Crazy-Gossiping-C73

Chapter 73

Although the Melon-Eating System had already planned everything out thoroughly, Ning Xu still spoke the plain truth.

“The Goddess probably doesn’t even know Elder Wu exists.”

After all, between the two of them, one was a renowned Goddess with countless admirers, while the other was merely an obscure sect elder who had been abducted for a hundred years.

Elder Wu knew of Yu Tao Goddess, but Goddess had likely never even heard of Elder Wu’s name.

The Melon-Eating System became even more excited upon hearing this.

【They are completely mismatched. If they actually end up together, it would definitely be Elder Wu reaching beyond his station.】

【Now this is a challenge!】

Ning Xu nodded in agreement. “Indeed.”

She asked the Melon-Eating System, “Are there currently any guides on how to cling to a rich lady?”

【Let me search… Ah, found it—wait, actually, no.】

The system clicked its metaphorical tongue.

【The entertainment options in the cultivation world are still too limited. There’s not even something like this.】

Ning Xu understood immediately. Without hesitation, she said, “Since there isn’t one, I plan to write a handbook for Elder Wu on how to win over a rich lady in a short time.”

The Melon-Eating System was thrilled.

【Brilliant move, Host!】

The others: …

This person and this system—how could they come up with such wild ideas?

They’re even thinking of publishing a handbook? If they actually release one, could the rest of them get a look too?

Back in her previous life, Ning Xu had been an internet-savvy girl, familiar with both common and special tactics. The only issue was…

“How do I casually pass the handbook to Elder Wu without making it obvious?”

The Melon-Eating System suggested,

【Why not write a few more copies and give one to every male cultivator we know?】

【That way, it won’t stand out.】

Second Young Master Wu: !!!

Cousin: !!!

They were included too?!

Honestly, while they had no idea how to capture the heart of a rich lady, as a bunch of single men, their curiosity was already piqued.

The Melon-Eating System continued,

【Of course, the Innocent Cultivator doesn’t need one.】

【After all, who could be wealthier than you in the future?!】

【One day, you will be the richest rich lady!】

Second Young Master Wu, Cousin, Clear Wine Immortal, Qin Rilu: …

Ning Xu casually remarked, “Your ability to sell dreams is as strong as ever. I’ll accept this one for now.”

“Alright, then it’s settled.”

The family banquet concluded, and Ning Xu and her teammates headed back to their temporary residence. Meanwhile, Second Young Master Wu and his cousin had their own plans.

As soon as their group dispersed, Second Young Master Wu elbowed his cousin and teased, “So, you ate an entire basket of garlic and didn’t even tell me? Are we still brothers or not?”

At the mention of this, even the usually gentle and refined cousin looked a bit awkward.

He cleared his throat and said, “Well, that girl is now married and living a good life. If she had married me, she probably wouldn’t be as happy.”

Second Young Master Wu burst out laughing. “Then you actually did a good deed.”

After joking around, the cousin’s expression turned serious. “Those two voices we heard earlier…?”

Second Young Master Wu raised a finger to his lips in a silencing gesture.

“Shh, that’s not something we should meddle in. Just enjoy the gossip, but beyond that…”

It’s best not to get involved at all.

The cousin clearly shared the same sentiment, nodding seriously.

—

Elder Wu Chichun arrived sooner than expected.

Three days after the family banquet—just one day before the official recognition ceremony—Elder Wu Chichun and the North-South Peak Master arrived.

They had traveled via teleportation arrays, so they didn’t appear travel-worn at all.

Ning Xu and her teammates went to the Wu family’s gate to welcome them.

The moment the Melon-Eating System saw Elder Wu Chichun, it sighed dramatically.

【Same situation, different fate.】

【Both were targeted by female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect, both are handsome and refined. Yet Elder Wu Chichun got captured and enslaved for a hundred years, while our Innocent Cultivator remained unscathed, living a peaceful life under your protection.】

【This is the difference between people.】

Ning Xu also sighed. “…Good thing Elder Wu can’t hear you.” Otherwise, wouldn’t he be furious?

Elder Wu: … He did hear it.

Over the past couple of days, news of Lan Chun Honored One’s disciple being murdered had spread across half the cultivation world.

Lan Chun Honored One was furious and vowed to make the culprit suffer a fate worse than death.

When Elder Wu Chichun learned that her disciple had likely died in Xingtao City, he immediately suspected that Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System were involved.

And as it turned out, he was right. Even Lan Chun herself probably never expected that her disciple would run headfirst into an unmovable wall.

The Melon-Eating System was unconcerned.

【I was just stating the truth.】

Then, shifting gears, it added,

【Tomorrow is the official recognition ceremony.】

【For the sake of the Wu family patriarch, Goddess will definitely make an appearance.】

【Whether Elder Wu can seize this opportunity and cling to the Goddess’s thigh is up to him.】

In Ning Xu’s storage bag lay the handbook she had painstakingly compiled over the past two nights: How to Capture a Rich Lady’s Heart in a Short Time.

All she could do was hope that this strategy guide would be of some help to Elder Wu.

Elder Wu: …

Of course, this booklet couldn’t just be handed over outright.

As before, that would be too abrupt.

She needed to first steer the conversation in the right direction and then casually bring out the booklet…

Since Wu Luchen was the main figure of tomorrow’s recognition ceremony, he also wanted to lend a hand to his family’s elder.

He deliberately set things up, saying, “I heard that Goddess will be attending my recognition ceremony tomorrow.”

The moment thw word, Goddess, was spoken, Ning Xu’s teammates and the two elders all put on expressions of surprise.

Elder Wu Chichun: “Really?”

He smiled faintly, his expression suddenly becoming more animated. “I have long admired the Goddess, but unfortunately, I have never had the chance to meet her.”

The North-South Peak Master clapped him on the shoulder and teased, “I didn’t take you for someone who admires the Goddess. Well, no worries—you’ll get your chance tomorrow.”

Seizing the opportunity, Ning Xu chimed in.

“Elder Wu, Goddess has many admirers. Even the City Lord’s second son was once one of them.”

“Although that man was later exposed as a scumbag, it still highlights how popular the Goddess is.”

“It won’t be easy to gain her favor.”

Elder Wu Chichun sighed, his tone carrying a hint of melancholy. “I’m not very good at charming female cultivators. She probably won’t even notice me.”

Ning Xu pulled out the handbook she had been working on.

“Elder Wu, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Maybe you should take a look at this?”

Elder Wu Chichun took the booklet, and the North-South Peak Master, intrigued, asked, “Are there more? I’d like one too.”

Both elders were easygoing, so his interest didn’t seem odd.

Ning Xu generously handed him a copy as well.

Elder Wu Chichun and the North-South Peak Master opened their booklets at almost the same time.

As soon as they saw the strategy tips on the first page, they froze.

Then, they shook their heads and chuckled.

Elder Wu Chichun hesitated. “This… this…”

The Melon-Eating System laughed arrogantly.

【Host, with your handbook, there’s no way Elder Wu won’t win over Goddess!】