Mission, Qinghe Wolf Demon!

One month later, early September.

Mu Xingqi had completely adapted to the improvement in his cultivation.

And, without realizing it, he had also developed the good habit of practicing swordplay daily.

Although he had now mastered the Perfection level of the Nan Sword Art, he always felt that his experience with the sword art was directly instilled by the system. He could execute it, but it always lacked a certain charm.

It was as if he were merely imitating a standard, without his own insights.

Upon realizing this shortcoming, he began practicing swordplay daily. Though the process was tedious and boring, he did gain some personal insights.

He believed this would definitely be of help to his future swordsmanship.

After sheathing his sword, Mu Xingqi prepared to go to the Internal Affairs Hall to pick up a mission.

After all, he still didn't have a stable source of Spirit Stones and could only barely gather enough for simulations by completing family missions.

"Sigh, if only I could set up a business to earn Spirit Stones, then I wouldn't have to worry about not having enough every month."

But then again, setting up a business also required Spirit Stones, and what kind of business could earn Spirit Stones was also a problem.

He could only say that he was thinking too one-sidedly.

He arrived at the Internal Affairs Hall.

This time, Mu Xingqi received a different kind of mission.

Exterminate Yao for Qinghe Village: Recently, a Wolf Demon appeared in Qinghe Village, south of Muye Mountain, causing considerable harm to the village. Nearly ten people have already been brutally killed by the Wolf Demon.

Target Details: Wolf Demon, Yao Beast rank, Qi Cultivation mid-stage. Has not mastered any innate divine abilities. Previously, a disciple at the fourth layer of Qi Cultivation took on the mission and returned severely injured. It is recommended that those at the fifth layer of Qi Cultivation or above accept it.

Mission Reward: 20 Contribution Points.

"20 Contribution Points can be exchanged for 20 Spirit Stones! As long as I complete this mission, I'll have enough Spirit Stones for one simulation."

Thinking this, Mu Xingqi decisively accepted the mission and then rushed straight towards the south of Muye Mountain, as Qinghe Village was located to the south of Muye Mountain.

Qinghe Village actually belonged to the Mu Family's influence. There were four large villages surrounding Muye Mountain.

And Qinghe Village was one of them.

Every year, disciples from the Mu Family's branch lineages were selected from these four villages.

As for why he called them large villages, it was because these villages, despite their names, were comparable in scale to small towns in his previous life.

They had a resident population of tens of thousands.

But even with such a large population, each village only sent fewer than ten disciples with Spiritual Root talent to Muye Mountain for cultivation each year.

At this point, Mu Xingqi also arrived in front of Qinghe Village.

What met his eyes was a tall archway built of granite, with the words "Qinghe Village" carved in ornate script.

"Looks like I've arrived," Mu Xingqi murmured. Without delay, he headed straight for the Village Chief's residence.

As for how he knew where the Village Chief lived? Naturally, he didn't know, but he could still ask for directions.

He happened to encounter a mother and daughter walking by, and Mu Xingqi quickly stepped forward to ask.

The mother and daughter told him truthfully. After Mu Xingqi cupped his hands in thanks, he hurried away.

Watching Mu Xingqi's receding figure, the daughter who had just been asked for directions curiously asked, "Mother, who is that big brother?"

The daughter was indeed innocent and cute, only reaching his knees. She was biting her little hand and spoke in a milky voice.

"I don't know him either."

"Then why were you talking so easily and smiling? I thought Mother knew him?"

The mother smiled and said, "You'll know when you grow up. That child was quite enthusiastic, so naturally, Mother responded enthusiastically."

"However, looking at his clothes and demeanor, he is definitely the young master of a prominent family."

"What is a prominent family?"

"A prominent family is..."

Returning to Mu Xingqi, with his current swift pace, it didn't take long for him to reach the Village Chief's house.

Knock! Knock, knock!

Mu Xingqi first knocked three times.

