Seeing Jiang Zuo start the challenge, the female attendant curiously asked a nearby staff member, "What is this?"

The staff member who had brought the item in said, "I don’t know. I heard it’s the culmination of some high-level executive’s knowledge. It’s not something an ordinary person can solve.

"Anyone who can solve it in three days must either have a high level of Cultivation or be exceptionally well-read.

"To solve it in two days, you’d need outstanding natural talent to go with it. A high Cultivation and extensive knowledge alone aren’t enough.

"As for solving it in a single day... the higher-ups say that’s impossible within the Tianhe Group. Unless it’s one of those people from the front lines. There might be some prodigies over there."

The female attendant stared blankly and said, "Then... then what if someone solves it... instantly?"

"Instantly? Impossible. There’s no one in this world like that. I’ve read the manual—even the developer took several hours at their fastest."

Just then, the female attendant nudged the staff member. "Look. Look."

The staff member finally looked down, and his jaw dropped.

The medium-sized box had transformed into a perfectly blooming lily.

He didn’t know why it was a lily, but this was the correct result.

Only a perfect solution could trigger such a transformation.

"It’s... it’s solved?" The male staff member couldn’t believe his eyes.

’But how is that possible?’

’The manual didn’t say anything about this. Is the device broken?’

Jiang Zuo ignored them and said directly, "So, is the shipping fee waived now?"

The female attendant snapped out of her daze and nodded. "Y-Yes. Please... please show me your work ID."

Jiang Zuo handed his ID over.

The male staff member then asked, "F-Fellow Daoist, should we make the results and your personal information public?"

Jiang Zuo glanced at the lily. "No need."

He had just been toying with it on a whim. He’d thought it might be an interesting puzzle, but he was disappointed once he understood it.

The device was extremely crude, with no interesting mechanisms whatsoever.

The craftsmanship was sloppy, and it was riddled with flaws.

’As for making his information public? He had no habit of letting others put his name on some ranking list. He never needed prestige or fame.

’He would never live his life under the scrutiny of others, nor would he live up to their expectations.

’So he had absolutely no need for any of it to be made public.’

After completing the necessary paperwork, Jiang Zuo left the warehouse.

’Nine more free shipping credits. Not bad. At least I can have the Tofu Boss make and deliver Yongxi Flesh a few more times.’

’A real bargain.’

******

「By the Sacred Land Holy Beast Lake」

Yue Xi sat on a rock in the middle of the lake, dangling her small, bare feet and kicking at the water’s surface.

"Fifth Brother, when I was the Saintess, I used to sit here and chat with you all the time, didn’t I?" Yue Xi said.

"All the time? I don’t remember. It feels like it just happened recently," Xuanwu said, blowing bubbles in the water.

"Yes, quite often. I used to come out and sit here every few days. I stopped coming as often later on," Yue Xi sighed.

Xuanwu swam a few laps in the water before approaching Yue Xi’s side. "Are you unhappy again? Why are you so listless?"

Yue Xi lay back on the rock. "Senior Brother has disappeared again. Tell me, should I even care about someone like that? He leaves without a word and vanishes just like that. For all I know, he could have died out there somewhere."

Xuanwu said innocently, "He’s not a child. Isn’t it normal for him to be away? It’s not like you’ve been captured, so you don’t need him to come back."

"My dear little miss, you’re still young. You wouldn’t understand."

"Humans are so complicated. But I’m definitely going to surpass all of humanity’s past achievements. When this sister grows up, you’ll see," Xuanwu said with considerable pride.

Given Xuanwu’s level of intelligence, Yue Xi had long known it was up to something behind her back.

However, she didn’t sense it was anything bad, and besides, she hadn’t been in the mood lately, so she didn’t bother to find out what it was.

Besides, what could that simpleton possibly hide from her?

Just then, a Holy Land Disciple suddenly arrived at the lakeshore. "Martial Aunt, the Tofu Boss sent over some food. He said it’s the legendary delicacy, Yongxi Flesh."

Without turning her head, Yue Xi said, "Tell him to take it back."

The disciple added, "He said Master Jian told him to bring it."

Yue Xi shot to her feet. "I’ll go find him myself."

With that, she quickly sped away.

Fifth Brother was helpless. His Seventh Sister always acted in such a rush whenever something came up.

’But I’m learning fast,’ Xuanwu thought. ’Next time Seventh Sister tries to bully me, I’ll definitely make her suffer.’

’I’ll scare her to death.’

With that, Xuanwu smugly sank back to the bottom of the lake to continue his Cultivation.

Xuanwu claimed he was learning fast, but in reality, he was still fumbling at the very basics. If Jiang Zuo knew, he’d probably regret ever trying to teach this Xuanwu.

It had been so many days, and he had simplified it so much, yet Xuanwu still hadn’t even gotten the hang of it.

Yue Xi soon found the Tofu Boss at the foot of the Holy Land Mountain. The urgency she felt just moments ago vanished, and her steps became steady.

She approached the Tofu Boss and said, "My Senior Brother has something for me."

The Tofu Boss presented a large Crystal Bowl. The flesh inside seemed to pulse as if it were alive, emitting a brilliant glow.

It was the vibrant pulsing of Spiritual Qi. If Jiang Zuo were to see such craftsmanship...

...he would definitely think Zhong Yiyang’s skills were pathetic in comparison.

Yue Xi accepted the Crystal Bowl and asked, "Did my Senior Brother go to Liyuan Island?"

Although Yue Xi appeared calm, the Tofu Boss was a perceptive man. He knew exactly what she was truly asking.

He immediately shook his head. "Daoist Shisan has gone to face his tribulation. It’s the Celestial Tribulation for advancing from the seventh to the eighth rank. They say he was pulled into a special dimension. That’s why he vanished so abruptly. I imagine if he were really going to Liyuan Island, he would have said goodbye to you."

Yue Xi nodded, then suddenly asked, "Then how did he send this flesh back?"

"He asked a fellow Daoist to deliver it to my shop."

"I see."

Then, Yue Xi turned and headed back.

She returned to her quarters.

She placed the food on the table and looked outside.

’Would he really tell me if he were going to Liyuan Island? He didn’t even tell me he was about to face his tribulation,’ she thought. ’Then again, only someone single-mindedly devoted to the Path could reach his level of achievement.

’I was just a child back then, so I must have seemed naive.

’Ugh, I’m feeling down again.’ After a moment’s thought, Yue Xi decided to go to the Forbidden Land to chat with Pure Goodness.

’That "big sister" of mine doesn’t understand anything.’

’It’s a shame Sweet Potato isn’t here. Otherwise, I could go bully that "big sister" of mine.’

When Yue Xi arrived at the Forbidden Land, she saw Pure Goodness and Pure Evil floating together on the surface of the lake.

The lake water was swirling rapidly, and flickering figures could be seen within it.

Yue Xi asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

"Seeing who is most suitable to be the next Saintess," Pure Goodness replied.

"Isn’t it a bit early for that? Who knows how long it’ll be until the next succession. Why the sudden interest?" Yue Xi asked. "Jingyue has only been the Saintess for a short while."

"A subjective whim. I wanted to take a look, just in case a problem arises," Pure Goodness said.

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