Chapter 0003: Lin Mei Mei's Wish

Moreover, Wang Xiao was not wrong; compared to a job that merely makes ends meet, the prospect of traversing countless worlds for a new job indeed holds unparalleled allure

The envoy sent by the court, along with the general, arrived at Wang Xiao's location to apprehend him, only to find Wang Xiao burning a robe.

The body encompasses not only physical constitution but also includes resistance to toxins, injury recovery, sensory perception, and endurance

Wang Xiao arrived at a restaurant by the shores of Shouxihu Lake, where the young masters of local salt merchants were hosting a banquet for the noble young lord from the Rongguo Mansion in the capital

The opulence and luxury of Yangzhou are renowned throughout the world, with the wealth of the salt merchants being the most prominent among them

As soon as Wang Xiao finished speaking, the bald old monk stepped forward to pay his respects. His expression was one of deep sorrow, embodying a posture of compassion for the world.

Wang Xiao slightly opened his mouth

"Are you considering switching careers to become a tour guide?" The department head chuckled, and after a few words of persuasion, he accompanied Wang Xiao to handle the resignation procedures.

This is the city of Yangzhou in the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," where Wang Xiao's identity is that of Jia Lian, who accompanies Lin Daiyu on her journey south to visit Lin Ruhai.

This is the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," where there are no artificially cultivated pearls. These people actually feed chickens with pearls, and even more absurdly, the chickens raised in such an extravagant manner only have one tongue.

This is not an exaggeration, but rather because these top salt merchants generally maintain a cycle of changing every three to five years, with a rotation occurring every twenty to thirty years.

The system, which had previously been hiding somewhere in the thatch and spying, reappeared, issued a cold message, and then vanished without a trace once again. No matter how Wang Xiao called out or cursed, there was not a single response.

My companions and I have chartered a pleasure boat on the Slim West Lake. The most renowned Miss Mingyue in the city has long admired Brother Jia, and at this moment, she is on the boat, tidying up the couch in anticipation.

Power: 9

With this experience, the techniques he memorized finally found their application. Even if they are merely ornamental, they are still better than having none at all

The young gentleman Wang Xiao smiled and nodded, saying, "I have long heard of your esteemed name. I have been told that it takes the tongues of one hundred chickens to prepare such a small plate?"

Do not be deceived by their usual imposing demeanor; once they face ruin, it often leads to their own demise and the destruction of their entire clan

Wang Xiao's eyes brightened slightly as he wiped his mouth and set down the wine glass in his hand

Wisdom: 12

Farewell, everyone. The blazing flames engulfed the cassock, and Wang Xiao waved to the crowd, saying, "We shall meet again if fate allows!"

Can the task world be entered again

Amidst the clinking of glasses, everyone in the room became brothers

The department head attempted to retain him, but Wang Xiao had completely lost interest in this job that only served to make ends meet. Wouldn't it be better to spend that time learning some skills instead

He turned on the computer and set up the text document. Wang Xiao began to transcribe the martial arts manuals he had noted down.

As for additional gains, task rewards, and what the wish granter may offer, those are trivial matters that are not worth mentioning and do not require any concern

So you are Fangzheng Master, if Shaolin Temple does not wish to participate, then just turn left and go wherever you want. Trying to take advantage of me, do you think I am a fool

In the following days, Wang Xiao was completely immersed in pleasures that were absolutely absent in the end of the martial era. With his exceptional ability to comprehend, he absorbed knowledge like a sponge.

Wisdom does not refer to intelligence quotient, but rather to mental strength and the ability to comprehend

In terms of wealth, the Rongguo Mansion, which has already turned out its pockets, certainly cannot be compared to the salt merchants. However, although the Jia family is financially strained, they possess a noble status, and their connections and familial ties have not yet been completely squandered. In terms of status, they hold a significant advantage over the salt merchants

A week later, the system that had been hiding in the toilet of Wang Xiao's house suddenly appeared and issued him a new task again

Task completed, rewarded with 8 attribute points. Lin Pingzhi is grateful that you destroyed the Evil Sword Manual and is willing to offer his martial arts experience as compensation. The start time for the next task will be announced separately

The sons of the salt merchants are very enthusiastic, actively engaging in toasting and exchanging cups with Wang Xiao

The rank of the salt inspector is not considered high, but as long as they report that a certain salt merchant has issues, it is guaranteed to be accurate. This is because these salt merchants all have unsavory dealings.

Sister Lin

As a guardian of positive energy who is upright, kind, and willing to help others, Wang Xiao expressed great satisfaction with his work in helping others fulfill their wishes

It is like having a plate of hundred tongues made from the tongues of one hundred chickens during a meal; however, it is merely an ordinary daily occurrence and hardly worth mentioning

Wang Xiao expressed satisfaction with this and continued to inquire about the levels of his work compensation and benefits, at which point the system once again entered a stealth mode

The standard value for an ordinary person is 10. Wang Xiao thought for a moment and allocated all 8 attribute points to intelligence. He now needs to learn the spoils obtained from the novice world, and sufficient comprehension ability is essential

The things from the task world cannot be brought back, except for memories. No matter how long one stays in another world, returning only feels like a short period of time has passed. The system is very rigid and lacks flexibility, and there should be many areas that can be utilized.

