Chapter 99 - Investment
"The light of dawn..."
Mo Chen's last four words, with the unique ethereality and remoteness of Xingyun Pavilion, were like a prophecy of flowing galaxies, slowly settling on the starry meadow.
The huge star map shadow projected on his palm also dissipated, leaving only pure starlight lingering at his fingertips.
There was silence on the meadow.
Tie Niu scratched the back of his head, his huge body swaying slightly, and he muttered in a muffled voice: "Break... break what light? Senior Mo's words... are even more mysterious than those of our village old priest..." He obviously didn't quite understand the grand fatalistic theory, but he heard the words "investment" and "tear the sky", and probably understood that it was a good thing.
The poisonous mist lingering around Luo Hongyi's fingertips quietly dissipated, and the frost on her beautiful face also melted away. She crossed her arms, her red lips curled slightly, her eyes sharp as ever, her usual sarcasm in her eyes. "Dawn? Sounds impressive. But Master Mo, investment is investment, but don't expect us from the Guixu Sect to be saviors. We're only responsible for sweeping those who stand in our way and those we dislike into the trash." She glanced pointedly at Uncle Chen in the corner. Uncle Chen's broom rustled twice in response.
Su Tang's face was still a little flushed, with the afterglow of the excitement from talking about the earth just now, and also the embarrassment of her heart beating faster under Mo Chen's deep gaze.
She held the photo stone in her hand, looked at Mo Chen with sparkling eyes, and whispered, "Senior Mo... Mo Chen, then... then what do you need us to do?" She subconsciously felt that this "investor" must have some requirements, right?
White Deer held the rabbit, its clear eyes flickering between Mo Chen and the Guixu Sect members before finally settling on Chu Linyuan and Xie Zhao, a hint of vague understanding. Moon-Eating Rabbit, on the other hand, gazed at the pure starlight lingering on Mo Chen's fingertips, its ruby eyes gleaming with longing.
At the door of Fujiya, Xie Zhao was half leaning against the door frame, with most of his body weight still resting on Chu Linyuan's arm. Chu Linyuan's body was still slightly stiff, but he did not push open.
His pale face wore his usual weak, shrewd smile, his peach blossom eyes narrowed like a fox as he looked at Mo Chen: "Boss Mo, you have a far-sighted vision and foresight. I admire you. But..." He changed the subject, his smile becoming a bit more mercenary, "Since it's an investment, there must be some tangible 'start-up capital', right? Just painting a pie in the sky... ahem... we poor guys can't tear down the sky with empty stomachs..."
Before he finished speaking, Chu Linyuan's cold voice sounded, simple and direct, like a sword drawn from its sheath: "Conditions."
Mo Chen looked at the group of people before him, each with their own distinct styles, yet all sharing the tenacity and unruliness of a grassroots. A faint, star-like smile flickered across his calm face. He wasn't displeased by Xie Zhao's materialism or Chu Linyuan's coldness.
"There are no specific conditions." Mo Chen's voice remained calm. "What Xingyun Pavilion asks is simply to maintain its observation responsibilities and record the trajectory of Guixu. On your journey, if you encounter any place within the Xingyun Pavilion's capabilities, such as for healing, temporary refuge, or some special star materials, you can come with this order."
He flipped his palm, and three small, exquisite tokens, neither gold nor jade, appeared in his palm. The tokens were a deep, dark blue, with tiny starlight flowing on their surfaces, forming a miniature star map. A dark golden light in the center was particularly eye-catching.
He gently pushed one of the tokens forward, and the token turned into a stream of light, floating steadily in front of Chu Linyuan.
"This is the 'Star Attraction Order'. Holding it can sense the location of the Starfall Pavilion, and can also attract the faint protection of starlight in a specific star region."
Chu Linyuan, expressionless, reached out to take it. The token felt warm and cool to the touch, imbued with pure and peaceful star power. His fingertips traced the dark golden glow on the token's surface. His cold gaze rested on Mo Chen's face for a moment, then he accepted the token without a word, tacitly accepting the investment.
Mo Chen handed another token to Luo Hongyi: "Fellow Daoist Luo is an expert in the art of poison and has integrated the power of falling stars. Your future is limitless. This token contains a trace of the original aura of the 'Chen Ji Poison Sand', which may be helpful to you in tempering the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Domain'." Starlight shone on the surface of the token, faintly revealing a restrained dark golden poisonous aura.
Luo Hongyi's eyes lit up! Chenji Poison Sand! This is a top-grade poison material unique to Xingyun Pavilion, imbued with the power of star annihilation! She reached out and grabbed the token without hesitation, feeling the trace of the original aura with her fingertips. A look of satisfaction appeared on her beautiful face. "Master Mo, this is very considerate! This start-up capital...I accept it!"
The last token floated towards Su Tang.
"Miss Su." Mo Chen's gaze fell on Su Tang. It was still deep, but less probing than before. It was a little gentler and had a hint of imperceptible...expectation?
"Your power of will and clairvoyance hold extraordinary potential. This order contains a glimpse of the understanding of the art of 'galactic resonance', which may help you better communicate the starlight of this world with... the echoes of wishes from the distant other side. Miss Su is always welcome to the 'Observatory' of Xingyun Pavilion to exchange ideas on 'live broadcast' and 'bullet screen' with the disciples in the pavilion." When he said the last few words, a hint of interest flashed across his eyes.
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