Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 236 The Empress
To properly equip the [Endless Seas Teleportation Portal], you need to spend club points and provide your own construction resources to apply for construction from the alliance.

The process is not only cumbersome, but the materials are also a huge expense.

"Brother Wu wouldn't be planning to become cannon fodder, would he?" Xue Qingyang asked with a strange look in his eyes.

"Is it enough to just kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale?" Wu Xian asked to confirm.

“That’s right. After we take it down, we can just choose any one of the iconic materials from the Deep Sea Demon Whale and hand it over to the Alliance as proof,” Xue Lingling nodded. “You don’t really want to touch it, do you?”

Although there have been instances in history where lower-level clubs went to watch the excitement and unexpectedly picked up bargains, those are rare occurrences.

Moreover, with our current strength, we probably don't even have the chance to snag a bargain.

Wu Xian's eyes flickered slightly. "I see there are a few ordinary missions in the Endless Sea. I'll go check them out while I'm at it. If I get the chance, I'll make my move. If not, I won't lose anything."

Low probability event? A matter of luck?
There's actually some truth to the concept of one's birth year's God of Wealth.

Although one cannot directly control luck like a lucky star, one can indirectly influence luck through wealth, since wealth is also a form of luck.

The key is the two powerful weapons, the [Sea-Stabilizing Pearl] and the [Dragon King of the East Sea], which are perfect for my profession.

It was as if it was tailor-made for him.

Especially the [Sea-Stabilizing Pearl], which can control seawater and stun opponents with a wide-range dazzling light effect, making it an excellent tool for taking down bosses.

“That’s possible,” Xue Lingling agreed. “It’s just that our club isn’t really suited for water battles. Although [Overturned Water Ghost King] and [Fish Gill General] can handle it, they’re not as professional as the orthodox ocean-type Gold Scrolls.”

"My second brother's [Sea-Shaking Beast] would be more suitable."

“What a coincidence, I happen to have a new work in the ocean-related field,” Wu Xian grinned. “Although the level still needs to be improved, it shouldn’t be too difficult to upgrade it to five or six stars before the end-of-month competition starts.”

"..." Xue Lingling was stunned and speechless: "Just how many more scroll ideas do you have?"

Xue Qingyang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Angkor Wat has even produced ocean-themed scrolls? Are they leaving no room for other scroll artists to survive?"

Wu Xian grinned, "I gained a lot of insights from my last match against that Deep Sea Club player."

"Okay, it's settled then," Xue Lingling sighed softly. "But the main thing is to join in the fun. Safety is the most important thing. Interdimensional raids are not like dungeons or competitions; people can die!"

Wu Xian nodded knowingly. With the "wealth aura" protecting him, there was no pressure regarding safety.

"Speaking of which, why does this top-level mission have to wait until the end of the month to start in full swing?" Wu Xian asked, puzzled.

“All the top clubs are watching closely. Whoever makes the first move will inevitably attract harassment and targeting from other clubs,” Xue Lingling explained. “Unless you have an absolute advantage and ability to take it down quickly with swift and decisive measures.”

However, this level of otherworldly monster is obviously not something that can be defeated in a short time.

Even clubs with an advantage in the endless seas won't work.

Wu Xian suddenly realized that it was simply a tacit understanding and set of rules formed through psychological games and mutual competition.

Just like summer homework, you don't feel that sense of urgency until the night before school starts.

Then, I simply selected two missions in the Endless Sea, one beginner and one intermediate.

The difficulty level is not high, but the corresponding points rewards are also very small.

The two tasks together only yield 120 club points, with 30 points for the initial stage and 90 points for the intermediate stage.

"Um, can I go and join in the fun?" Xue Qingyang asked tentatively.

Xue Lingling didn't say much, but just gave him a look and told him to figure it out himself.

"Ok."

Xue Qingyang wisely shut up and went to the cultivation pod to cultivate diligently.

