Days passed, and I started getting used to living with the stupid bear. The only thing it could do was roll around and hop around the yard. I had thrown it off a mountain, but somehow it always came back. Notifications from the system told me that if I kept throwing the stupid bear, my Sky Credits would be halved. I had no other choice… My life had become too comfortable with the services from Xuanchuan.
Ding!! [Host, don't you want to go on an adventure?]
"You bastard! You want an ant to survive in a tiger's den?" Li Feng cursed, annoyed. "Forget it, I want to sunbathe."
The sun began to feel warm. I was lying on the lounge chair I bought from Xuanchuan, enjoying snacks and drinks—of course, also from Xuanchuan. That's when I realized… I was really poor.
"Damn, I only have a few spirit stones from the registration task payment… I'm really poor!" Li Feng gasped, holding his head with both hands.
Ding!!! [Super Dragon Task: Go to Lingyun Mountain and meet the old man crawling. Offer cheap snacks and drinks from Xuanchuan. Don't forget the wooden dragon carving available at Xuanchuan services.]
"Do you really want me to die?" Li Feng cursed again. "Whatever, I'm not going to comply."
[If the host does not complete the task, the system will deduct a quarter of your Sky Credits. No fans. No seasoning for your instant noodles.]
"Damn, the punishment is too harsh! Fine, fine, I'll go to Lingyun Mountain. Xiao Pi, the stupid bear, watch the house!" Li Feng rushed toward Lingyun Mountain.
Meanwhile, at the peak of Lingyun Mountain…
A majestic building stood towering into the sky. Inside the main hall, important figures gathered around a round table. A tense atmosphere filled the room.
"The demonic beast in Dongfu Forest suddenly exploded in power. Now its strength is equivalent to an early Foundation Establishment cultivator. As the protective sect for the Lingyun and Dongfu regions, we should have acted, but our strength is too small," said Master Da Ling, his face grim.
"That's true, Sect Leader. I've recently received news that there's a demonic beast with strength equivalent to a sixth-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, one level above your strength, Master," added Liu Ling, the First Elder of the Lingyun Sect, a third-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Where is Elder Meng Ling?" asked Elder Ye Ling, a second-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, in a panicked tone.
"He hasn't returned…" Master Da Ling fell silent for a moment. "This is bad. The demonic beast in Dongfu will definitely take advantage of this opportunity!"
Everyone present looked panicked. Soon after, the Sect's order was announced.
"All genius disciples! Move in small groups around the sect mountain and search for Elder Meng Ling! Report immediately if you find him!"
"Understood, Master!" all the disciples replied in unison.
On one side of the mountain…
An old man appeared exhausted. He was Elder Meng Ling, who was now fleeing from the demonic beast's pursuit.
"They really made a mess… Thankfully, I have the sacred talisman to escape the siege," he muttered weakly while holding his stomach and leaning against a tree. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps and a loud song was heard from a distance.
"Nana… like the angel of my heart… I want to reach heaven…"
Meng Ling looked up. A handsome young man was strolling casually, singing while swaying.
"This kid… might be able to help me…"
Meng Ling began to crawl, trying to approach the young man.
From the distance, Li Feng was still humming.
"I've circled around Lingyun Mountain, but still haven't found the crawling old man. Instead, I'm being attacked by wild beasts. Luckily, I bought safety gear from Xuanchuan Store—shields, a blunt sword, and bulletproof clothing!"
Suddenly… "Y-young man… please help me…"
A faint voice came from behind the bushes. A wrinkled hand reached out.
Li Feng jumped in surprise. "Ow shit, you scared me, old man!" he said while patting his chest. Then his eyes widened.
"Wow… there really is an old man crawling toward me."