Body: 8

It is possible for the wish granter to obtain a permanent link to the world when their level of satisfaction reaches a certain threshold. They may also re-enter when receiving subsequent tasks

Watching the members of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance hurriedly leave under the scrutiny of numerous malicious gazes while holding the copied version of the Evil Sword Manual, Wang Xiao squinted his smiling eyes and returned with many secret manuals to memorize them diligently. The days that followed were filled with both learning and practice

The middle-aged man in traditional Chinese attire, with a protruding belly, laughed and said, "If these were ordinary country chickens, how could they possibly catch Brother Jia's eye? These chicks have been raised on pearl powder and honey water since they were young"

Amitabha

Lin Pingzhi's martial arts skills are rather mediocre, belonging to a subpar level. However, compared to Wang Xiao, who has nothing at all, he is significantly better.

After reciting the Buddhist chant once more, Master Fangzheng slowly retreated with his head bowed. However, he was already contemplating how to write to the court in the name of Shaolin Temple upon his return, determined not to let Wang Xiao have an easy time.

The four prominent families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue, renowned for their wealth, are but juniors in comparison to the salt merchants.

It is not a dramatic situation; it is simply a normal resignation.

I want to resign

In the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," Lin Daiyu makes a wish to the heavens, praying for her father's survival. Should this wish be granted

After locating the department head, Wang Xiao expressed his intentions directly.

Forget about this matter

In addition, he participated in several forums for discussions and reviewed a considerable amount of relevant materials

Are you feeling unhappy? We can discuss anything.

Brother Jia, this is the famous dish from Yangzhou, the Hundred Tongue Spirit, please take a moment to taste it

Another point is that Jia Lian is the nephew of the Salt Supervisor.

Previously, Wang Xiao could only learn about all of this through various materials, but now he finally has the opportunity to personally experience the life of the utmost luxury.

With a meaningful gaze at Master Yue, Wang Xiao waved his hand and said, "There is no need for so much fuss; the auction officially begins now"

With the martial arts experience gifted by Lin Pingzhi, along with a comprehension ability as high as 20 points, Wang Xiao learned quickly and achieved impressive results

With a fierce curse directed at the system, Wang Xiao opened his computer and began to carefully read through the original text of "Dream of the Red Chamber." He then proceeded to read both the new and old versions of "Dream of the Red Chamber."

Wang Xiao was surprised, but he did not rush to accept the task. Instead, he first inquired about the issue that concerned him, "There are rewards for completing the task, but what happens if it is not completed? It wouldn't be something like being eliminated, would it?"

Setting aside personal feelings, one never knows when a few kind words can save the lives of an entire family.

As the salt merchants who control the salt and profits in regions such as Jianghuai, Huguang, and Jiangnan, their daily lives revolve around various displays of wealth and competition in opulence

Wang Xiao dug at his ear, wearing an expression of indifference.

Strength encompasses power, speed, and neural reaction time

Having confirmed this most important matter, Wang Xiao can finally check his rewards with peace of mind

A variety of delicacies made from various birds and beasts are served in a continuous flow, creating a very lively atmosphere in the private room

Executor: Wang Xiao

Only after completing these tasks did Wang Xiao take a deep breath and nod, "I accept the wish"

Wang Xiao summarized several insights, while for the others, he still needs to rely on himself to continue exploring. Next, he opened his attribute panel

Although Inspector Lin is seriously ill and unable to attend to affairs, he has been a salt inspector for many years, and his influence still lingers. His important relatives have always been the focus of attention for salt merchants.

The Xue family, which claims to possess a fortune of one million, is not even qualified to enter the circle of top salt merchants with a wealth of over one million taels. This illustrates the extent of their immense wealth

With a belt of one hundred thousand strings of cash, I ride a crane down to Yangzhou

If the official price and quantity of salt set by the court were followed, the salt merchants would not be able to earn such a large amount of wealth. Therefore, each salt merchant secretly engages in the trade of illicit salt. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, selling illicit salt was punishable by death

After enjoying a hearty meal and drinks, Jiang Biehe, the son of the leading salt merchant Jiang Chun, squinted his smiling eyes and invited Wang Xiao to attend the second round.

I have found a better job with high compensation and good benefits. Most importantly, this job allows me to experience the diverse worlds that exist.

Wang Xiao has a good memory; he has memorized more than ten secret manuals word for word. Among these, the focus is primarily on sword techniques, as well as external martial arts such as Eagle Claw Kung Fu and the Twelve Routes of Tan Leg.

In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed, and the issue of Wang Xiao embezzling military funds has finally come to light

When Wang Xiao came to his senses again, he had already returned to his home. The phone on the table was still receiving the furious curses from his teammates.

Wang Xiao only seeks quantity over quality, and those with unique and exclusive skills suffer the most. The Shaolin Temple, which claims to possess seventy-two unique skills, is unable to produce its secret manuals. Ultimately, it is the Five Mountains Sword Alliance that achieves victory with its numerous entry-level techniques

Task completed, rewards will be given based on the level of satisfaction of the wish maker. There will be no punishment for task failure, however, entry into that world will no longer be permitted thereafter

General, the Evil Sword Manual is an ominous object. Once it emerges, it will surely incite a storm of blood and slaughter. I respectfully request that you hand this item over to me, so that I may take it back to the Shaolin Temple for safekeeping, thereby averting a potential bloodbath

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Wang Xiao smiled, indeed the times have changed, and the system has begun to humanize, no longer engaging in such unskilled acts of erasure

Wang Xiao suddenly had a thought and hurried to the company

Wang Xiao expressed that he has seen a lot in his life, and today he truly had his eyes opened

Wang Xiao first checked the time; after spending such a long duration in the world of the mission, it was surprising that only a few minutes had passed upon his return

The next day, a phone call interrupted Wang Xiao, who was immersed in martial arts. His company called to inquire whether something had happened to him and why he had not come to work.