Chapter 152: Kong Qing Xiaozi, System Mission

Achoo!

Lin Yang was leisurely strolling along the bustling commercial street of the Three Provinces when he involuntarily sneezed.

Who's thinking of me?

Is it that gorgeous, tall and slender lady?

After muttering a few jokes to himself, Lin Yang began arranging his current itinerary.

The Four Seas Merchant Association's arrangement for the Lion King Bone auction will take place in three days.

In that case,

He thus had ample time to stay here and fully appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Provinces.

And incidentally go try that famed Heroic Liquor.

Rumor has it most people can't even finish one cup.

I don't even know how many cups I could drink.

Thus, he pondered that as a newcomer, if he had a guide familiar with the place, touring would naturally be much more convenient.

Recalling that Kong Qing had previously declared emphatically that if needed, just shouting his name would suffice.

So,

Lin Yang, without hesitation, shouted out on the street: 'Kong Qing!'

However, his voice dissipated in the noisy crowd, and no one responded at all.

He couldn't help but frown, muttering to himself: 'I said this kid is unreliable, and indeed he's completely unreliable.'

Unwilling to give up, he raised his volume and shouted again.

Kong Qing!

But that voice still sank like a stone in the sea, with no response whatsoever.

Lin Yang helplessly shook his head, inevitably doubting Kong Qing's abilities in his heart.

It seems this person is just exaggerating his own abilities; in reality, he's probably just average.

Since he couldn't summon Kong Qing, he decided to just wander around on his own.

Just as he took a step.

A hunchbacked old man slowly approached.

The old man wore plain clothes, his face full of wrinkles; outwardly, he was just an utterly ordinary old person.

The old man walked up to Lin Yang, slightly raised his head, and asked: 'Young sir, are you looking for that Kong Qing Xiaozi?'

Lin Yang nodded slightly and politely replied: 'Old sir, exactly.'

Upon hearing that, the old man's face broke into a kindly smile and said: 'You, you've shouted the wrong name.'

'Shouted the wrong name?' Lin Yang frowned.

Could it be that this kid's name is just made up nonsense?

The old man continued: 'You, just shouting his surname won't do; you need to shout his full name together.'

Having said that,

The old man strained his voice and shouted: 'Kong Qing Xiaozi!'

Here!

Not far from the merchant road, a clear young voice suddenly rang out.

Immediately after, a blue-clad youth appeared, chewing on a flatbread while gnawing a pear, hurrying over in a quick trot.

Seeing the Kong Qing Xiaozi running over, the old man smiled and said to him: 'Kong Qing Xiaozi, this young sir is looking for you.'

Lin Yang, seeing this, couldn't help but be startled, secretly wondering in his heart.

So, this kid's name is actually Kong Qing Xiaozi?

When he first introduced himself, Lin Yang had thought the 'kid' at the end was a self-deprecating term, never expecting it to be part of his name.

Hehe!

Kong Qing Xiaozi?

Lin Yang shook his head and gave a wry smile.

Kong Qing Xiaozi lifted his head to look toward Lin Yang, his heart gave a thump, and he instantly recognized the person before him as the one who had previously boasted he would smash him to death with a single brick.

He immediately put aside his casual demeanor, speaking earnestly: 'Big brother, may I ask what you need my help with?'

Lin Yang sized up Kong Qing Xiaozi from head to toe, feeling that this kid was also an interesting person.

Especially his ability to appear whenever called, which piqued his curiosity.

Thus, he took out a hundred spirit stones from his bosom, handed them to Kong Qing Xiaozi, and said: 'Take me to try that Heroic Liquor.'

Kong Qing Xiaozi felt the warmth of the spirit stones in his hand, instantly energized, his eyebrows dancing as he said: 'Big brother, you really know how to pick a day!'

'Today, because the Lion King Bone auction is approaching, genius heroes from all over have gathered in the Three Provinces.'

'Tonight, inside the Heroic Tower that sells the influential liquor, a Heroic Liquor tasting gathering will be held just right.'

'By then, heroes from all under heaven will attend, not only will there be wonderful song and dance performances, but our Three Provinces' number one beauty, Yu Xian'er, will also take the stage to dance.'

'That Yu Xian'er is so beautiful she rivals a true immortal; the Three Provinces once had a saying: better to enjoy one dance of Yu Xian'er than to cling to the myriad blessings of the Lingxiao Palace.'

Kong Qing Xiaozi, as he spoke, began to tremble involuntarily; evidently, merely mentioning Yu Xian'er's name conjured an image in his mind.

Lin Yang looked at Kong Qing Xiaozi's appearance with a strange expression.

Just a Yu Xian'er, is she really that beautiful?

Moreover.

Even if more beautiful, is she more beautiful than his two disciples, Li Yatou and Ye Yatou?

Even if more beautiful, is she more beautiful than his wife Luo Wuqing?

"You're off topic." Lin Yang interrupted Kong Qing Xiaozi's wandering thoughts.

Sorry, sorry.

Kong Qing Xiaozi scratched his head embarrassedly and continued: "Besides, there's also an extraordinarily lively drinking contest; the winner gets a very generous prize."

Lin Yang remained indifferent; treasures truly didn't attract him.

Seeing Lin Yang so calm and carefree, Kong Qing Xiaozi added: "Besides, there's also a literary gathering where those talented scholars and poets will compose poems."

If you make the list, your writings can be left on Hero Tower's Literary Ranking, forever remembered.

Big Brother, finding me is truly finding the right person! I happen to have some connections and can pick a nice private room for you.

In that private room, you can overlook a unique panorama of the Three Provinces' land from afar, and up close watch heroes from all under heaven drinking and composing poetry, extraordinarily lively.

Kong Qing Xiaozi fluently introduced the drinking party at Hero Tower.

However, Lin Yang showed no interest at all.

All he longed for was a quiet place: "Raise a cup to invite the bright moon, with my shadow we become three," to drink together with the moon and enjoy that tranquility and ease.

As for those so-called song-and-dance drinking contests and fame on the Literary Ranking, he really couldn't muster any interest.

Just as he was about to tell Kong Qing Xiaozi to change venues, right then.

Suddenly, a "ding-dong" sounded in his mind.

【Ding-dong, system mission is being issued; please host go participate in Hero Tower's Hero Alcohol Gathering, but this system mission has no reward.】

What?!!

Hearing the system's words, Lin Yang blurted out two words, his face full of surprise.

This sudden sound startled Kong Qing Xiaozi standing nearby.

Kong Qing Xiaozi immediately said cautiously: "Big Brother, if you think the price is high, we can negotiate further."

He really feared that if Lin Yang became unhappy, he'd get hit with a brick.

Lin Yang shook his head and said to Kong Qing Xiaozi: "I'm not talking about you."

Then he began silently communicating with the system: "System, why make me complete the Hero Tower drinking party mission but give no reward?"

After all, in his understanding, all previous missions issued by the system had rewards, but this time alone there was none.

It's not that he insists on a reward, but when things go awry there must be something fishy; he must get to the bottom of it.

At this moment, the system……