Chapter 93: Golden Prize Pool

Upon hearing the news about Qingxue, Yan Xiao was happy but could not help but worry for her.

Regardless, Qingxue was still just a young girl in her teens, and with her eyes being inconvenient, how could he not worry and fret about her running off to such a distant place all by herself?

"System, Qingxue hasn't suffered any grievances, has she? Is she in good health, and is she in any danger?" Yan Xiao wished he could fly to Qingxue's side immediately. Unfortunately, his strength was too weak; even if he went, he likely wouldn't be able to help much.

"Qingxue is fine. Judging from her health data, she likely suffered a minor injury, but she has already recovered," the System replied.

"Injured? Damn it!" Yan Xiao gritted his teeth; whoever hurt Qingxue was unforgivable.

"Do you know who hurt Qingxue?" Yan Xiao asked.

"What? You want to avenge Qingxue? Owner, I don't mean to discourage you, but your current strength really won't cut it," the System retorted.

"Just because I can't now doesn't mean I won't be able to later. I'll keep this grudge in mind. Once I reach Lingzhou, I'll make sure to beat the bastard who bullied Qingxue so badly even his own mother wouldn't recognize him," Yan Xiao said viciously.

"That's the spirit. However, Qingxue didn't send specific details, so the System cannot detect exactly what happened," the System said, uncharacteristically not discouraging Yan Xiao.

"Sigh, if only this world had telephones. Even if we couldn't video call, just being able to talk would be nice," Yan Xiao felt a bit frustrated.

"Owner, this world does have video and voice communication, such as the Communication Spirit Talisman and the Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission divine ability, but you simply lack the capability for them yet, so you must work hard," the System said.

"Oh, does the System Mall sell them?" Yan Xiao's heart stirred. If he had a communication talisman, he could contact Qingxue at any time and wouldn't have to worry and fret every day.

"Not at the moment."

"Why?" Yan Xiao asked, puzzled.

"Because you can't afford them!" The System stuck out its tongue.

"Fine, no matter the plane, mobile phones are luxury items..." Yan Xiao sighed. In his past life, he only used a 299-yuan knockoff phone that would often freeze while playing games. He hadn't expected that even after coming to another world, he still couldn't afford a 'mobile phone'.

"There is a chance to obtain a communication talisman through the prize pool. A friendly reminder: the Owner's draw count has refreshed," the System teased.

"You're just a profiteer; I'm sure I won't draw anything good." Yan Xiao pretended not to care, though his heart was already itching with anticipation.

He said this on purpose, hoping the System would go easy on him and let him draw something good.

But,

How could the System not know his little schemes?

"Owner, are you planning to give up this round of draws? That would be such a pity!" the System sighed, seemingly feeling regretful that Yan Xiao might miss this draw.

"Could there be some heaven-defying treasure, or a divine weapon, martial technique, or perhaps an 'infinite-talk' mobile phone?" Yan Xiao rubbed his palms together, thinking happily.

"Owner, this is the Golden Prize Pool. It costs 2000 Fear Value for five draws, with a high probability of obtaining Peak Grade items. If you are certain you want to give up this draw, the System will reset the time for the next round of draws."

"Wait! Let me think." Yan Xiao rubbed his nose.

"Peak Grade items! Those are good things. The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow (Replica) is only a Peak Grade piece of equipment, yet its power is evident."

How could he miss such a good opportunity?

Yan Xiao felt secretly pleased, but still feigned indifference as he said, "Draw. It's just Fear Value, right? I have plenty."

"Draw starting."

"Ding, congratulations to the Owner for obtaining one 'Rusty Sword'!"

"Congratulations to the Owner for obtaining one 'Rusty Sword'!"

"Congratulations to the Owner for obtaining one 'Rusty Sword'!"

"Congratulations..." The System was about to continue announcing, but Yan Xiao immediately interrupted: "Wait! Let me calm down!"

"Damn it, I got scammed by the System again. My Fear Value..." Yan Xiao felt a pain in his chest.

"Can we begin?" the System asked.

"Begin." Yan Xiao closed his eyes, waiting for the System's announcement.

"Congratulations to the Owner for obtaining... a... Peak... Grade Sleeve Sword!" The System deliberately slowed its tone. Upon hearing the words 'Peak Grade', Yan Xiao's little heart couldn't help but thump wildly.

