Chapter 315: 313. Accompanying Quota (2/4)
"Little shop."
At the mention of this term, Wen Ping chuckled inwardly. It seems the Hundred Sects Alliance is famous for its unique trading methods, always having whatever you want to buy, which makes it so powerful and attracts many sects to join as affiliate members. Just take East Lake; apart from Cangwu City and the Immortal Sect, all other sects are included.
Now Zhantian Qingxuan calls it a little shop, making Wen Ping curious about this place known as the Cloud Sea City.
Immediately, Wen Ping made up his mind, "Then my target this time will be Cloud Sea City."
Zhantian Qingxuan continued, "In Cloud Sea City, the presence of the Hundred Sects Alliance’s branch is insignificant. If an ordinary Two-Star Vortex Map appears there, it wouldn’t cause a great stir, just perhaps become the prized item at a big auction, causing temporary commotion. If the Sect Leader wants everyone to know, it’s quite challenging. Only by unveiling five Two-Star Vortex Maps at once could there be a big uproar."
The implication being, there are lots of good things there.
It’s the most prosperous place!
A Two-Star Vortex Map is hardly considered an invaluable treasure.
Wen Ping asked, "Have you been there?"
"Even I haven’t been there, only heard from others. I think there’s a mix of truth and fiction in the rumors. But being the most prosperous among these lakes, that’s undoubtedly true."
"Hmm." If going to Cloud Sea City, the task difficulty will increase. If going to smaller places, collaborating with major forces and spreading the word, reaching ten thousand people is easy. But Wen Ping doesn’t want the latter’s fame; a Super Sect’s Sect Leader must become famous far and wide. How could he opt for the second method of being unambitious?
The traveling task is both to earn rich rewards.
Essentially, he’s also growing his experience, to see the world.
"By the way, Sect Leader, my friend..." Seizing the moment while the Sect Leader is happy, Zhantian Qingxuan decides now is the time to speak up; otherwise, she fears Wen Ping would still not spare Ji Liangping.
Wen Ping responded, "Oh, your friend... I’ve lifted his imprisonment for some time now, and he’s been sitting there motionless."
"Thank you, Sect Leader." Zhantian Qingxuan happily asked, "Does the Sect Leader need anything else? If not, I’d like to see my friend."
"Go ahead." He needs to ponder how to complete the task.
In Cloud Sea City, getting ten thousand people to know about his Vortex Map undoubtedly requires using a Two-Star Vortex Map. However, it’s impossible to achieve the effect of ten thousand people knowing; if the Life Core moves, there may be a pleasant surprise, perhaps. But until then, without such materials, buy them later.
On the other side, Zhantian Qingxuan quickly descended the Thousand Layers.
Her steps immediately drew Ji Liangping’s attention, who turned around and pleaded, "Qingxuan, you finally came... go and help me plead, I just remembered I have other matters."
"Why are you sitting here if you have matters to attend to?" It amused her, thinking this guy sat dumbfounded here for ages, believing he was still confined.
"Ah!" Ji Liangping frowned, patting his bottom and standing up.
"Sect Leader freed you long ago; it’s you who kept sitting here foolishly." speaking, Zhantian Qingxuan reached out a hand and pulled Ji Liangping up.
"Oh!"
Ji Liangping stepped onto that red leaf—the leaf he couldn’t approach a few days ago.
"Really free now." Ji Liangping beamed with joy, quickly climbed a few more steps, feeling for the first time how wonderful walking is.
...
Kitchen.
As Huai Ye’s food was ready and aromatic, Wen Ping ascended to the second floor, followed by the others.
At this moment, night had fallen.
The entire Yunlan Mountain was silent under the night, except for the lingering sounds of insects and baby cries.
Yang Lele, holding a wooden chopstick at the empty table, glanced around, then twisted and let the chopstick fall on the table, spinning.
"I!"
"I want to go!"
Amidst everyone’s shout, the chopstick stopped.
"Wow, it’s Sister Miao Yin’s."
"Miao Yin’s."
"Mine?" Miao Yin hadn’t reacted yet; she hadn’t expected it to point at her.
Miao Yin, following Young Master Qin Mo from Flying Fish Island, joined the Immortal Sect as a servant. At this moment, the first person she thought of was Young Master Qin Mo.
"Young Master, why don’t you go?"
"It’s yours, yours alone. How can I snatch it?" Qin Mo chuckled, then looked at Yang Lele, who already picked up the chopstick.
"Thanks, Young Master." To her, Qin Mo not taking it is a gift!
"Watch, your Young Master will be picked next!"
Saying, Yang Lele began spinning the chopstick.
Eventually, it stopped in front of Lin Kewu.
"Yay!"
Lin Kewu jumped up instantly.
Yang Lele wryly smiled, disappointed not being picked, then exclaimed, "Is this foretelling that Miao Yin and Lin Kewu are about to reach Profound Realm?" Picking two Body Refining Thirteenth Layer cultivators at once, going out and returning with breakthroughs to Profound Realm would be huge.
Zhao Qing asked, "Sigh, when will my turn come?"
"Don’t worry, Sister Zhao Qing, there’ll be opportunities in the future." Lin Kewu promptly consoled nearby.
"Once more!"
Wen Ping suddenly spoke.
"Once more!"
"Lele, spin quickly!"
Everyone cheered and urged Yang Lele to spin the chopstick.
This time, everyone held their breath, waiting for the final chance.
The pointer stopped!
Pointing to Zhantian Qingxuan.
"Elder Qingxuan."
"Me?" Zhantian Qingxuan pleasantly surprised, looked at the chopstick on the table.
"Depressed, I might never laugh again."
"Me too, never laugh again... how about a bitter smile?"
Amid the crowd’s discussion, Wen Ping spoke up, "Lin Kewu, Miao Yin, Elder Qingxuan, accompany me to Cloud Sea City in five days!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone cheered.
Lin Kewu and the others rejoiced for themselves; others for Lin Kewu.
Because they get to go to a distant, never-seen place.
Compared to East Lake, that’s a new world.
Wen Ping continued, "Everyone eat first, open Thousand Layers after the meal."
"Hmm."
They nodded, returned to the table laid with dishes.
But Wen Ping didn’t eat much; he chatted with Zhantian Qingxuan about the Vortex Map, as he can’t go there empty-handed.
"Elder Qingxuan, with the materials I gave, can you make two One-Star Vortex Maps?"
"Yes." She checked yesterday; all three would work, though the last one lacked ingredients, only able to become low-quality.
"Okay, make two in the five days, call me when making the Vortex Map!"
What unexpected surprise Life Core movement might bring to One-Star Vortex Map remains unknown.
If it also adds his current unique ability, causing some sensation should be possible, as it breaks the impression of One-Star Vortex Map in everyone’s mind.
Novelty is always the best way to attract.