Chapter 16 Song Yin works at Lingcao Peak, Song Tian is dizzy with anger.
Song Yin: "Xianxiao City Restaurant? Would you like to drink?"
Song Tian: "Of course, we ordered a special brew, not ordinary wine, so it won't cause any impurities to accumulate in your body."
Song Yin's face immediately fell, her tone unfriendly: "Bringing a minor to drink, are you alright?" Even in this new world, some common sense from her past life was deeply ingrained in her soul, and she couldn't forget it. "You guys go to the party yourselves, we won't be attending. Also, you're in the early stage of Qi Refining, and I'm in the middle stage, remember to call me Senior Sister next time you see me." She deliberately mocked at the end.
Song Tian had been indifferent to her on the flying boat, and they had no contact since she joined the sect. Now he was inviting her to a gathering? Ha, such unsolicited kindness must have ulterior motives!
Song Yin refused to give them face and closed the door.
Despite being turned away, Song Tian still smiled, though the violent heaving of his chest betrayed his unease. These geniuses were all arrogant, coming from the same background. How dare she? She was just a single-spiritual-root, what was she so smug about! Remembering that Song Yin was still useful to him, Song Tian forced himself to calm down, and with his unchanging smile, turned and left.
Shi Heming and Qi Zibo were on one side of the courtyard, while Song Tian's attention was on Song Yin, so he naturally didn't notice that there were other people in the courtyard.
Qi Zibo: "That fellow villager of yours is dishonest and superficial." He had encountered him a few times before, but since the first time they were assigned accommodations, Song Tian had always kept his distance. A few days ago, Song Tian actually approached him personally, expressing a desire to befriend him. He quickly learned what the other man was thinking after a few simple questions.
Song Tian somehow learned that Song Yin and Shi Heming had only received their long-term missions because of him. He also wanted a long-term mission with simple content and good rewards, so he set his sights on himself. Seeing that his approach was different, he actually came to Song Yin and Shi Heming again. He had ulterior motives, but he used them in the wrong place.
Song Yin: "I know, so I chose to stay away from them from the very beginning."
A few days later, Song Yin and Shi Heming returned to the school.
Upon seeing Song Yin return to the classroom, Zhou Xinren asked, "Shi Heming said you were feeling unwell. Have you recovered? If you haven't recovered, you don't need to practice swordsmanship today... Your cultivation has reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining?!" His voice cracked at the last sentence.
One stone stirs up a thousand waves!
All the other disciples turned to look at Song Yin.
Song Yin scratched his head: "The breakthrough was an accident." It was mainly a blessing in disguise.
Others: So jealous! I want an accident like that too!
The person who was the last in the class to draw in Qi was the first to break through to the middle stage of Qi Refining.
At this moment, they truly felt the difference in talent. Even though others were slower at drawing qi into their bodies, their cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds after they succeeded.
Soon, rumors began circulating among the new disciples that someone from the mortal realm had reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining in just one year. Because it was so outrageous, the story even spread to previous generations of disciples.
Some "elders" of the Immortal Firmament Sect gathered together to discuss this matter.
"This is outrageous! This cultivation speed is probably on par with that of the previous genius, right?"
"That one is a sword cultivator who showed his talent before the Foundation Establishment Conference and was taken in as a personal disciple by an inner sect elder. It's uncertain whether this one will become an inner sect elder's disciple now. The two are not comparable."
"Who exactly is this person you're talking about?" someone nearby interjected.
"That one refers to Xiao Daiheng, the genius of the inner sect. This one refers to the new disciple who completed the Qi Induction and Body Refinement stage within a year."
"It's impossible to reach the mid-stage of Qi Refining in one year! Some people spend more than ten years, or even hundreds of years, on something that can be accomplished in just one year! Cultivation is not like drinking water; it's not that easy."
"I didn't say that; it was Ding Ban who spread it. Someone went to verify it, and it turned out to be true."
"In that case, I'll go and see! So many talented students in Class A with a solid foundation can't even compare to someone from the mortal realm."
"It's no use, they've already gotten tired of it and hidden away."
Behind the pillar, someone who had overheard the discussion lowered their eyes and returned to Class A without saying a word.
The protagonist being discussed by this group of people is currently facing a minor problem.
Instead of going to the school, Song Yin went to play on the floating island where the sect's main hall was located, and there she ran into Song Tian again.
