"Paranormal!?" The Yue sisters exclaimed in unison. Yuexi quickly asked, "Big Brother, where did you encounter them? What kind of paranormal are they?"
"It was at the Liu Residence. She is the cousin of my sworn sister Xiang Youyou, the daughter of the Sun family in Lingnan. She had dinner here today and just left," Li Nianlong said.
Although they already knew that Li Nianlong had a sworn sister, Yuexi couldn't help feeling upset every time she heard this news. "She's the cousin of Big Brother's sworn sister! That's really close!"
Hearing the sourness in Yuexi's tone, Li Nianlong chuckled. "Could our relationship get any closer than yours and mine?"
With that statement, Yuexi's mood instantly improved. "That's true."
Indeed, she was simple-minded and straightforward.
Li Nianlong wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Let's not digress. Although I discovered that she's a paranormal, her abilities probably haven't been fully developed yet. Moreover, her abilities are quite strange, related to the soul."
"A soul paranormal?" Yue Chan's eyes flashed with interest. "That's a rare ability. Soul paranormals have been very rare throughout history."
"I think this person is quite good. If her abilities can be developed, it would be a good addition for us," Li Nianlong said with a slight smile. "The three of us are basically attack-oriented, so having her as a support-type paranormal in the future would make things much easier for us."
Yue Chan smiled softly. "Big Brother has become quite adept at forming alliances after being the head of the family for two months."
"This is just protecting one's own interests," Li Nianlong said with a smile. "But her abilities still need proper guidance. So, I wanted to ask you both if Master could help her develop her abilities?"
"Of course, we'll ask Master for help!" Yue Chan thought for a moment and said softly, "I'll ask Big Brother for you! Master's health hasn't been good in recent years, and she rarely does anything now. Helping someone develop their abilities would be quite taxing."
"If it's not possible, then don't force it," Li Nianlong said. He didn't want to overwork the old lady for someone he wasn't very familiar with. "It's okay if the other party hasn't fully awakened their abilities yet. It's fine for them to live quietly as ordinary people for now."
Yue Chan smiled softly. "Just saying that is enough, Big Brother. We'll see what Master says. But could you please wait until I've spoken to her?"
"Sure," Li Nianlong said with a slight smile. "Thank you both for your help."
"Hehe, you don't have to keep saying that," Yue Chan said with a smile. "Big Brother, we still have homework to do, so let's stop here for now. We'll call you tomorrow."
"Okay, remember to rest early."
"Thank you for your concern. We'll do our best," Yue Chan said.
After hanging up the phone, Li Nianlong went to accompany Nalan Ruyue in her room and watched Happy Lamb with her for a while. Just before eleven o'clock, they each went to wash up and rest. As soon as Li Nianlong lay down on the bed, he entered the training ground.
"Enter Level 29, Scene 1!"
"Alright," Dragonfly immediately opened the first difficulty level of Level 29. Li Nianlong walked in and saw a picturesque peach blossom forest, with a gentle breeze carrying a hint of sea scent.
"What place is this?" Li Nianlong was astonished. After going through so many levels, he had never seen such a beautiful scene before.
"This is the Water Moon Palace on the Immortal Spirit Island. The Lotus Pond Fairy hides her whereabouts here. Recognizing a young man's deep affection, she mistakenly places her infatuation in vain," Dragonfly landed on Li Nianlong's shoulder, its tone tinged with a hint of sadness. "This is the world of Immortal Sword. The place where the host is located is the Immortal Spirit Island where the story just began. The task of this level is to prevent the Black Miao people from slaughtering the creatures of Immortal Spirit Island."
"Soul paranormals, huh?" Yue Chan's eyes flashed with curiosity. "That's a rare ability. Soul paranormals have been very rare throughout history."
"I think this person is quite good. If her abilities can be developed, it would be a good addition for us," Li Nianlong said with a slight smile. "The three of us are basically attack-oriented, so having her as a support-type paranormal in the future would make things much easier for us."
Yue Chan smiled softly. "Big Brother has become quite adept at forming alliances after being the head of the family for two months."
"This is just protecting one's own interests," Li Nianlong said with a smile. "But her abilities still need proper guidance. So, I wanted to ask you both if Master could help her develop her abilities?"
"Of course, we'll ask Master for help!" Yue Chan thought for a moment and said softly, "I'll ask Big Brother for you! Master's health hasn't been good in recent years, and she rarely does anything now. Helping someone develop their abilities would be quite taxing."
"If it's not possible, then don't force it," Li Nianlong said. He didn't want to overwork the old lady for someone he wasn't very familiar with. "It's okay if the other party hasn't fully awakened their abilities yet. It's fine for them to live quietly as ordinary people for now."
Yue Chan smiled softly. "Just saying that is enough, Big Brother. We'll see what Master says. But could you please wait until I've spoken to her?"
"Sure," Li Nianlong said with a slight smile. "Thank you both for your help."
