Elder Xuan Miao asked Shui Qiu to find Tang Xin concerning the young girl’s cultivation issues.
After being filtered by true qi and cleansed by spiritual water, on the surface, the fire attribute true qi in Shui Qiu’s body, which was incompatible with her constitution, had been completely swept away.
But how could problems that had accumulated over the years be so easily resolved?
Although with the Grand Elder’s realm, she could forcibly resolve the hidden dangers in her body, there would still be some risks involved, more or less.
The conventional solution required obtaining the complete version of the cultivation technique that Shui Qiu originally practiced.
Typical cultivation families would not easily hand over the complete cultivation techniques to the younger generation within the clan to prevent accidental leaks.
When Shui Qiu ran away from home, the fire attribute cultivation technique she practiced only included the content of the Qi Refining stage, and the complete technique was said to be cultivable up to the Golden Core phase.
“Isn’t that simple?” After hearing the description, Tang Xin shrugged and said, “Just take the Xuanling Sect’s token, with your identity as a direct disciple of the Grand Elder, they’ll be eager to please you, let alone their clan’s treasured techniques, they will surely offer them up willingly.”
Everyone is a normal person, so why would they intentionally conceal their identity, play the fool to catch the wise, and deliberately complicate things?
If an issue can be resolved with status, there’s no need to resort to force, right?
【Main Quest Triggered】
【Without revealing your identity as a disciple of the Xuanling Sect, obtain the Yan Family’s treasured cultivation technique “Fiery Flame Art” from the Seven Stars City together with Shui Qiu. Note: Bullying others with power is the way of a villain.】
【Quest Reward: Secret Technique Cloud Probing Hand (randomly obtain an item from the target, success rate depends on the target’s realm)】
【Failure Penalty: Trigger the main quest “Teaching Junior Sister How to Sever Worldly Ties,” forcing Shui Qiu to slay all members of the Yan Family.】
Are you kidding me? What does it mean to bully others with power? Isn’t this just making reasonable use of resources?
“But,” after hearing Tang Xin’s suggestion, Shui Qiu said with her head lowered, “I don’t want those people from the clan to fawn over me because of my status… I’ve seen too much of such opportunistic behavior in the family.”
It seems that Shui Qiu also doesn’t want to have any more to do with her own family, which is a good idea, to avoid having to sever worldly ties later.
“Alright, I won’t insist,” Tang Xin spread her hands, “When do we leave?”
“Sister, you’re going with me?”
The young girl’s eyes immediately lit up.
“The Grand Elder asked you to come find me,” she scratched her head, “Besides, I also want to spend more time with the new junior sister who has just joined the sect.”
Otherwise, how can I achieve the main storyline’s objectives?
“I like senior sister the most!!!”
【Current Favorability: 99.99】
…
Seven Stars City is located in the southern part of Qingzhou, quite a distance from the Xuanling Sect.
Traveling such a long distance, even for cultivators, would undoubtedly be tiring if relying solely on one’s legs.
Therefore, the two of them first arrived at a market, planning to take a vehicle pulled by spirit beasts to the southern region.
On the Nine Provinces continent, there exist animals capable of absorbing the essence of the sun, moon, and the world, known to the cultivation world as spirit beasts.
Their strength varies, as does their intelligence. Among them, some are not so ferocious and can be tamed for purposes such as transporting goods or guarding sect gates.
Shui Qiu had traveled all the way from the southern part of Qingzhou and was seeing these various spirit beasts for the first time, her face full of curiosity.
“Senior sister, this tiger actually has eight legs!”
“Senior sister, this horse actually has three heads!”
“Senior sister, this pig can actually change colors!”
“I get it, I get it,” Tang Xin said with lackluster interest, “Be serious, we’re not here to shop…”
The mission target is right beside her, but how exactly should she lower her favorability towards herself?
【Option Generation in Progress…】
【Option One: The choice of a tycoon, take Shui Qiu on the most expensive top-of-the-line ‘Golden Earth Dragon Travel Carriage’.】
【Success Rate 100%, Reward: ‘Luxurious and Comfortable Two-Person Travel’ and ‘Encounters that Rich People Have’】
These options are getting more and more ridiculous…
Tang Xin looked towards the vehicle designated for her.
It couldn’t really be called a car; it was more like a mansion on wheels, pulled by a massive golden lizard clad in armor, puffing out white breaths, looking very majestic and not to be trifled with.
She then glanced at the price.
No wonder it was something only the rich could afford…
As the chief disciple, Tang Xin generally didn’t lack spirit stones, but with such a price, it was bound to cost her a hefty sum.
Was this “encounter for the rich” arranged to compensate for the dent in her wallet?
This is troubling; she felt a bit tempted…
[Option Two: The pragmatic choice, take the economical standard “Eight-Hoofed Beast Travel Carriage” with Shui Qiu.]
[Success rate 100%, rewards “A Safe and Boring Journey for Two” and “The Girl’s Fierce Onslaught”.]
The Eight-Hoofed Beast was a spirit beast resembling a lion or tiger, but two to three times larger than the ordinary ones. The carriage it pulled looked nicely decorated, and while it might be somewhat expensive for the average cultivator, it was much more reasonable than the golden earth dragon.
But… what does “The Girl’s Fierce Onslaught” mean? Does it refer to “fighting”?
Why fight? Who would she be fighting with? And how would they fight inside the carriage?
Isn’t this content a bit too vague?
[Option Three: The stingy choice, take the cheapest entry-level “Chameleon Pig Travel Carriage” with Shui Qiu.]
[Success rate 100%, rewards “A Journey for Two That You Might Regret” and “The Girl’s Complaints”.]
From the adjectives used, can this even be called a reward…
However, “regret” and “complaints”… doesn’t it sound like an opportunity to lower the favorability?
Don’t let hedonism corrupt you; this is the correct choice!
“Junior Sister Shui Qiu,” Tang Xin sighed deliberately, “you know the financial situation of our sect isn’t great, and I’m actually quite tight on spirit stones…”
“Let’s just take this cheapest Chameleon Pig Travel Carriage,” the girl looked over with innocent eyes, “as long as it shelters us from wind and rain, I’m happy to ride anything as long as I’m with you, Senior Sister!”
“That’s good…”
No, don’t look at me with those eyes again, I’ll feel guilty!
Once this main storyline is completed, I’ll definitely find a way to make it up to you!
…
After paying the deposit, Tang Xin and Shui Qiu booked a room in the inn at the market to rest for the night, planning to set off with the caravan the next day.
The inn’s room was divided into two sections, an inner and an outer room. At the moment, the door to the inner room was tightly closed, with occasional splashing sounds coming from inside.
“Spiritual Sight Technique!”
Tang Xin stood outside the door, her eyes flashing with a green light, and the situation inside was revealed in her field of vision.
Indeed, Shui Qiu was bathing in the tub, her exquisite figure fully visible… Just the sight of her back was enough to make one’s nose bleed.
Question: How do you lower a girl’s favorability?
Answer: By barging in when she least wants to be disturbed.
“Here goes nothing!”
With a determined heart, Tang Xin kicked the door open.
“Senior sister?” Shui Qiu stood up from the tub. “Have you finally decided to join me for a bath?!”
【Favorability: 99.999】
Damn it…
