The weapon refiner is not doing her job properly

Chapter 213 Image Reversal
She was eager to know all the things she had missed during her two months of seclusion.

Doug glanced at the form, then at Su Ninglong. Well, this kid is strong, we can talk about it later. He'll also like to attend the kids' gathering.

Su Ninglong gently tapped the table, steer the conversation back on track, "Let's hear what's happened in the last two months." She had been in seclusion for a long time and had a real thirst for information from the outside world.

“Yes, yes, tell a story! Telling a story is the most important thing!” Sally was immediately drawn into the conversation, her curiosity instantly piqued.

She was incredibly curious about how her little shop's sales had inexplicably skyrocketed.

Her products are priced quite high, and there's no return insurance, so customers have to pay for return shipping themselves. It's unbelievable that they still sell so well.

Just now, Song Liu seemed to casually mention that a photo in the comments section went viral and was reposted online?
“I also had them start a live stream,” Sally added, a little bewildered, “and it seems like the donations have increased quite a bit as a result…”

Song Liu, listening from the side, shook her head and complained helplessly, "You, as the boss, are too carefree! You don't even understand why your own store is so popular?"

Sally scratched her head sheepishly, looking even more honest and simple: "Oh, a part-time boss, it's just a part-time job. This job might fall through any day. It's more stable to just be a regular worker in the Star Alliance, at least the Star Coins will arrive on time every month, right?"

If the shop's revenue is insufficient to pay wages, she can supplement the income from her own salary, which will make it easier to settle accounts later.

"It's all because you posted that side profile photo of Sister Su in the product review section," Song Liu revealed the answer, "and someone casually reposted it, and it went viral instantly. Now her photos are incredibly popular."

Su Ninglong's temperament and appearance are so stunning that even those who are often around her are occasionally amazed. She is not like a peony carefully cultivated in a greenhouse, but more like a quiet orchid growing in a valley, possessing a unique natural coolness and beauty that can refresh people in the midst of noise.

Those snapshots captured this very quality, and once they were shared, they spread rapidly as if they had gained their own life.

The principle that "beauty is justice" is most thoroughly proven in Su Ninglong, which is actually the most direct aesthetic standard in most people's hearts.

What's even more interesting is that Suninglong was already in a "black and red" state, constantly embroiled in controversy.

The appearance of these photos was like a breath of fresh air, instantly changing the tide and making her a huge success, even more famous than before.

Those online trolls who had previously launched a massive attack on her have almost completely collapsed in the face of this pure and overwhelming "ethereal aura," making it difficult for them to stir up any trouble.

As Su Ninglong listened, she couldn't help but touch her face. She felt a little embarrassed when she caught glimpses of the online compliments praising her beauty; she was too shy to look closely.

She had almost the same face in her past life, so why didn't she have such great power then?
Su Ninglong muttered to herself, feeling that the world's aesthetic trends were truly unpredictable. Not long ago, those people even cursed her, saying that she would definitely grow up to be a vixen because she was a beauty in the making.

Sally was still in a daze, muttering, "This...this works? It's that simple?"

Just because of a few photos that were accidentally leaked, her expensive hats sold out? That's incredibly low operating cost.

"The truth is that simple." Song Liu herself found it somewhat unbelievable and shrugged. "The level of appearance and head-to-body ratio of Xing Yuan and Ning Long is like a genetic lottery. You simply can't achieve that kind of natural and harmonious effect through cosmetic surgery. Naturally, everyone is eager to have it."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Song Liu tried to steer the conversation back on track. "Let's talk about Teacher Yun Fei instead..."

The moment he mentioned the name, his bracelet started vibrating rapidly, receiving several urgent messages in quick succession. He quickly scanned them, his face instantly darkening, and he couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, those people from the Star Alliance are shameless."

"What? What?" Lian Xinyi squeezed through the crowd and was stunned when she saw the information on Song Liuguang's screen.

Song Liu said disdainfully, "Didn't they announce with great fanfare that they had developed a detector called the 'Key of Prophecy'? Now they're openly shouting online that they've detected signals indicating that the 'Key of Prophecy' is hidden within our Star Alliance territory, hypocritically hoping that both sides can merge resources and 'research' it together."

