Jujutsu: Eight Magical Skills At The Beginning, Admission Is A Special Level

Chapter 88: Expensive doesn't necessarily mean good, but cheap definitely means no good products.

"Master, I haven't even registered my name yet?"

Being rejected on the spot, Hao Baba immediately became anxious: "I have loved cultivating since I was young, aspiring to become a plumber. I have self-studied the Dao for many years and have a solid theoretical foundation. If you don't believe me, Master, take me in and give me a try. After three months, I guarantee that you won't suffer any losses or be deceived."

"If it's not meant to be, then it's not meant to be. No matter how much you say, it's useless."

Lu Bei swept his hand and activated the formation, sending Hao Baba flying out of the door. The latter felt a barrier blocking his way, no matter how he tried to break through, he couldn't succeed.

"Master, give me another chance, I have great talent!"

Hao Baba shouted outside the door, swearing an oath that he only lacked one opportunity and would be loyal to Ascension Gate for the rest of his life, even if it meant shedding blood.

Due to the soundproofing of the formation, the players in line only saw a fool performing a pantomime outside the gate, crashing into thin air and being thrown far away.

"It's so difficult to become an apprentice. I thought as long as you show up, you just have to go through the process and it's done."

"Still, it's so realistic!"

"Speaking of which, what did that fool outside do wrong?"

"Maybe his face wasn't well-sculpted..."

The players whispered to each other, but Lu Bei heard it all. He remained calm on the surface, but the players didn't know yet how important a good name was in the Immortal Cultivation World.

Especially during the novice period, it directly affected whether they could successfully become apprentices.

There was no point in deceiving people. When players arrived, they were given a household registration document. When each sect entered the names into the list, they could easily discover if a new disciple had lied about their name.

Next would be a round of severe interrogation: Who sent you?

Of course, the fool players didn't have no chance at all. The idiots gathered in the Demon Sect. If they were lucky, their foolish IDs might hit the high point of some old demon.

More often than not, they would be killed on the spot.

When a large number of players failed to become apprentices, a group of foolish IDs would complain under the forum. Comparing them to the successful apprentice IDs, the truth would gradually emerge, and the players' IDs would gradually become standardized.

As for how standardized they were...

"Master, my surname is Ma, and my name is Yinglong."

"The meaning is profound, a good name."

Lu Bei nodded, indicating that this was already considered standardized. He let Ma Yinglong try to comprehend the most suitable beginner cultivation method from the Dao Collection.

"Master, my name is Dai Eren, 'Dai' meaning to support, and 'Eren' meaning benevolence and righteousness unmatched."

"Not bad, originally you were unqualified, but your eloquence has successfully moved me. Let's consider you as having some fate."

"Master, my name is Zhang Deshuai."

"Wonderful, it's a pity you're not cultivating immortality."

"..."

After an hour, as players continued to arrive at the mountain, either successfully becoming outer disciples or being expelled, Lu Bei recruited a total of thirty outer disciples.

For the players who were expelled, he pointed out a clear path for them. He told players like Hao Baba and Ge Bi Lao Wang to try their luck on the other eight peaks of Nine Bamboo Mountain, especially the Lofty Brow Faction. The Sect Leader Ding is known for being kind-hearted and would definitely accept these "dads" and "Lao Wangs".

Upon hearing this, the players turned around and left.

There was no need to stay here. Nine Bamboo Mountain was such a big newbie village, and it didn't matter which peak they leveled up on. With their pride, they didn't really care about Three Pristine Peak.

The main gate slowly closed, and the thirty newcomers lined up in the front courtyard in five rows and six columns. Lu Bei saw this and felt happy. Today, he, Lu Mouren...

No, the timing for sentimentality is not right. Ascension Gate is a righteous sect, and Lu Mouren's goal is to uphold justice. He never thought about anything else, not even once.

"Disciples, although you have joined Ascension Gate, your identity is that of an outer disciple. I am not your master, you can just call me Sect Leader directly."

Lu Bei calmly said, "In a while, I will conduct an assessment on your character and temperament. Only those who pass will be accepted as inner disciples."

Becoming an inner disciple is impossible, it's just a big promise.

