Chapter 4: Helping Ah Que Out of Trouble - The Little Rabbit Turns Out to Have Prickles...
The next day, Jiang Yuemian lay on her side on the thousand-year-old sunken wood bed, one leg crossed over the other, chewing on a spiritual fruit.
001 also lay on the pillow, its mushroom-shaped head motionless, only waving its little hands as if trying to communicate.
"Mianmian~ You've really fallen so low! Back in the modern world, you were out early and back late every day! But look at you now! You don't complete your missions! All you do is eat and drink! Do you look like a celestial being?!"
Jiang Yuemian changed her position while lying down, not wanting to listen.
"Hey! Don't pretend you can't hear me!" The little mushroom flew to the opposite side of Jiang Yuemian.
"Okay, I understand. I'll try my best to complete the mission. I also want to live."
The little mushroom looked skeptical.
"But it's really comfortable. I haven't had a rest in so long." Jiang Yuemian grabbed the blanket from the side and rolled around in it, looking completely relaxed.
The little mushroom was successfully rolled to the ground. It slowly got up and cried out pitifully, "Mianmian, you pushed me off!"
Jiang Yuemian looked at the little mushroom with a wronged expression on its face and couldn't help but laugh. So she picked it up with one hand and put it in the quilt: "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."
Little Mushroom put her hands on her hips: "Hmph!"
"Okay, 001, um... let me think. Although we can collect faith points by setting exam questions in the inner sect competition, we can't rely on that alone." Jiang Yuemian changed the subject and sat up abruptly from the bed.
001 was startled and exclaimed, "Mianmian! Don't make a fuss!"
Jiang Yuemian picked up 001 with sparkling eyes and looked at it: "So, we need to find a way to solve this once and for all."
001 She picked me up and then put me down again, leaving my head spinning from all the back and forth.
Jiang Yuemian didn't have time to worry about it. She quickly put on her shoes, paced around the room, and pondered carefully, muttering to herself, "How can I consistently collect faith points?"
She walked left and right, then, as if she had thought of something, she clapped her hands.
"I've got it, 001. Our current setting is the cultivation world, right? Are there any magical artifacts that can connect one kind of knowledge with another? If learning about civil service exams can improve one's understanding of magic, wouldn't many people be going to learn about civil service exams?"
"Let me think... Mianmian... Yes, yes! The system's internal data shows that there is such a magical artifact, created by a former transmigrator. It's only recorded in the system. The materials aren't hard to find, but the crafting method is very troublesome." 001 waved her hand.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off now." Upon hearing that there was a solution, Jiang Yuemian immediately packed her things, grabbed 001, put it on her shoulder, and flew away on her sword in a flash.
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"Mianmian! The system shows that this plant is called Xiangrong. It has four leaves with red and green stripes. It likes water and is quite similar to a four-leaf clover."
Jiang Yuemian silently hummed in her heart.
Jiang Yuemian sheathed her sword and arrived in Shanhai City, which is located at the foot of Yunshan Mountain, and above Yunshan Mountain is Liwen Palace.
Shanhai City is under the jurisdiction of Liwen Palace, so there is no problem with its security. She looked at the sky and saw that it was not dark yet. She was not in a hurry, so she decided to stroll around the market first.
She was walking through the bustling city when suddenly, a fragrant aroma wafted over.
001 spoke first.
[Mianmian~ I smell meat wontons! I really want to eat some!]
The little mushroom sitting on the shoulder swung its legs.
Jiang Yuemian was somewhat surprised. "Hmm? Can the system eat too?"
[Other systems can't do it! Only I! The smart and powerful Lord 001 can!] Lord 001 was very proud when he said this.
Just then, a "roll" sound rang out.
Jiang Yuemian's stomach growled. She touched her stomach and realized that it was just right; she was also a little hungry.
So one person followed the scent.
Speaking of food, in the cultivation world, one can consume Bigu Pills once their cultivation reaches the Foundation Establishment stage. However, Jiang Yuemian is a foodie, and she has never missed a meal since she transmigrated here. The food in the cultivation world is exceptionally delicious, much better than the pesticide-laden food in modern times, so she naturally doesn't like to eat Bigu Pills.
After all, cultivators in the cultivation world have their bodies tempered by spiritual energy, so they don't have to worry about gaining weight. Once they come to this cultivation world, as long as they keep cultivating, they don't have to worry about losing weight.
Jiang Yuemian continued following the aroma, which led to a wonton stall. She stepped inside, pulled up a chair, and sat down. Today, she was wearing a magical artifact, its entire body a sky-blue color, with the hem adorned with scattered gemstones. As the sunlight shone down, a ring of vibrant yellow ripples danced around her, giving her an air of life and vitality.
