Liu Lili was really short on money.
Short on copper coins, gold, silver, and spirit stones.
So short she almost forgot how to write the word "shortage".
Ever since her master was blown up by the Heaven Respecting Overlord Demon-Slaying Sword Array he researched, Liu Lili fell into the abyss of financial trouble.
Because of her master’s failure, she too temporarily lost her livelihood.
Recently, hearing that the Sect Leader’s youngest daughter was engaged in Thousand chanism Technique at the Seventh Sword Pavilion, she eagerly signed up and ran over here.
Of course, she was the only one who ca.
The other Thousand chanism Artisans in the Main Pavilion had heard about Chen Qin’s reputation, feeling that this young miss was just ssing around.
Lily ca, but after staying at the Seventh Sword Pavilion for a month, she hadn’t caught a glimpse of the young miss.
Whether at the Main Pavilion or the Seventh Sword Pavilion, the sect would provide basic living needs and so spirit stones to Liu Lili as a Thousand chanism Artisan.
But Liu Lili’s own research in Thousand chanism Technique was a bottomless pit.
When her master was around, things could barely hold together, but now that her master was gone, she was long since unable to make ends et.
Surviving on a Grain Avoidance Pill with cold northwest winds for a month, Liu Lili felt she couldn’t go on like this.
To avoid starving, she had to go to the task hall to see if there were any tasks that could prolong her survival.
However, standing in the task hall, Liu Lili was close to tears.
Because it was nearing the end of the month, there were hardly any tasks left in the task hall.
The remaining ones were troubleso or unconventional or long-term tasks.
And most of these unconventional tasks were issued by the Demon Race who settled and registered in the East Continent.
For example, the task posted by the Snake Demon sisters, known as the "Green and White Sisters".
These sisters have a special hobby.
They enjoy dragon dancing.
But not dancing below, they transform into their original form as dragons, get dressed up, and have people lift them up and sway them around.
However, recently there was an issue.
The sisters simultaneously fell in love with a scholar and both got pregnant, but a snake demon’s pregnancy requires seven years to deliver.
Having them not transform into dragons for seven years was more painful than death.
So the sisters sought help from various righteous sects in the Qin State for spells.
Spells concerning embryo stabilization or uterine protection.
If worse cos to worst, they considered spells for rapid childbirth.
This ridiculous task had been posted for four or five months, but still, no one accepted it.
According to rumors, the two sisters plan to go to the dicine King Valley hoping to obtain spiritual pills.
If dicine King Valley has none, then they’ll go to Beast Taming Sect.
And they’ve already submitted reports to the Seventh Sword Pavilion, planning to set out soon.
Liu Lili felt this task was extrely unconventional from aspects of ethics, morality, humanity, and demon nature.
Other non-unconventional tasks also had a hint of oddity.
Like this task.
A male fox said he wanted to repay his benefactor.
He’s seeking an immortal herb that can make his urine fragrant, tasty, and soothe the throat while tonifying and nourishing the blood, to help his benefactor improve their health.
Liu Lili didn’t know if this was his enemy who killed his father or his benefactor who saved his life.
In any case, these demons have value and life views different from humans and dare write anything.
Apart from these unconventional and odd tasks, the remaining ones were rather difficult.
Primarily tasks suitable for disciples at the Golden Core Stage within the Inner Sect.
"A sinkhole has appeared at Xiuyu Mountain, requiring Golden Core Stage disciples or above to investigate, reward 3000 contribution points."
"Wanted: Vice Helm Leader of Blood Lion Helm, Blood Tooth Taoist. Reward 500 contribution points for providing exact whereabouts. Demon Exterminator reward 5500 contribution points. Recomnded for Golden Core Stage cultivators."
Liu Lili pondered, considering her skills at the Qi Cultivation Peak and an empty stomach having eaten nothing for a month, she’d likely be taken down by Blood Tooth Taoist at the first encounter.
Then...
Forget it, better not think further, or it’ll beco too inappropriate.
After skipping over a few more unconventional tasks like helping the weasel raise chickens, Liu Lili finally found a task that wasn’t so odd.
Task initiator, Qiao Lezhi
Task content.
Help his clever and heroic little junior find an equally clever and heroic Thousand chanism Cultivator.
Requirents.
1. Passionate about Thousand chanism Technique and open to new things.
2. Has so understanding of array design and drawing, with their own insights into Thousand chanism Technique.
3. Loves developing Thousand chanism Tools, with flexible thinking, responsibility, and teamwork spirit.
4. Hardworking and able to bear so work pressure.
5. Offers high remuneration.
Although this task’s requirents seed odd and strange, Liu Lili didn’t mind.
She was entirely attracted by two terms.
High remuneration and Thousand chanism Cultivator.
No one ever called her a cultivator, as people only referred to them as artisans.
"I want to take this task!"
Unfortunately, right after saying so, Liu Lili fainted from hunger.
When she woke up again, she found herself lying in a bed, veils and gauze, a faint scent of sandalwood.
It was a bed she could never afford in her life.
In front of her was a graceful young gentleman, holding a book scroll and pondering deeply.
The gentleman looked up and walked towards her.
"What does he want to do? Will he rcilessly strip and harshly throw onto the bed..."
"No, I’m already on the bed now..."
Liu Lili regretted reading that weird book called "Abnormal World Cultivation Laws" a few days ago.
Her mind was endlessly replaying the scene about being thrown on the bed.
Zhang Ze put down his copy of "Abnormal World Cultivation Laws", looking bewildered at this Thousand chanism Cultivator nad Liu Lili.
He couldn’t understand why this woman on the bed was twisting like so planks of Senior Sister Qiao’s door, unable to twist out anything intricate.
Forget it, can’t comprehend it, so better not try.
"Sister i’Er, Chen Qin, she’s awake."
After a short while, Sister i’Er and Chen Qin ca in.
Liu Lili was no longer thinking about being thrown onto the bed.
All she saw now was chicken, the chicken in the food box Sister i was holding.
...
"Is she alright?" Chen Qin asked softly.
"Let her give it a try first, anyway she’s the only Thousand chanism Cultivator in the Seventh Sword Pavilion now." Zhang Ze whispered.
After Liu Lili devoured the third chicken leaving no bones behind, she let out a satisfied belch.
"Thank you three benefactors for saving my life. I still have a task to complete, and once I receive the reward, I will return to repay."
"What other task do you have?" Zhang Ze asked.
"A task posted by a Senior Sister nad Qiao Lezhi."
"Help his clever and heroic little junior find an equally clever and heroic Thousand chanism Cultivator."
Liu Lili patted her flat chest, "I am that clever and heroic Thousand chanism Cultivator."
Zhang Ze clenched his fists, never mind.
Currently can’t handle Qiao Lezhi.
In the future, definitely won’t let this woman post tasks on his behalf.
"I am that clever and heroic little junior." Zhang Ze pointed to his nose.
"Ah, pleased to et you, pleased to et you..."
After a round of awkward self-introductions, Liu Lili finally understood what Zhang Ze wanted.
Zhang Ze wanted her to upgrade this prototype tool made by Chen Qin, allowing it to be adapted for various weapons.
Also, to recompose new special effects based on the various arrays and cultivation techniques Zhang Ze dismantled.
And then start selling.
Sell within the Sword Sect and also to markets outside the sect.
Liu Lili held the small Sword Guard, thinking she would never be financially troubled again, never again.
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