Chapter 63: Bound to the Child-Bearing System and Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 63: City Lord's Little Concubine (5)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

In just a short while, the system and Shen Yao had reached an agreement.

Of course, the system was the one taking the loss for now, but as long as Shen Yao's side went smoothly, the child could be born and grow up safely, then it was a matter of future revenue; the system would definitely earn more on its end.

Shen Yao was merely a tool person working for the system; even after completing missions and returning to the System Space, the rewards she could get were nothing more than scraps scraped off her by the system.

So Shen Yao had no psychological resistance to digging into the system's corner.

Looking at the porcelain bottle appearing alone in her hand, Shen Yao poured out the brown pill inside and directly put it into her mouth to swallow.

Cultivators had eaten countless pills; no one cared what Shen Yao had just eaten.

'What fragrance is this?'

After taking it, Shen Yao felt no change in her body at all, and could only ask back at the system in her mind.

The system spoke, 'It is the grassy fragrance of cold plum and green bamboo mixed together, and also Fu Hengyan's favorite scent.'

Shen Yao had the mood to tease the system at this time, 'If Fu Hengyan doesn't take the bait, or if we meet a better candidate than Fu Hengyan in the future, system, won't you regret it?'

The system was speechless, 'Fu Hengyan is the most suitable and highest cost-performance person for the Host.'

Just Fu Hengyan's identity and status behind him are far stronger than the vast majority of people.

Host, as long as you successfully win Fu Hengyan, the reward you get after completing the mission in this world will definitely be several times the surplus of the previous world.'

The system no longer stuck to painting big pies; the system was now throwing down a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Shen Yao expressed that although such words sounded very tempting, she was just an ordinary person and still felt she should prepare for the worst.

'Better safe than sorry; since the system says that, I will definitely use all my abilities to win the person over.'

Fu Hengyan was the best candidate for Shen Yao's trip to Yunwu Mountain this time.

But if it was indeed impossible, other people could also serve as backup plans.

Just like the other few people whose names followed behind Fu Hengyan, they were all recorded by Shen Yao in her mind.

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Time passed bit by bit, and Shen Yao no longer had her previous patience; after walking two circles around the Shen family's Temporary Camp, Shen Yao began to survey the surrounding environment.

In terms of terrain, the place they were currently staying was an empty space at the foot of Yunwu Mountain.

A thick layer of cloud mist shrouded the surroundings all year round, and the Yunwu Mountain in the distance was submerged by the sea of clouds, faintly visible, as if there was a huge Illusion Realm.

Shen Yao looked around, but did not see Shen Qing who had left earlier.

Shen Ying, who had been meditating with closed eyes, also left silently without knowing when.

Shen Yao thought about it, and simply stood up to take a walk around.

Without leaving the sight of the main group, Shen Yao strolled around the surroundings, and even spent several Spirit Stones to buy a small defensive array.

Hmm

Because there were many people who came this time, several famous pill, talisman paper, array, and artifact refinement shops in Yunwu City temporarily set up a batch of sales stalls.

Although the prices were more expensive than inside Yunwu City, compared to the strange situations they might face after entering Yunwu Mountain, some cultivators who felt they hadn't bought enough simply bought another round.

Shen Yao was the outstanding spender among them, always feeling that nowhere was enough.

After a spree of buying, buying, buying, spending, spending, spending, Shen Yao successfully stuffed her Storage Bag full.

When she felt it was about time to go back, Shen Yao heard a familiar voice by her ear.

It was Shen Qing.

At a stall selling talisman paper, she was arguing with a girl who had a sweet appearance but was mostly mean between her eyebrows and eyes.

Shen Yao walked over and happened to hear the key points of the two people's dispute.

Concealment Talisman

As the name suggests, it is used to conceal one's own breath, and is the best choice for hiding and invisibility.

'I clearly arrived first; this is Yunwu Mountain, you Lin family must not go too far!'

Shen Qing's face turned red with anger, her eyes wide, as she berated the other party.

