Jujutsu: Eight Magical Skills At The Beginning, Admission Is A Special Level

Chapter 22: A Million Words Omitted Here

Upon hearing that he had become a disciple of the Heaven Ascending Gate, Zhu Kui's expression became strange. Soon, he realized what had happened and proudly raised his head, giving Lu Bei a proud expression.

Indeed, it is I.

Pah, who are you trying to fool!

Lu Bei was momentarily stunned, but then responded with an admiring smile.

Between the two brothers, it was clear to everyone who was who. Lu Bei didn't expose the truth and instead chatted with Zhu Bo, expressing his admiration for the disciples of the Heaven Ascending Gate.

From their manner, it seemed that no one had recommended them, otherwise they would have been immediately accepted.

Before transmigrating, Lu Bei had seen posts about the Heaven Ascending Gate on the official forum, but he didn't have a deep impression. It wasn't until Wei Mao mentioned that the Heaven Ascending Gate was involved in tomb raiding that he remembered a few key words.

Before discussing the posts, let's first talk about the players who made them.

As everyone knows, players are a group of magical creatures. How they play and what they play doesn't matter; what matters most is that they have fun.

Most players enter the game to fight monsters, level up, and complete quests. However, there is a small exception. They don't like fighting monsters and only take on quests when they feel like it. Their enjoyment in the game comes from exploring maps.

Because holographic technology is so realistic, Nine States World quickly attracted a large number of players who loved exploration. They called themselves "life players" and were never tired of exploring new worlds.

The world was full of spiritual energy, and every frame was a beautiful and colorful paradise. You could randomly take a screenshot and use it as your desktop background. It was even more impressive than the real world.

Life players were deeply immersed in this world and, after discovering the business opportunities of uploading videos, combined their interests and hobbies with work, becoming a unique type of professional player.

There were those who focused on tourism, those who specialized in cooking, those who raised spirit pets, and those who specialized in taking pictures of beautiful female NPCs...

Oh, almost forgot about the fishing enthusiasts.

Among them, the most popular channel was the thrilling and exciting relic exploration channel.

Although it was called relic exploration, those who understood knew that relics were hard to come by. The majority were controlled by major sects and factions, and the prestigious "secret realms" were left for their own disciples to explore. These players didn't have the resources, so they could only explore small "relics."

Soon, the infamous Heaven Ascending Gate caught their attention.

Based on the players' exploration, they summarized a quick way to encounter Heaven Ascending Gate NPCs. When creating an account, they would fill in their interests as archaeology and history, and their idols as Hu Bayi and Indiana Jones. Then, they would encounter one or two Heaven Ascending Gate disciples in the newbie village.

Strictly speaking, the Heaven Ascending Gate was not an orthodox sect, but a loose alliance. They didn't have any requirements for the background of their disciples. As long as someone vouched for them and paid a membership fee, whether they were human or demon, they could join.

There were a large number of true and false relic clues within the alliance that could be purchased with money. They also recycled Law Treasures and secret martial arts manuals excavated from relics, sold feng shui secrets, and even rented out professional guides. You could spend money to find an expert to accompany you into the tomb.

It was a magical alliance, but due to the mixed quality of its members, its reputation was getting worse and it was being rejected by mainstream cultivators.

The posts that Lu Bei had seen were made by a disciple of the Heaven Ascending Gate. This person was a professional online celebrity who specialized in tomb raiding and took a suspenseful route. However, due to excessive infighting, he had more fans than haters.

He became famous because of a relic excavation where his luck exploded. He obtained a Supreme Grade martial art and a Law Treasure that combined offense and defense. His ranking on the regional power ranking soared to the top fifty, causing a wave of tomb raiding enthusiasm.

Professional players envied and hated him. They envied his luck and cursed him for wasting treasures. They criticized him for randomly allocating points to his account in the early stages, which prevented him from fully unleashing the true power of the Supreme Grade martial art.

If it were them, they would definitely...

A million words of reply content omitted here.

Returning to the main topic, this post had been repeatedly dug up for a long time. It was posted during version 1.0 and could still be seen in version 3.0.

Upon Wei Mao's reminder, Lu Bei took out the Tranquil State map from his study and quickly identified the general area.

