Chapter 82: Most Likely Has a Side Business

Feng Chen smiled and said, “I’m from the neighboring Xiaohe Village. I’ve always enjoyed helping others, but there’s nothing much to do in Xiaohe, so I thought I’d come to Lingxiu Village for a look.”

“As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Our two villages should be as close as one family. If you need anything, just say the word.”

Li Ling’er nodded, a bit puzzled. “Old Li lost his son early and now has trouble getting around. Since you’re so kind, why don’t you look after him a bit more?”

Feng Chen’s eyes lit up and he thumped his chest. “No problem! Leave it to me!”

To think the quest would be triggered so easily—it really took no effort at all.

Just as Feng Chen was about to leave, he suddenly felt something was missing. He quickly added, “Miss, aren’t you forgetting something?”

Li Ling’er looked surprised. “I don’t think so.”

Feng Chen hinted frantically, “I mean, when the task is done…”

Li Ling’er pondered for a moment, then said, “Old Li will remember your kindness!”

Feng Chen: “…”

Was he not being obvious enough?

In the end, Feng Chen left, feeling the matter unfinished.

Perhaps… this was just a preliminary task. The real quest and reward must lie with Old Li.

Maybe Old Li was actually a hidden master.

Soon after, a few more players hurried up, each eager to prove their helpfulness to Li Ling’er.

“Uncle Chen’s legs aren’t great either…”

“I think Mrs. Zhang’s health has been poor lately.”

“I’ll go, I’ll go!”

“Miss, anyone else?”

Li Ling’er thought hard, then had a sudden inspiration. “My water jar is empty!”

…

Su Ji’an’s expression was starting to look unnatural.

These fools…

But he couldn’t be bothered to stop them. Let them run into trouble themselves, then they’d come back.

At this moment, Keyboard Immortal was unwilling to be outdone. “Miss, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. If you have anything difficult, let me handle it.”

The tougher the task, the richer the reward.

Li Ling’er looked at him with surprise. “San Laizi, have you gone mad? Usually you just loaf around the village, lazy and gluttonous, but today you’re like a new person. Even I can hardly recognize you.”

Keyboard Immortal’s smile froze. What kind of name was that?

And what kind of slacker persona was this?

It was his first time arriving in Lingxiu Village, and rather than taking advantage of proximity, it had become a shackle.

Just then.

Su Ji’an finally saw a development from Cui Wenzi.

[Cui Wenzi happened to discover you and Zhao Qianxue have been wanted by the Alliance of Righteousness, so he took the opportunity to spread news that you and Zhao Qianxue have already fallen into the Alliance’s hands.]

[Cui Wenzi then arrived at Zhuzi Immortal City, under the Alliance’s control. With his exquisite alchemy skills, he earned two hundred spirit stones in just one day.]

[Cui Wenzi was courted by the Alchemists' Association, but he refused, which made them bear a grudge and decide to have him assassinated.]

[Cui Wenzi was already aware of this, so he immediately spent all his spirit stones to buy a white crane and fled toward the Demon Territory.]

He’s really good at making money.

Su Ji’an was a bit surprised. Earning two hundred spirit stones in a day was like making two hundred thousand in a day in his previous life.

But this was a world where people ate each other alive… Only by keeping a low profile could one survive.

Every day, countless acts of human darkness played out.

Cui Wenzi had merely refused the Alchemists' Association and it almost cost him his life.

Even if he’d accepted their offer, trouble would likely have followed.

Jealousy is human nature… and nowhere is it more rampant than in the cultivation world.

Luckily, all turned out well in the end—Cui Wenzi had hurried off to the Demon Territory.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have spent so much on a white crane.

A tamed white crane flies incredibly fast.

Su Ji’an sighed inwardly. “It seems Cui Wenzi doesn’t even have the cultivation of the Return to Void stage. Maybe in his original world, the Immortal Path wasn’t much, all cultivation and no spells.”

Keyboard Immortal, deciding to try his luck elsewhere, sidled up to Su Ji’an. “Bro, is there anything I can help you with?”

Su Ji’an shot him a glance. “No.”

Keyboard Immortal could only leave in disappointment.

His debut was off to a poor start. He was already falling behind the others, though at least there were two girls to cushion his ranking.

At this moment.

Luo Xiaomi felt rather hurt. Just a moment ago he was all “sister this, brother that,” and now he’d abandoned her here alone.

Men—humph.

Su Ji’an pulled out a rocking chair and lay back in silence.

Li Ling’er seemed uninterested. “You villain, I’m leaving.”

She’d hoped following Su Ji’an would be fun… but in the end, there was no fun, only a few odd people.

Su Ji’an waved her away, indicating she could leave.

He glanced at Ruoshui and Luo Xiaomi. Why hadn’t these two silly girls come up to take a quest? Couldn’t they take a hint?

Forget it, forget it. These players weren’t exactly clever—he’d better take the initiative.

After selecting Ruoshui and Luo Xiaomi, Su Ji’an began editing the quest.

[The person before you seems rather extraordinary, but also looks exhausted. If you step forward now to ease his fatigue, you may gain an unexpected reward.]

[Quest reward: None.]

Ruoshui and Luo Xiaomi both froze.

Luo Xiaomi’s face lit up in delight. “Did we just trigger a story event!?”

Beautiful girls really are favored by the heavens.

But before she knew it, Ruoshui had already darted ahead, approaching Su Ji’an.

Luo Xiaomi refused to be left behind.

The next moment, the two of them began to knead and massage him.

Su Ji’an’s face stiffened. Was this really appropriate?

At least ask for his permission first!

But he had to admit, Luo Xiaomi’s hands were quite skilled.

She probably had a side job.

Su Ji’an immediately rebuked them. “What do you two think you’re doing!”

“Perhaps it’s fate. The moment I saw you, I felt like you were my long-lost brother, and seeing you so tired…” Ruoshui blurted out.

“I feel the same,” Luo Xiaomi said flatly.

Everything Ruoshui just said was what she’d wanted to say herself.

Who would have guessed this little vixen had such a side to her?

“Then go ahead and keep massaging,” Su Ji’an said.

Ruoshui: “…”

Luo Xiaomi: “…”

That’s it?

Ruoshui probed, “Big brother, is there nothing you want to say to me? Or something I could help with?”

Luo Xiaomi gritted her teeth in secret.

Damn! She was one step behind again.

Su Ji’an sighed softly and spoke, “Since you’re so sincere, I won’t hide it from you. I’ve just opened a new shop in Hanshan City and I’m in need of a greeter, but the job isn’t an easy one.”