Chapter 54: Xiao Wu Gets a Clothing-Related Quest
This was Xiao Wu's first time using a Mission Card.
Under everyone's gaze, her little heart began to pound, and she grew a little excited.
The next moment.
Xiao Wu held the Mission Card in her left hand and was about to send a wisp of Soul Power into it with her right.
Just then, Ning Rongrong hurried forward and grabbed Xiao Wu's right hand.
"Rongrong, what's wrong?" Xiao Wu looked at Ning Rongrong, confusion in her beautiful eyes.
"Oh, Xiao Wu, did you forget?" Ning Rongrong said. "You have to be closer to Boss Li to use the Mission Card. Otherwise, you might end up having to serve those stinking old men!"
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong pulled Xiao Wu closer to Boss Li.
"That's right, Xiao Wu. Listen to Rongrong!" Zhu Zhuqing smiled faintly and chimed in.
As they spoke, Ning Rongrong had already dragged Xiao Wu, stumbling, to stand in front of Boss Li.
Then Ning Rongrong slipped off to the side.
"Oh, Rongrong. I was so nervous just now that I forgot all about that!" Xiao Wu said, a little embarrassed.
"It's fine!" Ning Rongrong smiled and replied warmly.
Then she looked at Boss Li and said with a mischievous grin, "Boss Li, you just stand right there. If Xiao Wu gets some special quest, you'll be in for a treat..."
These Mission Cards.
Sometimes their quests were perfectly respectable, like hunting Soul Beasts or defeating Dai Mubai—things related to a Soul Master's everyday life.
Other times, their quests were extremely improper. Hugging, feeding someone, washing their feet, interlocking fingers, and the like were all social quests.
When it came to social quests, girls were picky about who they did them with.
No girl would want to interact socially with a guy who seemed sleazy and looked unkempt.
For example, no girl would want to interlock fingers with Ma Hongjun, Zhao Wuji, or Flender, or feed them or wash their feet.
The same went for boys.
Surely no boy could feel attracted to—or even get turned on by—typical characters like Sister Feng or Sister Watermelon!
If Tang San were here, Xiao Wu might have gone over to him before accepting the quest.
But Tang San wasn't here.
Xiao Wu's best option was to stay close to Boss Li, so she wouldn't get a social-interaction quest.
"Sure, I'll stand right here. Xiao Wu, go ahead and accept your quest!" Boss Li replied warmly with a faint smile.
"Thank you!" Xiao Wu said.
At that moment.
Xiao Wu stood very close to Boss Li.
She was much shorter than he was.
They were so close that Xiao Wu could clearly sense the warmth and dependability in the aura he gave off.
Without realizing it, the tall and gentle Li Haiyun made her feel a little more trusting.
Xiao Wu felt shy and lowered her head slightly, looking at the slanted tips of her pink cloth shoes.
Then.
Xiao Wu didn't hesitate any longer. She held the Mission Card in her left hand and sent a wisp of Soul Power into it with her right.
Immediately.
Several lines of black text appeared on the Mission Card.
"I-I got a Black Grade Quest?"
Seeing the black writing, Xiao Wu could hardly believe it.
She knew from Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing that Black Grade Quest rewards were quite generous.
Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda had become the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda after she completed two Black Grade Quests.
Thump, thump!
Xiao Wu's little heart began to beat excitedly.
She started reading her Black Grade Quest.
Quest Rank: [Black Grade] Quest Details: [1—Laundry Quest and 2—Sew a New Outfit Quest. Quest 1: Wash the clothes worn by the nearest Soul Master (gender unrestricted), including their undergarments, for three days. Quest 2: During those three days, carefully sew a new outfit for that Soul Master (gender unrestricted).] Quest Type: [Public] Quest Reward: [3 Purple-Grade Instant Completion Cards.] Quest Rating: [A rating system has been introduced. The Soul Master (gender unrestricted) will rate your performance while you complete "Quest 1" and "Quest 2."] Note 1: [The ratings are Best, Good, Average, and Worst!] Note 2: [A Best rating earns 5 Purple-Grade Instant Completion Cards; a Good rating earns 4; an Average rating leaves the reward unchanged; a Worst rating reduces the reward to just 1 card.] Note 3: [You must complete both "Quest 1" and "Quest 2" to receive the reward.] Note 4: [Purple-Grade Instant Completion Card: After use, you can immediately complete any one specified Purple Grade or lower-ranked quest you have already accepted and receive its reward at once. Send a wisp of Soul Power into it to use it!]
Reading the contents of the Mission Card, Xiao Wu froze.
She hadn't expected to have to wash the clothes of the nearest Soul Master for three days.
She even had to carefully sew a new outfit for him herself!
The quest didn't specify whether this Soul Master had to be male or female.
But...
