Chapter 52 Research Meeting 5 Mo Yu is quite considerate.
"Commander, don't rush to collect them."
"Why aren't you putting it away? You don't want it, do you?" the division commander said irritably, before noticing Xie Jiaoyue. "Oh, it's Jiaoyue."
Xie Jiaoyue didn't know this teacher, but that didn't stop her from showing goodwill: "Hello, teacher, may I have this?"
She does need to save up some spirit stones for the Research Society, but that doesn't stop her from buying her desired mount.
The purpose of earning spirit stones is to spend them. If you don't spend them, or if you spend them in a way that doesn't suit your taste, then it's better not to earn them at all.
That simple sentence attracted the attention of the entire exchange.
People stared curiously at the famous young rich woman in Jinling City. "This rich woman is beautiful and wealthy. Can we take a look at them?"
The clever ones have already started to memorize Xie Jiaoyue's preferences, planning to tailor-make things for her in the future, make a fortune off a rich woman, and achieve mutual prosperity.
But some people gasped: "This mount is beautiful, but it's ridiculously expensive. And to make matters worse, its speed is almost the same as mounts that cost only a tenth of its price. It's just for looks; who would buy something like this?"
"Even a female cultivator from the Xie family wouldn't have this much money, would she? How old is she? How can someone so young manage so much money? Aren't Father and Mother at ease?"
Since he couldn't afford it himself, he didn't want others to be able to afford it either. He not only belittled the mount but also those who wanted to buy it.
The man continued, "Xie Jiaoyue, do you really have that many spirit stones to afford this?"
He clearly remembered that Xie Jiaoyue was a furnace vessel, and even if she was talented, she would eventually be married off. Since she would belong to someone else's family sooner or later, how could Gong Shirao and the Xie family possibly give her so many spirit stones?
Xie Jiaoyue nodded gently.
"Commander, I want this."
"Don't pretend you don't want it, will you? What if the division commander brings it to you and you say you don't want it anymore?"
Xie Jiaoyue glanced at the person but didn't reply.
Such arguments are meaningless, as they are a mixture of emotions such as jealousy, resentment of the rich, envy, and discrimination against those who are merely vessels for cultivation. These emotions are like vines in a primeval forest, winding and enveloping the other person's entire mind, and even a sharp dagger may not be able to remove them.
Ultimately, all that talk didn't mean he hated spirit stones; he just hated that he wasn't the one who possessed them.
As the owner of this wealth, her most important task is to spend the money wisely and contribute to the GDP of this cultivation world.
Instead of wasting time arguing, you should read a couple more books and research what's wrong with your own "furnace body" constitution.
Xie Jiaoyue acted swiftly and decisively, handing over the spirit stone with one hand and putting away her mount with the other. Then, she happily sat on her little lotus flower, struck a pose as if Guanyin were saving all sentient beings, and left in a carefree manner.
"No, does Xie Jiaoyue really have that many spirit stones to freely dispose of?"
How could this be? She's beautiful, talented, and rich. How could there be such a person?
"Do you think my chances of succeeding in pursuing her are less than 100%?"
The commander, who had already left, turned back and punched the man on the shoulder to wake him up: "Focus on your cultivation and stop dreaming."
No, he wasn't dreaming. Someone as outstanding as him could easily win over a potential suitor.
"Wake up, she has a fiancé, Chu Xingjin, who also has a metal-based spiritual root. Do you think you can beat him?"
"Damn it, someone beat me to it. If it weren't for Chu Xingjin, Xie Jiaoyue would definitely be mine."
The division commander shook his head and left, feeling that there seemed to be a few lunatics in this class.
Xie Jiaoyue was naturally unaware of the absurd conversation that had taken place behind her. Her little lotus flower was stable and comfortable, with many arrays set up on it, including special windproof, coldproof, and heatproof features, making it an all-around air conditioner that made her so comfortable that she was almost falling asleep.
She had asked someone about sword-wielding before, out of curiosity, whether it would shield them from the wind. The answer was that it wouldn't at all; cultivators fight against the heavens, and only by enduring hardship can one rise above others.
Xie Jiaoyue, however, did not like that. She was the kind of person who could endure any hardship while cultivating, but had to live comfortably at other times.
Otherwise, what's the point of having such high cultivation and such a long lifespan?
If you have time, you can try to find the weapon refiner at Little Lotus and see if he has any other ingenious ideas.
Not long after, Xie Jiaoyue saw Gongshi Moyu's figure.
The tiny, ant-like figure gradually grew larger, and her little lotus flower landed on the ground.
"Brother Moyu, how long have you been here? You didn't need to wait for me; it was me who troubled you."
Although he had spent some time with Xie Jiaoyue, Gongshi Moyu still couldn't get used to Xie Jiaoyue's polite manner.
He was a beat slow to react before replying, "It's nothing. I'm off today, so I don't have anything else to do."
"It's good that I didn't delay Brother Moyu's business."
"Is this mount newly purchased?" Gongshi Moyu's gaze was constantly drawn to the lotus mount.
“Yes, Brother Moyu, do you like it? I can…” Xie Jiaoyue touched the lotus flower, a little reluctant, “If I see something similar later, I can tell Brother Moyu.”
