Chapter 82

Before long, the Melon-Eating System let out a satisfied sound.

【Hehehehe, he’s really got it, he’s really got it! As expected of a Supreme Furnace!】

【He’s actually wearing…】

【Ahhh, the way he said that…】

【The Goddess is blushing! The Goddess, at her age, is actually blushing because of this kid! The Supreme Furnace’s palms are covered in sweat, but he’s still flirting!】

【And it’s not just awkward flirting—it’s real flirting! Thrilling, absolutely thrilling.】

【This kid really has a way with words.】

【And what he says isn’t greasy at all! Combined with his identity as a Furnace and that gentle face of his, the impact is seriously high.】

【Host, do you understand? This Supreme Furnace is even better at this than the female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect!】

【Old Wu didn’t lose unjustly! Not at all!】

Ning Xu’s curiosity was completely piqued. She hurriedly asked, “What did he say?”

The teammates nearby perked up their ears.

The Supreme Furnace and the Goddess—what a juicy melon! They were curious too!

The Melon-Eating System just chuckled mischievously.

【I can’t say, I can’t say.】

Ning Xu frowned. “Why not?”

The Melon-Eating System sighed. 【It’s not that I don’t want to say, but if I do, I’ll get locked in the little black room. The Supreme Furnace went all out tonight, Host, you get it.】

It seemed that the Supreme Furnace had really turned up the heat tonight—so much so that even the Melon-Eating System couldn’t repeat what had happened.

【Oh hohoho, the Supreme Furnace actually—】

【Ahhhhh, male allure is lethal, the night is intoxicating, and he—】

The rest of the words were suddenly censored, and all sound disappeared.

Ning Xu: “…”

“Melon-Eating System? Melon?”

She called out a few times, but the Melon-Eating System remained silent.

Clearly, just like before when it lacked spiritual energy, it had gone offline again.

Though this time, it wasn’t due to a lack of spiritual energy, the Melon-Eating System had still temporarily logged out.

Everyone who had just witnessed this major melon knew—Elder Wu was definitely out of the game.

Tonight, the Goddess belonged to the Supreme Furnace.

Elder Wu: …

His emotions were complicated.

Why had he even come here tonight? Seeing that they had already settled on a gift for the wealthiest man, he simply turned around and left.

Ning Xu noticed Elder Wu had come and gone, but since she had just gotten a huge melon from the system, she didn’t bother asking why he had been there. She chatted with her teammates for a bit longer before wrapping up the discussion for the night.

Looking at her teammates who hadn’t moved, she said, “I’ll handle the gift. You can go back now.”

Wu Lüchen scratched his head. “Captain, it’s still early. What time are we setting out tomorrow?”

Ning Xu gave him a strange look. “Whenever Elder Wu leaves, we leave.”

Qin Riluo asked, “Captain, what are you planning to give?”

“I haven’t decided yet. There are still a few hours to think about it.”

Ning Xu planned to ask the Melon-Eating System about the wealthiest man’s preferences—ideally something that wouldn’t cost too many spirit stones.

If it was too expensive, then forget it.

But since the Melon-Eating System was offline, she had no way to ask for now.

After lingering in her room for a bit, her teammates finally left.

Seeing that the system wouldn’t be back anytime soon, Ning Xu simply sat down to meditate and consolidate her cultivation.

A few hours later, the sky began to brighten.

The night was replaced by the morning light.

As soon as Ning Xu opened her eyes from meditation, the Melon-Eating System let out a sly laugh.

【Hehehehe.】

Ning Xu casually asked, “You’re back?”

The Melon-Eating System replied, 【Mhm, I just ate a melon that was censored the entire time.】

【Even though it was all censored, still!】

【I just finished eating the melon! Just finished!】

【And I came back immediately to share it with you!】

Ning Xu: “…”

From last night until now, more than three hours had passed. That melon really took some time to digest.

【Tsk tsk tsk, after an entire night, the Goddess’s cultivation has improved a lot—she’s just one step away from her tribulation.】

【A once-in-a-millennium Supreme Furnace has ultimately fallen into the Goddess’s hands.】

The Melon-Eating System sounded a little sour.

But then, it hyped itself up again.

【But so what?! Host, you don’t need dual cultivation to pass your tribulation! We don’t need such a method for cultivation!】

【The Supreme Furnace may be great, but he’s not pure. With the techniques he used on the Goddess, he’s definitely practiced before.】

【Pure Innocent Cultivator is still the best.】

After saying this, the Melon-Eating System changed the topic.

【Once you reach the Golden Core stage, we’re heading to the outskirts of the Endless Sea for treasure hunting!】

Hearing about treasure hunting, Ning Xu immediately perked up.

“Are there a lot of treasures in the Endless Sea?”

She remembered from a previous melon that a certain elder’s daughter had perished in the Endless Sea.

The Melon-Eating System got even more excited. Treasure hunting was its favorite!

【Of course! Golden Core cultivators can explore the outskirts, Nascent Soul cultivators can go a bit deeper, and only Mahayana cultivators can enter the sea’s core.】

【The Endless Sea is extremely dangerous but rich in resources, with countless undiscovered treasures.】

【Even if we only explore the outskirts, we’ll still find a lot of good stuff.】

Ning Xu’s eyes lit up slightly. “That sounds great.”

As they chatted, voices came from outside—her teammates greeting Elder Wu.

Ning Xu stood up and opened the door. “Good morning, Elder Wu.”

Wu Chichun nodded at her. “Morning.”

After exchanging greetings, the Melon-Eating System lazily remarked,

【Old Wu’s love rival was too strong. Looks like he won’t get to enjoy the Goddess’s ‘soft rice’ after all.】

【At the wealthiest man’s birthday banquet later, we should help him find a new backer.】

Ning Xu: “… Lan Chun is already gone. Even if Elder Wu doesn’t find a new backer, it shouldn’t matter, right?”

“Besides, maybe Elder Wu prefers someone younger?”

The Melon-Eating System immediately objected.

【No way. With his face but lacking strength, what if after Lan Chun, he finds second Chun, then a third Chun? Younger cultivators wouldn’t have the power to protect him. Male cultivators need to be careful too.】

Elder Wu: …

Did they really have to jinx him like that?

With Lan Chun gone and the Goddess choosing the Supreme Furnace, he wasn’t even thinking about finding a new Dao companion. Maybe he just wasn’t suited for one.

Ning Xu pondered for a moment and said, “We’ll see.”

The Melon-Eating System and Ning Xu had been rooting for the Goddess, but unfortunately, the Supreme Furnace had cut in and stolen the spotlight.

Managing to outshine so many suitors showed he was no simple character.

The Melon-Eating System agreed.

【With his unique physique, there’s no way he’s innocent.】

【If he were truly innocent, he wouldn’t have survived this long.】

By comparison, Si Yan was genuinely pure and simple. He didn’t talk much, but he was surprisingly reliable.

After having breakfast provided by the Wu family, the Wenxin Sect group set off.

Their destination—Li Island.