Ying Zheng did not hesitate to ask the Moon Goddess for the method of papermaking, which greatly displeased the Jade Rabbit, who cried out in dissatisfaction:
"This is my business, why are you looking for Chang Xi?"
The moon goddess tapped him on the forehead:
"You casually pass on paper that shouldn't exist in this era. Can your small frame withstand the backlash from Heaven and the accountability from the God of Literature?"
The system, Jade Rabbit, looked embarrassed but protested to Ling Xiao in its mind:
"Next time, could you please not hit so hard in this kind of scene! Even if it's a mimicry, this system still feels pain!"
Ling Xiao, playing the role of the Moon Goddess, was meticulous. She brushed off the protests with a few perfunctory words, her indifferent gaze falling on Ying Zheng as she nodded slightly.
"Since the Jade Rabbit has agreed, I naturally will not go back on my word. However, the Jade Rabbit's luck is not enough to overcome the drawbacks, so let the method of papermaking be spread in my name."
"It was Zheng who benefited; thank you, Moon Goddess."
Ying Zheng said this because everyone present understood that once he obtained the papermaking technique, he could not possibly use it only to create recipes for the Jade Rabbit.
That's why Ying Zheng said he was taking advantage of the situation.
The art of papermaking was far too important for a dynasty, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the Moon Goddess's agreement.
Ling Xiao didn't have time to teach papermaking step by step, so as usual, she tossed a book titled "How to Make Paper" to Ying Zheng.
Seeing him carefully and gently put it away, placing it inside his robe along with the Longevity Tome, the system suddenly exclaimed in surprise:
"Host, we have completed another side quest."
Even if the items given to fans by the mission takers are worthless, they are regarded as priceless treasures (3/3).
Task rewards…
Ling Xiao let out a soft "Eh":
"I only gave Ying Zheng two books, and what do you mean by saying they're worthless? I painstakingly copied them!"
"You forgot, there's also the celestial book in the hands of the King of Chu that caused such a bloodbath."
The system couldn't hide its joy and said, ignoring what the host said next.
If making someone copy something while their hair is curled up and they sit watching TV counts as hard work, then all the working people in the world would revolt.
I've always secretly suspected that a ghost is attached to every single hair of the host, and it's eerie.
Regardless, completing a side quest is always a happy thing, Ling Xiao listened to the system's rambling.
In the missions of the main god, the main quest is clear, but the triggering and completion of side quests depend on the skill and luck of the quest taker.
Cough cough cough, it seems that Ling Xiao's despicable character is quite good in the mission.
Ying Zheng carefully put away the papermaking method, looked at the Moon Goddess with utmost solemnity, and was about to say something when someone spoke first:
"Human Emperor, just remember this: the fortune brought by external things is ultimately unstable."
The Moon Goddess's meaningful words were like a boulder thrown into the hearts of the Qin rulers and ministers; they all knew about the Chu state's attempt to salvage the Nine Tripods under the leadership of Nüba.
Thus, the Moon Goddess was reminding them not to pay attention. Indeed, if Nüba could think of it, how could the Moon Goddess not? This time, the Moon Goddess must have foreseen it.
Everyone imagined a whole host of scenarios, and their gazes toward Ling Xiao became increasingly reverent.
Finally, the Jade Rabbit pulled out a crumpled recipe from the void and handed it to Ying Zheng.
This attracted the attention of some people who thought to themselves, "Even a fairy pet is still a fairy. It seems that we can't underestimate the Jade Rabbit just because it's cute and harmless."
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A month later, facing the Chu army's repeated defeats on the battlefield, the King of Chu and his nobles fought each other to the death.
Even though the Nine Tripods were brought back, they were treasured by the King of Chu and kept in his treasury, unknown to the soldiers on the front lines and the people at home.
They euphemistically say they are not worthy.
Ling Xiao: I never felt that someone's thinking was so bizarre. She originally thought that all kinds of ghosts and monsters were strange enough, but she never expected that humans would be even more bizarre!
Meanwhile, the Qin state's rulers and ministers united as one to promote carrot cultivation and establish paper mills.
With each packet of carrot seeds delivered to the farmer, the Jade Rabbit's recipe was also sent, along with instructions to recite the name of the Moon Goddess when planting them.
Ying Zheng cleverly placed the paper-making workshops firmly under the control of the Imperial Household Department, using them to vigorously train grassroots officials. Domestic scholars could register and receive a ream of paper every month.
With this two-pronged approach, the Qin state's momentum was rising steadily, and any discerning person could see that Qin was on the verge of a major rise!
Ling Xiao: The trajectory of history is truly difficult to change.
The State of Chu gained "military prowess," while the State of Qin gained "civilian prowess," but in the end, civil prowess triumphed over military prowess.
Of course, Ling Xiao didn't care that the Chu Kingdom was about to collapse; he even forced the King of Chu to build palaces as soon as possible in an effort to squeeze out the last bit of value.
The laborers conscripted from the people of Chu, knowing full well that building the palace was an extremely arduous and exhausting task, still eagerly volunteered to be the first to do so.
The reason is simple: if they don't become laborers who still have a chance of survival, they'll go to the battlefield and become cannon fodder with no chance of survival!
Ling Xiao felt like she was accumulating merit again.
With the combined blessings of Nüba and the Moon Goddess, the sixth and seventh goal of gaining fans was finally achieved.
With tears welling up in her eyes, she kept saying that she would report it after the world ended, while announcing the mission rewards:
"8000 points, pshaw, too few. Skill: A Glimpse of Beauty (Those who see you for the first time will be amazed by your beauty), hmm, not bad... Wait, how did this soul crystal get in here?"
"You said the mission reward includes Soul Crystals?" Ling Xiao asked in a strange tone.
The system nodded, seemingly puzzled.
"Yes, it's a treasure used to enhance and repair the soul. Although it's very precious, logically speaking, this kind of prop shouldn't be appearing on this set."
Ling Xiao smiled but remained silent. It seemed that the Supreme God had known of her existence all along and had tacitly accepted it.
Moreover... who knows, maybe the God of God also took a large share of her estate after her previous company went bankrupt.
—Soul crystals are a local specialty and have an excellent healing effect on Ling Xiao's injuries.
On this day, "Nüba" was casually trying to trick Xiang Yu into believing that she would teach him a set of body-refining divine skills.
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Xiang Yu, with a stern face, diligently practiced his "divine skill," while Ling Xiao's wicked sense of humor was thoroughly satisfied.
Suddenly, a letter arrived: an envoy from the State of Yan, carrying a letter from Crown Prince Dan of Yan, requested an audience!
"Therefore, the saying 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold' is truly true. Everyone can see that the State of Chu is about to collapse, and the State of Yan can no longer sit idly by."
Previously, although Prince Dan of Yan had sent many gifts, he was stopped by the Chu people and did not insist on an audience. This time, however, he exerted all his strength to see "Nüba".
Puzzled, "Why are they in such a hurry?"
"Because Prince Dan of Yan knew that once Chu fell, Yan would become easy prey for Qin."
Ling Xiao got up, stretched, and said casually.
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