Longzang

Chapter 824 Uninvited Guest

Wei Yuan quickly processed the mountain of official business, and then casually recorded a video of himself smoothly handling sixty-four tasks, which he sent to Xiao Yu.

Knowing Xiaoyu as Wei Yuan does, he will surely be motivated to improve after seeing this image. And given Xiaoyu's strong spiritual sense, handling multiple tasks simultaneously shouldn't be too difficult for her; she should be able to reach 128 quickly.

At that time, given Xiaoyu's temperament, she definitely wouldn't be able to resist coming to him to show off. Then he could witness the spectacle of the Great Lord Wei handling 256 tasks while drinking tea, and his Dao heart would probably be shattered into pieces.

Wei Yuan's fishing method was crude, but effective, simple, direct, and highly efficient, showing results in just a few days. If it dragged on and Xiao Yu witnessed the skill levels of the others, especially Feng Tingyu, in handling tasks, Wei Yuan would likely lose a great source of joy.

At this moment, a seemingly insignificant matter suddenly caught Wei Yuan's attention.

In a residential area of ​​Yong'an City, several people have experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and persistent high fever, suspected to be caused by ingesting something unclean. Doctors from the local clinic have examined the patients but are unable to determine the cause, and treatment is progressing very slowly. The clinic has reported the situation to the main hospital and is awaiting further instructions.

Wei Yuan read the official document twice and felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Wei Yuan always trusted his intuition. Since this matter seemed problematic, he decided to hand it over to a powerful person to break the deadlock through force. To some extent, Xiao Yu was both lucky and hot-tempered, making her perfect for stepping into traps and jumping into pits... no, breaking the deadlock.

So Wei Yuan casually passed this official task to Xiao Yu.

Xiaoyu was arguing with Shaoyang Xingjun while simultaneously handling sixteen tasks, and so was Shaoyang Xingjun. As a result, both of them were completely distracted, and the sixteen tasks that they had been gradually getting under control suddenly became chaotic.

The vast majority of tasks delegated by the system are part of a larger, more complex workflow, thus requiring extremely precise processing times. After all, if one step isn't completed, the next step cannot begin.

So Xiaoyu and Shaoyang Xingjun feel like they're playing whack-a-mole. If they hesitate even slightly, the mole will retreat and then mutter and curse at them from inside its hole.

If Xiaoyu misses a task, her overall rating will drop by one level. If she misses two more tasks, the system will start giving feedback, and the feedback will be quite harsh, almost questioning Xiaoyu's intelligence.

The system stated that Qingming does not tolerate idlers. If Xiaoyu was inserted through connections, then he should get out of here and go do the eight tasks. He shouldn't be occupying this place without doing anything and embarrassing the person who brought him in.

Xiaoyu was both angry and annoyed, her face flushed red. Shaoyang Xingjun was in a similar state. The two exchanged a glance, about to stop arguing and concentrate on their work, when suddenly two tasks were interrupted.

The two were already in a mess, and the sudden addition of two tasks only added fuel to the fire, resulting in two more tasks being timed out and crossed out.

Xiaoyu and Shaoyang Xingjun glared at each other, each feeling that the other had dragged them down. Then, they each took a task that had been inserted into their lives. After reading it, one remained calm, while the other suddenly felt his body temperature rise.

The two exchanged glances, switched tasks, and then observed each other more closely. This time, it was Xiaoyu's turn to have a fever, while Shaoyang Xingjun remained completely calm.

Xiao Yu stared at the video of Wei Yuan effortlessly controlling sixty-four tasks, gritting her teeth in anger. What enraged her wasn't the video, but the tasks themselves, which required Xiao Yu to watch them carefully for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, to properly learn how to handle multiple tasks.

Xiao Yu and Shao Yang Xingjun had both seen enough of Wei Yuan's big face, and then they both instinctively felt that there was more to the other mission than just a simple case of an ordinary mortal getting a stomachache.

