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A mission?
The scarlet demoness, with her graceful figure and striking red dress, exuded an aura that could intoxicate anyone.
But at this moment, a trace of uncertainty flickered across her jade-like, delicate face.
Though her soul was weak, she had once been incredibly powerful!
How could anyone tamper with her mind without her noticing?
For the first time, her expression grew intensely serious.
A thin mist, like smoke, enveloped her enchanting figure as she began to perform a supreme technique, using what little strength remained in her soul to expel the foreign mental wave.
However, she soon failed.
Even when she ruthlessly severed a part of her soul, that mental wave still persisted, clinging to her like a bone-deep curse!
After a long silence, the scarlet demoness finally calmed down.
Looking at the so-called mission, she suddenly chuckled lightly, a sound both melodious and cold.
Without hesitation, she sent a fragment of her consciousness out of the ring, knocking Gu Chen unconscious in an instant.
Then, she opened a paper umbrella and floated out of the ring.
Indeed, she could temporarily leave the ring, but she needed a special treasure to protect her soul. Otherwise, the intense Yang energy of the world would severely injure her.
A soft hum resonated as the scarlet demoness, graceful and slender, walked out of the prison. The so-called restrictions seemed nonexistent to her. No one could see her form.
...
With a clap of thunder, dark clouds gathered overhead.
In the forest, the rain began to drizzle down, yet Su Mu remained seated under a tree, calmly reading a manual. A faint glow emanated from his body.
[You are soaking in the rain; Water Affinity +1]
[You are soaking in the rain; you have gained insight; Critical Hit triggered; Water Affinity +5]
[You have read the Sword Drawing Technique; Sword Intent Proficiency +30.]
Perfect, truly amazing.
Su Mu pondered.
If he were to take a swim in a lava pool or stroll through a thunderstorm... he might slowly max out all his elemental affinities.
Suddenly, his expression shifted, and a glint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
A figure clad in red, barefoot and holding a paper umbrella, walked through the drizzle toward him.
Her figure was tall and graceful, but her form appeared somewhat ethereal. Standing in the midst of the fire mulberry forest, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
"Young Master Su, reading in the rain—what an elegant pastime."
She approached with graceful steps, a faint smile playing on her lips.
She reached out a slender, pale hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her forehead. Her voice was soft and melodious, like a gentle lullaby.
"Senior, you're not so different yourself—walking alone in the gentle rain, you possess a unique charm." Su Mu replied with a smile.
He had already guessed her identity.
A soul, with a strength difficult to determine; she must have been extraordinarily powerful in life.
As she approached with the umbrella, the raindrops seemed to part, creating a path for her.
"So, you knew where I was all along." The scarlet demoness chuckled softly, her voice sounding clear as silver bells.
Barefoot, she revealed a glimpse of her fair calves, her eyes brimming with seductive charm.
Su Mu smiled and raised his eyes, admiring her with a look of appreciation.
"Gu Chen was originally trash, but then he suddenly displayed decent talent and kept unconsciously touching the ring on his hand. It was practically announcing to the world that there was something unusual about his ring... I just didn't expect that 'something' to be a beautiful fairy and not an old man."
Hearing this, the scarlet demoness couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Look at the difference!
Su Mu was only a year or two older than Gu Chen, yet his experience and demeanor were on an entirely different level.
Gentle and refined, his every word and action was courteous.
In contrast, Gu Chen was nothing more than an immature fool.
What a pity.
Under her Fortune Observation Technique, this elegant young man before her was covered in dark clouds of misfortune. His luck was extremely poor; otherwise, he would have been a much better target.
"Are you here to plead for Gu Chen?" Su Mu asked with a smile.
"What if I said I was?" The scarlet demoness's bright eyes sparkled with interest as she looked at him.
"That wouldn't be impossible," Su Mu said, closing the manual in his hands with a slight smile. "But why waste time on a piece of trash? A wise bird chooses a tree to perch on; clearly, Senior has better options."
"Like you?"
The scarlet demoness smiled. She had already walked up to him, her paper umbrella open, her red dress as vivid as fire.
Su Mu chuckled lightly, "There's no need for an immediate answer, Senior. You can take your time to consider. As a token of our meeting... I offer you this gift."
As he spoke...
A purple herb, emitting a strange fragrance, appeared in front of him.
It had eight leaves, each entwined with wisps of gray mist, which under the hazy rain, appeared even more mysterious.
"The Soul-Nurturing Grass!?"
The scarlet demoness's eyes shone with a brilliant light.
In an instant, many thoughts raced through her mind.
The mysterious mental wave that had appeared in her soul, the strange voice calling itself a 'system,' the so-called mission reward...
"So, does this mean the mission is complete?"
The light in her eyes flickered as she pondered deeply.
"A small token, nothing more," Su Mu said casually, his gaze sincere. "If Senior cooperates with me, a mere Soul-Nurturing Grass is nothing. What you truly desire is to rebuild your physical body, and that is not an impossible task."
Hearing this, the scarlet demoness looked deeply into his eyes. Her dress fluttered like flames, almost merging with the falling fire mulberry flowers.
"I do need this, so I won't refuse it. Consider it a favor I owe you."
What a pity.
'Your luck is just too terrible—so terrible it's almost black... Accepting this favor means that if you ever face a calamity, that will be when I repay you. '
She grasped the Soul-Nurturing Grass in her hand.
Simultaneously, the system's prompt sounded as expected—
[Ding! The first mission is complete. You have successfully had a friendly exchange with Su Mu, Holy Son of the Absolute Beginning Holy Sect!]
[You have obtained the Soul-Nurturing Grass!]
As the drizzle gradually ceased, the scarlet figure holding the paper umbrella slowly walked away.
[Because of your actions, the Fortune-Bearing Lady's dissatisfaction with Gu Chen has grown stronger. Gu Chen's fortune -50, your fortune +50!]
On his bamboo chair, Su Mu smiled.
Why had he bothered exchanging so many words with Gu Chen's mysterious master?
This was exactly the reason!
Those with great fortune may suffer humiliation or injury, which could be seen as a way to temper their character, but they were rarely killed.
If Su Mu had tried to kill her on the spot... most likely, some unexpected twist would have occurred.
Gu Chen was like a fat sheep being raised for slaughter. Before eating the meat, he wanted to shave all the wool!
Besides...
From what Su Mu knew, Gu Chen, as the protagonist, was about to encounter his greatest opportunity soon.
According to the original plot, it was precisely because of that item that Gu Chen was suddenly and severely injured, without any warning!
-To be continued!
T/N: Thanks for reading!
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