Chapter 77: Special Mission Issued
Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Special Mission Issued
A large crowd of onlookers had gathered outside. Some were opportunists, hoping to get a piece of the pie from those who had just emerged from the Secret Realm.
However, none of this had anything to do with Lu Wu.
The moment she appeared, her vision flashed.
She only felt someone grab her arm and pull her through a spatial transfer.
When she came to her senses, she was already in a beautiful, scenic courtyard. Standing beside her was a dignified-looking middle-aged man.
He was the City Lord of Hong’an City, Cang He Guang.
Cang He Guang’s name was derived from a classic saying: "Soften one’s light and join the dust."
It meant to blend in with the world and live without contention.
But the story of Cang He Guang himself was the very opposite of his name.
He had become famous in his youth. Despite his humble and lonely origins, he dared to fight against the heavens, suppressing an entire generation on his path to power. It was only after he became the City Lord of Hong’an City that he had somewhat restrained his temperament.
Even so, one could see the irrepressible, intimidating aura he possessed with just a single glance.
Fortunately, this pressure wasn’t directed at Lu Wu. Instead, upon seeing her confusion, Cang He Guang revealed a kind smile.
"Boss Lu, this is the City Lord Mansion. I received intelligence that some people wished to harm you. I brought you here for your own safety. I hope you don’t mind."
His gaze swept over Huohuo, who was perched on Lu Wu’s shoulder like an ordinary little bird, but he had no intention of asking about it.
Although he had his suspicions about the demon beast’s identity.
Human Cultivators could form contracts with demon beasts, but such cases were rare, as very few demon beasts were willing to submit to a human.
Yet, a Phoenix that had undergone Nirvana had chosen Lu Wu. Cang He Guang was now starting to believe Uncle Li’s judgment that this Boss Lu was a person of great fortune.
Lu Wu wasn’t particularly displeased by Cang He Guang’s explanation.
"What about Qin Zhan and the others..."
She was worried the three of them would lash out. They hadn’t managed to complete their bodyguard mission in the Secret Realm, and now their protectee had vanished the moment they got out. ’How pitiful for them,’ she thought.
"Rest assured, someone will inform them."
"I brought Boss Lu here because I have a favor to ask."
Cang He Guang was direct.
Even though he was a man of high status and power, with a cultivation at the pinnacle of the Green Origin Realm, asking Lu Wu for a favor was nothing to be ashamed of.
Lu Wu quite liked this egalitarian attitude.
In response to Lu Wu’s questioning look, Cang He Guang began to explain the matter in detail.
"So, you’re saying the Evil Dragon is willing to stay in the Secret Realm and won’t leave unless absolutely necessary, and the condition is that he must be supplied with delicacies from the outside world once a month?"
Lu Wu raised an eyebrow.
’To be honest, that’s a really simple condition.’
Hong’an City was vast and wealthy; it could certainly afford to support a dragon.
Making one offering a month to make the Evil Dragon restrain its murderous nature was a deal with no downsides.
The Evil Dragon’s existence was a living history book from ten thousand years ago, allowing them to learn more about the bearing of the elders from that era.
’But what does this have to do with me?’
"The senior Evil Dragon specifically requested food personally made by Boss Lu."
Cang He Guang said apologetically.
In fact, the only reason the Evil Dragon was willing to remain in the Secret Realm to recuperate was entirely out of respect for Lu Wu.
Lu Wu wasn’t surprised by this outcome.
In the Secret Realm, that Elder Bai Gu had been acting like a spirit behind the scenes for a long time. Since he had accepted her bribe, he was bound to do something.
"Boss Lu, rest assured, we in Hong’an City will not take your skills for free. We will purchase the food at double the market price. Furthermore, I, Cang He Guang, personally promise you, Lu, one favor."
"As long as it does not harm the common people and does not violate the ethics of the Heavenly Dao, you have but to ask, Lu, and I will go through mountains of blades and seas of fire without hesitation."