Xiaoyu then set out the procedure: first, return to Yong'an City to examine the patient, and then go to Sun Yu's medical clinic, firstly to see what the conclusion was, and secondly to pay her respects to her master's Dharma image.

After making the decision, Xiaoyu left the mundane world and woke up from his sleep. He immediately flew to the Yong'an City clinic, which was already overflowing with patients suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. Xiaoyu examined the patients and spoke with the doctor, but found no solution.

Xiaoyu didn't delay and went to the headquarters of the medical clinic where Sun Yu worked.

At this moment, Sun Yu was holding a meeting with a group of disciples. In front of them was a sand table with a map of the city, marked with hundreds of red dots, which represented the places where patients lived.

Sun Yu drew a circle on the map, enclosing hundreds of red dots, and said, "Check all water sources within the area, and then inspect the markets that sell vegetables and poultry, especially the markets that sell live animals. Be sure to check them carefully."

The disciples obeyed and left. Xiaoyu watched from the side, truly admiring them. Indeed, everyone has their own expertise; Sun Yu understood the illness and made targeted arrangements.

Upon seeing Xiaoyu arrive, Sun Yu greeted her warmly. After learning her purpose, he explained that most patients suffer from gastrointestinal diseases. In such cases, testing the water first, followed by testing the vegetables and poultry, would usually reveal the source of the illness.

Just as Xiaoyu was listening to the explanation, she suddenly had a premonition and saw a giant scorpion several meters long lying in the neighboring yard, spewing poisonous smoke at a row of shells in front of it.

Xiao Yu carefully examined the giant scorpion carrying the cauldron for a while before taking her leave.

Sun Yu's scorpion spews cinnabar fire, and through his healing and saving lives, he has accumulated considerable fortune. Therefore, the venomous fire spewed by the giant scorpion now contains the true meaning of endless life. Shao Yang Xingjun, with his keen insight, immediately knew that if he were to be hit by a single breath, he might be demoted.

Therefore, unless there is a deep-seated hatred, it is best not to fight Sun Yu, as being bitten by him would be worse than death. Although Shaoyang Xingjun is confident of victory, it would be a Pyrrhic victory, and his own path to immortality would be over afterward.

After leaving the clinic, Xiaoyu went to the Dan Guan (a Taoist temple) to consult Xu Henshui about medicinal pills for treating illnesses, and also to observe her martial uncle's dharma image. Xu Henshui, unsuspecting, immediately displayed the Fairy of the Lily of the Valley. This fairy herself had not yet caught the eye of the Lesser Yang Star Lord, yet at this moment, the Fairy of the Lily of the Valley was enveloped in a hazy, seven-colored celestial light, and a pillar of light shot straight into the sky above her head, clearly indicating she possessed great fortune!
Her current fortune is terrifying. Although Shaoyang Xingjun is confident of victory, the backlash from her fortune after defeating her would be so terrifying that even Shaoyang Xingjun in his true form couldn't withstand it. He would then be burdened with karmic debt, and Xiaoyu's path to enlightenment would be over.

This incredible fortune even captivated the Lesser Yang Star Lord. He simply couldn't understand how a mere plant could attain such immense fortune after achieving immortality.
Xu Henshui, unaware of Xiaoyu's inner turmoil, kindly provided her with several prescriptions and even directed her to the herb garden to obtain the medicine. Xiaoyu composed herself and headed towards the herb garden.

At this moment, Wei Yuan was calculating to the point of ecstasy when suddenly a sharp sword intent pierced straight into his brow!

Wei Yuan was meditating in the cultivation room when sword energy shot towards him. He remained seated and unmoved. However, a mirage appeared on each side of the room, its hair flying out and directly binding the assassin's wrist, preventing her from advancing an inch.

The assassin reacted extremely quickly, kicking out with a swift motion, her skirt billowing like waves, and striking Wei Yuan squarely in the face.

Wei Yuan kept his eyes closed and casually grabbed the assassin's foot. Through the thin, soft spirit beast leather boots, Wei Yuan subconsciously thought: So soft.

