Bai Qingqing thought about it for a moment and realized that it made sense.
So, I misunderstood Xiaohao?
Thinking of this, Bai Qingqing smiled shyly: "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you just now."
Xiao Hao became increasingly arrogant.
If the original body were here, its tail would probably be wagging high in the sky.
"The system and the host are one. Everything Xiaohao does is for the host's benefit, without the slightest selfishness," Xiaohao said, sounding aggrieved.
"Xiao Hao is the best system in the world," Bai Qingqing hurriedly comforted him.
"Host, don't doubt Xiao Hao so easily in the future, or Xiao Hao will really be hurt," Xiao Hao said, taking advantage of the situation.
“Okay, I swear.” Bai Qingqing replied, “I…”
"There's no need to swear an oath," Xiao Hao said hurriedly before Bai Qingqing could swear. "Host, quickly open the bronze box and take a look."
“That makes sense.” Bai Qingqing nodded and took out the bronze box.
It was heavy.
At the clasp, there was a Luban lock.
The Luban lock might be difficult for ordinary people, but Bai Qingqing had been playing with it since she was a child on Earth.
It was solved in no time.
Upon opening the bronze box, a yellowed parchment was indeed found inside.
Unfold the parchment; it bears the words "Treasure Map" written in large, simplified Chinese characters.
Below the words is...
A square inside a large circle, a large circle inside a small circle, a small circle with a bar inside, and a triangle stacked on top of the bar...
Bai Qingqing's first reaction upon seeing this diagram was: What a complex geometry problem.
Who draws their map like this?
However, it's not without its advantages.
If this were in ancient times, such a map wouldn't be stolen during military campaigns.
Because even if you steal it, no one will know why.
What are all these?
"It's one thing for the treasure map to be written in simplified Chinese characters, but can you tell me what's drawn on it?" Bai Qingqing asked through gritted teeth, clutching the treasure map.
"Isn't this drawing clear enough?" Xiao Hao said, "The big square represents the Southern Wilderness Continent, the big circle represents the Azure Sea, and the small circle is Shadow Moon Island..."
Bai Qingqing was completely bewildered: "How did you figure that out?"
How can just a few squares and circles, without any words or symbols, represent so much?
“It’s easy to tell,” Xiao Hao said.
Bai Qingqing was increasingly speechless.
Why didn't she find it easy to see?
"Has your system been specially trained?" Bai Qingqing couldn't help but complain.
“Yes,” Xiao Hao replied cheerfully, “I’m the best student.”
"You're really amazing." Bai Qingqing gave a sincere thumbs up, then couldn't help but ask, "If I may ask, was the person who taught you how to draw maps...?"
Bai Qingqing was too embarrassed to say the words "clumsy".
But Xiao Hao has already learned something from it.
She hurriedly said, "No, no, our...our teacher is amazing at drawing, this picture was drawn by her."
"Hmm, impressive." Bai Qingqing replied casually, but in her heart she was unconvinced: "But since you can understand it, that makes things easier."
"When does the host plan to set off to search for the treasure?" Xiao Hao asked.
Staying in the Star Moon Sect will slow down the progress of repairing this world considerably.
Sister Xue's arrangement was probably to speed up the process.
Sister Xue is truly dedicated and hardworking.
I need to learn from Sister Xue.
"Did you just mention Shadowmoon Island?" Bai Qingqing asked.
“Yes.” Xiao Hao nodded, and a small circle on the treasure map suddenly lit up: “This is Shadowmoon Island.”
“I remember Young Master Yun mentioning Shadowmoon Island before,” Bai Qingqing said. “However, he only mentioned it briefly and didn’t go into details.” (See Chapter 87 for details)
"So?" Xiao Hao asked.
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle." Bai Qingqing said, "Since someone knows, we should ask them first."
"Alright." Xiao Hao nodded: "If he has been there before, we can ask him to show us the way."
“That’s exactly what I meant,” Bai Qingqing said. “Besides, we still need to continue changing his dressings these next few days.”
"This young master Yun is really weak. He only picked at a small scab, and it's been two days and it's still not healed. He's not like a man at all," Xiao Hao complained.
"It's probably just a matter of individual constitution." Bai Qingqing wanted to complain too, but since she was the one who started it all, she decided to hold back.
"It's just weak," Xiao Hao snorted.
“Without spiritual roots, one cannot cultivate, and naturally becomes weaker,” Bai Qingqing said. “As someone who also lacks spiritual roots and has low cultivation, I can understand this very well.”
"The host will become stronger in the future," Xiao Hao said immediately, sounding guilty.
"With you here, I've always believed that I will definitely become stronger in the future." Bai Qingqing smiled: "The same logic applies to others; they may also become stronger in the future."
"What the host says is true, Xiao Hao has learned a lot," Xiao Hao said obediently.
In reality, he was still complaining to himself: With Yun Zhan's talent, he could only cultivate to the level of God Emperor at most; he couldn't possibly get any stronger.
Of course, it wouldn't say that out loud.
The next morning, after Bai Qingqing finished teaching Tai Chi, she asked Wukong to invite Yun Zhan over for breakfast as usual.
Yun Zhan hurriedly explained in the voice communication group: "Miss Bai is kind-hearted and wants to change my medicine."
Otherwise, the pressure of having so many envious eyes would be immense.
After breakfast, Bai Qingqing changed Yun Zhan's dressing.
It's much better than yesterday; a thin scab has formed on the tiny wound.
Bai Qingqing's hands were itching to pick at it, but this time she dared not do so again.
Last time the bleeding was so bad, I'll probably faint here again this time, won't I?
Xiao Hao was right yesterday; this young master Yun's physique is indeed a bit weak, and he can take some pills to replenish it in the future.
"Thank you, Miss Bai." After changing the medicine, Yun Zhan cupped his hands in thanks.
“Young Master Yun, you don’t need to be so polite.” Bai Qingqing smiled. “Besides changing your dressing, there’s something else I wanted to ask you today.”
"Please speak, Miss Bai," Yun Zhan said.
"I remember Young Master Yun mentioning Shadowmoon Island before," Bai Qingqing said. "Has Young Master Yun ever been to that island?"
“I’ve been there twice, the last time was three years ago,” Yun Zhan replied. “Miss Bai, is there some plan behind your sudden inquiry about this island?”
"I have something to do and need to go to Shadowmoon Island. I wonder how far it is from Starmoon Sect?" Bai Qingqing asked.
"It's located within the Canglan Sea of the Southern Wilderness Continent, not far," Yun Zhan said. "If Miss Bai wishes to go, I can lead the way. The island isn't large; I've explored most of it and am quite familiar with it."
"Thank you very much then." Bai Qingqing nodded. "When will Young Master Yun be available?"
“Anytime is fine,” Yun Zhan said, “whenever is convenient for Miss Bai.”
"Then tomorrow morning?" Bai Qingqing asked.
"Alright." Yun Zhan nodded and asked, "On this trip to Shadowmoon Island, I wonder who Miss Bai plans to bring along?"
P.S.: Thank you for your concern, everyone. After testing positive, I still feel a bit phlegmy, so I got a lung CT scan. It shows some inflammation in my right lung, and I guess I'll need IV fluids for a few days. I feel like crying…
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