Chapter 29 The Banquet 9 You two are on equal footing, neither of you is weak...
The alchemy furnace, which had originally lingered by Chu Xingjin's side, changed its target this time, clattering and wandering over to Xie Jiaoyue's side, and crashing headfirst into Xie Jiaoyue's arms.
Its squeaky behavior was even more exaggerated than when it was with Xie Jiaoyue; if it were a dog, its tail would probably wag off.
What's going on? The Water Ripple Alchemy Furnace is free now?
When will magic items of this caliber be available for wholesale resonance?
This makes it seem like Xin's situation in those previous years, when she didn't have a single person who resonated with her, is quite embarrassing, isn't it?
Xie Jiaoyue leaned against her mother's chest and, in front of everyone, groped the water-patterned alchemy furnace, making it shake violently.
A small golden sword emerged from the bottom of the water-patterned alchemy furnace.
What's going on? Did the Water Ripple Alchemy Furnace give birth because it hasn't been used for so long?
As soon as the golden sword appeared, it took the place of the water-patterned alchemy furnace and stayed by Xie Jiaoyue's side, refusing to leave.
Looking at the water-patterned alchemy furnace again, it had become extremely calm, as if nothing had ever happened before.
Xie Jiaoyue struck the golden sword twice to silence it, then spoke softly to Xin Du: "Clan Chief Xin, it seems that only Xin Xiuying can cause the Water Ripple Pill Furnace to resonate. Brother Chu and I are merely attracting this golden sword."
Chu Xingjin refused to believe it and reached out his hand towards the water-patterned alchemy furnace, only to find that the latter really did not react at all. How could this be? This broken alchemy furnace was so ungrateful.
Xin Du laughed heartily, all his previous panic and tension gone, and said magnanimously, "Since this unexpectedly appeared sword is destined for Miss Xie, then I will give it to Miss Xie."
That small golden sword was clearly extraordinary, definitely a magic weapon of the same level as the Water Pattern Alchemy Furnace, but unlike before, Xin Du gave it away willingly.
Xie Jiaoyue not only resolved their immediate crisis, but he had also secretly inquired with his daughter. If it weren't for Xie Jiaoyue, his daughter and Feng Qianqian would definitely not have survived today.
He was willing to accept such a great favor as a sword.
So what if the sword is precious? Their family has a tradition of alchemy, and not a single person in the entire family knows how to use a sword. Using it to befriend the only daughter of the richest woman in Jinling City is a win for them!
Xie Jiaoyue was also delighted. Indeed, this trip was worthwhile; she had even gained a sword.
The little golden sword was a perfect match for her aesthetic sense; even if she couldn't use it, it was still a lovely decoration on her body.
Most importantly, Chu Xingjin gained nothing.
He did not agree when Xindu retreated the first time, nor did he give in when Xindu retreated the second time. In the end, he returned empty-handed.
Chu Xingjin's defeat is her victory. It seems that this future prodigy will have to be controlled by her for a while longer.
Xie Jiaoyue also glanced at the tasks. She had indeed brought Chu Xingjin to the banquet, and she hadn't directly told Feng Qianqian about her relationship with Chu Xingjin. As a result, both tasks were completed successfully, and she got two more chances to draw prizes.
Furthermore, because she risked her life to save the female lead, the system even gave her an extra reward.
Hey, I made a fortune.
Seeing that she had four chances to win the lottery, Xie Jiaoyue couldn't resist and secretly started drawing lots on her way home.
Four times in a row.
With a series of clattering sounds, eight spiritual plants appeared on the system panel at once.
Xie Jiaoyue was dumbfounded. Even if you're just trying to appease someone, you can't be this perfunctory. What's the point of giving so many identical things?
She looked at the spirit plant in the system panel. The green leaves were covered with small white flowers, like the most inconspicuous wildflowers by the roadside, the kind that could be described as cute but nothing else.
Furthermore, the system did not provide any explanation.
Xie Jiaoyue quietly put it away, planning to take some time to look through the book and see what it was.
However, she had a feeling that perhaps after a while, she would be able to find out the purpose of this thing through other channels.
I spent a sleepless night.
The next day, the Phoenix Clan's bounty posters were displayed all over the streets and alleys.
A hefty reward is offered for the reward of the Frostflower.
Task Five arrives as scheduled: [Help the male protagonist find the Ling Shuang Flower.]
Xie Jiaoyue saw this shameless mission description first thing in the morning.
[System, don't you think you've been acting a bit strange lately?]
[Host, please speak.]
From task two to task five, I didn't get many spirit stones, nor many useful items. Even the so-called lottery only gave me task items. Tell me, what did I actually gain from all that effort?
The system highlighted the harmless aura: [Host, your aura has been upgraded.]
Sure enough, the harmless aura has been upgraded to LV2, indicating that it has been unlocked simultaneously.
Harmless Aura: Passive skill. Those who possess this aura are more likely to be perceived as harmless by others, making them think of the aura's owner as a weak and innocent figure, thus lowering their guard.
An active skill that forces people within ten meters to believe that the Lord of the Aura is a trustworthy and harmless person.
As the aura upgrades, both active and passive skills can be enhanced.
Xie Jiaoyue was speechless. What kind of halo is this, reserved for delicate, innocent flowers?
Surprisingly, it's actually quite useful.
It's enough to at least steal the male lead's next opportunity.
Before long, before Xie Jiaoyue could even take the initiative to find Chu Xingjin, Chu Xingjin came knocking on her door.
