2: A little interlude before Chapter 2 begins

"You're awake?" Fairy Pei slowly sat up and began to tidy Lin Kuang's clothes.

After tidying up, as she prepared to groom herself, she realized she was in Lin Kuang's room, and the clothes she wore yesterday had been torn to shreds and could not be worn again.

Fairy Pei blushed and whispered to Lin Kuang, "Go to the Treasure Pavilion and wait for me first. I'll come as soon as I've put on some clothes."

After speaking, Fairy Pei swept the area with her Divine Sense before scurrying back to her room.

By this time, the diligent Zhao Nian had already risen and was waiting outside Biluo Palace.

Zhao Nian was originally supposed to go out to Cultivate last year, but because he couldn't bear to leave his Master, he shamelessly stayed behind.

This year, Fairy Pei had intended to send him out again, but a Junior Brother had appeared halfway, and since the Junior Brother was young and vigorous, he took his place, allowing him to secretly stay by his Master's side once more.

Zhao Nian stood at the main gate, hand resting on his sword.

"Junior Brother Lin, are you going to the Treasure Pavilion today!"

Zhao Nian asked upon seeing Lin Kuang emerge from the gate; his attention was entirely on what was behind him, completely failing to notice the silk threads on the corner of Lin Kuang's clothes.

With his mind entirely occupied by his Master, Zhao Nian had no idea that his Junior Brother and his Master had become Dao Companions.

"Junior Brother, you must choose the Sage Mirror; it can block an attack from the Third Realm. No, no, no... the Fengxiao Sword is better; it can be used for escaping..."

Zhao Nian rambled on for a while, finally saying with a hint of disappointment, "Sigh, it was supposed to be me going... but it's fine, I will take good care of Master."

Lin Kuang had snatched away Zhao Nian's Opportunity for experience, so Zhao Nian had to remain in the Sword Sect.

However, Zhao Nian had a solid foundation, and he could still find great Opportunity if he went out.

"Master does not need you to take care of me; you had better take good care of yourself!" Fairy Pei's voice rang out, and she walked out wearing her usual ink-wash style long dress.

"Master!" Zhao Nian was stunned when he saw her, completely failing to notice the unique scent on his Master.

"Alright, hurry up and go practice your sword skills! Master still needs to take your Junior Brother to get a Magic Treasure!"

After Zhao Nian flew away on his sword, Fairy Pei threw herself into Lin Kuang's arms: "Nian'er is so capable; he can manage the Sword Sect all by himself!"

"You go get the Magic Treasure first; I will go handle matters regarding my seclusion, and then I will secretly accompany you on your experience."

"Master, you're so unable to be apart from me~" Lin Kuang joyfully pinched Fairy Pei's cheek.

"Of course! What, are you afraid I'll drive away the little girls you've hooked up with?"

"Rest assured, my cultivation is so high; I am best suited to guard the entrance and help you ease your worries."

"Guard? Why not come and guide the juniors in practicing their Mind-Cultivation Technique?"

"Oh! You're so bad!" Fairy Pei secretly stuffed a spatial Jade Slip into Lin Kuang's hand and gently instructed, "The Treasure Pavilion opens on a schedule; use this to take a little more. What will you do if you run out of time?"

"I will come find you once I've finished handling things."

The Treasure Pavilion housed various Magic Treasures, all of which had been seized one by one by Ye Linyuan back in the day, containing every Magic Treasure from the First Realm to the Transcendent stage.

Looking at the Sword Sect's massive Treasure Pavilion, Lin Kuang sighed with emotion: "Old Man Ye is truly worthy of being the Great Sword Immortal of that time; I'm afraid it would take a month just to move everything out of this Treasure Pavilion."

As soon as Lin Kuang entered the Treasure Pavilion, he discovered a group of young women formed from Sword Qi, wearing all sorts of uniforms and dancing; with one high kick, the colorful stockings were all on full display.

Hahaha! Old Man Ye, look at your disciple; he's already learned how to set the mood!

Lin Kuang couldn't help but feel pleased, then strode into the Treasure Pavilion.

