Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 5: Crazy Thursday Deals

Chapter 5: Crazy Thursday Deals

— Identity and Medical Report (Li Qingran) —

Name: Li Qingran

Current Realm: Qi Refinement Level 1

Identity: Former Qingyun Sect, Chixiao Peak Disciple

Age: 19 (Female)

Special Talents: Single Water Spiritual Root (Abolished), Taiyin Dao Body (Unactivated)

Status: Severely damaged foundation, ruptured dantian, fire poison invasion, inner demons growing, severe internal injuries (severed meridians), moderate external injuries

Background: Previously an inner disciple of Chixiao Peak within the Qingyun Sect, Li Qingran suffered a betrayal that led to her exile. Her senior brother, Lu Changtian, crippled her cultivation base. Her master, Daoist Qingxuan, forcibly stripped her spiritual root. The fire poison in her system was caused by flawed pills made by her second senior brother, Xiao Yifeng. Subsequently, her third senior brother, Yun Zimo, conspired with an outer sect elder to have her expelled. Finally, her fourth senior brother, Zhang Hanxiao, abandoned her in a ruined hut to face her end alone. Her first inner demon was born from this betrayal, while the second manifested from her own hopelessness. (Click to expand detailed version)

Chen Huai'an sat in stunned silence after reviewing Li Qingran’s identity and medical report.

While he was burdened by a single debuff—cancer—Li Qingran was struggling under five!

Her life story was nothing short of a tragedy. What kind of hatred could possibly justify such cruelty? Her only "crime" was wounding her junior sister’s shoulder during a sect competition. In the world of cultivation, where swords have no eyes, wasn't that to be expected? Yet, the entirety of Chixiao Peak had seemingly lost their minds over it.

“It’s no wonder she’s hiding in this crumbling shack. She likely would have perished by now if I hadn't stepped in.”

On his screen, Li Qingran sat upon a chair in a meditative posture with her eyes shut. Somehow, Chen Huai'an found himself viewing her as a living person rather than a digital sprite.

“Is she attempting to cultivate? With a destroyed foundation and a missing spiritual root, is cultivation even possible for her?”

Showing respect, Chen Huai'an carefully clicked on Li Qingran’s shoulder, avoiding any inappropriate areas.

【Status: Cultivating】

【Cultivation Progress: 39/99】

He surmised this meant she had to gather 99 units of Spiritual Qi to reach Qi Refinement Level 2.

While Chen Huai'an was lost in thought, he failed to notice the faint blush creeping onto Li Qingran’s ears.

He spent the next thirty minutes watching her meditate.

However, her progress didn't move forward; instead, it regressed by one point, dropping to 38.

The girl on the screen knitted her brows, her pale lips trembling in a pitiful expression that tugged at his heart.

“She must realize that her Spiritual Qi is leaking away instead of building up...”

Chen Huai'an began navigating the interface, searching for a way to accelerate her cultivation speed.

Her various injuries were also a priority; they would only get worse if he left them alone.

After checking several menus, he discovered a helpful option in the formation tab located at the top-right of the screen.

【Basic Spirit Gathering Formation: Watch an ad to unlock for one hour.】

【Intermediate Spirit Gathering Formation: Watch an ad to unlock for 10 minutes.】

【Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation: ¥188/hour (Ad required). ＜Crazy Thursday Deal (Original Price ¥488/hour)＞】

Beyond the Spirit Gathering Formations, there were many others available, such as the Concealment Formation, Mystic Armor Formation, and the formidable-sounding Immortal Execution Formation. Some cost money, while others had cryptic requirements that Chen Huai'an couldn't quite grasp.

One high-tier array, the “Tenfold Bloodbane Heaven-Slaying Formation,” called for twelve malevolent spirit artifacts of at least Spirit Weapon grade, plus a long list of rare materials. How was anyone supposed to find those? Could they be purchased, earned as rewards, or would he have to send Li Qingran out to scavenge like an idle adventure game?

“Another ‘deal’? And it’s Crazy Thursday of all days?” Chen Huai'an grumbled, clenching his teeth.

The Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation would return to its full price if he waited until tomorrow. It felt like a waste to ignore the discount.

With a heavy sigh, he made his choice.

“Top it up!”

After adding ¥1888 to his balance, Chen Huai'an slumped back, feeling a strange sense of emptiness. But the feeling evaporated quickly. He didn't have much time left to live—why not spend it on something he enjoyed?

The Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation would now stay active for the next ten hours, lasting until midnight.

