"Congratulations to the host for completing the mission."
"Hmm, how many points do I have now?"
"A total of 21,000 points. Does the host want to exchange for a body now?"
"What's the quality like? Is there a guarantee if I return it?"
"Honest dealing, genuine deity physique. Refunds and exchanges accepted if not satisfied. I, Shui Wa, never engage in harmful business."
"Sounds good enough, then buy it."
"Alright, host. Close your eyes now and imagine the appearance of the body you desire."
"Wow, is it that advanced?"
"Of course!"
A white light flashed, and when Jun Jiu Li opened her eyes again, she possessed a new body. Shui Wa was not stingy either, dressing her in a beautiful palace gown.
Jun Jiu Li circulated her spiritual energy through all the meridians of her body, and finding no issues, she finally let down her guard. With the new body, she felt a significant enhancement in all aspects.
"Host, aren't you curious what you look like now?"
"What's so strange about that? It's the same as how I looked before."
Shui Wa brought over a mirror, "Heh, it's better if you don't speak. It spoils the indescribable aura you carry, diminishing your beauty by a third."
"I think you're asking for a beating."
Shui Wa quickly pleaded for mercy and vanished in a flash.
Looking at the person in the mirror, with bright eyes, white teeth, and a beautiful countenance, Jun Jiu Li was lost in thought for a moment. It had been too long; she could barely recall what kind of person she was before.
What was all this done for? Was it just for this body? Yet, obtaining it didn't bring particular joy, or perhaps she never truly knew what she wanted.
Seeing her zoning out, Shui Wa immediately panicked. A host with no desires was the hardest to fool. Would she decide to leave him and fly solo? Where would he find another host this powerful?
"Host, let's start the next mission quickly."
"What are you being guilty about?"
"I… I'm not."
"My heavens, there won't be any side effects to this body, will there?" Jun Jiu Li grabbed the little Shui Wa and questioned him fiercely.
Shui Wa's head shook like a rattle drum, "Absolutely not, absolutely not. I'm just afraid the host doesn't want me anymore, sob sob~"
He clasped his hands in supplication, his two dark eyes staring intently at Jun Jiu Li.
"Host, are you tired of this? Don't you want to continue?" His gaze was like that of someone looking at a player.
"I know you have the ability to ditch me, but I really can't bear to part with you, sob~" He even let out little hiccups, crying quite sadly.
"Silly, I haven't said anything, why are you so agitated?"
"Host, you are too good. I will follow you forever, never parting."
Saying this, he looked at Jun Jiu Li with his big eyes, misty with tears, appearing pitiful.
"Forget it, forget it, I can't be bothered to argue with you."
She said, and then put him down.
Shui Wa began to speak on his own, "The combat strength of the Fire Spirit Fox tribe has been continuously improving. Although there will be many problems during their development, they can solve them internally."
"As long as they are willing to work hard, they will be able to ascend to the upper realm in the future. Their ancestor is also very satisfied with this mission. Does the host feel happy?"
"Why should I be happy?"
"Helping others complete missions is also a manifestation of human value. The host can derive pleasure from it and thus find a new direction."
"Sorry, I don't feel that way. Perhaps I'm not that kind. Besides, others also paid a price. There's nothing to be proud of or happy about."
"Then when the host eats delicious food during the work, encounters fun things, we eat melons together, and do bad things together, don't you feel happy about these things?"
"It seems quite happy."
"Then this is your life's meaning. We will support each other and walk this path together."
"Shui Wa, I feel like you're trying to trick me..." Her gaze gradually became stern.
"You're mistaken. Am I that kind of system? I'm just providing the help and comfort you need when the host feels lost. Helping the host become a better version of herself and find her life's direction!" Go, go, go.jpg.
"I don't need..."
"Then I'll give the host a break. How about we travel to your previous world? To complete the unfinished business of your life and seek revenge on those who framed you."
"Unfinished business of my life, I don't think I have any..."
"Let's do it, let's go."
Jun Jiu Li, dressed in ancient attire, appeared on the most prosperous five-star street in the galaxy. People in the maglev cars looked at her with strange expressions, and Jun Jiu Li quickly left.
