bookandnovel Chapter 11 Cultivating Good Relationships
Chapter 11 Cultivating Good Relationships
"Hmm?" Jiang Heng looked in the direction of the voice and saw security guard Xiao Liu walking quickly toward him with a flashlight and a smile on his face.
The wariness on his face had largely disappeared yesterday, replaced by the polite warmth of a reunion with a "half-acquaintance".
[You encountered the "Right Protector surnamed Liu" at the Enlightenment Site. The friendship you shared in the past when you were both on the path of enlightenment still remained. Meeting an old friend in a foreign land brought great comfort to your heart.]
"brother."
Jiang Heng smiled when he saw this somewhat acquaintance. "Are you on duty again tonight?"
"Hey, just trying to make a living."
Xiao Liu waved his hand and walked to Jiang Heng's side.
"Brother Jiang, it's so late at night, and you've got your keys again..."
As Xiao Liu spoke, he couldn't help but laugh, recalling how Jiang Heng had been sweating profusely while waiting for the keys at the door last night.
"What should we say, should we wait for our friend?"
"I'll be waiting for you." Jiang Heng said smoothly, "Thank you so much for yesterday. You even opened the door and let in some cold air, and you chatted with me for a long time."
Otherwise, it would be really hard to endure.
"Anyway, we'll just chat. I'm bored at work just as much."
Xiao Liu casually remarked, then looked around, "After clearing the area, it's just boring patrolling."
"Then you go ahead and get back to work." Jiang Heng put one hand in his pocket. "It's getting late. I just wanted to thank you, so I'm leaving now."
"Brother, you're too kind!" When Xiao Liu heard that Jiang Heng had made a special trip just to express his gratitude, he thought that this brother was "quite something".
"Either he's very particular, or he has ulterior motives..."
Xiao Liu became wary again.
Seeing his sudden serious expression, Jiang Heng realized he was being a bit deliberate, so he pointed around and said, "I just saw there's an event coming up in a few days, so I thought I'd take a look around first."
Promotional activities mean the items will definitely be cheaper.
But I also need to check the prices of the items I've set my sights on, to see how much cheaper they'll be.
"That's right..." Xiao Liu looked at Jiang Heng suspiciously, then said nonchalantly, "We're having a big 'Cool Summer' promotion in four days, which is this Sunday."
He looked around at the event signs and felt a pang of nostalgia.
"The big promotion at this time last year was a huge event, with crowds of people and a great deal of noise."
Maintaining order back then almost killed me.
Xiao Liu's expression was not good, as if she did not like the mall event.
But after hearing these words, Jiang Heng saw a notification on the panel.
[The Right Protector surnamed Liu, remembering the friendship of enlightenment in the past, reveals to you the secret of the "Thousand Enlightenment Ground"]
Four days from now, the "Mysterious Nether Ice Soul Grand Ceremony" will be held here, a grand event for the cultivation world.
At that time, the "Air Conditioner Senior" will fully activate his natal magic weapon, open the altar to preach, and once again evolve the supreme water element law. This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for enlightenment.
"Can one still attain enlightenment?"
After looking at the panel, Jiang Heng's heart stirred. He suppressed his joy and looked at "Little Protector Liu".
"This is a huge...big promotion! I'll definitely come and support it. If you're not busy, I'll consider myself a customer you referred. I just don't know if you get a commission?"
"Commission?" Upon hearing the word "commission," Xiao Liu revealed a genuine smile.
But he wasn't doing it for the money; it was purely out of a sense of "respect for others as they respect me."
"Brother, we're practically family, what's this about commissions?"
Xiao Liu waved his hand.
"When you come, I'll get you two coupons for our internal employees, the kind that give you 30 off when you spend 188."
I didn't buy anything, so you can just use this.
Every little bit saved counts.
He had a "Isn't that a good brother?" look on his face.
The Right Protector, moved by your sincerity, wishes to bestow upon you two "Enlightenment Jade Talismans".
Holding this jade talisman during the "Mysterious Netherworld Ice Soul Ceremony" can invoke the "God of Wealth's Blessing" and reduce the need for heavy incense offerings.
"Thank you very much..."
Jiang Heng was truly moved this time, realizing that the security guard he had only met twice was not joking with him.
He really wanted to get a discount coupon for himself.
Jiang Heng suddenly thought of a sentence.
Righteousness often comes from humble beginnings...
……
I got home and stood at the door.
"It's quite quiet..."
Jiang Heng pressed himself against the door and listened intently; the room was completely silent.
Gently open the door.
Jiang Heng walked quietly to the cat's bed and saw Little Coal Ball curled up inside, its little belly rising and falling, making soft purring sounds, fast asleep.
The Yin Sha Black Wind Cat has fallen into a deep sleep; its demonic power is stable and its origin is secure.
Your "Iron Heart" approach has been remarkably effective, strengthening the master-servant contract and inspiring even greater awe in the servant.
【Favorability +3】
"This can increase favorability?"
Jiang Heng was surprised for a moment, but also breathed a sigh of relief.
It's good that the little coal ball is alright.
Then look at the adorable little coal ball.
Jiang Heng didn't want to disturb its sleep, but in the end he couldn't resist reaching out his finger and touching the little coal ball's exposed paws.
