Crazy-Gossiping-C60

Chapter 60

After arranging everything for Wu Luchen, the Melon-Eating System started complaining again.

【If it weren’t for Qi Er not being enough of a tactful person, would we be struggling like this now?】

【If the auction house had been opened earlier, you’d be a rich lady by now! You’re not any worse than Yu Tao!】

Ning Xu, “…Thank you for thinking so highly of me.”

To compare her with the goddess Yu Tao, and to have such a high opinion of her—one could only say that this was truly the work of her good partner, the Melon-Eating System.

The Melon-Eating System continued complaining, 【Qi Er should stop getting chased and get killed.】

【If he’s chased again, don’t even think about us saving him!】

It had always been vengeful. Qi Er’s lack of tact had placed him on the Melon-Eating System’s blacklist.

【This person just has an untrustworthy face. If it weren’t for his auction house, who would bother with him? Compared to him, Wu Luchen looks much more honest.】

Wu Luchen: ……

If this was a compliment, he would accept it.

【This time, we need to get more benefits from the Wu family.】

【These big cultivation families are always reluctant to let their bloodline fall outside.】

【Although Wu Luchen’s situation doesn’t quite count as being lost outside, he was always under the Wu family’s nose, and they didn’t know he had any blood relation with them.】

【We helped the Wu family head gain an extra grandson, so the reward should be nothing less.】

Ning Xu, “You’re right. So, how much longer until we reach Xingtao City?”

The Melon-Eating System, 【We’ll definitely get there today.】

“Good.”

Due to the lack of spirit stones, Ning Xu and her group mostly relied on light steps for their journey, only occasionally using a teleportation array.

When the Melon-Eating System thought about how there were not only a reincarnated powerhouse in their group, but also someone who had once reached the Mahayana Stage, and yet in the end, they couldn’t even afford a long-distance teleportation array, it could only sigh at the heavens.

What was going on?

How did they end up like this?

A reincarnated powerhouse was one thing, after all, he had lost his past memories. The great power from his past life had never lacked spirit stones, but what did that have to do with his reincarnation?

Nothing at all, so lacking spirit stones could be excused. But Qingjiu Xian hadn’t managed to accumulate any wealth and had squandered it all away with his love-struck brain. The Melon-Eating System truly looked down on him!

Qingjiu Xian could have had abundant wealth and been the richest in their team, but he missed the chance—was this supposed to happen? No, it shouldn’t!

The rest of the journey passed amid the Melon-Eating System’s incessant complaints.

Ning Xu rubbed her temples and said, “You really know how to complain.”

The Melon-Eating System responded subtly, 【I’m doing alright, I’ve been quite restrained because I was afraid you’d think I was annoying.】

Ning Xu, …

Qingjiu Xian: …

On this journey, he was the one who got scolded the most.

And yet, he could only pretend he didn’t hear anything.

If it weren’t for his age and experience, he might have exposed himself.

Luckily, his mentality was good. Even after being scolded mercilessly, he could smile without showing a hint of frustration.

When they arrived outside Xingtao City, Ning Xu looked up slightly at the grand and towering city wall in front of her. The wall appeared to be quite old, but the years hadn’t dulled its appeal; instead, it gave it a unique charm.

The three characters “Xingtao City” on it were written in a wild, free-spirited style, and looking at them for too long could give one a slightly drunken feeling.

The Melon-Eating System commented, 【These characters were left by the first city lord of Xingtao City. She was a calligrapher and wrote excellent characters. When she wrote these words, she had already gained a glimpse of the Dao.】

Ning Xu asked, “What was her Dao?”

The Melon-Eating System slowly replied, 【It was freedom.】

【She longed for freedom and didn’t like being bound.】

【So, she was the shortest-serving city lord in the history of Xingtao City.】

【She only served for a year before traveling the world.】

【But she was also the most well-liked city lord in history.】

While listening to the Melon-Eating System’s explanation, Ning Xu and her teammates walked toward the city.

Just as they were about to enter the main gate, the guards stopped them.

“Who are you?”

Ning Xu asked Wu Luchen beside her, “Do we need to be inspected to enter Xingtao City?”

Wu Luchen shook his head, puzzled, “We didn’t need to before.” If they had needed to before, he would have reminded Ning Xu.

Ning Xu took out her disciple token and signaled her teammates to do the same.

“We are disciples of the Wenxin Sect, and it’s the sect’s family visit holiday. We’re accompanying our teammate to visit his family.”

After seeing their disciple tokens, the guard’s expression softened slightly, but he still asked in a professional tone, “Where do your relatives live in Xingtao City? What is their surname? What is their name? What do they do for a living?”

This question could only be answered by Wu Luchen.

He scratched his head and said earnestly, “I’m the son of a Wu family guard. We live on Bicao Street, and the family head’s name is Wu Xiao…”

Hearing his introduction, the guard’s expression changed slightly.

“You… you’re visiting the Wu family?”

