Chapter 003: Negative Reputation

How did you receive the mission to Jiu Feng Lin? That place is very dangerous

Yufeng Sect: "Consider yourself fortunate; if you had encountered my senior brother, he would have swiftly dealt with you as a demon!"

It is indeed true that abandoning the task will result in a deduction of one hundred reputation points

Li Zhu initially entered that forest with friends, hoping to find the legendary Nine Phoenixes. Of course, they did not possess the strength to slay a phoenix; they merely wanted to try their luck and see if they could find any fallen phoenix feathers on the ground. These feathers are high-quality materials for crafting equipment and forging weapons. However, in the end, they did not find any phoenix feathers, and a few of them nearly lost their lives in the forest. She was particularly unfortunate; during her escape, she accidentally ran into a tree, which caused a bird's nest to fall down. All the eggs in the nest landed on her head, and the egg liquid oozed out, sticking all over her face. She was ridiculed for her messy appearance for several days. The only gain from this ordeal was probably the one egg that miraculously did not break.

So now, should we hatch the egg and take a look?

In this game, players can only tame two spirit beasts, and once tamed, they cannot be replaced unless the spirit beast itself defects, but the probability of that happening is similar to winning the lottery. Therefore, before recalling the origin of this egg, she did not dare to hatch it lightly, and conveniently tucked it into her bosom.

The storage box was very large, enough to fit her entire body inside. After rummaging through the box for half a day, she tragically discovered that all the stored weapons and equipment had level restrictions, and none were usable at the moment. However, when she reached the bottom of the box, she found two high-quality spell manuals with no level restrictions, which she immediately joyfully tucked into her bosom

Departing from Zhu

Jiufeng Forest is located to the west of Jiaoxu City, encompassing a vast expanse of lush phoenix trees. According to legend, nine phoenixes reside within, attracting a multitude of birds. Merely hearing the name of this place reveals that it is a perilous location

Zhu Mu's purpose was very clear. After handing over the horses and coming out of the stable, she headed straight for the bank located in the city center, where currency exchange and storage services were available. She had three large boxes of treasures stored there, and given her current predicament, she certainly needed to withdraw some for use

The Fire Departure Sect: "Only male disciples are accepted in the sect, and weak women are not admitted."

Due to her eagerness to enjoy the scenery along the way, it took her nearly half an hour to arrive at Qinglong City. This place truly lives up to its reputation as one of the four major cities in the game, always bustling with crowds and lively activity.

Reluctant to recall that embarrassing incident, after returning to the city, the bird's egg was tossed into the storage box of the pawnshop by her, nearly forgotten in its history

Condensation Sect: "With your such poor aptitude, do not harbor any delusions about the path of immortality."

Li Zhu's expression was complex as he stared at the bird egg he took out from his bosom, still carrying a hint of warmth.

Cultivating as a loose immortal refers to certain players with unique preferences who are reluctant to join any sect. They prefer to hunt monsters and level up on their own, as monsters have a certain probability of dropping spell manuals. Even if luck is not on their side and they do not obtain any, as long as they have money, they can purchase them at a high price in the marketplace. However, this path of cultivation is quite arduous, and the leveling speed is significantly slower than that of completing regular quests. Although the system provides some compensation, allowing players cultivating as loose immortals to use half the cultivation points when upgrading spells, the number of players who can successfully cultivate to a high level in the entire game is exceedingly rare, so rare that it is almost negligible.

The last box was filled entirely with various rare materials. Using them now would be a waste, and there was no need to search through it any further. She closed the lid of the box and exited the bank.

Dissatisfied with the meager findings, she reluctantly switched to another box and continued searching. Eventually, she uncovered a bird egg roughly the size of a quail egg. The egg was a pale blue, with a delicate shell that exuded a glossy, lustrous sheen. However, she could not recall when she had acquired this egg, so she had no choice but to use the "Observation Technique." The system then prompted: "This is a bird egg that can be hatched with a drop of blood." The egg was a pale blue, with a delicate shell that exuded a glossy, lustrous sheen. However, she could not recall when she had acquired this egg, so she had no choice but to use the "Observation Technique." The system then prompted: "This is a bird egg that can be hatched with a drop of blood."

In an instant, the two individuals conversing had walked far away, but the place name "Jiufenglin" inadvertently triggered Zhu's memories. She finally recalled where the bird egg she had been holding came from; it was from none other than Jiufenglin

Isn't it a bit redundant to say that it's slightly darker than Zhu

After going around in circles, she not only gained nothing but was also ridiculed by the NPC, and several players mocked her as a novice. However, despite her frustration, she realized that the situation was a result of her own oversight. In the past, when playing games, she always paid close attention to gaining character reputation, so she was unaware that having a negative reputation would not only lead to unfriendly treatment from NPCs during transactions but also prevent her from entering any factions. Now, it has become extremely difficult to rebuild her reputation, as it can only be increased through quests, and ordinary quests typically require a positive reputation with the relevant factions.

It is simply a vicious cycle

This time, her destination was the branch locations of various sects scattered throughout Qinglong City. Once players reach level 20, they can choose a sect to join. Considering that she had previously joined the Yufeng Sect, she wanted to try a different sect this time and casually chose the Silei Sect. To her surprise, the NPC of the Silei Sect didn't even glance at her, merely snorting through his nose and saying, "We do not accept those who engage in petty theft and deceit. I suggest you leave quickly and seek another sect to join."

the proportion that the queen ant occupies within the ant colony

A moment of negligence led to not hearing the task clearly, I agreed too quickly, and now it is too late to regret it

It is somewhat amusing to mention that the account she is currently practicing with is a small account she created out of boredom in the past. Initially, she intended to log in occasionally for some fun, but as time went on, she became too busy and eventually forgot about it. It was not until she was prompted by the system to transfer the items and money from her previous account to this associated small account during the deletion process that she vaguely remembered she still had another account. However, this serendipitous turn of events is quite fortunate, as it means she does not have to start from scratch like a newcomer.

What should I do? Li Zhu sat down on the jade steps at the sect's base, resting his chin on his hand and pondering deeply over the books.

Li Zhu raised his toes and rubbed them on the ground, crushing an ant that happened to pass by

Forget it! For now, I can only practice like this. In the future, I will browse the game forums and think of a solution. As Zhu stood up gracefully and was about to leave, the conversation of two players passing by caught her attention.

She knows that there is always a way out, just like in the game, where players each have their own personalities and preferences. Surely, she is not the only one whose reputation has turned negative. Therefore, besides joining the five major sects, there must be other paths for growth. However, she has always had bad luck and never expects any hidden evil NPCs to take notice of her, nor does she anticipate triggering any quests that can only be activated by negative reputation. Is it really the case that the only path left for her is to cultivate as a loose immortal?

What the heck! Is it just that my reputation is a bit low? Is it necessary to look down on others like this? Without saying a word, I turned and walked towards the branch of another sect, and as a result—

Yun Tu Sect: "Can't you see I'm busy? Step aside and don't get in the way."

Riding swiftly away from Zhu Yi, it was now the late spring season. The willows danced and the orioles sang by the roadside, the scenery was just right. Unconsciously, her speed slowed as she raised the whip. After all, there was nothing urgent to attend to, and it was quite pleasant to leisurely stroll like this.