readytorunbook Chapter 335: Did I Miss Something?
Chapter 335: Did I Miss Something?
Chapter 335: Did I Miss Something?
Gu Heng hadn't expected to complete two tasks in one day, one a side quest and the other a main quest. The rewards weren't exactly generous, but they were still there.
Upon completing the "Igniting the Red Thread" mission, the system rewarded him with the "Mysterious Celestial Star Chart".
He opened his system inventory and pulled out the star map.
This Xuan Tian Star Chart isn't large, only about the size of Gu Heng's outstretched arms. When unfolded, it actually appears quite expansive. The chart is covered with a hazy light blue layer, and a peculiar silver-gray pattern flows across its surface, making it look very mysterious.
Gu Heng's eyes widened immediately. This star map, is it that advanced?
No! This is different from the star map Gu Heng imagined. It's not a starry sky with stars shining in the darkness. This "star map" is actually a large map of the Xuan Tian Realm!
The map shows the Western Regions, Central Plains, Northern Desert, Eastern Frontier, and Southern Wilderness. There's even a dark brown area next to the Eastern Frontier labeled "Demon Realm." Extending further outwards, even the ocean is marked!
Moreover, it is so lifelike that it can be called a work of art.
The map not only depicted drifting clouds, but also clearly showed mountains and rivers. Gu Heng had a sudden inspiration and placed the star map on the bed. He then tried to "stretch" it with his hands, and he was able to actually zoom in and out of the Xuan Tian Star Map!
He looked confused.
Although I don't know what the purpose of this image provided by the system is, it's really quite fun.
So Gu Heng began to study the Xuan Tian Star Chart, wanting to see what else this large map could do. After all, the things the system gave him were often not useless, but he simply hadn't found a way to use them.
He found a faint red dot of light at the edge of the Eastern Frontier and the Demon Realm.
After zooming in, you can see that this is the capital city of the Sunfire Dynasty.
This is him.
This celestial star chart marks your location in real time, which is pretty good. If you suddenly encounter an emergency and lose your bearings, with no help in sight, this chart can ensure you can find your way.
"What is this?"
Not far from his own "red dot," Gu Heng spotted a hazy, gray dot of light nestled among mountains. He reached out and pressed it, and it lit up immediately.
then……
That was it. Not a single word came of it.
Gu Heng was a little puzzled. Then he looked at the large map and saw about a dozen of these dim, grayish dots. After thinking for a moment, he lit them all up!
After doing all that, he directly felt... that the ground didn't shake.
I went to the window and looked out; the night sky was completely still.
"What exactly is the purpose of this image?"
He muttered to himself, repeatedly observing every detail on the star map. At first, he was quite interested, but after looking at it for so long, his eyes became a little dry, so Gu Heng had no choice but to put the star map back into his system inventory in a sullen mood.
Without a doubt, this Xuan Tian Star Chart is no ordinary thing, but if he can't understand its purpose, it would be quite discouraging.
Because the system wasn't thoughtful enough to provide any "usage tips." "Hey, after looking around this map, it seems there's practically nowhere worth visiting in this Sunfire Dynasty..."
Gu Heng rubbed his eyes and muttered to himself.
How can we make sure that girl has a good time?
To ensure Qin Yiyao had a good time and no regrets, he, as her master, was truly worried sick.
Completing the "Sword Mastery" quest earned Gu Heng ten temporary trial vouchers. As for the notification that "new items are available for purchase in the shop," Gu Heng checked the system shop again...
It's true that the system shop has received "new goods," but these so-called "new goods" are actually the "other-dimensional shop"!
At first, it only costs 200 points, but the points required for purchases increase exponentially as you go on!
Gu Heng tried buying it for the first time, and ended up with a bag of spicy strips that cost less than a dollar, the kind he used to eat in his previous life...
Then it almost drove him to depression. "I'm not watching anymore, I'm going to sleep!"
Gu Heng lay down and went to sleep, fuming.
Whether or not one can fall asleep is another matter entirely.
……
The next morning, Gu Heng was woken up early by Qin Yiyao.
"Master! Time to get up!"
When Gu Heng rubbed his eyes and opened them, he found that Qin Yiyao had almost pressed her whole body against his chest. No wonder he was playing the trick of stacking stones on his chest in his dream.
"Stop shaking me, little girl, I'll get up."
Gu Heng smiled wryly. Just as he sat up, he saw that Qin Yiyao had already prepared hot water and handed him a towel. Gu Heng was stunned. This girl actually knew how to be filial to him in such a small way.
"The sun must be rising in the west today!" Qin Yiyao smiled, looking exceptionally beautiful. She was wearing a moon-white brocade dress embroidered with lotus patterns. Upon closer inspection, the little girl was truly dressed up for the occasion.
"...Girl, did you do something wrong? Are you afraid I'll beat you up?"
Gu Heng stared at her suspiciously.
Not right.
Unsolicited kindness, while not necessarily malicious, is definitely suspicious. Gu Heng figured it was just that Qin Yiyao had made a mistake and he was afraid of spanking her. Back in Yunling City, the little girl always behaved very well and quietly after making a mistake...
"Huh? What nonsense are you talking about, Master? I wasn't being naughty."
Qin Yiyao rolled her eyes.
"I just wanted to be nicer to you, after all, you're the best master in the world!"
Gu Heng was bewildered by her attitude. Although he was confused, since he had already been shaken awake, Gu Heng simply washed up, got dressed, and went to the courtyard.
But they found that Jiang Lingyun was still waiting there.
"Sect Leader Jiang?"
Gu Heng smiled.
"Ah, Young Master Gu..."
Jiang Lingyun walked over and said directly, "Aren't you going to take your disciples to the newly appeared 'Ancient Secret Palace' later?"
Gu Heng: "?"
Did he miss something?
Why is it a little hard to understand what Jiang Lingyun is saying?