Once the master-disciple relationship is established, every inner disciple will require Ascension Gate to invest a large amount of resources. NPCs can be cultivated, but players are like troublemakers and troublemakers with experience. Pouring resources on them is basically giving it away for nothing. It can't buy loyalty, only endless troubles.

Instead of wasting resources, it's better to recruit another group of newcomers.

After all, there are plenty of people, isn't it great?

"You disciples, tell me the cultivation techniques you have comprehended, and I will see your aptitude and help plan your cultivation path so that you don't mistakenly take the wrong path," Lu Bei said.

"Sect Leader, I have comprehended the 'Qi-Enhancing Scripture,' 'Dan-Nurturing Technique,' and 'Mysterious Meridian Dispersal Art.'"

"I have comprehended the 'Yang Qi Induction Chapter,' 'Avoiding Disaster and Seeking Immortal Law,' and 'Great Cave Lost Scripture.'"

"Mine is the 'Bone-Nurturing Scripture,' 'Pure Cultivation Chapter..."

"..."

Everyone spoke at once, reporting the names of the cultivation techniques they had comprehended. Almost everyone had three books, ensuring a steady increase in the four basic attributes of strength, speed, spirit, and endurance during the newbie period.

This made Lu Bei envious. When he opened his Aperture, he only comprehended two cultivation techniques, and they were both turtle shell techniques that focused on endurance and defense.

"Not bad, all of you have extraordinary aptitude."

Lu Bei raised his hand and stroked his non-existent beard, feeling gratified. "In that case, I won't bother you anymore. Just cultivate according to the cultivation techniques you have comprehended."

"Sect Leader, please wait. Although we have comprehended the cultivation techniques, but..."

Seeing Lu Bei about to leave, the players hurriedly stopped him, crying and shouting, "But everything is thanks to the Sect Leader's appreciation. We are willing to make insignificant contributions to Ascension Gate. Please give us a chance."

"Oh, you all have some intentions."

Lu Bei pondered for a moment. "Alright, I will teach you the basics of alchemy and artifact refining. Even if you have no hope of becoming immortals in the future, you can still make a living with your own skills."

That's what I've been waiting for!

The players nodded repeatedly, praising the Sect Leader's righteousness, and happily received the two manuals.

When they learned the cultivation techniques, they each gained Skill Points. As soon as the two manuals were in their hands, they instantly saw pleasing information prompts.

Cultivating immortality is just that, how difficult can it be? They didn't even hesitate to learn the Fourth Heavenly Calamity on the fourth day.

[You have encountered the [Taiqing Heavenly Pill Nourishing Technique]. Do you want to spend 80 Skill Points to learn it?]

[You have encountered the [Basic Ironworking Techniques]. Do you want to spend 10 Skill Points to learn it?]

"???"

What's going on? Why is there such a big difference?

Players were full of question marks. Following the principle that expensive doesn't necessarily mean good, but cheap definitely means low quality, they decisively spent 80 Skill Points.

Taiqing Heavenly Pill Nourishing Technique, just the name alone is worth 80 points. It would be foolish not to learn it!

As for the "Basic Ironworking Techniques" that cost 10 Skill Points, the players didn't mind. The more skills, the better. Besides, it wasn't expensive, so they learned it together.

"The Alchemy Room and the Equipment Room are on the right side of the shop. Just follow the straight path and you'll see them. Remember, the talent of the Ascension Gate disciples is not important. Diligence should always come first. Don't neglect your cultivation."

Watching the players rush off, Lu Bei nodded in satisfaction. Not bad, he was very satisfied with this group of people.

The two manuals, the alchemy one originated from the "Extreme Monarch Pill Nourishing Technique" in the Great Victory Pass. He made some modifications, tore out some pages, changed the name, and turned it into the "Taiqing Heavenly Pill Nourishing Technique".

The matter of cultivating immortality cannot be called plagiarism. He did it for the sake of the players being able to enter the right path as soon as possible.

As for the manual on forging, the "Basic Ironworking Techniques", it was really basic. He bought it for 10 silver at the blacksmith shop in Jade Chime District.

There was no deception, everything was done from the perspective of the players and for their benefit.

