178: Chapter 180 Breakthrough in Relationship, Shy Xiaorou Wants Another Round

Liu Ruyan glanced at the Spiritual Vein and then explained, "We received orders from above stating that the Yin Yang Pavilion discovered someone forging their documents and hiring Loose Cultivators to mine this Spiritual Vein!"

"Once they were discovered, we were urgently notified to take over this place. They also said they found a Restriction below that threatens the safety of Xuanwu City!"

"As for the rest, I can't say much. Lin Kuang, you and your group had better leave here quickly!"

"If those Loose Cultivators really organized this themselves, this area is not very safe!"

After giving her warnings, Liu Ruyan left in a hurry.

"Hmm? Why is it not the Yin Yang Pavilion again?"

Just as Lin Kuang was feeling confused, Pei Yuhan's Jade Slip sent a call through.

"Hmm? Yuhan? Why would she suddenly think to send a Sound Transmission to me?"

"Hello? Yuhan?"

"Hello, Lin Kuang! The crisis in Xuanwu City has been resolved. I received a Sound Transmission from the Yin Yang Pavilion last night saying you helped them out a lot!"

"They specifically thanked me, but I feel like there's definitely something fishy going on! Don't worry about that Spiritual Vein anymore, and as for certain other things, just pretend you don't know!"

"In short, the people from the Yin Yang Pavilion are not good guys. Your cultivation is low, so don't get into conflicts with them!"

"However, I didn't expect you to have such a good relationship with the Cultivation Alliance! They sent over quite a few Magic Treasures and Materials, which I'll bring to you when I come to find you!"

"You're coming to find me?" Lin Kuang hadn't heard anything she said before that; he only heard that Pei Yuhan was coming over.

"I've thought it through. I can't leave you; I need you!"

"It's not me you need, right? It's my other 'brother,' isn't it?"

"Oh! You're so annoying! I want both of you!" Pei Yuhan propped up her face with her hand and licked her lips, saying, "Alright, hanging up now, I'm going to go pack!"

"Go on then, you little glutton! I'll definitely feed you until you're full when the time comes!"

"Oh? Really? It's been a long time since I've eaten, so I have a very good appetite!"

...

After finishing the Sound Transmission, Lin Kuang didn't bother with the messy affairs of the Yin Yang Pavilion and began to receive his task rewards.

[Task rewards received: Cultivation Alliance Favorability +5, Ji Chanxi Favorability +10, Young Pavilion Master Favorability +5]

"That's strange! Why did the Young Pavilion Master's favorability go up? Could he be gay?" Lin Kuang was a bit bewildered. It was normal for Ji Chanxi's favorability to increase since they met face-to-face.

He hadn't even seen the Young Pavilion Master this time, so why was there a favorability increase? Moreover, Blue Shark seemed to be his subordinate. Thinking of this, Lin Kuang felt a chill run down his spine.

Forget it, I won't think about that for now! Just as Lin Kuang opened the System panel, an achievement popped up.

[The host has completed 50 System tasks!]

[Godspeed Pill has entered the System inventory. Consuming the Godspeed Pill can increase speed by 30%]

Speed again? Do I just eat it directly?

Lin Kuang actually didn't want to eat it right now. He had discovered that this speed boost buff also took effect during Dual Cultivation. Originally, an hour-long session with Xiao Tang was no problem.

But ever since he got the speed boost buff, Xiao Tang couldn't handle it after half an hour and would start to forfeit the battle...

Sigh! I'll save it for now. I'll wait until Pei Yuhan arrives. After all, her endurance is truly strong; adding a bit of a buff shouldn't be an issue.

Furthermore, System rewards take effect immediately upon use. It's good to keep them as backup options for emergencies.

After Lin Kuang finished his planning and was about to set off for the next location, Maple Leaf City, the ground suddenly bulged up.

The Blue Flame Fox from before burrowed out from underground and walked up to Lin Kuang.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak—"

"Little Fire Fox? Why did you come here?" Xiao Rou had been a bit hesitant last night and hadn't tamed it, feeling quite dejected because of it! Now that it had come on its own, Xiao Rou was ecstatic.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak—"

"This Blue Flame Fox is thanking you for helping it yesterday!" Lin Kuang acted as the mediator.

"Um! It was only right. Weren't you also trying to protect us and prevent Xuanwu City from being destroyed?"

"Squeak, squeak, squeak—"

The Blue Flame Fox glanced at the sealed Spiritual Vein and shook its head.

"Hmm? Lin Kuang? What is this Blue Flame Fox saying? Why does it look so miserable?"

Xiao Rou looked at Lin Kuang curiously.

Lin Kuang leaned into Xiao Rou's ear and whispered, "It has a high favorability toward you; it's time to take it in!"

"It says it came to gather intelligence! Now that the Spiritual Vein is sealed, it's time for it to return!"

"But it says it prefers Human Race Cultivators, especially someone like you!"

"Re—really?" Xiao Rou, who had never tamed a Spirit Beast before, didn't even know how to make a move to tame it.

Lin Kuang nodded and gave Xiao Rou an encouraging look.

Xiao Rou took a deep breath, slowly squatted down, and asked the Blue Flame Fox, "Little Fox, we are going to a very distant place to cultivate. Now that the Spiritual Vein is sealed, you don't need to gather information anymore!"

"So... are you willing to... go with me to see the outside... world?" Xiao Rou reached her hand out toward the Blue Flame Fox.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak?"

The Blue Flame Fox looked at Xiao Rou's outstretched hand and rubbed its head against it.

"You're really willing?" Xiao Rou hadn't expected it to agree. She signed a contract with the Blue Flame Fox in her Sea of Consciousness, and it immediately turned into a streak of blue light that entered the space between her eyebrows.

Xiao Rou successfully tamed the Blue Flame Fox!

[Ding! Beauty Side Quest 1 Completed: Help Xiao Rou tame a Spirit Beast]

[Quest Triggered: Beauty Side Quest 2: Help Xiao Rou obtain the Fire Spirit Pearl]

While Lin Kuang was still looking at the quest points, he suddenly heard Xiao Rou's voice.

"I did it! I did it! I have a Spirit Beast!" Xiao Rou stood up excitedly and suddenly lunged forward to hug Lin Kuang.

Seeing Xiao Rou and Lin Kuang embracing, Yu Xiaotang laughed: It seems Lin Kuang really does have a talent for this. Xiao Rou is much better than Ji Chanxi!

Xiao Rou suddenly caught a glimpse of Yu Xiaotang out of the corner of her eye and hurriedly let go of Lin Kuang. After trying to suppress her emotions, she said, "Sor—sorry! Lin Kuang... Xiao Tang... I... I got a bit excited..."

"It's fine, there's no harm in doing it again!" Lin Kuang lightly raised an eyebrow and spoke in a teasing tone.

Hearing this, Xiao Rou's face turned red with shyness.

"Then... then let's head out! Let's set off for Maple Leaf City..." Fearing that Yu Xiaotang would exclude her, Xiao Rou hurriedly changed the subject and jogged two steps forward.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaotang slapped Lin Kuang's arm. "What do you mean 'no harm in doing it again'???"

"Clearly your relationship has taken a step forward; can't you learn to say some sweet words to flirt with her?"

Lin Kuang tapped Yu Xiaotang's forehead with his finger. "It's broad daylight, and there are so many people watching the commotion in the distance! We can't take the relationship any further here!"

Lin Kuang pointed at the Cultivation Alliance Cultivators who were sealing the Spiritual Vein.