Four more mirage demons appeared in the training room, their long hair like a spider web tightly binding the assassin. The six Dharma-form mirage demons possessed immense magical power, freezing the assassin in mid-air.

Wei Yuan opened his eyes, looked at the person who had come in, and sighed, "We have no grudges against each other, and we even have some friendship. What are you doing here?"

The intruder was none other than Shangguan Qianmo from the Sword Palace. Although the time between this attack and the last one was not too long, in the eyes of the Dharma Aspect, it was merely the time she had been in seclusion. However, she did not know that Wei Yuan was now a completely different person.

Shangguan Qianmo maintained the strange posture of flying with his sword while simultaneously launching a flying kick, and no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't move.

She wasn't known for her powerful magic, so she was completely overwhelmed by the six avatar-like mirage demons, with no room to struggle. She could only watch helplessly as her skirt slid down her calves and bunched up at the top of her thighs, unable to put her legs down or hide her face.

Her delicate face flushed crimson, and her crystal-clear eyes seemed to overflow with tears. Shangguan Qianmo was both annoyed and ashamed, and said, "I just wanted to teach you a lesson... Put me down!"

Wei Yuan released her, allowing the mirage demon to position her in a more dignified manner, and said seriously, "What did I do that made you travel all this way to teach me a lesson?"

Shangguan Qianmo snorted and turned her head away, her brows, nose, and lips all exuding arrogance, clearly indicating that she didn't want to talk.

But Wei Yuan had his own methods for dealing with these face-saving Sword Palace disciples. He had the Mirage Demon put Shangguan Qianmo back in his original pose, and then took out a recording stone to activate it.

Shangguan Qianmo was shocked: "We can't record this!"

"Then let's speak properly."

"...Xiao Yu of the Xiao family has cultivated into the Lesser Yang Star Lord, and with this, he can firmly rank among the top three of the younger generation in the Sword Palace. This is a great event in the sword path, and the Xiao family plans to hold the Immortal Appearance Ceremony, while the Sword Palace is sending me to participate."

As a result, I spent several days rushing to the Xiao family, only to hear that Xiaoyu had already come to Qingming to see you. I was furious and wanted to teach you a lesson.

Wei Yuan found it increasingly strange and interjected, "Your trip to the Xiao family isn't just for the ceremony, is it? Your real purpose is to go on a blind date?!"

Shangguan Qianmo remained silent.

Wei Yuan frowned slightly, instinctively sensing something amiss. If Xiao Yu and Shangguan Qianmo truly became Daoist partners, given Shangguan Qianmo's domineering nature and the backing of the Sword Palace, Xiao Yu might be completely suppressed. In that case, the entire Xiao family might side with the Sword Palace, and the Taichu Palace would suffer corresponding losses.

However, Wei Yuan showed no sign of concern on his face, and said, "This is great news. Let me see where Xiao Yu is now... Oh, he's in the herb garden. I'll have my subordinate take you there."

The mirage demon retracted its long hair, and its five heads disappeared. The remaining one came to Shangguan Qianmo and said, "Please, fairy."

Shangguan Qianmo then left with the mirage demon and headed to the medicine garden.

After she left, the more Wei Yuan thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Although the Sword Palace had once been kind to him, in matters of great importance concerning the future of the Xiao family, Wei Yuan would not consider those past favors at all, and would only prioritize Qingming and Taichu Palace.

The fact that Sword Palace sent Shangguan Qianmo indicates they had given it considerable thought and were absolutely certain of success. Perhaps someone in the upper echelons of the Xiao family is also actively pushing for this.

Neither the Sword Palace nor the Xiao family probably expected that Xiao Yu would come straight to Qingming without saying a word as soon as she emerged from seclusion. Shangguan Qianmo was unwilling to give up, so he traveled thousands of miles to catch up with her.

Since Wei Yuan had already sensed something, he would not let it go unchecked.

After pondering for a moment, he sent his avatar in the herb garden to find the True Man of the Farming and give him detailed instructions.

(End of this chapter)