The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 1016 Mission (Happy National Day everyone!)
In fact, based on the information extracted from that "birdman" by the "Starry Sky Jade Book", Zhao Chen knew that it didn't actually know much advanced knowledge and was purely a tool for carrying out "missions".

The secrets it possesses are instilled in it because they are related to the "mission".

“I see…” Ming Hongyue nodded thoughtfully, then asked, “Is the information it gave about the ‘Chi You’s Secret Cave’ true?”

That was the main place where the King of Qin was framed, so she couldn't help but care.

“It’s true.” Zhao Chen nodded slightly and continued, “However, it concealed some information, such as the so-called imperial tomb of the ‘Emperor Hong’ hidden in the ‘Chi You Secret Cave’, which is actually the entrance to the ‘Flower God’s’ kingdom.”

"And the 'Di Hong Clan' was secretly referred to as a 'traitor' by that 'birdman'."

"Of course, the 'birdman' didn't know why he was called that."

Traitor? Ming Hongyue chewed on the word, a slight smirk playing on her lips: "Because it's a 'traitor,' it wouldn't hesitate to sell out the location of its imperial tomb, would it?"

"That's part of the reason, but it's mostly for the sake of the 'mission'... It doesn't really have much of a feeling of like or dislike." Zhao Chen replied first, and then explained in detail, "The mission can be roughly divided into one main mission, three secondary missions, and several side quests that can be done or not."

Upon hearing this, Ming Hongyue burst out laughing: "This sounds just like some kind of 'game'."

Because of the existence of many "mysterious realms" where technological civilizations have evolved, the knowledgeable cultivators of the Great Xia Dynasty knew about "video games," and even that similar "card games" were popular as early as ancient times.

The "Chess of Yaochi" secret realm even directly uses the rules of this type of "game" to generate "levels".

Actually, it's more like an AI that handles "command tasks"... Zhao Chen thought to himself, and continued, "The main task is to ensure your safety in front of the 'Dongxuan' and eliminate any potentially fatal threats."

"Well, the reason it told you about the 'Chi You's Secret Cave' was actually to eliminate the King of Qin, your biggest threat, and it expended a considerable amount of resources to do so..."

"Hehe, it also played a part in the fact that some of the arrangements we made made so easily led the King of Qin and Feng Qing into our trap."

Even if that "birdman" is skilled in using some kind of supernatural power to manipulate "fate," it can only exert the strength of a high-grade supernatural power at most. It is powerless to influence the two True Persons... At most, it can provide some "cover-up" on the level of fate for Zhao Chen's scheme.

Zhao Chen paused for a moment, waiting for Ming Hongyue to finish processing the information before continuing, "One of its three secondary tasks is to investigate and confirm the current situation of the four ancient goddesses... This is also why it carries knowledge related to the 'Chi You Secret Cave'."

"Secondly, it would be best if you could enter the fantasy world of 'Mirror Village' at least once."

“I suspect that your men were able to arrive at Mirror Village just in time and snatch the ‘Summoning Edict’ from the fleeing Hong Li because of their own scheme.”

Upon hearing this, Ming Hongyue appeared quite surprised, her face filled with disbelief: "The influence range of its destiny divine power is so vast?"

It's important to understand that even Song Wurui, who possessed the "Earthly Star," could only manipulate the fate of a hundred-mile-long area. "Its fate-related supernatural abilities differ from ordinary area-specific ones. Instead, it excels at using small resources to achieve large results, leveraging fate to steer it in the direction it desires. It cannot control things precisely and often encounters unexpected problems."

"In other words, it is a false divine sense of a Dao Lord. No matter what, its understanding of fate is far superior to that of a cultivator with supernatural powers, which is why it seems so miraculous." Zhao Chen shook his head slightly, explained a few words, and then continued from where he left off, "Thirdly, it is to investigate the whereabouts of the 'Taiji' Dao Lord."

Taiji Daojun is the only one among the Five Primordial Lords who has not been definitively killed or disappeared and still exists in Xuantian.

However, His whereabouts are a mystery. In ancient times, few powerful figures actually saw him. Even the Empress only heard the Demon Lord "Tai Shi" mention him.

"As for the 'side quests,' there are many and they are quite varied... For example, cultivating the 'Nine Heavens Immortal Body' is one of them, which is why it has mastered some of the cultivation methods of the 'Mysterious Maiden's' divine powers."

"For example, try to find the essence blood of the five phoenixes: red, yellow, green, white, and black... By the way, the next thing it wants to do is to trick you into getting the blood of the yellow phoenix."

After listening to Zhao Chen's story, Ming Hongyue fell into deep thought. After a while, she said with a bitter face, "I feel like I'm a garbage dump, and everyone wants to throw everything into my inner world."

"Besides, it probably has ulterior motives in wanting me to enter the fantasy world of 'Mirror Village,' but I haven't noticed any changes in myself..."

Because I've eliminated that biggest variable... After all, you're most likely the reincarnation of that 'Bright Light Fairy's' clone. If that 'Daoist Sinner' were to encounter you, things might really get messy.

Zhao Chen thought for a moment, but still didn't tell her "origins". Instead, he pulled her into his arms again and said with a smile, "Have you forgotten? With my protection, you've even dealt with the 'birdman' himself. There's no need to be afraid of its little tricks anymore."

The unease and anxiety that had just arisen were instantly soothed by the "magic" of Zhao Chen's words. The princess was not sure if she had been charmed by his "eloquence" again, but she was filled with emotion and her mind was instantly filled with sweet affection.

She brought her red lips close to Zhao Chen's ear, her voice tinged with nervousness and seduction, and said, "Then try to cleanse the 'pollution' deep within my mind... Hmm, use your unique and most effective 'Five Emperors Paying Homage to the Truth' method."

Logically speaking, we've come this far, and I shouldn't spoil the atmosphere, but it's best not to touch the "pollution" in your mind for the time being! Although Zhao Chen was somewhat tempted, he suppressed his desire and politely declined, saying, "It's really not the right time now... Besides, you're just bewitched by the effects of 'Five Emperors Paying Homage to the True Ones,' and you may not actually be ready."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Besides, it's already past midnight, and Wan'er will be here soon."

Ming Hongyue didn't hear a word of what was said before, but the last sentence instantly brought the princess to her senses—she was actually prepared to have fun with Zhao Chen, but that didn't mean she was willing to be with Feng Wan... Even if they were seen, it would be embarrassing enough for her.

Despite her willingness to say anything when arguing with Feng Wan, she is, after all, a noblewoman of the royal family and still has to maintain some dignity.

Watching the princess frantically pick up her undergarment, Zhao Chen smiled slightly, but inwardly he was unusually calm as he pondered:
Even the evil gods from beyond this world are paying attention to the condition of the four ancient goddesses! It seems these goddesses indeed harbor considerable secrets…

In addition, there is the "Tai Chi" Daoist Lord... What role does this elusive "Five Primordial Tai" play?

(End of this chapter)