For a moment, only Wu Xian and Xue Lingling remained in the rest area. Seeing that the president and vice president were both there, the other members were hesitant to come over.

The large rest area was a bit crowded, and the two naturally sat close together, seemingly without feeling anything was amiss.

"So you mean this Deep Sea Club is the club with the best chance this time, right?"

Wu Xian and his master sister were studying the top-ranked clubs, a typical career-oriented couple. "Of course, Deep Sea Club's dominance in the Endless Sea is beyond doubt," Xue Lingling said, "but precisely because of this, it is also easier for other clubs to team up and target them, so it is really uncertain who will ultimately win."

And then there's Bai Shiqi, who suddenly appeared. Judging from his confident demeanor, he's probably already prepared a response.

In short, our main focus this time is to watch the excitement and get used to the intense competition for top-tier raids.

As they were talking, a man and a woman walked into the club; it was Xue Zhengying and the strange woman.

After a few days apart, the strange woman had become noticeably more human; at least she didn't look so odd anymore.

"Little sister greets second sister-in-law."

Xue Lingling glanced at her second brother with annoyance, and politely greeted the strange woman beside her.

"Hello," the strange woman smiled wryly, "My beloved concubine gave me a human name, Kun You Niang. From now on, just call me Your Majesty the Empress."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xian and Xue Lingling were completely stunned.

What does Your Majesty's name have to do with your human name?

“That’s just how your second sister-in-law is,” Xue Zhengying said with an awkward smile. “Just call her second sister-in-law.”

Kun Youniang slightly pursed her lips, sitting on the sofa like an empress ascending the throne, without the slightest hint of restraint, displaying the demeanor of a worldly and important person. "You're the little guy who drew that big rooster, aren't you?"

Wu Xian nodded awkwardly.

"Do you have a grudge against my insectoid race?" Kun You Niang's eyes narrowed slightly.

It's hard to imagine what kind of hostility towards the Zerg could lead to such a deeply ingrained scroll-drawing strategy.

"It's a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding," Wu Xian quickly explained. "I have no ill intentions towards your insect race. It was just a sudden burst of inspiration that led me to conceive of such a scroll."

"Alright then," Kunyouniang said, still somewhat doubtful.

These days, I've also heard Xue Zhengying talk about Wu Xian's amazing qualities.

It seems he can come up with the most effective countermeasures for any type of enemy.

Although she didn't understand why such extraordinary humans existed.

“Actually, I sensed it when I came last time,” Kun Youniang said, turning her gaze to the training chamber in the distance. “What’s inside that iron lump?”

Wu Xian's expression was strange. "Is Second Sister-in-law a herbivorous insect?"

"Omnivorous," Kun You Niang said calmly, "I've eaten a few ignorant humans before, and the taste... well, it's hard to describe. But you painting spirits taste pretty good."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xian and Xue Lingling exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond.

Xue Zhengying awkwardly tried to ease the tension, saying, "Youniang wants to stay here with me a little longer and learn about human lifestyles."

"Did Second Sister-in-law only recently take human form?" Xue Lingling couldn't help but wonder.

"It's been quite some time, but I've had very little contact with you humans," Kun Youniang said, as indifferent and calm as ever.

Xue Lingling understood.

Wu Xian then asked, "You call yourself an empress, could you be a royal-level demon from another world?"

“Quasi-royal level,” Kun Youniang said, “If it weren’t for my beloved concubine, she should have reached the royal level long ago, but it’s worth it.”

Later, with Xue Zhengying's explanation, Wu Xian and the other learned some details from that year.

Simply put, Xue Zhengying was actually almost dead back then, but Kun Youniang forcibly gave him a second life using her own essence.

As for the reason, one reason was that Kunyouniang, who had just taken human form, was a little "lustful at first sight" and wanted to find a human-shaped toy.

On the other hand, it was because Xue Zhengying's "special sacred body" was of great benefit to her.

(End of this chapter)