It didn't react at all and was sleeping soundly.
"Dad wasn't lying to you, was he? You sleep soundly in our house, don't you?"
Jiang Heng touched it a few times, then reluctantly went to wash up.
After everything was tidied up, I went to bed.
Jiang Heng's right hand was still tightly gripping the low-grade water-attribute spirit stone.
Through this night of cultivation, it is no longer 60%, but only 50%.
"I initially thought it would take a couple more days, but now it looks like it'll be completely drained by tomorrow night."
Despite his thoughts, Jiang Heng quickly calmed himself down and began to focus on practicing the "Basic Water Attribute Guiding Technique".
Feeling the increase in power, spiritual energy nourishes the meridians and dantian.
Then, watching the [Combat Power] number slowly increase.
Jiang Heng unknowingly fell into a deep sleep while cultivating.
……
Beep beep beep—
The jarring alarm clock rang precisely on time.
Jiang Heng opened his eyes, looking even more energetic than yesterday.
Yesterday was filled with anticipation, which gave Jiang Heng mental motivation.
Today, however, it is the tangible spiritual energy within my body that brings about noticeable changes in my physique.
"A new day..."
Jiang Heng habitually looked at the panel in his field of vision.
Combat Power: 2.19
[Spiritual Root: Water (0.1) Yin (0.1)]
[Monster Breeding Quest: Monster in normal condition, low-level Yin-attribute spirit stone (obtainable in 4 days)]
After reviewing his attributes and mission, Jiang Heng opened the bedroom door.
"Meow~" Little Coal Ball was already running and jumping around in the living room on its own, full of energy.
"Great! Very energetic!"
Jiang Heng caught it, and ignoring its resistance, forcibly hugged it before quickly washing up himself.
after that.
With one hand in his pocket, he steeled himself, closed the door, and went to work.
Jiang Heng went downstairs and listened to the little coal ball chirping upstairs. While getting used to the heart-wrenching feeling, he chose the route of the "lower realm blood-eating ant alien beast tribe" from yesterday in order to "try his luck".
Yesterday, even the Dharma Protector Xiao Liu at the Enlightenment Hall triggered the "Acquaintance Quest"...
That landscaping worker, Old Li, might be able to get a touch...
……
On my way to work, I walked past that lawn again.
The traces of yesterday's great battle, which was swept away by the divine power of "Azure Waves and Springs," are still visible.
Jiang Heng slowed his pace and looked around.
You pass through the battlefield of the once-quelled "Blood-Eating Ant Rebellion." The remnants of the war still remain, but the remnants of the rebels have fled far away, and peace has returned to the land.
Jiang Heng wasn't surprised to see that no mission had been triggered.
After all, the "blood-eating ant" had already been eliminated by him after yesterday's battle.
There is no longer any fighting in this area...
Jiang Heng put one hand in his pocket, looking quite wistful, while glancing at the figure watering the lawn.
He was not the old Li from yesterday, but a middle-aged gardener who was a stranger.
Good morning, Master!
Jiang Heng took the initiative to go over and greet him, and handed him a cigarette he had just bought that morning.
The master didn't take it, but looked at Jiang Heng with a puzzled expression, trying to make sure he knew him.
"This lawn looks much fresher."
Jiang Heng saw that he didn't take the cigarette, and didn't retract his hand that was offering the cigarette. He just turned his head and looked at the ant nest that had been washed away yesterday. "Yesterday, Master Li and I were washing the ant nest here, but today... why haven't I seen him?"
"Oh? You mean Old Li?" The master took the cigarette only after hearing that Jiang Heng knew Old Li. "He's on leave today."
[You chatted with a fellow Daoist on duty at the 'Heavenly Crafts Water Department' and once again gifted 'Jade Creek Town Spiritual Incense' to forge a bond.]
You have learned that 'Fellow Daoist Li,' who once fought alongside you to quell demons and quell chaos, is currently recuperating in his cave, restoring the 'spiritual energy' he depleted yesterday.
"I see." Jiang Heng nodded with a smile. "Okay, you go ahead and get back to work. I'm off to work."
"Okay."
I bid farewell to my "new fellow Daoists".
Jiang Heng continued his journey towards the company.
Although no new tasks were triggered, and Old Li was not seen.
But the good relationship with the "Heavenly Crafts Water Department" continues, which feels pretty good.
……
Stepping into the familiar Building 3, I was greeted by a refreshing blast of cool air from the air conditioner.
[You have entered the area of "Spiritual Site No. 3". The Heaven and Earth Magic Array is operating normally...]
Riding the "Cloud Ascension Ladder," we will travel with our fellow Daoists, riding the wind and clouds together.
Jiang Heng skillfully arrived at the 12th floor, clocked in, and was about to go to his workstation.
However, the prompts on the panel were different from those of yesterday.
You have arrived at the headquarters of "Hongyunda Steel".
[Identity: Temporary Inner Disciple]
[Salary: 1 low-grade water elemental spirit stone per month]
"?"
Jiang Heng looked at the panel and discovered that he actually had a 'salary'?
But he didn't know why he had been promoted from a menial servant to a "temporary inner disciple" for no apparent reason.
"Could this be triggering some kind of 'training and advancement quest'?"
Jiang Heng walked to his workstation while pondering.