Jiang Tong: "A forcibly twisted melon quenches thirst, but a stolen melon is sweetest"

As soon as Jiang Tong speaking, Lu Changzhi did not rush to respond, but remained silent for a brief moment.

Immediately, Lu Changzhi said with a smile.

"That sounds interesting. How much longer?"

"I don't have a specific time. But if you'd like to go, I can arrange a spot for you."

"Is there still a quota?"

Lu Changzhi's expression shifted slightly, somewhat surprised.

Jiang Tong nodded and said.

"The World in the Painting has limited capacity, and naturally, good resources are contested by all sides. Initially, it was all about fighting, but as the competition increased, established rules gradually emerged. A power like the Jiang Clan only has three slots."

"Only three?"

Lu Changzhi spoke up.

"Then these spots seem to be extremely limited."

Lu Changzhi paused for a moment before continuing.

"Then I might need two. I have a disciple, and I plan to take him along, but I'm not sure if it's difficult to get a spot?"

Gu Chen's system is like a radar. Just now, the ancestor mentioned the World in the Painting, and the next moment, he learned from the system that Gu Chen's system had issued a mission.

The task was simply to check in at the World in the Painting.

It's alright.

At this moment, Jiang Tong spoke up.

"It's just a limited number of spots."

"If the Jiang Clan family goes, the final result is pretty much the same; they don't gain much. But if it were you, hehe."

Jiang Tong paused, a mysterious smile appearing on his face.

Lu Changzhi looked at Jiang Tong, they smiled at each other, and he said.

"Judging from this, it seems the ancestor has some explanation."

There must be some explanation for that.

Jiang Tong laughed heartily, then flicked his finger, and some information immediately entered Lu Changzhi's mind.

After digesting this information, Lu Changzhi turned to Jiang Tong and asked.

"Does the Ancestor mean I should subdue it?"

Based on the information Jiang Tong had just given him, this World in the Painting in the World in the Painting, although initially Jiang Tong had him understand it as a secret realm, actually seems to originate from an object.

In other words, the entire World in the Painting is actually constructed within an object called the "Scroll of the Falling Brush".

If one can subdue the object that Scroll of the Falling Brush, then the World in the Painting can be used for one's own purposes.

Judging from the information the ancestor just gave me, the overall inclination is quite obvious.

When Jiang Tong heard Lu Changzhi ask this question, he nodded and said...

Not many people know about these things.

"Now that you're going to participate, you should definitely go and give it a try."

"Of course, this matter is still quite difficult. This Scroll of the Falling Brush itself is not weak, and it has its own ideas. Making it work for you will be quite challenging."

Lu Changzhi nodded and smiled.

"Since the ancestor has said so, I will naturally give it a try and do my best. If it works, great; if not..."

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi suddenly thought of something and laughed.

"If being gentle doesn't work, try slapping me across the face."

Hearing Lu Changzhi say this, Jiang Tong smiled and shook his head, saying...

"Of course, it's difficult as it is. As a member of the Five Symbols Sect, one still needs to keep a trump card up one's sleeve."

As he spoke, Jiang Tong raised his hand and took out an object.

Lu Changzhi glanced at it, then blinked and said.

"Why did you suddenly bring out a melon like this?"

This melon looks very much like a melon.

The only difference is that the vine on this melon is not straight, nor is it slightly curved; instead, it twists and turns, like an extended version of Lazy Goat's hairstyle.

Jiang Tong said.

"This is called 'Forcibly Twisted Melon'. When you encounter the Artifact Spirit of the Scroll of the Falling Brush, take this out, and it will naturally recognize it."

Lu Changzhi nodded.

"So this is what it's used for."

Jiang Tong chuckled, then took out another melon, pointed his fingers like a sword, and swiftly sliced it open, handing it to Lu Changzhi.

"This is for eating."

Lu Changzhi took a bite, then his expression changed. He gave Jiang Tong a thumbs up and said...

"This melon is really good."

Jiang Tong lowered his voice.

"Forcibly Twisted Melon quenches thirst, but a stolen melon is the sweetest."

Lu Changzhi also lowered his voice.

Where did you steal it from?

Jiang Tong looked at Lu Changzhi and smiled knowingly.

"You're too young; stealing these melons will only turn them into fertilizer. If you think they're delicious, eat mine first."

After saying that, he gave Lu Changzhi a storage ring.

Lu Changzhi took it, probed it with his divine sense, and couldn't help but be moved, saying...

"They stole so much?!"

Jiang Tong and said.

"Just stealing a little bit doesn't really count as stealing. Since you're stealing melons, it has to be worthy of the word 'steal.' Eat as much as you want, and ask me for more when you're done."

After finishing his meal, Jiang Tong took out the small wooden plaque from the Huaxia Sect and threw it at Lu Changzhi, saying...

"Oh, and take this sign."

Lu Changzhi took the sign, glanced at it, and waited for Jiang Tong to explain without asking any questions.

Then Jiang Tong said...

"Li Baimei lived up to expectations and successfully gained the approval of the Huaxia Sect. This token is the benefit that the Jiang Clan received as the recommender. You should keep it; it will be quite useful in crucial moments."

Did Li Baimei fight for it?

Lu Changzhi looked at the small wooden sign deeply, seemingly lost in thought, and then spoke.

"Ancestor, you're just giving it to me like this? Doesn't the Jiang Clan have any objections?"

Jiang Tong smiled and said.

"Their resentment is so intense, it's like they think I can't see it."

"But none of that matters. Once you get to the World in the Painting and settle the matter of the Scroll of the Falling Brush, these people will naturally shut up."

After saying that, Jiang Tong got up and left.

After finishing his melon, Lu Changzhi stood up.

They took out several storage rings and divided the melon among themselves.

They divided the melons among everyone else first, and then came to Gu Chen's side.

At this moment, Gu Chen was still surprised that his system would have another sign-in task, and at the same time, he was wondering what kind of place this so-called World in the Painting was. He had never heard of this place before.

He was originally planning to ask his master about it, but unexpectedly, his master happened to send over a melon.

After three rounds of melons, Gu Chen spoke up and asked.

"Master, do you know about the World in the Painting?"

Upon hearing this, a satisfied smile immediately appeared on Lu Changzhi's face.

After a moment, he nodded and said.

"Right now, I know quite a lot. Tell me what you'd like to know?"

Gu Chen's expression immediately changed, and he asked.

"Where is this World in the Painting? Is it accessible to anyone?"

Lu Changzhi shook his head and said.

"There are some conditions for getting in, however,"

"It's alright. If you want to go, I'll take you. It'll be a good opportunity for you to get out and see the world."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen immediately offered Lu Changzhi a melon and said...

"Thank you, Master."