Chapter 665: Bound to the Birth System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 666: Background Rabbit Spirit (38)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

System:... Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Shen Yao was speechless, thinking that everyone's talent and ability were unique, and the system was just a system.

System:... Wuu wuu wuu

Lin Chengjing, held in Shen Yao's arms, couldn't help but move his eyes, and his little head slowly poked out.

Hm?

"Mother Consort, scared~"

Lin Chengjing looked wronged, pouting his little mouth with teary eyes as he looked at Shen Yao.

After all, given her age, she truly had never seen such a scene before, as if wrapped by sudden fear, yet unable to find the source of that fear.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

Shen Yao gently soothed her eldest daughter in her arms, and reminded the system not to deceive itself; it wasn't a bad thing if Lin Chengjing noticed, as she had previously unilaterally gifted storage space in her mind.

It was just that back then she was personally poor, and with so many children, one small grid each could only hold valuable or emergency items.

Nowadays, having transmigrated through so many worlds, the space she had accumulated had multiplied several times; regardless of the reason, she should leave some property for these three children.

It still could not be transferred to others again; upon a person's death and extinction, it would return to Shen Yao's hands. She pondered for a moment in her heart and decided to give each person four small storage grids.

'Now?' Weren't they just discussing Lin Chengjing's unusualness?

'Tomorrow morning.' Shen Yao rolled her eyes at the Silly White Sweet System, thinking that giving it now would surely expose the secret, so of course this surprise should be saved for tomorrow morning.

System:... Are you sure it's a surprise and not a shock?

After hesitating to speak but stopping, the system went to organize the space grids feeling wronged, leaving Shen Yao to soothe Lin Chengjing alone.

Without the system interrupting at all times, Lin Chengjing was obviously not as nervous as before; she lay on her mother consort's shoulder observing everywhere, seeming to wonder why she was no longer afraid right now.

With her back to Lin Chengjing, Shen Yao lightly pinched a hand seal and drew a Spirit-Concentrating Talisman out of thin air, so that her daughter in her arms would sleep soundly at night.

Sure enough, Lin Chengjing was overwhelmed by a sudden wave of intense drowsiness, and within moments fell into Shen Yao's arms snoring softly.

Smugly raising her eyebrows, Shen Yao sent Lin Chengjing back to the prepared carriage to rest, instructed the servant attending her to check at any time, and then turned to leave.

"Yao Niang."

Shen Yao looked up and directly met Lin Xingzhi's beautiful eyes.

"Husband."

Lin Xingzhi smiled and waved his hand, saying softly that their next destination was Danxia Cheng, where beautiful rosy clouds floated in the sky all year round, and there were rumors of the existence of Xia Yao.

For a Xia Yao to become a spirit required favorable timing and location, and transformation was even more stringent; Danxia Cheng had many rosy clouds, but not necessarily a Xia Yao.

However, the Rosy Cloud Pill condensed by the Xia Yao itself was a rare nourishing treasure. If one could obtain one, whether for personal cultivation or simply nourishing the body, it would not be a loss.

Especially someone like Lin Xingzhi, who had a congenital deficiency due to a defect in the womb, was most suited to use treasures with mild effects like the Rosy Cloud Pill.

Lin Xingzhi did not know that his wife was planning to trade with those legendary Xia Yao; at this moment he was still fantasizing about how to enjoy themselves upon arriving at Danxia Cheng, especially since the legendary Xia Yao symbolized beautiful love—if he could meet one, just thinking about it could make one feel fully satisfied.

Shen Yao's emotions were also moved by Lin Xingzhi's heartfelt joy; she lay on her side in his arms, closed her eyes, and slowly enjoyed this tranquil time.

Until Daoren Changsheng appeared again, speaking with a serious and earnest tone that a demon was coming.

Another demon?

Lin Xingzhi pulled Shen Yao into his arms and asked nervously if it was the Mountain Demon returning with a grudge to secretly take revenge and play tricks.

Daoren Changsheng:...

Daoren Changsheng shook his head, indicating that the demon appearing this time was different from the Mountain Demon: "It should be a demon skilled in night travel." Unlike Shen Yao, who had a system cheat, that group of bat demons was still several li away from here.

Daoren Changsheng did not go to investigate; he could only feel the increasingly heavy demonic energy, and only by counting on his fingers did he vaguely discern the characteristics of these demons.

Lin Xingzhi once again entrusted the safety of the entire camp to Daoren Changsheng, while he first sent his wife in his arms onto the carriage, then woke up the guards and imperial guards who had already lain down, ordering them to remain vigilant at all times.

'System, do you know why that group of bat demons is chasing and killing the people ahead?'

Shen Yao lay on the soft pillow, with a thick blanket spread beneath her and a light but warm brocade quilt covering her.

