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"Oh my~ Isn't this a classic hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress storyline? Hahaha..."
Su Qian's interest was completely piqued.
Although this kind of plot is somewhat old-fashioned, it never fails to work.
The fact that the one they're rescuing is a white-haired fairy makes the audience even more excited.
In the subsequent conversation, the players discovered that... Shen He seemed to be somewhat clueless about social interactions, appearing somewhat... naive and straightforward?
She knew she had just been helped by the traveler and would proactively say thank you.
The next sentence is: "Although I can solve it myself."
"In my judgment, if we just grab that guy's head and slam it on the ground three times, he should give in."
"..."
Afterwards, Shen He, wanting to repay the travelers, said he had come up with a way for them to win the first place in Ningguang's bounty.
The solution is—
"If we eliminate everyone ranked higher than us, we'll be number one."
"..."
In just a few minutes, players gained a general understanding of Shen He's character.
It's exactly as the players imagined...
A fairy template of aloofness and indifference, living on the wind and dew!
This made Paimon feel that Shen He must be some kind of immortal from Liyue.
After all, she usually only consumes herbs like Qingxin and Liulidai, and she lacks common sense. She is clearly an immortal who never interacts with humans.
……
Seeing that the Traveler did not agree with his "good idea", Shen He did not show any disappointment. Instead, he planned to continue to accompany the Traveler in Ningguang's bounty mission.
Immediately afterwards, the master learned the origin of the "Floating Life Stone" from Xingqiu.
The two of them, along with Paimon, headed straight for the location Xingqiu had mentioned.
Near Lisha, after wandering around for half a day, the traveler finally found a fairyland.
According to Xingqiu, this grotto was built by a deceased immortal of Liyue.
With Shen He's help, the group of travelers finally found a [Mingxia Floating Life Stone] that perfectly met the requirements for condensing light.
During this time, the traveler had a private chat with Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun and learned some things about Shen He from him.
It turns out that Shen He was not an immortal, but a human girl that Liu Yun had found in a cave.
Shen He was only 6 years old at the time, but he was holding a dagger and confronting a monster that was transformed from the remains of a demon god.
"Shen He possesses a special physique and is a promising candidate for cultivating immortal arts. I and the other immortals cherish her talent and are willing to teach her."
"However, the murderous nature she displayed since childhood has not disappeared; in fact, it has only increased with each passing day..."
"After divining her fate using the 'Moon-Cut-and-Build-Yang' method, it was determined that she was a 'Lone Star of Calamity,' shrouded in malevolent energy, prone to harming relatives and friends. A red rope was needed to bind her soul and subdue the murderous intent within her very being."
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"After being tied with the red rope, she calmed down, but while her expression softened, she also seemed somewhat wooden..."
"Perhaps it was because the red thread was so powerful that it suppressed other emotions as well."
……
Having seen this, players now understand why Shen He has such an aloof personality.
Paimon also felt somewhat emotional:
"So Shen He wasn't an immortal after all; he just grew up alongside one..."
"No wonder she doesn't want to be treated like an immortal, or to be treated with such deference; it would only bother him..."
"Perhaps Shen He's secret departure from the mountains last time exposed her whereabouts, and in recent years there have been more and more legends about her." At this point, Liu Yunjiefeng snorted coldly:
"I heard that someone in Liyue Harbor wrote a play based on the legend about her, titled 'The Goddess Splits the Temple'."
"The play says she stood up to protect the villagers... haha."
Her soft chuckle carried a hint of coldness: "You really know how to rub salt in the wound."
.......
Chapter 542 The Goddess Splits the Temple... It Was Actually a Tragedy?!
The last words of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun sounded like... she seemed to really dislike that play called "The Goddess Splits the Temple".
However, she did not explain why.
After Liu Yun left, the traveler took Paimon back to the inn and met Shen He again.
The three intended to continue searching for the two strange objects beneath them, but they encountered Yun Jin and Bei Dou along the way.
It turns out that Beidou and Yunjin were also there to participate in the bounty posted by Ningguang.
As an old acquaintance of the travelers, Beidou also introduced Yun Jin's identity to the group.
"I have long admired your names, and it is an honor to meet you today." Yun Jin was elegant and poised, and spoke in a friendly manner, which made her very likable.
In addition, the traveler and Zhongli were already familiar with each other and had long heard of Yun Jin's great reputation, so the two quickly became acquainted.
"To be honest, I really need the opportunity to ask Ms. Ningguang a question, which is why I'm participating in this competition."
"My father has some connections, so the floating stone I found, though a bit small, is barely enough to pass muster."
“Ah…” Paimon scratched his head in distress: “So, the three of us are competitors now!”
Yun Jin smiled faintly and turned to look at Shen He: "Miss Shen He... are you also here to participate in the competition?"
Shen He shook his head: "No, I just want to help the travelers."
Upon hearing this answer, Yun Jin's smile became even brighter.
"In that case, I, at 26, have a better solution."
"Miss Ningguang mentioned that the first three people to find all the materials will receive a reward, and they will have three chances to ask questions, which we three parties will split equally."
"Instead of competing with each other, why not unite and take all three spots? What do you all think?"
Upon hearing Yun Jin's words, Bei Dou immediately burst into laughter.
The three parties present have already found the most difficult-to-find Floating Life Stone. The remaining two materials are not unique either. As long as one of them finds a way to obtain them, the needs of the three parties present can be met.
Beidou readily accepted such an excellent proposal.
The traveler did not hesitate and agreed to cooperate.
Shen He pondered for a moment... then suddenly realized—so there was such a way!
"Alright!" Beidou said, hands on her hips, "Then let me tell you my intelligence first."
"Regarding the [Thousand Wonders Core], it's said that forging this core isn't difficult; the challenge lies in preparing the various ores used as materials."
"I plan to go back to the ship and ask Su Ling if he's heard of it. What about you guys?"
Yun Jin first suggested that they could return to Liyue Harbor and consult Master Zhang of [Cold Peak Ironware].
The traveler nodded, intending to go with Yun Jin.
Thus, Beidou was the first to leave this place.
Yun Jin and the traveler chatted as they walked.
During the conversation, everyone learned that Yun Jin was preparing for a new play. The reason she wanted to ask Ning Guang for advice was because Ning Guang had exceptional insight and she wanted to hear her opinion.
The new play that Yun Jin mentioned was a legendary story about gods, monsters, and fairies created by his father based on rumors circulating in the streets.
Its title is "The Goddess Splits the Temple".
Upon hearing this, the traveler and Paimon exchanged bewildered glances.
Isn't this what True Lord Liuyun Borrowed Wind mentioned before...?
So... Yun Jin's new play is about... Shen He!
Although they knew, neither the Traveler nor Paimon revealed it to the other.
The group continued their journey and finally arrived at the blacksmith's shop, where they also learned about the types of ores needed to forge the [Thousand Wonders Core].
"Mount Tianheng..."
"It is said that Tianheng Mountain has a pleasant feng shui, and many immortals like to go there. Moreover, the story of 'The Goddess Splitting the Temple' actually takes place on Tianheng Mountain."
Yun Jin smiled and said, "I might gain new insights there. Let's not delay, let's set off as soon as possible~"
Seeing that Yun Jin had brought up "The Goddess Splits the Temple" again, Paimon finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked:
What kind of story does "The Goddess Splits the Temple" tell?
Yun Jin didn't hide anything and slowly began to tell the story.
This is the earliest legend to appear on Tianheng Mountain.