Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 671 The Library...An Encounter with a Bard...

[You have given your subject Gwyneth a gift she desires; her loyalty has increased to 100%.]

Upon seeing the notification, a smile appeared on Cao Xing's face.

He clapped his hands, stood up, and said, "You continue reading, I'll go out now."

"If you need anything, or if there's anything you need, just come to me."

After saying that, Cao Xing was about to turn and leave.

Just then, Gwyneth's gentle voice reached my ears.

"Please wait a moment, my lord..."

Cao Xing stopped and turned around, asking in confusion, "Is something the matter?"

Gwyneth nodded slightly. "I recently... composed a piece of music myself."

"Since you gave me a new musical instrument, I'd like to play it for you."

She paused, then continued, "Of course, if you don't have time right now, then it's not necessary."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing also became somewhat interested.

Since he didn't have anything urgent to do at the moment, he nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll listen to it."

Seeing that Cao Xing agreed, Gwyneth's gentle smile reappeared on her face.

She stood up, brought a chair from the side, and gently placed it opposite her.

Then the music said, "My lord, please sit opposite me."

"This is……"

At this point, her voice paused slightly, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks. "This is... a performance just for you..."

Cao Xing paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay."

He then sat down opposite Gwyneth.

Their knees were only a dozen centimeters apart, and they could even smell the faint fragrance emanating from Gwyneth.

Then, Gwyneth gently stroked the organ strings, her fingertips trembling slightly.

Then, he gently plucked the first note.

"Zheng~"

The melodious sound of the piano filled the air, like a gentle breeze caressing the heart.

Gwyneth closed her eyes slightly, her expression focused and gentle.

After a dozen seconds, she slowly spoke: "You float on the shimmering rooftops, swimming across a lake strewn with lily petals..."

"A cold wind blows, as if lamenting and sobbing..."

The clear singing voice, like a mountain stream, flowed through the tranquil library.

"It's just that time flows by, and years pass like an arrow, silently and imperceptibly..."

"May we be together forever, sharing the beauty of the moon..."

The piano music was melodious and graceful, and the singing was ethereal and exquisite.

At this moment, Cao Xing seemed to have been transported into a dreamlike world.

For the first time, he was so immersed in it, as if the surrounding noise and time had quietly stopped, and all that remained before him was Gwyneth and the notes flowing from her fingertips.

Because the two were very close at the moment, Cao Xing could even see some of the subtle expressions on Gwyneth's face.

No matter what angle you look at her from, this woman is always so beautiful.

As Gwyneth Paltrow's singing improved, Cao Xing became completely absorbed in the performance.

After an unknown amount of time, the music gradually stopped.

Gwyneth softly uttered the last line of the lyrics.

"Let the years flow by, let time fly by..."

"My love, sing with me again..."

As the song ended, the lingering melody seemed to remain in the air for a long time.

At this moment, Cao Xing was still immersed in Gwyneth Paltrow's beautiful face and melodious singing.

A system notification brought him back to his senses.

[You listened to Gwyneth's singing and entered the "Poem of Freedom" state, increasing your evasion rate by 30% and movement speed by 20% for 10 minutes. Benefiting from the talent "Eternal Power," this state has now become permanent...]
Cao Xing's vision gradually cleared, and the dreamlike world around him disappeared.

He exclaimed, "That sounds so beautiful..."

"Gwyneth, this piece is excellent. You have amazing talent."

Hearing Cao Xing's heartfelt praise, the bard in front of him smiled slightly.

"Thank you for your compliment."

"You are also the most considerate lord I have ever met..."

Her voice was filled with a special emotion.

Then, she lowered her head slightly, her voice so soft it was almost a whisper.

"If you like, you can come here to find me anytime..."

“I…I can sing for you alone.”

As she said this, a blush crept across her face again.

From Cao Xing's perspective, Gwyneth appears exceptionally beautiful at this moment.

Her expression was gentle and shy, and coupled with the unique charm she exuded while singing, she was like a goddess who controlled heavenly sounds.

It makes one feel love at first sight.

At this moment, Cao Xing felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

He reached out and gently grasped Gwyneth's hand.

At that moment, the bard's body trembled slightly, and a hint of panic appeared in his bright pupils.

But she didn't struggle; instead, she obediently lowered her head, her cheeks flushing even more.

“Gwyneth,” Cao Xing’s voice rang out.

The bard heard the call and gently raised his head.

The next moment, a familiar face rapidly approached.

Before she could react, she found her lips had been sealed.

"Well……"

Gwyneth spoke softly, her body tensing instantly, appearing very nervous.

At that moment, Cao Xing grabbed her hand.

Gwyneth's fingers curled slightly, as if in response to Cao Xing's touch, and her tension dissipated somewhat.

Then... she seemed to adjust and responded gently.

Cao Xing could smell her breath, and there was a slightly sweet taste to it...