'Hmph! The highest bidder gets it; if you like it, just spend money to buy it.'

The girl's spoiled and willful aura was evident, making anyone who saw her feel dislike.

Shen Yao heard the other party's surname was Lin; could it be the Lin family of North City?

Shen Yao reached out and tugged Shen Qing's sleeve, looking at the talisman paper placed beside them, 'Sister Six, there are more stalls ahead; they have plenty of Concealment Talismans there; let's go take a look.'

Why fight over it here; a Concealment Talisman worth only one Spirit Stone per sheet has already risen to two Spirit Stones per sheet.

If they keep arguing, three or four Spirit Stones will be coming soon; the Shen family has plenty of Spirit Stones, but there's no need to spend like this.

Shen Yao's words made Shen Qing sober up; Shen Qing looked at Lin Ruoxue opposite, then looked at the talisman paper stall on the ground, deeply feeling she had been bewitched.

What was the point of arguing with Lin Ruoxue; she was never a clever person, wasting time.

'Sister Six, let's go.'

Shen Qing said softly to Shen Yao, then glared fiercely at Lin Ruoxue, 'Since Miss Lin wants to buy, then buy it.'

'Concealment Talisman, two Spirit Stones per sheet; there are ten sheets left on the stall in total; Miss Lin is truly heroic.'

After saying two sarcastic and yin-yang words, Shen Qing pulled Shen Yao away from this place of right and wrong.

After walking far away, Shen Yao asked Shen Qing how she could have run into the Lin family people.

Shen Qing made a 'hmph' sound, with a sullen face, 'Just came out for a stroll; who would have thought Lin Ruoxue is like a lingering ghost; once you meet her, you can't shake her off.'

As if thinking of some bad things, Shen Qing's expression was very unpleasant.

Seeing this, Shen Yao tacitly did not continue to press further.

"Sister Five, the stall I mentioned has arrived. You wanted Concealment Talismans, didn't you? There are plenty there, and buying in bulk is cheaper."

"Is that so? Where is it? Take me to see. I don't have many Concealment Talismans on hand; this time I must prepare more, lest I encounter danger and be unable to cope."

Concealment Talismans have many uses, even more useful than Travel Talismans used for escaping.

Shen Qing did not have many Concealment Talismans on hand; otherwise she would not have quarreled with Lin Ruoxue over this.

"Buy more this time, to be prepared for any need," Shen Yao said, leading Shen Qing to the stall.

The two simply bought all thirty-five Concealment Talismans on the stall outright.

Of these, Shen Yao added five, and the rest were all bought by Shen Qing.

It was clear that Shen Qing truly valued her own safety, spending most of her Spirit Stones on Concealment Talismans; but what if her spiritual power ran out in Yunwu Mountain?

"What's there to fear? We still have the Spirit Gathering Array," Shen Qing said convincingly, giving the impression that she would give up if she had no spiritual power.

Shen Yao:... Fine, as long as you're happy.

The two strolled around outside for a while, then returned to the Shen clan's Temporary Camp.

At this hour, Shen Zhangshou, who had not been there earlier, had already returned.

Seeing Shen Yao and Shen Qing, he waved his hand lightly.

"Second Elder," "Second Elder."

"Mm, just now I told everyone about the time to enter the mountain. You two weren't here, and now is just right."

"The time is tentatively set for the first watch of Mao tomorrow. You each make your preparations, and rest on the Flying Boat tonight."

After speaking, Shen Zhangshou waved his hand again, sending Shen Yao and Shen Qing off.

Brushed by the wind, the two appeared under a corner of the Shen clan's Formation Flag.

Shen Yao spoke, "Sister Five, are you still going out?"

Shen Qing shook her head, "Sister Six, we should go into the Flying Boat to rest."

Exchanging a glance, the two tacitly entered the Flying Boat that Shen Zhangshou had released again.

At the moment of entering the Flying Boat, Shen Yao sensed a heavy pressure of spiritual power flying from afar.