The nearest Soul Master seemed to be Boss Li!
In an instant, two crimson clouds appeared on Xiao Wu's pretty face. She felt terribly shy.
She had never washed a male Soul Master's clothes before, let alone his undergarments!
And she even had to sew him a whole new outfit!
Even her closest friend, Third Brother, had never received that kind of treatment!
Should I do this quest? Xiao Wu wondered, torn.
But.
After thinking it over carefully, she realized that if she could get the Purple-Grade Instant Completion Cards,
she could give two to Ning Rongrong and let her instantly complete two Soul Beast-hunting quests.
That would save the lives of a full forty Soul Beasts!
The reward tempted Xiao Wu.
To protect those forty Soul Beasts from being hunted by Ning Rongrong, she felt she had to step forward and complete this somewhat embarrassing quest.
When Boss Li saw the quest details in his mind, the corner of his mouth twitched.
It actually wants Xiao Wu to wash my clothes, including my more private undergarments, and even sew me a new outfit?
This quest is ridiculous!
Boss Li had hoped Xiao Wu would receive a quest that would keep her away from Tang San or make Tang San suffer.
He hadn't expected the quest to have Xiao Wu take care of one of the four essentials of his daily life—clothing!
Maybe the system thinks I'm all alone and deliberately arranged this quest so Xiao Wu could take care of me?
Boss Li felt a flicker of goodwill toward the quest system.
But then he thought it over again.
If Xiao Wu hadn't stood close to him when she used the Mission Card, someone else would surely be the one enjoying the benefits.
All he could say was, fate had brought this upon him!
Since the quest had arrived, he would accept it!
Boss Li didn't object to the quest at all. After all, he was the one who'd enjoy the benefits.
Whether Xiao Wu wanted to complete it was entirely up to her.
Boss Li wouldn't interfere with her making the right choice for herself.
"Xiao Wu, what quest did you get?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.
"Xiao Wu, is the quest type public?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly.
Xiao Wu blushed and said, "I got a Black Grade Quest, and its type is public. The quest is..."
When it came to the quest details, Xiao Wu faltered, unable to get the words out.
But when she said she had received a Black Grade Quest,
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both trembled, their beautiful eyes glinting.
The Passersby nearby heard that Sister Xiao Wu had received such a high-ranked quest and likewise looked envious and astonished.
"That's great, Xiao Wu!" Ning Rongrong said with a radiant smile. "I knew your luck would be good! You got a Black Grade Quest right off the bat. Haha!"
"Congratulations, Xiao Wu!" Zhu Zhuqing said beside her.
"Mm!" Xiao Wu nodded, feeling that she really had been lucky.
At the same time.
Ning Rongrong noticed that Xiao Wu still hadn't revealed the details of her quest, and that her cheeks were flushed and hot. She looked embarrassed.
Ning Rongrong immediately guessed it might be something improper, and her smile turned mischievous.
Zhu Zhuqing, who had some experience by now, quickly guessed what was going on too, and smiled faintly.
"Xiao Wu, you're acting suspicious! Hehe!" Ning Rongrong teased. "Let Zhuqing and me see the quest!"
"Okay, Rongrong, Zhuqing." Xiao Wu nodded and said gently. "I'll show you."
As she spoke, Xiao Wu generously handed her Black Grade Mission Card to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had been the ones to introduce Xiao Wu to the Quest Card Shop, so Xiao Wu trusted the sisters very much.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing immediately read through it.
The more Ning Rongrong read, the wider her mischievous grin grew.
Zhu Zhuqing also gave a naughty smile.
As someone who'd been through it herself, Zhu Zhuqing saw Xiao Wu's shy expression and was reminded of how she'd looked back then...
Just a few days ago, Zhu Zhuqing had been just as shy.
"Zhuqing, what do you think of Xiao Wu's quest?" Ning Rongrong asked, turning to her.
"I don't have much of an opinion," Zhu Zhuqing said, shaking her head. "It depends on Xiao Wu and whether she wants to complete it."
Ning Rongrong nodded. "That's true. It's entirely up to you, Xiao Wu."
"Xiao Wu, are you going to do this quest?" Ning Rongrong asked with concern. "If you want to complete it, Zhuqing and I will help you!"
As she spoke, Ning Rongrong glanced at the reward on the Mission Card, then said, "The rewards on this card don't seem to be much use to you right now, Xiao Wu. If you don't want to do the quest, just go through the motions!"
Chapter 55: This Reward Can Protect Soul Beasts
Ning Rongrong was pretty considerate of Xiao Wu's feelings.
From a practical perspective, Ning Rongrong thought Xiao Wu probably wouldn't do this quest.
After all, the Purple-Grade Instant Completion Card wasn't of much use to Xiao Wu at the moment.