"Are you alright? Such a high speed."
"Heh heh, I've upgraded. Revisiting my homeland, host, are you any happier?"
"Not at all."
"I've just checked the information. The group that harmed you back then has been caught and dealt with by the general. The soldiers noticed something was wrong at the time, and that Tao Yao Yao couldn't hold on and confessed directly."
"Who is Tao Yao Yao?"
"Uh… forget I said anything. Where are we going now?"
"To the Jun family. You mentioned someone just now, why did they want to harm me? I didn't do anything wicked."
"Her father was in the same research lab as you. He couldn't bear the suppression of your genius and committed suicide out of shame. She befriended the eldest young master of the Bai family. The Bai family was already dissatisfied with the Jun family, so they quietly supported her in causing trouble."
"Please explain more clearly. When did I suppress anyone? If they have poor psychological resilience, they blame me."
"Don't be angry, don't be angry. I misspoke. The Bai family is now much weaker. Young Master Bai and Tao Yao Yao were both executed. The people of the entire country spat at them. Of course, those who ran errands were not spared either."
"That's more like it. It wasn't in vain that I dedicated the first half of my life to the galaxy."
Upon arriving at the Jun family, Jun Jiu Li only met her maternal grandfather.
"Good child, I'm relieved to know you're alright. I'm still in good health, so you don't need to worry about the family. I don't ask what you did or how you escaped death; as long as you are well, that's all that matters."
"Grandfather, you don't need to worry about me. I'm just living in a different way."
After chatting for a while, Jun Jiu Li displayed the various seeds she had collected. Each was labeled with instructions on how to plant and consume them.
She also brought out all the recipes and historical books, intending for the old man to donate them to the library to prevent cultural discontinuity.
"These are all good things I've collected. Grandfather can use the family's land to grow these seeds first, and then spread them. These things are delicious."
"Haha, Little Li is so filial, thinking of me, an old man, wherever you go. Doesn't Little Li want to see others? It's absolutely not for spreading information, and the family members miss you very much."
"No, I don't know what to say if I meet them. You know, I'm most afraid of those sentimental scenes."
"Alright, alright, my Little Li has grown up." He said with a gentle smile, looking at Jun Jiu Li with paternal affection.
Jun Jiu Li took out snacks and drinks from her space for the old man to try. He fell in love with the spicy strips in seconds. Jun Jiu Li emptied everything from her space.
The old man was very happy the entire afternoon, constantly beaming. When Jun Jiu Li said she was leaving, he waved goodbye with a smile. Only after Jun Jiu Li had truly disappeared did tears suddenly flicker in his eyes.
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"Host, why didn't you stay a little longer? It's a rare reunion with family."
"I have no attachment to this. I can see them whenever I want. Moreover, living in each small world is quite interesting."
Shui Wa trembled all over, thinking that they should start the next mission quickly, or what if the host ran away?
Jun Jiu Li directly grabbed him by the back of his neck, "Don't panic. Open the system mall and see what we need to buy next."
"Okay~ pitifully.jpg."
"Don't put on that deadpan look, it's not like I won't upgrade you."
"Host, can you buy me angel wings? Cautiously.jpg."
Jun Jiu Li glanced at him, "Can't you float? Why do you need to buy wings? It's flashy and impractical. Be good, let's not buy it."
"It's only 1000 points, and the account has exactly 1000. Longingly.jpg."
"Alright, I'll buy it for you."
Shui Wa was so happy he spun in circles. As soon as his account points were swiped, they became zero. A pair of beautiful silver-white wings appeared before him.
Shui Wa couldn't wait to fly a few laps, showing off like a butterfly. He was overjoyed and took a couple of selfies to send to his family group.
It was infuriating that he hadn't re-added his previous work group. He could only show off to his family for now. Hehe, the host is truly generous.
"Envious of what my host bought!" Photos, photos...
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"You have been kicked out of the group chat."
"Ahhh! I'm so mad! They must be incredibly envious, right, host?"
"Probably."
"Has the host decided what to buy?"
"I have choice paralysis."
"Then let's do the mission first. With points, you can buy whatever you want."
"That's very true."