For novice players, forging was too far away. The only thing they could come into contact with was blacksmithing, also known as ironworking.

Lu Bei had some connections, but his connections weren't that extensive. Forging standard weapons privately within the sect was illegal. If it involved large quantities and smuggling, it was a deal without a head.

To prevent players from putting too much effort into forging, he taught them this "Basic Ironworking Techniques" with a very low success rate. Without reaching the maximum level, it was impossible to successfully forge a kitchen knife.

As for the Taiqing Heavenly Pill Nourishing Technique, the Alchemy Room had complete facilities and various basic pill recipes. With just a little effort from the players, they could easily learn it with their Apex Level aptitude.

On one hand, it was a waste of time and effort, on the other hand, it was a fast way to gain experience.

As for how the players chose, Lu Bei still maintained his stance. He didn't interfere, he just hoped that they would quickly enter the right path.

In the Alchemy Room, which was a bit crowded with three people, after experiencing a few failures, the players quickly mastered the techniques and happily gained alchemy experience and money, their smiles reaching their ears.

"Oh my god, the high-quality Spirit Opening Pill even rewards silver!"

"The Qi Accumulation Pill too."

"The high-quality ones cost 10 silver, can't afford the Supreme Grade?"

"Wake up, there are no Supreme Grade basic pills."

"That's because the Immortal Cultivation World from before didn't have me!"

"We're making a killing. If we keep up this speed, why bother doing quests? I won't leave the beginner village until I'm level 20."

"Same here!"

"Did you guys see that? Just now I glanced at the shop counter, and it's incredible. There's something called 'Three Transformation Nurturing Pill' that can increase 50,000 main profession experience with just one pill."

"Oh my god, can I buy ten and instantly Ascend?"

"The price is a bit strange though. Aside from the 10,000 silver tickets, you also need Ascension Gate's faction merit points and the sect leader's favorability."

"For ordinary players, 10,000 silver tickets are not a problem, and neither are the merit points. The problem is the sect leader's favorability towards you."

"Zero."

"Same here!"

In the three hundred and sixty trades, one fears choosing the wrong one.

Unlike the cheerful atmosphere in the Alchemy Room, several players walked out of the equipment room with a disappointed expression, complaining that crafting was too frustrating and a waste of time.

...

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye, and players logged off one after another. Their physical bodies curled up in a corner of the Alchemy Room, either in groups of three or huddled together in groups of five. They all wore satisfied and fulfilled smiles in their dreams, eagerly waiting to log in again tomorrow and continue earning experience.

On Lu Bei's side, he hummed a tune while lying in his senior sister's bed, browsing the official forum.

Soon, a hot post about the Ascension Gate caught his attention. It had already reached over five hundred pages, with the title "Supreme Grade Beginner Village!"

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"All kinds of facilities are complete, experience is gained, and money is earned. I see a bright future."

"Not only that, today I heard Miss Fox Fairy sighing again, saying that the Universe Bag was lost in the underground palace and she doesn't know when it can be retrieved. The mission level is too high, so I can't accept it for now. It's really annoying."

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"I secretly took a screenshot. There are five Miss Fox Fairies, and four of them look exactly the same, plus a cold-faced Snake Demon elder sister. I have no regrets in my life."

"Tell us more!"

"Awei died!"

"Awei's grave---"

"What's the point of all this nonsense? Whether it's the elder sister or the younger sisters, what does it have to do with you? Let's discuss something serious. Does the Ascension Gate sect leader's daily life in the backyard... does the official release videos?"

"I envy you guys. It's so difficult to find a master. I created and deleted accounts, repeated it ten times before randomly ending up near the town of Concealed Moon in the Endless Pleasure Sect. But they actually don't accept disciples and told me to come back next year for assessment."

"It's really tough. I randomly ended up near a Buddhist Cultivator sect's mountain gate. The old monk in the temple is polite, but he said I don't have the innate talent and asked me to try elsewhere. Young ladies, please give me your opinion. I have reached 180 in all three categories, so how come I don't have the innate talent?"

"It's simple, the old monk is insulting you. Not having innate talent means you're an idiot!"

(End of this chapter)