The fairies I flirted with in the game became real?!

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, Li Muyang and two others stepped into the gates of Purple Immortal Stronghold.

Contrary to the imagined barbarian sacred land, there were no towering and robust samurai to be seen here, nor was there an atmosphere of strict vigilance.

In the sunset, children wearing split pants ran and shouted in the stronghold, followed by several skinny yellow dogs barking persistently.

Barbarian women, strong and robust, sat in groups by the roadside, picking a type of black fruit. They peeled the cracked skin, leaving the inside dry fruit, with their thick fingers covered in the black juice of the peel.

The young and sturdy men of the stronghold were gathered in a small square behind the gate, constantly passing around drink and indulging in it.

With no obstructions, Li Muyang's group effortlessly made their entrance into the stronghold.

At the entrance of the stronghold, there were not even the expected guards.

Upon seeing Li Muyang's group enter, the people of the stronghold curiously scrutinized them.

A barbarian youth shouted out.

"Hey! Isn't that Aguye from the southern stronghold? What's a lad like you doing in our Purple Immortal Stronghold?"

Some recognized the head that Aguye was carrying and cried out in astonishment.

"Is that... the head of Nine-Armed Bodhisattva? Aguye, have you harmed the god of the land?"

Amidst surprised whispers, the young barbarian Aguye, holding the head of Nine-Armed Bodhisattva, walked forward and said.

"Uncles, is the Priest Grandfather here? I have something to discuss with him."

The barbarian youth did not offer any explanations, but was quickly directed by someone.

"Priest Grandfather is in the ancestral temple! You can still catch dinner if you go now, hahaha..."

The Wuxi barbarians from Li Jiang County were warm, cheerful, and extremely friendly.

Although their gaze was filled with curiosity when they looked at Li Muyang and Glass Immortal Maiden,

It was mere curiosity.

Barbarian youth Aguye led Li Muyang and another through the stronghold unimpeded, climbing to the highest place in the village.

A humble two-story building stood with a half-man high mud fence built around it.

This crude building was the Wuxi barbarians' ancestral temple.

As Li Muyang and his party arrived outside the temple, the system prompt popped up in their field of vision.

[Main quest: Return the head of Nine-Armed Bodhisattva to Purple Immortal Stronghold—Completed]

[New quest—Inquire with the old Priest, and obtain clues about the disappearance of General Zhong of the Invincible Army]

Li Muyang surveyed the small house before him.

From the humble two-story building, the smoke from cooking wafted out, indicating the preparation of a meal.

A kind-looking old man sat on the doorstep, dressed in dirty barbarian clothes that didn't stand out at all.

But above his head, there was a light green health bar.

[Barbarian Priest Sangmu Ge]

Aguye presented the head of Nine-Armed Bodhisattva, but the old Priest showed no sign of surprise.

He received the head solemnly and sighed, "Another god of the land has turned evil. This land is becoming less and less peaceful..."

The Priest holding the head of the evil entity welcomed Li Muyang and company with a cheerful look, smiling, "Welcome, guests from afar, thank you for protecting Aguye on your journey."

"Are you two here in search of General Zhong's whereabouts?"

The old Priest, head in hand, entered the house, saying, "Please wait a moment, the two of you..."

The figure of the Priest disappeared into the pitch-black house.

But the darkness of this ancestral temple was due solely to the poor lighting and not because it was occupied by any malevolent spirits.

Compared to the terrifying ancestral temple in Black Cloud Fort, this present one was so ordinary it lacked any distinctive features.

This Purple Immortal Stronghold was also not established on the former land of Black Cloud Fort.

This discovery momentarily let Li Muyang breathe a sigh of relief.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

After the Priest took the head into the house, he hung the head of Nine-Armed Bodhisattva directly inside. Find more to read at empire

Only then did Li Muyang notice that this pitch-black house was densely hung with all sorts of heads.

Some belonged to barbarian elders, others to gods of the land like Nine-Armed Bodhisattva.

Although it was too dark to see clearly, the multitude of hanging heads still caused Li Muyang some dismay.