"Song Yin... Fellow Daoist." He still couldn't bring himself to say "Senior Sister" to Song Tian, who was much younger than him. "I was quite rude that day, please forgive me. Actually, I didn't explain myself clearly and caused you to misunderstand. Everyone does drink at gatherings, but we don't force others to drink."
Song Yin didn't go to school alone; she wanted to avoid the people who came to see her out of curiosity, and Zhou Xinren understood. Shi Heming went to school alone again.
Song Yin tilted her head: "Then let me ask you, are Wen Shuxue and Zhao Zhuowen going?"
Song Tian: "They will go."
"Really?" Knowing Wen Shuxue's personality, she disliked Song Tian the most. "I'll go and ask him myself."
Song Tian changed his tune: "Although they haven't agreed yet, I will continue to invite them, and I believe everyone will go on that day." Damn it, why is this kid so difficult to deal with?
"What exactly do you want from me? Don't beat around the bush, just tell me directly." Song Yin didn't give him any face and stated her point bluntly.
Song Tian's wheat-colored face could barely maintain its smile. "You've misunderstood. Why would we invite you for this? Fellow Daoist Song is from our hometown. Although you've lost your family, we can be your family."
Ugh, Song Tian, a man with the typical appearance of a peasant, is now deliberately speaking with a high-pitched accent; it's enough to make me throw up my dinner from last night. No, wait, I'm taking a fasting pill now, so I can't throw up dinner from last night at all. :)
Song Yin coaxed and lied, "Alright, stop humming your lips and don't treat me like a normal kid. Just say what you want. Don't you think that if I were a normal kid, how would I have survived the night the bandits slaughtered my whole family?"
Awakened by the revelation, Song Tian looked into the other person's dark, deep eyes as they spoke, and a chill ran down his spine. He steadied himself and glanced around; there were quite a few people there.
Song Yin took the initiative to walk to a secluded corner of the square, and Song Tian followed her.
Song Yin said coldly, "Speak."
At this moment, Song Tian began to feel uneasy. Could it be that Song Yin was something strange, and not a real child? "I need your help to get a long-term mission. I will definitely give you a generous reward after it is done."
You went through all this trouble for a long-term mission? Everyone's asking me about earning spirit stones through long-term missions, and you think you can just give me empty promises?
Song Yin suppressed a laugh and continued coldly, "Long-term missions also have time limits. Our long-term mission has a time limit of one year. It was an accident that you were able to receive this mission. My long-term mission and Shi Heming's mission ended a few days ago, so I'm afraid we can't help you."
Song Tian pressed further, "But I heard that when you received the mission, Fellow Daoist Qi Zibo helped you."
Song Yin answered truthfully, "It really was an accident, believe it or not." I was shocked too, okay? "I've given you so much, now you have to answer one question for me. Where did you hear that our long-term mission is related to Qi Zibo?"
"I only found out by chance from Zhao Wenzhuo."
“Zhao Wenzhuo…” Song Yin repeated the name. He knew it wasn’t surprising, since he was there the day the mission was assigned. “I’ve said what I needed to say. I hope we can keep to ourselves and not interfere with each other in the future. Besides, instead of coming to me, you should go to the Mission Hall more often. You might find a long-term mission being issued.”
Having said all she could say, Song Yin ignored Song Tian and walked away.
She didn't know how much Song Tian had taken to heart that day, but thankfully he didn't come looking for her again.
Song Yin was quiet, but Qi Zibo seemed agitated.
Song Tian started frequently blocking Qi Zibo's way, to the point that Qi Zibo had to admire his perseverance. If this perseverance were used for cultivation, he could eventually successfully establish his foundation. Unfortunately, no matter how many times he was persuaded, Song Tian just couldn't change his mind and didn't focus his attention on the right path of cultivation.
Qi Zibo did not assign Song Tian any long-term tasks because he found them troublesome. He was not familiar with Song Tian, and Song Tian was not his apprentice, so why should he help him?
Qi Zibo said to Song Yin, "I'll be back in the inner sect for a few days. I've already made arrangements at Lingcao Peak. Remember to go there tomorrow, which is your day off."
Song Yin: "I understand, Master. You can go now."
Qi Zibo choked up: "...Actually, you don't need to add the second half of the sentence."
Song Yin granted his request: "I understand, Master."
