"My benefactor."
"Um?"
"Although I haven't achieved anything remarkable, could you perhaps be a little more greedy?"
How to be greedy?
Hua Yi, with a fried dough stick in his mouth, turned to look at Tingyun.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like flowing autumn water, and her delicate, flawless face was filled with carefulness, as if she had made a great decision.
She did not answer the question.
In his field of vision, a delicate face came close, and then with a "kiss," it kissed Hua Yi on the cheek.
"—Like this."
Hua Yi was eating, but Tingyun wasn't.
Her cherry-red lips were clean and spotless, without a trace of oil, and a fragrant breeze followed when she kissed them.
If I were to bite the foxian fairy's lips, it would probably taste quite sweet.
A blush crept up her ears, and her eyelashes trembled slightly. Hua Yi could see Tingyun's appearance clearly, but she didn't dare to look up at all. She shrank her head and then nervously stole glances at her.
Are you angry?
"You're going to act first and report later, aren't you?"
"Sorry!"
"No, I'm pleasantly surprised."
Hearing that Hua Yi wasn't angry and was teasing her in a very affectionate manner, Tingyun a huge weight lifted from her heart, and a shy smile appeared on her lips.
"This is a little lady rewarding herself... Um, the rest of the Express crew haven't gotten up yet?"
"Shh. Hoshi is sleeping in. I wonder if Himeko and March 7th are also sleeping in. They might be at the stairwell, and if they see us rewarding each other halfway down the stairs, they'll quietly retreat."
"Ah?"
I am a latecomer.
The time when she was saved by her benefactor was later than many people in the Fan Group, not to mention the bond she formed with Himeko and others.
Now it's like the newcomers are acting recklessly, affecting the older generation's breakfast.
That's outrageous!
Tingyun, feeling guilty, wagged its tail restlessly.
"Should I go up and call them, Yu?"
"You actually have the leisure to worry about these things? Don't you have to go to work today?"
" Lord Yukong gave me a vacation."
"How about we go for a walk together? If you haven't rewarded yourself enough, then reward yourself a little more. Take your breakfast with you, and you can put the rest in the food box. I think this kind of device is quite technologically advanced; it can keep food warm and fresh, so that Himeko can enjoy it whenever they get hungry."
Hua Yi extended an invitation to go shopping together, and how could Tingyun possibly refuse?
If she were to decline due to shyness or modesty, not only would she herself be upset, but many members of her Fan Group would also say fiercely, "You don't know how lucky you are! Let me do it! I'll pin Lord Hua Yi down and do whatever I want with her."
He grabbed a steamed bun, stuffed it into his mouth, swallowed it whole, Tingyun sprang up from his seat.
"My benefactor, I'm full and ready to depart now!"
Chapter 373 Shopping and Chatting with Tingyun
Now, there are basically no Traces of turmoil in Xianzhou Luofu. The hole in the sky above the cave, which was pierced by the branches of the Jianmu Ambrosial Arbor, has been repaired by the Department of Terrestrial Measurement and the Engineering Department.
The streets have returned to their former bustling state, with a constant flow of people, mostly foreign visitors in strange attire, hurrying along to avoid any trouble.
Even those within a powerful force like the Xianzhou Alliance would still feel shaken after experiencing a disaster.
Another group of people, on the contrary, had a rich imagination. They felt that if the Ambrosial Arbor were to be reborn, they would have the opportunity to become Long-Life Species beings. They always wanted to go to the places where holes had appeared in the sky, hoping that they could get a chance to obtain Abundance divine power and ascend to heaven in one step.
Of course, this is something that the Department of Terrestrial Measurement explicitly prohibits.
One side tries every means to get closer to the Abundance Immortal Relics in their minds, while the other side tirelessly emphasizes the danger, using the various calamities brought about by the Plague's sacred relics as examples.
The myriad aspects of human life unfold before Hua Yi's eyes, yet joys and sorrows are not shared by all.
"When they encounter foreigners who crave immortality and want to take action, the Department of Terrestrial Measurement and the Cloud-to-Cloud Cavalry, despite having the strength to fight, simply persuade and educate them. They are quite patient."
