Chapter 9: Selecting a Sect

Unfortunately, Qin Zheng had no interest in his antics. She simply reached out to take some silver, picked up a broken piece to weigh in her hand, casually tossed it to Ruo Tian Wu Yun, and snatched the paper package from his hand.

What sect is this? One should at least know the name of the sect when casually choosing one!

"Understood." Qin Zheng nodded. Although she was not very familiar with this world and did not know where poison could be purchased, the somewhat boisterous man beside her seemed to be quite knowledgeable about the area, so it was best to consult him when there were issues

How much?" Qin Zheng raised her eyebrows

Wow! Not a penny more, not a penny less! The golden ratio hand!" He suddenly exclaimed, his gaze towards Qin Zheng becoming filled with immense admiration

We are a sect well-versed in the art of Qimen Dunjia and hidden mechanisms! The old man said proudly, handing her a piece of paper from the table: "Take a look at this introduction to the disciples. If you wish to enroll, you must hurry; otherwise, it may be too late for you!"

July. Of course, her real name cannot be known to others. Since she calls herself July when the sky is clear, then she will use the name July. Qin Zheng continued: "I joined the sect because I had nothing to do. After joining the sect, I plan to just eat and wait to die." Earlier, while waiting in line, she seemed to have heard someone mention that the Valley of Ultimate Bliss is a sect primarily focused on poison techniques, with relatively weak martial arts. Qin Zheng felt that this was barely acceptable; after all, she was not a noble gentleman and had no prejudice against using poison, so she answered every question.

What is the Mystery Pavilion? What is its purpose? A girl is just a girl, why the diminutive? Qin Zheng felt somewhat displeased and scrutinized the old man a few times from head to toe

Hmm? Is it really that exaggerated? Qin Zheng looked at Ruo Tian Wu Yun in surprise. When spending money, don't people usually weigh it in their hands to estimate? It's become a habit; who has the time to weigh it with a scale like he does all day!

It is not her turn? Qin Zheng looked around, and the people who had been gathered around this table had all left when she approached, leaving her side empty.

What are you pushing for? Keep pushing and you'll be done for

"Considering our acquaintance, just give me five taels of silver." Ruo Tian Wuyun raised his head, flicked his fingers, and struck a pose that he thought was very cool

Forget it, it's better not to join the crowd. Qin Zheng felt a chill in her heart at the sight of the bustling scene. Since the old man had not noticed her, it was better to avoid trouble. She turned and walked to a table in the corner where there were fewer people.

What is an NPC? I don't understand Qin Zheng anymore.

Can it be bought? I am not sure if I have enough silver on me

"Pfft." The recorder had not yet reacted, but someone beside Qin Zheng burst out laughing, "What kind of answer is this? You're being too ridiculous..."

Get lost, I was here first, you can wait in line!

Are you accepting the task? At this moment, the overlooked recorder became impatient and repeated their question once more

Games! Yet again, games! I have heard many people mention the term 'games.' Qin Zheng sighed and said, "How would I know? I just say whatever comes to mind." Since arriving here, she has indeed spent her days doing nothing. Joining a sect might give her a sense of belonging. As for living a life of idleness, she has been doing so since the moment she found herself alone. Of course, if this place is truly the underworld, she wonders if she could die once more. As for living a life of idleness, she has been doing so since the moment she found herself alone. Of course, if this place is truly the underworld, she wonders if she could die once more.

Indeed, upon accepting the task, there was no need for Qin Zheng to inquire herself; if the sky were clear, he would have already begun enthusiastically explaining to her, "In fact, this task is meant to assess the players' understanding of poisons and their preliminary skills in poison-making, but no one would spend too much time on this. Everyone simply goes directly to the shop to buy poisons and * diagrams * for medicine."

Just pick one, since if I don't like it, I can always leave. The world is vast; if one is determined to hide, they surely won't be found. Qin Zheng knew well the key to being low-key in life, and at this moment, she was resolutely heading towards a table on her right.