A few minutes later, their lips parted.

Gwyneth took a quick, deep breath.

"call……"

She gently patted her chest, as if trying to calm her racing heart.

At this moment, Cao Xing said, "Sorry... I couldn't help myself just now."

"Without your consent..."

There's no way around it, Gwyneth was just too captivating in that state.

Upon hearing this, the bard gently shook his head and said, "It's nothing..."

“I often saw this kind of thing when I was singing at bars.”

"There were also some impolite guests who harassed me, but they were all stopped by the guards of the Woodpecker Merchant Guild."

At this point, she said softly, "I...I'm also a little curious, what's it like to do this kind of thing?"

After listening, Cao Xing tentatively asked, "Then, shall we continue?"

The bard hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly and said, "Hmm..."

Her voice was very soft, and after she finished speaking, she lowered her head, looking even more embarrassed.

At that moment, Cao Xing put one arm around her waist and scooped the other under her legs.

He picked her up directly from the chair and placed her in his arms.

After the initial panic subsided, she came to her senses and wrapped her arms around Cao Xing's neck.

However, the next moment, Gwyneth suddenly felt a large hand appear on her calf.

His fingers gradually moved over her knees, thighs, and that area...

Gwyneth shuddered, and her limbs involuntarily tensed up.

But she still resisted the urge to make a move.

However, that hand seemed to be getting more and more unrestrained.

He stroked her smooth skin and moved upwards.

"How are you feeling?" Cao Xing asked.

Gwyneth's face had turned bright red.

She nodded and said, "I'm fine."

"My lord... please... please continue..."

After hearing this, Cao Xing said no more and proceeded directly to the next step.

"rustle……"

As each piece of clothing fell to the ground.

A slender body was curled up in Cao Xing's arms.

Gwyneth Paltrow weighs very little, less than 100 pounds.

However, despite her weight, her figure appeared quite well-proportioned.

Her fair skin had a faint pink tinge, and the jade bowl stood upright.

In addition, there was her slender waist and pert buttocks.

While her figure isn't as exaggerated as that of Xierda and Xia Yanni, it's still quite good.

Moreover, the aura she exudes perfectly complements her physique. Any more exaggerated elements would only detract from this beauty.

Cao Xing nodded secretly, sighing inwardly, "Another beauty..."

At this moment, he had already taken off his robes and clothes.

The two bodies embraced each other, feeling each other's body heat.

This was the first time Gwyneth had ever been so intimate with a man.

Cao Xing's strong chest gave her a sense of security.

At the same time, I also felt...

At this moment, Gwyneth, after her initial shyness, gradually relaxed.

She also sensed what was about to happen and said proactively, "My lord... please come directly."

Cao Xing nodded. "Okay."

……

Until two hours later.

Cao Xing straightened his clothes and tidied up the messy bookshelves and chairs around him.

Gwyneth, who had put her long dress back on, sat quietly to the side.

Cao Xing looked at her and said, "Gwyneth, I'll go out first."

"If you're not able to move around easily, don't go to the bar to sing tonight."

The bard had regained her composure and nodded, saying, "I understand, thank you for your concern."

She paused, then continued, "And...today's experience was very good..."

After saying that, she turned her head away, seemingly embarrassed to look in their direction again.

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing smiled and said, "Okay, I'll come find you again when I have time."

“Hmm…” Gwyneth responded softly.

Then, Cao Xing pushed open the closed library door.

As he wandered through his territory, Gwyneth's alluring body and her stunningly beautiful divine face kept flashing through his mind.

They even wanted to turn back and fight again.

But then I thought, this is only the first time for this woman today.

Moreover, she was up there for an hour and a half, and even with her constitution, it would take her some time to recover.

Cao Xing shook his head, trying to banish all those thoughts from his mind.

"Let me think about what else I haven't finished."

He quickly thought back.

Then he muttered to himself, "Besides the ancient ruins in a little over half a month, the system will launch two new events in seven days: the Mist Fractals and the Treasure of the Golden Skullcrusher."

"These two events look quite important and I can't miss them. I need to arrange the time and people involved."

"In addition to these things that need to be done in the near future, there are also a few more distant goals."

"For example: the S-rank mission 'Uprooting the Roots,' the SS-rank mission 'The Trial of the True God of Balthazar,' and the 'God War Grounds' that Luo mentioned."

These three are all large-scale missions, and each one is extremely difficult.

"As for that S-rank mission, there's no point in mentioning it; there's still no hope of completing it."

"That old codger God of Light hasn't come over. If I want to kill him, I'll have to go to the Underworld."

"As for the battlefield of the gods, I don't even know where it is."

At that moment, a flash of inspiration struck Cao Xing.

Back then... in that Sword Saint's legacy, the phantom left behind by the Sword Saint once said something.

Malenina was the one he picked up in the 'Land of Gods'.

