Pirated Immortals in the World of Spirit Weapons

Chapter 129 The Champion's Reward in the Battle of Asking the Way! The Black Ball from the Orphanage!

Zhu Que immediately conjured up a map of one hundred red nodes in his mind.

The Dawn Orphanage that Xiaocai mentioned is one of the locations marked by red dots.

This means that there is a black sphere artifact buried beneath the orphanage. We can take a look at the exact location of that black sphere later.

"etc!"

Zhu Que suddenly realized something and turned to look at Xiao Cai, "You said your family lives in an orphanage?"

"Yes, I grew up in the Dawn Orphanage."

Xiao Cai nodded and said, "Although no one has ever adopted me, I am smart and I unexpectedly made a lot of money when I was fourteen."

"Later, I ventured into society on my own. Although I suffered a lot, I rose from the fifth class to the fourth class in just a few years."

Xiao Cai spoke calmly, but her face was full of pride.

"sharp."

Zhu Que sincerely praised him.

He genuinely felt that Xiao Cai was extraordinary.

A girl, who grew up in an orphanage with no background or resources, rose to the fourth class through her intelligence and hard work.

Just thinking about it tells you how much she suffered.

The truck gradually entered Guangyang city. The buildings on both sides of the road became taller and taller, and the streets became more and more crowded.

Suddenly, the truck stopped because it was stuck in traffic.

"What's going on?" Xiao Cai peeked ahead.

"There are fans marching ahead," the truck driver said with a hint of helplessness. "I reckon we'll be stuck in traffic for a while."

Zhu Que looked up and gazed ahead.

The street ahead was crowded with people.

A procession took up the entire street, carrying all sorts of colorful and gaudy signs and banners.

The signs featured an image of a young man who looked to be in his early twenties, with striking eyebrows, bright eyes, and handsome features.

He had long black hair tied back, wore a white swordsman's outfit, and had a spirited and dashing look on his face.

The banners proclaimed, "Young swordsman, destined for the world!"

Wow! Is Lu Jinglan going to appear in tonight's "Quest for the Dao" competition?

Xiao Cai was somewhat surprised to see this.

"Yes, Lu Jinglan has a match today."

The truck driver said, "My youngest daughter left early this morning, saying she was going to the scene to cheer on Lu Jinglan."

"Honestly, I really don't understand why this kid is so popular. His strength is at the bottom of the rankings in the Dao Seeking Competition. He relies entirely on his looks."

"Being handsome is enough. Look at his fans, they're all young girls."

Xiao Cai said with a smile, "That young girl doesn't watch the game for the technical aspects, she just wants to enjoy the spectacle."

"you do not say."

The truck driver shook his head.

Looking at the lively parade outside the window, Zhu Que asked curiously, "I heard that the prize for the champion of the Dao Asking Competition is a Secret Realm Source Heart. What level of Secret Realm Source Heart is it?"

He was very interested in the Secret Realm Source.

"That depends on what kind of competition it is."

Xiao Cai explained, "The 'Ask Tao' competition is divided into regular season, monthly season, quarterly season, and annual finals."

"The champions of the monthly and quarterly competitions are awarded Tier 2 Mystic Cores, but there is a difference in the quantity."

"The prize for the annual finals champion is a Tier 4 Mystic Realm Source Heart."

"A fourth-tier secret realm source core??" Zhu Que was stunned.

Don't be so surprised.

Xiao Cai noticed Zhu Que's confusion and said, "This fourth-tier secret realm source core was not issued by Guangyang City, but by the Kunlun Immortal Alliance."

"Because the Daoist Competition is not just a competition in Guangyang City, but a tournament that covers the entire Kunlun Immortal Alliance."

"Each city will host the Daoist Competition, and after the annual champion is determined, they will go to the Kunlun Immortal Alliance headquarters for the final competition."

"The final champion is even a fifth-tier secret realm source core."

"So the Dao Seeking Competition was organized by the Kunlun Immortal Alliance," Zhu Que suddenly realized.

"Yes, this is the Kunlun Immortal Alliance's annual grand event."

Xiao Cai said in surprise, "You don't even know this? This is the highest-rated competition program."

"I really don't know. Our orphanage is quite special; apart from basic daily education, we have almost no channels to get information from the outside world."

Zhu Que curled his lip and said, "There isn't even a TV, let alone any games to watch."

"This is way too isolated! What kind of weird orphanage is that?"

Xiao Cai quipped, "Seriously, if you have the chance in the future, you could participate in the Daoist Clash."