Hm?

Someone coming? Who is it?

"Sister Six, what are you spacing out for? Hurry in."

Shen Qing was still urging her; Shen Yao regained her senses, took two quick steps, and directly caught up.

The very next second after Shen Yao's figure disappeared, Fu Hengyan and several people from the City Lord's Mansion flew over on swords, turned around, and landed at the City Lord's Mansion's Temporary Camp.

The main purpose of this trip to Yunwu Mountain was for the Yunwu Crystal.

And as the main collectors of Yunwu Crystals, the City Lord's Mansion would naturally participate in this activity.

"Senior Brother Zhao, Senior Brother Fu, do you two really intend to enter Yunwu Mountain personally?"

"The great and small forces of Yunwu City have all been instructed by me regarding the matter of collecting Yunwu Crystals."

"You two can actually stay behind temporarily. Although Yunwu Mountain is not very dangerous, occasionally formed arrays are strange; even a Golden Core cultivator cannot escape."

Li Chengru was both the City Lord of Yunwu City and an Outer Sect Elder of the Iron Sword Sect.

Over so many years as City Lord, Li Chengru had encountered no small amount of trouble.

But seeing two Foundation Establishment cultivators now boasting that they would charge into the innermost part of Yunwu Mountain still gave Li Chengru a headache.

Crucially, these two were not disciples of their Iron Sword Sect, but came from the Tianjian Sect of Dongzhou.

Even the Iron Sword Sect Master wouldn't dare offend them lightly; he was merely an Outer Sect Elder doubling as a minor City Lord—what right did he have to speak harshly?

He tactfully hinted that the other party did not need to go there, but could just stay behind and wait for others to collect them.

Unexpectedly, they refused as expected.

"City Lord Li need not worry. My junior brother and I have come merely to travel and broaden our horizons."

"When we enter the mountain, we won't go too far. Besides, Yunwu Mountain is rumored to be mysterious, and we also want to experience it personally."

After Zhao Kaiming finished speaking to Li Chengru with a smile, he turned around and saw the other party off.

The City Lord's Mansion's Temporary Camp covered a large area, and they each had separate places to rest.

Zhao Kaiming and Fu Hengyan had traveled all the way from Dongzhou, dusty and weary, spending many days, and truly had no mood to play Tai Chi with an old hand like Li Chengru.

Li Chengru was not without perceptiveness. Seeing Zhao Kaiming say this and that but absolutely refuse to mention staying behind, he suddenly understood that saying too much was just being sentimental.

Fine then.

If you want to go, go. Anyway, Yunwu Mountain is right there; whether you can get out depends entirely on your own ability.

The warning that should be given has been given. Li Chengru also has his own pride.

Even if they are disciples of the Tianjian Sect, at most they are just two Inner Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators. If something really happens, the Iron Sword Sect can still protect itself.

Understanding all this, Li Chengru smiled and bade farewell to Zhao Kaiming and Fu Hengyan, then turned and left himself.

Seeing Li Chengru walk away, Zhao Kaiming glanced up at Fu Hengyan, only to see the other party casually set up a soundproof array, his bearing becoming even more extraordinary.

"Uncle Master, City Lord Li's words make sense. Your body, this trip to Yunwu Mountain, should be handled by your Shi Jiu in your place."

At this time there were no outsiders present, and Zhao Kaiming no longer had his initial relaxation; even his expression was somewhat restrained.

His attitude toward Fu Hengyan did a complete one-hundred-eighty-degree turn.

If Li Chengru came over at this time, he would surely discover the points contradictory to before.

Good grief, that pressure clearly of the Golden Core Stage could not be imitated by the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

So this person had been hiding his cultivation realm and feigning weakness all along.

Fu Hengyan waved his hand, "No need. I came this time also for Star Shattering."

"Star Shattering requires Yunwu Gold Crystal. Yunwu Crystals might be found, but Yunwu Gold Crystals cannot be sensed without a Metal Spirit Root."