"Are you ready to begin?" The person sitting beside the table did not lift their head, holding a pen in hand, licking the ink, and pulling over a sheet of white paper, preparing to write.

Um. Qin Zheng nodded absentmindedly, not bothering to take the introduction, and turned to walk towards another area. She had little interest in this Mysterious Pavilion; assassins value speed, precision, and ruthlessness. When faced with a life-and-death situation, who has the time to set up formations and traps?

Then I will go take a look. Qin Zheng said, walking towards the direction that Ruotian had pointed out without a cloud in the sky

Qin Zheng's gaze shifted, and she saw in the crowd the old journalist whom she had once killed. At that moment, he was slightly hunched over, using his hand to brace against the person in front of him, while his backside was pressed against three people pushing him from behind, barely managing to stay in line. Straining with effort, his face was flushed red, and he shouted with a stiff neck, "Damn it, hurry up in front, I've been waiting in line for an hour!"

Hey, they simply do not understand how to choose the best sect. The old man showed no signs of embarrassment

Of course, primary poisons can be purchased at www.hetushu.com, but advanced ones cannot; otherwise, how would one survive in the Valley of Bliss... If the sky is clear and he is about to start rambling again, noticing Qin Zheng's impatient expression, he quickly changed his words: "In the city, at the apothecary, in the dark shops of the alleys, or from certain constables in the yamen, or..." He licked his lips and smiled, saying: "It's better to go directly to the players to buy it." As he spoke, he fished out a small paper bag from his belt and shook it in his hand. Seeing Qin Zheng's impatient expression, he quickly changed his words: "In the city, at the apothecary, in the dark shops of the alleys, or from certain constables in the yamen, or..." He licked his lips and smiled, saying: "It's better to go directly to the players to buy it." As he spoke, he fished out a small paper bag from his belt and shook it in his hand

Receive me! Receive me!

"Paradise Valley." The person responsible for recording raised their head and asked, "What is your name? Why do you want to join the sect? What are your plans after joining?"

Collect seven types of poison within three hours

As expected of the Baichi Sect, which ranks at the top among all major sects, there were particularly many people gathered around that table. Before Qin Zheng could approach, he already heard a group of people clamoring there.

A sword? Qin Zheng touched the rusty dagger at her waist. She was indeed more interested in short blades. In her previous life, she preferred to get close to her targets and strike swiftly when they were unprepared, resulting in their demise. It was not that she was particularly cold-blooded, but rather that she believed dying in such circumstances, without struggle or fear, sometimes even with a smile, would perhaps lessen their suffering.

"Now that you have answered like this, are you not afraid of being called to sweep the floor or do some menial tasks in the future?" As Tian Wuyun observed Qin Zheng's pensive expression, he thought she was regretting her response and comforted her, saying, "But it's just a game, they definitely won't be too harsh, maybe you just won't receive any tasks..." He trailed off, as in his view, receiving a task to sweep the floor or do menial work was still better than not receiving any tasks at all.

The Nine Shadows are skilled in lightness skills, the Heavenly Net Mountain's fist and palm techniques are quite formidable, and the Love Severing Tower only accepts women who have experienced heartbreak. After going around in circles, she returned to the main hall after completing the introductory tasks, yet she still had not chosen a sect.

"What task?" Qin Zheng came back to her senses

Qin Zheng turned his head and saw that it was as if the sky was cloudless. He smiled and said softly, "Isn't it enough to just casually brush off the NPC? Your response will be recorded in the sect's archives and will be referenced when issuing sect tasks in the future"

"Hey, is it really that simple to just weigh it like that? Is it five taels?" Ruotian Wuyun said, taking out the scale and complaining as he weighed, stating that the high realism of this game made the use of currency exceedingly troublesome.

"Little girl, do you wish to enter our Xuanji Pavilion?" An old man with a white beard, who was probably bored while sitting behind the table, showed a delighted expression upon seeing Qin Zheng approach