Qi Zibo: "We haven't told anyone about your apprenticeship yet. We plan to announce it to everyone after you participate in the Foundation Establishment Competition during your Foundation Establishment stage. However, I've already asked Elder Fang of the Mission Hall to make your inner sect identity jade token. Remember to pick it up after you finish your work at Spirit Herb Peak tomorrow. With the inner sect identity jade token, your monthly allowance will increase to one hundred mid-grade spirit stones."
The outer door of the identity badge is made of wood, while the inner door is made of jade.
Song Yin immediately agreed: "I will definitely go!" Great, a raise!
...
Song Tian realized that Qi Zibo wouldn't help no matter what, and he couldn't help but get angry.
On the day of the gathering, the food and drinks were actually all contributed by the other people in spirit stones; Song Tian only contributed a few low-grade spirit stones as a symbolic gesture.
After several days of setbacks, Song Tian was in a bad mood. He drank cup after cup of spirit wine and soon became dizzy and passed out.
Disciples in the Qi Refining stage have time restrictions when leaving the sect; they must leave and return on the same day. With the curfew approaching, the others helped the unconscious Song Tian up and hurriedly ran back to the sect.
Upon returning to their sect, the group was relieved that they hadn't exceeded the curfew.
The next day, Song Yin went to Lingcao Peak. Manager Tian already knew about Song Yin's situation. He led Song Yin to a spiritual field and said, "This spiritual field grows the spiritual herbs needed for the Bigu Pill. What you need to do today is to pick fifty of them."
The steward gave Song Yin a box, saying, "Put the spiritual herbs in the box after you pick them to prevent the spiritual energy from leaking out." He then picked one himself and showed it to Song Yin, saying, "Some of the weeds in the spiritual field look very similar to the herbs you pick. You need to be able to tell them apart, and remember to pull them out and throw them by the roadside when you encounter them."
"Don't worry, I will be careful."
Manager Tian knew Song Yin was reliable, so he nodded and went back to his own business.
When Song Yin entered the spirit field, she was surprised to realize how important the ability to perceive plants was. Several times she almost picked what she thought were weeds, but the weeds didn't feel right to her, and she only recognized them after careful comparison.
Song Yin continued bending down to pick the fruit, pulling out any weeds she encountered. Because it was her first time picking fruit, and she also had to distinguish the weeds, Song Yin's picking speed was very slow, and it was already noon.
"Hello, how much longer until you finish picking?"
Song Yin straightened up and looked back.
A girl about the same age as him was squatting by the spirit field, wearing the robes of a sect disciple.
Song Yin: "Who are you?"
The young girl said, "My name is Xia Xining. I need to send this batch of spiritual herbs you picked to Lingdan Peak."
Song Yin's heart skipped a beat, "Send it to Spirit Pill Peak?"
The young girl didn't hide anything. "Yes, I just received this mission today. It was commissioned by Lingdan Peak this morning. It requires me to deliver spirit herbs every day off. It's a long-term mission."
Song Yin: "How many such tasks has Lingdan Peak entrusted to you?"
Xia Xining immediately became wary. "There's only one mission, and I've already accepted it."
Song Yin saw through her thoughts and explained with a smile, "My name is Song Yin. Before today, I did the same task as you, but I just finished that task and chose to work at Lingcao Peak."
Xia Xining breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that her task had become available because of the other person. "Could you tell me about the precautions for this task?"
Song Yin: "Okay, I'll tell you as I pick them. We only need four more plants."
Xia Xining chuckled, "Thank you."
Mission Hall.
Song Tian was drunk yesterday and only woke up in bed at noon today. His head still felt a bit uncomfortable. Thinking about the long-term mission, he immediately endured his discomfort and rushed to the mission hall.
Upon arriving at the mission hall, I asked, as usual, if there were any long-term missions.
"There is a long-term mission. This morning, Lingdan Peak commissioned the delivery of spirit herbs, but only one person is needed, and the task has already been taken."
"What!"
Song Tian's mind cleared instantly, realizing what he had missed. Overwhelmed by a sudden surge of emotion, he fainted from anger.
A note from the author:
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Song Tian: My long-term mission! I'm so angry I could faint! [Cracked][Melted]
Xia Xining: Is it my fault? Who told you to drink and cause trouble? [eye roll][shrug]
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[Empty bowl][Empty bowl][Empty bowl] Hehe, I'm back again! [Dog head holding a rose]
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