We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 596: Rewards

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Hearing her daughter’s stubborn words, Tushan Xinhua did not know what else to say.

At the same time, Xiao Mo stood beside Tushan Jingci, his own feelings equally complicated.

He had thought that by using Great Dream of Yellow Millet to invert truth and falsehood—and even deliberately preserving Xiangniang’s soul—he had already anticipated that Jingci would gather Tushan’s lingering souls and ask what had truly happened.

That was why Xiao Mo had altered Xiangniang’s memories as well, intending for Xiangniang to confirm that he had done it all.

Afterward, Jingci could send Xiangniang into reincarnation.

But Xiao Mo had never expected that, with all the evidence and those “true memories” before her, Jingci would remain this stubborn.

【The Book of a Hundred Lives has completed its reward calculation. The Host will soon depart the river of time. Please prepare...】

【Three...】

The Book of a Hundred Lives’ countdown sounded in Xiao Mo’s mind.

At the same time, Tushan Jingci stood at the center of the formation. She closed her eyes and activated it.

Blue-green light bloomed from the formation. Ripples of spiritual power linked to the karma of days gone by, searching for Xiao Mo’s soul.

【Two...】

“Ah...” Xiao Mo gave a quiet sigh as he looked at the girl in the distance. “Jingci, why put yourself through this?”

【One...】

As the Book of a Hundred Lives’ countdown came to an end, Xiao Mo turned into a faint breeze and slowly faded away.

Tushan Jingci seemed to hear Xiao Mo’s voice. Her eyes trembled sharply.

She turned to look, but there was no one there.

Only the peach blossoms on the mountain, blooming one after another.

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After a moment of disorientation, Xiao Mo found himself back in the imperial palace.

【Congratulations, Host. You have completed the Book of a Hundred Lives—Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.】

【During the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox life, the Host cultivated Great Dream of Yellow Millet and ultimately reached the Ascension Realm.】

【Task Rewards: 1. Great Dream of Yellow Millet. 2. Mandarin Duck Union.】

【Great Dream of Yellow Millet: A method from the age of the ancient gods. Legend has it that a god once guided a young man to comprehend a portion of the Great Dao’s laws. Inspired by that insight, and with the god’s help, the young man created Great Dream of Yellow Millet. This art is both a human art and a divine art.】

【Mandarin Duck Union: Whenever the Host engages in dual practice, regardless of which dual-practice method is used, the effects of dual practice increase by thirty percent.】

【Within the demon-race world, conflict between the human race and the demon race was severe. As the demon race increasingly oppressed humanity, war broke out. The Host joined the human side, slew countless enemies on the battlefield, and struck fear into countless members of the demon race. The Host’s name spread throughout the demon-race world. After rising into the upper ranks of the human race, the Host led humanity to victory in several critical battles. After entering the Immortal Realm, the Host further bolstered the Human Alliance’s morale.】

【Reward: Human Fortune.】

【Human Fortune: The Host may hold a total of five portions of Human Fortune and bestow them upon any human. Those who receive Human Fortune will gain a measure of the Heavenly Way’s favor. Their chances of successfully overcoming tribulations will improve to a certain extent, and their natural foundation and physique will likewise advance another level. However, Human Fortune may only be used on cultivators below the Golden Core Realm.】

【In Immortal Fox City, the Host was purchased by the Tushan residence and became a servant of Tushan. From that point onward, the Host met Tushan Jingci, came to know her, and became both her playmate and book attendant. Tushan Jingci’s innate dao fortune was incomplete, and her lifespan was only one thousand years. Yet with the Host’s help, Tushan Jingci successfully entered the Ascension Realm and broke free from her original fate.】

【Reward: Moon God Tree sapling.】

【Moon God Tree sapling: The Moon God Tree was the dwelling place of the Moon God during the age of the ancient gods. For certain reasons, the Moon God bestowed it upon the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox clan. The Moon God Tree can gather spiritual power, stabilize fortune, and reinforce formations. Though this Moon God Tree is only a sapling, it can grow and possesses some of the Moon God Tree’s abilities. However, once planted, it can be sensed by the Moon God and will trigger celestial phenomena.】

【Rewards have been issued. The next life in the Book of a Hundred Lives is now being prepared. It will require more time than usual. Please wait patiently.】

As the Book of a Hundred Lives’ voice faded from Xiao Mo’s mind, every word of Great Dream of Yellow Millet appeared within his divine sense.

It was as though the text had been carved into his soul and become a soul mark.

But if Xiao Mo wanted to master it, he would still have to begin from the start.

After giving it some thought, Xiao Mo decided he could cultivate it gradually alongside his sword training. No matter what, though, the Grass Character Sword Art would remain his primary cultivation art. He had practiced it for so long, his progress had been smooth, and there was no reason to change his core cultivation art now.

Besides, in terms of killing power alone, the Grass Character Sword Art far surpassed Great Dream of Yellow Millet.

What Xiao Mo lacked most right now was killing power.

Beyond that, Xiao Mo sensed five clusters of flame within his spiritual reservoir.

These were the Human Fortune rewards.

He tried using one on himself, just to see whether it would work.

Clearly, it would not.

Whenever Xiao Mo tried to absorb one of the flames, it seeped back out through his bloodline and spiritual apertures before condensing into a flame once more.

“I really am rather greedy.”

Xiao Mo smiled and shook his head, then carefully put the Human Fortune away.

When he encountered someone absolutely loyal to him and possessed of considerable talent, he could bestow a portion of Human Fortune upon them and allow them to rise another step.

Finally, Xiao Mo took out the Moon God Tree sapling with a thought.

At a glance, it looked no different from an ordinary locust-tree sapling.

Yet a dense resonance of the Way surrounded it.

After a moment’s thought, Xiao Mo decided not to plant it.

The Moon God Tree could stabilize spiritual power and fortune, but Zhou was only a small kingdom. If he planted it and triggered celestial phenomena, who knew how many covetous eyes it would draw?

Not to mention that Yan Shanao still stood at court, while Xiao Mo himself held very little authority.

Yan Ruxue and Qin Mujiu were also in the inner palace.

Xiao Mo had gotten along well with Yan Ruxue and Qin Mujiu during this time, and they had both helped his cultivation. But when it came to a treasure unlike any other in the world, it was hard to say how they might react. He did not yet trust them completely.

Since the Book of a Hundred Lives will need a long time to prepare the next life, I should devote this time entirely to cultivation.

He was only one step away from the Cave Dwelling Realm. Within two months, he could attempt a breakthrough.

Beyond that lay the Dragon Gate Realm.

Once he reached the Dragon Gate Realm, he could prepare a banquet and invite Yan Shanao to attend.

By then, Yan Shanao had better wear a helmet.

Xiao Mo stood and prepared to take a walk outside.

The moment he opened the door, a bone-chilling wind slipped into his collar.

Before his eyes, great flakes of snow, like goose feathers, drifted down from the sky. They settled over the blue roof tiles, slowly whitening the entire world.

Xiao Mo breathed out a plume of white vapor.

As he looked at the increasingly snow-white world before him, only one thought came to mind.

Another snowy day.