'What else could it be? Demons and humans are enemies; it's nothing more than interests at work.'

The system spoke lightly, obviously accustomed to such fights on a daily basis.

'Are those bat demons from Danxia Cheng?'

Danxia Cheng, besides the rosy clouds filling the sky, was full of natural caves of various sizes. Bats sleep by day and are active by night; those caves were their favorite roosts.

'Yeah.'

The system answered curtly, even wanting to tempt Shen Yao into spending money to buy information.

After all, the chasing bat demons were too disciplined, making it more likely they were raised by humans.

Shen Yao refused this; every cent she earned had great use, and she couldn't spend it so easily.

System:...

The system despised the host who liked to freeload, snorted, and said nothing more.

With a big shot like Daoren Changsheng helping to protect them, Shen Yao wasn't worried at all about what those bat demons could do; they were just small demons and couldn't stir up any waves.

However, after turning over, she fell into a deep sleep, having no impression of when Lin Xingzhi returned; until the next morning, when Shen Yao opened her eyes, she heard the system talking about the battle between Daoren Changsheng and that group of bat demons last night.

'... After just one glance, the talisman paper spontaneously ignited, causing the bat demon group to fall; sigh, Daoist Sect big shots are terrifying,' Don't look at how mild-tempered and good-natured he seems usually; when he strikes, he really goes for the kill.

Shen Yao felt the system was inexperienced; back in Luogui City, the Daoist Sect and Buddhist Sect acted together, and that scene was far more brutal and bloody than the current one.

It had only been a short while, and sure enough, the system's brain really wasn't up to much; without Shen Yao deliberately guiding it, it could forget everything on its own.

Having seen too much gossip in this world, the system had a special fondness for battle scenes.

Even if Shen Yao ignored it, the system could still talk to itself, even praising itself and picking up its own threads, just to keep the topic going.

Shen Yao:...

Just saying not to waste resources, but the system's big mouth couldn't stay shut; the gossip it knew but couldn't share with anyone made it feel anxious and uneasy, and finally it couldn't help but blurt it out.

During this time Shen Yao didn't have to do anything, just listen to the system chatter.

Just like now, a line of carriages traveled on the road to Danxia Cheng, the system quietly chattering that those bat demons were pets kept by a wild temple in the city, their purpose being to steal ill-gotten wealth, and additionally do some shameful bad deeds for others.

'These people are truly willful and reckless, but daring to cooperate with a wild temple takes guts.'

The system felt the wild temple had no reputation at all, and robbing employers happened from time to time; the great households of Danxia Cheng truly weren't afraid of death.

'Who let them all harbor侥幸心理, thinking the victim wouldn't be themselves?' There were many such people, otherwise there wouldn't be the saying of dying an unnatural death.

The system strongly agreed with this, but then it turned around and worried about the Host's safety; that wild temple's methods were base and shameless, Lin Xingzhi going out on business, running into a tough nut.

If only known earlier that the great households of Danxia Cheng cooperating with the wild temple had a history of several decades, during which there were indeed those who felt the wild temple was insatiable and wanted to clear out the other party to restore the original order, but the wild temple had always survived to this day, while those great households who had caused a stir had disappeared in the long river of time.

"Hehe, not afraid, what this Prince worries about now is that they can hold back and not make a move."

That would be trouble; they were sent by imperial decree, whatever they did they needed a just cause to establish prestige.

This wild temple that had existed in Danxia Cheng for decades had private forces deeply entrenched, harder to clear out and uproot than ordinary great households.

Lin Xingzhi sat in the frontmost carriage, beside him Changsheng Daozhang and a group of guards.

Lin An and the others delivered the information they had previously sent people to collect in advance to their own Prince's hands.

The great clans of Danxia Cheng listed above were minor troubles; that wild temple named Wuxia Guan was the greatest obstacle on their journey.

"Daozhang, this matter still needs to be reported to the Emperor; the current situation is urgent, please Daozhang help."

Regular express horse riding takes time; taking a special channel would save a lot.

Changsheng Daozhang, upon hearing this, stroked his beard and said he would handle all of these properly.

But "Wuxia Guan being able to stand in Danxia Cheng for so long must have many extraordinary aspects."

Prince, this journey is dangerous; please be vigilant at all times and do not act rashly."

Changsheng Daozhang really said whatever he had to say; at such a time he didn't consider whether Lin Xingzhi would feel uncomfortable after hearing, focusing on reminding properly whenever a reminder was due.

Unlike the companionship during usual journeys where Changsheng Daozhang would ponder human relations and worldly affairs, right now? Nothing was more important than preserving one's life.

"Daozhang's reminder is noted; Xingzhi keeps it in mind and will never intentionally offend again."

Except for the brain-dead or the excessively arrogant, everyone else cared very much about their own little lives.

