Chapter 77: Hoping the Goddess Will Help Me

The Melon-Eating System grumbled, 【As expected, Elder Wu is already at this age. Even if he wanted to rely on his looks, he can’t anymore.】

【It still has to be us.】

In the cultivation world, both male and female beauty are highly competitive.

Elder Wu was indeed handsome, but the top-quality furnace and that pair of twins weren’t far behind him in looks.

No matter how good he looked, he couldn’t create an overwhelming lead.

Ning Xu picked up a meatball that the Innocent Cultivator had specially given her. As she ate, she spoke to the Melon-Eating System in her mind, “We must get this news out as soon as possible.” Only by using this information as an exchange could the goddess protect Elder Wu, preventing him from suffering harm again.

The Melon-Eating System sneered, 【Looks won’t cut it, but our real strength will! Our abilities are the most broken!】

After praising itself, it asked, 【Host, do you plan to give this information to the goddess yourself, or will you inform Elder Wu and let him pass it on?】

Ning Xu didn’t hesitate and said directly, “Considering how miserable Elder Wu is right now, let’s just say he found this information himself.” After all, she didn’t need to gain favor with the goddess, so she might as well do Elder Wu a favor.

Elder Wu: …Thank you for your concern, junior. Having a junior like this is truly his honor. Of course, these were his genuine thoughts, not sarcastic words.

No time to delay.

Any hesitation could lead to unpredictable consequences. The female cultivator of the Hehuan Sect was always watching, eager to snatch Elder Wu back at any moment.

The Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue twice, 【Host, did you see that old woman’s envious glare? She looks like she wants to execute Elder Wu on the spot.】

【The cultivation world is really wild!】

Everyone: …

Elder Wu: Don’t ask. If you ask, it’s a long story.

The Melon-Eating System continued its commentary, 【From a certain angle, this old man is very popular with the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect. Otherwise, why would that woman be so obsessed with him?】

Elder Wu: …This kind of affection, he absolutely did not want.

Ning Xu cleared her throat, snapping out of the Melon-Eating System’s commentary. She looked at Elder Wu and said bluntly, “Elder, I have something I’d like to discuss with you in private.”

Elder Wu nodded slightly, glanced around, and quickly chose a secluded spot. He gestured toward it with his finger and said, “Alright, let’s go over there.”

Once they reached the quiet corner, Ning Xu noticed that the Innocent Cultivator had followed them.

After spending so many days together, she had already gotten used to the Innocent Cultivator’s constant presence.

She didn’t mind and directly said to Wu Chichun, “Elder Wu, the male cultivator who appeared beside the goddess today—since he can always stay by her side, he must be extraordinary.”

Elder Wu gave a bitter smile. “You’re right. The goddess is never short of outstanding suitors.” If not for her obsession with Gou Chen before, she would have found a Dao partner long ago. How could they have had a chance to pursue her?

Ning Xu encouraged him, “Elder, you’re not bad either. You just lack an opportunity to get close to the goddess.”

Both of them knew that this was the key moment!

Elder Wu cooperated, “But what kind of opportunity could there be?”

Ning Xu laid out the information she had gathered. “Recently, most of Star Peach City has been spreading the news that the eighth-grade alchemist who once worked with the goddess has fallen. She urgently needs a new partner to refine various pills for her. Coincidentally, I happen to know an eighth-grade alchemist who is independent and fully meets the goddess’s requirements.”

A surprised smile appeared on Elder Wu’s face. “This… You even know such a high-level alchemist?”

Ning Xu smiled. She knew Elder Wu wasn’t the type to pry too much. As expected, he didn’t ask how she knew such a cultivator. Instead, he said,

“Such a person wouldn’t be easy to recruit, would they?”

Ning Xu nodded. “That’s right.” If he were easy to recruit, this eighth-grade alchemist wouldn’t still be independent.

She continued, “This alchemist is named Rongyi. He’s a rogue cultivator with a solitary personality, spending most of his time alone in his pill-refining room. In the eyes of those who know him, he’s a strange man.”

“But such people, once you figure out their preferences, aren’t difficult to deal with.”

Elder Wu stroked his chin. “So, what does he like?”

Ning Xu smiled. “He loves fine wine, especially peach blossom wine. However, the peach blossom wine he loves is different from the ones currently sold on the market.”

“The one he loves could only be brewed by a family with the surname Fang.”

“Unfortunately, their brewing recipe was accidentally lost. Since then, this alchemist has never had peach blossom wine that suits his taste.”

Ning Xu didn’t keep them guessing and continued, “Coincidentally, I have that brewing recipe. Elder, you can use this recipe to help the goddess brew a few jars of peach blossom wine. But since brewing takes time, you can first share this recipe with the goddess.”

A trace of guilt appeared on Elder Wu’s face.

This sect disciple had truly considered everything for him.

Making a junior worry so much was his failing.

If only he were stronger, things wouldn’t have come to this.

Wu Chichun sincerely said, “You’ve worked hard. If you ever have any difficulties, don’t hesitate to come to me.”

“Although I’m not very capable, I can still help a little.”

The Melon-Eating System muttered, 【At least he knows he’s not very capable.】

【Didn’t expect him to have such clear self-awareness.】

Wu Chichun: …

Although he didn’t understand what “self-awareness” meant, he had a feeling it wasn’t a compliment.

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When Ning Xu returned to her seat, Elder Wu approached the goddess and gracefully invited her for a night stroll at Wu Manor.

A charming smile played at the corner of Elder Wu’s lips. He carried an air of refined elegance, the kind that only time could cultivate. He also had the charm of someone who had endured hardships and trials. He spoke, “While the guests are gathered in the front hall and no one is around, I have something to discuss with you.”

The goddess blinked.

To be honest, she was very curious about what Ning Xu had just discussed with Wu Chichun.

Unfortunately, Wu Chichun must have activated a soundproof barrier. Not only had she failed to overhear their conversation, but she also missed out on two interesting mind voices.

Since Elder Wu had invited her, she agreed immediately.

She also wanted to know what he had to say.

The goddess stood up, her skirt swirling into a graceful arc. She was the first to walk toward the empty area. “Let’s go.”

Elder Wu clasped one hand behind his back and followed at an unhurried pace.

The Melon-Eating System remarked, 【If he can’t win over the goddess with this, then Old Wu is truly useless.】

Ning Xu said, “That won’t happen.”

A man’s looks might fail, but interests never would.

Even the goddess wouldn’t refuse such a precious brewing recipe.

And indeed, she didn’t.

Looking at the recipe in her hand, the goddess smiled meaningfully. “This handwriting doesn’t seem to be yours, Elder Wu.”

Elder Wu chuckled but said nothing.

Some things were better left unsaid.

He knew the goddess could hear Ning Xu and the Melon-Eating System’s heart voices, and the goddess knew that he could hear them too.

The goddess slowly put away the recipe and asked, “Do you want me to deal with Lan Chun?”

At the mention of that name, Elder Wu’s smile faded slightly.

He said seriously, “Yes. I hope the goddess will assist me in executing Lan Chun on the spot!”

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—The name 容易 (Róngyì) means “easy” or “simple” in Chinese. It suggests someone who is easygoing or straightforward, though in the context of the alchemist, it could reflect his simplicity in preferences or character.