[Name: Qingfeng Zhenren]
[Age: Two hundred and thirty years old]
[Identity: Sect Master of the "Shuiyue Sect"]
[Cultivation Realm: Golden Core Great Perfection]
[Detailed Introduction: The "Shuiyue Sect" excels in the art of formations. As its Sect Master, Qingfeng Zhenren is known as the "Little Prince of Formations." Limited by his cultivation, he cannot set up overly profound formations, but his fundamental knowledge of formations is exceptionally solid...]
[Affinity: Five Stars (Lifelong Confidant)]
...
A glance confirmed it. This was the right person!
Hao Ren scrolled through his "Friends List" and finally settled his gaze on Qingfeng Zhenren.
This fellow was called the "Little Prince of Formations" by the system, a testament to his mastery of formations. Having him modify the "Nine Dragon Star Formation" was the perfect choice!
"Qingfeng, you!"
As Hao Ren spoke, his voice automatically shifted into the "Wise Elder Mode."
Qingfeng Zhenren trembled all over at the summons.
Immediately, ecstatic joy filled his eyes.
Excitement!
Rapture!
Disbelief!
He had never expected to be singled out by the "Mysterious Senior."
As the "Second Generation Disciple of the Dehua Divine Cult," Qingfeng Zhenren's current mood was akin to that of a devoted fan being personally addressed by their idol.
Pure bliss!
Qingfeng Zhenren's steps became light, almost floating. He swayed as he walked towards the cave.
As he approached the cave entrance, two beams of spiritual light shot out!
The first beam of light enveloped a piece of beast hide, the fragment of the Innate Spiritual Treasure, the "Eastern Star Chart."
The second beam of light wrapped around a jade slip, which contained the complete plan for modifying the formation.
Qingfeng Zhenren's hands trembled as he reached out to receive the jade slip and the "Eastern Star Chart."
He perused the contents of the jade slip and was instantly captivated.
He was the "Little Prince of Formations," and he knew quality when he saw it.
The "modification plan" provided by the system was nothing short of perfect. It contained numerous exquisite techniques that quite literally opened a new world for Qingfeng Zhenren.
"Thank you, Senior, thank you for your cultivation, Senior!"
*Plop!*
Tears of gratitude streamed down Qingfeng Zhenren's face. He directly knelt on the ground and began bowing repeatedly towards the cave!
What? The Senior sees me as a laborer, as free manpower?
Don't be absurd!
How could such a thing be possible!
The Senior is "cultivating" me!
He specifically devised this "formation modification" task to train me, allowing me to absorb formation knowledge better and faster!
Such profound thoughtfulness!
Senior, I am eternally grateful!
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host, your friend "Qingfeng Zhenren" has increased his affinity towards you by 100000. Current Affinity: Five Stars (Lifelong Confidant)]
Hao Ren
彡(—＿—；)彡
Speechless!
This feeling was utterly bizarre!
He was clearly taking advantage of Qingfeng Zhenren, yet Qingfeng Zhenren was overflowing with gratitude towards him.
At this moment.
All the Golden Core cultivators looked at Qingfeng Zhenren with immense envy. We also wish to be "cultivated" by the Senior!
"Fellow Daoists, instead of envying others, let us strive harder ourselves!"
"Indeed, the Senior has a magnanimous heart, loving all beings. As long as we work hard enough, he will surely recognize us!"
"Come on, fellow Daoists!"
...
The Golden Core cultivators were spurred into action, and they all began to "work hard."
However, the direction of this "hard work" was slightly skewed from the outset!
"The Senior is light, the Senior is electricity, the Senior is the one and only legend..."
The Golden Core cultivators once again began their mournful wails, incessantly singing this "embarrassing" song.
Su Muxue, amidst this group of fanatical Golden Core cultivators, furrowed her brow slightly.
The songs these people were singing were truly...
"The Senior is light, the Senior is electricity, the Senior is the one and only legend..."
Su Muxue
o(（⊙﹏⊙））o
Hey, hey, hey!
Why am I unconsciously humming along?
This is so embarrassing!
I can't take it anymore...
this "embarrassing divine song" is too catchy, it always makes people want to hum along!
Su Muxue shook her head vigorously, trying to maintain her clear rational mind.
She looked towards the "Phoenix Divine Wood" suspended in mid-air.
The "Innate Runes" on the surface of the "Phoenix Divine Wood" had been removed. It now appeared more ordinary, more unremarkable, like a piece of common wood.
What... what exactly is this?
"Senior, what is so extraordinary about this item?"
Su Muxue asked.
Hao Ren opened the detailed panel for the "Phoenix Divine Wood."
[Item Name: Phoenix Divine Wood]
[Rank: Primordial Spiritual Object]
[Detailed Introduction: A branch from the "Primordial Phoenix Divine Tree," possesses vitality and can be planted. Preliminary estimates suggest the first tender sprout will emerge in one million years...]
Hao Ren
彡(—＿—；)彡
It was certain that this "Phoenix Divine Wood" was useless.
Only one million years for the first sprout?
What a joke!
In a million years, Hao Ren would be reduced to dust, not even ashes remaining.
Hao Ren put away the "Phoenix Divine Wood" and said indifferently, "Useless!"
With that, he casually buried the "Phoenix Divine Wood" next to the ginseng, lingzhi, he shou wu, and the "Purple Jade Spirit Bamboo."
He hoped that nourished by the "Heavenly Birth Water" and the "Supreme Spirit Spring Eye," the growth rate of the "Phoenix Divine Wood" would accelerate!
Hearing Hao Ren's words, Su Muxue felt a touch of disappointment.
Was her "Companion Treasure" truly that inferior?
Composing herself, Su Muxue collected the "Sacred Fire Token" from the sky.
Her transaction with Hao Ren was now complete.
After obtaining the "Sacred Fire Token," Su Muxue felt a slight surge of excitement.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Su Muxue cupped her fist in a salute towards the cave entrance once more.
With that, Su Muxue intended to depart.
She needed to find a safe place to go into seclusion, then use the "Sacred Fire Token" to enter the "Fire Domain" for trials, striving to obtain the ice-element spiritual fire most suited to her, thereby resolving the issues in her cultivation.
Su Muxue turned to leave, but suddenly, her eyes lit up slightly.
Why should she leave?
Was there any place safer than here?
With the "Mysterious Senior" personally presiding, this place was safer than anywhere else!
With this thought, Su Muxue smiled slightly. She walked over to Han Mo's side, finding an inconspicuous corner.
Su Muxue sat down cross-legged beside Han Mo, slowly adjusting her state to its peak condition...
Han Mo looked at Su Muxue, then at the cave entrance, his expression complex.
The Senior's fame was growing by the day, and the cultivators seeking him out were becoming increasingly "astonishingly talented." Compared to them, he felt himself to be as lowly as dust.
Sigh!
Did I still have a chance?
After indulging in a moment of self-pity, Han Mo quickly rallied himself.
I cannot give up!
I absolutely must not give up!
I do not possess genius-level aptitude, nor do I have heaven-defying luck. All I have is a tenacious will. I must persevere, keep going! As long as I persist, I will surely move the Senior!
Han Mo's eyes regained their determination, and his kneeling posture became even more upright, even more standard...