Chapter 4: Job Change! Must Change Jobs

【Pink-haired Rabbit activated Beast Blood Boiling skill, all attributes increased by 50%】

【You were attacked by Pink-haired Rabbit, HP -70 (Critical)】

【You were attacked by Pink-haired Rabbit, HP -15】

【You were attacked by Pink-haired Rabbit, HP -65 (Critical)】

【Warning! HP below 10%】

Chen Xiaoyan’s face darkened.

She could feel her body growing heavier as her HP dropped.

Her speed also decreased.

“Uu-ji ji”

The Pink-haired Rabbit group cheered with delight.

At the leader’s command, several nearby Pink-haired Rabbits leapt up, using their powerful hind legs to kick the hateful human in the back.

“Fuck!!!”

Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes bulged, and her entire body lost control, crashing face-first onto the ground.

“Tsk~ it hurts, it hurts”

She gasped, her arms and forehead pressing intimately against the ground, a fiery pain spreading through her.

Chen Xiaoyan slammed her hand hard on the ground and turned back angrily, “Damn rabbits, a tiger doesn’t show its claws, and you really think I’m a sick cat?”

With that, she got up and wildly swung her Spring Breeze Umbrella.

Whether it would hit or not was a matter of luck.

Playing a game and still getting chased and beaten by rabbits—what’s the deal?

Because I don’t have attack skills?

Wait, skills?

Chen Xiaoyan suddenly remembered that she had recently learned three skills.

Though all of them were healing skills, they were still better than nothing, right?

Besides, if she could keep her HP healthy, she’d rather grind to death than let these damned rabbits get away.

“Spring Breeze Draw”

With Chen Xiaoyan’s shout, a faint pink-peach light flickered around her.

【Aroma –10】

【Your HP +110】×3

The healing effect of Spring Breeze Draw lasted three seconds, restoring (Spiritual Energy × Skill Level), that is, 110 HP per second.

Four seconds cooldown.

She had only 98 HP left, but it slowly recovered to 428.

At the same time, the Pink-haired Rabbits’ attacks came again.

【You were attacked by Pink-haired Rabbit, HP -20】

Chen Xiaoyan intended to attack with the Spring Breeze Umbrella, but in just a few seconds, her HP dropped to zero again.

Although the Pink-haired Rabbits didn’t deal heavy damage individually, their numbers were overwhelming.

Except for Spring Breeze Draw’s short cooldown, the other two skills’ cooldowns were absurdly long.

No choice now—only one option left.

Run.

“Return Wind Umbrella”

The Spring Breeze Umbrella automatically popped out, its surface covered with a faint peach-pink glow as it spun around Chen Xiaoyan.

【Aroma –80】

【Your HP +550】×2

In just two seconds, she was instantly full HP again, and her speed was restored as well.

Chen Xiaoyan seized the chance and hurriedly ran away.

The Pink-haired Rabbits stared after the whirlwind-like figure, both confused and stunned.

With their low intellect, they couldn’t understand how the human who was half dead just moments ago suddenly became so lively.

She ran for a long time, only stopping after seeing the sect’s base.

Glancing back at the mountain behind her and imagining those dumbfounded Pink-haired Rabbits frozen in place, she smiled smugly with her hands on her hips.

“Haha, stupid rabbits thought they could mess with me. Confused now, huh?”

Do they even understand how strong a healer can be?

But…

Although she had escaped this time, she vowed that once she got stronger, she would come back for these rabbits.

Getting chased off the mountain by a bunch of rabbits was truly humiliating.

***

After this mission, Chen Xiaoyan understood the weaknesses of being a healer.

It seemed impossible to fight monsters alone from now on, at least before learning any attack skills.

She needed to find teammates.

And those teammates couldn’t be from Tianxiang Sect.

One healer or two healers made no difference at all.

She had to find members from other sects.

But there was a problem.

This damn game didn’t have a world chat channel.

How was she supposed to recruit teammates without sending group messages?

Chen Xiaoyan thought it over for a long time and came to two conclusions.

One: Post a message on the game’s external forum to look for teammates.

The Immortal World had no world channel but had a friends channel where players could add friends and communicate to form groups.

Two: Leave the sect and go find teammates herself.

She preferred the first option, mainly because it was more convenient.

At that moment, Chen Xiaoyan thought of her best friend.

My fate is mine to command, not heaven’s.

She didn’t know how he was doing but decided to try adding this ID.

That chuunibyou fat otaku, his ID never changed no matter the game.

Opening the friends channel, it was empty except for the Add Friend option.

Chen Xiaoyan entered the ID “My fate is mine to command” and clicked add.

(Character ID: My fate is mine to command, Level: 3)

Aside from the ID and level, no other info showed.

Probably the game system protected players’ privacy.

(Add request sent, waiting for acceptance)

After sending the request, Chen Xiaoyan closed the friends channel.

Now she had to find the deputy sect leader, Shen Qingqing.

She originally planned to complete the daily sect task then go to the Demon Suppression Tower to level up, but after facing the Pink-haired Rabbits, she realized her shortcomings clearly.

Even fighting level 0 Pink-haired Rabbits was such a struggle; going to the Demon Suppression Tower to fight monsters would be asking for trouble.

So she needed to ask Shen Qingqing how Tianxiang Sect disciples leveled up.

Chen Xiaoyan casually asked an NPC for Shen Qingqing’s residence.

Tianxin Pavilion.

It was the residence of both the sect leader and deputy sect leader.

Tianxin Pavilion was located on another mountain peak, so she had to climb a mountain to get there.

“Seriously? Climb a mountain again?”

Chen Xiaoyan held her head in despair.

She was nearly exhausted climbing up the plaza before, and now this again?

