Simulator: Starting as a Green Snake and Transforming into a Dragon

At this moment, Gu Yuchuan was unaware that such a significant event had occurred at the core of Yunhaize. Lying on his bed, the silk sheets were soft and comfortable. He was now thinking about what to do in the future. To be honest, he really didn't want to get involved in the war. After all, he had his cheat-like abilities and didn't need to fight for his future.

That's why he sought out weapon crafting; skilled technicians don't need to be on the front lines anywhere.

He thought about it and felt that this path was feasible, so he decided to simulate it to see if this direction was actually viable.

He took a good bath and lit a high-grade calming incense stick. This incense could calm the mind and spirit. He hoped that he could draw a talent for weapon crafting this time. Although he was already a weapon crafter, he could feel that his talent was just so-so. It was enough for now, but it would definitely not be enough in the future.

He bowed to the sky with his tail: "Three Pure Ones above, Buddha Tathagata, Goddess Nuwa, Jade Emperor, I beg you, please let me draw a talent for weapon crafting. If that's not possible, Muhammad, Jehovah, please bless me too, I beg you." After he finished bowing, he began to simulate.

[Congratulations, host, on starting the fourteenth simulation. We will now begin drawing talents.]

[Ring ring, ring ring, the alarm clock is ringing, reminding the host to wash their hands before drawing the card.]

He had already bathed and burned incense this time, so there was no need to do it again. Under the spread of the fragrance, he felt very calm, as if he were sitting on a cloud. A gentle breeze swept by, as if all the troubles of the world had disappeared without a trace.

[White Talent: Scale Enhancement; White Talent: Swiftness; Blue Talent: Master Refiner (Your talent in refining is enough to make you a Tier 3 Refiner.)]

He shouted, "This fragrance can't calm my mind! That's a third-tier weapon refiner! Someone who can refine magical treasures! If I advance to the Golden Core stage and become a third-tier weapon refiner, even Nascent Soul stage experts will have to call me Master Gu! Well, I have another source of capital to rise to power!" He was overjoyed.

On the first day, you took the magical artifacts you had crafted to see the Xuan Turtle Demon General, informing him that you were now a weapon refiner and that you planned to open a shop. The Xuan Turtle Demon General agreed and was willing to vouch for you, guaranteeing the safety of the Linlang Pavilion. However, he demanded 10% of the profits, which you also agreed to. After you left, the news that Mingxi had a weapon refiner and was preparing to open its shop spread throughout the outskirts of Yunhai Marsh. Your name also became known to most people.

The next day, you began preparations for the opening of Linlang Pavilion. You refined five more Green Snake Poison Needles. Although this wasn't a large quantity, you felt it would be sufficient. You were confident you could handle the matter well. You appointed Bai Ming to assist you in managing Linlang Pavilion; after all, who doesn't like a beautiful shop assistant?

On the third day, you originally planned to open your business, but the battle began. The entire outer perimeter of Yunhai Marsh was at war with the Beast Taming Sect, disrupting your opening plans. Before you could even go to find the Xuan Turtle Demon General, he sent you a message offering to spare you from the war in exchange for five low-grade magic artifacts per month. However, you had to send a subordinate at the mid-stage of Qi Refining to represent you. You readily agreed, rewarded Pei Yu with a Heart-Protecting Mirror, and sent her off.

[Day Four. You worked through the night to forge several magical artifacts as payment for not participating in the war this month. The Linglang Pavilion officially opened, and within a morning, all the magical artifacts were sold out. Your net profit exceeded a thousand spirit stones, making you extremely happy. The pressure of war has caused many demonic beasts to convert all their wealth into fighting power.]

[On the fifth day, your crafting of magical artifacts was completely sold out. You obtained the blueprint for a mid-grade magical artifact, the Illusionary Sound Bell, which you deciphered in one day, but you lack the necessary materials.]

On the sixth day, you finally obtained all the materials and successfully crafted the Illusionary Sound Bell. It was bought by a Qi Refining Level 9 demon for a high price of 500 spirit stones. You then started a custom Illusionary Sound Bell business. Three sets of materials are needed to craft one Illusionary Sound Bell. Although your cultivation time has decreased, the large amount of spirit stones added has significantly increased your cultivation speed.

On the seventh day, a demon beast used a magical artifact produced by the Linglang Pavilion to defeat a stronger enemy, shocking the demon race. Your fame has grown even greater, and countless demons are seeking to buy magical artifacts from you, hoping to increase their power. You have set a new rule: you will only accept two orders for the Illusionary Sound Bell each day.

[On the eighth day, you continued your refining. Your wealth has become astonishing, and your fame, even among humans, is beginning to grow. You entrusted someone to deliver a Phantom Sound Bell to Pei Yu, hoping he will return alive.]

On the ninth day, a Foundation Establishment expert from the human race came to cause trouble. Fortunately, the Xuan Turtle Demon General had already made preparations. Although the Linglang Pavilion was destroyed, you survived. You took the opportunity to close the Linglang Pavilion for a month to avoid the limelight.

[On the tenth day, you have been in seclusion in the Flood Dragon Palace. You have accumulated a considerable amount of spirit stones, and by using these stones for cultivation, your cultivation level is very close to the peak of Qi Refining.]

[On the eleventh day, you are still practicing.]

[On the twelfth day, the Illusionary Sound Bell played a significant role on the front lines. A mid-grade magic artifact, in the hands of cultivators in the early and mid-stages of Qi Refining, can already play a decisive role. Although you closed the Linglang Pavilion, your reputation continues to rise.]

[On the thirteenth day, a human cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage reached Mingxi and killed you.]

[This simulation has ended. Survival time: thirteen days. Cultivation level: Qi Refining Level 9. Bloodline: High-grade demonic beast, Horned Serpent. Evaluation: A little serpent blinded by wealth and fame. Achievement achieved: Emerging Refiner. Reward: 115 Divine Dragon Points (65 points for thirteen days of survival, 50 points for achievement).]

He sighed deeply. This simulation was his most glorious moment, but just as the system said, his strength couldn't support such fame. Spreading his influence so far would only attract the attention of those with ulterior motives. If it weren't for the war, even some members of the demon race would be envious of him. It seemed he needed to control the scale of the Linglang Pavilion; at least until he reached Foundation Establishment, he absolutely couldn't continue like this. Otherwise, he would face certain death.

[This simulation offers the following exchange options: Blue Talent: Master Refiner (50 Dragon Points), exchange now? Illusionary Sound Bell Refining Blueprint (50 Dragon Points)]

Is there even a question? Of course, he'll just exchange them directly. He'll buy both items outright. With this talent, he'll have no shortage of resources for his future cultivation. Now he has the bloodline, resources, and aptitude. All he needs is time to transform these things into strength. His path to success is already complete; he's just waiting to step onto it one by one.

However, the next step, and how to proceed, still requires further consideration.