Three-Star Commission

Dugu Yan thought for a moment and quickly provided an explanation.

In the original timeline, she and Ye Lingling had a good relationship, but they didn't meet at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Their elders were old acquaintances, and Dugu Yan met Ye Lingling at a young age.

Now that Dugu Bo had established a firm foothold in the Heaven Dou Empire, he wanted to find a stable path for his old friend, which led him to mention Ye Lingling's situation.

Years ago, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were playmates. Now that they had been apart for a long time, Dugu Yan couldn't help but miss her. So, she wanted to find a trustworthy person to bring Ye Lingling from Silvis City to Heaven Dou City.

Of course, she wasn't a fool and wouldn't easily entrust this matter to someone unfamiliar.

The shop where Qin Yuan was located belonged to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and had previously been a jewelry store, possessing extraordinary earning potential.

In just one night, the jewelry store had moved out, and Qin Yuan was now accepting commissions there. It seemed that the other party was someone the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect placed great importance on befriending.

Someone like that would surely have guaranteed credibility.

Of course, rather than Dugu Yan trusting Qin Yuan, it was more accurate to say she trusted the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reputation more.

[Detected a three-star commission quest. Accept Dugu Yan's commission to safely deliver Ye Lingling to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Upon completion, reward: Max-level Self-Created Soul Skill Virtual Reality Saber Technique.]

A task rated as three-star by the system would never be simple.

Take the previous two-star quest, for example. Qin Yuan thought it was just a simple soul hunt, but who knew those traitors would suddenly turn on him.

It was just that idiot Zhao San, who didn't choose to win people over privately but openly displayed his greed. Otherwise, if he had been stabbed in the back, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

This three-star quest would not be easy, and there was even significant potential risk involved.

However, Qin Yuan needed to use this commission opportunity to befriend Dugu Yan, and then through her, get in touch with Dugu Bo and obtain the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Why are you in such a hurry to bring her here? Since your families have been friends for generations, wouldn't she come on her own?"

Qin Yuan asked another question, wanting to gauge the potential risks of the commission from Dugu Yan's answer.

Dugu Yan scratched her head, feeling a little awkward. "It's like this. But Lingling isn't doing well at the Plant Junior Soul Master Academy, and there are spies from various powers within the academy. Her life is constantly being monitored."

"Grandpa Ye has no news for now and cannot reach Silvis City in a short period. Once Lingling graduates from Junior Soul Master Academy, I'll bring her to Heaven Dou City..."

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling kept in touch through letters. After learning Ye Lingling's thoughts, she then approached Qin Yuan.

Of course, she had been looking for someone beforehand, but she hadn't found a suitable person to entrust the task to.

There were only two Nine Heart Begonia Soul Masters in any given era. If one could secure Ye Lingling, they could monopolize the inheritance of the Nine Heart Begonia. It was no wonder those factions were targeting Ye Lingling.

As Qin Yuan accepted the commission, Dugu Yan felt a little relieved and then added, "Lingling and I don't have a token of agreement. If you explain these past events to her, she will believe you."

Qin Yuan nodded in confirmation, returned to the shop, and compiled the details Dugu Yan had spoken into a document.

Chen Ze was out looking for suppliers and hadn't returned yet.

Now that Qin Yuan had a mission, he didn't want to stay long.

The danger level of this mission was higher, and he didn't want Chen Ze to be implicated.

He left a letter and then departed.

As for the sign at the entrance, he specifically instructed them not to remove it.

Firstly, it was to reassure Dugu Yan, and secondly, to accumulate more commission tasks during this period, which he would then screen one by one upon his return.

Silvis City was the capital of the Silves Kingdom.

To make a living, Qin Yuan had traveled to many cities on the continent in his early years, and Silvis City was one of them.

He knew very well that the Silves Royal Family, in order to consolidate their rule, had courted countless major and minor powers. In fact, as long as Qin Yuan was willing to support the Silves Royal Family's rule, he could obtain a moderately sized mansion in the city.

The indiscriminate courting by the royal family had resulted in a complex situation within the city.

It was precisely because Qin Yuan was familiar with the ways of those from the underworld that anyone else would not dare to easily get involved in this mess.

He also had his considerations for not bringing Chen Ze along.

Acting alone, he could respond to most threats more flexibly and escape more easily.

The target of one person was small enough not to attract the attention of major powers.

Upon entering the city, he went into a teahouse to rest.

While sipping tea, he chatted casually with the waiter.

"Waiter, where is the Plant Junior Soul Master Academy?"

After graduation, he had no further contact with the academy. Coupled with his humble background, he lacked the qualifications to enter a higher-level Soul Master Academy.

Therefore, in his subsequent actions, he no longer paid attention to any academy matters. Although he had been to Silvis City, he hadn't noticed the academy's location.

The waiter smiled. Seeing that there were few customers in the teahouse, he began to converse with him.

"Are you here to apply for a teaching position, sir?" the waiter asked without answering immediately.

Qin Yuan suddenly smiled and threw the question back, "What makes you say that?"

The waiter had worked in the teahouse for many years and had seen countless people. He began to show off his knowledge.

"When you were waiting for the tea, sir, you were still reading a book. To be honest, you are not a person of great wealth, yet your attire is proper. You are clearly a Soul Master."

"I have seen countless Soul Masters, but few Soul Masters read books in their spare time. If you weren't here to apply for a teaching position, it would be strange."

The waiter's words gave Qin Yuan an idea.

He wasn't reading to apply for a teaching position; he was purely cramming knowledge related to Soul Master cultivation. With the waiter's suggestion, he could apply to be a teacher and approach Ye Lingling as one, which wouldn't seem out of place.

"You're right. Wandering around in the Soul Master world, never knowing where the next meal comes from, it's better to find a decent academy and secure a stable job."

The waiter puffed up with pride and then added, "Sir, becoming a teacher isn't easy. In my humble opinion, it wouldn't be too late for you to review the knowledge in the book thoroughly before applying."

"As for the academy's location..."

In the afternoon, Qin Yuan arrived at the entrance of the Plant Junior Soul Master Academy.

The Plant Academy was divided into junior, intermediate, and senior divisions. It was the most established academy in the Silves Kingdom.

The three academies were adjacent to each other, their scale surpassing even that of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Qin Yuan sighed inwardly.

Back then, he had considered attending intermediate or senior Soul Master academies.

It was a shame that after junior Soul Master academies, there were no work-study spots. Furthermore, he needed to save money to acquire Soul Rings and simply didn't have the extra funds for tuition. He had no choice but to rely on himself.

As he walked to the academy entrance, he felt somewhat out of place.

As expected, he was stopped by the gatekeeper.

Seeing his extraordinary demeanor, the gatekeeper patiently asked, "Sir, if you're looking for someone, I can help relay a message for you. Without permission from the academic affairs office, I'm afraid I cannot let you enter the academy."

Putting his thoughts aside, Qin Yuan stated his intention, "I am a Soul Master and wish to apply for a teaching position here. Could you please help relay a message for me, young man?"