Chapter 10 Annoying! Mission Two has appeared! (Revised) When will the Day of Fixing the Spirit arrive...?
The system seemed to be convinced. Mainly, as a string of data, it couldn't force Xie Jiaoyue to not fit the character description since everyone around her thought it did.
That would violate the system's rules; their code would never do something so shameless.
All it could do was remind you: "Host, even though the restaurant is under your name, its revenue is still subject to the system's rules and you cannot use it at will."
Xie Jiaoyue waved her hand, completely unconcerned. She had already anticipated this. Even if she couldn't control the restaurant's revenue, as the owner, didn't she have other ways to utilize it?
Absolutely not! She enjoys the food and drinks herself, and in the future she can bring her relatives and friends here for banquets and sightseeing, and the owner won't have to pay for it!
The only pity is that Fulai Restaurant is not in Jinling City, otherwise she could go there every day to freeload and solve her food and drink expenses directly.
Okay, okay, I've answered all your questions. Can I get my reward now?
Then, a visual screen appeared in Xie Jiaoyue's mind. At the top were columns, the first column was the tasks, and the following columns were grayed out and she could not view them.
It seemed that there were other functions of the system yet to be developed. Xie Jiaoyue secretly noted this down before checking her rewards for this mission.
Then she was dumbfounded.
[I spent 500 high-grade spirit stones, which is equivalent to spending 5 million for him, and all I got in return was one high-grade spirit stone? One-five-hundredth? Have you ever seen a commission-based job calculate commissions like this? Even the toll for buying an invoice isn't this cheap!]
The system replied: [That's right, this is the reward percentage that, after calculation, will most effectively motivate the host to complete the task.]
Xie Jiaoyue keenly sensed the problem: [What do you mean by "most motivating"? Do you think it's because I'm too rich and can spend too much money on Chu Xingjin that you have to lower the percentage, lest I become lazy and slack off after receiving a little reward?]
The system actually defaulted to it.
Xie Jiaoyue immediately protested: "This isn't fair! How much commission you get depends on your individual ability; there shouldn't be any discrimination. Besides, System, you have to trust my spending power. If you don't believe me, you can check my experiences before I transmigrated."
The system didn't need to retrieve the information temporarily; it had already investigated this point and discovered that Xie Jiaoyue was exceptionally good at spending money. That's why it chose her as its host after Xie Jiaoyue's death.
Xie Jiaoyue continued to complain: "One high-grade spirit stone is equivalent to ten thousand. That's not even enough to buy a few handbags. It's so demotivating to complete the mission."
The system is calculating again. If it's Xie Jiaoyue, this amount of money is indeed too little.
It calculated again and again: "[The ratio has been adjusted to one percent, host. This is the highest value I can change within my authority; it cannot be higher.]"
After receiving the spirit stone reward, Xie Jiaoyue began to study the other rewards.
She pointed to rule number four: "I've already actively completed the task, so there shouldn't be a problem with me receiving this 'harmless' halo, right?"
After some evaluation, the system found that the host's first task had indeed met the excellent standard.
According to regulations, it can indeed be given a "harmless" aura.
The system message reads: [Unlocked.]
On the virtual screen, the second column lit up, displaying only a single line of text.
"Harmless" halo, LV1.
They couldn't even spare an explanation.
The system message reads: [LV2 is the unlock description.]
Well, no wonder they gave it to her so readily; they were waiting for her here, urging her to complete the task.
Xie Jiaoyue studied the system for a while, then studied herself for a while, but found no changes, so she had no choice but to give up.
well.
Xie Jiaoyue pouted, looking dissatisfied: [System, I'm very disappointed.]
She felt utterly wronged: "In the 21st century, I was a wealthy young lady with a carefree life. I should have been the protagonist of my own destiny, but now I'm stuck here as pathetic cannon fodder. And I can't even get a decent reward. What's the point of my life?"
The system flashed, and it seemed to have gleaned a sliver of understanding from the harsh and unforgiving data.
On the virtual screen, the third column lit up.
[To incentivize the host to complete the task, a lottery system has been activated.]
Giveaway!!
They actually have this kind of thing and they're hiding it away!!
Xie Jiaoyue excitedly opened the lottery system and discovered that she had two chances to draw a prize.
How could the system be so generous?
She looked at them carefully and discovered that one of them was a newbie reward.
In other words, these are things that every new host should possess.
So why is it only being unlocked for her now? Is her first task some kind of tedious, overly long initial chapter in a trashy mobile game? Does she have to play for hours just to get the chance to reroll for a good starting character?
Dog system!!
Xie Jiaoyue washed her hands, prayed to the moon, and then opened the system interface again. She opened the third tab and, with a devout heart, clicked a small button.
Multiple extractions were performed.
A grayish-white firework bloomed in her mind, and two grayish things popped out.
The first one is a talisman with the words "Bloodline Seal" written on it.
The following describes its purpose: a house is sealed with a bloodline seal, and only those with Xie blood can enter.
Huh? What use could this thing possibly be?
No wonder it's gray.
The second one is even more abstract; it's a... Bagua (Eight Trigrams).
The same question popped into Xie Jiaoyue's mind: Huh? What use could this thing possibly be?
That's so unfair. Why bother? What's wrong with the world being kinder to her?
I'm so annoyed.
Xie Jiaoyue opened the gossip page in frustration. It only had a short line of text, which was really uninteresting compared to the increasingly complex and exciting gossip in the Chinese entertainment industry.