"Who is the lead researcher? Is it still that Assistant Sun?" Shen Zhaoming pressed.

"It's not her. At most, she's only qualified to be in charge of the preservation of historical artifacts and the writing of papers. The chief professor in charge of this project is named Hara Watari." Song Liu read out the name.

"Pfft!" Lei Qingya laughed out loud. "Sure enough, some people are destined not to be the main character no matter where they switch jobs. Their strength and vision are just what they are."

Lei Qingya paid less attention to right and wrong than Song Liu, but she was clear about her likes and dislikes. She hated Assistant Sun the most for making Funi cry and provoking Su Ninglong.

Su Ninglong found this quite interesting. "Come on, guess how our school's higher-ups will handle this situation?"

She immediately started another betting game: "Everyone, send me a private message and guess a direction. The winner gets three catties of 'Purifying Tea.' You can do whatever you want with the tea—sell it, give it away, drink it yourself…it's all up to you. You can also exchange it for sacred artifacts of equal value. The only requirement is that you must type it out, not send a voice message, and you must clearly state the reasoning behind your guess."

Upon hearing this, Song Liu and Song Hu exchanged a glance instinctively.

Madhu, try your best!
With many elders in his family, Song Qingnan had mentioned more than once that he wanted some more tea, but he was too embarrassed to ask.

As friends and juniors, they couldn't directly ask Suninglong for it.

Lei Qingya had already lowered his head, his fingers flying across the virtual screen, afraid that someone else would beat him to his answer.

Teacher Doug watched as the group of young people's fingers almost twitched from struggling over the tea leaves, but he calmly poured himself another cup of steaming hot tea and leisurely took a sip.

As expected of a top-grade spiritual tea worth millions, after a few sips, I felt a refreshing and spiritual energy cleanse my entire body, bringing peace of mind and a sense of complete comfort, as if every cell had been gently purified.

He drinks tea regularly, but the tea here seems to be even better than what he drinks.

Tsk, Su Ninglong really knows how to enjoy life, which indirectly proves that she is not short of money.

Because the betting game was initiated directly in the group by Su Ninglong, the news attracted even Charlie and Eagle Bone, who were not present at the scene, and they enthusiastically joined in.

Once the betting began, the burning anger that everyone had felt towards the Star Alliance's shameless act of "getting something for nothing" was instantly replaced by their desire for victory and the tea (sacred artifact), and their eyes were filled with an unwavering determination.

Su Ninglong watched the rapidly refreshing guesses and bets in the group chat, but remained calm and composed.

She understood immediately; she held two genuine "Keys of Prophecy" in her hands, their aura completely concealed, making them impossible for any detector to detect. Even if the Star Alliance's "detectors" were truly capable, she was confident they wouldn't be able to find them.

It would be even more interesting if the Star Alliance didn't have a reserve of Prophecy Keys.

That's impossible. The Star Alliance has been researching the Key to Prophecy for many years and won't give up.

As for Song Liu's story, Su Ninglong sipped her tea and listened as he slowly recounted it.

……

In the two days following the start of the betting game, Su Ninglong's online image underwent a complete upheaval.

Hunter Moki meticulously edited and posted the high-definition video of her fighting against the lightning tribulation online. The video's powerful visual language vividly portrays her awe-inspiring and powerful demeanor in the face of divine might.

Although some people still have doubts about the authenticity of the video, believing that there are special effects or exaggerations, the vast majority of viewers were captivated almost instantly and became her "die-hard fans".

They are true "die-hard fans," and once they've made up their minds, they won't be easily swayed by a few idle words from the outside world.

Riding on the phenomenal popularity of Suninglong, the Star Alliance's previous statement hoping (or rather, demanding) that the Star Alliance join the joint research on the "Key of Prophecy" has also sparked wider discussion online.

"The Star Alliance clearly wants to take the lead and swallow the biggest slice of the pie, but will the Star Alliance's leadership cooperate willingly?"

"I'm a little worried that my Susu might be pushed out as a representative. I feel like she's been getting too much attention lately."

"Why are you all dragging Su Ninglong into everything? Do you brainless fans all have paranoia?"

"Wait a minute, I was only away on a business trip for two months. How come the online opinion of Su Ninglong has completely changed since I came back? Wasn't there a lot of negative articles about her before?"

