Chapter 31 Is it to earn crystals for me?
Yan Zhao chuckled, stopped, rubbed her head, and changed from holding her hand to putting his arm around her shoulder, leading her to the elevator.The guards behind them maintained a certain distance, following slowly with their eyes straight ahead.His voice was slightly languid, "Darling, Wu Yan, Shang Qi, and I are all warriors.No matter what our personalities appear to be to outsiders—whether we are tolerant, silent, or at times willing to compromise and not bother with trivial matters—deep down, we always have an unyielding dominance and possessiveness.We truly cannot achieve your harmonious family of four.At most, we can take turns accompanying you, ignoring the others to keep our minds clear, as long as you are happy!
Besides, Darling is so capable; we need to change our previous decadent ways and work hard to earn crystal stones to support you.The Contract Masters in other families live comfortably; we can't let our Darling be short on funds or suffer grievances.
"Qiu Ling exclaimed, "So you're not being a curator; you're going to teach and lead graduating classes on expeditions to earn crystal stones for me?
"Yan Zhao smiled and nodded.He was a Former Holy Son; even if he were still a Saint now, it wouldn't mean he was devoid of desires with Holy Light upon him.On the contrary, the more something is suppressed, the more persistent one becomes.He was used to doing as he pleased, making him even more worldly than ordinary people.Whatever he did, he had to let Darling see it, so he could openly seek favor, right?
"Yes, anyway, I just dropped a rank; it's not like Wu Yan, who needs to go to the battlefield.Combat power, for me, is a bonus if I have it, and natural if I don't.Before, my head hurt, and I couldn't run or jump, nor could I think too deeply about problems, so I wasn't suitable to continue teaching.I could only rely on that meager salary.Now my condition is much better; I'll be stationed in the rear, leading graduating classes, and the responsibility for the students' safety will be handed over to others.
"At this point, Yan Zhao said with a hint of pride, "Darling, aren't you going to collect things?
This is a perfect opportunity to send them!
Moreover, the resources they obtain are half submitted to the school and half kept for themselves.However, both the school and the Trainees must each contribute 30% to thank me, their team leader.I keep two-thirds for myself, and the rest goes to the other teachers and guards.
"This meant he could get 20% of the resources, which might not seem like much, but when the number of graduating students increased, and they collected and hunted throughout the beast tide, the resources obtained were not small.At least it was much better than the 20,000 crystal stones he received monthly as a branch curator!
What's more, this was free labor he found for Darling.Qiu Ling smiled, pressing her lips together, "Then, as their teacher's wife, should I also prepare some meeting gifts for them?
"Yan Zhao snorted coldly, "I am just a mentor.With so many students, not everyone can receive your meeting gift.At the very least, they must be my official disciples!
"Qiu Ling's eyes curved into crescents; she always felt a sour taste in the air.The eighteenth underground floor was still a bit stuffy.The group came to the surface.At this time, there was nothing to eat in the cafeteria, so they went to a snack shop.The Interstellar is vast, and the tastes of residents on each planet are quite different.The most challenging thing to adapt to when going somewhere new is the food.However, most people consume nutrient solutions; those who are particular about food are from wealthy families.To ensure that every guest could find delicious food, a chain store opened in almost all areas where residents were active!
The "Interstellar Snacks" shop was not large, only about a hundred square meters, but it offered a wide variety of dishes: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty, savory, cold, and hot.All were popular recipes, ensuring that there was always something a customer entering the shop would like.Yan Zhao didn't even ask Qiu Ling what she wanted to eat; he directly ordered two bowls of egg-fried rice, a portion of Di San Xian, stir-fried mushrooms with meat, and a fruit platter with candied floss, accompanied by seafood soup.Qiu Ling propped her chin on her hand, gazing at him.Her man truly looked better and better the more she looked at him.How did he become hers?
Even the Four Minor True Lords and Five Great Venerables of the Cultivation World were not as elegant and naturally handsome as Yan Zhao.Yan Zhao's face flushed slightly under her gaze.He coughed lightly and explained, "Interstellar Snacks are found in all markets.Their recipes are standardized, so the taste won't vary too much.We'll have a chance to try them all, so I didn't let you look at the menu.After trying everything, you'll know which ones you like and which you don't."Qiu Ling hummed in agreement; her man was also very thoughtful and considerate, and the smile in her eyes grew wider.The guards, meanwhile, ordered their own food at another table; not focusing on their appetites, they directly ordered large portions of shredded pork noodles.The food arrived quickly; the excellent color, aroma, and taste made up for the slight lack of Spiritual Qi.While they were eating, Wu Yan strode in from the doorway, washed his hands, and sat down beside her.A security guard was already scurrying to bring him a set of tableware.Wu Yan was so hungry he didn't even bother to speak, burying his head in his food.It was Qiu Ling who couldn't bear to watch, and while serving herself, she also put a few chopsticks full of food into his bowl.After eating two bowls of fried rice, Wu Yan finally recovered, turning his head to look at the Little Girl who was diligently serving him food, his expression softening:"I had originally thought Ling Ling, you would come over and wanted to make time to eat with you.However, things were busy earlier, and it got delayed until now.I have a valid excuse; when I'm starving, I drink a can of nutrient solution.You are young and frail, so you shouldn't disrupt your routine for Alchemy.
"As he said this, he glanced at Yan Zhao.Yan Zhao shrugged helplessly.Fine, he had been caught red-handed for indulging Darling's erratic schedule, staying up all night, and eating at irregular times.Qiu Ling just smiled and hummed, "I'll try my best, but a Pill Refining Contract Master's working hours are irregular, so it's impossible to strictly follow a three-meal-a-day schedule.However, I did drink a mouthful or two of nutrient solution in between.
"Wu Yan was now eating unhurriedly, "I'll go back with you two later.Vicious Beasts are more active at night; occasionally, a few stragglers might slip through, and living here would be unsettling.
"He had just come from the edge of the battlefield; there was still a visible layer of dust on him, a few dark marks on his face, and his hair was damp with sweat.He should have looked disheveled, but these details only enhanced his cold, unyielding resolve.However, Qiu Ling still reached out her hand and drew a Qingchen Talisman, patting it onto him.Talisman Contract Masters typically use a Talisman brush, dipping it into Spiritual sand made from beast blood infused with Spiritual Qi, and then drawing on beast hides that also contain Spiritual Qi.Every step requires the Talisman Maker's powerful Mental Energy control, including the storage and output size and speed of Spiritual Qi, and the drawing of runes.There cannot be a single error, or they must start over.Moreover, this also requires strong comprehension ability; otherwise, Talisman Contract Masters would be everywhere.This drawing of Talismans in the air, without the medium of Spiritual sand and beast hide, relied on Spiritual Qi to condense into form in the air.Only after the final stroke was laid down, and the entire rune's lines were uniformly thick and solidified, could it become a Talisman.At least a Great Master-level Talisman Contract Master could achieve this.In other words, among all the Talisman Contract Masters in the Interstellar, there were only a handful who possessed the ability to draw Talismans in the air, and there was certainly no one with her seemingly careless, child-like scribbling level!
The Talisman patted onto him felt like a wave of dampness mixed with pine scent, quickly passing over Wu Yan's skin.Within five breaths, Wu Yan was fresh and clean, and even his clothes had no wrinkles.
.. Wu Yan couldn't help but sigh, gripping Qiu Ling's hand, and exchanged a look with Yan Zhao.Yan Zhao raised an eyebrow; he had been startled several times these past two days, so it was only right that it was his turn to watch the fun.