Chapter 78

Lan Chun’s romantic escapades were something that Goddess Yu Tao had naturally heard of. But it was only hearsay. Both of them were at the Body Integration Stage, but in Goddess Yu Tao’s view, Lan Chun was nothing more than a cultivator who relied on dual cultivation to improve her strength—someone not worth mentioning, certainly not someone she could compare herself to. They were from different worlds and had never interacted, so there were no conflicts between them.

Goddess Yu Tao glanced at the elder Wu sitting in front of her. He did indeed have some commendable traits. A male cultivator like him might seem rare to Lan Chun, but to Goddess Yu Tao, he was nothing special.

Goddess Yu Tao did not have any deep hatred for Lan Chun. She had never considered taking Lan Chun’s life, but…

While Elder Wu anxiously awaited her response, Goddess Yu Tao finally spoke, “In the interest of… and the peach blossom wine recipe, I agree to your request.”

Goddess Yu Tao was a sound cultivator, and there was a saying in the cultivation world that sound cultivators often kill without leaving a trace. There was nothing wrong with that.

However, as a pure third-generation cultivator, Goddess Yu Tao rarely took matters into her own hands. The last time she had personally killed someone was probably hundreds of years ago.

Most of the time, she remained detached from worldly disputes. On one hand, she didn’t lack resources and had no need to compete with others. On the other hand, she wasn’t short of people trying to flatter her. Those who annoyed her were dealt with by others on her behalf.

But this time, to show her sincerity, she decided to take action herself.

She turned to Elder Wu. “Prepare yourself. As soon as the banquet is over, we’ll make our move.”

Elder Wu sighed in relief. He clasped his hands together and said, “Thank you, Goddess.”

—

After Elder Wu returned to his seat, Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System were deep in conversation.

The Melon-Eating System was shouting, 【A battlefield! My favorite kind of battlefield!】

While eating the lavish food that the Wu family had prepared for the guests, Ning Xu looked at the three handsome male cultivators who were facing off from a distance and asked the Melon-Eating System, “What are the twins and the supreme furnace cauldron talking about?”

The Melon-Eating System chuckled, 【The twins are threatening the supreme furnace cauldron, telling him to stay away from the Goddess, or they’ll teach him a lesson. The supreme furnace cauldron hasn’t said anything yet. Looks like his combat power is lacking.】

【At a time like this, he should be saying something like—‘The Goddess just wants my body,’ or ‘The Goddess loves to entangle me in dual cultivation, and I can’t help it!’ He has so many snarky things to say, but he’s silent!】

【I thought he was cunning, but he’s completely useless in front of these twins.】

【He’s really nothing special.】

Ning Xu couldn’t help but sigh. “With your combat power being so amazing, it’s such a waste to just eat melon with me.”

The Melon-Eating System replied, 【Hehe, you flatter me, Host.】

The Goddess herself, just returning to her seat: …

The fellow disciples who heard the thoughts: …

The Melon-Eating System grumbled, 【This is so boring. Can’t we have something more exciting?】

The Goddess: …What do you want, more excitement?

—

After setting up Elder Wu and the Goddess, Ning Xu finally had the time to focus on the Wu family.

In just a few short days, Wu Luchen had undergone a complete transformation. His face was still the same, but his aura was completely different.

The Melon-Eating System split its attention, 【The big fool has really turned into a presentable person.】

At that moment, Wu Luchen was standing next to the Wu family patriarch, wearing a polite smile. What used to be a shirt that could be bought for a few low-grade spirit stones was now replaced by a high-end magical robe worth a fortune. His body, once devoid of any accessories, now had treasures scattered around.

After the recognition banquet, Ning Xu and her companions went to congratulate Wu Luchen. Now that he was part of the Wu family, the resources and attention he received were on a completely different level from before, and his status had risen significantly.

It could be said that Wu Luchen was no longer the same person.

The Wu family patriarch smiled at Ning Xu and said, “Friend, you truly are a benefactor to my Wu family.” If it weren’t for Ning Xu, Wu Luchen wouldn’t have enhanced his aptitude, wouldn’t have become a body refining genius, and most importantly, wouldn’t have succeeded in his recognition. In both of these matters, Ning Xu had played a significant role.

