Global Dungeon: I Can See the Status Bar

At the city gate, Lu Wenwu squinted his eyes and glanced upward.

For cultivators, the ten-meter-high city walls couldn’t be said to offer no defense, but at least it was utterly useless.

Never mind the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, even a martial arts expert with excellent Lightweight Skills could easily leap over it.

It seemed to serve only as a division between the inner and outer city.

It was now afternoon, and there weren’t many people coming and going at the city gate.

Nearly none were leaving, and most entering were low-tier cultivators returning from hunting or gathering.

Perhaps they had a good harvest today, so they decided to return early.

Soon, it was Lu Wenwu’s turn.

He mimicked the person before him, taking out a low-grade Spirit Stone and handing it over.

”Stay for one month.”

Within Celestial Star City, due to the shade of the spirit vein and the Spirit Gathering Array, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was more abundant than outside.

To prevent large numbers of loose cultivators from coming in for free benefits, Celestial Star City charges a basic fee, which deters many who don’t spend more and are just for company.

”Fellow Daoist, please keep this safe. It’s your credential, allowing free entry and exit within Celestial Star City for a month. If time is nearing expiry, the star point on the Star Token will flash red as a reminder.”

The late-stage Qi Refining young cultivator took the Spirit Stone and handed over a token with a white star point to Lu Wenwu, giving him a slight smile.

”Fellow Daoist, you appear unfamiliar; is this your first visit to Celestial Star City?”

Having spent long days at the city gate, he had seen many types of cultivators and honed his skills in recognizing people and things.

Can’t be 100% sure, but he’s at least 90% sure.

Though unable to discern specific cultivation levels, he could feel Lu Wenwu’s fierce aura and the indifferent gleam in his eyes, scanning everything with curiosity.

From experience, he judged this person to be a cultivator who frequently battles Demon Beasts for training.

Perhaps passing through, entering the city to buy materials and supplies for a brief rest.

Buying one-month entry rights suggests a wealthy family background and no lack of Spirit Stones.

”Indeed, it’s my first time here, why?” Lu Wenwu asked, puzzled.

”You’ve misunderstood, fellow Daoist; I meant no other intention.”

The young cultivator smiled, stepping aside, and gesturing towards several waiting Qi Refining Junior Cultivators beyond the gate.

”Celestial Star City has a history of several hundred years. The businesses within are diverse and vary in quality. As it’s your first time here, if you have specific affairs to handle, it might require some tedious effort.”

”These juniors are very knowledgeable about city affairs. If needed, you can rent one as a guide or servant. During the rental period, they will be fully informative and offer considerate service, saving you much time on handling trivialities.”

”Hm? You even have official guides here? That’s surprising.” Lu Wenwu expressed his astonishment.

Having often read novels in his previous life, he wasn’t unfamiliar with specialized professions in this cultivation world.

But this time, it’s officially offered, and apparently, they can be hired for menial tasks, which surprised Lu Wenwu.

”What’s the price?” Lu Wenwu couldn’t help but ask.

The young cultivator promptly replied, ”For a regular guide, one low-grade Spirit Stone per hour, starting from when you enter the city gate. Our guides are considered living maps and walking encyclopedias, well worth the price.”

”For assistant rental, fifteen low-grade Spirit Stones per day, with the standard working hours being six hours a day. You can set the time personally.”

”Of course, if you want him to work longer, you can negotiate directly with them. But please remember, Celestial Star City is not an ordinary loose cultivator city, and guides cannot be coerced by force within the city.”

”If you wish to rent an assistant, a simple name and temporary address registration will be required; I hope you’ll kindly understand.”

Lu Wenwu now had a first impression of the Celestial Star Sect.

Professional.

The service industry is well executed.

Management is orderly, and the gathering places for mortal outsiders are well organized.

They even protect the rights of working cultivators, which is the most unusual part.

This seems unique to Celestial Star City.

In terms of ensuring cultivators’ rights, they are far ahead.

”Interesting, then I’ll take a guide.” Lu Wenwu nodded slightly, ”Find me a clever one.”

”Rest assured, fellow Daoist will be satisfied.” The young cultivator cupped his hands, ”Xiaowu, serve this fellow Daoist well.”

”Yes.”

The boy named Xiaowu, with third-layer Qi Refining Cultivation, immediately stepped out, smiling, and saluted Lu Wenwu.

”Greetings, elder. Please call me Xiaowu.”

”Xiaowu? Ha, that’s a nice name. When I wandered the martial arts world, people called me Brother Wu; it seems we have fate.”

Lu Wenwu found it amusing, casually grabbing a handful of Spirit Stones without counting, and stuffed it into Xiaowu’s hands.

Anyway, they’re free, and it doesn’t matter how much he gives.

The large pile of Spirit Stones, glimmering green and hefty, left Xiaowu stunned, holding them in his arms, unsure of what to do.

There had been generous patrons who gave rewards before.

But receiving so much at once was unprecedented.

Especially when he hadn’t done anything yet.

It wasn’t just him; the other waiting young boys and girls, as well as the previously composed young cultivator and other queued Qi Refining cultivators were left amazed.