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Returning to the Ling family, Dongfang Siyu, Gao Lao, and Elder Long were already waiting in their small courtyard. They had come to study the Wind and Cloud Sword with Ling Mo Xie. The matters of grievances were concerns of the prominent figures in their sect and did not relate much to them; Ling Mo Xie had no intention of getting involved in those affairs.
The group gathered in Ling Mo Xie's room, staring intently at him. Ling Mo Xie naturally understood their intentions and quickly took out the Wind and Cloud Sword, saying, "I've been researching it during my free time these past few days, but I haven't discovered anything remarkable; it's just an ordinary sword."
Seeing Ling Mo Xie present the sword, Elder Long and Gao Lao hurriedly took it, expressing their admiration. Especially Gao Lao, who caressed the sword's body as if he were touching the skin of a beloved woman, murmuring in awe, "As expected of a sword forged by a master! Look at this! I can hardly find a trace of impurities in this material. It shows how strong the master's fundamentals are; he must have used special methods to refine out the impurities."
Unlike Gao Lao and Elder Long, Dongfang Siyu was focused on Ling Mo Xie. Just when Ling Mo Xie was puzzled, she broke into a smile that bloomed like a peony, elegant and noble. "I heard you went to the Azure Emperor Pavilion? I also heard about what happened outside the city that day; I didn't expect you to know Ying."
"Haha! Did I disappoint the Princess? I'm just a reckless kid who actually made a bet with a top disciple of the Azure Emperor!" Ling Mo Xie chuckled, unsure of Dongfang Siyu's meaning.
Dongfang Siyu frowned, unaware of Ling Mo Xie's skills in Alchemy. "You! You really were a bit reckless. Here! Take this!" She pulled out a thick stack of books from her storage ring and continued, "These are notes from the Alchemists of the royal family of the State of Youyun. Since I also study Alchemy, I carry them with me. Although they won't help you surpass Ning Qi, at least they can prevent you from losing too badly!"
Ling Mo Xie accepted the books with mixed feelings and placed them into his backpack, saying to Dongfang Siyu, "Thank you!"
Only then did Dongfang Siyu smile and prepare to examine the Wind and Cloud Sword. However, at that moment, Gao Lao exclaimed, "This Wind and Cloud Sword has a blood sacrifice method for recognition added during its second refinement. The craftsmanship looks crude; it doesn't seem like something a master would create."
"Oh?" Ling Mo Xie said in surprise as he leaned closer. "Blood sacrifice?"
"Yes! This clumsy technique truly tarnishes the master's work!" Gao Ciling said angrily.
Dongfang Siyu also moved closer to Ling Mo Xie and urged him, "If it's really as rumored that your father left it for you, then the blood sacrifice method must require your blood. Hurry up and try it!"
Gao Lao and Elder Long also looked at Ling Mo Xie; they wanted to see what changes would occur after the blood sacrifice.
Ling Mo Xie didn't hesitate. He traced his finger across the Wind and Cloud Sword, and suddenly it shone brightly, breaking free from Gao Lao's grip and flying into the air while spinning continuously. Gradually, an image began to project in midair; it seemed like a map. As the image became clearer, Dongfang Siyu gasped in surprise, "It really is a treasure map!"
At the same time the map appeared, the voice of the System echoed in Ling Mo Xie's ears: "Ding! Congratulations! You have triggered the main quest!"
Main Quest: Historical Truth (1)
Quest Content: The Fengyun Sword stirs up a storm, and the wheels of history begin to turn slowly. Follow the guidance of the Fengyun Sword to seek the Historical Truth; whether it is a blessing or a curse depends entirely on your choice.
Quest Reward: This quest is a chain quest. Completing the first stage will increase your Level by three and grant you one chance to spin the big prize wheel.
Quest Failure Penalty: Erasure!
Ling Mo Xie was taken aback; this quest was very different from previous ones. It was vague and did not provide clear guidance like before. What did it mean that whether it was a blessing or a curse depended on his choice? Did it mean that the Treasure Map in the Fengyun Sword might not necessarily lead to something good? Moreover, being erased as a penalty for failure seemed too severe.
“Ling Mo Xie? Ling Mo Xie!” Gao Lao, Long Lao, and Dongfang Siyu had already started studying the Treasure Map but noticed that Ling Mo Xie was lost in thought, so they hurriedly called out to him.
“Oh, what’s up?” Ling Mo Xie came back to his senses and temporarily set aside thoughts about the quest, turning to Dongfang Siyu.
“We’ve figured out that the location indicated on this map is a natural barrier near the capital of Izumo Kingdom, Dragon's Rest Valley. Gao Lao isn’t interested and doesn’t plan to go; how about you?” Dongfang Siyu pointed at a red triangle on the Treasure Map as she spoke to Ling Mo Xie.
“Of course I’m going! Maybe my father’s clues are left there! I’ll go after I finish my match with Ning Qi!” This was his main quest, so he definitely had to go. Ling Mo Xie quickly agreed with Dongfang Siyu.
“Alright then! This way, I’ll have completed everything in Qingfeng City and will return to the capital tomorrow. I can report this matter to my father and make some preparations!” Hearing Ling Mo Xie’s affirmative response, Dongfang Siyu smiled and nodded at him.
The group chatted for a while longer before parting ways. Especially Dongfang Siyu, who repeatedly reminded Ling Mo Xie to carefully review those Alchemy notes as she left, leaving Ling Mo Xie feeling speechless.
After a few people left, Ling Mo Xie finally found some free time. He took out the information about the Zheng family stored in his storage ring, his expression cold. It was time to start this side quest, especially since he was no longer alone.
He called over Bai Yunfei and Hong Chi, preparing to explain the situation to them. However, as soon as Hong Chi approached, he hugged Ling Mo Xie's leg and exclaimed, "Brother Mo Xie, Brother Mo Xie, let’s go! Let’s go shopping! Sister Si Yu has taken me to eat so many delicious things these past few days! Let’s go eat together!"
Bai Yunfei paid little attention to Ling Mo Xie. Upon arriving, he didn’t even ask if there was anything going on. Instead, he jumped onto the table, one foot on a chair and the other crossed over his leg. He held a fruit in one hand and a teapot in the other, tilting his head back to drink.
Ling Mo Xie felt a vein throb on his forehead and suddenly began to feel uncertain. Could these two really help him deal with the Zheng family? They seemed utterly unreliable!
"Enough already! I called you here because there’s something to do!" Ling Mo Xie lifted the little Hong Chi off his leg and set him on a chair, then pulled Bai Yunfei down from the table and said to them.
But before Ling Mo Xie could say anything further, a knock sounded at the door. Confused, he wondered who would be knocking since he had hardly made any acquaintances in the Ling family.
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