Fu Hengyan, having recovered his Golden Core cultivation, wore an indifferent expression, even more coldly detached than before.

Although Fu Hengyan wore a smile on his face, alas, the smile did not reach his eyes.

Seeing he could not persuade him, Zhao Kaiming silently cursed his luck.

He also blamed himself; back then he had guaranteed before his Master that he could persuade Uncle Master, yet who would have thought Uncle Master would be so tight-lipped once he went out.

As expected, the gentle-jade-like demeanor was all a false front; Uncle Master was still that Sword Qi-rampant youth of years past, alas Uncle Master's Core had shattered and he could no longer advance a step, otherwise their Tianjian Sect would have gained another Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Zhao Kaiming pondered in his heart, and his thoughts drifted off who knows where again.

Fu Hengyan was helpless; toward this little Shi Jiu of his who would zone out from time to time, there was not much he could do.

Fortunately, little Shi Jiu still had his Master above him; there was no need for him, this Uncle Master, to discipline.

"Alright, you're tired too, go back and rest; tomorrow morning we set off at once."

Fu Hengyan dismissed Zhao Kaiming to leave, and himself took out a steam cushion to quietly cultivate.

Although ever since his Core shattered, his cultivation had not advanced an inch.

But the habit Fu Hengyan formed from cultivating in his youth had not changed for many years.

Most of Tianjian Sect's people practice the sword, and Sword Cultivators are famously stubborn.

Including Fu Hengyan's Master, Luochen Zhenjun, a famous Sword Maniac of Dongzhou.

Luochen accepted three Disciples in total; Fu Hengyan was the youngest, and also the closed-door disciple Luochen took after his Promotion to Nascent Soul.

Originally, going by Fu Hengyan's Spiritual Root and aptitude, cultivating all the way to Nascent Soul would not have been difficult.

But who let that battle thirty years ago, Fu Hengyan, in order to protect the Tianjian Sect disciples entering the Secret Realm, alone with one sword forcibly blocked the Array from closing in advance.

In the end, all of Tianjian Sect's disciples were saved, but Fu Hengyan suffered the fate of a shattered Core and broken sword.

Even the most crucial corner of Fu Hengyan's waist sword Star Shattering had never been able to be repaired.

These years, the Sect had not failed to help Fu Hengyan search for methods, alas there are few items that can repair Star Shattering.

It was also because of this Yunwu Mountain rumor, that a Yunwu Crystal suitable for Artifact Refinement had appeared.

That this famous homebody True Person of the Cultivation World, Fu Hengyan, would step out of Tianjian Sect.

What Fu Hengyan sought was not the precious yet not peerless Yunwu Crystal, but rather the Yunwu Gold Crystal, which is harder to find than Yunwu Crystal and has better effect.

It is known to all that Yunwu Mountain's Yunwu Stone, because it can enter Arrays, is sought after by Cultivation World's Wedding Guests.

Actually, Yunwu Stone can enter Arrays, still because Yunwu Stone has Attribute.

It's just that among Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth including variant Attributes, Yunwu Stone's most numerous is None Attribute, which is why it can be applicable to various Arrays.

If one finds an attributed Yunwu Stone in Yunwu Mountain, its value would be several times more than ordinary Yunwu Stone.

Similarly, Yunwu Crystal and Yunwu Gold Crystal are the same for this reason.

Fu Hengyan is a Metal Spirit Root; his waist sword Star Shattering contains a large amount of Metal Attribute items.

If this time he can find Yunwu Gold Crystal, not only can Star Shattering's years of deficiency be made up, even Fu Hengyan's strength will advance a step further.

You must know, Cultivator battle, besides one's own cultivation realm, is all sorts of Attack Methods.

Fu Hengyan is a pure Sword Cultivator; one person, one sword, needs nothing else.

Soon; once he finds Yunwu Gold Crystal, Star Shattering can also recover to its original quality.

Fu Hengyan touched the silver-white long sword missing a corner, and a faint nostalgia showed in his eyes.