“Junior Sister, are you having difficulties?”

The NPC next to Chen Xiaoyan, noticing her crushed expression, asked with confusion.

“Senior Sister, could you give your junior a ride to the deputy sect leader’s residence at Tianxin Pavilion?”

She grabbed the NPC’s sleeve, looking distressed.

“Of course, Junior Sister. If you ever need help, you can come to me or any of the other senior sisters.”

“Wouldn’t that be too much trouble for you all?”

“Not at all.”

Where there are people, there’s always rivalry, and no sect is an exception.

But the Tianxiang NPCs Chen Xiaoyan had encountered were all kind and helpful.

Could it be that everyone in Tianxiang Sect had pure hearts?

Or was this simply the game’s setting for Tianxiang Sect?

No matter, it didn’t matter much now.

She needed to focus on leveling up.

Tianxin Pavilion

A pink light landed in the courtyard before the pavilion.

The light spread to reveal two figures.

“Junior Sister, once you reach level five, remember to learn the agility lightness skill on the first floor of the library. Then you won’t have to worry about these problems anymore.”

Chen Xiaoyan’s stiff, wind-beaten face twitched awkwardly.

Lightness skill?

Your lightness skill lets you move like a streak of rainbow?

“Understood, Senior Sister.”

She internally complained but still nodded obediently.

Then, seeming to remember something, she asked, “By the way, Senior Sister, does Tianxiang Sect have any offensive martial arts or skills?”

The NPC shook her head.

“Tianxiang specializes in secret techniques of fragrance, focusing all efforts on one path. Offensive arts are not covered.”

In other words, Tianxiang disciples can’t learn attack skills.

Chen Xiaoyan felt disappointed.

No damage skills—she would have to rely on teammates to do damage and just hide behind them whining as a healer?

The thought made her shiver.

No, absolutely not.

I must change jobs.

Whoever wants to be a Tianxiang disciple can, but I can’t accept it.

“Senior Sister, what are the conditions for job change?”

“What is job change?”

“Joining another sect.”

Upon hearing this, the NPC’s expression instantly turned cold.

She spat out a sentence and left.

“Junior Sister, once you have joined Tianxiang Sect, don’t entertain such frivolous thoughts again. Consider this a warning.”

“Senior Sister?”

The NPC’s sudden change of attitude left Chen Xiaoyan confused.

What’s going on?

Does this game not allow job changes?

Are you kidding me!!!

“Chen Xiaoyan!”

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind.

Chen Xiaoyan turned to see Shen Qingqing.

Compared to the first time, she was now calmer facing the elusive Tianxiang deputy sect leader.

“Greetings, Sister Shen.”

Shen Qingqing nodded slightly, her gaze somewhat surprised.

“You’ve already reached 100 Spiritual Energy?”

“Yes. Sister Shen, could you please tell me how to level up?”

Shen Qingqing hesitated before answering.

“I heard just now you want to join another sect?”

“No, absolutely not.”

Chen Xiaoyan quickly shook her head in denial.

Judging by the NPC’s reaction, job changing was unwelcome here.

If the deputy sect leader grew to dislike her, how could she continue in Tianxiang Sect?

“I don’t know if you’re telling the truth, but I must tell you that once you join Tianxiang Sect, you cannot join another sect.”

Chen Xiaoyan sighed.

So it’s true. No job changes allowed in this game.

Forget it. Being a healer is fine.

It’s not useless; being good at healing is enough.

“I understand, disciple.”

“Hm. You’ve reached 100 Spiritual Energy; you can train on the first floor of the Demon Suppression Tower. Remember! Do not go to the second floor before transcending.”

Chen Xiaoyan clearly felt that Shen Qingqing’s tone was less gentle than before.

Sure enough, the thing she feared had come.

“Sister Shen, when I cleared wild beasts behind the mountain, I had no attack skills and was chased by level 0 Pink-haired Rabbits. I want to ask: if I go to the Demon Suppression Tower without skills, will I just stand there and take hits?”

A smile flickered in Shen Qingqing’s beautiful eyes.

“So that’s why you wanted to join another sect, Xiaoyan?”

Chen Xiaoyan was stunned, speechless.

My Deputy Sect Leader, is that the important point?

“Silly girl,” Shen Qingqing said, amused, tapping Chen Xiaoyan’s forehead.

“In the Demon Suppression Tower, there are puppets from other sects. You’ll automatically form a team with them, and your task is to heal the puppets, ensuring they survive the monsters’ attacks.”

Chen Xiaoyan was shocked.

There was such a setup?

The game automatically matches you with AI teammates in the Demon Suppression Tower?

“The first floor of the Demon Suppression Tower is suitable for disciples under level 10. Above level 10, you no longer gain Spiritual Energy or experience.”

“You can still gain Spiritual Energy?” Chen Xiaoyan was amazed.

“Yes, but very little—ten monsters only yield one point of Spiritual Energy. The Tower’s purpose is training experience, not Spiritual Energy. Understand?”

“I understand, thank you Sister Shen.”

“Hm.”

Shen Qingqing smiled, poking Chen Xiaoyan’s forehead.

“Don’t think about joining other sects anymore.

Tianxiang Sect is the sect that all women dream of joining, but disciples are extremely rare. Do you know why?”

Chen Xiaoyan blinked cutely, shaking her head.

“Because the Tianxiang Secret Technique isn’t for everyone. Being admitted to Tianxiang Sect is something many women envy. Join Tianxiang, and you can walk arrogantly in the Immortal World Alliance. Outside the Alliance lies the evil path, and no one, no sect, dares to bully you.”

“And yet you’re still not content, wanting to leave for other sects. I don’t even know what to say to you.”