The weapon refiner is not doing her job properly

Chapter 287 Invitation

The flavor isn't as good as the mushroom flavor. If you want a better quality Qingxin Tea, you'll have to wait a little longer.

After eating and drinking, Qi Shen very unkindly occupied a room in Su Ninglong's manor.

Qi Shen cleverly found new bedding for the bed himself. He wasn't a germaphobe; he simply thought Su Ninglong would find it disgusting.

Su Ninglong didn't chase him away, and he didn't say why he was unhappy again today.

As the guardian of the token, if he doesn't guard the Secret Spirit Token, his superiors will definitely be anxious, but what does it have to do with a mere hunter like her?

She couldn't interfere with Qi Shen's thoughts.

The next day, everyone who had eaten the mushroom hotpot woke up to find that their strength had increased, and those who were in a bottleneck phase seemed to have even leveled up.

Lian Xinyi discovered that her superpower had branched out into a powerful ability, so powerful that it was difficult to use.

What's going on here? This is really weird.

Lian Xinyi scratched his face, seemingly indicating that his self-healing ability had also improved. He knew that he could now use the highest stage of Abyss Echo without risking his heart shattering.

This incident stirred up the group chat again, with everyone asking when they could have mushroom hotpot again. They emphasized that it wasn't just because their strength had increased, but also because the mushrooms were just so delicious.

[Su]: You can pick the mushrooms in the forest if you want to eat them. Just pick as many as you want to eat, and you can take them home to eat as well. If you want to give them as gifts, you need my approval.

The mushrooms grown with spiritual energy were good, but the appetite of a Nascent Soul cultivator was too difficult to satisfy. She now preferred to eat spiritual objects with a higher concentration of spiritual energy, so she let them do as they pleased.

Smart people understand the meaning of Su Ninglong; it cannot be used for trading.

[Lian Qiuqiu]: Thank you, Xiao Susu, mwah!
[Lei Qingya]: I'm going to get a few pounds to take back to my parents today. I'm worried my dad might come and pick them himself; he's very concerned about his image, and he might bring people with him. I need to warn him.

Feng Ying was the only one who didn't participate in yesterday's event. She wasn't too disappointed, since her family didn't interfere and she could just get whatever she wanted to eat herself.

The increased spiritual energy concentration in the manor made cultivation easier for her. Already possessing considerable spiritual root talent and being diligent, she directly entered the eighth level of the Qi Refining stage.

She has a lot of work to do every day, and she will also be going on missions with Su Ninglong later, so she needs to improve her skills further.

So Feng Ying continued to lock herself in the weapon-refining room, reading books when she got tired of practicing, and finding cheap materials to practice smelting and shaping techniques.

……

The manor underwent a dramatic transformation in a single day; the wasteland turned into a continuous mountain range, shrouded in deep white mist, making it impossible for anyone to see inside.

People who frequently enter and leave the school almost had their jaws drop, thinking they had come to the wrong place.

"Police officer, this...this...where did this mountain come from?"

"Am I dreaming?"

"What's going on now? Can anyone explain this?"

The female police officer standing guard at the entrance said calmly, "There are just a few more mountains overnight. Since the appearance of the Mystic Spirit, how many miracles have happened?"

Everyone was speechless.

When the female celebrity police arrived in the morning, she was indeed startled, but since the manor belonged to Su Ninglong, it seemed perfectly reasonable.

When Xingyuan entered the school today and saw her, he said that Su Ninglong had invited her to visit, and if she liked it, she could get a few more electronic access passes.

The female police officer didn't refuse. Having known Su Ninglong for so many years, she knew that her invitation was always sincere.

She happened to be on holiday and didn't know where to go, so she could go shopping.

Whenever Su Ninglong makes a move, there are always many reporters lying in wait. When Mao Xi learned that another miracle had occurred, he rushed over from another planet overnight.

His expression was not much different from that of the other reporters and passengers; he was numb.

I kept praising it in my heart.

The methods used to transform an entire wasteland into a forest filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers are outrageous.

Technological means can move dozens of mountains in a day, but it's not very realistic to move vibrant forests here.

People who come here are like a group of monkeys, climbing trees to look into the distance, squatting to examine the insects in the grass, and lying down to smell the fragrance of flowers.

Moki also stepped forward and touched the trees and grass on the ground. The veins of the leaves were clear, more realistic than those exquisitely crafted game scenes.

"Is it an illusion?"

“Those trees and vegetation are real. I studied botany, so I know exactly what’s going on.”

"There's no fence here, why don't we go in and take a look?"

"You think no one has ever gone in? Did you see those signs?"

[Deer Forest - No Entry Allowed]

There are similar signs every ten meters or so. People have already warned that if someone illegally enters and causes an accident, it will be difficult to hold Suninglong accountable.

Such a large area cannot be fenced off entirely.

