Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 1022 - 856: Tough Task_2
In this calculation, I can earn two thousand points a day, so getting two diamonds in favor seems not too far away.
When the favorability rises to two diamonds, I can get a blueprint for a resurrecting magical treasure that allows for five resurrections; when it rises to three diamonds, I’ll obtain the blueprint for an invincible talisman, not exploiting a bug but truly being invincible for a certain period — who wouldn’t be tempted?
"The key is that the system doesn’t just paint a picture without letting you enjoy it; as long as you work hard, you can enjoy both getting and having, so what’s there to say? Staying busy is fulfilling!" Jiang Yuan isn’t worried about biting off more than he can chew now; he’s aiming to unlock all hidden achievements simultaneously!
After breakfast and completing a few orders, the courtyard fell silent with nothing else to keep busy.
He was preparing to tackle the Mysterious Cave to earn points when a new message vibrated into view on the interface.
[Qu Luming: Mr. Jiang, since our brief encounter last time, thanks to you, we successfully captured Luo Nanjia and brought him back to the Netherworld, where Fengdu was lively for a few days.
I just found some time today and wanted to ask if you’re available. My main body, Du Li, Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Demon Realm Alliance in the Wilderness World, has requested several meetings with you. Would you mind meeting for a chat?]
Jiang Yuan: ???
Why does the Vice Alliance Hierarch want to see me?
However, back in spring when the Demon Cultivator was captured and thrown in, there was a side quest that required the courtyard to be upgraded to Level Eight in order to trigger. It just reached Level Eight, so why not look into potential rewards?
With this in mind, he promptly replied to set the meeting time.
"Having connections is truly different, hehe!" Qu Luming received a reply and beamed with joy, secretly glad for his deep friendship with Mr. Jiang, making it easy to arrange such matters.
Who does Du Li think he is, believing he can meet anyone he wants?
It’s all thanks to my sway!
Arranging this meeting will also be profitable for my main body, so I must think of some treasures to request from him.
With joy in his heart, he was preparing to go to the Wilderness World when a chilling wind blew through, and the figure of Black Impermanence emerged in a dark corner, murkel voice saying, "Qu Leopard Tail, I need to inquire about some matters."
"Ah, Black brother! A rare visitor, what brings you to me today?" Qu Luming thought internally about how busy this person was, wondering what task they were on now.
"I’m here to bother you mainly for two things: First, regarding the investigation you led at Golden Chicken River Market about the swindlers posing as Fengdu’s Yin Messengers, any results? Recently, two more Yin Messengers fell victim, their official hat stolen, not to mention one suffered grave injuries and met a tragic end.
The higher-ups ordered me to take over this matter and retrieve the stolen hats, so I came to ask whether Qu Leopard Tail has any leads;
The second thing involves the Demon Cultivator captured a few days ago.
No matter whether he confessed himself or through Soul Searching, after several rounds of interrogation, Luo Nanjia kept claiming he couldn’t comprehend the astronomical texts in the Book of Life and Death; it was only the Curse revealed by the Demon King that allowed activation.
I originally thought I’d found a genius, only to discover a major threat — if the Demon King merely knew the Curse and used it, that’s manageable, but the fear is he could control the Book and set its Curse.
The Judge is on high alert now, fearing his own Book of Life and Death might be activated by the Demon King, and I’ve been ordered to swiftly ascertain the Demon King’s status. The relationship between the Demon Realm and us is delicate, and I’m at a loss, so I came to consult Qu Leopard Tail about whether we might obtain clues through the inscrutable Mr. Jiang?"
Black Impermanence handles matters smoothly and reliably, and never hides his intentions; after clearly stating the purpose, he stands quietly awaiting a response.
"Geez, Black brother is really working hard." Qu Luming heard this lengthy account, each task seemed daunting, and he couldn’t help but feel sympathetic.
Knowing the other doesn’t like small talk, he thoughtfully replied, "Regarding the first matter, indeed, people at Golden Chicken River Market pretended to be Yin Messengers and deceived others, claiming they could change fate or assist in possession and rebirth, cheating many Demon Cultivators out of their money.
Upon receiving the information, I questioned them and even used the Profound Light Instrument to check. Those swindlers are evidently well aware of Fengdu’s practices, as they left no loopholes and even remained unseen.
The clues remain only at the level of descriptions from guests at teahouses, with no knowledge of whether the imposter was male or female, old or young, demon or ghost, and lately, no such swindling has been heard of, leaving me without a place to investigate."
