142: Chapter 142: There is no filth so insignificant as tolerable, no power so overwhelming as to be indestructible!

"Filth?"

Everyone was puzzled.

Qin Muyuan spoke:

"In the Southern Wasteland, countless Sects stand tall, controlling various Spirit Stone veins, Cultivation Techniques, and Materials."

"These Sects use Mortals as fuel and low-level Loose Cultivators as firewood, standing above all living beings to suck their blood, yet they never share the worries of the common people."

"If this continues, the Southern Wasteland's immortal cultivation world and martial cultivation world will become completely rigid, no longer possessing that scene of vibrant vitality where all things compete and flourish!"

"Therefore, I feel we need to do something!"

Hearing Qin Muyuan's words, Fang Yuan was puzzled, while Nangong Yueqing nodded slightly.

Wangcai let out a howl; although he didn't understand, he still expressed his agreement.

As for Xiao Chang, he felt the blood in his body heating up!

He immediately looked at Qin Muyuan and said:

"Brother Qin! I think you are absolutely right!" He had entered the Wangyue Sect and witnessed the scene of "brotherly love and respect" where Disciples betrayed each other for just a few Spirit Stones.

Upon coming to Tianqing County, he had witnessed the Luo family using Soul Smoke to wear down the will of Mortals, treating and raising them like pigs, dogs, and livestock.

Xiao Chang felt that so-called Immortal Cultivators should not be like this!

At this moment, hearing Qin Muyuan's speech and combining it with his experiences of interacting with him,

Xiao Chang immediately looked at Qin Muyuan and said:

"Since Brother Qin has such a grand ambition, then I, Xiao, will boldly commission Brother Qin!"

"[Xiao Chang was inspired by you and has issued a quest to you]"

"[Quest: No filth is too small to tolerate, no power is too strong to destroy!]"

"[Xiao Chang was moved by you and deeply feels the filth of the Southern Wasteland. However, even though he has realized the filth of the Southern Wasteland, Xiao Chang, who is only in the Alchemist Realm, is powerless."

"Fortunately, he understands your character and knows your justice. Thus, he has issued a quest to you—cleanse the filthy Southern Wasteland, and restore justice to it!]"

"[Note 1: This is a multi-stage quest. For each stage cleared, you will receive a reward.]"

"[Stage One: Cleanse a famous major Sect in the Southern Wasteland, making your name known to all the Sects in the Southern Wasteland.]"

"[Stage One Rewards: EXP +90k~120k, Mall Points +190k~250k, Blue~Yellow Cultivation Technique or Skill *1]"

"[Note 2: You must complete the Stage One quest before you can unlock the Stage Two quest.]"

"Glancing at the quest details and rewards, Qin Muyuan patted Xiao Chang's shoulder with satisfaction:"

""Good! I accept your quest!""

"Sure enough, only Xiao Chang truly understood him!"

"As for Xiao Chang, he returned Qin Muyuan a knowing look."

"Having fought side-by-side with Qin Muyuan so many times, Xiao Chang had already mastered interpreting Qin Muyuan's various hints."

"Especially hints regarding [quests] and [commissions]."

"Xiao Chang figured that the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect, which Brother Qin came from, very likely had some kind of Sect precept or restriction."

"Just like the experts in storybooks."

"If no one commissioned them, they could not enter the Mortal world at will and become entangled in Mortal Karma."

"And at this time, he was needed to act as a bridge to help Brother Qin avoid Karma and bypass the restrictions."

"The way to bypass it was for him to issue commissions or quests to Brother Qin."

"Xiao Chang felt that he had already... thoroughly mastered how to use Brother Qin!"

"On Qin Muyuan's end, he accepted the quest with satisfaction."

"The so-called game progression changing according to the player's thoughts is probably something like this..."

"Qin Muyuan thought."

"He would give a hint, and the NPC... no, Xiao Chang, would provide a related quest based on his hint."

"Through this, he could reshape the entire world into what he wanted it to be!"

"Having accepted the quest, Qin Muyuan stuffed the two wisps of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and three Foundation Establishment Magic Treasures he had specially kept into Xiao Chang's hands."

"The path of immortal cultivation that Xiao Chang had embarked upon was different from martial cultivation."

"Martial Cultivators started as Martial Artists and needed to ingest Qi and blood Medicinal Pills to strengthen their Qi and blood and bolster their physiques."

"With a stronger physique, cultivating martial arts would yield twice the results with half the effort."

"But even so, they still had to rely on time accumulation and Comprehension Ability."