Changsheng Daozhang smiled and nodded, then raised his hand to take the secret letter Lin Xingzhi had long since written into his hand; in a short while, a snow-white flying bird flew in from outside the window and landed on the Daozhang's back of hand.

This white flying bird was a companion Changsheng Daozhang had raised since childhood, its importance nearly equal to that of a natal magic treasure.

Stamping the secret letter with a magic seal and sealing it inside the bird's body, Changsheng Daozhang lifted the curtain and released it; "Within three days, the Emperor will know of this matter."

Lin Xingzhi nodded in gratitude to Changsheng Daozhang for his help, "Thank you, Daozhang."

"Prince is too courteous."

Changsheng Daozhang waved his hand, then continued to chat about the situation of Wuxia Guan.

The information he knew naturally all came from Lin An and the others' advance investigation, but from the perspective of a cultivator, he could draw conclusions different from Lin Xingzhi's.

Including some magical techniques of Wuxia Guan; although they looked strange, they shared the same origin, and cracking them would be relatively easy.

After listening, Lin Xingzhi praised Changsheng Daozhang's profound magical arts repeatedly; with Daozhang holding the line, what Wuxia Guan, he was completely unafraid.

Changsheng Daozhang:... It's not necessary to be so.

"Hoo."

The carriage had just stopped when the officials and great households of Danxia Cheng came forward with smiling faces.

Thinking Wuxia Guan would be coldly received, they didn't expect the people of Danxia Cheng to be more enthusiastic than imagined.

Getting off the carriage, Lin Xingzhi brought the dignity of a Royal Family Prince and nodded to these people before him in turn.

"Prince."

"You have all worked hard."

The polite words were the usual few; Lin Xingzhi was already well-practiced; after the formalities were spoken, the officials and great households gradually left.

After Lin Xingzhi and the others entered the city and stayed at the Official Courier Station, having ridden in a carriage for a day, Shen Yao felt uncomfortable all over.

The Yi Zhan kept hot water ready at all times for washing; Shen Yao simply took a hot water bath, and when she returned to her Room she found her things had been touched.

Hmm?

Shen Yao's originally relaxed expression instantly became much more serious; the magical technique in her hand had already been thrown out; she first used demon power to scan the surroundings, ensuring only one window near the bed was stained with some demonic energy, then she walked over to collect the demonic energy and analyze it carefully.

Bat demon; it was Wuxia Guan!

'Already come sniffing around?' Shen Yao raised her eyebrows, raised her hand and closed the half-gap exposed at the Window Side.

'Host, feel that Wuxia Guan is coming with great momentum; should we just leave?'

The system became timid again, lowering its tone when speaking.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao glared at the useless system, saying they had already arrived, and besides, they had a Daoist Sect Big Shot on their side; did Wuxia Guan dare to confront them head-on?

"Hmph! Daoist Sect? Just a bunch seeking fame and reputation. Our Wuxia Guan has been passed down for many years; what do we fear from them?"

Inside Wuxia Guan, the old Guan Guan Zhu sitting at the head seat hadn't spoken yet, but several Disciples beside him couldn't help but speak out one after another.

"Junior Brother, words can't be said like this; after all, they are from the Imperial Court; our Wuxia Guan, no matter how awesome, cannot fail to give the Master's House face."

"Senior Brother acts too indecisive; today those officials and great households shouldn't have been allowed to show up; first give them a Lower Horse Power to let them know whose territory Danxia Cheng is."

Having come here, even dragons and tigers would have to coil up and lie down; what about the Imperial Court? Could the Emperor, far away a thousand li, send troops to attack and exterminate them? By the time they arrived, they would have already packed their Luggage and left.

Several Senior Brothers each had their own reasoning, and unfortunately no one submitted to anyone else.

Finally, the old Guan Guan Zhu spoke, saying they were not yet familiar with Prince Jing, only knowing this person's Behavior Style was harsh; those who had incidents before were examples.

"Master, simply we..." A middle-aged man with a sinister appearance viciously made a cutting motion across his Neck.

"Impossible."

Someone objected, "Offending the Imperial Court brings us no benefit."

Even if they could leave here, where would they next develop followers and expand the power of Wuxia Guan?

"If we don't act, should we wait for them to come to our door and settle accounts with Wuxia Guan?"

Do you not know what you've done all these years? And still you dare to pray that the Imperial Court will let them go—naive!

"Alright, you must not keep arguing over this," Old Guan Guan Zhu opened his eyes, wrinkles like old dried bark covering his whole face, "We and the Imperial Court were never meant to coexist; that Prince Jing will most likely not let this rest," but it is unrealistic to let them just tie their hands and wait for capture.

"Prepare in advance; cast the net where it should be cast, do not lose the big for the small," Old Guan Guan Zhu spoke with finality, and the other disciples could only nod in agreement.