Soon, someone responded with two candid photos and a short video.

In the two photos, Su Ninglong wears different styles of hats, showing either a lazy or a bright smile to the camera, with clear and infectious eyes.

That video captured the moment when she returned her sword to its sheath, her white robes stained with blood, having just survived the tribulation. She stood on a high place, the cool rooftop wind blowing her loose hair, her profile calm and resolute, carrying a unique beauty born of battle.

Without a doubt, this set of materials has achieved true appeal to both men and women.

Su Ninglong possesses a genuine and powerful personal charm that sets her apart from meticulously crafted celebrities, making her stand out in a crowd.

"This is a visually stunning experience that cannot be precisely described in words. The battle-damaged style is indeed perfect for top-tier hunters! It combines a sense of devastation with a sense of power."

"Hiss... This woman is terrifying."

"Right? Right? I'm recommending this to all my friends and family so they can feast their eyes too! I declare that I'm completely in love with it!"

"When she smiled at the camera, I was momentarily stunned, as if I had gained the entire universe. (Note: I am a woman, sexually heterosexual, but that doesn't stop me from appreciating beauty.)"

"Those smear articles online before said that she rose to the top through those unspeakable means, that's utter nonsense! With her strength and aura of daring to stand under the lightning and point her sword at the sky, no one in reality would dare to speak ill of her, okay? Just imagine it, it's so satisfying."

"My soul transmigrated into Su Ninglong's body, and I unintentionally became a top star, slapping Professor Sun in the face."

"Your wild imagination is pointless, but please write it down. I want to taste what kind of shit you've written."

The online debate quickly shifted from focusing on individuals to discussing the relationship between the two major Star Alliances.

"Now I understand why the Star Alliance hunters hate the Star Glory Alliance so much. Those people are just people who want to get something for nothing. They want to get everything for free without paying any price."

"That's not quite right. The Star Alliance has the strength and scale now, so it's normal for them to want to fight for more say, isn't it?"

"So many people died, and they still haven't offered compensation. Where's their strength? All they do is expand their scale. The hunters have no manners; they'll go bankrupt sooner or later. Trash Star Alliance." [This comment contained inappropriate language and has been deleted with a warning to the user.]

"But you have to admit that the Star Alliance is indeed better at making money. The Star Alliance's benefits and treatment are now inferior."

"Let me give you my personal experience. I switched from Star Alliance to Star Glory Alliance, but I have to say: Star Glory Alliance is garbage! I've already resigned."

"Not just anyone can get into the Star Alliance, okay? Those above should stop bragging. Jumping ship from the Star Alliance? The Star Alliance only accepts elites. If you're not an elite, of course you won't stay and will be thrown out. No matter how well you do in the Star Alliance, you still need real skills over there."

"Weren't we initially discussing whether the Star Alliance and the Star Alliance should cooperate? How did we get so far off track..."

The online debate raged on, but no clear conclusion could be reached.

Two weeks after Star Alliance publicly announced its cooperation invitation, seeing that Star Alliance officials were completely silent and unresponsive, they finally couldn't sit still any longer.

Professor Hara Watari, who was in charge of the "Key to Prophecy" project, personally went to the Star Alliance Academy, hoping to meet with the higher-ups and sign an agreement to reach a cooperation agreement.

Principal Yan dismissed him lightly, citing a "busy schedule and inability to spare the time," and directly refused to meet him.

Professor Yuan Dusen applied two or three times in a row, and each time it was the same. Principal Yan would reply through official channels that "a formal discussion can be arranged," but each time the other party actually arrived, he would avoid meeting him.

Because of the gambling stakes hanging in the balance, the "Ten Sides Buried in Wealth" group is buzzing with discussion every day, closely monitoring every development.

[Song Liu]: Is Yuan Dusen out of his mind? He's so stubborn! He shows up at the school gate on time every day, and he still doesn't give up even after being rejected so many times? Is he seriously ill? If the Star Alliance really agrees to this kind of cooperation, then they're really out of their minds!
[Xuanxi]: Actually, you can't entirely blame him for being persistent. The key is that Principal Yan did agree to the meeting. That's why Yuan Dusen rushed over every time he received the news, only to find that Principal Yan had vanished before he even got to the door.