Chapter 320: It Can’t Be That All These Foxes Are Out of Money and Went Job-Hopping, Right?
“Now, we have something very important to handle.”
Su stood before a bunch of Monster Tribe members, looking all serious.
A monster raised its hand and asked, “Is it finally our turn to visit the Heavenly Sword Sect?”
“But I heard that the Nine-Tailed Fox and Bai Feng went to the Eastern Continent; if we visit now, we’ll probably just be knocking on empty air, right?”
“So maybe we stay here a few more days? When the Nine-Tailed Fox returns, we can go see them?”
Hearing the chatter below, Su clapped her hands forcefully. “Quiet! This isn’t about that.”
“Then what is it? Is the Clan Leader sending us back?”
“No,” Su shook her head, sighing as she looked a bit helpless. “Our travel funds are out. We need to earn enough to get back before the Nine-Tailed Fox comes back. Or if any of you have leftover money, you can lend it to me first—I’ll pay you back when we go home.”
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Everyone suddenly fell silent. Is this really a big deal? They’re cultivators; even if they have no money, it’s no biggie, right? Just run back themselves.
Su swept a glance at the indifferent crowd, then intensified her tone: “So, for the time being, don’t buy those weird and expensive foods anymore. No more accessories or decorations for the Image Retainer. And stay away from the game hall—we’re all out here earning our travel coins.”
After her speech, they all looked down and pondered, then waved their hands as if resolutely saying:
“Yeah, sure. It’s just that we can’t eat sweet cakes, crispy chips, and bubbling fruit juices anymore, but oh well, I’m just not interested in such snacks!”
“Yeah, and it’s only three days until the new game drops. That game looks super boring anyway. Fruit slicing is way more fun, plus I can practice sword techniques.”
“Hey, any quick ways to make money? Spit it out, bro. My expenses are piling up, and if I don’t earn soon, I might have to sell my Spirit Instruments. Just a heads-up, not for the cake or the game, just to save up some travel funds.”
Su rubbed her forehead, feeling like the monsters she brought were already toast.
By the way, why didn’t she hear Qiao Qiao whining this time?
Curious, she sneaked a glance at Qiao Qiao and saw she’d changed into a new dress. It was black with layered frills, paired with black silk stockings—cute yet a little sexy.
Qiao Qiao was curled up on the sofa, her tiny hand slipping from the lace-trimmed, ruffled sleeves, scrolling repeatedly on the Image Retainer screen.
“Where did you buy this outfit?” Su asked suspiciously. Didn’t she say earlier she spent all her money?
“I’ve been working at Yu Ling Long recently. The boss is very generous, pays pretty well!” Qiao Qiao looked up and explained. “By the way, big sis Su, would you like to come with me? With your cool big sister look, you’d be pretty popular too.”
Su: “?”
What is this? I just haven’t paid attention to her for a few days; now I can’t even understand what she’s saying?
Though full of doubts, the lure of money ultimately convinced her. She followed Qiao Qiao into Yu Ling Long.
“I brought my friend along. Can she also work here?”
Qiao Qiao asked the manager of Yu Ling Long.
“No problem—big sis Su seems a bit scary, but she’s a good person.”
“Start with simple clothes. Big sis Su doesn’t like dressing too flashy, so let’s go with something plain first.”
“Oh! Black silk stockings? Perfect for big sis Su! Let’s do that.”
Su watched Qiao Qiao and the other employees’ chatter, looking at the outfit she was being fitted into and fell into deep thought.
If she didn’t know this was Yu Ling Long, she’d swear she’d walked into some weird place.
“Big sis Su, I’ll help you change.” Qiao Qiao took her to the changing room.
A few minutes later, Su looked herself over. She was dressed in a white shirt with a dark teal coat, the buttons straining tight across her chest, black pencil skirt hugging her hips, and black silk stockings on her legs.
A puzzled look appeared on her face—what kind of strange outfit was this?
“Wow, this outfit really suits you!”
Qiao Qiao clapped, especially noting her cold, professional vibe. “It’s like it was made just for you, Su Big Sister.”
“By the way, Su Big Sister, remember to show off the fox ears and tail—you’ll get paid more.”
“…I got it.”
Su fell silent for a few seconds and nodded. Everything’s for the travel funds, after all.
Besides, it’s just a slightly weird costume, not revealing, and Yu Ling Long isn’t some shady place. No problem.
Soon, the news about Yu Ling Long recruiting a stunning, high-cold OL fox girl spread all over.
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On the Eastern Continent.
Bai Feng looked at the message from Yu Yao and explained to the confused Xiao Jiu lying on his lap, “The Monster Tribe folks in the Southern Region are working at Yu Ling Long now. Looks like they won’t be leaving anytime soon.”
“Huh?”
Xiao Jiu tilted her head in confusion, then jerked her head in another direction, doubting she’d heard correctly.
“Anyway, we should observe them for a few days—see if they’re just playing around or really planning to wait for you to return from the Eastern Continent.”
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Bai Feng shook his head, totally baffled why the Foxes from the Southern Region came all the way to Yu Ling Long’s shop to work as staff. If they were just waiting for Xiao Jiu, they’d probably hide or sneak around, not blow their cover working openly. Not to mention, they weren’t here for the Image Retainer factory—they’re working at a storefront. So, clearly they didn’t come for the Retainers. Maybe these foxes ran out of money, so they went to earn some cash?
Then, his Screen suddenly buzzed with a new message from Princess Shui Xi Yu:
“Teacher, do you have time? I have some questions I can’t figure out. Can I ask you?”
Bai Feng rubbed his chin, just about to type “Add money,” but then remembered something, discreetly glanced at the System, and quietly deleted it. Changed it to:
“Okay!”
Close call—almost got himself accused of “extorting the Child of Destiny” for more luck points.
“Teacher, can you come to the study? If it’s not convenient, I’ll come find you.”
“No, I’ll come meet you at the study.”
A few minutes later, Bai Feng found Shui Xi Yu sitting properly at the table in the study.
“No need to be so nervous,” he said with a smile, walking over. “What’s the question?”
“It’s this,” Shui Xi Yu quickly handed over a neatly prepared list of questions. “I want to make a pretty special Great Array, but I’m a bit confused about how to do some parts.”
“A Great Array? That’s different from ordinary formations. Not knowing is normal,” Bai Feng took her notes and flipped through a few pages—like the streetlights connected to the array, which could link up spiritual lines for each household…
Isn’t that exactly what he casually mentioned in class? How come she actually managed to make it?