"There's nothing we can do about it."
Tingyun by her benefactor's side, her heart filled with ripples of emotion.
"In many cases, immortality has an attraction that surpasses money and power. There are many civilizations in the universe that believe in [ Abundance ]. As long as they are willing to abide by the moral Order, the Xianzhou Alliance, based on the principle of openness, will still treat them equally and welcome them to visit the Xianzhou."
"Distinguishing between good and evil is not always easy."
"Yes. Throughout history, there have been very few believers in the Abundance who heal the sick and save lives with pure good intentions and practice medicine to help the world. The vast majority are just tempted by immortality and do not hesitate to harm others for their own benefit. There have been countless instances of ordinary people who have never heard of Aeon or Destiny coming to the Xianzhou after exhausting their wealth just to seek immortality."
They certainly failed.
[ Greed for Immortality ] and [ Order to Fall into Longevity ] are two of the ten unpardonable crimes listed by the Ten Lords Bureau. Criminals who commit these crimes will be arrested and imprisoned in the Imprisonment Jail.
Hua Yi had read the law booklet of the Xianzhou. The description of the crime of Order to Fall into Longevity was "the crime of polluting the genes of short-lived races, causing them to transform into Long-Life Species, and then degenerating into monstrous creatures."
Pollution genes... The symptoms of those with Sky-Deficient One can be regarded as a kind of genetic defect.
If a short-lived species is born with a disability, with the medical expertise and technological level of Xianzhou, the patient can be cured very easily.
Its life state has great plasticity.
Switching to Long-Life Species will lead to various problems.
"Immortality is like a walled city. People outside want to get in, and people inside—actually, they don't want to get out either. They just hope to solve the problem of immortality."
We're shopping Tingyun right now, so there's no need to discuss Abundance -related issues too much.
The wrong candidate was chosen. Feixiao and Jingliu would have been more suitable. Tingyun is just a young fox.
Hua Yi skillfully changed the subject, and the conversation gradually turned to " The Tingyun's Legend ".
How exactly did the most dazzling new star in the history of Xianzhou Luofu trade rise to prominence?
Unlike Changsheng, who was so serious and confined to himself, Tingyun became noticeably more relaxed and cheerful after being able to share the past with his benefactor.
"To be precise, I should say that I never showed any talent as Foxian from a young age."
"I don't believe that."
"With lightning-fast reflexes and keen senses, Foxian are naturally synonymous with quick eyes and hands. As children, they are mostly mischievous and playful, quite charming, but the young girls always have a gentle and soft appearance~"
"I can picture it in my mind."
With a beautiful foxian spirit by his side, Hua Yi can unleash his imagination.
"Other Foxian children would pull out everyone's fur and cause trouble at home, but you're a good girl. Even if someone pulls your fur, you can still smile innocently and plead with the adults to stop in your childish voice—hasn't Yukong before?"
"Oh dear, Helmsman isn't the type to tease children like that!"
Tingyun couldn't stop smiling after being amused by Hua Yi's few words.
" Lord Yukong has always taken good care of me. When I first joined the Shipyacht Department, I didn't know anything and relied entirely on her patient guidance."
"Trustworthy superiors and talented subordinates, the atmosphere at the Shipyacht Department is really great."
"Hehe, Lord Yukong is not only an ace pilot, a warrior who has braved mountains of knives and seas of fire and made great achievements, but she can also manage the complex affairs of the Shipyacht Department in an orderly manner. This humble woman is hoping that she will give me more guidance~"
Tingyun talked a lot, from Yukong's care to the interesting things she encountered at the Shipyacht Department.
Why choose a fan as a self-defense weapon?
Swords, spears, and halberds are generally too forceful and strong, and cannot be considered elegant or graceful. If one uses hidden weapons such as darts or silver needles, it makes one appear ruthless and vicious, which is unseemly.
Ah, let me clarify that the gun and sword used by my benefactor were perfectly suited; these considerations only apply to myself.
