Chapter 64: Nine-tailed Fox Boss Lady

Thank you!

Mu Yi took the drink and downed it in one gulp, then a fiery sensation rose from his stomach and struck his crown of the head; he even felt sweat seeping from his scalp.

Hiss—

Mu Yi sucked in a breath of cool air, thinking it was something like lemon water, but it turned out to be strong liquor, and a high-proof one at that.

Hahaha! Boss lady, you're tricking people again! That devilish stuff, can humans even drink it?" came a cheerful laugh from the side; it sounded like the boss lady had done this before.

Tch, what are you talking about? This is our dwarves' favorite!" a drunk dwarf shouted, raising his cup and loudly objecting.

He said he'd go over to argue properly with the clueless guy who doesn't understand fine liquor.

Ke Nuosi, you're drunk again!" a helpless teammate dragged the dwarf back to his seat.

Although Zongwang forbids fighting, where there are people there will always be fights, but the hefty fines and penalties make everyone think twice.

Whoosh—

Mu Yi then felt better; after the heat came a coolness, and his earlier discomfort vanished.

He also understood why this drink was called Tranquility: compared to the fiery pain, what remained was just tranquility.

How about it, little bro, want another cup? I'll treat you to that one.

The arm offering the drink extended toward Mu Yi again; Mu Yi turned his head to look at the arm's owner.

A bewitching woman.

Her cool attire displayed her transcendent charm, her proud peaks stood firm, and strange patterns on her cheeks brimmed with mystery.

Overall she exuded a deadly allure, her autumn-water eyes revealing an almost innate charm.

Mu Yi was certain that no transcendent abilities were allowed in the tavern, meaning this beauty before him could truly captivate hearts with looks alone; translated into charm, she probably had a natural 20 points.

Just then, Mu Yi suddenly saw the fox tail extending behind the beauty.

One, two, three… nine! Nine-tailed Fox!

Mu Yi instantly practiced inner observation—eyes to nose, nose to heart—and his transcendent perception let him quickly break free of the bewitching atmosphere.

Come on, that's a Nine-tailed Fox! What good could come of a little imp like him getting involved?

How do I pay!" Mu Yi said, trying to keep his tone flat.

Huh?" Seeing Mu Yi's infatuated expression shift abruptly, the boss lady blinked, then reacted.

You're from Jiuzhou?" the boss lady said, intrigued, as she sat down.

Many can resist his charm, but those who resist hers because of her tail she can only think of are the righteous defenders from her hometown.

Yes!" Mu Yi said honestly.

Which house are you from?" the boss lady wondered, sizing up Mu Yi, unable to tell which school or sect he belonged to.

He lacked the Confucian hallmark of righteous vigor, the Legalist's strict propriety, the wildness of Mountains and Seas, and was utterly unlike the hated defenders who chased after her to slay demons.

In the trade channel, probing others' info is forbidden, so for a moment she really couldn't tell Mu Yi's background.

I'm a descendant of the Military Strategist school!" Mu Yi said politely.

Frankly, being able to run a tavern in the trade channel, Mu Yi felt this Nine-tailed Fox was at least a legendary start.

Who knows, maybe running a tavern is her hobby, or perhaps, like the deities, it's her means to pursue greater power.

Military Strategist… a stray wild path, huh?" the Nine-tailed Fox's eyes showed interest.

Jiuzhou natives in Zongwang are already rare, and Mu Yi's wild path is even rarer.

Meeting is fate; this thing's useless to me, so consider it my gift to you!" the Nine-tailed Fox handed Mu Yi an invitation ticket.

An old Jiuzhou tradition: when encountering an interesting junior, it's good to form a karmic bond.

Thank you, senior!" Mu Yi had meant to refuse, but after glancing at the invitation he felt a strong tug and accepted it.

He knew there's no free lunch; the karma incurred would someday need repayment, though heaven only knows how.

But looking at the invitation in his hand, he simply couldn't refuse.

【Hundred Schools Contention Grand Assembly Invitation Ticket】

Type: Dungeon Challenge Scroll/Consumable

Remaining uses: 1/1

Status: Locked, not yet reached activation time.

Description: After use, the player can enter one Hundred Schools Contention dungeon.

【Hundred Schools Contention Grand Assembly】:

Type: Real Dungeon (players do not die, but after death the weakness penalty lasts one month)

Recommended dungeon challenge level: 1+

(Non-Hundred Schools disciple order camp recommended level 20+)

Dungeon-mandated key element: Hundred Schools

Dungeon rewards: Zongwang Disaster Coin, Hundred Schools Inheritance, materials, equipment.

An invitation ticket full of Jiuzhou flavor.

The recommended dungeon difficulty, as always a trap of 1+, especially the note's recommended level 20+, makes Mu Yi unable to imagine how terrifying the strength in this Hundred Schools Contention is.

It looks stronger than White Lotus Pure World by a lot; starting at level 20+, that's already beginning to transcend the transcendent and forge a legend.

But speaking of which, it's unthinkable that the Hundred Schools in Zongwang lack legend.

But for Mu Yi, at last he can return home to study; this wild path really isn't something to suffer.

Go do your own business!" Seeing Mu Yi accept the invitation, the Nine-tailed Fox smiled, handed him the Tranquility drink, and sent him away.

Mu Yi bowed respectfully, then headed toward the cubicle where Gui Naifen and company were.

In the tavern, tables everywhere were separated by misty curtains, and the hall also had some scattered tables, free to choose as one liked.

The misty curtains were amazing: you couldn't hear anything from inside the cubicles, only see blurry silhouettes.

Mu Yi noticed that in the tavern there seemed to be many creatures that didn't look human at all, but thinking of the innkeeper's appearance, this place had probably become some kind of alternative gathering spot.

"Over here! Over here! Family! You finally came!" Gui Naifen, excited, lifted the curtain and greeted Mu Yi.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!"

After pulling back the curtain and entering, Mu Yi saw the dragon‑slayer La Ge Na quietly standing there.

"Uncle La Ge Na and I have just arrived, so your timing is perfect!"

Gui Naifen, still thrilled, had already looked up information on La Ge Na, so she naturally understood why Mu Yi was looking for him; she could hardly wait to ask Mu Yi to let her join.

"Hello, Mr. La Ge Na!" Mu Yi sat down and politely greeted La Ge Na.

"Little Gui said you were looking for me!" La Ge Na opened his eyes, and Mu Yi noticed that his pupils were vertical slits just like a Dragon's.

Mu Yi was a bit surprised by Gui Naifen's networking skill; La Ge Na didn't seem like an easy person to get along with, yet he was already familiar with Gui Naifen?

"A red Dragon of challenge level above 15!" Mu Yi took out a dragon scale and placed it on the table.

"Great! Take me there, and all the loot can be yours!"

Hatred that pierced the heart burst in La Ge Na's eyes, and Mu Yi could feel a strong killing intent radiating from La Ge Na.