Mortal: Fairy Song Yu has issued you a task.

Happiness came too suddenly, and Lin Jingchu even wondered if he was hallucinating.

In this life, my memories of childhood were clouded. I was born in Yuanwu Kingdom and subconsciously joined the Tianxing Sect. It wasn't until five years ago, when I was fifteen, that I awakened my innate wisdom.

But by this time, Han Li had already fled far away to the Chaotic Star Sea, and the sects of Yue Kingdom were beaten into a panic, leaving only Yuanwu Kingdom to face the invasion of the demonic path.

Five years, a full five years!

Do you know how I've spent the last five years?

For the past two years, I lived in constant fear at the Tianxing Sect, always afraid of being sent to the battlefield as cannon fodder.

Having finally escaped north by taking advantage of the sect's internal strife, he was ambushed and killed by several traitors. Fortunately, a passing sword cultivator helped him escape with his life.

Finally, he joined the Luoyun Sect. Because of his mediocre talent and the three spiritual roots of earth, wood, and water, he could only be an external disciple, and he had to work hard to cultivate, using one spirit stone as if it were two.

Along the way, it was a difficult journey to advance from the eighth level of Qi Refining to the eleventh level.

If nothing unexpected happens, a hundred years from now, he might stand in the sect square with white hair, looking up at Han Li in the main hall with all the disciples, and shouting "Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Perhaps with exceptional luck, one could lead a group of disciples to stand at the forefront, just like Song Yu.

Of course, it's more likely that, like Master He, he has long since turned to dust.

But now the cheat code has arrived!

Lin Jingchu glanced at the two arguing senior sisters and asked in his mind, "How does the system detect missions?"

[Waiting for the task publisher to post the task]

(ーー；)……

Putting aside his silence, he turned his attention to the map, and a rough map covering the Luoyun Sect and the surrounding area unfolded in his mind.

On the north side of the map, a red circle marks several treacherous mountains and valleys.

This system is thoughtful, directly providing the target location, but the range is a bit large, so searching still requires some effort.

After some research, he figured out that his cheat system was a task system.

After completing the task, the system will reward the poster with items such as pills and magical artifacts, as well as alchemy, talisman making, and cultivation techniques.

Just as he was distracted, Senior Sister Duan from Fire Cloud Peak suddenly said, "Hey! Junior Brother Fox Seller, what's going on? Give me an answer!"

In an instant, all eyes were focused on Lin Jingchu.

He put aside Xueyunhu's thoughts and responded in a flash:

"Fellow disciples, the reason our Luoyun Sect has stood firm in the Yunmeng Mountains for thousands of years is because of the unity of our fellow disciples. How can we let a mere spirit pet ruin our camaraderie?"

His gaze swept over the two senior sisters, and under Song Yu's clear gaze, he said sincerely, "Since Senior Sister Duan spoke first about the Snow Cloud Fox, it should rightfully belong to Senior Sister Duan."

Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Duan's face immediately lit up with smugness. Senior Sister Meng, on the other hand, wore a frosty expression.

Song Yu's bright eyes, which had remained calm since her entrance, lit up slightly. She couldn't help but take a closer look at this fox-selling junior brother.

Hmm! He has a handsome face, and there is a calm and composed air about him.

Having taken in the expressions of the three, Lin Jingchu naturally continued speaking to Song Yu in front of him:

"As for Senior Sister Song, I'm confident I can find another spirit fox. If I succeed, I'll inform you immediately. As for the price... how about 20% off?"

Song Yu was delighted upon hearing this, and she was also delighted to see the Snow Cloud Fox.

"Really? Wouldn't that be too much trouble for Junior Brother?"

Song Yu's voice was like a gentle stream flowing through the mountains, tranquil yet clear.

However, to Lin Jingchu's ears, this sounded like celestial music! The instant Song Yu finished speaking, the system panel in his mind flashed:

The quest "Snow Fox's Pact" has been accepted!

"No trouble at all!" Lin Jingchu felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders. "Earning spirit stones is a common occurrence in cultivation. It's my honor to be able to help Senior Sister with her worries."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Junior Brother." Song Yu's lips curved slightly. "There's no need for an 80% discount. Your cultivation has been difficult; whatever the price, that's fine."

