so why should he be called a liar?

“This spiritual energy…is simply not enough for anyone to establish their foundation,” Jun Qianrou replied softly.

"Then let me ask you again, did I say that this spiritual energy can be used to establish a foundation?" The vendor's words left Jun Qianrou speechless.

"Then let me ask you again, is this spiritual energy a 'fragment of the Great Dao's spiritual energy'?"

Jun Qianrou gently bit her lip.

This spiritual energy is, of course, a fragment of the Great Dao's spiritual energy.

But... it doesn't carry the Great Dao at all, so buying it would be almost useless.

They hadn't even seen the Daoist aura left behind by the young lady with the [Innate Holy Body] fortune as she took a few steps in the 'Spirit Vision Machine'.

Yes, a vision machine.

In this world, there exists a type of innate destiny called "Time Traveler".

Therefore, this world not only has the Spirit Vision Machine, which is equivalent to a television, but also the 'Bu Ru' and 'Xian Du Space', which are highly sought after by female cultivators.

Jun Qianrou hugged Shi Yan tightly.

The reason she's so eager to advise Shi Yan not to read it is simply because back in Frost Rainbow Valley... there was also a naive girl who was tricked into spending a month's allowance on a 'Fragment of Great Dao Spiritual Energy' at an exorbitant price.

And that naive and innocent girl has now left the valley to annul the engagement... no, I mean, to force her into marriage.

And... she was holding the arm of her beloved.

"Yes." Jun Qianrou's voice grew softer and softer.

"Then... fairy, please tell me again, did I lie?" The vendor secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he hadn't encountered the kind of person who would start a fight at the slightest provocation.

"You can buy this item for just ten taels of silver." The vendor tossed a white porcelain shard in his hand. "Although this thing is useless and cannot be carved, its hardness is quite remarkable."

"You can buy it to play with or enjoy."

The more he talked, the more aggrieved Jun Qianrou felt.

It only costs ten taels of silver... but she lost a whole month's allowance back then.

"Alright..." Shi Yan persuaded the vendor to stop.