Should I participate in the Daoist Clash?

"Yes, this is a chance to rise to the top in one step."

Xiao Cai encouraged, "If you can achieve good results in the Daoist Competition, you can not only win generous prizes, but also gain the attention of major forces. Many people have become famous in one battle this way."

"I heard that to participate in the Dao Seeking Competition, one must join a cultivator organization."

"It's not necessarily required to join a monk organization first."

Xiao Cai said, "Many of the contestants in those cultivator organizations are also selected from various universities."

"Once you join the Artifact Cultivation Academy, if you perform exceptionally well, you will definitely receive a recruitment invitation from a cultivator organization."

"Understood."

Zhu Que nodded slightly, having gained a basic understanding of the Dao Seeking Competition.

"However, you're definitely still a long way off."

Xiao Cai laughed and said, "To participate in the Dao Inquiry Competition, you must at least be a Foundation Establishment cultivator. You are only at the seventh level of Qi Refining. No matter how talented you are, it will take you a year and a half to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

"More or less—"

Zhu Que gave a vague reply.

He secretly made a calculation in his mind.

Based on his cultivation time in the void space, he should be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage within three months.

If the cultivation goes smoothly, perhaps one or two months will be enough.

If calculated according to external time

He should be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in less than two weeks.

of course.

He couldn't tell Xiao Cai these things; the secret of the Gate of Time had to be kept hidden, and absolutely no one could know.

"Keep it up, young man!"

Xiao Cai patted Zhu Que on the shoulder and said solemnly, "Maybe one day I can also experience the joy of rising to prominence and achieve great success alongside you."

I'll try my best.

"Oh right, when are you going to register at the Weaponry Academy?" Xiao Cai suddenly remembered this.

"What channels does the Academy of Artifacts have for accessing spiritual artifacts?" Zhu Que asked.

"How would I know?"

Xiao Cai scratched her head: "I've never been to the Weaponry Academy, so I don't know the specifics."

"Oh, I do know a little about that."

Just then, the truck driver suddenly spoke up: "A relative of mine has a child who goes to university at the Qidao Academy. I've heard him mention it."

"Master, could you tell me about it?" Zhu Que immediately became interested.

"I've heard that the Artifact Academy has an incredibly powerful artifact storehouse, containing all sorts of artifacts. As long as students earn enough credits each semester, they can go to the artifact storehouse to choose an artifact."

The truck driver said, "Besides credit redemption, it seems there are also ways like grade ranking, various competitions, and completing tasks."

"Anyway, there are several ways to obtain magical artifacts. As long as you work hard enough, you will definitely not lack magical artifacts at school."

"Understood, thank you, Master."

Zhu Que nodded politely.

From this perspective, attending the Weaponry Academy is still a must.

This is not only a formal learning channel, but also a good way to get in touch with various magical artifacts.

Just then.

As the parade gradually receded into the distance, the congested road finally cleared. The truck continued its journey towards the Dawn Orphanage.

About an hour later.

The truck drove into the Morning Light Orphanage.

This orphanage is very large and has complete recreational facilities; it's more like an amusement park than an orphanage.

As soon as Xiao Cai got out of the car, cheers erupted from the children around her.

"Wow, Sister Xiaocai is back!"

"Sister Xiaocai, Sister Xiaocai!"

A group of children cheered and surrounded Xiao Cai.

They were of different ages, the oldest being eleven or twelve and the youngest five or six, and each of them radiated an innocent smile.

"You little guys have all grown taller!"

Xiao Cai smiled brightly, patting this person's head and that person's shoulder.

"Tell me, have you been behaving well lately? Have you made the headmistress angry while I was away?"

"No, we're very obedient!"

A little girl with pigtails said, "I do my homework on time every day, and I even help the headmistress sweep the floor!"

"Me too. I help water the flowers and even teach the little brothers to read."

"I was good too, and I didn't bully the other children!"

"I'm very well-behaved; I don't pick at my food anymore!"

The children eagerly shared their "achievements," as if afraid that Xiao Cai wouldn't know how well-behaved they were.

Wow, you guys are all so amazing!

Xiao Cai smiled so hard her eyes curved into crescent moons. "Since you've all been so good, then I'll reward you properly."

She paused deliberately, and the children immediately opened their eyes wide, looking at her expectantly.

"Now I officially announce!" Xiao Cai suddenly raised her hands and shouted, "Every good child will receive a gift!"

"Wow! Sister Xiaocai is the best!"

"Sister Xiaocai is the best! I love Sister Xiaocai the most!"

