Outer Disciples
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Evolution success!
Reward:
-Qi Immunity 4
Qi Immunity 4 have been applied to the host's first and second virus.
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Finally...
Now, I need to improve Myriad Bodies. Although it is very difficult to be detected when wearing the disguise, the one single fatal flaw is that Myriad Bodies primarily made use of Qi to construct something similar to an illusion array around the body. Such Qi can be detected by someone stronger than the user.
I can use the system but I need not be extremely dependent on it, I can make use of Xie Mo's experience and knowledge extracted.
In addition, the system's "level up" function does not tell me what the skill will become. Only after spending my points can I see the outcome, which might not even be the results I desire, and the exponential increase in price every time...
Racking my brains for answers, there are many but all of which cannot be applied because of cultivation constraints.
Ah!
The root cause of the problem is Qi being detected. The Qi forms an illusion barrier from the dantian that can be detected by a master.
So... I don't have to use an "illusion barrier", I can reconstruct my entire body's appearance using Qi that dissipates when I undo the technique. My body will then return to my original appearance.
There's an identity concealing technique that Xie Mo knows but it requires simultaneous usage of all three dantians in my body; My upper dantian is broken. The technique can reconstruct everything about the user, the spiritual roots, the meridians, the physique, the gender, and finally the appearance. Of course, those spiritual roots and physique are mere fake delusions.
So, I take elements of the technique and merge them with Myriad Bodies...
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Congratulations!
The host's creativity has upgraded "Myriad Bodies" to "Myriad Bodies Ex."
The fundamentals behind the technique have dissipated into a new being.
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I take a deep breath as I integrate atmosphere Qi into my body. I can feel a whirlpool of abundant energy integrating itself...
*Crack*
It hurts. The forced reformation of my bones and muscles by Qi shoots up tsunamis of pain across my body.
My Jawline slightly flattens, and my muscular body bloats into one that is untrained and weak.
Huff...
I open my eyes and look at the mirror in my room.
With yellow iris and long brown hair, my source of inspiration was Xie Mo and Tian Long.
"Not bad," I say while typing up my hair into a ponytail.
There isn't a single similarity between the current me and 'Wang Ji'.
With this, I will be "Fu Cai" for a while.
The results were released the day after and I attend the opening ceremony of the sect as Fu Cai. Five men stand at the gate to check everyone's identity and grant entry. The amount of workers employed by Li Ye is increasing, and with Nielong back as the sect's financial source, we are steadily making progress back to the top.
The walls of buildings have been renovated and repainted. The sect is finally a proper one instead of a garbage disgrace mess.
There are about 150 outer disciples here...
One particular boy attracts my attention, he is someone I particular accepted. He is Zheng Cang, a dark-haired boy with soulless eyes.
Li Ye stands on the elevated platform in the main hall pridefully with his chest puffed out. "Greetings and welcome, fledglings. Everyone will be a family from now on and you can expect nothing less from the higher-ups and seniors. If you need help, we will always be here. The world of Murim is a cruel one, this will be the start of your bloody journey."
Haha...what bullshit.
"Family"? With the implementation of the ranking system, discrimination is bound to occur. Discrimination will lead to stereotypes that directly contribute to bullying.
"Elder Gaoming will be in charge of your training." Says Li Ye.
Gaoming steps up from behind and shows himself. "Good afternoon, everyone. Don't worry about martial arts, I will wholeheartedly drill the best techniques for your survival as a practitioner." Says Gaoming, smirking.
"I will hand out a plate to each of you, the group in which you will be allocated is on it. From now on, you and your group members will practise day and night together, eat together, and help one another. Get to know each of them well, you will need their support."
Gaoming channels Qi into his fingers and quickly tosses all the plates at each Outer disciple with precision. I catch it and the wooden plate has a '6' carved. Throwing a glance at the mysterious expert lady, she has a '6' plate too, the groupings were decided beforehand by Patriarch 'Wang Ji'.
Each group consists of 5 members and is mostly arranged by strength.
For starters, we were given a tour around the sect, showcasing all of our pavilions, facilities, and overall layout.