"Peak Grade? A Rusty Sword?" What kind of ghost was that?

"System, you've disappointed me so much, you're so mean... Why do you always bully an honest person like me! Sob sob sob..." Yan Xiao couldn't help but say sadly.

"Owner, it is a Sleeve Sword, not a Rusty Sword. Look clearly before you cry. There is one draw left; will you continue?" The System was speechless, as if caring for a mentally challenged child.

"Sleeve Sword? Haha... you should have said so earlier! So it's the 'sleeve' as in 'sleeve', not the 'rust' as in 'rusty'. If you had said it was the 'sleeve' earlier, I wouldn't have cried so easily... haha..." Yan Xiao laughed from ear to ear. A Peak Grade weapon—the lethality... just thinking about it made him happy.

"Is that the 'sleeve' you meant? Does your 'sleeve' get written like that!" The System was completely speechless; it hadn't expected that someone as witty as it could be defeated by someone like him...

"It's fine, as long as it's not made of stainless steel rust," Yan Xiao said with a smile.

"Sigh... Final draw. Congratulations to the idiot Owner for obtaining one mount, the Doudou Bird." The System indicated it didn't want to waste words with him, helped him draw, and then fell silent, automatically switching to mute mode.

"Hmph! Fighting with me, even if you are the Invincible Sword Immortal System, it won't work." Yan Xiao thought triumphantly, very satisfied with his performance today. He figured the harvest should be quite good.

He slowly looked at today's prizes, starting with the Peak Grade weapon, the Sleeve Sword.

Sleeve Sword: Peak Grade weapon.

Effect: Piercing (Can break through the defenses of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.)

Skill: Absolute Piercing (The Sleeve Sword unleashes a fatal strike, doubling the piercing effect. Cooldown: 24 hours.)

Although it was only a few simple sentences, the power was imaginable; this Sleeve Sword was practically tailor-made for an assassin.

Being able to break through the defenses of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator—this penetrating power was even more awesome than the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow (Replica).

Plus, it didn't consume Fear Value, and he could use a powerful weapon skill once a day. It was truly great.

Yan Xiao played with the Sleeve Sword, unable to put it down. The Sleeve Sword was only the size of a palm, small and exquisite. The blade was a cyan-black color, and just looking at it gave off an aura of cold slaughter.

Yan Xiao hurriedly dripped blood to bind it, as if afraid this Peak Grade weapon would be lost.

"Hum," when the binding was successful, the Sleeve Sword flew up violently, circling around Yan Xiao and emitting a humming sword cry. The Golden Scale Shuttle also flew out at the same time, confronting it head-on.

One shuttle and one sword, like a pair of little enemies, stared at each other, neither willing to give way.

"Chenxi, you are the big sister, let your little brother have some space," Yan Xiao waved his hand, speaking to the little Artifact Spirit on the Golden Scale Shuttle.

Chenxi let out an 'aiya' sound and gestured at the Sleeve Sword, seemingly complaining that the Sleeve Sword was stealing her spot, looking very dissatisfied.

"Haha, it doesn't have an Artifact Spirit, it won't fight you for things." Seeing her acting like a child competing for favor, Yan Xiao found it quite cute and couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh oh." Chenxi looked at the Sleeve Sword, then at Yan Xiao, and discovered that the Sleeve Sword really had no sword spirit and was no match for her. Only then did she fly to Yan Xiao's side, chirping away incessantly.

"You still want to go to the Spirit Cave to cultivate?" Yan Xiao asked.

"Oh oh!" Chenxi nodded.

"Go ahead, I'll call you if there's anything," Yan Xiao said dotingly, patting her little head.

With a "whoosh," Chenxi steered the Golden Scale Shuttle and vanished. Yan Xiao beckoned, and the Sleeve Sword flew into his palm, very obediently.

"I'll give you a name; from now on you shall be called... called... what would be good?"

Yan Xiao scratched his head; naming things was something he was truly not good at.

"That's it, your whole body glows with green light, so let's call you Green Thorn." Yan Xiao nodded in satisfaction, quite pleased with this name; just like Qingxue, it shared the surname Qing.

"Young Master, the people from the Chen Family have arrived."

Just as Yan Xiao was feeling pleased with himself, Tingxue suddenly appeared, bringing some not-so-good news.