The sign read: Shocking! A member of the Xie family's direct line has been found to be a fraud!
Although she used sensational language, Xie Jiaoyue found it meaningless; it was just a simple affair, and she was already numb to stories like this after seeing so many.
Think about the "Four Great Masters" in TV dramas; none of them had many children of their own. The Xie family's third branch only had one child, so it's not surprising.
Therefore, her total assets are as follows:
A restaurant located in Fucheng, with a highly skilled chef as a complimentary perk.
Five high-grade spirit stones have a purchasing power equivalent to 50,000.
The level 1 "harmless" halo whose function is unknown.
A bloodline sealing talisman.
A piece of gossip.
It's alright; I barely escaped my impoverished life as a beggar through a mission.
Xie Jiaoyue was calculating her assets, staring at the talisman, when suddenly her eyes lit up.
If this device is installed on the main room's private vault, would it prevent Chu Xingjin from tampering with it?
She didn't say that the male lead would steal; she was just afraid of a ridiculous plot like, "She secretly opened the storeroom behind the madam's back and let Chu Xingjin choose whatever he wanted."
She ran in the dark to the private vault.
Although the system only provided a gray item, it was still considered a good after-sales service. This talisman does not require spiritual energy to activate and can take effect automatically.
Xie Jiaoyue held the talisman in her hand, stood on tiptoe, and reached out slightly to stick the talisman to the door beam. With a flash of light, the talisman automatically and firmly adhered to the door beam.
It's effective already?
Xie Jiaoyue looked left and right, highly skeptical of the talisman's effectiveness.
She casually picked up an ant from the ground, pinched the ant, and stretched it towards the door of the private storeroom.
There was no response.
Perhaps what is being protected is not the space itself, but the spiritual entities within it.
Xie Jiaoyue walked towards the private vault and saw a royal blue box that perfectly matched her aesthetic. The pretty little box was decorated with strange cloud patterns around its edges, which shimmered and floated from time to time.
She reached for the small box.
With a tearing sound, a bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere, and the ants in her hand emitted a burnt aroma, startling Xie Jiaoyue.
She looked at her hands; the ants had almost turned to ash, but her hands were completely unharmed.
Just as Xie Jiaoyue was wondering what was inside the small box, a familiar electronic voice came to her ears.
[Task Two: Before the Spirit-Setting Day, gather elixirs and miraculous medicines to enhance Chu Xingjin's aptitude.]
Xie Jiaoyue immediately withdrew from the private vault and turned around to lock the door tightly.
The dog system, always finding a way to covet her things.
But what is the Spirit-Fixing Day? Is she about to officially begin cultivating immortality?
In the darkness, neither the system nor Xie Jiaoyue noticed that a pair of eyes had seen everything that had just happened.
...
The next day.
Xie Jiaoyue was woken up early in the morning. Still sleepy, she nestled in Hua Yi's arms and said, "Why so early?"
Hua Yi hugged her young mistress happily, combing her long hair as she explained, "The day of the spirit-setting ceremony is in five days. According to custom, the Grand Elder will come to introduce all the Xie family members who are preparing for the ceremony, so as to avoid any mistakes. Therefore, we need to get up early today to go to the Shiquan Hall."
The Shiquan Hall was originally the residence of the Xie family's ancestor. After the ancestor passed away, it is now used as a gathering place. Apart from clan gatherings, which require secrecy, many matters are handled here.
Xie Jiaoyue nodded wearily, understanding; it was a version preview launch event.
After a quick wash, she browsed through the wardrobe.
Not entirely satisfied, her wardrobe was full of drab clothes. After searching for a long time, she finally found a light yellow dress, which she paired with a light green cardigan, making her look incredibly lively.
By the time she arrived at the Shiquan Hall, almost everyone had already arrived.
The Xie family has few direct descendants, and even fewer of them of marriageable age. The eldest branch has only her, the second branch has two cousins, and the third branch has none.
Besides the three of them, quite a few disciples from other branches also came today, totaling more than a dozen people.
Many eyes were on Xie Jiaoyue.
Miss Jiaoyue looks beautiful today.
Xie Xinghui, the second son of the second wife, came closer, carrying a small sparrow in his hand.
"Cousin, you've changed your personality? You look quite beautiful today."
Xie Jiaoyue raised an eyebrow: "Your brother and I are sworn enemies, yet you still talk to me?"
Xie Xinghui scoffed dismissively, "Don't mention him. My mother nags me about him every day, it's annoying enough. I don't want to hear it."
The interpersonal relationships within the second wife's family are quite interesting.
Xie Jiaoyue sized up Xie Xinghui. This man was quite different from Xie Yuehua in both personality and appearance. Xie Xinghui was clearly the son of the second wife, possessing some characteristics of both. In contrast, Xie Yuehua only resembled Feng Gulan slightly and bore no resemblance to her second uncle at all.
Xie Xinghui continued to loiter around Xie Jiaoyue with a nonchalant air: "But cousin, I really thought you eloped."
The straightforward young man said confidently, "I was prepared beforehand. If you leave the Xie family, I will go and kowtow to the First Madam."
Xie Jiaoyue asked in confusion, "Why are you kowtowing?"
Xie Xinghui said, "Of course I'll recognize the First Madam as my godmother! You don't want that immense wealth, I'll take it!"
Xie Jiaoyue's lips twitched. "Well, you're really awesome."
Ahead, the Grand Elder finally appeared.
"quiet."
The voice, imbued with spiritual power, resonated throughout the entire venue.
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