Chapter 0.72 New Mission: Earth and Human’s Anomaly
Gu Jinghong’s brow furrowed for a moment. After contemplating for a bit, he tactfully refused, stating, “Becoming a cauldron for the Mystic Maiden Palace is indeed something many cultivators dream of, and it offers considerable benefits. However, for disciples of our sect, suddenly switching to Dual Cultivation of Yin and Yang would inevitably have some impact on their own cultivation.”
“Cult Master Gu misunderstands,” Gu Caihe said with a smile, pursing her lips. “How could the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace lack cauldrons? The reality is due to a reason known to everyone in the Cultivation World: the Mystic Maiden Palace currently suffers from a severe imbalance of Yin over Yang. Cauldrons frequently die inexplicably at the hands of their Dao Companions, and a prevailing discrimination against males is rampant. Palace Lord Ye finds this deeply undesirable. Despite her repeated commands that only genuine, equal relationships with cauldrons lead to better progress, she has been unable to suppress this unhealthy trend. Those young cauldrons simply cannot control the young girls within the palace! It’s understandable, really. Who among the true prodigies would willingly become a cauldron?”
“Palace Lord Ye’s idea is simple and effective: she wants me to visit your esteemed allied sects and scout for a batch of top-tier young male disciples to teach those unruly girls in the palace a lesson. This will show them that among their peers, not only women but also men can be outstanding. As for whether these male disciples will ultimately remain in the Mystic Maiden Palace as cauldrons, it will be entirely up to their own volition. Palace Lord Ye has personally guaranteed there will be no coercion.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Jinghong hesitantly asked, “Didn’t Saintess Xi Hua mention earlier that if our sect’s disciples accepted this request, they would receive considerable benefits?”
Gu Caihe calmly uttered three words: “Rebirth Tower.”
Gu Jinghong’s eyes brightened, but he still did not agree directly. Instead, his expression turned solemn. “I ask Saintess Xi Hua to grant me some time. I will discuss this matter thoroughly with the disciple, and then we will make a decision.”
“Of course,” Gu Caihe replied with a gentle smile. Internally, however, she was astonished. For a mere disciple, why would the dignified sect leader Gu Jinghong need to discuss it in person with them? This indicated the extraordinary status of that disciple within the Seed Demon Sacred Cult.
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Two hours later, Qin Gou was summoned by Gu Jinghong and came alone to the Main Hall.
Gu Jinghong cut straight to the chase. “There is a sudden mission requiring you to go to the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace. Are you willing to go? Don’t worry, it’s not asking you to be a cauldron.”
Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace? Ye Qishuang!
Qin Gou’s eyes flickered slightly, but he did not respond immediately.
Gu Jinghong continued, “Upon arriving at the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace, you will be able to enter the Rebirth Tower. You may not know what it is, but it is a rare Marvelous Treasure in the Cultivation World that can fundamentally improve one’s potential. Your potential may not be weak, but I doubt anyone in this world would complain about having too high potential.”
Not weak potential? Qin Gou knew very well that he was legendary for being the worst, a four-element inferior grade. After being refined by the Enlightenment True Body, he had barely managed to become a four-element middle grade, which was still very poor, likely not even as good as Little Fatty Chen Keshua. Currently, he was only fortunate, having managed to reach the Hidden Weapon Realm through various fortuitous encounters.
“I hope the Cult Master can give me some time to consider,” Qin Gou said, cupping his fists.
He genuinely wanted to go to the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace, to meet Ye Qishuang, and to desperately figure out how a woman possessing the ‘Stone Maiden Spiritual Physique’ became the ancestor of absorbing Yang to replenish Yin. What exactly did she use to absorb?!
But not now. Even though Qin Gou had made psychological preparations, his own realm did not allow him to be so aggressive.
“Ding. New mission ‘Earth and Human’s Anomaly’ published: The demonic sect Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace is infamous, its inner workings are chaotic and corrupt, urgently needing a generation’s wise ruler to cleanse its jade halls. The host is hereby ordered to turn the tables and become the Master of the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace! Reward: 3 lottery draw opportunities, 20000 Merit points, unlock the ‘Exemption’ category for the lottery draw wheel. Time limit: six months. Mission failure will ‘reward’ the host with becoming an ordinary female disciple of the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace.”
Become the Master of the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace?!
Doesn’t this mean I have to usurp Ye Qishuang’s position?
For a moment, countless thoughts raced through Qin Gou’s mind. How could such a coincidence occur? He suddenly recalled what Chi Yuchao had said in the Forget Self Secret Realm, vaguely understanding who Gu Feiyan’s future husband was.
“Alright, I will give you two days to consider. You may go,” Gu Jinghong said, waving his hand.
Qin Gou returned to his cave dwelling, his mind in a complete mess.
This mission was too bizarre. How could he possibly contend with that girl Ye Qishuang now? And become the Master of the Mystic Maiden Raksha? What sect would allow a cultivator in the Hidden Weapon Realm to be a Palace Lord?
Moreover, the mission’s penalty was exceptionally cunning. If he couldn’t become the Palace Lord, they would make him an ordinary female disciple? It was truly diabolical!
“Little Qin, I already know about the matter.”
At this moment, Gu Feiyan, who had changed out of her opulent phoenix coronet and was now in a black dress that swayed elegantly, entered Qin Gou’s cave dwelling.
She spoke with some struggle, “I want to know your thoughts. Have you really decided to go to the Mystic Maiden Raksha Palace?”
Qin Gou desperately wanted to say ‘no,’ but the situation was beyond his control. He could only say with a bitter smile, “That’s right.”
“Oh.”
Qin Gou noticed a hint of displeasure on Gu Feiyan’s face and couldn’t help but try to comfort her. “Don’t worry, I’m not going to be a cauldron. Even if I go to the Mystic Maiden Palace, I guarantee I won’t run after other women.”
Unexpectedly, Gu Feiyan snorted. “Whether you become a cauldron or flirt around in the Mystic Maiden Palace, what does it have to do with me? You think too highly of yourself. There’s no need for you to explain anything to me.”
Qin Gou said helplessly, “Just trust me.”
Gu Feiyan did not reply but suddenly moved closer to Qin Gou, extended her small hand, and firmly knocked three times on his head with a ‘bang bang bang’. She gave him a meaningful look before turning and leaving, leaving only the lingering fragrance of her presence.
Due to the difference in cultivation levels, Qin Gou was almost seeing stars from the blows. He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, and stood there stunned, starting to regret it. He shouldn’t have told Gu Feiyan the story of how Sun Wukong successfully became a disciple of Patriarch Subodhi back then.
(End of this volume. The next volume, ‘The Male Master of the Mystic Maiden Palace,’ will begin shortly.)
Volume Two: The Male Master of the Mystic Maiden Palace