Qu Luming paused, knitted his brow, and asked, "Are you certain the assault and theft of the official hats are connected to the swindlers?"
"I’m certain, as many deceived Cultivators only encountered fake Yin Messengers wearing the stolen hats."
"That’s particularly troubling — impersonating is minor, but stealing multiple Yin Messenger hats is a major issue. If really stumped, perhaps trying the Divination Technique could help?"
Black Impermanence silently shook his head; whether unwilling to owe favors to a big shot or finding that divination lacks clear instruction was uncertain.
"As for the second thing..." He laughed, "It’s quite convenient, as I have matters to ask Mr. Jiang, and I’ll inquire when I meet him."
"Thank you!"
"My pleasure..."
Before the pleasantries finished, a gust of cold wind swept by, and Black Impermanence vanished without a trace.
Qu Luming stared at the corner where he disappeared, clicking his tongue and said, "Truly a hard life, being stuck with these two arduous tasks. Sometimes being too capable means endless work, and even if done well, what good is it; if unsuccessful, you still get reprimanded, all for what?"
Transforming into a swirling mass of darkness and disappearing in an instant, he still mused internally about the name of the injured Yin Messenger from last time—was it Ma something Tu, whose identity was impersonated; might they know them?
Arriving at the Wilderness World, Qu Luming carefully adorned himself with magical treasures to conceal his presence as a Ghost Cultivator, tossing away fleeting thoughts.
Such trivial matters naturally have Black Impermanence’s patience to investigate.
For now, bridging connections is paramount!
"Hurry, hurry! Bring out your best, stowed-away top-quality Spirit Tea!" He pushed open the quiet room’s door with a bang, laughingly saying, "It must be the best; don’t hold out on me. Mr. Jiang’s Spirit Tea easily beats the usual tea you use to pacify me. After all, as the Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Demon Realm, you can’t afford to lose face!"
Du Li, wholly absorbed in a piece of writing, was just getting to the last line when disrupted, losing his serene mindscape instantly.
Taking a deep breath, reminding himself not to expect this guy to learn to knock, Du Li looked up at him and laughed, "It seems you haven’t missed any chance to savor Mr. Jiang’s good tea — it’s surprising that, as a Ghost Cultivator, you enjoy Spirit Tea; can you absorb the power of it?"
"I just like the taste of Spirit Tea! Besides, if I can’t absorb it, I don’t waste it; don’t I transfer it all to you?" Qu Luming continued to chuckle and curiously asked, "Why do you insist on meeting Mr. Jiang several times, any major issues to discuss?"
Asked out of the blue, Du Li was a bit puzzled, "In the beginning, simply out of curiosity, wanting to know just what kind of Human Race Cultivator captivated you so completely.
Later, there was a sense that he resembled an acquaintance, and there was an instinctive feeling urging me to meet him. Anyway, there’s no major issue to discuss, just whatever comes to mind."
Rarely had his main body revealed such an expression, leaving Qu Luming a bit taken aback, continuing to ask, "Who do you think Mr. Jiang resembles?"
"Xuanyuan Yangguang."
"Ah?! Impossible, right?" Hearing this name, he was shocked, then waved his hand and laughed, "Absolutely impossible.
Mr. Jiang is handsome and kind-hearted, wherever he goes he forms Good Karma; unfathomable yet never putting on airs. Such a personable cultivator, how could he resemble that murdering-slaughter Dao practitioner Xuanyuan Yangguang?"
Before the other could respond, Qu Luming quickly added, "At most, they both belong to the Human Race! But then, there are so many hidden Human Race Cultivators in the Wilderness World, how many are from the Ancient Ten Great Sects, making your suspicion quite baseless."
Du Li laughed and shook his head, "It’s not suspicion; it’s intuition. I didn’t have much contact with Xuanyuan Yangguang; by the time I rose to fame, he was virtually invisible, but I could sense that Xuanyuan Yangguang was a very pure person.
The Mr. Jiang you mentioned is likewise very pure.
Or to use human words, both are extremely romantic people, especially Xuanyuan Yangguang, who, despite cultivating the slaughters Dao, is highly romantic, making him quite intriguing.
As for Mr. Jiang, farming, managing a small courtyard, and aiding Little Demon Cultivators, each endeavor surprises and evokes interest, not just romantic but highly fascinating."
Qu Luming listened, bewildered, "Then if... should you probe out he’s indeed Xuanyuan Yangguang, or potentially a reincarnation or identity variant, what do you intend? Assassinate?"
