"You..."
Faced with Qin Hong's mockery, no matter how refined Zhunti and Jieyin were, how well they hid it, or how skilled their acting was, they could not help wanting to make a move and send Qin Hong straight to paradise. But when they saw Sect Master Tongtian shift ever so slightly, the rage in their eyes could only recede unwillingly.
What could they do? The kid had a powerful background.
"You little brat, daring to fleece me? Sooner or later, you'll repay it tenfold, a thousandfold."
"You'll regret ever coming into this world for offending me."
Looking at the adorable Qin Hong, the killing intent in Zhunti and Jieyin's hearts intensified.
"Ding! The host has instinctively mastered the art of perfectly demonstrating what the word 'background' means. You obtained meeting gifts from five Saints without lifting a finger. Reward: two million years of cultivation."
Just as Qin Hong was delighted that he had obtained so many fine treasures without paying anything, the system's good news sent his joy soaring even higher.
"I didn't expect there to be hidden quests! What a pleasant surprise!"
"Looks like I'll have to make good use of my status and background from now on. Who knows when I might trigger another hidden quest?"
If Qin Hong had been a little unhappy upon learning that his system was a Background System, then now there were only two words left.
"So good!"
At that moment, the system's mechanical voice sounded again.
"Ding! Quest issued. As a second-generation Saint with a powerful background, how can the host not be dashing and romantic? Please flirt with Saint Nuwa!"
What the hell?
Flirt with Saint Nuwa? Are you serious?
That wasn't how being dashing and romantic worked, was it?
Hearing the system's voice, Qin Hong secretly glanced at Nuwa. Mm, she perfectly embodied every word used to describe a woman's beauty.
Any man would be captivated by Nuwa's appearance, and Qin Hong was no exception. After all, he only looked like a child; his soul had long since been replaced.
If he said he did not want something to happen between himself and Nuwa, Qin Hong would not even believe it himself.
But flirting with a Saint?
Wasn't that just courting death?
"System, tell me honestly. What exactly did I do wrong? Do you hate that I've lived too long that much?"
After some thought, Qin Hong turned his suspicions on the system, seriously suspecting that it was trying to send him to his death.
"If the host completes the quest, you will be rewarded with one strand of Primordial Chaos Origin Power."
"Note: Primordial Chaos Origin Power was nurtured in the depths of chaos. Its might is unmatched and comparable to a strike from the Heavenly Dao!"
After hearing the system's addition, Qin Hong spoke with righteous conviction:
"Aunt Nuwa has been single for countless years. As her nephew, it is necessary for me to make her long-sealed heart tremble once more!"
"To be clear, this isn't flirting. I'm obviously doing a good deed!"
"Mm, I really am a good person. I admire myself so much!"
"From today onward, I am a friend to female cultivators! I'll sacrifice myself to save countless women struggling in the sea of suffering!"
After giving himself a pep talk.
Qin Hong cleared his throat, ran his little hand through his dark hair, took out the Sky Burning Fan he had just swindled, and gently waved it.
He strolled up to Nuwa and gave what he considered a graceful bow.
"Aunt Nuwa, you're so beautiful! Hong'er greets you!"
Hm? What was this little fellow trying to do now?
Seeing Qin Hong's manner, the Saints focused their attention on him again with great interest.
Qin Hong looked around, pretended to be mature, and slightly shook his head before looking Nuwa straight in the eye.
"Aunt Nuwa, will you be my wife?"
Damn!
Pfft!
Fuck!
Holy shit!
The moment the words left his mouth, everyone was stunned.
The Saints looked at one another with baffled expressions, perfectly embodying the question: who am I, where am I, and what just happened?
They could not help rubbing their eyes. Had they seen and heard that correctly?
What had this little fellow said? He wanted Nuwa to be his wife?
He really dared to think it! What audacity!
Looking at the tiny figure before her, even Nuwa, gentle as she was, could not stop the smile on her face from freezing.
In all her years since taking form, no one had ever dared speak to her like this.
Flirting with a Saint—what nerve.
Nuwa nearly could not resist slapping the little fellow, who was only as tall as her waist, into a pulp.
But she could not bring herself to do it.
This little fellow was Sect Master Tongtian's only son and the direct bloodline of the Three Pure Ones.
If she really killed him, Sect Master Tongtian would be the first to go mad. Then Heavenly Lord of Morality and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning would surely act as well. After all, blood ran thicker than water.
Besides, this little one was so adorable, like a blank sheet of paper, and had only just been born not long ago.
Setting aside whether he even understood what a wife meant, if she took offense, it would make her seem petty.
After taking several deep breaths, Nuwa worked hard to calm her emotions. Her smile returned, and she rubbed Qin Hong's little head as she said softly:
"Hong'er, you're still a child. How can you marry your aunt?"
"Auntie, that's not how it is. I believe that as long as a man has feelings and a woman has affection, and they truly love each other, then not even age, gender, or species are problems!" Qin Hong said. His voice was not loud, but his tone was incomparably firm as he stared intently at Nuwa with a solemn expression.
Damn! (Sect Master Tongtian: My son is incredible.)
Pfft... pfft... pfft.
The Saints were defeated by Qin Hong once again.
He might be small, but his ambitions were not!
He even wanted to transcend gender and species? (I fucking have to admit, he knows his stuff!)
Nuwa was completely bewildered now. What even was all this?
Rumble...
Just as Nuwa was feeling awkward, a thunderous sound rang out, accompanied by an immense and majestic pressure.
The gates of Zixiao Palace had opened.
"Teacher is calling us. Let's hurry inside!" Seeing the gates of Zixiao Palace open, Nuwa hurriedly spoke before rising and flying inside, afraid that if she lingered any longer, Qin Hong would come out with another shocking remark.
She looked like a young woman whose heart had begun to stir.
Heavenly Lord of Morality, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, and the Western Duo followed close behind, afraid Qin Hong would anger them again.
Once all the Saints had entered, only Qin Hong and Sect Master Tongtian remained outside Zixiao Palace.
Looking at Qin Hong's solemn face, Sect Master Tongtian blinked and softly asked:
"Hong'er, do you really like Nuwa?"
Seeing Sect Master Tongtian's expression, Qin Hong did not understand why he was asking.
"Of course! Aunt Nuwa is so beautiful, rare even in the Primordial World. Naturally, I like her!" Qin Hong said with a longing expression.
That was the truth. Nuwa's beauty was simply breathtaking.
Hearing Qin Hong's answer, Sect Master Tongtian nodded.
"Mm, if that's the case, then next time your father will try proposing marriage for you. My son need not worry too much!"
Pfft...
Qin Hong stared at Sect Master Tongtian with a shocked expression.
Were you serious?
Dad, you were amazing!
Qin Hong had thought he was already impressive, but he had not expected his father to be even more impressive!
Proposing marriage to a Saint—just thinking about it was thrilling, wasn't it?
"Ding! The host's quest to flirt with Saint Nuwa has been completed. You have obtained one strand of Primordial Chaos Origin Power!"
As the system's voice rang out, it signified that Qin Hong's quest had been completed.
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