Chapter 9: Fellow Disciples

"If I die, it is naturally my own trouble; what loss do you have?" Ah Fei was greatly puzzled.

This game will verify identities based on gender and appearance, so there is no need to worry about the presence of transgender individuals. Female players are, after all, a minority, and Ah Fei was fortunate enough to meet one, so he did not refuse. Moreover, Feng Yiling looked quite good in her trench coat. When he mentioned his name, Feng Yiling exclaimed in surprise, "You are the unfortunate Ah Fei?"

A Fei was dumbfounded and after a while said: "Aren't you just fighting monsters?"

The woman was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said: "You are indeed a novice, not even understanding this. This game does not start with leveling up. The sect will give you different tasks, and as long as you complete them, you will receive a large amount of experience and monetary rewards, and even rewards for martial arts and proficiency. Who relies on killing monsters to level up?"

A Fei suddenly felt a sense of foreboding, and indeed, he felt another sharp pain in his head; the hidden weapon had been pulled out. This time, his injury worsened, and A Fei went from being severely injured to being on the brink of death, almost turning into a wisp of white light. The woman, seeing this, became anxious and hurriedly said, "I’m sorry, I’m sorry," as she once again thrust the hidden weapon towards A Fei's head.

After a while, which felt like an exceedingly long time, the woman seemed to suddenly understand the priorities. She retracted her hidden weapon and took out a pill, placing it into A Fei's mouth. Watching his blood rise again, A Fei let out a sigh of relief; his life was finally preserved along with the book. Although he could not sit up yet, he was able to speak.

"Hehe, sorry for not letting you achieve success and fame," said A Fei

Where can one practice and level up?

"Leveling up and practicing skills," Ah Fei thought that this woman had a problem with her mindset. Of course, beginners need to level up first; tasks can be completed gradually. If one's level is low, nothing can be accomplished, and with poor martial arts skills, tasks cannot be completed either

It turned out to be a player, and the woman hurriedly walked over in a flustered manner

Do not, seeing that he was about to be killed by a woman, Ah Fei shouted with all his might. The hidden weapon hovered less than two inches from his eyes, and under Ah Fei's prayers, it finally came to a standstill

A Fei was taken aback and said, "I didn't expect to be so famous as soon as I entered the game. Have you long admired my great name?"

A Fei thought to himself, you only just came to remind me, I almost became a corpse. So, in a fit of anger, he replied, "Why didn't you remind me to do the sect mission? You made me level up for an entire afternoon."

"It's hard to explain in one word," A Fei couldn't get the words out. Before he could say anything else, Ling, in her trench coat, had already grabbed him and urged, "Come on, I'll take you to meet the senior brother!"

I was overly excited when I received the martial arts reward, and now that the enthusiasm has cooled, I think of you again

Have you ever seen such a stylish humanoid monster? Ah Fei wanted to scold her, but he lacked the strength. His blood was still gushing out, and there was a ring-shaped hidden weapon embedded in his head, resembling a horn that had grown out.

I have finally seen a living person. Oh dear, I almost killed the hero of the sect! Otherwise, I would have become famous too," said Feng Yiling.

"Fellow disciples harming each other, deducting 5 points of reputation! You must be aware of this, right?" the woman asked in astonishment

"Just now, I was launching a hidden weapon, and you suddenly appeared, right in the path of my projectile. If you were to die, I would be in trouble," the woman said

At that moment, his system notification rang. A Fei looked and saw that it was a message from the sunset of Neptune

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A Fei was completely bewildered, as this was entirely different from the previous game settings. In this case, wouldn't it mean that the monsters have lost their purpose? What was the system designing these monsters for?

The woman widened her eyes and after a moment said: "Your level is too low; it's not that my hidden weapons are powerful. My hidden weapons are meant to attract monsters, not to kill them. As a novice, what are you doing running around here instead of completing sect tasks?"

Indeed, people fear fame as pigs fear becoming fat, Ah Fei sheds tears deep within but dares not speak, only offering a sheepish smile

A Fei, you should have already arrived at the Mo Shan Sect, right? It would be wise to undertake some sect tasks early to level up quickly; otherwise, if the people from Hua Shan see you still as a level 10 novice, they will stop at nothing to kill you

The woman smiled and said, "I am here to complete a task. Some of these monsters are also here for task-related purposes, but usually, no one would seek out monsters to level up or practice their skills without a task, as it is too inefficient"

The woman shook her head and said, "No. Do you have a grudge against me?"

