Chapter 001: Lin Feng

Is the game lagging? Or is there a problem with the game server? Has there been a power outage?

In a moment of shock, Lin Feng suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, as he was directly lifted by the collar by the muscular man. In his panic, he tried to break free, but he felt that the other party's arms were like iron clamps, making it impossible to escape.

Hmm?

Ignoring everything else on the ground, Lin Feng eagerly looked at the skill book in his hand

While Lin Feng was lost in his own pride, he suddenly felt a shiver run through his body, sensing that something was amiss, and he looked around in astonishment.

I have finally saved enough ten low-grade spirit stones, and tonight I can attempt to break through to the fourth layer of Qi Refinement again

The muscles at Lin Feng's mouth twitched slightly. After hesitating for two seconds, he endured the humiliation and took out a money pouch from his bosom, throwing it directly at the muscular man, saying: "All my money is here, take it, and let me go"

A dull explosion echoed, and Lin Feng's entire body became charred black, with a plume of black smoke rising from him, accompanied by a burnt odor wafting through the air

Although it is located within the territory of the Xia Kingdom, Qingyun City is not governed by the Xia Kingdom, as this city is not a mortal city but a cultivation city. In name, it belongs to the affiliated cultivation city of the fourth-level sect, Biquan Sect.

No! Return it to me!

Although surprised, a glint of menace immediately appeared in the muscular man's eyes. He disdainfully snorted and, in a flash, lifted his foot, kicking Lin Feng several meters away.

Are you not convinced

Aww!!

After finishing the skill introduction, Lin Feng immediately felt eager to give it a try. He thought for a moment and then looked down at the two-foot-long iron sword in his left hand

... ...

At that moment, Lin Feng heard the muscular man let out a soft exclamation. He looked up and happened to see the other party bending down to pick up a black ring from the ground

Durability: 5 / 10

His sudden change startled even the four people in front of him, who could not understand why this 'coward' had suddenly gone mad—he had been able to endure having his spirit stones stolen, yet he lost control over a mere ring

Grade: White

Bang ! ! ''

After kicking Lin Feng aside, the muscular man finally lowered his head to look at the ring in his hand. Upon seeing it, his expression immediately stiffened, and then his eyes widened in disbelief.

However, as he walked, he suddenly stopped, looking ahead with a sense of bewilderment

The muscular man was somewhat taken aback, his expression becoming strange, and he couldn't help but think: Could it be that this kid has committed more evil than I have? ... And the library was inexplicably struck by lightning ...

Equipment requirements: None

However, Lin Feng seemed to be enchanted, getting up once more and charging forward again

At this moment, the muscular man known as 'Boss' finally snapped back to reality from his surprise. He glanced at the storage ring in his hand, then looked at Lin Feng lying on the ground, and a ruthless killing intent suddenly flickered in his eyes

Two young men with unfriendly expressions blocked the way

Oh? This is... a skill book!

However, immediately afterward, Lin Feng's expression changed dramatically. As if sensing something, he lowered his head to glance at his chest, and then an expression of immense terror suddenly appeared in his eyes

Gazing at the iron sword, Lin Feng's thoughts stirred.

Recalling the difficulties of his cultivation, Lin Feng could not help but reveal a hint of bitterness at the corner of his mouth. He raised his hand to touch his chest, and as he felt the outline of an object hanging around his neck, an expression of unwavering determination shone in his eyes

Find death ! ! ''

Open the properties panel, the 'secondary profession' section is already highlighted, and a new skill has also been added.

Repair

Do not be discouraged! Even if you have to put in ten times more effort than others, you must succeed! Only by possessing sufficient strength can you pursue the whereabouts of your parents!

After all, the other party is merely a small, solitary cultivator with no connections, so killing them would not pose any significant issues

Give it back to me ! ! ''

At that moment ... ...

This is merely an ordinary iron sword, completely unremarkable

There was no interest in approaching to inspect the charred 'corpse'; the muscular man waved his hand and said: "Let's go!"

A word suddenly flashed in his mind, and Lin Feng frowned slightly, turning to leave

Whether to learn: Yes / No

Lin Feng felt a flash before his eyes, and before he could even react, a burning sensation surged on his right cheek, leaving a clear handprint on his face.

As the muscular man threw Lin Feng out, Lin Feng's collar was torn open, and a thin string was pulled out by the muscular man's fingers. Then, due to Lin Feng being flung away, it snapped. A small object traced an arc in the air and fell to the ground

In an instant, Lin Feng seemed to be struck by a tremendous shock, suddenly springing up from the ground and charging towards the muscular man, simultaneously reaching out to snatch the ring from his hand

The tall and slender man who had just knocked Lin Feng back was momentarily taken aback, but then quickly regained his composure. A flash of fierce light appeared in his eyes as he responded with a grunt, drawing a dagger from his waist and advancing towards Lin Feng.

Hmph! You ask knowing the answer! Among the two people on the right, one of them, a tall, square-faced muscular man, sneered and said fiercely, "Those who are sensible should obediently hand over their belongings, otherwise I will break your legs!"