“Someone went in and got lost after going in a few dozen meters. They just kept going around in circles and then automatically returned to the entrance.”

“The spirits have also tried and were able to go deeper into the forest, but after a clear bell rang, they were brought back to the outside of the forest.”

"Inconceivable! Where did Su Ninglong come from as a spiritualist? How old is she?"

The spiritualists were amazed by Su Ninglong's methods, while ordinary people were more concerned about whether they could visit.

Mao Xi pursed his lips, trying to hold back, but couldn't help himself.

He quickly and secretly contacted Su Ninglong to ask if she had time for an interview, as he was eager to know the origin of the Deer Forest.

What price was paid behind such extraordinary achievements? Is this incredible craftsmanship truly the work of humankind?

Su Ninglong was reluctant to give interviews, but sometimes it's better to take the initiative than to be subject to wild speculation and rumors.

She couldn't let outsiders interfere with the estate she had just established.

Mao Xi was asked to prepare a list of questions, and she selected and answered them via text message.

Of course, she also remembered to report the situation and to do things thoroughly.

After Maoxi's interview transcript was completed, he edited it before carefully posting it online.

Netizens who read the interview in text form did not find it perfunctory at all; instead, they thought Mao Xi was incredibly capable.

Su Ninglong has a strong personality; she displayed an arrogant and haughty attitude as soon as she was promoted to a two-star hunter.

She directly confronts anyone she doesn't like; Mao Xi must have put a lot of effort into interviewing her.

Other internet celebrities and reporters were very envious, secretly thinking that Maoxi must have taken a shortcut through some important figure.

Mao Xi: I don't know why such a great opportunity fell into my lap. Maybe I was the only one who took the initiative to ask!

Netizens were very interested in the interview content.

"What? The Deer Forest is a sacred artifact?"

"What? The Deer Cry Ladder can be opened to ordinary people?"

"Open it up, then charge a fee to make money, is that a brilliant idea?"

"Su Ninglong really dares to say anything, open yet charging fees, mercenary."

Mao Xi responded to the man's sarcastic remark.

[Mao Xi]: Suninglong doesn't accept Star Coins. Perhaps she'll recite a poem, tell a story, or bring a rare photocopy—anything is possible. To label someone as mercenary simply because they charge is biased.

They don't expect to make money from the Deer Cry Ladder, but since it's there, it still needs maintenance, right?
Moreover, Suninglong promised that it would not be used for any other purpose, but only for planting.

Changing the terrain for planting is fine, but the scenic area still charges fees, which violates the contract.

Moki then mentioned something else, which could also be considered a notification: anyone interested in climbing the Deer Cry Ladder is welcome to give it a try; you definitely won't regret it after climbing it once. I'm making it clear now that the number of available spots and opening hours will be announced on the manor's official website. Moki's willingness to say this indicates that he has already been to the climbing ladder.

He himself was still not satisfied; it was an experience that could not be obtained anywhere else. He felt completely relaxed, and his muscles were much more relaxed.

What's even more amazing is that climbing this ladder felt like reliving a lifetime.

He saw many things from the past, many things he couldn't let go of, many things he couldn't understand, and found peace on this path.

The Deer Cry Ladder offers a unique experience for ordinary people.

For spiritual people, climbing is a different story, and they will also have a rare experience.

The taste, however, was completely the opposite; it could be described as "a mix of life and death."

The matter of the venomous snakes is not over yet, and there is no rush to set off for the ruins. Besides, there's no use in rushing; large-scale operations can never be carried out immediately with just one order.

Inadequate preparation before and after can cause many unnecessary troubles and even endanger lives.

Su Ninglong plans to arrange for people from the school to come and "climb the ladder" (a metaphor for a training session) to improve their skills and mindset.

As for Wu Xingyi, since Qi Shen's information was obtained through private investigations, specifically by "cracking open" other people's heads, it cannot be used as evidence.

The evidence that could have been used as leverage has been obliterated by time and cannot be used to convict someone.

Su Ninglong hasn't decided whether to show Wu Mo the information Qi Shen gave her.

Wu Weini's death was indeed orchestrated by Wu Xingyi, and Wu Xingyi's supernatural abilities did not belong to her.

If Wu Mo sees this, he will definitely find a way to take revenge, risking his life to retaliate against Wu Xingyi.

She feared that Wu Mo would perish together with Wu Xingyi.

The methods a desperate father might use to retaliate against the person he once trusted is unimaginable to outsiders.

Su Ninglong decided to keep the intelligence under wraps and wait for the right opportunity, until the Star Alliance reaped what it sowed and Wu Xingyi fell from power, before handing it over to Wu Mo.

"Dad, could you invite a few hunters to climb the ladder? And also organize some kids around ten years old to climb it." The Star Alliance is short-handed; since they can't fill the gaps from outside, they'll have to find people from within.

Xingyuan has always indulged Su Ninglong, so this is no big deal. Xingyuan has a wide network of contacts; he can simply pull out the names from his address book and send a mass message with one click.