"The Glass Immortal Maiden explained in a low voice,"

"This is the resting place of the Wuxi barbarians… The souls of those whose skulls hang within the ancestral shrine will forever rest in peace, undisturbed by evil spirits."

The Glass Immortal Maiden was extremely knowledgeable, appearing to have delved into the common knowledge of this land.

It was only after the barbarian priest had finished hanging the skulls that he came out with a beaming smile.

"Are the two of you esteemed immortals the distinguished disciples of True Immortal Qing Ye?" The elderly priest asked with a pleasant smile, "It has been a long time since disciples from the Qing Ye lineage have visited Li Jiang County. The last time I saw one was when I was a young man…"

The Glass Immortal Maiden revealed her identity, "I am Chu Qingxue, a disciple of my master, True Immortal Qing Ye… I have seen the senior priest before."

The old priest looked toward Li Muyang.

Li Muyang had no choice but to state his identity, "Uh… I am not a disciple of True Immortal Qing Ye, but I am also here to search for General Zhong."

The priest nodded with a smile, "Not to worry, sincerity of heart is all that matters, not one's origins."

"You both have come a long way to search for General Zhong, it shows dedication."

"The day has grown late, why don't you both go rest for now, and allow me to make preparations."

"By dawn tomorrow, I will reveal General Zhong's whereabouts to you both," he declared.

The intent to send them away was clear in the old man's actions.

Li Muyang and the Glass Immortal Maiden exchanged a glance.

"Uh… Can't you tell us now?" Li Muyang asked, puzzled.

A message that could be conveyed in a few words, why the need for preparations?

The priest, however, maintained a smiling face as he looked at Li Muyang and said, "Honored guest, do not be in such a hurry. This matter is of great significance; come tomorrow, you will understand why I need to prepare overnight."

The elder remained unwilling to speak further, insisting on making preparations.

Li Muyang and the Glass Immortal Maiden exchanged another glance and had no choice but to take their leave.

Not long after they departed, the barbarian youth Agu Ye suddenly caught up from behind.

"Nameless sir, illustrious maiden, please hold on."

The enthusiastic barbarian youth said, "Priest grandfather asked me to arrange accommodations for you."

Li Muyang turned to look at the Glass Immortal Maiden.

The usually aloof immortal maiden frowned thoughtfully for a moment, then shook her head, "Thank you for your kindness, but I'm accustomed to braving the wind and dew. Staying out one night will suffice for me, there is no need to arrange accommodations."

Having said this, the cyan-clad immortal drifted away.

Li Muyang laughed and said, "Thanks for the offer, but I will do the same, Agu Ye. See you tomorrow."

Saying this, he followed in the footsteps of the Glass Immortal Maiden.

Walking side by side, they quickly left Purple Immortal Stronghold.

The Glass Immortal Maiden glanced at Li Muyang, but didn't ask why he had decided to follow.

She walked to an open area not far from Purple Immortal Stronghold, and stood quietly at the edge of the cliff, gazing into the mountains in the distance.

The mist and water vapour in the mountains swirled around her.

Traditional cultivators like the immortal maiden were different from the new age practitioners like Li Muyang, who relied on resources.

This Glass Immortal Maiden, with every gesture, exuded an ethereal immortal aura; she truly seemed like a True Immortal untouched by worldly matters.

Li Muyang, on the other hand, sat not far off and began to wait for the scene to pass.

Night fell swiftly as time within the game surged rapidly.

In just a few seconds, it was the middle of the night.

Li Muyang, by the fire, suddenly opened his eyes wide.

A pitch-black, eerie shadow appeared silently on the edge of the firelight.

The entity lurked in the shadows, stealthily approaching the Glass Immortal Maiden by the cliffside.

Li Muyang quickly opened his Eye of Spiritual Sight, attempting to discern the true nature of the shadow.

But a chilling coldness suddenly spread throughout his body.

Countless pale ghostly hands emerged from the darkness, swiftly dragging Li Muyang into the shadows.

[You have died, game over]