Xie Jiaoyue lay on the bed, coughing occasionally, her face as pale as paper.
Chu Xingjin ignored Xie Jiaoyue's situation and asked, "Jiaoyue, do you know what the Ling Shuang Flower is?"
Xie Jiaoyue's voice was weak: "Brother Chu, is this what you're looking for?"
She pointed out, "Does Brother Chu intend to give this to Sister Feng?"
Chu Xingjin's face flushed slightly, a rare occurrence: "I... I just felt sorry for her serious injuries. You don't know, she was corrupted by demonic energy. If she can't use this item in time, she might not be able to cultivate in the future."
Xie Jiaoyue said "Oh," and added, "I thought Brother Chu had fallen for Sister Feng."
Her expression was very somber, as if she had been grieving for this for a long time.
Chu Xingjin finally realized that even the few fish in his pond were not very stable, and he frowned deeply.
He knew he didn't like Xie Jiaoyue, so why not take this opportunity to make things clear and break things off with her directly?
He was about to speak when he saw the Ling Shuang flower in Xie Jiaoyue's hand.
No, he didn't want to completely break up with Xie Jiaoyue; they were engaged.
Chu Xingjin found a suitable reason for himself: with the marriage contract in place, he could not be an ungrateful person.
The words still need to be made clear, but we need to rephrase them.
Chu Xingjin looked around to make sure no one else was nearby, and then said to Xie Jiaoyue, "Jiaoyue, do you believe me? One day I will become an Immortal Venerable."
Xie Jiaoyue nodded. Although this person was overly confident, he did have the right to be confident.
Chu Xingjin continued, “The Xie family is not a particularly prestigious family. You are a furnace body, and although you also have a Heavenly Spiritual Root, your future cultivation level will not be very high. If you become the wife of an Immortal Venerable and accompany me to various places, it may not be entirely suitable.”
“I’m not saying this to look down on you. I’m just stating the facts, Jiaoyue. We all know that you’re not good enough for me.”
“But I’m not that kind of irresponsible man. I will take responsibility for you. From now on, Feng Qianqian and you will both be my wives. You two will be equals, and neither of you will be inferior to the other.”
He was almost moved to tears after he finished speaking. What had he done wrong? He just wanted to give every worthy girl a home.
Xie Jiaoyue lowered her eyes and sobbed softly, "Yes, I believe in Brother Chu. Brother Chu, here are these two Ling Shuang flowers for you. Take them to Sister Feng and make sure they heal her wounds."
Chu Xingjin nodded in satisfaction. He was very pleased with Xie Jiaoyue's sensible manner. As long as Xie Jiaoyue continued to be so sensible, he wouldn't mind showing her a little more pity.
After Chu Xingjin left, Xie Jiaoyue jumped out of bed and secretly slipped out of the mansion.
Her goal was the same as Chu Xingjin's: the Phoenix Clan's territory.
Then, Xie Jiaoyue got lost.
...
By the time Xie Jiaoyue arrived at the Phoenix Clan's residence, it was already dark.
She was able to find it because a phoenix in its original form was wandering around there, picked her up, and took her back to the Phoenix Clan's territory.
She had intended to get there before Chu Xingjin, but now it seems that Chu Xingjin has already returned to the Xie clan's territory.
As she was thinking, she looked at the cute guy next to her who had transformed into human form but still had a small tuft of hair sticking up on his head, and couldn't help but reach out and pluck it.
It feels great
"What are you doing?" the young man asked, covering his head in displeasure.
Xie Jiaoyue coughed awkwardly, "I, um, just wanted to ask, how is Feng Qianqian now? Has she found the Ling Shuang Flower?"
"I heard they found it, but for some reason, it seems they're still searching."
Xie Jiaoyue recalled that the Phoenix Clan only wanted two Frostflowers on the bounty, which was why she gave Chu Xingjin two.
If that's the case, why do we still need to look?
The guy with the tuft of hair had heard of Xie Jiaoyue and knew that she and Feng Qianqian had a life-and-death bond. So he didn't ask Xie Jiaoyue's purpose and directly led her to Feng Qianqian.
"Qianqian, your friend is here."
Feng Qianqian had thought of many people, but she never expected that Xie Jiaoyue would come.
She and Xie Jiaoyue were not familiar with each other, and they had not even exchanged a single word before fighting against the monsters together.
She felt unhappy thinking about Xie Jiaoyue and Chu Xingjin's relationship, but then she remembered that the other party had saved her, and she felt that her unhappiness made her feel so worthless.
She couldn't help but look at Xie Jiaoyue. The more she looked, the more she felt that Xie Jiaoyue seemed so harmless and innocent, and the more she felt that her own thoughts were so ugly.
"Ah Dai, could you get some spiritual tea for Miss Xie?"
The guy with the ahoge (cowlick) is actually called Ah-Dai (Dumb).
After Ah Dai left, Feng Qianqian asked Xie Jiaoyue, "Miss Xie, thank you for coming to see me."
“You are a pure-blooded Phoenix Clan descendant, and you may be one of the best in Jinling City this generation. Naturally, I wanted to come and see you.”
Her expression was somewhat sad: "To heal my injury, I need at least two Frostflowers, but I only have one now. I'm afraid my injury won't be completely healed. How can I possibly be considered a top-tier healer?"
Xie Jiaoyue's lips twitched. One plant? The other one was swallowed by Chu Xingjin?
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