Upon hearing the guard’s words, Ning Xu and the others realized something was wrong.

“What happened to the Wu family?”

The guard sighed lightly, “Something indeed happened to them.”

Wu Luchen quickly asked, “What happened? Is it serious?”

The guard explained quietly, “A great demon from the Demonic race snuck into the city, and after severely injuring the Wu family’s Qilin son, it left. I heard that the his meridians were completely severed, and it’s uncertain whether he can cultivate in the future.”

After finishing his explanation, the guard shook his head regretfully.

Although he said this, once the meridians were severed, no matter how talented the person had been, their future was essentially ruined.

After hearing this explanation, Ning Xu seemed to understand. No wonder the city had suddenly been placed under martial law. It seemed that the demon who had hurt the person had not yet been caught.

After entering the city, they noticed the tense atmosphere. The residents of the city were moving hurriedly, not sparing even a glance at these outsiders.

The relationship between humans and demons had never been good.

The peace agreement between the two races would expire in just over four years.

With a great demon appearing in the city, the people were in panic.

If the demon could harm the Wu family, it might also strike others.

Ning Xu asked the Melon-Eating System, “The agreement is still in place, but the great demon can still hurt people?”

The Melon-Eating System scoffed, 【The agreement only limits most demons, but private disputes are beyond its reach.】 Obviously, the great demon’s attack on the Wu family’s Qilin son was due to personal enmity.

Wu Luchen was anxious to return home, and Ning Xu and her group didn’t linger at the city gates. They followed him and rushed back to the Wu family.

As they neared the Wu family, the guards at the entrance immediately recognized Wu Luchen.

The guard greeted him warmly, “Xiaochun, you’re back!”

Wu Luchen nodded vigorously and introduced, “These are my fellow disciples, accompanying me to visit my family.”

The guard said, “Take your disciples to the Qingchen Courtyard. The family head is busy and likely won’t be able to meet with you.”

“Good!”

Once inside the Wu family, even Ning Xu and the others could feel the subdued atmosphere. The servants moved quickly, their faces filled with clear worry.

Ning Xu asked Wu Luchen beside her, “Who is the Qilin son of the Wu family?”

Wu Luchen replied with a low tone, “He’s the only son of the third house. He’s righteous and always treats me well, never acting arrogant, very down-to-earth.”

Ning Xu asked again, “Is this Qilin son married?”

Wu Luchen looked at her with surprise. Although he didn’t understand why she asked, he still honestly replied, “No, he once said he wouldn’t marry until he reached the Nascent Soul stage. Currently, he should be at the early Golden Core stage.”

He then carefully glanced at the Innocent Cultivator beside them.

Why was the team leader suddenly asking about the Qilin son’s marriage?

The Innocent Cultivator, with his beautiful eyes slightly lowered, quietly followed Ning Xu’s side.

The next moment, the Melon-Eating System lazily said, 【Severed meridians, broken engagement, entering a low period in life, meeting an all-knowing grandfather—this is the usual script for the Dragon Overlord. Clearly, the Wu family’s Qilin son can’t become the Dragon Overlord.

Not to mention he doesn’t even have a marriage to cancel, but as for the all-knowing grandfather—do we have anyone here more knowledgeable than me?】

【No!】

【So, he’s destined to never meet this grandfather.】

Ning Xu, “…”

【Anyway, the Dragon Overlord isn’t popular in my world, but the beautiful, strong, and tragic ones are.】

As it happens, they have one such person in their team.

Ning Xu casually agreed, “Indeed, who doesn’t like the beautiful, strong, and tragic type?”

The Melon-Eating System chuckled ambiguously.

Ning Xu continued slowly, “After such a big incident, the entire Wu family is now enveloped in gloom.”

The Melon-Eating System, 【So…】

“So, it’s time for something happy to happen to dispel the Wu family’s gloom.”

The Melon-Eating System immediately understood Ning Xu’s implication and excitedly said, 【Exactly!】

“Now, it’s time for Wu Luchen to reveal his true identity and claim his heritage.”

“They lost a Qilin son, but the Wu family will gain a body refining genius.”

【Exactly!】

Wu Luchen: … A body refining genius?

Who? Him? He suddenly became a genius? When did this happen? How come he didn’t know about it?

Before he could dwell on his sense of loss, Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System’s conversation had already swept it away.

These two truly wouldn’t let go of any opportunity!

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—The term “麒麟子” (qílín zǐ) in Chinese literally means “Qilin Son.” The word “麒麟” (qílín) refers to a mythical Chinese creature, often regarded as a symbol of good fortune, righteousness, and strength, similar to a unicorn in Western mythology. In traditional Chinese culture, the term “麒麟子” is used metaphorically to describe a young person who is exceptionally talented or virtuous, often referred to as a “prodigy” or a “genius.”

So, in this context, “麒麟子” is not just any son, but specifically a son of great talent or potential. Translating it as “Qilin Son” preserves the metaphorical meaning, indicating that the character is highly regarded for their abilities.