After Flirting, He Ran Away And Was Chased By A Witch At The Beginning.

[Task Background: The Empress of Songhe Kingdom is suffering from a strange illness, plagued by nightmares, and gradually becoming emaciated. The imperial physicians are at a loss.]

[Task Requirement: Cure her.]

[Task Reward: Ten Low Grade Spirit Stones, three sect contribution points.]

Ten Low Grade Spirit Stones mean nothing to Lu Bai.

But three sect contribution points are different.

In the Clear Heaven Sect, sect contribution points are a hard currency that can be exchanged for various resources. Even some special resources can only be obtained through contribution points, and Spirit Stones are useless.

This rule mainly targets annoying rich second-generation disciples like Fu Ziming.

The higher your contribution points, the higher your status in the sect and the better treatment you receive.

And when individual contribution points accumulate, they become peak contribution points. The ranking of the seventy-two peaks is based on this.

Scarlet Firmament Peak only has Ji Fuyao completing tasks, so it ranks last and receives meager resource allocations.

Lu Bai takes on tasks for two reasons: for experience and for contribution points.

From a personal perspective, he wants to accumulate resources to assist in his cultivation.

He can't always rely on his master.

From the perspective of Scarlet Firmament Peak, he also wants to contribute his share.

Regarding this task, Lu Bai analyzed it and concluded that the strange illness could be caused by two things: physical and mental issues.

If it's a physical problem, it can be solved with a pill.

But if it's a mental problem, they need to find the root cause and prescribe the right treatment.

For example, if she has a troubled heart or has been frightened, or if she's being haunted by something dirty. The specific cause can only be determined after investigation.

...

After reporting to his master, Lu Bai came to the city of Sangyu and used a sound transmission Law Weapon to contact You Lianrou.

"Did you receive the task?" You Lianrou asked as soon as they met.

"Yes!" Lu Bai nodded.

Then he explained the details of the task. You Lianrou, with her experience, could also provide some advice.

In the end, what You Lianrou said was similar to his own analysis. It seemed that this was just an ordinary task.

Lu Bai felt more at ease.

The two boarded a spirit boat and headed towards Songhe Kingdom.

Songhe Kingdom is located at the border between Xuanzhou and Yuzhou. Xuanzhou is the territory dominated by the Clear Heaven Sect, while Yuzhou belongs to the Jade Incense Sect. The Eastern Domain has ten Great Saint sects, and people have divided the land into ten provinces based on this.

Songhe Kingdom is very small, and there are many small countries like it in the Eastern Domain that rely on cultivation sects for survival.

"After we arrive, you can go about your business! I can handle it myself," Lu Bai said.

This is not a mission involving fighting, so it doesn't make much difference whether someone takes care of him or not.

"Are you sure?" You Lianrou still had some concerns.

She would never allow Lu Bai to get into trouble before the 'Profound Heaven Enchanting Bone' fully awakened.

"No problem!" Lu Bai said confidently.

"Besides, you gave me a pair of mandarin ducks, so if there's any danger, I'll call for you."

"Songhe Kingdom is so small, with your cultivation level, you can arrive in the blink of an eye or within half an incense stick's time. And I can hold on for that long."

"Okay!" You Lianrou no longer insisted.

...

Three days later, the two arrived in Songhe Kingdom.

"After you complete the task, wait for me in the capital city. I will come find you," You Lianrou said.

"Yes!" Lu Bai agreed and reminded her, "You also be careful."

A strange feeling arose in You Lianrou's heart. So this is what it feels like to be cared for by someone.

After bidding farewell to You Lianrou, Lu Bai flew alone towards the capital city of Songhe Kingdom.

In the world of cultivation, mortal kingdoms would establish a department called the Heavenly Communication Bureau to specifically interact with cultivators.

As the name suggests, "heavenly communication" refers to communication with the heavens.

For mortals, cultivators are like "heaven" itself!

Lu Bai found the office of the Heavenly Communication Bureau and presented his identity as a disciple of the Clear Heaven Sect, immediately receiving a warm reception.

"The celestial being has come from afar, you must be tired! This humble one has prepared some wine and a few beautiful women. Let's relax first before discussing anything," the official from the Heavenly Communication Bureau winked.

Lu Bai smiled inwardly.

It seems that they often use these methods to corrupt the cultivators' Dao hearts.

"No need," Lu Bai declined.

"Saving lives is more important. Let's go see the Empress first."

"Yes!" The official from the Heavenly Communication Bureau did not dare to insist.

Led by a dedicated person, Lu Bai entered the palace and first met the Emperor of Songhe Kingdom.

The Emperor was in his forties and did not appear to be in good spirits.

When he saw Lu Bai, his eyes lit up. He took a few quick steps forward and respectfully and eagerly said, "Please save Yun'er's life, celestial being."

The Yun'er he mentioned was the Empress of Songhe Kingdom, surnamed Su, named Su Yun'er.

There is a distinction between immortals and mortals.

In mortal kingdoms, the Emperor may be high and mighty in the secular world, but in front of cultivators, he is insignificant.

Lu Bai could tell that this Emperor was deeply infatuated with his Empress. His appearance seemed withered, perhaps due to worry.

"I will do my best!" Lu Bai said calmly.

...

In the Empress's chamber.

Lu Bai, the Emperor, and a eunuch walked in together.

Lu Bai suddenly stopped in his tracks, sniffed, and furrowed his brows. He asked, "What is this fragrance? It's so strong."

"Replying to the celestial being, it's Tianxin Incense," the eunuch immediately answered.

The Emperor then explained, "Yun'er likes strong fragrances. If the celestial being is not accustomed to it, I will have it removed immediately."

"Never mind!" Lu Bai waved his hand.

He was just curious.

The three continued walking, taking several turns, and arrived at the innermost room.

The room was dimly lit, but the decoration was extremely luxurious. In the middle, there was a folding screen, and behind the screen, there was a cloud bed. Vaguely, one could see a figure lying on it, which should be the Empress Su Yun'er!

Lu Bai looked around the room and was surprised to find that there was not a single palace maid present, which puzzled him.

"Um!" The Emperor rubbed his hands, hesitated to speak.

Yun'er doesn't like strangers approaching! When the doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau treated her, they did so from behind the screen. Now, a celestial being has come. He couldn't make such a request, right?

The Emperor thought that the celestial being possessed magical powers and should be able to investigate even from behind the screen, but he didn't dare to say it.

Seeing the Emperor's troubled expression, Lu Bai asked, "What's wrong?"

The Emperor gritted his teeth and replied, "It's like this."

But before he could continue, a delicate voice came from behind the screen, "Celestial being, please come in. This humble one is unable to greet you personally due to my condition. Please forgive me."

"This..." The Emperor was taken aback.

Su Yun'er continued, "Your Majesty, please leave first and do not disturb the celestial being."

The Emperor became even more surprised.

But he quickly regained his composure, did not linger, and cleanly led the eunuch out.

Only Lu Bai remained, frowning.