The Sorrowmender

Chapter 11 – Worry-Free General Store

Xu Qingzhou looked at the little one with a face full of tears and felt an inexplicable pang of heartache.

He couldn't stand to see others cry, especially children.

"Alright, since you're my disciple now, there are a few rules I need to tell you. Listen carefully, okay?"

Little Wuyou straightened her small body, "Master, please tell me. Wuyou will remember everything."

Her small face was obedient, but her voice still carried a hint of sobbing.

Xu Qingzhou stood up and extended a finger, waving it in front of Little Wuyou.

"The first rule, no matter what happens, don't cry. Your name is Xu Wuyou, which means worry-free. If you're worry-free, then you shouldn't have any sadness, and there's no need for tears."

She vigorously wiped her cheeks and eyes with her wide sleeves, again and again.

"Wuyou will listen to Master and won't cry, not anymore."

"Good, very teachable." He nodded in satisfaction, assuming the posture of a great master, and extended another finger.

"The second rule is, once a master, always a father. You must listen to me."

"Okay, Wuyou will definitely listen to Master."

"As for the third..." Xu Qingzhou stroked his chin, gazing at the ceiling. After a few moments, he waved his hand, "I haven't thought of it yet. I'll tell you when I do."

Little Wuyou was momentarily stunned but still nodded obediently and seriously.

"Alright, wait for Master to think it over and then tell Wuyou."

Being a master for the first time, Xu Qingzhou seemed a bit inexperienced.

"Now, go downstairs and get a basin of hot water to wash your face. I don't like little kittens with painted faces."

"Okay, Wuyou will go now." With that, the little one got up and ran barefoot towards the door.

She moved quickly, as if a second's delay would make Xu Qingzhou abandon her.

However, long-term hunger had left her weak, and just before reaching the door, she lost her balance and fell hard.

"Ouch—"

Xu Qingzhou's eyebrows twitched, and he quickly asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

The little one got up immediately, turned her head, and said with a smile, "Wuyou is fine, it doesn't hurt, not at all. I'm going to wash my face."

With that, she limped downstairs.

Listening to the fading footsteps, Xu Qingzhou shook his head, feeling a bit of heartache.

"She even bled from the fall, yet she says it doesn't hurt. Poor child."

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully relieving Xu Wuyou's worries.]

[Ding! Reward triggered, you have gained 5000 Merit Points.]

[Ding! Reward triggered, you have obtained the weapon, Blue Frost Sword.]

[Ding! Reward triggered, you have obtained the immortal-level sword technique, Autumn-Falling Sword Slash.]

[Ding! System side quest triggered, "Xu Wuyou's Growth" details can be viewed on the system panel.]

[Ding! You have checked in for 10 consecutive days, earning an extra reward of one Attribute Point.]

The cold notification sounds rang continuously, still devoid of any emotion or feeling.

Yet, they stirred a great wave in Xu Qingzhou's heart.

"Side quest?"

Before he could marvel at the generous rewards from the system, his thoughts were entirely captivated by the so-called side quest.

"Is it a hidden feature? I need to take a good look."

Although he had possessed the Worry-Free System for several months, he knew little about it.

It was nothing more than the Worry-Free Book that could relieve others' worries and his own, along with a very modern all-purpose little shop.

Thinking this, he opened the Worry-Free System and immediately found the side quest.

[Side Quest 1 Triggered: "Xu Wuyou's Growth"]

[Quest Requirement: Accompany her as she grows, until she rules the world.]

[(Hint: Xu Wuyou will have many enemies in the future, perhaps a thousand, ten thousand... or maybe the entire Vast and Righteous World.)]

[Quest Progress: 1%]

[Reward: Unknown.]

Staring at the lines of text in the system, Xu Qingzhou fell into confusion.

He muttered to himself, "To be enemies with the whole world? Who were you in your past life, or rather, who are you in this life..."

His brows furrowed tighter, his eyes grew darker.

Lost in deep thought, he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

The book says: In the Vast and Righteous World, ten continents, eight wildernesses, four seas, the vast territory stretches beyond millions of miles, and the multitude of living beings is beyond count.

If truly to be enemies with this world, it's hard to imagine what kind of grandeur and tragedy that would be.

He shook his head, "Forget it, why think so much? Who can say what hasn't happened yet?"

Having taken a disciple and relieved her worries, the quest was triggered, and there was no turning back.

Besides, he really liked this little girl.

Since that's the case, let it be. Follow your heart and move forward.

Closing the quest panel, he took out the Blue Frost Sword to play with it.

The sword was three feet long, covered in a blue glow, emitting a cold light. Just holding it, when unsheathed, the cold air spread three meters, dimming the charcoal fire.

"System-produced, it must be a fine product. Indeed, a good sword, it comforts my heart."

A sword is the romance in a young man's heart, the yearning of his soul.

Xu Qingzhou was no exception. Holding this sword, he felt as if he could already sense the sword energy sweeping across thirty thousand miles, the heroic and stirring feeling of one sword's frost covering fourteen states.

Putting down the sword, he took out the sword manual, Autumn-Falling Sword Slash, and quickly skimmed through it, instantly filled with joy.

"Awesome."

The sword was excellent, and the sword manual was divine.

At this moment, Xu Qingzhou only wanted to borrow a line from someone.

"From now on, I want the sky to no longer cover my eyes..."

After a brief moment of joy, he put away the sword manual and, as before, added the attribute point to Strength.

He immediately felt his whole body grow stronger.

Glancing at it, his Strength had already reached 7 points.

He flexed his fingers, "Now I feel like fighting an Innate Realm first level wouldn't be a problem, I can take it head-on."

Licking his lips, he casually opened the Worry-Free General Store.

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Having just received 5000 Merit Points, he had to spend today.

[Worry-Free General Store]

Balance: 5900 Merit Points.

Cultivation Items:

Item: Righteous Sword Qi Manual (Confucian Supreme Art) Price: 100000 Merit Points.

Item: Classic of Inquiry (Medical Supreme Art) Price: 100000 Merit Points.

Item: Immortal Pill Price: 10000 Merit Points.

Item: Five Elements Flag (Divine Artifact) Price: 100000 Merit Points.

Item: Qi Replenishing Pill Price: 1000 Merit Points.

Item: Soul-Returning Pill Price: 1500 Merit Points.

Item: ...

Modern Items:

Item: Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill (1 bottle) Price: 5000 Merit Points.

Item: AK47 Rifle (1) Price: 50000 Merit Points.

Item: Instant Noodles (1 pack) (White Elephant) Price: 3000 Merit Points.

Item: High-Explosive Grenade (1) Price: 10000 Merit Points.

Item: Nuclear Bomb (1) Price: 1000000 Merit Points.

Item: Purple Cloud Smoke Price: 1000 Merit Points per stick, 15000 Merit Points per box.

[Kind Reminder: Obtaining modern items requires traversing the three long rivers of time, space, and years, hence the high price. Earning is not easy, please consume rationally.]

Opening the Worry-Free General Store once again, Xu Qingzhou's heart was still complicated, especially looking at the outrageous prices in the modern store, he couldn't help but curse "profiteer."

"I'll only buy once, after this I'll stop, the last time I'll be reckless."

Thinking this, he spoke to the system.

"Foster Father, I want this."

System: "Sorry host, your balance is insufficient."

Xu Qingzhou roared, "I want one stick, just one, not a whole pack."

System: "Okay, you spent 1000 Merit Points to purchase 1 stick of Purple Cloud Smoke. Welcome to shop again."

"Tch—"