Hey, she's reluctant to give it away. This thing is quite expensive; it's fine to give it to her mother, but she's still a bit reluctant to give it to Gongshi Moyu.
Gongshi Moyu didn't know whether he should nod or shake his head.
It's hard to say whether he likes it or not.
He actually designed the prototype of this thing, but since he wasn't the main cultivator of artifacts, he gave the blueprints to a friend to make.
Unexpectedly, it ended up in Xie Jiaoyue's hands.
It aligns with his understanding of Xie Jiaoyue; when he was designing it, he had thought that perhaps the girl next door would like it.
Xie Jiaoyue has always been like this, liking all kinds of flamboyant and beautiful things, showing herself off without any psychological burden, and enjoying being the center of attention.
During those times when he was alone, he had to make things to express his longing for his homeland. However, the image of his busy parents was too faint in his mind, and in the end, the girl next door who always bickered with him left the deepest impression.
So he made this. After he finished, he felt a pang of homesickness upon seeing the object, so he returned it to his hometown.
After going through many twists and turns, this thing still ended up in Xie Jiaoyue's hands.
It can be considered fate.
Gong Shi Moyu did not mention this little bit of fate, but only said, "No, I just think it's very suitable for you."
"Right, I think so too." The delicate pink petals complemented her skin tone perfectly, making her look fair and rosy.
Xie Jiaoyue reached out, and the large lotus flower shrank to the size of her palm, returning to her hand: "I think this mount is very well designed. I love the dazzling array of formations on it. I wonder who designed it."
Gong Shi Moyu wanted to say it was him, but after thinking it over, he realized that he hadn't made it himself, and he didn't have the habit of taking credit for others' work.
“Turning the mount upside down will reveal the name of the weapon refiner who crafted it.”
"This is... Commander Guo?" Commander Guo didn't seem like such a meticulous person; she hadn't expected him to be so considerate. She could find some time later to ask Commander Guo if he had any other suitable magical artifacts.
Seeing Xie Jiaoyue treating Commander Guo as a close friend, Gongshi Moyu felt somewhat uncomfortable.
It felt like someone had stolen the credit for his work. After all, Commander Guo wasn't a meticulous person, and all the formations were finally inscribed thanks to his insistence. He even specially found someone skilled in formations to complete the work.
It's strange, he usually doesn't care about these empty titles.
Perhaps it was because he met an old friend in a foreign land, and because he was homesick.
Well then, since he doesn't want to tell Xie Jiaoyue his identity, there's no need to tell her these things.
He just needs to take good care of his younger sister, just like before.
"Let's go to the Heaven and Earth Bureau's library."
Unlike the clan school's library, the Heaven and Earth Bureau's library did not have a dedicated cleaning guard. Instead, it had a bright, shiny plaque with the three large characters "Heaven and Earth Bureau" written on it. The powerful characters faintly conveyed a surging spiritual energy, preventing unqualified people from entering.
It looks much more prestigious than the clan school; it's something that money can't buy.
"This was written by the director himself. You can enter with a specific identification tag."
Oh, smart access control.
It's understandable that libraries set up these facilities; otherwise, what would happen if valuable books were lost?
However, the restrictions are still quite significant, as most people cannot access them, unlike modern libraries, many of which are public-service oriented.
Xie Jiaoyue followed Gong Shi Moyu into the library, and as soon as she entered, she discovered many more differences.
There are significantly fewer books here than in the clan school, but the quality of the books has improved considerably; many of them are clearly rare treasures just from their titles.
The arrangement of the books is also very interesting. Unlike the clan school, which classifies books according to Taoist principles, the books are arranged by size and color. The scattered spiritual scrolls decorate the entire library like a colorful night sky.
The taste is quite good, but it makes searching several times more difficult.
Gong Shi Moyu led Xie Jiaoyue forward: "Place your hand on this long silver rope, silently recite what you are thinking, and it will tell you where the corresponding spirit tablets are."
Oh, and there's also an intelligent search system, that's great. I suggest that the ethnic studies department also introduce it.
Gong Shi Moyu stopped Xie Jiaoyue from trying to do something: "I have already found the relevant spiritual scrolls for you in advance. They are on the desk over there. These spiritual scrolls cannot be taken out of the library. You can look at them here."
Xie Jiaoyue looked up and was surprised to find that Brother Moyu was quite considerate.
Was Mo Yu always this meticulous person?
During their last encounter, she was so engrossed in cultivation that she didn't notice Gongshi Moyu himself.
But considering they are now siblings, it's normal for an older brother to care about his younger sister.
Although the two were so distantly related that they could hardly find any common ancestors, Gongshi Moyu was just a pitiful little girl that Gongshi Rao had picked up from a side branch.
She couldn't help but think of the poor little boy who used to stay at her house in her past life.
That poor little thing, although he has parents, is practically the same as not having parents at all, and he freeloads meals at their house every day.
That's fine, but the poor little girl always has such a well-behaved, obedient, calm and composed demeanor that her mother always compares her to her.
Ugh, how annoying.
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