Versatile Sword Cultivator

Chapter 127 – My sister lives with me

After lunch, Qin Xiaowei sat in the living room, took out her guitar, and began to play seriously.

Ren Lan sat opposite her, looking like a star-struck fan.

Lin Jichen also sat beside her, waiting to enjoy the heavenly music from this diva of two worlds.

Such a privilege was rare in the future. Every time Qin Xiaowei sang in the future, it was on the biggest stages for all her fans.

But now, she was singing just for the three of them.

How could they not cherish this opportunity?

Tang Tang sat in Lin Jichen's lap, also eagerly waiting for her auntie to sing.

Qin Xiaowei strummed a few simple chords, and a light, first-love-like prelude began to play.

"When we first met, it was a chance encounter."

"You brought me hope and encouragement."

"My mood was like riding a paper airplane."

"Flying through the clouds to see the stars."

"The vast galaxy is all about you..."

"Watching whales swim to the sea bottom."

"Dandelions scattering across the earth."

"This world has so many beautiful scenes, worth exploring together."

"Let the past be the past, let the future be full of hope."

"This first meeting was so sweet, worth remembering with all our hearts..."

...

When the song ended, three pairs of hands clapped enthusiastically.

"You said you weren't good at songwriting, but with this level of creativity and singing, if you don't become famous, I'll... I'll twist Little Lin's head off for you!" Ren Lan said confidently.

"Why twist my head? Can't you twist your own?" Lin Jichen retorted.

"No way, your head is big, mine is small. The big head should bear the pressure."

"Get out of here."

Their banter made Qin Xiaowei and Tang Tang laugh.

Qin Xiaowei secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed they hadn't noticed the little thoughts she had hidden in the song, which was good.

"Are you students at Jiangling University?" Qin Xiaowei asked.

"Yes, we are," Ren Lan replied.

Qin Xiaowei asked curiously, "But you're not a couple, why did you choose to rent a place outside?"

"It's not me renting, it's him. He wants to be a professional player. I'm just here for the holidays to hang out and escape my parents' nagging. I'll go back after the holidays," Ren Lan explained.

Qin Xiaowei was surprised, "Professional player? Is it for a game?"

"Yes, the hottest game right now, 'Tale of Immortal'. Do you play, Xiaowei? I can take you along! No, actually, Little Lin can take you along. He's really good."

Qin Xiaowei shook her head and smiled, "I'm not interested in games, but I know about 'Tale of Immortal'. Many of my friends play it."

Then, Qin Xiaowei curiously asked Lin Jichen, "You want to be a professional player, what about your studies?"

"I gave up on them. I want to devote myself fully to this," Lin Jichen said calmly.

"What if you fail?" Qin Xiaowei was a bit worried, concerned about Lin Jichen's future.

As a graduate herself, she feared that Lin Jichen might lose himself in games.

"If I can pour all my passion into something I love, I can accept failure," Lin Jichen replied.

Qin Xiaowei was touched, feeling that this younger guy in front of her was the same kind of person as she was.

They both threw themselves wholeheartedly into what they loved, even knowing they might fail.

"I believe you can succeed. 'With youthful ambition, one can achieve great things. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' You gave me this quote, now I'm giving it to you," Qin Xiaowei encouraged.

"Thank you, I will."

"So, are you splitting the rent now? When Ren Lan goes back to school, won't you have to cover all the rent yourself? How about I don't charge rent anymore, or just half?" Qin Xiaowei kindly suggested.

She thought Lin Jichen had just started in this field and, seeing his simple attire, assumed he wasn't well-off. She wanted to help a bit.

Lin Jichen politely declined, "No need, I'll still pay the rent. If you don't charge or charge less, I'd feel embarrassed to stay."

"Yeah, Xiaowei, Little Lin isn't short on money now. This guy can sell a piece of equipment in the game for tens of thousands."

"Oh, I see." Qin Xiaowei looked enlightened and then tentatively asked, "So, will you look for a roommate in the future?"

Lin Jichen shook his head and smiled, "No, I won't."

"But..." Qin Xiaowei was about to say something when Lin Jichen added.

"But my sister will come over then. She'll live with me."

"That's... good," Qin Xiaowei said awkwardly, her tone carrying a hint of disappointment.

"Hey, Little Lin, do you have a sister?" Ren Lan asked, as she seemed to remember Lin Jichen being an only child.

"Yes, she's my cousin."

Both of them understood, realizing it was his cousin who was coming.

"When is your sister coming? Should I leave first?" Ren Lan asked nervously, feeling like she was about to meet his parents.

"Not sure, she said within a month, maybe a bit earlier. Don't worry, she'll let me know first."

"That's good." Ren Lan breathed a sigh of relief.

After chatting for a while, Qin Xiaowei didn't want to disturb them further and left with Tang Tang.

Lin Jichen re-entered the game.

There was still time before his appointment with Jiang Luoyu, so Lin Jichen decided to clear the Nightmare and Night Cave Ghost Ridge Secret Realms first.

The more equipment he could get, the better. If he could get a few Mysterious Grade items, that would be ideal.

Moreover, these two Secret Realms could be entered solo, unlike the Corpse King Valley which required a minimum number of players.

Lin Jichen first cleared the Nightmare Secret Realm, picking up over a dozen pieces of equipment, all Spirit Grade, none Mysterious Grade.

The drop rate was much lower than the first time.

But this was normal. The first clear, also known as pioneering in the game, had the highest drop rate and best quality.

Once the first clear was taken, the drop rate and quality would no longer be the same.

The cultivation and reputation rewards for the first clear were also the highest, with subsequent clears greatly reduced.

This was one of the reasons all guilds were eager for the first clear, regardless of the cost.

Not only could they become famous in one battle, but they also aimed for luxurious equipment and cultivation reputation.

To get more equipment, Lin Jichen cleared the Nightmare Secret Realm in all five modes: Simple, Normal, Hard, Very Hard, and Hell.

Each mode could only be cleared once per day, not just one mode.

After clearing all five modes of the Nightmare Secret Realm, Lin Jichen picked up over twenty Spirit Grade items and over thirty Ordinary Grade items.

He also got a dozen bottles of Ordinary Grade elixirs and a few bottles of Spirit Grade elixirs.

After clearing the Nightmare, Lin Jichen went to clear the Night Cave Ghost Ridge, also solo.

Having been able to handle it easily at the Qi Refining Realm, it was even simpler now at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Clearing all modes of the Night Cave Ghost Ridge, the equipment drops were slightly more than the solo Nightmare.

In total, he got over sixty Spirit Grade items and over a hundred Ordinary Grade items.

Altogether, about two hundred items, ready to be sold in the store.

Though it was a bit less, he could come back every day to clear it and replenish his stock.

Just as Lin Jichen exited the Night Cave Ghost Ridge, at the Secret Realm entrance, Li Fengwen was waiting with over a thousand members of the Blood Fiend Guild.