"The rules and regulations of the sect are listed in the main hall. Check it when you have the time. For now, you may rest in the dormitories we have prepared for each group."
30 rows of small wooden cabins line the edge of the sect, directly next to the training courtyard.
My group walks to the sixth cabin and opens the door. The place is neatly tidied up with 10 beds placed on both sides of the room, there is a small table beside every bed and some papers.
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"Uhm... I think we should introduce ourselves." Says the man with the sharp jawline and eyes. "I am Jiang Kai Fei, a farmer who went bankrupt. I came to the sect as a last resort to change my life."
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"I am Zhou Lei. I came from a poor family threatened by bandits and came to seek power." Says the lady expert.
"I'm Fu Cai, I am from a somewhat ordinary family so there isn't anything special for the reason why I am here," I say.
"Hao Minghe. I'm here for power." says a short looking rude boy who doesn't bother to look at us.
The last girl with short black hair and eyes glares at us and refuses to say anything.
Wow, I have quite an oddball of a group.
The cooks provided us with food before we end for the day and go to bed.
The bed... it's hard, unlike the soft comfortable one in my room. As expected, this rough texture feels more familiar to a wanted outcast than the luxury, it reminds me of all the time I slept outdoors on rocks and dirt.
I throw a glance at Zhou Lei. She went into meditation mode.
System, infect Zhou Lei with the second virus.
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Target "Zhou Lei" cannot be found in the vicinity
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I expected it, it is a fake name.
System, infect the nearest person to my left with the second virus
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The target is in the Transcendent realm. Infection is possible but the virus will weaken and die after exposure to profound Qi.
Puppetry and Mind Control chance of working: 5%
Puppetry failed
Infection is successful.
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I am already grateful that the virus did not disintegrate.
System, give me information about the infected.
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He Zhou
An ordinary girl with a terrible past.
She is a Heavenly Demon serving under the supreme demonic practitioner Jie Sheng, a cultivator from the upper realms.
Her physique and cultivation have been weakened from exposure to excessive purifying.
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"Uck..." She grits her teeth as she grasps her head, it is the effects of my puppetry attempt.
A heavenly demon huh...
I need more information about Jie Sheng and it would be good if I can somehow get He Zhou under my control. A transcendent realm is a powerful asset.
System, show the list of cultivation techniques she learnt.
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The infection period is too low to initiate that command.
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No, it's fine. I learnt something new. But if I want to know more, I need to get closer to her and constantly infect her. She might slip up and tell me something.
It is very blatant when I simply stay near her, I need a reason.
I want to become friends with her? No, that would arouse suspicions of why specifically her.
Ah... I have a very simple one...
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A hand reaches out for my body and I grab it.
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"Oh, it's you," I say.
"Sorry, I was trying to wake you." Says Kai Fei.
A look around the room revealed only the two of us. "It's time to assemble."
I nod. "Thank you, I will get myself ready."
Leaving the cabin, I join the group of people lined up facing Gaoming.
"Good, everyone is punctual." Says Gaoming.
The outer disciples start the early morning with horse stance training to build our foundation. Many people can only last 5 to 10 minutes at first and Gaoming allocated 5 minutes of rest to people who failed. My group, however, lasted only 1 minute.
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Afterwards, we had breakfast and move on to practising a charade of sword swings and footwork.
At night, we had dinner, took a bath, and return to our dormitory. Gaoming advised all of us to spend some time cultivating.
But...
"Hey, I managed to sneak beer in, want to stay up late for a while?" Says an outer disciple to his group mates.
What Gaoming said...clearly isn't going into anyone's ear. Also, Beer isn't allowed in the sect.
"Hey! That isn't allowed in the sect." Says Kai Fei.
!!
"Huh? What? Mind your own business." The mischievous outer disciple says.
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From the corner of my eyes, I saw Zheng Cang. He is staring at the commotion with a group of people beside him, all of them have cunning gazes.
"I will tell the elder about this." Says Kai Fei.
"...Fuck. Listen here-"
"Now now, our dear friend simply wants to join in." Says Zheng Cang who moved in on the commotion.
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