Chapter 230: Rejected

Chapter 230: Rejected

Just as Wang Bo was about to leave the Tang family's home to look for Tang San, he spotted a figure descending from a distant hill.

Could it be that Tang San was returning home at this very moment?

If so, then he had no business here anymore.

Wang Bo dared not loiter outside anymore. After his parents' ceremony, he had taken to sleeping until noon every day to save a meal.

If it hadn't been for the system completing its loading process, he wouldn't have gotten up in the dark before six in the morning.

If his skills failed while he was outside and someone saw him, they might suspect something.

……​…

Early in the morning, Tang San returned home after cultivating the Purple Extreme Devil Eyes and the Mysterious Heaven Skill on the mountaintop. He paused in surprise at his front door.

Hmm? What's going on? Why are there feathers all over the place? As Tang San wondered, he suddenly caught a whiff of meat.

The morning's cultivation had left him hungry, and the aroma of meat upon his return home brightened his eyes.

Connecting it with the feathers at his doorstep, he wondered if his father had made some money and bought a chicken to stew. Although he didn't have high expectations for food, he wouldn't refuse meat!

Pushing open the door, Tang San saw his father standing by the pot with a bowl in hand, seemingly finished with his meal and about to put the bowl down.

Under the lid, there was not only the small amount of millet he had put in earlier but also some radishes, greens, oil, and the fragrance of chicken.

Tang Hao put down the bowl without a word and returned to his room.

Tang San had intended to ask about the chicken, but seeing his father's demeanor, it was clear he didn't want to be bothered.

Tang San wasn't too disappointed, as this was how his father had always been.

Picking up the bowl, Tang San began to serve himself. After searching with the spoon for a long time, he became a little puzzled.

Hmm? Why isn't there a single piece of meat in this pot of chicken soup?

Could it be that his father had eaten it all?

Tang San thought about it for a moment and gently nodded, acknowledging the possibility.

Having lived two lives without experiencing familial affection, Tang San didn't find his father's actions inappropriate.

On the contrary, he felt pleased that he got to drink chicken soup today. He picked up the bowl and helped himself to a large serving of radishes and greens.

In the past, he would have been content with just boiled water and a few grains of millet. It was a rare treat to have meat, and there were so many vegetables and radishes today.

It would be enough to fill him up!

[...]

Congratulations, host, on completing the task. Your rewards are being distributed.

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received Dry Food x10. It has been placed in the system backpack.

Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received 20 points of Luck. They have been loaded into the Luck Shop.

"Burp~~"

Wang Bo let out a satisfied belch, his eyes slowly closing in contentment.

This task didn't seem too difficult.

But if Tang San had returned home earlier, around eight o'clock instead of nine, it would have been a disaster.

In any case, it would be best not to attempt this task again until he could figure out Tang San's movements or find a way to control when he came home for meals.

"System, open the Luck Shop."

Now that he knew about the Luck value system, Wang Bo realized that he would have to take on more tasks in the future.

However, he was curious about the items in the Luck Shop. Would there be something as incredible as a heaven-defying battle spirit?

He opened the Luck Shop.

Before his eyes appeared various daily necessities and food items, such as clean toilet paper, exquisite ballpoint pens, and juicy roasted chickens.

Damn, there weren't any flashy items in the shop. Forget about an overpowered battle spirit, at the very least, give me a cultivation technique so I can start cultivating!

"System, don't I get something like a newbie gift package?"

[Ding! No newbie gift package detected.]

Wang Bo froze, then sighed. This system was unpredictable, not even giving him incentives to complete tasks!

Since the system didn't force him to complete tasks daily, Wang Bo decided not to bother.

And so, he slacked off.

For over a month, Wang Bo did nothing.

During this period, the system occasionally released some tasks, but there wasn't anything in the Luck Shop that caught his interest, so he simply ignored them.

As for the hundred-thousand-year-old spirit bone, he'd leave it be for now. In truth, Wang Bo wasn't even sure if it was still buried in the same spot or if Tang Hao had taken it with him.

In the meantime, the chicken he had stolen didn't cause much of a stir, as it was just one chicken.

Moreover, it was common for night thieves or wild animals to steal livestock in rural areas, so the owner could only blame their misfortune and take better precautions in the future.

......

Today, all the eligible children in the village gathered at the dilapidated Spirit Hall of Saint Soul Village.

It was the annual Spirit Awakening Day.

Among the crowd, Wang Bo finally had a proper opportunity to observe Tang San.

They were about the same height, and Tang San's clothes were patched up, but his eyes were sharp as blades. Just a quick glance from the side sent a chill down Wang Bo's spine.

Were those the eyes of a killer? Indeed, they were terrifying!

Noticing someone sneaking glances at him, Tang San frowned and looked over.

It was a boy who seemed vaguely familiar, but he couldn't quite place him. This boy was now curiously observing the other children.

Whenever the other children turned their heads, this shy boy would quickly look away.

Obviously, he wasn't intentionally staring at him.

"Children, Master Su Yuntiao has arrived. Let's welcome Master Su Yuntiao."

Old Jack led a young man with a cane, smiling as he greeted the children.

The more lively boys rushed forward and surrounded Su Yuntiao, chattering incessantly.

Facing these children, Su Yuntiao maintained a stern expression, ruffling the hair of one of the boys before looking at Old Jack.

"Let's begin quickly. I still have several other villages to visit!"

Although he liked these cheerful and lively children, as someone with official duties, he had to prioritize his work!

When dealing with these young kids, it was best to show a bit of sternness. Otherwise, if they pestered him when he was leaving, it would be difficult to get away.

Adults understood the troubles of other adults, and so Old Jack soon became stern as well.

"Stop bothering Master Su Yuntiao. Stop your chattering and head inside to await your spirit awakening!"

Old Jack struck the buttocks of two particularly mischievous boys with his cane.

The two boys pouted and ran back inside.

Su Yuntiao entered the dilapidated Spirit Hall and closed the door behind him.

As the door shut, the atmosphere in the room turned oppressive.

The children dared not even breathe loudly.

"My name is Su Yuntiao..."

(End of Chapter)

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