This time, another tall and slender man made his move. His cultivation level was also at the third layer of Qi Refinement. With a single punch, he struck Lin Feng squarely on the temple, sending him flying nearly ten meters. After landing, he was unable to rise again, seemingly falling into a state of unconsciousness

Equipment Repair Technique (Apprentice Level)

Give it back to me ! ! ''

Without hesitation, Lin Feng immediately chose 'Yes', and in the next moment, the skill book transformed into a beam of white light that surged into his body

Coward!

Equipment Durability: 50%

Bang ! ! ''

It is! Big Brother!

... ...

A hint of doubt flashed in Lin Feng's eyes; he instinctively sensed that the situation seemed unfavorable. Just as he was about to log off to check, at that moment...

Lin Feng had only been playing the newly released virtual game "Soul Master World" for half a day, and his character was just at level 8, without even a single skill. According to the official introduction, the drop rate for skill books in the game is extremely low. To his surprise, his luck was so good that not only did he encounter a small BOSS while leveling up alone, but he also obtained a skill book.

... ...

Old Four, kill him!

"Hey! You are somewhat perceptive." The muscular man smirked, raised his hand to catch the pouch of money without even glancing at it, and continued to fixate on Lin Feng, sneering, "But do you think I waited here for so long just for this little bit of silver? Stop pretending to be foolish! Hand over the spirit stones you are holding!"

Is it repaired: Yes / No

Although Qingyun City can only be considered a low-level cultivation city among the many cultivation cities in the Moon Cloud Continent, and there is not even a single Golden Core cultivator within the city, it is indeed a cultivation city—a gathering place for low-level cultivators

Perhaps I truly am not cut out for cultivation at all

Boss, it seems that he... is dead

It is, however, an ancient-style black ring

Robbery

Uh, we still need materials..." Lin Feng frowned slightly and glanced at his backpack, which contained a few pieces of ordinary iron, a white material, dropped from the monsters he had previously killed.

Attack Power: 15

Materials required for repair: cast iron

Hmph!

... ... ''

A skill book! I never expected that defeating a level 5 mini-boss would actually drop a skill book!

This is the... the Storage Ring?! It actually is the Storage Ring!! Haha! You actually have the Storage Ring!" Subsequently, a look of uncontrollable ecstasy appeared in the eyes of the muscular man, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Lin Feng was astonished. Although his cultivation level was only at the third layer of Qi Refinement, which could be considered at the bottom among cultivators, his physical constitution and reaction speed were still far superior to that of an ordinary person. However, he had not been able to clearly see the movements of this muscular man, which indicated that the muscular man's cultivation level far surpassed his own

"Equipment Repair" allows one to acquire the secondary profession of "Equipment Repairer" upon learning, enabling the repair of equipment

Without any warning, a gray 'lightning' descended from the sky, directly enveloping Lin Feng!

After completing the experiment with this "Equipment Repair Technique," Lin Feng felt somewhat light-headed and was filled with excitement

However, after he turned around, he was taken aback—behind him, two men, one tall and one short, had appeared without him noticing!

He suddenly realized that, at some unknown point in time, the surrounding scenery had begun to distort and tremble, as if the electrical signal were unstable

With a scream, a brown giant wolf, standing more than half a person tall, collapsed helplessly to the ground, then transformed into a ball of white light and vanished, leaving behind a few glowing copper coins, several vials of potions, a wolf pelt, and an ancient book.

Lin Feng's eyes sparkled with excitement as he cheered, taking a swift step forward to grasp the skill book in his hand

Hmm? Suddenly, a cold light flashed in the muscular man's eyes, and he keenly noticed Lin Feng's expression. Then, without any warning, he abruptly swung his right hand.

Bang ! ! ''

Click ... ...

Lin Feng's pupils slightly constricted, a flicker of anger flashing in his eyes, yet he forcibly suppressed it. He slowly reached into his bosom and took out three white crystals, each the size of a chicken egg. His hand, gripping the crystals, nearly turned white, but reason told him that even if he resisted, it would only result in injuries. Thus, after a moment's hesitation, he waved his hand and threw the three inferior spirit stones away.

Skill Experience: 0 / 100

Note 1: Currently, white equipment can be repaired

It is merely the fourth level of Qi refining; for others, it is an easy task as long as they have enough spirit stones. However, he had failed once three months ago and spent a full three months again... Finally, he managed to gather ten low-grade spirit stones. It remains uncertain whether he will succeed this time.

Immediately, several pieces of information appeared before Lin Feng again

... ... ''

With a firm resolve in his heart, Lin Feng unconsciously quickened his pace and turned into a small alley on the right side of the street, heading towards his residence

Note 2: Skill levels are categorized as Apprentice, Beginner, Master, Grandmaster, and Divine Artisan. (Tip: The higher the skill level, the higher the level of equipment that can be repaired, and there will be more unexpected rewards. Strive to level up!)

The muscular man looked at Lin Feng with a mocking expression, suddenly burst into laughter, and with a flick of his right hand, Lin Feng felt a tremendous force surge towards him, causing him to be thrown out and crash against the wall behind him, before falling to the ground.