The server hasn't opened yet, let alone version 3.0. Lu Bei thought that treasures should belong to those who are virtuous, and this tomb... no, this treasure should be his to take.

Considering his current strength, Lu Bei didn't dare to take risks and had no intention of finding someone to cooperate with. He planned to get closer to the Zhu brothers first. When the time was right, he would find a few disposable NPCs to explore together.

It would be best if the Zhu brothers helped and recommended him to enter Heaven Ascending Gate. With his qualifications, he can learn some feng shui and formation-breaking skills, making the treasure acquisition more secure.

"Brother Lu, are you really not bothered by Heaven Ascending Gate's bad reputation?"

"Bad reputation? What do you mean, those prejudices?"

Lu Bei shook his head in surprise and said, "There is no right or wrong in the world, so there is no such thing as right or wrong. It's just a matter of different perspectives. Others think that Heaven Ascending Gate has done all sorts of bad things, but they have never thought about the deeper meaning behind Heaven Ascending Gate's survival."

"Is that true?"

"Of course."

Lu Bei continued, "Relics are a good thing. The prestigious sects may claim to disdain them, but behind closed doors, they have fought over them countless times."

This statement is not nonsense. In version 2.0 of the national war, the Extreme Monarch Sect invaded the enemy's territory outside of Wu Zhou after discovering a relic, but they were brutally defeated and invaded in return.

"Heaven Ascending Gate has a bad reputation, but it's because they didn't give their consent. Plus, some disciples are not honest in their actions. They see any tomb as a relic, which gives the major sects a chance to criticize them. If their reputation were good, that would be strange..."

"Uh, I speak my mind. Don't be upset, both of you. Some tombs should indeed not be disturbed, as it tarnishes one's character."

"Brother Lu is absolutely right. We brothers also feel the same way. Please continue."

"Furthermore, even if we take a step back, the treasures hidden within the relics have been buried underground for hundreds or even thousands of years, covered in dust and eventually decaying into soil. It's such a waste."

Lu Bei lamented, "The painstaking efforts of the predecessors are buried underground and cannot shine brightly. Whenever I think of this, my heart aches. I believe the predecessors would also feel deep regret if they knew about this."

"That's absolutely true."

Zhu Bo applauded and raised his cup, instantly enlivening the atmosphere at the table.

Except for Zhu Kui, he was not present in the atmosphere.

Zhu Kui has always felt that grave robbing is immoral and should not disturb the long-resting ancestors. The idea that treasures are covered in dust is pure nonsense. It's just a nice way of saying it. If people truly felt regret, they would have buried the treasures with them from the beginning.

Immoral things should not be done. If one wants to live comfortably and eat well, a little immorality is enough, such as engaging in business that involves selling inferior goods at a higher price.

Unfortunately, Zhu Bo always manages to bring hidden income to their family business. Uncle Zhu Ting has greatly benefited from it, so Zhu Kui enjoys the benefits as well. He doesn't dare to speak nonsense in front of his older brother and uncle.

"Brother Lu, since you have the intention, I won't hide it. With me as a guarantee, I will recommend you to join Heaven Ascending Gate. What do you think?"

"Brother Bo, you are righteous. I am grateful beyond words. Just..."

Lu Bei hesitated for a while but didn't dare to say it and drank his cup in one gulp.

No need to say anything, it's all in the wine.

Everyone enjoyed themselves. Lu Bei accompanied the two brothers to the door, waving his hand several times, reluctant to part.

In the carriage, Zhu Kui sighed, "Big brother, this is different from what we agreed on. That kid is a jinx for both of us. If you didn't want to push him away, why did you bring him into the group?"

"Heaven Ascending Gate has a bad reputation, I don't mind. But Uncle can't be involved. By bringing him into Heaven Ascending Gate, I'm afraid he will try to tarnish his own reputation," Zhu Bo laughed.

"I see, but..."

Zhu Kui frowned, "I still think that kid has ulterior motives. If you take him to rob graves, you better be careful."

"Don't worry, he's still young. Can he be better at knife skills than me and understand tomb robbing more than I do?"

Zhu Bo chuckled, "When the time comes, whether he lives or dies, I will have the final say. If he dares to be clever, he will be like jumping into a river with a coffin, seeking his own destruction."

"That's true."

(End of this chapter)