I Can Only Cultivate In A Game-Chapter 91 : Another Player...?

Victor thought quickly.

"Fang Chen. Wandering cultivator looking to explore the city."

The guard studied him for a moment, then nodded.

> "Entry fee is five silver taels or an equivalent trade."

The currency used in Blueflame City was different from Lingyun town but fortunately Lady Li had handed him a bit of currency amongst the rewards she gave to him.

Victor pulled out one of the silver ingots Lady Li had given him

The guard inspected it before motioning him forward.

> "Welcome to Blueflame City."

Victor proceeded forward after giving the guard a little nod.

The moment he entered, a wave of new smells, sounds, and energy hit him all at once.

Street vendors called out, offering spirit fruits, elixirs, and talismans.

Cultivators sparred in designated practice areas, showcasing sword techniques and qi-infused attacks.

Floating lanterns drifted overhead, illuminating the busy pathways with a warm glow.

Victor walked at a steady pace, soaking it all in.

"This place is massive…never seen so many cultivators in one place before."

As he moved deeper, a large notice board caught his attention.

Cultivators gathered around it, reading various announcements.

Victor leaned in, scanning the board.

"Ranked Arena Duels: Win Gold and Prestige!"

"Seeking Skilled Alchemists – Lu Family Apothecary"

"Wanted: Bandit Leader Crimson Fang – Reward: 3,000 Silver Taels"

The last one caught his attention. 3,000 silver taels? That was a huge amount.

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After spending a moment studying the large bulletin in the heart of Blueflame City's eastern square, Victor blinked as a fresh system notification materialized in front of him.

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[New Objective Unlocked: Explore Blueflame City – 0% Complete]

Description: Get to know the city. Learn its layout, uncover useful landmarks, and familiarize yourself with local opportunities. Completing this objective will yield valuable insights and potential rewards.

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Victor sighed. "Guess I better start walking."

And so, he began to explore Blueflame City in earnest.

As expected, the city was massive—sprawling with multi-leveled districts, glowing lanterns infused with low-grade qi, and transport carriages zipping past drawn by spiritual beasts.

Towering sect headquarters stood at different corners of the city, each having mystical statues, cascading waterfalls, and soaring banners that fluttered with elegance and arrogance.

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Victor passed by the Vermillion Claw Sect, where several young disciples were undergoing synchronized combat formations.

Their movements was sharper than blades. A passing elder paused and threw him a nod before gesturing slightly toward the open sect gates.

"Looking for a place to belong, cultivator?" the elder called out.

Victor smiled politely but shook his head. "Appreciate it, but I'm just passing through."

Further down, he entered the Marketplace of Thousand Treasures—a stretch of road that pulsed with colorful lights, hawkers selling qi-infused delicacies, soul-bound artifacts, and even enchanted garments that promised increased charisma.

He spotted a merchant attempting to peddle a "Legendary Beast Core," but the moment Victor glanced at it, his system warning materialized [Fake Item Detected] in red letters. He moved on quickly.

The best part of Blueflame City, Victor found, was its inclusiveness. Rogue cultivators were welcomed here—those who hadn't joined a sect but still contributed to society through their strength.

At various intersections, Victor saw large rotating bulletin boards where tasks were posted in glowing script.

[Task Available: Escort a herbalist to the outer mines – Reward: 150 Bronze Taels]

[Task Available: Cleanse a corrupted spirit well – Reward: 220 Bronze Taels + minor artifact]

[Task Available: Hunt 2 Firetail Foxes – Reward: Negotiable]

Victor made a mental note to try one of the easier ones later.

Not too far from one such board, Victor overheard a group of cultivators whispering about something more dangerous: the Bloodshade Hunting Grounds.

According to them, it was a perilous area far west of the city filled with exotic spirit beasts—that possessed rare elemental attributes.

"I heard a Flame-Scaled Roc was spotted there just last week," one of them whispered, eyes wide.

"I heard nobles pay thousands just to feast on one," the other added. "Increases vitality for a whole century!"

Victor's ears perked up, but before he could linger too long, someone shoved a small scroll into his hands.

"Invitation, honored cultivator," said a well-dressed man in royal colors while bowing lightly. "Please consider joining us to honor the City Lord's daughter's 200th birthday ten moons from now. All are invited… though only a few will win the reward."

Victor frowned and unrolled the scroll. On it was a golden illustration of the City Lord's palace, lit with hovering lamps and lined with dragon statues.

Special Announcement: In honor of Lady Xuan Qing's 200th birthday, cultivators are invited to present a living specimen of the mythical Shadow-Eyed Moon Serpent at the celebration.

The bearer of the serpent shall be granted: [One Wish From the City Lord's Vault].

Victor blinked.

One wish?

He turned to ask the servant more about it, but the man had already vanished into the crowd like a ghost.

"Well… that's something."

As twilight blanketed Blueflame City, Victor decided it was time to find a place to rest. He wandered through a quieter district lined with inns and elegant homes nestled between cherry blossom trees glowing faintly with blue qi.

Eventually, he stepped into a modest-looking inn with a wooden sign etched in delicate characters: The Clouded Ember Inn.

The moment he entered, a soft warmth greeted him, along with the comforting scent of roasted meat and fresh tea. The reception was carved out of jade, and a few patrons were already seated at tables, quietly drinking and chatting.

But then—his eyes stopped.

In the far left corner of the room sat a figure cloaked in travel-stained robes, face mostly obscured beneath a hood. But floating just above their head was something Victor hadn't seen since he first logged into Ascendant Realms:

[FrostWarden]

A blue glowing name flickering like a bulb.

Victor's breath hitched slightly.

'Finally... Another player.'

The figure didn't seem to notice him yet.

They calmly kept sipping tea and flipping through what appeared to be a system screen only they could see.

But at this moment, Victor knew—he wasn't alone anymore.

The world of Ascendant Realms had just gotten a little more interesting.