64: Chapter 64 Awakening the Eye of Exploration

Zhao Ruoan pinched the jerky in his hand and praised sincerely, "Third Senior Sister, the effect of your jerky is just too amazing! It's more effective than all the Medicinal Pills I've ever eaten!"

"Effect?"

Third Senior Sister Mo Hongling twitched her small mouth, her focus on an entirely different wavelength.

"Effects and stuff are secondary. Is it tasty? This is a new flavor I spent three months researching to perfect!"

Zhao Ruoan froze for a moment, then nodded vigorously. "Tasty! It's super delicious! I've never eaten such tasty jerky before!"

"Hehe, of course!"

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Third Senior Sister Mo Hongling happily bobbed her small head. Her proud expression practically had the words 'I'm super awesome' written across her face.

Beside her, Luo Li couldn't bear to watch any longer, reaching out to pinch her chubby cheek.

"Give you a little sunshine and you beam with pride, you narcissistic girl."

She turned to Zhao Ruoan and asked, "Speaking of which, your trip into the mountains caused quite a stir this time. Now the Disciples across the entire encampment are spreading word of your deeds."

"I only did what needed to be done," Zhao Ruoan humbled himself briefly, then seized the opportunity to ask, "Eldest Senior Sister, did Revered Master... come back?"

"Revered Master came back once."

Luo Li's expression grew solemn.

"But she didn't stay for long before heading back into the mountains."

"She went back in again?"

"Mm." Luo Li nodded. "A major problem occurred deep within the mountain range. Those high-tier grand yao have gone mad. Revered Master joined forces with other Sects and several Yao Kings, and they are currently confronting those out-of-control grand yao in the depths."

"Although the outer perimeter has temporarily calmed down, no one can say for sure when an even larger beast tide will completely erupt."

Luo Li instructed.

"You've been in bloody battles for so long and then went to rescue people, so your exertion must be immense. Rest peacefully in this courtyard for the next few days and don't go anywhere. Recharge your energy, understand?"

"I understand. Thank you for your concern, Eldest Senior Sister."

"Why be so polite with me?"

Luo Li waved her hand.

"Oh right!"

Beside her, Third Senior Sister Mo Hongling seemed to remember something again. Like presenting treasures, she pulled out even more small packages wrapped in oiled paper from her Storage Pouch.

"Junior Brother, these are all for you! There are braised spiritual pig trotters, spicy air-dried rabbit, and flower conserves I just made! You must be hungry coming back, eat more, and definitely don't let yourself starve!"

Without taking no for an answer, she stuffed a large pile of snacks into Zhao Ruoan's arms.

Holding a full armload of "Divine-Grade supplements", Zhao Ruoan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Alright, alright. If you keep stuffing him, Junior Brother is going to be buried under your snacks."

Luo Li pulled back Third Senior Sister Mo Hongling, who was still trying to pull out more things.

"Let him get some good rest. Let's go."

"Ah, I haven't finished talking yet! Junior Brother, remember to eat it all! If it's not enough, just tell me!"

Third Senior Sister Mo Hongling was forcibly dragged out by Luo Li, shouting instructions while looking back with every step.

Soon, the small courtyard regained its quietness.

Zhao Ruoan held the various spiritual foods in his arms, feeling the lingering warmth on them, and a warm current surged in his heart.

Is this the care of fellow Sect members?

This seemingly innocent and lively Third Senior Sister was truly an interesting Treasure Trove.

He calmed his thoughts, carefully placed the spiritual food on the stone table, and then walked into his own room.

Closing the door, he murmured silently in his heart.

"System, settle the Tianyao Mountain Range rescue mission."

[Ding! Tianyao Mountain Range fellow Disciple rescue mission completed.]

[Mission Statistics: The host rescued a total of 135 Qingxuan Sect Disciples.]

[Mission Overall Rating: Excellent.]

[Distributing mission rewards...]

Sure enough, the rating was merely Excellent, not Top Rank like before.

Thinking about it, it made sense; compared to taking the Immortal Emperor as a Revered Master, the difficulty of this mission was indeed more than a notch lower.

However, Zhao Ruoan was already very satisfied. Free rewards were free rewards, why complain?

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the following three rewards:]

[1: Special Talent — Eye of Insight.]

[2: Low Grade Magic Treasure — Purple-Forged Flowing Wind Boots.]

[3: Mid-Grade Spirit Stone x 50,000.]

Although the quantity of rewards was less, the quality was still solid!

Zhao Ruoan's attention immediately focused on the first reward.

Special talent?

[Eye of Insight: Can inspect the basic information (Name, Realm, Spiritual Root, Talent Grade) of Cultivators no more than two Major Realms higher than yourself. No cost, no cooldown.]

Good heavens.

Isn't this just a human cheat scanner?

In the future, who is a Genius, who is Trash, who is a hidden powerhouse, and who is an enemy playing the fool—he would know clearly with just a single scan.

When he got the chance in the future, he definitely needed to test its effect.

His attention shifted to the second reward.

Purple-Forged Flowing Wind Boots.

A pair of dark purple short boots with an ancient style appeared in front of him.

Dense wind-attribute runes were engraved on the surface of the boots, emitting faint fluctuations of Spiritual Qi.

Although it was only a Low Grade Magic Treasure, for him at this stage, it was definitely timely assistance.

His Cultivation Technique and sword arts were both top tier, but his movement technique was his only short board.

This pair of boots just happened to make up for his biggest weakness.

Zhao Ruoan did not hesitate; he immediately forced out a drop of essence blood while pouring in spiritual power to begin refining them.

The process went extremely smoothly.

As spiritual power poured in, the pair of purple short boots fit his feet perfectly, weightless as if nothing was there.

He moved his ankles slightly and felt his whole body become much lighter, as if wind grew beneath his feet, allowing him to leap onto the roof in a single step.

His survival capability was greatly enhanced!

Finally, fifty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Combined with what he had looted from Yao Beasts previously and the System rewards, his current net worth was already quite rich.

In terms of Cultivate resources, he didn't need to worry at all in the short term.

Having checked all his gains, Zhao Ruoan let out a long sigh of relief.

The fatigue brought by days of slaughter and rushing around only fully welled up now.

He picked up a piece of five-spice spiritual beef jerky given by Third Senior Sister and took another bite.

That pure and gentle energy swept through his entire body once again, rapidly replenishing his depleted Qi, blood, and spiritual power, while repairing internal injuries.

Moments later, his entire person was restored to Peak state, even slightly exceeding it.

Packing everything away properly, Zhao Ruoan lay down on the bed.

The wind sweeping through the tower heralds a rising storm.

The turmoil in the Tianyao Mountain Range was probably just beginning.

He needed to recharge his energy and face the coming challenges in his best condition.

...

Early the next morning, Zhao Ruoan woke up from a deep sleep.

He sat up and habitually listened, only to find that the surroundings were excessively quiet.

Outside the encampment, the expected roars of Yao Beasts and chaotic fluctuations of Spiritual Qi had all disappeared.

Absolute silence.

Abnormalities always portend trouble.

Zhao Ruoan dressed, pushed open the door, and went out, intending to investigate.

In the courtyard, a teal-robed figure was practicing swordplay.

It was Luo Li.

Her sword was not fast, every move and stance clearly visible, but each thrust carried a sharpness refined to the absolute extreme.

There was no brilliant sword light nor majestic Sword Qi, only the purest, most primal thrusts, slashes, picks, and chops.

Returning to simplicity.

Zhao Ruoan stood in place watching for a while, feeling that every one of her sword moves aligned with some profound law of heaven and earth—simple, yet deep.