Yun Fei and Tong Zi were invited to be among the first to try it out.

As a result, it took three days to climb the mountain. Illusion arrays, killing arrays, and mind-control arrays appeared one after another along the way. The higher the level of the spiritual practitioner, the greater the difficulty.

When the two of them came down the mountain, their feet were so weak that they could barely stand. They slept for a whole day and night before they recovered.

The first mountain climb was remarkably effective. Yunfei's mental rift was completely healed, his headaches disappeared, and he hadn't felt so refreshed in a long time.

Yun Fei stretched and took a cup of goji berry tea to the principal. He roughly understood Su Ninglong's intention.

Principal Yan's mental strength has not improved, and his status as a five-star hunter is now merely nominal.

The healing musical instrument given by Su Ninglong has not been able to truly heal the principal's mental state. If walking up the Deer Cry Stairs can help, that would be good.

Principal Yan ate another lemon candy to stay awake; without these candies, he would be drowsy all day.

Compared to medication, lemon candy is the least harmful.

"Is it really as good as you make it out to be?" After listening to Yun Fei's description, Principal Yan pondered for a moment, then patted Ao Li's head. "Do you want to go play?"

Ollie proudly wagged his tail and spun around.

"You've already been there?"

Ollie nodded his head.

"Su Ninglong is so good to you all!"

Of course, Su Ninglong always gives the dogs the best of everything.

The two parrots would roost in the habitat their owner prepared during the day, but would come to the manor at night.

The spirit of the ley line recognized the two young guide dogs and followed them inside.

Shen Zhaoming created a management system for the spirit veins.

It has the right to kick out anyone it doesn't like.

Anyone who does not enter through the main gate will be treated as an intruder, and the spirit of the spiritual vein has the right to automatically reject them.

To achieve the freedom to be the master of one's own destiny.

Apart from Qi Shen, this guy directly tore open the space and not only occupied Su Ninglong's room, but also gradually added his own things, acting like a pampered guest.

The spirit of the spiritual vein had no way to deal with him and could only try to avoid him.

Of course, Qi Shen was also aware of his role as a guest.
He will help Su Ninglong deal with powerful invaders and warn the spirits who covet the Deer Cry Forest from afar.

On the day Principal Yan took time out of his schedule to climb the mountain.

At the same time, Xing Qingping also arrived.

His purpose in coming to the Star Alliance was not to climb the mountain, but to persuade Qi Shen to go back.

The assistant and government personnel responsible for liaising with Qi Shen were terrified of him; once he started causing trouble, it never stopped.

They also knew what Qi Shen was angry about: the leader of the Guardian Order Office had taken it upon himself to give hundreds of Secret Orders to the Star Alliance.

The key point is that the Star Alliance promised to repay the money within a quarter, but...

Yes, yes, no, until Qi Shen discovered it, not a single Secret Agent Token returned.

The warning was given, but nothing was returned.

It would be strange if Qi Shen wasn't annoyed.

As the director of the Interstellar Energy Regulation Bureau and also Xing Yuan's father, Xing Qingping was closest to Su Ninglong.

The government officials contacted their superiors, hoping that Xing Qingping could act as an intermediary to calm Qi Shen down, and that they were willing to offer compensation.

Xing Qingping had no choice but to take time out of his busy schedule to come over.

If those who are supposed to follow orders fail to do so, accidents can easily happen.

Although Qi Shen is willful, he also has a sense of responsibility, so he should only be annoyed for a short while.

If someone offers a way out, there's a high chance you can persuade them to go back.

However, it won't work the next time the same thing happens.

He agreed to come here, but on one condition: there won't be a next time... Well, this is often a sign that he's setting a goal.

The two met on the archway of Luming Ladder. Principal Yan had changed out of his long robe and was wearing a gray tracksuit, looking like a healthy and energetic old man.

"Qingping, you're here to climb the mountain too?" Principal Yan stroked his beard and smiled.

Xing Qingping was stunned by the scene before him and had not yet come to his senses.

The intelligence report said that Su Ninglong had turned the wasteland into woodland, but he thought it was just a normal change in the environment.

How were those towering mountains, whose peaks are invisible when you look up, moved here? Could it really be something a sacred artifact could accomplish?
Seeing that Xing Qingping didn't answer, Principal Yan invited, "Shall we go for a walk together?"

Xing Qingping couldn't understand the deeper meaning behind the glasses. "I came for Qi Shen."

"Let Su Ninglong handle it. She took in people who don't want to leave, so she bears some responsibility." Although Principal Yan's arguments were all fallacies, they were very convincing.

Xing Qingping laughed heartily, "Sure, let's go for a walk together." It's a rare opportunity to get out, so let's treat it as a vacation.

Su Ninglong, who was refining a weapon, sneezed twice. The humanoid object inside the furnace was just one step away from completion.