Virtual Reality Saber Technique

The next morning.

Qin Yuan successfully obtained the second Soul Ring for Ye Lingling, and the two quickly left the Soul Hunting Forest.

The areas surrounding Heaven Dou City were riddled with Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect informants. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already learned that Qin Yuan had taken on a soul hunting commission.

Ning Wu was waiting at the forest exit early on. Upon seeing Qin Yuan, he cheerfully walked up to greet him.

Seeing the newcomer, Qin Yuan frowned slightly.

He had no ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; he was just paid to do a job, not provide after-sales service.

Why was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect coming to him repeatedly?

Ning Wu, acting familiar, greeted him, "Brother Qin, taking on another soul hunting commission? Who is this girl's family? Her talent is truly remarkable."

Qin Yuan interrupted, "May I ask your name, brother? And by whose orders are you here?"

Ning Wu paid no mind to Ye Lingling beside them and informed Qin Yuan of Ning Fengzhi's arrangements.

"The Sect Master's intention is that if you can guide Miss Rongrong's cultivation and studies, putting her on the right track, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will offer a generous gift."

[Detected a four-star commissioned quest: Accept Ning Fengzhi's commission to make Ning Rongrong interested in learning. Quest complete, reward: Slaughter God's Domain.]

Qin Yuan marveled inwardly.

Ning Rongrong truly lived up to her reputation as a disciple of a prominent family. Every commission related to her was of a high star rating with excellent rewards.

Qin Yuan had originally planned to train in the Slaughter City after obtaining the Virtual Reality Saber Technique reward from the system, but now it seemed unnecessary.

A four-star quest was exceptionally difficult. He surmised it wouldn't be easy to change Ning Rongrong's mind during the process.

However, for the sake of the Slaughter God's Domain, he accepted the mission.

"Alright, please convey to Sect Master Ning that I accept this task. However, when Sect Master Ning needs to cooperate, he must do so unconditionally."

Ning Wu was merely a messenger and could not make decisions for Ning Fengzhi. However, he promised to relay Qin Yuan's request to Ning Fengzhi.

"I've heard of Ning Rongrong; she's the young mistress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Are you on good terms with her?" Ye Lingling asked on the way.

Qin Yuan sighed and shook his head, "We don't have much of a relationship. Ning Rongrong simply asked me to help her obtain her first Soul Ring. How could I know what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was thinking? But if there's money to be made, I have no reason to refuse."

Ye Lingling nodded slightly, "I think the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants to recruit you. Ning Rongrong is just a bridge. When the time is right, you won't be able to refuse their recruitment."

Qin Yuan chuckled and patted Ye Lingling's shoulder, "In our line of work, the most important thing is not to be sentimental. We only interact with employers during the mission and cease contact after its completion, without disturbing them."

As he spoke, he pointed to the steps below the distant hillside, "The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is ahead. After this commission is completed, if you need anything else, you can find me at my shop in the city..."

Seeing strangers approaching, the gatekeeper of Heaven Dou Royal Academy immediately became alert and stepped forward to question them.

"Halt! Who are you?"

Qin Yuan explained his purpose, and the gatekeeper, knowing Dugu Yan's influential background, dared not offend him.

Soon, Dugu Yan arrived at the gatehouse and led Ye Lingling into the academy.

As she was leaving, Dugu Yan took out several medicinal herbs from her Soul Tool and offered them to Qin Yuan.

"Brother Qin, this is the final payment. I'm very grateful that you brought Lingling back." Dugu Yan's eyes held both excitement and relief as she spoke.

It was clear she had been reprimanded by Dugu Bo not long ago and was aware of the risks involved.

Entrusting someone like Ye Lingling, who was closely watched by various factions, to a stranger without prior discussion – who knew what might have happened?

Fortunately, Qin Yuan had an excellent reputation and harbored no ill intentions. This final payment was likely Dugu Bo's idea as well.

Qin Yuan waved his hand, refusing to take them. "You've already paid, and we didn't discuss any final payment beforehand. Please take the herbs back. I have other matters to attend to. Goodbye."

With that, he left without looking back.

Just as he had said earlier, after a mission was completed, he never pestered the employer.

Once his principles were compromised, he might gain a considerable income in the short term, but in the long run, he would lose much more.

Leaving Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Qin Yuan's mind was filled with the system panel.

[Commissioned three-star quest complete: Safely delivered Ye Lingling to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Reward: Max-level Virtual Reality Saber Technique!]

[Reward granted directly, no cultivation required.]

[Commissioned one-star quest complete: Assisted Ye Lingling in obtaining her second Soul Ring. Reward: Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins.]

Instantly, a flood of information surged into Qin Yuan's mind.

He now knew everything about the Virtual Reality Saber Technique. His limbs felt as if they had muscle memory; the moment he drew his saber, he could execute the max-level saber technique.

"Hoo, it seems the system's cultivation techniques don't require extra practice," Qin Yuan was very satisfied.

After all, cultivating techniques was a unique journey for everyone. Without the guidance of a renowned master, one could easily fall into a qi deviation without even realizing it.

Being directly max-level saved a significant amount of practice time and, in a way, protected his safety.

As for the ten thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Qin Yuan did not possess a Soul Tool. The system's reward was a Gold Soul Card with a face value of ten thousand Gold Soul Coins.

After accepting the reward, he quickly returned to Heaven Dou City.

The upcoming four-star mission was the most crucial part.

In the original timeline, the Slaughter God's Domain was something Tang San, Hu Liena, and others had to fight desperately to obtain. Now, the system was directly rewarding it, and without facing significant risk. How could he miss such an opportunity?

Heaven Dou City.

Ning Rongrong had been waiting in the shop since early morning. Chen Ze had asked her the reason, but she hadn't given any response.

Helplessly, Chen Ze had to temporarily close the shop to prevent this important client from encountering trouble.

A short while later, Qin Yuan slowly walked towards the shop.

Ning Rongrong noticed the familiar figure and immediately regained her usual liveliness, walking forward with a smile, "Brother Qin Yuan, you're finally back."

Qin Yuan was slightly confused.

He had expected the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to summon him, but he hadn't anticipated Ning Rongrong coming to find him herself.

"Oh? Miss Rongrong, what brings you here? Do you have a commission?"

Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks, hands on her hips, and mumbled, "Can't I come find you if I have nothing else to do?"

Qin Yuan chuckled and led Ning Rongrong into the shop.

"Of course, you can. But I need a few minutes to handle some minor matters."

Ning Rongrong's attitude softened considerably, and she began to wander around the shop.

Qin Yuan withdrew his gaze and turned to Chen Ze.

Chen Ze complained, "Boss, what kind of mission takes two months? You have no idea. These past two months..."

Chen Ze began to speak incessantly, recounting everything from the very first day the general store opened, in meticulous detail.

Although the process had been bumpy, he hadn't earned little money. In just two months, he had already made several thousand Gold Soul Coins.

"That much?" Qin Yuan exclaimed.

He had spent nearly two months helping Dugu Yan with her mission, and the danger involved was immense; he had almost lost his own life. The reward Dugu Yan provided, converted to money, was only a few thousand Gold Soul Coins.

But, were the risks involved comparable?

If not for the system's extra rewards, Qin Yuan would have quit long ago.

"Oh right, Boss, I've kept track of all the commissions for you while you were away."