Thus, disregarding the setting sun, he clapped his hands and stood up. During this period, his injuries had already healed, and their chance encounter was indeed fate. The woman had also added him as a friend, and her name was quite pleasant: "Feng Yiling," a name that is typically feminine.

The woman seemed to see through A Fei's confusion and continued, "This game aims to restore the world of martial arts. Think about it, which martial arts world is overrun by monsters? That would just become a world of immortal heroes, wouldn't it? However, completely abandoning monsters would leave some players unsure of how to play, as the concept of leveling up by defeating monsters has been deeply ingrained in gaming culture over generations. Therefore, the system retains certain monsters, opting instead for more humanoid creatures. At the same time, it significantly reduces the tedious act of leveling up through monster hunting, guiding players towards a focus on dueling and sparring, which helps create a better martial arts atmosphere. In the same amount of time, defeating monsters might allow you to level up by one, while the experience gained from dueling can let you level up by three. This way, no one would want to hunt monsters unless required by a quest. Did you not check the system guide or any introductions before entering the game?"

I apologize, but I did not see you. The woman clearly understood the context of the situation

A Fei sighed; he had never paid attention to these things, and had always explored on his own without any guides or books. He originally thought this game would follow a similar pattern, but unexpectedly suffered a significant loss because of it. Hadn't he wasted most of the day? Looking at his level, he felt a silent acknowledgment in his heart. If he had started the sect tasks earlier, he would not be at level 3 now, but rather at level 10 or even higher.

However, A Fei is different from Wang Chongyang; his martial arts skills are far inferior to the innate skills of the Five Great Absolute Arts, a distinction that cannot even be described as a difference between clouds and mud. Yet, his luck is much better than that of Wang Chongyang, who died beneath a boot, while A Fei is still alive. Although severely injured and unable to move, his eyes still beheld a woman

A Fei shook his head and said: "This is self-inflicted, and has nothing to do with you. It should be that I didn't see you. Your hidden weapon is truly formidable, it injured me severely in an instant"

"Who? Who ambushed me?" A Fei, lying on the ground, was filled with rage. Although he was barely able to breathe, he still expressed his inner anger through words. He felt as if he were Wang Chongyang from the story "The East is Red, The West is Prosperous," having painstakingly mastered martial arts, only to be struck down by a hidden weapon as soon as he emerged from seclusion, leading to his untimely demise

"Humanoid monster?" The woman hurried over and whispered from two meters away.

Ling, wearing a trench coat, smiled slightly and said: "It cannot be said that I have long admired them; I only learned about it this morning. I heard that Huashan has sent out a new novice traitor, and their level is zero, joining our Longqiang Sect. The news has spread wildly within the sect, and everyone is eager to know who this hero with discerning eyes and *map* *book* is, who has disregarded the number one sect in the game, Huashan, and come to the less popular Longqiang Sect."

Just as A Fei was somewhat distracted, the voice of that woman brought him back to reality

I almost died

"The first reason is to complete tasks, and the second is to engage in combat and sparring in the training room. The system encourages conflict among players; in this context, using martial arts skills, whether in terms of proficiency or comprehension, is much faster than fighting monsters. Sparring can even yield experience points. It is only when the training room is full or when there are no suitable opponents that one would resort to fighting monsters to level up in such places," the woman explained. "It is only when the training room is full or when there are no suitable opponents that one would resort to fighting monsters to level up in such places," the woman explained.

This sentence was spoken simultaneously by both individuals, clearly indicating that they were both apprehensive. A Fei glanced sideways at the woman and said, "Sister, are you from the Huashan Sect? Do you have a grudge against me?"

She countered with a question. A Fei was momentarily taken aback and asked, "Why do you say that?"

So that's how it is, Ah Fei is at a loss for words. It seems that he has acted recklessly, unexpectedly colliding with someone else's hidden weapon. If he were to die like this, it would be quite frustrating, as there would be no place to seek justice. Does colliding with someone else's hidden weapon count as a form of suicide? However, the system should not determine whether it was a self-inflicted collision or a deliberate act by someone else; it should be considered an accidental injury. ... No, wait, this is a game; where is the concept of accidental injury ... but the system should not determine whether it was a self-inflicted collision or a deliberate act by someone else; it should be considered an accidental injury. ... No, wait, this is a game; where is the concept of accidental injury ...

Ling, wearing a trench coat, laughed and said, "You are truly an interesting person. Why did you choose to leave the Huashan Sect? Is it because you were wandering around Huashan and were killed by the disciples of Huashan?"