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“And lastly, My name is Fu Shi. I was an immortal cultivator who had reached the breaking point of this mortal realm but sadly… Anyway… Do you have any questions for me? I can not hold this form too long, or it will affect the palace above.” Fu Shi asked.

Yuki thought for a moment before asking: ” I am sure you must know we are players as you are an NPC, so I wish to know if we were to log out during the trial, will we be able to log back in and continue?”

Fu Shi blinked at Yuki for a moment before nodding her head. “Yes, it is possible. As long as none of you die, you will not be kicked from this place.”

“Then we will take your trials.” Yuki would not give up this chance. To get an inheritance that was related to a cultivator was not something that came easy. This was especially so since right now, there was no one who even realized there was actual cultivation in this game yet.

Fu Shi smiled and nodded her head in approval. “Then I wish you luck.” She then waved her hand, making two rings appeared in the air that shot towards Yuki and Chi. “These space rings have the items I spoke about before. The rings are a gift for being the first to take my trials, as for the items, they are only temporary, but they will help you in your trials. The rest is up to you. Once again, I wish you luck.”

Fu Shi’s body faded and disappeared. Yuki looked at the ring in her hand for a few seconds before putting it on her index finger.

*Ding!*

[Soul Item Found. Drop blood on it to gain ownership.]

When the prompt came up, Yuki did as she was told, and immediately a window opened up showing a new inventory screen. Taking up about 8 slots was armor, a weapon, and a few potions. “20 slots… let’s check this armor and weapons out.”

[Temporary: Combined Drylands Armor Set]

[Can only be equipped in the Dry Lands Mystic Realm.]

[Created by: Fu Shi]

[Health + 10,000]

[Mana + 10,000]

[Stamina + 10,000]

[Attack Power + 10,000 ]

[Magic Power + 10,000]

[Defence + 10,000]

[Can not wear a single piece, all parts must be worn at the same time.]

[Temporary: Forged Star Light Steel Blade]

[Can only be equipped in the Dry Lands Mystic Realm.]

[Created by: Fu Shi]

[Attack Power + 3,000 ]

Yuki’s eyes almost popped out of her head! What kind of trial was this to need such high stats!? “Ryu, look! It’s beautiful!”

Yuki turned and looked at Chi, who was wearing an elegant wuxia style martial arts dress that was white with flowers of different kinds embroidered along its edges. Yuki smiled, seeing Chi smiling away as she twirled around, letting the long sleeves flutter in the wind. “Very beautiful.” Yuki really did think Chi looked beautiful in that dress.

“Quick, Ryu, put on yours too.” Chi said as she stared at Ryu in anticipation.

Yuki chuckled as she looked at Chi. That was when an idea came to mind. She walked over to Chi, who was looking back at her a bit confused, reached out and grabbed Chi’s hand before placing it right on her chest. She then lowered her head next to Chi’s ear and whispered: “Do you want to dress me?”

“I-I…!” Chi’s face went completely red all the way down her neck. Her mouth once again was opening and closing without being able to form any words. But her mind clicked back to when Ryu did something like this in the past, and a realization came over her. “You! Don’t tease me like that!”

Chi quickly yanked her hand back and turned around, not even wanting to look at the handsome man behind her. Yuki let out a laugh as she said: “Alright! Alright! I’m sorry, I won’t tease you anymore. Well, I will try not to. It is just hard because you are so cute.”

“Humph!” Chi snorted, but her lips curled up into a smile as her ears twitched. It seemed being called cute made her happy. The slow sway, back and forth of her tail, was a dead giveaway.

Yuki wasted no more time and put on the clothes. Her new armor was completely black and did not match up to what ancient cultivators would wear. Most cultivators would normally wear robes instead of pants and shirt style clothing, as what Yuki had on at this time. “So, how is it?” Yuki asked.

Chi turned around and looked at Ryu. She put one hand behind her back as she rubbed her chin with the other circling Ryu a few times before nodding her head in approval. “Looks good. Is it easy to fight in?”

“Mm…” Yuki lifted her leg straight to her chest to see if there were any restrictions, but all seemed perfectly fine. “Seems good.”

“Shall we get going then?” Chi asked. She was kind of excited about what kind of reward was waiting for them after they passed the trials.

“Yeah. I want to try to beat the first trial before we need to log off.” Yuki out of habit stretched out her hand and took Chi’s handpulling her along with her as she entered the array.

As soon as the two stood in the middle of the array a bright light flashed causing the two to close their eyes. It was only after it dimmed that Yuki finally got to see what was around her. It looked more like a dungeon than anything.

*Ding!*

[Trial of Trust]

[The area you are in is a maze of death. Many traps await you at every twist and turn.]

“So we are in a maze. Although the name isn’t very inviting. Chi, we will need to move slowly. Do not let go of my hand.” Yuki said as she gripped Chi’s hand in hers. Their fingers locking together.

“Mm… Hopefully this won’t be too hard.” Chi nervously replied. Now that they were beginning the trial she was really starting to get nervous.

The two began walking forward with Yuki in the lead. She was checking each step just in case it might end up being a trap. And luckily so because after two steps her foot stepped on a floor tile and she heard a click sound and then a whistling sound coming from all directions. Without even thinking she pulled Chi into her arms and fell to the floor with Chi right under her. As soon as the two hit the floor a spray of arrows flew across the room from all sides.

At the top of the mountain Fu Shi looked at the pool of water in front of her that showed Ryu and Chi lying on the floor. “Hmmm.. This boy’s ears are really good! Whether he knew they were arrows or not I do not know but it seems his instincts are at least good. On top of that he put the girl’s safety before his own. Now then since the two seemed to be very close, let’s make them closer shall we?”