Soon, a figure opened the door. Contrary to the kind old grandfather Mu Xingqi had imagined, the Village Chief of Qinghe Village turned out to be a burly, strong man?

Mu Xingqi asked uncertainly, "Are you the Village Chief of Qinghe Village?"

The burly man was initially wondering who this young man before him was. He was definitely not from Qinghe Village.

It wasn't because the young man was particularly handsome, but rather, the burly man could immediately tell that the young man possessed a unique aura.

He was definitely extraordinary!

So, with a smile, he respectfully replied, "Indeed, I am!"

"Oh! The accent is quite fitting," Mu Xingqi thought to himself, without revealing his thoughts.

"I've come to eliminate the Wolf Demon for you. You lead the way, I want to scout it out right now!" Mu Xingqi stated his purpose directly.

"So it's an immortal from Muye Mountain! Forgive my lack of proper welcome... I... I am Daniu, the village chief of Qinghe Village!"

Daniu realized he had spoken incorrectly and immediately corrected himself, even deliberately changing his previously strong accent, though his speech became somewhat slow.

"No need to be so formal, just relax," Mu Xingqi gestured.

He actually quite liked Daniu's accent just now.

"Take me to where the Wolf Demon appears."

"Yes! Immortal Master, please follow me."

Led by Daniu, Mu Xingqi arrived at a secret forest behind Qinghe Village.

"This Wolf Demon, it only appeared last week, and before that, several men from our village were harmed by it."

"We were thinking of fighting back, but that Wolf Demon is too wicked. We had no choice but to ask an Immortal Master like you for help."

"An Immortal Master came three days ago, but they couldn't handle the Wolf Demon and ended up running back with serious injuries."

"So, Immortal Master, are you sure you can handle this?"

As the burly man spoke quickly, his thick accent made Mu Xingqi struggle to keep up.

However, he still understood and said calmly, "I'll observe first, and then act accordingly!"

"Alright."

Just as the two continued forward, a scream suddenly came from ahead!

"Ah! Help!"

Both of them recognized it as a woman's cry for help.

Mu Xingqi immediately drew his sword and dashed forward with a flash step.

Indeed, a woman was stumbling towards him, holding a little girl in her arms.

Behind them, a Wolf Demon as large as a person was charging at them.

Wasn't this the mother and child he had asked for directions from earlier in front of Qinghe Village?

However, at this moment, Mu Xingqi had no time to think; saving them was the priority!

He raised his sword and instantly unleashed a dark green sword energy. Under his precise control, it struck the Wolf Demon squarely.

"Awooo!" The Wolf Demon was repelled, forced to watch its intended meal escape as it let out an enraged howl.

At this moment, Daniu finally rushed over, seeing Mu Xingqi repel the Wolf Demon with a single sword strike.

"Immortal Master, your skills are truly amazing!"

Mu Xingqi gave Daniu a speechless glance before saying, "Take the mother and daughter ahead and leave! I'll deal with this Wolf Demon!"

"Alright!" Daniu immediately responded, picking up the little girl with one hand and pulling the mother with the other. "Xiao Qing's mother, hurry and come with me!"

Daniu knew that ordinary people like them would not only be unable to help the Immortal Master if they stayed but would also hinder him, so it was better to leave.

Seeing Daniu lead the mother and daughter away, you felt relieved.

After all, it was too dangerous for these ordinary people to stay here, making it difficult for him to concentrate on dealing with the Wolf Demon before him.

"Come on! Husky!" Mu Xingqi pointed his sword forward.

The Wolf Demon's fur was black with white patches, strongly resembling a husky from his previous life.

The Wolf Demon seemed to have some intelligence, knowing that the human before it had ruined its good deed – it could have had a hearty meal.

Although it didn't know what "Husky" meant, it knew it wasn't a compliment.

It pushed off with its front paws, used its hind legs forcefully, and leaped high, pouncing towards Mu Xingqi