Chapter 104: Chapter 104: I’m Dirty... (4th Update)
Guan Guan Jujiu’s eyes misted as she stared wide-eyed at Xu Nian, who had just spoken.
She swore she had never done anything wrong in her life and had always stood up for the common people.
But who could have imagined that upon arriving in Fengxiang Prefecture, she would encounter such a disaster?
A nightmare! This is definitely a nightmare! That’s right. I’m dreaming; all of this is fake. I must still be dreaming.
Guan Guan Jujiu reached out and pinched her baby-fat cheeks, using quite a bit of force, and they immediately reddened.
But the sharp pain told her this was not a nightmare.
It was all real.
I... I’m dirty!
"SOB SOB SOB—..."
Inside the water tank, Guan Guan Jujiu began to cry uncontrollably. Her wails were utterly pitiful.
It was a sound heartbreaking to hear, a sight tear-inducing to behold.
Even the players began to sympathize with this NPC.
Such a nice young lady, unlucky enough to run into a Dung Beetle and then get splashed all over with filth.
If something like this happened to a player, they probably would have committed suicide to get a new body by now.
"Stop crying!"
Xu Nian’s face darkened as he said sternly, "Clean yourself up first. We can talk about anything after you’ve washed. I’ll be waiting for you in the Great Hall."
After saying that, he turned to the other players. "Don’t you all have anything better to do? We’re still short-handed at the iron ore mines on the Back Mountain. Why don’t you go mining and forge some weapons?"
Hearing his words, the players quickly scattered.
What a joke. It’s one thing to watch the excitement, but there’s no need to get dragged into it.
Seeing Xu Nian return to the Great Hall and everyone else disperse, Guan Guan Jujiu finally stopped crying.
With the help of five female players, after rinsing with several buckets of water, she changed into a clean set of clothes.
These clothes had been bought by the Blood Demoness and were a little revealing.
But having something to wear was better than having nothing.
Guan Guan Jujiu’s eyes were red. Even though she had washed thoroughly, she still felt that nauseating stench clinging to her.
At the thought of it, she couldn’t help but retch.
The poor girl was completely traumatized by the Dung Beetle.
"He’s in the Great Hall. You should go find him," the Blood Demoness said with a smile, sitting at the entrance of the Contribution Hall. "He has a pretty good temper, so you don’t need to worry."
Guan Guan Jujiu felt a certain fondness for the enchanting and beautiful woman before her.
But... where on earth am I? Is this some kind of Jianghu sect?
She stepped into the Great Hall and saw Xu Nian sitting on a cushion, a stone tablet carved with the characters ’Heaven and Earth’ placed before him.
They don’t worship invincible gods or Buddhas, only revere Heaven and Earth?
"Hey, what is this place?" Guan Guan Jujiu asked, staring at Xu Nian’s back. "And what about the person who attacked me? Is he one of your people?"
Xu Nian, still seated on the cushion, put down the book in his hands and explained softly, "This is the Profound Yellow Sect. The one who attacked you is at the foot of the mountain. He’s a disciple of our Profound Yellow Sect. If you’d like to see him, I can have him come up."
The Profound Yellow Sect? The very sect that possesses the Black Dragon Dagger?
Guan Guan Jujiu knew about the Nine Dragon Keys.
Apart from Cui Shengshu, who had obtained two of the Nine Dragon Keys, the rest were mostly in the hands of various other individuals.
However, her eyes fell upon the crimson sword blade beside Xu Nian.
Cui Shengshu of the Cyan Shirt Blood Sword was most recognizable by his blood-colored long sword, the Red Dragon Sword!
It was because of this sword that Cui Shengshu had become the eleventh-ranked master in the world.
But now? Cui Shengshu’s Red Dragon Sword is actually here, inside the Profound Yellow Sect. What happened?
"Are you from the Profound Yellow Sect that possesses the Black Dragon Dagger?" Guan Guan Jujiu asked, standing at the entrance and maintaining a careful distance from Xu Nian.
It was clear that the young lady was quite vigilant.
Xu Nian nodded. "The Black Dragon Dagger is indeed with us."
"Then what’s the deal with the Red Dragon Sword?" Guan Guan Jujiu stared at the Red Dragon Sword. "Isn’t this sword Cui Shengshu’s Worn Sword? How did it end up in your hands?"
Cui Shengshu was no ordinary Jianghu figure. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have become the leader of the Nine Heavens Alliance.
"I traded the Purple Dragon Long Blade for it," Xu Nian explained without concealment. "Don’t ask too many questions. Your Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber is gone now, isn’t it?"
HUH??? That’s right, the Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber!
Guan Guan Jujiu snapped back to reality, subconsciously looking around.
It was gone! Her Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber had disappeared!
A look of panic crossed her face. She turned and stared furiously at Xu Nian, accusing, "You’re despicable! Resorting to such methods to steal my Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber!"
Hearing this, Xu Nian glanced back at her.
That look, it was as if he were looking at a mentally challenged child.
He sighed, then got up and walked toward the entrance. Guan Guan Jujiu retreated continuously, always keeping her distance from Xu Nian.
"Little Boss, contact Dung Beetle and ask him to come up the mountain," Xu Nian said as he reached the kitchen door, addressing Little Boss, who was engrossed in developing new dishes.
Little Boss acknowledged with a grunt and sent Dung Beetle a private message before returning to his research on new dishes.
In comparison, he was a genuine chef. Dung Beetle was a complete shit-stirrer! Among the Life Players, he was definitely the most unconventional one.
Before long, Dung Beetle arrived, carrying the Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber on his shoulder, a ladle still clutched in his other hand.
"Sect Leader, you were looking for me?" Dung Beetle asked curiously as he approached.
Seeing her Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber in his hands, Guan Guan Jujiu wanted to demand it back.
But then she remembered that this was the very person who had left her in such a miserable state, even causing her to faint twice.
Recalling the terrifying experience, she instantly clamped her mouth shut.
Her instinctive step backward even took Xu Nian by surprise.
Are you serious? Just moments ago, you were acting all high and mighty, calling yourself "Old Mother" around me, and now you’re so scared you’re retreating?
"She’s looking for you!" Xu Nian pointed at Guan Guan Jujiu and then ducked into the kitchen himself.
Dung Beetle stared at Guan Guan Jujiu, curious as to what this NPC wanted with him.
That saber was his spoils of war, and there was no way he was returning it.
Moreover, when he had gone down the mountain earlier, he had specifically researched the Cyan Dragon Crescent Moon Saber and learned that it was a rare weapon, just like Junlin’s Black Dragon Dagger.
It was even related to the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure!
An absolute treasure!
"What do you want?" Dung Beetle stepped forward, shouldering the saber, and asked menacingly.
Instantly, Guan Guan Jujiu seemed like a frightened kitten, shrinking her neck and backing away further.
Having roamed the Jianghu for so many years, fearless of heaven and earth, this was the first time she had ever felt fear towards a man.
He’s only a Fourth-Grade Martial Artist, and I’m a First-Grade Martial Artist! I can’t be afraid! Guan Guan Jujiu tried to encourage herself.
She looked up, about to speak, but then she saw Dung Beetle idly swing the ladle in his hand.
At once, the psychological trauma overwhelmed her.
Guan Guan Jujiu, who had just gathered a sliver of courage, wilted in an instant. She mumbled, "It’s nothing... I... I... I wasn’t looking for you..."