Green Lotus Core Flame

By the time Xiao Tian returned to his residence, it was already night. Tomorrow, he would find one of those flying magical beasts reserved for Alchemists, then set off for the Great Desert.

"Ding! The host has received an intermediate mission. Do you accept?" No. "...Host! This is an intermediate mission." I know, but the points are too lousy. I'm not interested. "Host, how can you be like this? Points must be accumulated little by little!" I prefer getting a huge pile all at once.

"Doesn't the host want to know what the mission is?" No! With Xiao Tian completely impervious to persuasion, the system helplessly compromised.

"Host, we can negotiate! If nothing else, I can increase the points!!" I don't want points. I want tangible rewards! "Host, you're going too far again!" Xiao Tian: Who the hell spent all the points you gave me in the end? Don't you have any fucking self-awareness?

"Ahem, Host, I'm doing this for your own good. Only with enough points can I level up and unlock more functions!"

Xiao Tian: I don't want to hear your nonsense. If you want me to do missions, bring out something worthwhile! "Host, I can help you easily subdue Heavenly Flames!!" Xiao Tian: That was something you already promised. Think about whether you have any decent rewards. If you do, bring them out!

"Ding... System crash! Update required. Host... good... bye!" Xiao Tian: Trash. The king of all trash!!

Sigh... How am I supposed to swindle the Demon Flame Map from Hai Bodong? Even with his strength sealed, he's still a Dou Ling-level expert. Threatening him is out, and stealing it? He shook his head and decisively dismissed that idea. How am I supposed to get it?

"Ding! Host, this system can help you once." Xiao Tian: Speak. Just tell me directly what you want me to do. "Oh-ho-ho~ Is this system the kind that gives without expecting anything in return!!" Xiao Tian: Isn't that exactly what you are?? "When you go to Hai Bodong, I can give you a pill that restores his cultivation and removes his seal. Then you can trade it with him."

Xiao Tian: Are you stupid? Once he sees my strength, would he trade with me? He'd just attack and snatch it. I couldn't beat him before his recovery, and after he recovers, crushing me would be as easy as crushing an ant.

"Isn't that a simple matter? This system can give you the strength of a Dou Zong. Wouldn't scaring him make him behave?" Xiao Tian: You should tell me what you want me to do first. I don't think you'd do something this thankless and exhausting!

"The one who understands me is indeed the host~ This system needs to level up too. If the host doesn't do missions, this system will remain stuck in place!! So please accept missions every day, Host. That will be enough." If your rewards weren't so crappy and terrible, would I refuse to do missions?

"Once the host levels up, the rewards will definitely improve. Then this system can take you roaming through the Myriad Worlds!" Fine, fine. I'll do missions every day from now on.

Xiao Tian: Is that Dou Zong strength permanent? "The time limit is half an hour!" That's way too short. "Host, you need to advance through your own strength. You can't always rely on others." What era is this? If someone could easily reach the peak, who would be willing to cultivate bitterly until they were exhausted like a dog?

"That sounds so reasonable." Xiao Tian: It's the truth! We both have cheat systems, so why do I have to cultivate so diligently? Is it because your trash system is too weak? "This system is very strong!! It ranks among the top hundred thousand across countless parallel worlds!!"

After hearing that, Xiao Tian immediately mocked it. "Oh~ Top hundred thousand?? That's fucking amazing. I never imagined you were so powerful, ranked in the top hundred thousand."

"System is coughing up blood..." Fine, enough, trash system. Let's get the map first, then make a trip to the Green Lotus Core Flame. I wonder whether Medusa has already taken the Heavenly Flame. Still, the Green Lotus around the Green Lotus Core Flame is also a good thing. It has Earth Fire Lotus Seeds.

Xiao Tian: System, system? Can you find the exact location of the Green Lotus Core Flame? Is it still there? Has it been taken yet?

"This system can find it. The Green Lotus Core Flame has not yet been discovered." Then can we go refine it now? "Yes. Ten thousand points." Fine! Deal.

"Host, are you sure?" Xiao Tian: Why wouldn't I be? It's only ten thousand points. Help me get the Heavenly Flame first, and I'll settle it for you in no time. "Why does this feel like I'm being scammed!" Don't worry about those details. Let's set off now! "Alright, Host!" One minute later...

Xiao Tian: System, why are we still here?? Shouldn't one transfer have brought us right in front of the Heavenly Flame? "Ahem, Host, you're thinking too much!!" Don't tell me you're making me go there myself. "Yes, Host." Then what the hell do I need you for if I have to go there myself? "Add another ten thousand points, and I'll take you there. And you must repay it within a year! Any debt will double!"

Xiao Tian: Fuck, this is daylight robbery! If I don't run into any opportunities within a year, how am I supposed to repay you?? "Complete all the missions this system gives you, and you'll be able to repay it! Everything has already been arranged for you." Gritting his teeth, Xiao Tian said, "Deal!"

"Pipi Shrimp, let's go!"

Deep beneath the desert. Xiao Tian: We're here already?? Looking at the faint azure flame atop that Green Lotus, Xiao Tian said, "Can I go directly to other Heavenly Flames in the future too?" "Ding! This is a one-time exception. This system no longer has the power to take you anywhere else!"

Fine. He raised his head and looked around at the surroundings. Fuck!! That two-headed snake is here!! What do I do? "Host, do not panic. Once we collect the Heavenly Flame and the Green Lotus, we can return. Use your Dou Qi to wrap them up!" Following the system's instructions, Xiao Tian poured in his Dou Qi. The Heavenly Flame and the Green Lotus Platform were stored together in his storage space. In an instant, Xiao Tian returned to his residence.

After the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake pounced at empty air in the underground magma, it began searching everywhere.

At the residence, Xiao Tian said, "Can I take it out and absorb it directly now?" "This system advises the host not to refine the Heavenly Flame here. This system has sensed Yao Chen's presence."

Then I won't absorb it yet. I'll find somewhere farther away to do it. As he spoke, he opened the door. Just as he was about to head out, he saw a graceful figure approaching. Xiao Tian was puzzled. What was she doing here at this hour?

Xiao Tian: Miss Xue Mei? Why are you here so late? "Xue Mei: Eh~ Xiao Tian, are you going out?? Where are you going this late at night?" Xiao Tian: I'm just going out for a stroll. Why did you come here? "Xue Mei: Oh, it's nothing. I wanted to sit and talk with you. Is that okay?"

Xiao Tian thought, This girl is seriously holding me up!! Can't it wait until tomorrow? I need to go out today. Xue Mei: Oh, if that's the case, I won't disturb you!! Be careful. See you tomorrow.

Xiao Tian: Alright. Watching Xue Mei leave, Xiao Tian let out a sigh of relief before heading outside himself. After spreading his Purple Cloud Wings, he flew straight toward a distant forest. Half an hour later, he stopped in a quiet, deserted grove and said, "System, is this place alright?"

"Yes. I never expected the host to reject a girl offering herself up for the sake of the Heavenly Flame! Admirable, admirable!" What did you say? Offering herself up!! Fuck, why didn't you tell me earlier? "Host, I thought you knew. Turns out you were too stupid to realize it!"

Xiao Tian: Forget it, forget it. Let's refine the Heavenly Flame first, before something unexpected happens! Raising my strength is more important right now. "The host can refine it directly." Xiao Tian took out the Green Lotus Core Flame from his storage space and began refining it.