"But immortal cultivation was different."

"For an Immortal Cultivator to enter Qi Refining, they only needed a wisp of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi that suited them."

"And after obtaining Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, the Immortal Cultivator could directly reside within a Spirit Gathering Formation."

"As long as there was enough spiritual opportunity, they could advance rapidly."

"Overall, although martial cultivation consumed resources, it placed more emphasis on Comprehension Ability."

"As for immortal cultivation... that couldn't even be called consuming resources; rather, without resources, it was simply impossible to improve!"

"Without Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, one could not enter Qi Refining; without a Foundation Establishment Magic Treasure, one could not advance to Foundation Establishment; without divine abilities and profound methods, one could not open the Purple Mansion!"

"These were the shackles of immortal cultivation."

"But conversely, as long as there were enough resources, even if Xiao Chang was currently only an Alchemist, he could rapidly step into Qi Refining and then Foundation Establishment."

""Brother Qin! Words cannot express my gratitude for such great kindness!""

"Putting away the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and Foundation Establishment Magic Treasures handed over by Qin Muyuan, Xiao Chang bowed to Qin Muyuan and spoke earnestly."

"With this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and these Foundation Establishment Magic Treasures, Xiao Chang could be said to have a smooth and unobstructed path, at least before reaching the Purple Mansion Realm."

""A minor matter.""

"Qin Muyuan waved his hand dismissively."

"Immediately after,"

"he led Wangcai back into the Fire-Ox Carriage."

"Under Princess Lin Qingwu's command, the Fire-Ox Carriage quickly departed toward the horizon."

"Xiao Chang stood in place, watching the Fire-Ox Carriage gradually shrink into a black speck and disappear, his expression melancholy."

"He felt that the distance between himself and Brother Qin was growing wider and wider."

"Once, he and Brother Qin had run rampant and slaughtered everyone in Xiaoshan Country."

"He was responsible for the quacking, while Brother Qin was responsible for the slaughter."

"But now, even the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and Foundation Establishment Magic Treasures required for his own cultivation had to be provided by Brother Qin..."

""There is no need to underestimate yourself.""

"Just then, Nangong Yueqing's voice sounded from behind him."

"Xiao Chang turned around, only to hear Nangong Yueqing say:"

""You possess the Ice-Fire Spiritual Body, and you have obtained the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and Foundation Establishment Magic Treasures that are hardest for ordinary Disciples to come by.""

""As long as you Cultivate diligently, you will catch up to him sooner or later.""

"Nangong Yueqing's words were not only spoken to Xiao Chang, but also to herself."

"She was a Purple Mansion Middle Stage Cultivator who mastered three divine abilities, yet when facing Qin Muyuan, she had suddenly lost her confidence."

"After witnessing Qin Muyuan's combat strength, even Nangong Yueqing did not dare to guarantee that she could steadily defeat him."

"This undoubtedly left Nangong Yueqing feeling unwilling in her heart."

"If she could not surpass Qin Muyuan, then if he encountered trouble in the future, should she help him or not?"

"If she helped but lacked the strength, it would undoubtedly be sending herself to her death."

"If she didn't help, how could she repay the favor of Qin Muyuan granting her the divine abilities?"

"She, Nangong Yueqing, only sought to have a clear conscience in this life."

"A debt of gratitude owed to another must be repaid; she did not dare not to repay it!"

""For this reason, I must still Cultivate diligently!""

"Nangong Yueqing admonished herself in her heart."

"..."

"Inside the Fire-Ox Carriage."

""Young Master Muyuan, this is a Honey Wine Brew specially supplied to the imperial family of Daliang Country. Would you like to try some?""

"Princess Lin Qingwu brought out a pot of fine wine that was as crystal clear as honey and asked Qin Muyuan."

"At this moment, there were only she and Qin Muyuan in this carriage."

"The Nineteenth Princess, as well as Wangcai whom Qin Muyuan had brought along,"

"had both been driven outside by Princess Lin Qingwu under other pretexts to sit on the fire-ox."

"This was a method Princess Lin Qingwu had hastily copied down and learned from a boudoir storybook when Qin Muyuan got off the carriage."

"The boudoir storybook said that when a woman and a man share a room alone, it is easier for feelings of affection to grow."

""Fine wine? Then I'll have a taste.""

"Hearing this, Qin Muyuan naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony, thinking that drinking alcohol in this game might even grant some buffs."

"Immediately, Princess Lin Qingwu brought out two wine cups and poured the Honey Wine Brew for Qin Muyuan."