I'm in Star Iron, and I draw power from the Inner World every week.

"As you can see, yes, but we also have people hiding elsewhere who are unable to come over, but if you need help..."

"No, there's no need for that. I came to you to confirm something."

Su Yang's expression became much more serious. After organizing his thoughts, he continued:

“When I first came into contact with you, I sensed a trace of impurity, and some of the ‘abundance problems’ on Luofu also contained abnormal elements... that’s the smell of [destruction].

The description of the situation was slightly modified, but Su Yang only wanted to confirm Dan Shu's reaction by speaking in this way.

"?!"

Dan Shu's pupils suddenly contracted.

After hesitating for two seconds, she lowered her head towards Su Yang:

"I am deeply ashamed to admit that I have indeed had dealings with [Huanlong], an outsider."

"Oh, very honest, not bad."

Su Yang nodded.

Since Dan Shu was able to directly address Huan Long's problem instead of hiding it from him, there's still more to discuss.

"...But, if I may be so bold as to ask, how do you intend to treat the Immortal Ship? And how has the Immortal Ship treated you?"

"The first question is a bit hard to answer. I actually came here just to help out. As for the second one, there's no need to worry. The Immortal Ship has been very polite to me. I even had a heart-to-heart talk with one of the Immortal Ship generals."

"Eh?"

“I understand that your ‘Secret Transmission of Medicine King’ is dissatisfied with some of the Immortal Boat’s actions, but as I said last time, it is not appropriate to target the Immortal Boat in the same way as [The Hunting].

Su Yang stood up, removed his mask, and revealed a face full of gentle affection:

"If you think there's something wrong with the Immortal Ship, then let's broaden our perspective and embrace it instead, using a method unique to [Abundance] to prove that everything we're doing is the right path."

"...Been taught a lesson."

"Ah."

Su Yang didn't say anything more.

After all, reason has its limits, so it's better to say as little as possible.

Silence is gold.

"Getting back to the main point, I actually know a little about that [Huanlong]. If I'm not mistaken, she's probably up to something, isn't she?"

"Yes."

Dan Shu felt incredibly relaxed and at ease when talking to Su Yang, and the negative effects of his previous conversation with Huan Long seemed to vanish as well.

"That guy likes to bewitch people, be careful."

"I will keep it in mind."

"...But if she contacts you again next time, you can cooperate with her a little."

After speaking, Su Yang handed a simple bracelet woven from gold thread to Dan Shu.

"With this, I can be aware of the situation at any time. I don't need to wear it normally, but I remember to wear it when I encounter illusions."

"Strange, there's no trace of [abundance] in this..."

Dan Shu was somewhat surprised.

"Yeah, so that guy probably won't connect it to me."

Su Yang's rationality was still at play.

Huanlong is a bit difficult to deal with. He might try to use his special ability to inflict 'true damage', but before that, we should first wage an information war and test each other.

It would be even better if we could confirm her status and location.

"My lord, that fellow possesses extraordinary hidden power. If I were to fall under his control..."

"I will save you in time."

"but..."

"Think you've been subtly manipulated? Don't worry."

Su Yang smiled and extended his hand, silently reciting in his heart:

[reply].

In an instant, a verdant glow enveloped Dan Shu.

.....

Su Yang and Jing Liu returned to the bamboo grove courtyard.

"Master, how was your trip outside today?"

"It sucks."

"You'll make me sad if you say that."

"...shameless."

Jing Liu glared at Su Yang.

"By the way, Master, are you planning to wash your feet?"

"?"

The mirror reflected a frown.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about whether I should do my filial duty and wash your feet."

[Weekly Quest: Drink Mirror Stream's foot bath water.]

Although Su Yang didn't remember the exact time, he felt it was almost due.

However, there are still many problems with the Immortal Ship. If he were suddenly thrown into a 'punishment mission,' it would be quite troublesome.

...Mirror Flow's foot bath water doesn't seem like a bad idea.

At some point, Su Yang realized that things of this magnitude didn't seem like a big deal.

"If you want to play with feet, just say so. Being secretive is really unpleasant."

Jingliu quickly shoved her fair, soft, and cold little feet in front of Su Yang, her expression full of disgust.

"Master, I didn't mean that."

Despite his words, Su Yang still held Jing Liu's small feet.

It feels great as always.

The weapons are full of energy.

"Tsk."

“…”

Su Yang began to maintain a suitable silence.

His House of Commons believes it's time to do something confrontational.

In order to get the House of Lords to give the green light, the House of Commons said it could start by challenging Jingliu's feet.

...That's certainly possible.

Putting aside the unorthodox main factor, he could actually help raise the ceiling of Mirror Flow a bit more.

"Master, I..."

[Weekly Quest: Drink Mirror Stream's foot bath water...Timeout.]

[Good news: The mission reward has been reduced to zero.]

[You are about to be teleported to the punishment location.]

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Su Yang's vision went black, and he vanished into the deep darkness.

After a moment of distraction, his vision returned to normal.

"?"

Su Yang, still wearing the Abundance Armor, appeared on the classic wasteland.

Similar to the previous times, this place is filled with deathly silence and is full of wasteland and ruins.

Having somewhat gotten used to the feeling, Su Yang calmed down and sat down with a thud.

The moment he sat down, vines sprouted from the ground and instantly transformed into a seat, catching Su Yang perfectly.

"The current control panel..."

[Strength: 10]

[Agility: 10]

[Intelligence: 18]

Once your Intelligence reaches 20, you should balance your Strength and Agility.

As his destiny diverged further and further, Su Yang's reliance on special abilities became less pronounced.

His physique is becoming increasingly robust, and with the added boost from the independent riding zone, the gains must be considerable.

"It feels quite relaxing."

After all, he felt no pressure at all in completing this 'punishment mission'; he was just taking it as a way to relax.

Can we trigger another 'rare event' this time?

During his first punishment mission, he encountered Huang Quan; during his second punishment mission, he encountered Jing Liu.

Although the system always emphasizes that these tasks are rare events that can only be encountered by chance, Su Yang always thought that this time there would be a new encounter as well.

"In places like this, you'll mostly encounter those who frequently roam the world..."

Su Yang's rationality told him that he might encounter a Star Core Hunter this time.

Reasonable.

After all, this isn't a large map, and there aren't many targets to choose from.

"Will Xing still be in the Star Core Hunter team at this time?"

"I think we can help treat Liu Ying's 'entropy disorder'."

"The size of the silver wolf is barely acceptable."

"Kafka is a woman who could be my mother, even though I don't play Vah."

Su Yang was already imagining his future partners.

After all, he still has a strong attachment to Star Core Hunter.

"...?"

Su Yang noticed something unusual in the distance.

He quickly stepped forward, but upon seeing the unusual target, he gasped in shock.

"Damn it, a bug!"

A disgusting worm, bigger than Su Yang's head, flew over rapidly!

He can't even accept the nymphs of [romance], let alone this large insect from [breeding].

With this in mind, Su Yang raised his hand without hesitation, and the giant sword of [Conflict] appeared instantly. At the same time, he used the speed of [Trickery].

Whoosh!

The colossal sword that seemed to split the heavens and earth instantly tore a hideous gaping maw into the ground.

After that attack, the insect vanished as if it had never existed.

"call."

Su Yang breathed a sigh of relief.