My Life as a Cultivator in a Game - Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Reunited With the Long Lost Golden Finger

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Character: Lu Yi

Cultivation Base: Level 6 Qi Refiner

Cultivation Technique: White Cloud Qi Refining Art (Level 2)

Arts: White Cloud Sword (Level 2), White Cloud Stance (Level 3)

Current Task: None

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Lu Yi stared at the sudden appearance of text in his line of sight and rubbed his eyes several times to confirm he wasn’t dreaming. His eyes welled up with tears, and he almost cried out, “The Golden Finger that I’ve been separated from for sixteen years, you’ve finally returned to me!”

Lu Yi was a transmigrator who had crossed over to a world called the Dawn Continent sixteen years ago.

This world was incredibly vast, filled with powerful immortal cultivators, demons, devils, devil cultivators, and various dangers.

Lu Yi had decent luck and transmigrated to a cultivation sect. His parents were both outer sect disciples. While their status was not too high, it was already quite good compared to ordinary people.

Although Lu Yi’s cultivation talent was not outstanding, it was still passable. He had reached Level 6 in the Qi Refiner stage at the age of sixteen, and he had hopes of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage and entering the inner sect before he turned twenty. This was better than his parents’ achievements.

Originally, Lu Yi’s greatest goal was to enter the inner sect, become a disciple there, live a comfortable life for a couple of hundred years, marry a few wives, have children and grandchildren, and then pass away peacefully.

However, unexpectedly, plans could not keep up with changes, and the Golden Finger appeared.

Lu Yi mentally crossed out his original goals, ‘Yoohoo, take off!’

Lu Yi studied it for a moment and realized that the Golden Finger was somewhat like a game interface, displaying his cultivation level, practiced techniques, and current task.

The sect Lu Yi belonged to was called the White Cloud Sect. The White Cloud Qi Refining Art was the basic cultivation technique of the White Cloud Sect, capable of being cultivated up to the Foundation Establishment stage. The White Cloud Sword and White Cloud Stance were basic arts, suitable for Qi Refiner cultivators like him.

The last section, Current Task, seemed to be about tasks, but Lu Yi did not know how to pick up tasks. He could not figure it out and thought for a moment before quietly calling out in his mind, “System Spirit?”

After waiting for a moment and not receiving a response, he realized that it seemed to be just a simple interface.

Lu Yi used his thoughts to tap on the interface a few times, but there was no response. He felt somewhat speechless and thought, ‘How is this Golden Finger supposed to be used?’

Just then, a gentle female voice came from outside the door, “Yi, are you awake?”

It was Lu Yi’s mother’s voice.

Lu Yi snapped back to attention and replied, “Yes, I’m awake.”

Lu Yi got out of bed and decided to continue his exploration after breakfast. Leaving his room, he entered the main building. In the hall, a handsome middle-aged man and an elegant woman were seated at the table.

These two were Lu Yi’s parents in this world, Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi. Beside them was a graceful maid named Bai Lingling.

As an outer sect disciple of the White Cloud Sect, Lu Yi held a somewhat respectable position, but it was not high. They only had one maid, Bai Lingling, who took care of chores like laundry, cooking, and cleaning.

“Yi, come sit down and have breakfast,” Wang Siqi smiled and said.

Lu Gaoyang, as the father, was a bit more stern. He glanced at Lu Yi and furrowed his brows, saying, “Why did you wake up so late today? Don’t slack off on the path of cultivation. Do you understand?”

Lu Yi took a seat and replied, “Yes, Father.”

Wang Siqi gave Lu Gaoyang a stern look and said, “Yi’s talent is better than yours. He’s joining the inner sect in the future. There’s no need for you to educate him.”

Lu Gaoyang rolled his eyes in exasperation, his face darkening a bit. He lowered his head and started eating.

Honestly, Lu Yi’s talent was indeed a bit better than Lu Gaoyang’s. Wang Siqi’s words left him without a way to retort.

Watching Liu Gaoyang’s sulking, Lu Yi chuckled. His parents often bickered like that, but their relationship was strong and they treated him well. Lu Yi was content.

Just then, Lu Gaoyang remembered something and said, “By the way, the Outer Sect Grand Competition is in a month. Since you’ve reached Level 6 in the Qi Refiner stage this year, you should participate. It’s a chance to gain experience, regardless of your rank.”

The White Cloud Sect held an annual grand competition for outer sect disciples. There were rewards based on ranking. The top ten participants could directly enter the inner sect without going through the assessment.

However, the grand competition was fierce. There were over ten thousand outer sect disciples in the White Cloud Sect, and several thousand were at Level 5 Qi Refiner or above. It was intense.

Lu Yi had not participated last year as he was only at the Level 5 Qi Refiner stage.

Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi had advised against it, fearing that Lu Yi might not even pass the preliminary selection and that it would affect his cultivation mentality.

This year, since Lu Yi had reached the Level 6 Qi Refiner stage, he could at least give it a try. Passing the preliminary selection should not be a problem.

Lu Yi nodded and said, “I understand, Father.”

Just then, Lu Yi lowered his head and his gaze flickered. In his vision, the interface had changed.

Task: Participate in the White Cloud Sect’s Outer Sect Grand Competition. Rewards vary based on ranking.

Accept: Yes/No

‘So, the task module worked like this? Could I trigger tasks myself?’ Lu Yi pondered. He felt like he understood the purpose of the Golden Finger a bit more.

‘Accept a task and receive rewards? Isn’t that just like playing a game? This was right up my alley. I had played plenty of games in his previous life, including World of Warcraft, Swordsman Online, and Blade & Soul.’ Lu Yi thought.

Since Lu Yi was already planning to participate in the grand competition, he had no reason to refuse. He used his will to select ‘Yes’ and accepted the task. Then, he noticed a change in his interface.

Current Task: Participate in the White Cloud Sect Outer Sect Grand Competition

Looking at those words, Lu Yi had a bold idea. He glanced at Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi, smiling. He asked, “Father, Mother, do you need me to do anything for you? Do you want a leg massage or a back rub?”

Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi stared at Lu Yi inexplicably, they were puzzled by Lu Yi’s offer.

Lu Gaoyang rolled his eyes, somewhat speechless. He said, “Just focus on your cultivation! If you don’t have anything to do, go and practice the White Cloud Sword ten times in the morning!”

Task: Practice the White Cloud Sword 10 times (Progress: 0/10)

Reward: White Cloud Sword level +1

Accept: Yes/No

Seeing the text before him, a wild grin spread across Lu Yi’s face. He quietly accepted the task. It was just as he had guessed.

“I understand, Father. I’ll complete the task!” said Lu Yi excitedly.

Seeing Lu Yi’s excited expression, Wang Siqi, as a mother, felt a bit worried. She reached out to touch his forehead and asked, “Yi, are you okay? You’re not running a fever, are you?”

Lu Yi’s smile froze. He had gotten a bit too excited. He had not controlled himself. He told himself that he needed to calm down.

With a forced smile, Lu Yi cleared his throat and said, “Mother, I’m fine. I’ll go practice now.”

Lu Yi grabbed two meat buns and hurried out. He needed to complete the task quickly and earn the rewards.