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Main Quest: Find the Fragments of the Thunder Seal!
"Mission complete! Reward: A mystery gift pack!"
"Mission failed..."
The system did not speak, but instead presented the task to Rong Xi in the form of subtitles.
"Hey system, what's with this ellipsis for mission failure? It's so opaque. Are you trying to pull some tricks?"
"Why is it an ellipsis? Don't you have any idea?"
The system continues to display subtitles.
Previously, the system could put all sorts of pressure on Rong Xi, forcing her to work hard to complete tasks. However, when Rong Xi discovered that the system was constantly draining the spiritual energy she had cultivated, she actually started to coerce the system, forcing it to compromise.
Now, is it meaningful to talk about the punishment for failing this mission?
The system can't truly erase Rong Xi. Therefore, instead of expending energy to incur failure penalties, it's better to conserve energy so that it can accumulate more power when it finds a new host in the future if the host accidentally dies.
"Hehe, I was just asking, why are you so angry?"
Rong Xi chuckled to herself.
How could she not know why the system used ellipses? It seems that in the system's perception, she had become a shameless rogue.
However, this is truly a misunderstanding.
Rong Xi felt that she was really a good person.
However, even good people have tempers.
"System, what is the Thunder Seal? What is it used for?"
Having accepted the mission, Rong Xi prepared to learn more about it.
The Thunder Seal—judging from the name, it must be an extraordinary magical artifact. Hmm, it might even be the treasure of some Thunder God; who knows, if I obtained this treasure, I could control thunder.
Rong Xi was a little envious!
"The Thunder Seal is a component of the system's energy module. If we can retrieve the fragments of the Thunder Seal and reassemble it, the system can actively absorb energy from the world, accelerating its recovery!"
The system's subtitles appeared very quickly.
Rong Xi was taken aback for a moment, then said, "System, I'm a little confused!"
Shouldn't a system be a program?
But now, the system's explanation gave Rong Xi the feeling that this system was not a program, but a creation.
"Host, there's no need to overthink it; the system is confused too!"
The system's answer to Rong Xi's new question was quite systematic.
The answer was just like that classic system line: Insufficient permissions, unable to query.
However, Rong Xi's five-cent system's answer seemed more human, and its quality was significantly higher than that of a mechanical system.
Could it be that my system isn't some crappy, paid-to-pay system?
"Host, please speed up! The Thunder Seal fragments are moving!"
The system's subtitles popped up again, and along with them, a navigation map appeared in front of Rong Xi's eyes.
A map of Zichuan town appeared before her eyes, and a red arrow pointed Rong Xi in the right direction.
"System, this is so advanced!"
Rong Xi looked at the virtual navigation map in front of her and secretly gave it a thumbs up.
"When the host is dreaming, some things in those dreams are quite nice!"
have to!
This is still plagiarized from later works!
Rong Xi rolled her eyes. She had thought the system was gaining more energy and its functions were being enhanced, and that it was just copying things from later generations.
etc!
Rong Xi suddenly became somewhat unsettled.
"System, have you been spying on my dreams?"
In my dream, she was a typical freeloader, living a life that could be described in one sentence: a life of a complete slacker with no dreams!
"The system is here to help the host who is in a deep sleep!"
"You'll help me?"
"Otherwise what?"
"Without the subtle influence of the system, how would the host recall the deliciousness of the spiritual food? How would they discover the flaws in their own dreams?"
Seeing the system's response, Rong Xi fell silent.
Okay, it seems that's indeed the case.
However, recalling the deliciousness of the spiritual food and discovering the flaws in the dream, she couldn't tell whether it was her own perception or the system's assistance. Since the system said so, then so be it for now!
Rong Xi stopped dwelling on the problem and quickened her pace, following the arrow's direction to find the fragment of the Thunder Seal.
When she arrived at the south gate of Zichuan town, the illusory navigation map in front of her changed again, transforming into a three-dimensional image, with a large red exclamation mark appearing above the head of one of the old men.
Meow! This is clearly an indicator for interacting with NPCs in a game!
However, now is not the time to complain; let's finish the task first.
"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"
Seeing that the old man was about to leave the city, Rong Xi immediately shouted and quickly chased after him, "We are destined to meet!"
"Please wait—"
As they spoke, Rong Xi and her men blocked the old man's path.
"Madam, are you speaking to this old man?"
The old man looked at Rong Xi, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Host, please be aware that the person in front of you harbors extreme ill will towards you. Please protect yourself!"
Just as Rong Xi was about to speak, a system notification popped up in her mind.
"Taotie, cripple him!"
Upon receiving the system's notification, Rong Xi did not hesitate at all and immediately ordered Taotie to make its move.
In her perception, the old man's cultivation level was mediocre. However, for the system to issue a special warning, this old man was definitely not a simple character.
Sure enough, the old man also made his move the instant the Taotie attacked.
The old man's figure flickered like a ghost as he reached for Rong Xi's neck.
Unfortunately, while he was fast, the Taotie was too ferocious.
With just a breath, the old man's lunge at Rong Xi was blocked. His hand was less than two inches from Rong Xi's neck, but it could not go any further.
This old man was actually a rogue immortal, at least at the seventh level or higher.
Such an existence could easily defeat multiple cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage.
"As expected of someone who bears the destiny of the Qing Dynasty, he has some skills!"
The old man missed his attack and, without hesitation, turned and ran.
But can they escape?
With a flap of its wings, Qiongqi blocked the old man's path. With a gentle tremor of its wings, it lifted the man into the air. Endless wind blades, like a thousand cuts, tormented the old man beyond recognition.
Thump!
When the old man fell from the sky to the ground, he was almost a bloody skeleton.
However, being a powerful rogue immortal, this person frantically absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and his wounds began to heal at a visible speed, with his flesh and blood regenerating.
"Qiongqi, can you please not be so bloody?"
Rong Xi almost threw up.
A perfectly healthy person was turned into a bloody skeleton, with their internal organs visible. It was absolutely disgusting!
After being scolded by Rong Xi, Qiongqi decisively feigned pitifulness, shrinking into the magpie's arms and whimpering as if it were very aggrieved.
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[That's all for today's update, everyone. Goodnight!]
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