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With the help of Master Gongshu, the main characters cleared away the branches of the Jianmu tree around the Gongzao Division.
Then, they faced the final boss of the version – the Abundant Black Deer.
During this time, the main storyline also briefly explained the history of the Immortal Ship.
However, with Himeko's explanation, players have a general understanding of the feud between the Immortal Ship and [Abundance].
What's most concerning is Tingyun.
After defeating the [Abundant Black Deer], Tingyun sent another text message to the protagonist.
In the text message, she gave the impression that she was trying to find out the protagonist's opinion on "immortality".
Moreover, it seemed that Tingyun was still feeling sorry for the [Jianmu Fruits] that had turned to ashes.
However strange it may be, players don't think Tingyun is a villain or anything.
After all, she was the first character players encountered after arriving at the Immortal Ship, and her constant address of "benefactor" truly captivated them.
Finally, Danheng, who had been "missing" for a long time, reconnected with the protagonist and sent a message to Xingmei.
Danheng: "Our starship has deviated from its course. What's the situation on your end?"
Xing: "You're alive again?"
Danheng: "Yes, how's the situation where you are?"
Xing: "We captured Kafka, but the process went too smoothly; it's a bit strange."
Danheng: "Where are Kafka's companions? Have you seen [Blade]?"
Xing: "That man is out of control."
Dan Heng: "I understand. Be careful, that man is dangerous. I'll find a chance to shake off the Yunqi and catch up with you."
……
After the chat ended, the focus shifted back to Danheng.
Nothing particularly noteworthy happened during that time; it simply explained what happened in Danheng while the main characters were dealing with the [Abundant Mystic Deer].
In the end, Danheng and Sushang boarded the star raft heading to Danding Division, seemingly about to reunite with Xingmei and the others.
Meanwhile, Dan Shu also sent a message to the protagonist, inviting her to meet him.
This "Dan Shu" refers to a pill refiner that the protagonist found earlier, to whom the protagonist gave a pill recipe he obtained while infiltrating the "Secret Transmission of the Medicine King".
Now, it seems that the other party has thoroughly studied that pill formula.
Afterwards, the two traveled together for a while, and the players learned a little about this woman named Dan Shu.
As they were about to part ways, she suddenly pulled out a box of pills.
"This is a medicine I've concocted to prolong life and strengthen the body. I've named it the 'Cloud-Eating and Dew-Gathering Pill,' and I'd like to give it to you."
"Taking it can make one feel light and healthy, prolong life and promote health. For the anonymous traveler, it will surely make your journey more comfortable."
"Alright, I have some matters to attend to, so... farewell."
She didn't give the protagonist a chance to refuse. After saying these words, she placed the box containing the pills on the pavilion.
At this point, two options appeared in the game.
Swallow it in one gulp
Set aside
Kiana didn't even think twice before choosing the first option.
After all, based on the previous storylines involving her interactions with [Dan Shu], she felt like she was a gentle older sister.
Moreover, the two have no grudges against each other, and the other party has no reason to harm them, right?
In fact, most players will subconsciously choose the first option.
Xingmei swallowed the pill in one gulp.
"Hmm... the taste is strange, but I don't seem to have any physical discomfort..."
Unexpectedly, the next second, she felt her body begin to heat up, her breathing became difficult, and she also experienced a severe headache...
Upon seeing this, the live chat exploded with comments.
At the same time, a large number of perfectly uniform bullet comments floated by.
See? You got fooled by that mature older sister again (laughing and crying)
At this moment, the instructions given before March 7th naturally came to mind for the players.
The atmosphere in the live stream was incredibly joyful.
Kiana was at a loss for words.
It seems that the Star Girl in the game was tricked.
But actually, it was Kiana who made the choice on behalf of Xingmei, so rounding it off, it means she was deceived.
"Damn it...what good would it do to lie to me...?"
Fortunately, Xingmei's abnormal symptoms came on and went quickly.
However, she was still very concerned about her health and subconsciously wanted to go back to the Shence Mansion to ask Qingzu.
However, as soon as she entered the Shence Palace, that uncomfortable feeling started again, accompanied by hallucinations.
She mistook the Cloud Cavalry in the Shence Palace for demonic spirits and subconsciously began swinging a baseball bat.
This scene has caused concern among the players.
The pills that Dan Shu gave... could they be turning the protagonist into a monster?
However, after a thorough examination by the physicians of the Dan Ding Division, no abnormalities were found in the protagonist's body.
Finally, Qingzu lent Di Ting to the protagonist, allowing her to take Di Ting to search for Dan Shu.
"Damn it, I have to find this Dan Shu and give her a good beating!"
With Di Ting leading the way, the protagonist arrived at the Bureau of Works.
What angered her was that Dan Shu was currently with the people who had received the secret teachings of the Medicine King.
Then everything makes sense.
She was indeed deceived by Dan Shu, deceived by the mature older sister...
However, just as Xingmei was confronting the people who had passed on the secrets of the Medicine King, Dan Shu suddenly walked over to the protagonist and stopped the conflict between the two sides.
"My lord, please step back. I'll handle this fellow."
Dan Shu waved his hand: "It's alright, she's my friend."
Upon seeing this, the herbalist who possessed the secret teachings of the Medicine King was somewhat puzzled: "Leader... many of our brothers and sisters have perished at her hands."
Dan Shu glanced at the other person coldly: "I said, she is my friend, step back!"
This scene left countless players dumbfounded.
They deceived my feelings, gave me some strange medicine, and then claimed to be my friend.
What's going on here?
Moreover, after coldly dismissing the two cultivators, Dan Shu's tone softened: "I didn't expect you to come looking for me."
Xing: "You lied to me..."
Dan Shu: "I'm sorry, I lied to you about many things, but I only apologize for tricking you into taking that medicine. As for the other lies... they were all just so that we could communicate as equals."
What she meant was that the reason she concealed her identity was simply so that she could communicate with the protagonist.
Dan Shu: "It seems you've already taken the [Cloud-Eating Dew-Gathering Pill] I gave you."
"Have you noticed the change? Countless pilgrims have arrived at the immortal ship, yearning for the elixir of immortality, only to return empty-handed."
"But they guessed right, the Immortal Ship does indeed hold the secret to transforming into an immortal species. I admire you, so I want to give you this opportunity."
"By taking the [Cloud-Eating Dew-Gathering Pill], you will be able to personally experience the boundless freedom that the Compassionate Medicine King brings to your physical body."
At this point, Dan Shu's tone became somewhat puzzled: "But you seem... to be perfectly normal? Your breathing hasn't become any longer, and your aura doesn't seem to have changed...?"
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Is your constitution... different from that of ordinary people?
Star: "I have a stellar core within me."
Upon hearing this, Dan Shu was immediately shocked, followed by regret.
"In that case... with a short-lived species' body residing in a star core, the odds are against you. It seems you are destined to be forever barred from immortality."
After a pause, she softly urged, "Next, I implore you to leave Luofu...leave this conflict. Things are not as they seem."
"How did the people of the Shence Palace describe this civil war to you? The Emperor Bow Master, representing the righteous gods of the righteous temple, hunts down the evil god Shouwenzu in the universe, while the Medicine King's Secret Transmission is the evil god's henchman?"
"Is that really the case?" Dan Shu shook his head:
"You don't understand the Compassionate Medicine King, nor do you understand the Demon Bow Ancestor, but you do understand me."
"Do you see me as that kind of person?"