What?

The menacing voice of a muscular man echoed in his ears. Lin Feng saw the fierce glint in the other person's eyes and was immediately startled, ceasing his struggle. Gritting his teeth, he whispered, "No... no..."

The alley is quite tranquil; upon entering, it feels as if one is cut off from the bustling streets outside. If an ordinary person were to walk through it, they might even find it somewhat eerie. However, Lin Feng has traversed this path countless times, so he does not feel that way at all; he simply walks briskly with his head down.

The four individuals quickly disappeared down the distant street, and the alley was completely restored to silence

A faint sound of shattering seemed to echo in his ears, and then Lin Feng incredulously saw that everything around him shattered like glass. Following that, he felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, as if a black hole had appeared before him, instantly pulling his soul into it

Suddenly, Lin Feng, whose body was charred black and believed to be dead by the muscular men, slightly moved his left hand fingers

Having obtained a ring of possession, the muscular man, fearing that lingering too long might lead to being discovered, hurriedly left with three of his subordinates

Uh ... ...

The muscular man furrowed his brow slightly, observing Lin Feng closely for a few moments, and realized that he seemed to have truly become immobile—struck by lightning, he probably wouldn't survive...

This time, there was no need for the muscular man to take action; the short and stout 'little brother' beside him let out a sinister laugh and delivered a punch to Lin Feng's chest, sending him flying out.

The muscular man let out a low growl, his expression somewhat ferocious—he had originally thought it was just a matter of snatching a few spirit stones, but to his surprise, the opponent actually possessed a storage ring. Such an item is not necessarily owned even by Foundation Establishment cultivators, and in the lower tiers of the Qi Refining stage, it is an incredibly precious treasure. To avoid future troubles, he decided to kill Lin Feng to eliminate any potential witnesses.

Lin Feng tightly clenched his fists, his nails almost digging into his flesh, as he watched helplessly as the spirit stones he had worked hard for an entire month were taken away by the other party. No matter how much he tried to endure, a trace of resentment and hatred still flickered in his eyes

As Lin Feng issued the command in his heart, the iron sword in his hand flashed with brilliance, and at the same time, the quantity of ordinary iron in his backpack decreased by two pieces. Additionally, Lin Feng noticed that his magic value had also consumed 10 points.

Haha! You are quite perceptive! hetushu.com certainly saves me the trouble of doing it myself. The muscular man immediately showed a look of joy in his eyes, raised his hand to catch three spirit stones, glanced at them, and then laughed heartily as he tucked them into his bosom

This, this ... ...

... ...

Then "Old Four" looked at the motionless Lin Feng and hesitated a bit.

At dusk, in the afterglow of the setting sun, a young man dressed in coarse linen garments walks somewhat solitary along the bustling street, seemingly indifferent to everything around him

Lin Feng felt a sudden heaviness in his heart. He turned to the side, leaning against the wall on his left, and looked at the four people who were gradually approaching. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "What do you want to do?"

A small transparent virtual panel appeared before Lin Feng, causing him to show a delighted expression: "It's not a combat skill, but a secondary profession skill? Hmm, very good! The server has just opened, and I've already obtained a secondary profession. I wonder if I'm the first person to do so? Hehe..."

Approximately 1.8 meters tall, with a slightly slender build, short hair styled straight across the forehead, and a face that is not particularly handsome but still quite pleasant to look at. Although he appears somewhat fatigued, his eyes are clear, making him someone who can leave a good first impression.

Hmm? What is going on

This is merely an ordinary novice iron sword. Lin Feng has been using it to slay monsters for half a day, and its durability has already been reduced to half.

Hearing the other party's loud laughter, Lin Feng, who had just gotten up from the ground, felt as if his heart had plunged into an ice cave. With a roar, he charged forward like a madman once again

Yueyun Continent, Donglongzhou, within the territory of the Southern Summer Kingdom, Qingyun City

This sudden turn of events startled the muscular man and the other three, causing the 'Fourth' to also stop and stare blankly at Lin Feng, who appeared to be 'struck by lightning'.

Name: Iron Sword

Snap! ! ''

The voice of the muscular man, filled with disdain and mockery, echoed in Lin Feng's ears. A flicker of ferocity flashed in his eyes, yet he ultimately managed to suppress it once again

Then, Lin Feng completely lost consciousness

Looking again at the iron sword in hand, he found that its durability had indeed changed to 10 / 10. Subsequently, Lin Feng glanced at the skill interface and discovered that the skill experience had also changed to 3 / 100.

The young man's name is Lin Feng, and he is an inconspicuous minor cultivator in this Qingyun City

Lin Feng instinctively raised his hand to touch what was in his arms, as if afraid that the object would fall. His eyes reflected a mix of anticipation and excitement, but also a hint of disappointment and helplessness

Well, not bad! At least in the future, I won't have to spend money at the blacksmith to repair my equipment, and I can also help others repair their gear. This is quite a good way to make money! Especially when it's impossible to return to town for repairs during dungeons, this skill becomes extremely useful. Hehe, time to make some money...