"Hehe, you don't have to keep saying that," Yue Chan said with a smile. "Big Brother, we still have homework to do, so let's stop here for now. We'll call you tomorrow."
"Okay, remember to rest early."
"Thank you for your concern. We'll do our best," Yue Chan said.
After hanging up the phone, Li Nianlong went to accompany Nalan Ruyue in her room and watched Happy Lamb with her for a while. Just before eleven o'clock, they each went to wash up and rest. As soon as Li Nianlong lay down on the bed, he entered the training ground.
"Enter Level 29, Scene 1!"
"Alright," Dragonfly immediately opened the first difficulty level of Level 29. Li Nianlong walked in and saw a picturesque peach blossom forest, with a gentle breeze carrying a hint of sea scent.
"What place is this?" Li Nianlong was astonished. After going through so many levels, he had never seen such a beautiful scene before.
"This is the Water Moon Palace on the Immortal Spirit Island. The Lotus Pond Fairy hides her whereabouts here. Recognizing a young man's deep affection, she mistakenly places her infatuation in vain," Dragonfly landed on Li Nianlong's shoulder, its tone tinged with a hint of sadness. "This is the world of Immortal Sword. The place where the host is located is the Immortal Spirit Island where the story just began. The task of this level is to prevent the Black Miao people from slaughtering the creatures of Immortal Spirit Island."
"Are you kidding me?" Li Nianlong felt dizzy. "Isn't this a trial? How did I end up in a game world?"
"It's indeed a trial!" Dragonfly giggled. "Level 29 consists of all ten difficulties based on the stages from the beginning to the end of Immortal Sword. As long as the host completes all scenes and successfully clears them, the Divine Movement Set can be completed."
Li Nianlong furrowed his brow. "I have a question."
"Please ask, Host."
Looking at the beautiful peach blossom forest and smelling the fragrant scent of peach blossoms, Li Nianlong asked, "Are the scenes here all virtual? Are the people here also virtual, with no real emotions?"
Dragonfly looked at Li Nianlong and smiled slightly. "The host can consider this world as a game world. However, after the host clears the level, they can still enter the scenes at any time, but they won't receive any rewards."
Li Nianlong frowned. "So, you mean this world will always exist and continue to run?"
"It will always exist, but it won't run unless the host enters it," Dragonfly smiled softly. "Once the host leaves, the scene will immediately pause, and it will continue running when the host enters again."
"I see," Li Nianlong understood Dragonfly's meaning. "So, if my consciousness stays in this world without leaving, then this world is real, and everyone inside, including the deep emotions I have with them, is also real?"
"You're right, Host," Dragonfly smiled. "But it's not the time for the host to reflect on this. Today is the day when Li Xiaoyao comes to the island to seek medicine. The host can now choose how to clear this level. Should Li Xiaoyao follow the original plot, have a night of joy with Zhao Ling'er, and then forget everything here? Or should Li Xiaoyao be stopped from meeting Zhao Ling'er? The host can choose now."
Li Nianlong snorted coldly. "There's no need to say, of course, I'll stop Li Xiaoyao, that scoundrel, from seeing Ling'er! How could I let him ruin her! As for those Black Miao people, I'll make sure they come but never leave!"
As he spoke, Li Nianlong heard the sound of stones breaking from the opposite bridge.
Was it Li Xiaoyao destroying the array on Immortal Spirit Island?
Li Nianlong had played Immortal Sword before, and understanding the plot was his greatest advantage. To attract the Black Miao people, it was necessary for Li Xiaoyao to destroy the statues. But Li Xiaoyao dreaming of seeing Ling'er was out of the question. Li Nianlong took out a Ten Complete Great Healing Pill purchased from the system, and this medicine was enough to treat Li's mother's body.
After some time, the sounds from the opposite bridge finally stopped. Shortly after, a very rustic-looking young man ran from the opposite bridge. When he saw Li Nianlong standing on the bridge, he was startled, but then his excitement showed. He quickly stepped forward and knelt down with a thump. "Li Xiaoyao pays respect to the hero."
Li Nianlong smiled faintly. "You're quite clever. Get up!"
"Thank you, hero." Li Xiaoyao stood up, his face filled with admiration and excitement.
"Li Xiaoyao."
"Yes!" Li Xiaoyao straightened his chest and lifted his head. "What orders does the hero have?"
"Why have you come to Immortal Spirit Island?"
Li Xiaoyao's face immediately turned melancholic, and then he knelt down. "Hero, my aunt has fallen ill from overwork. The doctor says her body can't take it anymore, and I must prepare for her final arrangements. But I heard that there is a spirit medicine on Immortal Spirit Island that can revive the dead, flesh and bones. For the sake of my aunt's life, I crossed the sea specifically to seek this medicine. I beg the hero to consider my filial piety and grant me a spirit medicine. If my aunt is saved, I am willing to be a cow or a horse for the hero for the rest of my life."