She might know the location of the battlefield of gods...

"However... this map must be extremely difficult, containing some kind of terrifying danger."

"After all, even that legendary sword saint ended up dying when he stepped in."

"To reach the land of the gods, we need to increase our strength a bit more."

Since both of these matters have reached a stalemate, there is only one task left to do.

SS-rank mission: The Trial of the True God of Balthazar.

Although it is more difficult than 'uprooting', it is also a step-by-step process that gradually increases in difficulty.
The first step is to defeat a legendary monster.

With Cao Xing's abilities, he is already capable of completing this task with ease.

“Great, I was just about to get some blood from a legendary monster and other materials to develop a legendary potion for Francesca.”

"Next, while the Dream Fragment is not open, I can take the opportunity to complete the first stage of this SS-level mission."

Cao Xing quickly sorted out the thoughts in his mind.

"However... to do this SS-rank mission, we need to find the location of Whirlpool Mountain first."

"I've never heard of this place before, I'd better ask someone."

Thinking of this, Cao Xing pressed the communication device next to his ear.

"Zizi...Zizi..."

After a hissing sound, a deep, aged voice rang in my ears.

"Lord Cao Xing, I am Elton, please speak."

Yes, the person Cao Xing contacted was the Ice Crystal King.

After all, the area of ​​the Western Continent is too large. Trying to find a specific location based on just a place name is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Therefore, the best approach is to leverage your personal connections and see if the old king is aware of the situation.

After hearing Cao Xing's question, the Ice Crystal King remained silent for a moment.

Then he replied, "Lord Cao Xing, I have thought about it carefully, and I have never heard of a place called 'Whirlpool Mountain' before."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing frowned.

Even the Ice Crystal King, who has lived for hundreds of years, doesn't know?
That place is rather mysterious!
Or is Mount Whirlpool hidden somewhere, requiring certain conditions to enter?

Thoughts kept flashing through my mind.

The Ice Crystal King continued, "But don't worry, I'll go and ask the other kings if they know where 'Whirlpool Mountain' is."

"Based on their resumes and experience, there should be some clues."

Cao Xing was slightly taken aback, then smiled and replied, "Then I'll have to trouble Your Majesty."

The person on the other end slowly replied, "It was nothing."

“Those guys would probably be happy to help once they hear it was your request.”

"After all, we all owe you a huge favor this time."

Cao Xing smiled and said no more.

After hanging up the call, I waited silently.

About half an hour later, a message came back from the Ice Crystal King.

"Lord Cao Xing, I'm sorry to say, I asked a few old friends I know, and none of them have ever heard of the location of 'Whirlpool Mountain'."

Cao Xing was somewhat surprised. Even when the old king mobilized his connections, no one knew about this place.

Could this 'Whirlpool Mountain' really be hidden in some special area?
Of course, there is another possibility: that 'Whirlpool Mountain' has been renamed or forgotten.

After all, more than 10,000 years have passed since the time of Barsaze.

Ten thousand years... a true transformation of the world.

Almost all the living beings of that era have passed away, and much of history has been forgotten.

At this moment, King Ice Crystal continued, "Lord Cao Xing, I have already instructed them that everyone will send out a portion of their personnel to locate this place."

"We will notify you as soon as we have any news."

Cao Xing replied, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Majesty."

"No need for such formalities," the old king smiled.

Then, the two talked about some things like old friends before hanging up.

After a moment, Cao Xing stared ahead and thought, "King Ice Crystal and the others don't know that this Whirlpool Mountain is related to the God of War. I'm afraid the chances of finding it are very small."

"Just to be on the safe side, I'll send someone out to look for them too."

"I happen to have nothing to do right now."

So he summoned the aloof and proud Dragon Queen over.

"Binglan, although you just got back today and haven't had much rest yet."

"But now, there's something else I need you to do."

The Dragon-Taming Empress said calmly, "Speak."

As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that she might have been a little too cold.

So he softened his expression and said, "It's alright, go ahead and say it. I have nothing else to do anyway."

Cao Xing knew that this was just the woman's personality, so he didn't pay any attention to it.

"Go outside and find out for me a place called Whirlpool Mountain."

"However, this place may have been renamed, or it may have been forgotten in some corner."

"But what is certain is that there is a very powerful legendary monster in this place, the Extreme Cold Demon Worm."

"Just use this clue to search."

After listening to Cao Xing's explanation, Binglan nodded slightly: "I understand, I'll set off now."

The next moment, she summoned the dragon Seraphis.

"Whoosh-"

Serafis's massive body landed swiftly in front of the two.

Just as Binglan was about to jump onto the dragon's back.

Cao Xing suddenly called out to her.

"By the way, Binglan, do you know the exact location of the kingdom where that legendary weapon you mentioned last time, 'Dance of Fine Snow,' is located?"

　This chapter is a revised version.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)