The Snow Fox, who was guarding the Treasure Pavilion, was playing with a cat and was stunned when she saw Lin Kuang: "Oh my! Isn't this Lin Kuang? Why are you here so early today? How diligent!"

The Snow Fox was originally Ye Linyuan's pet, and after Ye Linyuan went into seclusion, she became the manager of the Treasure Pavilion. Lin Kuang had long since become familiar with her by leveraging the relationship between Fairy Pei and the Snow Fox.

The Snow Fox hadn't seen a male Sword Cultivator for a long time, so she was very enthusiastic toward Lin Kuang.

[Ding — Task Complete — Obtained Ancient Dragon Body: Physical Strength increased by 500%!]

Lin Kuang didn't feel anything particularly special about the 500% physical strength increase, as the human body in his original world was very fragile, and a big movement could send one to see their great-grandmother.

However, if you were to talk about certain places becoming 500% stronger, Lin Kuang could go on and on.

Lin Kuang could only shake his fists here; after all, he didn't have the Heart Lock now, and the Snow Fox's cultivation was still above his own, making it easy to end up throwing his life away.

[Main Quest: Obtain the Five Thunder Vibration Drum and conquer it!]

[Quest Reward: Obtain the matching Medium Grade spirit sword for the Five Thunder Vibration Drum — the thunderclap sword; when used together, they grant a permanent 3x boost to Thunder Power.]

Although Lin Kuang didn't know how strong a 3x boost to Thunder Power was, he had played Genshin Impact, and these bonuses were probably like signature weapons and artifacts or something.

Furthermore, he recognized this permanent bonus.

If not for the System's prompt, Lin Kuang would definitely have chosen a life-saving Magic Treasure first, but since the System recommended it, there shouldn't be any problems. Besides, Pei Yuhan was going to follow him, and with her strength, couldn't she protect him?

When Lin Kuang prepared to go into the Treasure Pavilion to search for the Five Thunder Vibration Drum, he discovered an area surrounded by powerful energy.

"This is a Magic Treasure left by the Master for his future child; even Fairy Pei does not have the authority to enter!" The Snow Fox stretched and said calmly, "There is still time left, hurry up and take it!"

Even in the Cultivation world, amniotic fluid was the first watershed, even if he didn't have a Dao Companion yet!

Others still had the Opportunity to choose Magic Treasures, but this was directly prepared; it must be full of top-tier Magic Treasures that couldn't be taken from the Treasure Pavilion!

Seeing that Lin Kuang was still peeking at the barrier set by the Master, the Snow Fox pinched a seal and recited an incantation to hide it.

It would have been better not to hide it; once hidden, a special quest popped up.

[Hidden Quest: Snow Fox's Love; when returning to the Sword Sect next time, reach a cultivation level exceeding the Fifth Realm and attract the Snow Fox's attention.]

[Quest Reward: Become the Snow Fox's new Master and obtain all the Magic Treasures within Ye Linyuan's Legacy barrier. Obtain the title of Sword Sect Pavilion Master and free access to the Treasure Pavilion.]

[Hidden Quest: Snow Fox's Love (Perfect Completion): Upon returning next time, reach the Peak of the Fifth Realm and Cultivate the Fire Attribute to the fourth layer, making the Snow Fox unable to resist.]

[Quest Reward: Become the Snow Fox's new Master, as well as Ye Linyuan's remains and all the Magic Treasures he took with him before going into seclusion.]

Seeing this, Lin Kuang finally realized that Ye Linyuan had died suddenly long ago; no wonder the Sword Spirit later came out with his will to organize the Sword Sect.

"Hurry up, there is still half an hour left!" The Snow Fox's urging voice rang out again.

Thinking about how the System just prompted that he had completed the hidden quest and this saucy fox would be his, Lin Kuang replied, "What are you getting excited about here? Are you afraid that I will become your new Master?"

"Show some respect!" The Snow Fox was so angry she didn't know where to vent, glaring fiercely at Lin Kuang.

"Your Excellency Snow Fox, I'm just joking. I already have a Magic Treasure I want to choose, but I don't know where it is; please come and help me." Lin Kuang smiled wickedly.

His mind was filled with scenes of playing with Ye Linyuan's disciple and the Snow Fox.