The change in address from "Boss Lu" to "Lu" spoke of Cang He Guang’s growing affinity for Lu Wu.
Besides the Evil Dragon, it was also because of Uncle Li.
The old man had specifically instructed him to be friendly when approaching Lu Wu.
With a powerhouse backing her, Cang He Guang didn’t dare put on airs, fearing he’d get a beating.
’That senior’s punches really hurt.’
"Alright, I agree."
Lu Wu agreed without hesitation.
All she had to do was set aside one portion of food from her stall for the offering. It was no trouble at all.
And receiving such a huge promise from the City Lord of Hong’an City was enough for her to walk sideways through the Green Origin Realm.
Fortunately, Lu Wu had no intention of acting like a crab.
"Then, on behalf of Hong’an City, I thank you, Lu."
"By the way, regarding the Beast Taming Sect looking for trouble with you, I will send people to handle it. You need not worry."
’The Beast Taming Sect?’
Lu Wu was completely unaware of this and had no idea why they were targeting her.
It wasn’t until she saw the challenge issued by a Beast Taming Sect disciple on One World Communication that she smiled sheepishly and said she would leave it to Cang He Guang to handle.
’What a joke. I don’t even know Beast Taming.’
"The mansion has already prepared a residence for you. Please make yourself at home."
"Of course, you are free to go out at any time."
Cang He Guang did not restrict Lu Wu’s freedom; on the contrary, he was wholeheartedly considerate of her.
After they reached an agreement, Cang He Guang spoke with Lu Wu for a little while longer before leaving to arrange various matters.
After seeing him off, Lu Wu looked at the courtyard, which was as beautiful as a tapestry of flowers, and chuckled in delight.
"So rich and ostentatious."
This courtyard now belonged to her.
’Suddenly rich. I’m in a great mood.’
[Ding... Detecting that the host is about to cross a major realm. Issuing a special advancement mission.]
[Current Mission: Sell two hundred servings of skewers to gamblers within seven days.]
[Designated Location: The entrance of the Heaven and Earth Casino on Free Street in Hong’an City.]
[Designated Time: From the beginning of the Zi hour to the end of the Chou hour.]
That was from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Lu Wu didn’t mind the selling time, but she frowned as she stared at the mission requirements for a long while.
Although she only needed to sell two hundred servings of skewers, based on her past experience, she could finish that in a single day if business was booming.
But the system had clearly specified the target customers.
Gamblers. Two hundred gamblers.
In other words, skewers bought by anyone else wouldn’t count toward her quota.
Lu Wu was currently at Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer Perfection. The next level was the Foundation Establishment Realm. The system had issued this special mission specifically for this breakthrough.
’This is a bit like the heavenly tribulations that normal Cultivators face when advancing to a major realm.’
After thinking it through, Lu Wu accepted it readily.
She found the location of the Heaven and Earth Casino on One World Communication and discovered it was some distance from the City Lord Mansion.
Lu Wu wasn’t in a hurry to go.
The mission didn’t start for another three days, so she still had time.
Therefore, she planned to make a trip back to Xiaohe Town. She missed Uncle Li a little, and she also had to pick up Dahuang.
"Huohuo, I’m going to introduce you to a new friend."
CHIRP CHIRP!
The little bird didn’t care about a new friend. As long as it could stay with Xiao Wuwu, the bird was happy.
Lu Wu contacted Qin Zhan and his two companions, explained her situation, and then took the Teleportation Array back to Xiaohe Town.
’The Cultivation World is great.’
She had traveled such a long distance and was back in less than half an hour.
The alley she lived in was as quiet as ever. At the entrance to her small courtyard, Dahuang was lying on the ground, bored.
The dog’s head was down as it listlessly chewed on its own paw, letting out a few whimpers from time to time.
’Master’s not here. I miss her, I miss her, I miss her.’