Chapter 60: Substitute?

"Eh…"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao's expressions froze.

Xiao Feng said embarrassedly, "Can you stop bringing up this weird request all the time? Although my level isn't high, I'm fiercely capable—I don't need to live off anyone at all… Moreover, I have dignity and principles; please don't say such things again!"

"But she's speaking from the heart," the witch said with a sincere expression.

Xing Yun Miao, watching from the side, was almost dying of embarrassment.

She looked at Xiao Feng and thought, "How did I not notice he has so much charm? Aside from being handsome, he has nothing else—he's neither gentle nor considerate, and even has violent tendencies. Such a beautiful, noble NPC girl actually wants to cling to him—this is totally off the charts…"

However, come to think of it, if serving an NPC could net many artifacts and super-artifacts… it might actually not be that hard to accept!

It's even super profitable!

"Alright, alright, I'm the toughest man in the Myriad Heavens, and my mind is very clear—I would absolutely never trade my body and dignity for virtual items." Xiao Feng said somewhat impatiently.

Mierenya's fangirling really annoyed him; if it weren't for this NPC having helped him before, given his violent temper, he would have already killed her with a single skill!

"Mierenya, I still want to ask: if I must obtain the Primordial Ancestor Source Liquid, where should I go?" He stood up and asked for the last time.

Mierenya shook her head. "Don't even think about it; there's no chance. Its only source is the Primeval Mountain Range at the very center of the Endless Abyss. There, my father and two other avatars of the Demon God stand guard—even if the Supreme God descended, they wouldn't get any advantage."

"Alright, then I'll give up." Xiao Feng sighed helplessly.

The Demon God's strength is comparable to the Supreme God's; with his current abilities, he might have a chance against the temple's god generals, but taking on a true god is still out of the question.

"Xing Yun Miao, let's go." Xiao Feng took out a town return scroll, preparing to leave.

"But my mission!" Xing Yun Miao exclaimed anxiously.

Xiao Feng could give up Feiona's reward and switch to having another NPC help with a second class change.

But she can't!

Only the Moon Archbishop and Feiona can help her with a second class change; if she doesn't complete this quest, she won't be able to learn advanced skills, and even if she's currently far ahead of others, she'll eventually be overtaken.

Xiao Feng said: "Just go kill Feiona yourself; I'll change my target and won't stop you anymore."

"This…"

Xing Yun Miao was still somewhat troubled.

Even if Xiao Feng didn't intervene, the difficulty of a 150th-level Mythic boss remains extremely high; she's not sure she can defeat it.

At that moment, Mierenya suddenly said: "I actually have something that might help you complete this quest."

"Huh? What do you mean? Weren't you saying the Primordial Ancestor Source Liquid can't be given to us?" Xiao Feng exclaimed in surprise.

Mierenya shook her head. "The Primordial Ancestor Source Liquid certainly can't be given to you, but the person you're talking about—she just wants to extend her lifespan, right? Extending lifespan… doesn't necessarily require the Primordial Ancestor Source Liquid."

"Eh… that actually makes sense."

Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao both froze for a moment, then nodded repeatedly.

Mierenya told the two: "In our abyss, there is a treasure called the 'Eternal Youth Spring' that also has the effect of prolonging life. Drinking a jug of Eternal Youth Spring can extend one's lifespan by 200 years—enough for you to complete your mission."

Xiao Feng was overjoyed: "Where is it? Let's go look for it right away!"

Xing Yun Miao's eyes also lit up, reigniting hope.

However, just as the two were full of hope, Mierenya proceeded to sell a dummy.

She crossed her arms, spoke in a leisurely tone, implying: "There's no such thing as a free lunch~"

"What do you want in return?" Xiao Feng asked.

Mierenya's violet eyes, like those of a purple lilac, gazed at him, smiling without speaking.

Xing Yun Miao, watching from the side, instantly understood and explained on her behalf: "You just need to serve her for one night!"

Xiao Feng: …

"Farewell!"

Given such an absurd condition, Xiao Feng could not accept it at all; on the spot he took out a town return scroll, preparing to leave.

"Don't go! We can negotiate!"

Seeing his decisive refusal, Mierenya also panicked, quickly releasing a control skill that immobilized him in place.

Xiao Feng's body couldn't move, but his mouth stayed active, righteously refusing: "I'm a proper player—I'm not here to play with some 18X pervert!"

"It's fine, you won't lose out. I won't tell anyone; after leaving here you'll still be a pure young man." Xing Yun Miao, finally seeing hope of completing the quest, unwilling to miss this chance, started fanning the flames from the side.

"Damn, you're biting the hand that feeds you!" Xiao Feng really wanted to blast her with a lightning arrow!

After being rejected several times, Mierenya's confidence was severely crushed by Xiao Feng.

Seeing him so resolute, she could only say dejectedly: "Forget it, you're right—you can't force a melon to be sweet. Here, take this; you may go."

Then she threw a beautifully crafted metal bottle at Xiao Feng.

"This is…"

Xiao Feng took a close look and was instantly overjoyed.

【Eternal Youth Spring Water (Mythic)】: Using it permanently increases HP limit by 10,000 points; each character can use it only once.

This item not only extends an NPC's lifespan but also boosts the player's stats, comparable to a divine artifact equipment!

Too bad the amount is too small—it can only be used for the quest; I can't use it myself.