"A gift! A gift!"

The children immediately cheered with joy.

As Zhu Que looked at this heartwarming scene, he recalled the dark life he had experienced in the orphanage in his previous life.

The atmosphere in the two orphanages was completely different.

"Zhu Que, please help me send out the gifts," Xiao Cai said.

"Okay."

Zhu Que unloaded the gifts from the truck.

Only then did he understand why Xiao Cai had so many things.

It turned out that most of the items on the truck were gifts she had bought for the children at the orphanage.

After a while.

Zhu Que helped move the other things into the orphanage as well.

At that moment, he met the director, whom Xiao Cai had mentioned.

She was an old woman with gray hair.

She looked quite old, with a slight hunchback, but in good spirits, her face etched with the wrinkles of time.

His clothes were simple, but he was very clean and tidy.

"Xiao Cai is back."

The old woman smiled warmly when she saw Xiao Cai.

"Headmistress, Mom!"

Xiao Cai immediately walked over and took the old woman's arm.

"How are you feeling? Have you been taking your medication on time?"

"I'm fine, you're such a worrywart."

The dean patted Xiaocai's hand and asked in a loving tone, "Are you moving back here to live permanently this time?"

"I don't know, but I've moved back here for now."

"Yes, it's good that you've come back to stay for a while. I'm an old woman here all alone. Even though I have my children with me, I still miss you."

"I miss you too, Headmistress."

Xiao Cai hugged Su Wan tightly.

Su Wan looked at Zhu Que beside her, "Xiao Cai, introduce this young man to me, who is he?"

"His name is Zhu Que, and he's my friend."

Xiao Cai introduced, "This is the Dean Su Wan I told you about."

"Hello, Dean Su," Zhu Que greeted politely.

"What a handsome young man! Xiao Cai, you have good taste." Su Wan looked at Zhu Que with satisfaction.

"No, Dean, don't misunderstand, we're just friends." Xiao Cai's face turned red instantly.

"Just friends?"

Su Wan released Xiao Cai and took Zhu Que's hand. Her gaze was exactly like that of a mother-in-law sizing up her son-in-law.

"Zhu Que, let me tell you, our Xiao Cai is an exceptionally good girl. She's smart, capable, and incredibly good at making money. Plus, she's kind-hearted; every time she earns money, she sends it to the orphanage—"

"Oh, Dean, please stop talking nonsense!" Xiao Cai couldn't help but cover her face.

"What's wrong? You're at the age where you should be dating."

Su Wan smiled and said, "Besides, I don't care if you start dating early anymore."

"Oh dear, I'll take Zhu Que out for a stroll."

Xiao Cai grabbed Zhu Que's arm and started walking outside.

Zhu Que was pulled along by Xiao Cai as they strolled around the orphanage.

The orphanage's courtyard was filled with flowers, trees, and shrubs, with several cobblestone paths winding through it.

The dormitory building looks a bit old, but it's very clean.

"What are your plans now that you're back in Guangyang City?"

"What else could I be planning? Of course, I'd get rich by following you! God of Wealth, please don't abandon me!"

Xiao Cai resumed her playful, smiling demeanor.

"Would you be interested in being my assistant?"

"An assistant? Really? You're officially hiring me?"

"Yes, a formal employee."

Zhu Que nodded slightly and said, "I have more and more things to do now, and I need someone trustworthy to help me handle some daily affairs. You are definitely the most suitable candidate."

"So—how is the salary calculated?"

"There's no salary, you take a commission. The more I earn, the more commission you get. We can discuss the profit-sharing ratio later."

"Deal! I'll take the job!"

Xiao Cai agreed without hesitation.

"So you're being so straightforward? You're not even going to ask about the specific job duties?"

"No need to ask."

Xiao Cai waved her hand confidently. "No matter what the job entails, I can handle it!"

"Besides, I'm very good at judging people, so following you, my lucky charm, is definitely the right thing to do."

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll give you a detailed to-do list when I get back."

"no problem!"

The two continued walking and unknowingly arrived at the backyard of the orphanage.

There is a small artificial lake here, covering an area of ​​about 1,000 square meters.

The lake water is clear, and several weeping willows are planted along the shore, their branches drooping low and swaying gently in the breeze.

Zhu Que looked at the lake, and a slight thought stirred in his heart.

If he remembers correctly, the red dot representing the orphanage is located below this lake.

If the black ball is buried in the lake, it will actually be easier to dig it out.

Zhu Que secretly made plans in his heart.

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