Sitting down, she looked around the wonton stall. It was small, with only three tables, but it was clean and tidy, clearly indicating that the owner was a meticulous person.
After looking around, her gaze searched for the stall owner and saw an old man busy at work. So she said, "Uncle, two bowls of wontons, please."
"Alright! Coming right away," the stall owner shouted.
While waiting, 001 was already dazed by the aroma, drooling uncontrollably, and rolling around on the table.
[Sleepy~ It smells so good! My mouth is watering...slurp...]
Jiang Yuemian found it somewhat amusing, so she decided to tease her and spoke to 001.
001, a phrase suddenly came to mind to describe it.
[What?] Jiang Yuemian suddenly spoke in her mind, turning its attention to her.
She paused inwardly, then continued: Fate is playing tricks on this gluttonous pig.
001 paused for a second, then realized that Jiang Yuemian was teasing it.
So she got angry and jumped back and forth on Jiang Yuemian's shoulder.
[Waaaaah, Mianmian! How could you say that to me! I don't care, I'll only forgive you if you take me down the mountain for delicious food next time!]
Jiang Yuemian suppressed a laugh and said to it in her heart: Okay, then next time you will bring our respected, wise and mighty Lord 001 to eat delicious food.
[Hmph!] 001 put his hands on his hips and forgave her.
As the two joked and played around, the wontons were already prepared and served.
The aroma was irresistible, and 001 immediately pounced to the bowl, eager to taste the soup. However, the soup was too hot, making it hiss and spit out hot soup, but this did not stop it from enjoying the delicious taste.
Jiang Yuemian was in a great mood when she saw its comical appearance, and immediately threw herself into the battle with the wonton.
The wontons were filled with pork and mushrooms, and they were delicious. The pork was tender and juicy, which was her favorite flavor.
She felt so happy.
After we finished eating the wontons, it got dark.
Jiang Yuemian and 001 headed to their destination for the day: Shanhaicheng Night Market.
She had read many novels, and those novels featured many black markets. However, there were none in Shanhai City. The city only had a night market at night, but the night market in Shanhai City was just like the night markets in the novels, selling things like pills and herbs. There was no need to worry about security issues, since who would cause trouble at the foot of Liwen Palace?
However, it was too early to speak. Jiang Yuemian had just stepped into the night market when she heard the sound of an argument ahead.
Feeling helpless, she realized that someone was indeed causing trouble at the foot of the Liwen Palace. She had to see who it was, so she walked towards the crowd. In the crowd, she saw several elegantly dressed men and women gathered around a small stall.
The stall owner was wearing a silver-gray mask and appeared to be a young man.
[Mianmian! The system has detected that the stall owner across the street is Chen Que!]
Hmm? It's Shen Que. What's he doing here?
The stall owner was indeed Shen Que. He would come to the city's night market every two weeks to sell some of the spiritual herbs he had gathered. Although he didn't earn many spirit stones, he could still exchange them for some cultivation resources.
He had just set up his stall when a woman took a liking to a medicinal herb on it. The man next to him, wanting to show his attentiveness, tried to buy it at the lowest price.
The man said arrogantly, "Kid, it's your good fortune that Shanshan has taken a liking to your things. Don't be stubborn and ask for trouble!"
The Miss Shanshan he mentioned was the woman next to the man. She wore a white veil, revealing her alluring eyes, and was dressed in a flowing white fairy dress, the most fashionable style in the cultivation world at present.
Jiang Yuemian narrowed her eyes in the crowd. These people seemed to be of extraordinary background. However, judging from the beauty's indifferent expression, she would observe further. If she needed to intervene, she would do so in time. After all, she couldn't allow herself to be bullied under her nose.
"If you want this spiritual herb, brother, you can exchange it for a reasonable price." Shen Que did not look up at them. He had his own principles. If this precedent was set, everyone would think of taking advantage of him. After all, who doesn't like an easy target?
Hearing Shen Que say this, the man felt even more humiliated. Although their families were not as prestigious as the top-tier families, they were still second-class families. The group had grown up together and were participating in the entrance selection for Liwen Palace.
Once you enter the outer gate of the Liwen Palace, you will have the opportunity to participate in the inner sect competition and become an inner disciple. If you succeed, your family will be proud of you. However, if you fail, you will have to wait another year.
If Jiang Yuemian heard him think, she would definitely think that the difference between graduating this year and not graduating this year is quite big, after all, who wouldn't want to graduate this year?
