Regarding the “Demon Desire Heart Sutra,” Tang Xin had been keeping it in mind ever since she obtained it.
She initially thought that this incomplete cultivation method would be handed over to “Lian Xin.” A mysterious demonic cultivation technique given to a mysterious demonic figure—wasn’t that a perfect match?
However, that was not the case; the technique ended up rotting in her hands.
After acquiring this technique, nothing significant happened. She couldn’t even read the contents of the incomplete text; the entire method merely transformed into a light orb, stored in her mind.
Given her “innate ability to understand demonic techniques at a glance,” the existence of this thing was not good news.
“Senior Sister,” Shui Qiu asked while holding a soft little fox, “how’s it going?”
The stall owner in front of them was a burly man, with a large curved blade nearly as tall as a person beside him, exuding an intimidating aura.
Upon seeing the three young girls, he couldn’t even be bothered to stand up, showing no intention of promoting his goods.
Regardless of what the key was specifically for, it was a plot item, and buying it was all that mattered.
Tang Xin casually picked a bunch of items, including the inconspicuous key, and asked, “How much?”
“Ten thousand spirit stones,” he replied dismissively.
That amount was not something an ordinary Foundation Building cultivator could gather, especially for a bunch of ancient items with unclear functions.
There was no doubt that this guy was trying to rip them off.
This was a common occurrence in the cultivation world.
Despite their young age and decent cultivation levels, Tang Xin and her friends, though not dressed ostentatiously, gave off the impression of people “living in a comfortable environment.” Encountering a seller like this, it would be a shame not to take advantage of them.
[Options generating…]
[Option 1: “Are you sure?” Refuse to be scammed and use force to make him lower the price.]
[Success probability: 100%, Reward: Momentum +1.]
[Option 2: “Since I’m buying so much, can you give me a discount?” Value harmony and negotiate with him.]
[Success probability: 100%, Reward: Thriftiness +1.]
[Option 3: “Please, big brother, can you give me a discount?” Use her appearance to charm for a better deal.]
[Success probability: 100%, Reward: Cuteness +1.]
What the heck, this cuteness point seems to be getting harder to earn, with options that normal people can’t even achieve…
Also, why are there suddenly some ambiguous attribute points? Can thriftiness really give +1?
[Thriftiness: A commendable quality that saves unnecessary expenses and alleviates your financial situation. Side effect: Having too many points may make you seem a bit stingy.]
“Um…”
Tang Xin hesitated for a moment.
Then she chose to grab the man’s collar and said in a deep voice.
“Are you sure?”
“What’s wrong? Do you want to make a move? Do you think someone without any skills would dare to set up shop here? Picking a fight with me? You’ve definitely chosen the wrong person!”
Moments later.
“Alright,” the burly man with a bruised face said with a twitch at the corner of his mouth, “I’ll charge you five hundred spirit stones. This is indeed the market price; you can ask around.”
“Next time, make a reasonable offer. Not everyone has a temper as good as mine.”
It’s really annoying; I didn’t earn any cuteness points.
Why earn cute points?
Isn’t it obvious? “Cuteness” seems to be the only attribute that is “absolutely not villainous.” Whether it’s in terms of momentum, strategy, or any other attribute, there’s always a chance of falling into villainy later on.
But “cuteness” will never lead to that.
To put it simply…
Cuteness is justice!
If there were a normal way to earn cute points, the Xuanling Sect’s senior sister would definitely have done it…
After wandering around for a while and buying some strange items, Tang Xin and the others found an inn to rest.
Xu Lexian curiously looked at the pile of ancient artifacts Tang Xin had brought back.
“Are there treasures inside?”
Tang Xin didn’t answer directly.
“No way, still keeping secrets,” the Saintess huffed. “We’re already close; I won’t harm you. Can’t you tell me this?”
Ordinary items are one thing, but this key is likely related to the demonic path. Is it really okay to show it to the Saintess…?
【Assassination Strategy: Let the Saintess come into contact with the key, earn 1,000 assassination points.】
What? Showing this thing to the Saintess is actually a hundred times more effective than poisoning?
“Tch, next time I won’t let you sleep in the same bed as me…”
Tang Xin scratched her head.
“Fine,” she pointed to the key on the table and said, “Out of all this stuff, it seems like this one is strange.”
“Strange?” Xu Lexian replied casually, gripping the key in her hand. “I don’t see anything special…”
Zzzzz—
A flash of electricity flickered, the key fell to the ground, and the Saintess collapsed straight down, smoke rising from her body.
【Current assassination points earned: 1500】
Holy crap, something really happened!
【Generating options…】
【Option One: Stand by and complete the main storyline objective.】
【Success probability: ten percent, reward: the eye of the Demon Lord.】
【Option two: shout for help while keeping a distance from the Saintess, waiting for someone to come to the rescue.】
【Success probability: fifty percent, reward: a complete spirit bone.】
【Option three: perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.】
【Success probability: one hundred percent, reward: a piece of candy.】
No way, would performing CPR on a cultivator above Foundation Building really have any effect?
“I’m not taking advantage of you,” Tang Xin said honestly to the Saintess, “Saving lives is the priority; there are no strict rules…”
With her hands placed in the designated position, Tang Xin pressed down firmly.
As expected of the Saintess, the sensation was like placing her hands in semi-solid syrup, allowing her to mold it into any shape she desired—truly top-tier…
Speaking of which, isn’t this girl a “Seven Stars”? Based on the previous situation, if she’s a Seven Stars, shouldn’t she be able to confirm it by touching the chest?
But it’s not possible to be so certain; what if the confirmation for the Seven Stars is done in another way?
“Hu chi hu chi—”
Tang Xin pressed rhythmically a few times.
The Saintess’s body twitched a few times in response.
“Uh…” Xu Lexian slowly opened her eyes, “Did you intentionally squeeze a few times while you were pressing?”
“No, I didn’t, don’t say nonsense…”
Tang Xin quickly moved her hands away.
“I can’t believe I actually fell for it,” Xu Lexian sat up, looking at the stone key on the ground, her brows furrowing, “But what exactly is this thing? Just now, I felt a mysterious force coming at me, and then I passed out. Were you fine when you were holding the key?”
“Seems like I was fine.”
Tang Xin picked up the key and put it back in place.
“I also want my senior sister to press it…”
Shui Qiu poked the key with her finger, and nothing happened to her either.
“It seems like it only targets specific individuals; this thing is indeed quite strange…”
Xu Lexian stood up, keeping her distance from the key, and added,
“Also, I was in a dangerous situation; why hasn’t anyone come to rescue us? What happened to the warning talismans on them? Could it be that the ones who were supposed to come were ambushed?”
As soon as she finished speaking—
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Countless hidden weapons burst through the window, aiming directly at the three young girls inside the room!