But first, he had to sit through an advertisement.

【The Dao is heartless, viewing all existence as straw dogs. For we cultivators who defy the heavens, how can one survive without a legendary blade? Treasure Pavilion’s Spirit Weapons—the premium choice of the cultivation world—is having a sale! Click below for celestial subsidies and save up to 25%. For quality armaments, trust Treasure Pavilion!】

Chen Huai'an: “...”

...

Back in the hut, Li Qingran let out a breath of pure frustration.

With her cultivation base destroyed, her foundation shattered, and her spiritual root stolen, even the most perfect technique felt useless. Her Spiritual Qi was constantly leaking; her efforts were merely slowing down the inevitable end.

She had been utilizing the Chiyun Technique, a unique method from Chixiao Peak prized for its speed. It was a low-tier Mystical-grade technique, a simplified version of the high-tier Chixiao Technique.

If the Chiyun Technique couldn't hold her Qi, she had no choice but to rely on a Spirit Gathering Formation.

She was actually quite skilled at arrays, having frequently set them up for her fourth senior brother, Zhang Hanxiao, in exchange for a portion of her monthly Spirit Stones. She had become an expert over the years.

However, such formations were incredibly expensive:

Basic Formation: 100 low-grade Spirit Stones.

Intermediate Formation: 500 mid-grade Spirit Stones or 50 high-grade ones.

Advanced Formation: Required Spirit Crystals, usually reserved for sect leaders or Elders.

Currently, she didn't even possess a single Spirit Stone fragment, much less a Spirit Crystal.

Suddenly—

“Thud—!”

The sound of something hitting the floor startled her.

Li Qingran turned her head and gasped, her mouth hanging open in shock.

Lying on the ground were ten cyan Spirit Crystals, each as large as a fist and glowing with intense Spiritual Qi. There was no mistaking them.

These were the same Spirit Crystals that Daoist Qingxuan used only with great hesitation, yet here they were, tossed onto the floor like trash!

“Senior, you are being far too extravagant with such treasures!”

Following the crystals, eight golden formation flags began to manifest, glowing softly. These were Immortal-grade flags, designed for maximum efficiency without wasting a drop of energy.

As if moved by a ghost, the flags floated through the air and took their positions around her.

In an instant, an Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation was established.

Buzz—!

The moment the array activated, the Spiritual Qi from the crystals surged out, creating a swirling vortex around Li Qingran.

The Qi became so dense it turned into a thick mist, eventually condensing into liquid droplets that showered the area. Even without her active effort, the Qi began pouring into her body.

She had desperately needed a Spirit Gathering Formation—and the senior had provided the very best.

Tears began to well up in Li Qingran’s eyes.

From a roof over her head and food to eat, to Thunderfire Talismans and now an Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation—the senior’s kindness was worth far more than her own life.

Was he preparing her for some dark purpose? Even if he was, the sheer cost of these gifts didn't make sense for a simple pawn.

Perhaps this was truly her destined opportunity.

The senior might be a powerful wandering master, casually bestowing karma upon the world.

The only way to pay him back was to cultivate with everything she had and not let his resources go to waste.

“Senior, please watch me. Qingran will not disappoint you.”

After drying her eyes, Li Qingran regained her focus and returned to her meditation. Every moment inside an Advanced Spirit Gathering Formation was a blessing, and she refused to waste a single second.

...

【Status: Cultivating】

【Cultivation Progress: 41/99】

【Current Favorability: 20 (Reverence) (Raising favorability may unlock small gifts.)】

“It still feels like it's taking forever,” Chen Huai'an grumbled, rubbing his head. He watched the progress bar for ten minutes, occasionally tapping her shoulder to check the status.

He eventually found some comfort in the fact that her Qi was no longer decreasing.

Feeling confident that she was safe for now, he moved the Thunderfire Talisman from the roof and placed it by the entrance.

With the game secured, he turned to his computer.

In the past, he hadn't seen the point in making money—not when he was facing death.

But his outlook had changed.

For the sake of this game, for Li Qingran, and for this new spark in his life, he decided he needed an income.

For a man with terminal cancer, the fastest way to earn money was to go public.

He would start a live stream.

He began his preparations:

A formal cancer diagnosis from his doctor.

A head shaved bald to simulate the look of chemotherapy.

He didn't need makeup; his naturally sickly appearance was enough.

As for his concept? The idea came to him instantly.

“Laughing in the face of fate and mocking the Reaper.”

His debut stream? He would attempt to climb Mount Tai on legs weakened by cancer.