cultivating with the game

12

In the mysterious cultivation world, Go Han and Go Su had arrived at the Water Pavilion, a place famous for its special dishes that could strengthen one's cultivation. The Pavilion is surrounded by beautiful water ornaments and filled with the aroma of tempting food.

However, what made this situation unusual was the presence of the five young men who used to frequently oppress Go Han within the sect. Those who were originally mortal enemies, strangely enough, had turned into friends after they played games together. Today, after spending 5 hours playing the game, they agreed to eat together at the Water Pavilion.

These five young men were actually from merchant families, and even though they had knowledge of cultivation, their cultivation level was still average. Today, they had all gathered in the Water Pavilion to test whether their cultivation levels had actually increased as they thought.

A waiter politely brought a pre-ordered menu. "Young master, please enjoy our special dish: Elixer of Heavenly Cakra and Sushi Sutra," he said, revealing dishes believed to have extraordinary abilities.

Go Han, while recalling his past, said, "I also have my own money, don't ever think I've never tasted this." Since realizing his inability to increase his cultivation, his father often bought special foods, including food from this Water Pavilion.

However, young Master Ming tried to explain the benefits of the menus in more detail, even if Go Han might have gotten tired of them already. "The Celestial Qi Elixir is made from a rare herb that helps open up the energy centers in the body, increases the flow of energy, and accelerates the growth of cultivation," said Young Master Ming, trying to convince Go Han.

Go Su tried to create a more harmonious atmosphere by asking about the gaming experience they had recently experienced. Young master Meng with a feisty smile told how the game had changed the way they thought about cultivation.

"Of course," said Young Master Meng, "since playing the game, we have begun to understand how to fight without relying on spiritual energy completely.

This is something we have always considered impossible. With that game, we learned to see opportunities, exploit enemy weaknesses, and optimize our techniques."

While listening to Young Master Mei's explanation, Go Han felt an unexpected form of jealousy. He, who had previously considered himself a reliable player in cultivation, felt left behind by this new development.

 Inside the atmosphere of the amazing Water Pavilion restaurant, Go Han suddenly forgot his previous anger. He chose to shift the conversation to a lighter topic, the gaming world they had recently faced. Vigorously, he said, "You know, Kiel, the main character in the game, is so powerful and domineering among the other characters. But the owner of the play shop, Nara, is strangely able to reach the next stage. Who do you think is really that strong among these four characters?"

Young master Ming, who was previously pensive, raised his head and thought about the question. He responded, "Did the store owner ever play games too?"

Go Su, with typical enthusiasm, shook his head and said, "We've seen him play, and in fact it's when the game ends."

Young master Ming was startled and declared loudly, "You guys saw the end of this story? Why don't I know? Hurry up, explain it to me!"

This question provoked a reaction from their other friends, who were now full of interest. They want to know what is going on in the game and why the store owner was able to get it done so quickly.

Most of them have chosen QL characters, who are the leaders in that game world. However, despite their strong character, they failed to finish the game, so the news that the shop owner managed to surprise them.

Go Han, who at first might feel left behind in the game, suddenly felt excited. He laughed at the shopkeeper with a hint of victory in his voice. "Said the shop owner, this story can actually be won if all the characters play together. Never play alone without teaming up with another character."

Go Han was a little embarrassed when he realized that his weakness had been lacking in coordination with other characters. This was a valuable lesson he had obtained today, and he felt happy to share it with his friends.

The conversation shifts to an in-game battle situation, where their characters are confronted by monstrous monsters.

 However, what makes the conversation even more interesting is what they get every time they manage to defeat the enemy in the game.

"Was the crystal useful?"Ask young master Ming.

"Well, don't I know?"go Han said surprised.

"I don't know, I think they are just decorations in the game "he said in a regretful voice.

Haha.

Go Han burst into laughter when he heard that young Master Ming actually took the time to retrieve the crystals that fell as the enemy was killed. Go Han, who was usually the downtrodden one, felt proud because he became the one who was asked to explain something.

Young master Ming exclaimed with vigor, "Come, young master Go, what do those crystals mean? Have you gathered a lot of them?" This question immediately attracted the attention of those around them.

"The monster?the game?what'sthat?"

"Maybe they just returned from a mission against monsters, right, but where are there monsters now?"

Some of the customers in the blue Pavilion were noisy, but this conversation was overheard by others including Go Han himself.

Go Han laughed proudly, feeling like an expert in the game. This makes people more curious. What makes these crystals so valuable? Does this cultivation restaurant offer anything more special compared to the elixir and Sushi Sutra?

"Young Master Go, is there something funny here?" asked the young master meng with a serious face.

Go Han explained excitedly, "These crystals are small suns that can be used to enhance the attributes of our characters in the game. They have magical powers that allow us to fight monsters more effectively and earn more rewards. I have gathered a large number of them, and it has helped our characters become stronger."

Young master Ming and the others listened attentively, amazed by Go Han's knowledge. They now realized that the online gaming Pavilion not only promised an increase in cultivation in the real world, but also valuable items that could strengthen their characters in the game world.