At this moment, the woman named Shanshan beside the man also frowned, seemingly displeased; her beautiful brows were tightly furrowed.
Seeing this, Shen Que said again, "If this brother wants to buy the spiritual herb for this fairy, he should exchange it for an equal price. He should still abide by the rules at the foot of the Liwen Palace." After saying that, he said no more.
The implication was that they wouldn't be allowed to run wild under the guise of the Liwen Palace.
Jiang Yuemian, who was looking in this direction from the crowd, was also discussing with 001.
[Mianmian! Shen Que is quite stubborn outside, unlike how he is in the sect.]
Jiang Yuemian didn't think there was anything wrong with that. If a person is too soft, everyone will want to step on them.
[Mmm!] 001 nodded.
Over there, the man was still continuing to output.
"Well, you're something else! We're here to participate in the entrance selection for Liwen Palace, so we're practically disciples of Liwen Palace, and yet you talk to us like this!"
Shen Que pursed his lips upon hearing this, remaining silent, but the sword in his hand was ready to be drawn at any moment.
Seeing that he didn't speak, the man continued, "Then today I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of the sects that haven't even joined yet, and see if anyone in this Mountain and Sea City dares to run wild again!"
The man then drew his sword from his waist and thrust it straight at Chen Que.
Shen Que stood up, picked up the unified sword issued by the outer sect beside him, and met the fierce sword with it. Judging from the man's spiritual power, his cultivation level was obviously above Shen Que's.
Everyone was worried for Shen Que. Alas, the stall owner had messed with a tough customer. Some people felt sorry for him and thought it would be better for him to just give in than to hurt himself.
However, they were destined to be disappointed.
Shen Que's broken sword met the man's precious sword, but his momentum was not suppressed in the slightest. Shen Que guessed that the man's attack must be to the left. After all, the man's small movements just now showed that he was left-handed. After figuring this out, he immediately reacted. He blocked the incoming killing move and raised his hand to stab back.
In the blink of an eye, the two had already exchanged ten moves.
Until a loud clang, the man felt a sharp pain in his wrist, and the sword instantly fell to the ground.
The outcome will be clear soon.
Everyone was astonished. Ha! It turns out the stall owner was a master strategist!
The man was also startled. Seeing that he hadn't won and his wrist was still sore, he refused to admit defeat and threatened, "You...you dare to hit me? I'll make you regret this!"
"Young Master, you should go into Liwen Palace first. Liwen Palace never hires useless people," Shen Que said with a smile, his beautiful eyebrows and eyes becoming even more charming with this smile.
"You...you...you!" The man was speechless.
Jiang Yuemian, who was in the crowd, was also looking into her heart and whispering to 001.
001! This little rabbit is even more charming with its thorny appearance.
The little mushroom shook its head in agreement.
Shen Que had already turned around and was packing up to leave.
"Wait a minute, young master, it's not appropriate to just hit someone and leave." The speaker was a woman named Shanshan. Seeing that Shen Que didn't answer her, Shanshan frowned and said, "Judging from the sword techniques this young master uses, they are the basic sword techniques of the Li Wen Palace. Are you also from the Li Wen Palace?"
A murmur arose from the crowd, all discussing how this young master was actually from Liwen Palace, truly a man of great hidden talent.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Shan Shan smiled and changed the subject: "But basic sword techniques are only used by outer disciples and miscellaneous disciples. My family also has elders holding important positions in Liwen Palace. If you apologize for this, young master, it can be settled." Hmph, she was spoiled by her family. Although Shangguan Ding—that is, that man—acted inappropriately, he was still her person. It wouldn't be right for him to treat her badly because of her.
A murmur of discussion immediately arose from the surrounding area.
"Hiss! This is clearly their fault! They actually threatened this young master!"
"Yeah, yeah, that woman is so shameless!"
"Sigh, but if we don't apologize, we'll definitely be kicked out of the palace. Didn't you hear that woman say she has an elder backing her up?"
"Sigh, there's nothing we can do about it, young master. Why don't you just apologize? It won't hurt you, and it's better than being kicked out."
“A true man can bend and stretch, sir, please apologize.”
Hearing the murmurs of the crowd, Shan Shan's face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered.
She smiled bitterly to herself. She didn't want Shen Que to apologize either! But if she didn't apologize to Shangguan Ding, it would be one thing if he kept bothering her, but if he secretly sabotaged her, she wouldn't know where to turn. So she could only pretend. She really hoped someone would come and expose her soon! That's what she thought.
Perhaps hearing her call, a clear voice rang out from the crowd.
"Oh? How come I've never heard that the Liwen Palace is actually ruled by an elder?"
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