Ning Xu humbly replied, “You’re too kind, Patriarch.” While she had contributed, she had also gained a lot in return, such as taking several treasures from the patriarch’s private vault.

The Wu family patriarch warmly continued his conversation with Ning Xu when, suddenly, the Melon-Eating System exclaimed.

【Exciting, I didn’t expect the battlefield to not thrill me, but now the combat scene is getting my blood boiling!】

While Ning Xu responded to the Wu family patriarch, she asked, “What combat scene?”

The Melon-Eating System quickly explained, 【Elder Wu used himself as bait to lure Lan Chun to the Wu family’s back garden.】

【As soon as they were in the secluded garden, Lan Chun eagerly started flirting with Elder Wu.】

【Really, Lan Chun may not be a good person, but she’s definitely a master at flirting.】

【Elder Wu was both embarrassed and angry after hearing her words. If this weren’t a trap, we’d probably be witnessing some interesting scenes right about now.】

Wu family patriarch: ???

What’s that noise?

One of the voices sounded suspiciously like Ning Xu’s, but she didn’t say anything. What does ‘interesting scenes’ refer to?

Ning Xu: …

“You were talking about the combat scene?”

The Melon-Eating System: 【I was just setting the stage.】

“Okay, is the stage set?”

【It’s almost done. After Lan Chun said a lot of flirty things, Elder Wu couldn’t take it anymore and made a move on her! But you know, Elder Wu isn’t her match, and Lan Chun knows this too.】

【Just as Elder Wu was about to be taken away…】

The Melon-Eating System paused dramatically to build suspense.

Ning Xu pressed on, “Then what happened?”

【Then, music began to play in the garden.】

【The music grew faster and stronger, accompanied by a powerful killing intent. It was the Goddess taking action!】

【Lan Chun, caught off guard, said to Elder Wu, ‘You’re actually looking for another lover behind my back.’】

【Haha, looks like Elder Wu successfully latched onto the Goddess thanks to our peach blossom wine recipe.】

Wu family patriarch: ??? Suddenly hearing such explosive news, his heart was in turmoil. If the occasion were different, he’d rush to the back garden to see what was happening.

What is going on in the Wu family’s back garden? Did they offend someone? High-level cultivators fighting in his backyard? Will his garden survive this?

He continued to smile and thank Ning Xu, but both of them were distracted by the Melon-Eating System’s words.

【Lan Chun may be a bad person, but her combat power isn’t weak.】

【The Goddess has a higher cultivation, but her combat experience is clearly less than Lan Chun’s.】

Ning Xu furrowed her brows, “What should we do?” This kind of high-level cultivator battle was still too far beyond her. She wasn’t foolish enough to think she could join the battle and help Elder Wu. That would be as good as seeking death.

The Melon-Eating System casually replied, 【It’s not a big deal. The Goddess is a true third-generation cultivator, and her grandfather is currently the richest person in the cultivation world. She lacks nothing—she has so many magic treasures that she can’t use them all. Even if her practical combat experience is lacking, just the treasures she possesses would be enough to crush Lan Chun.】

At this point, the Melon-Eating System’s mood dropped dramatically.

It yelled, 【Host, get ready! Let’s open an auction house and make big money!】

【Let’s work to surpass the Goddess’s grandfather and become the new richest in the cultivation world!】

Everyone: …

Ning Xu: “Okay…”

The Melon-Eating System continued, 【By the way, in a few days, it’s the 3,000-year birthday of this wealthy patriarch. Let’s go join the fun!】

【Although Elder Wu hasn’t become a regular guest at the Goddess’s place yet, the Goddess already helped him deal with the female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect. A few invitations shouldn’t be a problem.】

【At that time, we can get a glimpse of the life we’ll soon lead as the cultivation world’s new richest!】

Everyone: …

Ning Xu: “…Sure!”

Even though they hadn’t started living that life yet, it didn’t stop the Melon-Eating System from fantasizing.

【Once we become the richest in the cultivation world, we can eat melon and watch dramas every day. Doesn’t that sound fun?】

Everyone: …