The Golden Finger Lost for Sixteen Years

Character: Lu Yi

Cultivation: Qi Refining Sixth Layer

Cultivation Art: "White Cloud Qi Guiding Art" (lv2)

Techniques: "White Cloud Swordplay" (lv2), "White Cloud Footwork" (lv3)

Current Task: None

Lu Yi stared at the words that had suddenly appeared in his vision. He rubbed his eyes several times before confirming that he was not dreaming.

His eyes reddened, and he almost burst into tears. My Golden Finger that's been lost for sixteen years—you've finally come looking for me!

Lu Yi was a transmigrator. Sixteen years ago, he had transmigrated into this world known as Heaven's Will Continent.

This world was vast beyond measure. There were powerful immortal cultivators, demons, devils, Heretical Cultivators, and all manner of dangers.

Lu Yi's luck had been fairly good. He had transmigrated into an immortal cultivation sect, and both his parents were Outer Sect Elders. Though their status was not particularly high, it was already quite decent compared to ordinary people.

Lu Yi's own cultivation talent was not especially outstanding, but it was passable. At sixteen, he had already reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer. He had hope of reaching Foundation Establishment before turning twenty and entering the inner sect, where he could do even better than his parents.

Originally, Lu Yi's greatest goal had been to join the inner sect, become an elder there someday, live happily for two or three hundred years, marry a few wives, have a house full of children and grandchildren, and then die a natural death.

Who would have thought that plans could not keep up with change? His Golden Finger had actually appeared!

Lu Yi silently crossed out his original goal in his heart.

Woohoo, time to soar!

Lu Yi studied it for a while and discovered that this Golden Finger was somewhat like a game interface. It displayed his cultivation level, as well as the cultivation arts and techniques he practiced.

The sect Lu Yi belonged to was called the White Cloud Sect. The "White Cloud Qi Guiding Art" was the sect's foundational cultivation art, capable of cultivating one to the Foundation Establishment realm. The "White Cloud Swordplay" and "White Cloud Footwork" were foundational techniques, likewise used by Qi Refining cultivators.

Judging from its literal meaning, the final field, Current Task, should be related to missions. He just did not know how to accept one.

Lu Yi failed to figure it out. After thinking for a moment, he softly called out in his mind, "System Sprite?"

After waiting for a while with no response, Lu Yi nodded to himself. Hmm... it seemed to be nothing more than a simple interface.

Lu Yi tapped the interface a few times with his thoughts, but there was still no reaction. He felt rather speechless. So how was this Golden Finger supposed to be used?

Just then, a gentle female voice came from outside the door. "Yi'er, are you up?"

That was Lu Yi's mother's voice.

Lu Yi came back to his senses and answered, "I'm up."

He rolled out of bed, planning to continue his research after breakfast.

After leaving his room, Lu Yi headed to the Main Hall beside it. Inside the hall sat a handsome middle-aged man and a delicate-looking woman at the table.

They were Lu Yi's father and mother in this life, Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi.

Beside them stood a pretty maid named Bai Lingling.

As Outer Sect Elders of the White Cloud Sect, they had some standing in the outer sect, though not much. They only had one maid, who was usually responsible for washing clothes, cooking, and cleaning.

"Yi'er is here. Come, sit down and have breakfast," Wang Siqi said with a smile.

As the father, Lu Gaoyang was somewhat more stern. He glanced at Lu Yi and frowned. "Why did you get up so late today? The road of cultivation cannot be neglected. Do you understand?"

Lu Yi sat down. "I understand, Father."

Wang Siqi shot Lu Gaoyang a glare. "Yi'er's talent is better than yours. He'll be entering the inner sect in the future. Does he need you to teach him?"

The corner of Lu Gaoyang's mouth twitched. His face darkened slightly, and he rolled his eyes helplessly before lowering his head to eat.

To be honest, Lu Yi's talent was indeed a little better than Lu Gaoyang's. Wang Siqi's words left Lu Gaoyang unable to argue.

Watching Lu Gaoyang withdraw into himself, Lu Yi grinned. His parents in this life often bickered, but their relationship was very good, and they treated him well too. Lu Yi was quite content.

Just then, Lu Gaoyang seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, right. In one month, it'll be this year's Outer Sect Competition. You've reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer this year, so sign up when the time comes. Don't worry about placing high—just treat it as experience."

The White Cloud Sect held an Outer Sect Competition every year. Those who ranked highly received rewards, and anyone who made the top ten could enter the inner sect directly without even needing to complete an assessment mission.

However, only cultivators at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer or above could participate. The White Cloud Sect was enormous, with over a hundred thousand Outer Sect Disciples and tens of thousands at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer or above. One could easily imagine how fierce the competition was.

Lu Yi had been at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer last year, so he had not signed up.

Neither Lu Gaoyang nor Wang Siqi had suggested that Lu Yi participate. After all, he might not even pass the Preliminary Selection. Not only would he embarrass himself for nothing, it could also affect his cultivation mindset.

This year, Lu Yi had already reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, so he could go and broaden his horizons. At the very least, passing the Preliminary Selection should not be much of a problem.

Lu Yi nodded and smiled. "I understand, Father."

Just then, Lu Yi suddenly lowered his head, his gaze flickering because the interface in his vision had changed.

Task:

Participate in the White Cloud Sect Outer Sect Competition. Reward determined by ranking.

Accept: Yes/No

So that was how the task module worked? He triggered tasks himself?

Lu Yi felt that he was beginning to understand how this Golden Finger worked.

Accept tasks and receive rewards? Wasn't that just playing a game? He was good at that. He had played plenty of games in his previous life—Magic Beast, JX3, Moonlight Blade, and all sorts of others.

Lu Yi had already intended to participate in the competition, so naturally, he had no reason to refuse. He touched "Yes" with his will and accepted the task.

Then Lu Yi noticed that his interface had changed slightly.

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

Looking at that line, a bold idea formed in Lu Yi's heart. He looked at Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi, smiling. "Father, Mother, is there anything you need me to do? Would you like me to massage your legs or rub your shoulders or something?"

"???"

Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi both looked at Lu Yi in bafflement, their heads full of question marks.

Lu Gaoyang rolled his eyes helplessly. "Just focus on cultivating properly, brat! If you really have nothing to do, practice the White Cloud Swordplay ten times for me this morning!"

Task:

Practice the White Cloud Swordplay ten times (Progress: 0/10)

Reward: White Cloud Swordplay level +1

Accept: Yes/No

As Lu Yi looked at the words before him, the corners of his mouth rose wildly. He silently accepted the task. Just as he had guessed!

"I understand, Father. I'll definitely complete the task!"

Seeing how excited Lu Yi was, Wang Siqi felt a little worried as his mother. She reached out and touched his forehead. "Yi'er, are you all right? You're not running a fever, are you?"

Lu Yi's smile froze. He had gotten a little too excited and lost control for a moment... He still needed to calm down.

Lu Yi gave an awkward laugh. "Mother, I'm fine. I'll go cultivate first."

Lu Yi grabbed two meat buns and ran out. He needed to complete the task and get the reward first.