She was exceptionally talented and had no shortage of cultivation resources, but she also knew the hardships of ordinary disciples and could not take advantage of others.

Seeing that her junior sister had already made a decision with Lin Jingchu, Senior Sister Meng stopped worrying about the Snow Cloud Fox and only instructed Lin Jingchu, "Then you must be careful. Once you succeed, inform us immediately."

"Don't worry, senior sister, I've got this under control!"

Song Yu nodded slightly and added softly, "There's no need to rush, and there's no need to delay your own cultivation because of this."

As she spoke, she took out a communication talisman and handed it to Lin Jingchu.

After giving his instructions, Song Yu turned around and walked away side by side with Senior Sister Meng, talking as they went.

"Junior Sister Song, the Snow Cloud Fox will be kept in your cave. I'll come and play with it from time to time."

"Oh? Since you like it, senior sister, why don't you take care of it?"

"My talent is no match for my junior sister's. If I keep this spirit pet by my side, I'm afraid it will distract me from my studies..."

That elegant and refined figure, accompanied by her clear and melodious voice, quickly disappeared into the crowds of the market.

On the other side, Senior Sister Duan also readily paid off the spirit stones and left with Snow Cloud Fox in her arms.

The once bustling stall was now empty in an instant. But soon, a disciple occupied the stall and displayed several magical artifacts.

"Come and take a look, have a look..."

……

The Luoyun Sect, which has always valued building a harmonious sect atmosphere, also provides very generous benefits to its outer disciples.

At the foot of Tianquan Peak, rows of quaint, blue-brick courtyards are scattered about, each housing four outer disciples.

As soon as Lin Jingchu pushed open the courtyard gate, a figure radiating the aura of alchemy rushed to greet him. It was Zhou Qinghe, who shared the courtyard with him and had just finished his shift in the alchemy room.

Zhou Qinghe was also from Yuanwu Kingdom, and started as a rogue cultivator. Since they both came from Yuanwu Kingdom, their relationship was naturally close.

The other two disciples in the academy were collateral descendants of local cultivation families in Xi Kingdom. Although they got along well, they were only nodding acquaintances.

"Junior Brother Lin! How many spirit stones did you sell that Snow Cloud Fox for?"

Lin Jingchu smiled and held up a finger to indicate a number.

"149 low-grade spirit stones? That's a lot! Great! Let's divide the spirit stones quickly!" Zhou Qinghe rubbed his hands together and looked at Lin Jingchu.

Lin Jingchu shook his head: "Brother Zhou, don't be in a hurry. The spirit stones will naturally be divided, but there is a more important matter to discuss right now."

As he put his arm around Zhou Qinghe's shoulder and led him into his inner room, he briefly recounted everything that had happened in the market from beginning to end.

He concluded by adding, "After closing up shop, I used some of the spirit stones I earned today to purchase a fifty-year-old Solomon's Seal plant to use as a fox charm."

Zhou Qinghe's joy turned to worry. "Junior Brother Lin, the Snow Cloud Fox is naturally alert and cunning, and it is also proficient in the art of escape, making it difficult to find. We only managed to get our hands on this one because I stumbled upon its tracks while gathering herbs."

"Where can we find one now? Although Bai Feng Peak and Tian Quan Peak are not under each other's jurisdiction, it would be troublesome if the matter of the personal disciple was handled poorly."

Lin Jingchu whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, I'm trying to find clues about a Snow Cloud Fox, but I need to use Brother Zhou's Spirit-Sniffing Rats."

The Spirit-Sniffing Rat, Zhou Qinghe's first-level lower-tier spirit pet, possesses the bloodline of the Treasure-Seeking Rat. Although it is powerless to find hidden treasures, it is exceptionally perceptive.

One of the natural enemies of the Spirit Rat is the Snow Cloud Fox. As long as a Snow Cloud Fox is nearby, the Spirit Rat will definitely be able to sense it.

"Is the information guaranteed?" Zhou Qinghe excitedly raised his hand in a grasping motion. "If so, then with the help of your formation, Junior Brother, we'll surely be able to capture the Snow Cloud Fox with ease!"