"Thank you, Mierenya!" Xiao Feng hurriedly expressed his thanks.

"Hmph…"

The witch, who had been fiery passionate, now acted like a resentful little wife, turning her back and ignoring him.

Xiao Feng felt a bit embarrassed, but there wasn't much to say; he put away the Eternal Youth Spring Water, thanked her again, and then left.

"Damn man!"

Seeing Xiao Feng leave without looking back dealt Mierenya a heavy blow.

But after a while, she again showed a hint of a smile, muttering to herself: "My eye for talent is indeed excellent—Xiao Feng Jr. is not only handsome, but also exceptionally strong-willed, principled, and bottom-line. A man like him isn't easily obtained; I must redouble my efforts and keep striving!"

…………

Leaving Rose Castle, Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao immediately crushed the return-to-city scroll and returned to Stormwind City.

"Get lost! Don't block the way!" a familiar shouting voice rang in my ears,

"Still, the surface environment is comfortable~"

Basking in the sunlight, Xiao Feng stretched lazily, too lazy to bother with the city guard NPC.

Beside him, Xing Yun Miao looked at him with a face full of curiosity, examining him seriously: "Honestly, where does this guy get his charm from, why is Melinia so obsessed with you?"

Xiao Feng shrugged: "I don't know. Earlier she was still obsessed with an NPC, but as soon as she saw me, she immediately switched targets, making me embarrass myself to death."

"Maybe that's just her character setting. This game is getting more and more fun~" Xing Yun Miao couldn't help but laugh.

"Fun my ass! Come on, let's go do the quest." Xiao Feng didn't want to dwell on this topic, heading straight toward the small teleportation array.

After paying the fee of 2 gold coins, the two teamed up and teleported to Wind Fury City.

Then, following the path they had taken before, they headed for Stone Giant Town.

On the small bridge outside the city, the figure of the extortionist Dai Ni Si had disappeared; it was unknown whether she had gone home crying after being extorted, or had moved elsewhere to extort someone else.

The two walked quickly all the way and soon arrived at Stone Giant Town.

"Senior Dai Fei Ona, we're back."

Back inside the tavern, Dai Fei Ona was still sitting in her original spot, and the bard A'er Jie Nong had not left either.

"So fast! Are you thinking of giving up because the quest is too hard?" Dai Fei Ona wondered.

From being teleported away from the tavern until now, only three hours have passed. Such a short time isn't even enough to run a deep abyss teleportation; it's obviously impossible that they completed the quest and returned successfully!

It's likely that after careful consideration they felt unable to handle it and came back to plead for a lower difficulty.

Dai Fei Ona thought the same, so she shook her head and said: "Although this matter is not easy to handle, the reward I give you is absolutely worth it. I won't change my mind; you guys go think of another way."

Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao exchanged glances and smiled: "Senior Dai Fei Ona, I think you've misunderstood. Although we couldn't obtain the Divine Dew Sweet Spring, we found another kind of treasure that can prolong life. For your current physical condition, it should have the same effect."

Saying that, he took out an exquisite bottle containing Eternal Spring water from his backpack.

"Another treasure? Is there anything that can replace the Divine Dew Sweet Spring?" Dai Fei Ona expressed disbelief.

She took the Eternal Spring and examined it closely.

Then she pulled out the stopper and gave it a sniff.

After a moment, she exclaimed in surprise: "What is this? It actually contains such immense vitality!"

Xiao Feng explained: "It's called the Eternal Spring, produced in the Abyssal World. Drinking it grants an extra 200 years of life; it's a mythic-grade treasure. Senior, this is comparable to twenty drops of Divine Dew Sweet Spring—are you satisfied?"

"Mm, good stuff, really good stuff!" Dai Fei Ona was overjoyed; her aged complexion seemed to regain some vitality.

She brought the bottle to her mouth and gulped down the Eternal Spring in one go.

She then said: "Finally free from the shadow of death, Warrior Xiao Feng, Warrior Xing Yun Miao, thank you so much!"

"No need for formalities, senior; we're also taking what we need. As for the class change, you see…"

Xiao Feng excitedly rubbed his hands, preparing for the arrival of the second job change.

After the second job change, he will not only be able to learn more skills, but his occupational talent will also advance, expanding the scale of his abilities once again!

Xing Yun Miao was equally excited; her profession is even stronger than Xiao Feng's, and once she undergoes the second job change, it will be a qualitative leap!

However, when the two were eager and ready to accept the job change,

Dai Fei Ona suddenly said: "What do you mean 'each taking what we need'? I asked you to find the Divine Dew Sweet Spring. This Eternal Spring is a gift you gave me, not the quest item I entrusted to you. Since the Divine Dew Sweet Spring hasn't appeared and your quest isn't complete, on what grounds do you demand that I grant you a job change?"

At the same time, her appearance changed rapidly at a visible speed, shifting from old to young.

In a short while, she became a black-robed female mage looking about thirty years old.

"What do you mean by that?!"

Upon hearing Dai Fei Ona's words, Xiao Feng and Xing Yun Miao were both stunned.

This NPC actually wants to renege on the debt!

{Although there are only four chapters today, it's still a ten-thousand-word update, mainly to make up the numbers, salvaging the chapter that was accidentally posted multiple times due to a slip of the hand (OCD). }