As for transplanting the Shazhi seeds from the Land of Bitter Waters to the sacred soil of Onwaku, they will grow into sweet and heavy Blazing Sun Orange; and introducing the Lantern Fish from Tarasa to Xianzhou Luofu, where they will be carefully cultivated by the Dragon's Kin of the Scalegorge Rivers, causing their size to multiply...
There are many stories about Tingyun.
"And another thing, when a young woman expands her sea routes and comes into contact with different civilizations, she must be extra careful with her wording."
"Are you worried about making enemies for the Immortal Xianzhou Alliance?"
"That's not true. Do you think I'm arrogant and rude in your eyes? I'm about to cry."
Even though he knew that Tingyun was having a good time and was being affectionate with him, Hua Yi couldn't find any flaws in her act when she covered her eyes with her sleeve.
Now the foxian has turned into a fox demon again.
"I'm just worried that others might not understand. For example, in many cases, doing business is just a matter of transferring money from one hand to the other. That sounds easy to understand, right?"
"Easy to understand"
"But what if the life forms in the civilization we come into contact with don't have hands? Then I'll have to change my wording and say it's left flipper turning right flipper."
The amusing remark, coupled with Tingyun's playful expression, made Hua Yi laugh.
"You can also gain biological knowledge in the process of opening up trade routes. No wonder they say that it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. By that logic, you are a great scholar."
"How could I possibly be considered?"
The Fan Group is full of literary girls who create incredibly captivating light novels...
After a brief moment of absentmindedness, Tingyun blinked her big eyes.
Hmm, maybe we could take inspiration from the sweet and romantic date scenes in novels and use them flexibly.
Chapter 374 Taking One Item
How can one naturally use the "wall slam" technique, a romantic gesture mentioned in Fan Group?
Tingyun was racking her brains, she suddenly realized that she had been holding hands with her benefactor without even realizing it!
"How--"
The Foxian- girl stopped, causing Hua Yi to halt as well.
Are you tired from walking?
"No, I feel like I have inexhaustible energy."
So, their sweet date had already started all along.
Surprise accompanied by the warmth from my palm, my heart pounded, and a warm current spread through my limbs and bones.
Even though Tingyun wasn't an active Foxian- girl, driven by this energy, she still wanted to drag Hua Yi to explore all the beautiful scenery of Xianzhou Luofu and see the prosperity of the Immortal Boat.
With a slight effort, she grasped her benefactor's hand, Tingyun became her guide.
"The commercial street we're on now is patrolled by Su Sushang, a new recruit in the Cloud-to-Cloud Cavalry. She's a very kind person, often going from shop to shop asking if anyone's causing trouble or vandalism. Of course, Xianzhou Luofu's security is always stable, Sushang Chang hasn't had a chance to show off at all."
Hua Yi and Sushang had met once before; Hua Yi was the one who ran through the street with Singing Lotus Cake in his mouth.
" With Buli Ren causing trouble, I think that Cloud-to-Cloud Heavenly Pride should have gotten a chance to shine."
"A prodigy? Hehe, my benefactor really knows how to praise people. If Miss Sushang heard this, she would be overjoyed."
Tingyun's eyes crinkled with laughter at Hua Yi's words. One of the ways she showed her energy was by opening up and sharing what she knew with him.
Those interesting or vivid stories.
"Further over there, my benefactor, do you see that card shop? I always thought Miss Qingque was the owner of the card shop, but I later learned that she was a diviner from the Divination Commission. It's amazing that she always has time to go to the card shop, even though the Divination Commission is always busy."
"When it comes to the art of 'slacking off,' Qingque is enough to establish a school of thought. If any Cosmic Truth includes the path of 'slacking off,' it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she has the potential to be Aeon."
"Pfft."
Tingyun covered her mouth and laughed.
She could tell that even though the person beside her was the Emissary of the Cloud-Chasing Heavenly Lord, and in the entire universe, apart from the transcendent Aeon, no one was more qualified than the Emissary to evaluate the aptitude of living beings, this statement was clearly a joke.
The demeanor of Aeon... It's truly a blessing that my benefactor could choose such words and phrases.
The number of beings in the universe is countless, like grains of sand. Emissary only below the Aeon, countless beings would still look up to him.