While Go Han and his friends were engaged in an increasingly interesting conversation, some of the people sitting near them suddenly began to turn their eyes and whispers of attention towards the group.

One of them whispered in a pondering tone, "I know him. It was young Master Go who always failed to achieve any improvement in his lessons. You know, he's been taking exams for four years in a row but he always fails."

The friend sitting beside him was also startled and asked, "Oh, is that him who always has trouble getting up to the second floor in the Blue Pavilion?"

The first friend nodded, "Yes, that's it. But, just now I heard the rumor that there was a recent increase. He managed to climb to the second floor after four hours on the first floor. I wonder, why has there been such a rapid increase in the last few weeks?"

This conversation about Go Han and his sudden change immediately caught the attention of the other people around them. The atmosphere became increasingly crowded with discussions about the extraordinary changes experienced by young Master Go.

However, there was someone who was more hesitant in this conversation and whispered in a skeptical tone, "I used to hear young Master Meng and Young Master Go being hostile, but why did they seem to get along already now, huh uh?"

Others listening to this whisper began to question the relationship between young Master Go and young Master Meng. They try to connect a common thread that connects two characters who used to have disagreements, but now seem to have eased their opposition.

The people who were whispering earlier tried to link Go Han's cultivation improvement to something called "games" and "monsters," even though they seemed unfamiliar with the concept.

One of them asked curiously, "But what is a game? What is a monster?"

A question from a curious person was finally asked by one of those who had been curious. With great curiosity, he approached Go Han's desk, unwittingly by Go Han and his friends who didn't seem to know him.

With a hint of displeasure expressed through their gazes, the question was carefully asked, "Excuse me, may I ask, is this Young Master Go?"

Go Han who understood that the question was a curious form, answered with a controlled expression. Likewise, young Master Ming and his companions had seen a significant increase in their motivation after playing the game.

Go Han shook his head, as if thinking about his answer, then said, "Yes, I am Go Han." He felt somewhat displeased by their sudden attraction towards him.

The person who asks then reveals the real question that tickles their curiosity. "I heard there was an improvement in your cultivation. What have you done to achieve it? And, what are the 'games' and 'monsters' that you talked about earlier?"

Go Han, Young Master Ming, and the others felt a little selfish and did not want to give too much information about their new improvement. They decided to hide the truth and answer wisely.

Go Han gave a simple answer, "I just practice a lot and take elixirs and pills."

The person asking the question is increasingly convinced that the group is protecting important facts, and their curiosity is growing stronger. He tried again in a condescending tone, perhaps hoping to get more information. However, this time he was faced by young Master Ming who firmly replied, "We are here to have fun and enjoy food. We don't want to be bothered by irrelevant people."

The answer might seem unusual, but Young Master Ming and his group had a complicated background in the cultivation world. They do not want to divulge their secrets to strangers.

Despite feeling annoyed, the person who asked first decided to step back and return to their table. But that doesn't mean he'll stop looking.

What Go Han and the others didn't know was that these people started peeking at their group's activities from that night. They wanted to know the secret behind the tremendous improvement the group had achieved. The more they thought about it, the more curious they were. They had the intention to wait for the right time to dig deeper.

All this happened early the next morning 'Where early in the morning Go Han had already come out and Go Su waited patiently at the door.

Go Han was getting ready to go to the online game store again, feeling elated after his increase in constipation he felt last night. His father also praised and gave kind words to him, which made him see the face of happiness that he had rarely witnessed in recent years.

However, he did not realize that there were some people following him from behind. Perhaps his happiness made him forget to be careful, even more so because the group that used to be his stalkers had become his friends. The trip to the online game store only takes about 10 minutes using the ability to lighten the body.

Amidst the journey towards the online game store, their group suddenly met young Master Ming who looked a little annoyed. He felt he should have come first, but it seemed that Go Han and his group were faster.

Young master Ming, with a somewhat awkward expression, greeted him, "Hello, Go Han, we will also go to this shop."

Go Han replied with a smile, "Hello, of course. Let's go together."

Although there was an unpleasant feeling between them due to the competition, they still greeted each other politely. They respect each other, because they are partners in playing online games.

Eventually, this group of people arrived together in front of a store named "Online Game Pavilion." After everyone entered, the stalkers who followed him from behind came out of their camouflage and stood in front of the shop with doubtful gazes.

They felt confused about the purpose of this group's arrival to the ugly little shop. Previously, they had suspected that this group would head to remote places like mountains or deserts for meditation or cultivation practice. However, it seems the real goal is to go to an online gaming store that seems fragile.

One of them spoke in a brooding tone, "I think they will go to remote places to cultivate. It never crossed my mind that they would come to a store like this."

The next friend nodded in agreement, "Yes, this is really strange. What can they look for in a place like this? Does this store have anything we don't know?"

The question of why they came to this store still hung in the air, and these stalkers felt confused and doubted the true reason behind the group's visit.