CHAPTER 241: CHAPTER 241: THIS WAVE IS A WIN-WIN

The new side quest came suddenly. Jiang Yuan looked at the new task that popped up from the system and then looked at the spider demon before him, feeling like this task was specifically released for her.

He didn’t know if the system was trying to make things easier for him or was considering Little Eight’s situation, "Assist any descendant of the Spider Race in obtaining inheritance," and right here, there was one ready and waiting.

"Is Spiders Valley far from the Cyan Fish Mountain Market?" Jiang Yuan checked the time and saw that Wilderness Ascension was approaching. To complete the main mission, he needed to build a Textile Workshop and go to Spiders Valley to find thousand-year spider silk.

The main mission and the new side quest had a brief overlap in goals. The remaining side quest involved exploring the mystery of his pupil Wan Mingchuan’s lineage. Additionally, to learn the Water Manipulation Technique from the Mermaid, he needed to craft a gorgeous flying sword, but currently lacked the gems to embed in it, which meant mining in the Old Dragon Cave. Fortunately, these last two objectives could be completed during the day.

Jiang Yuan also considered using papercraft in the Golden Carp Lake Market or simply letting his contracted mount do the job, although he felt the latter would be too conspicuous; the former would not be ideal for hiding his trump card.

The Paperman and Paper Horse Skill, especially in combat, was highly effective due to its element of surprise. Once he was riding a paper crane or paper fish around the Golden Carp Lake Market, he believed it wouldn’t be long before other cultivators noticed.

And unlike Cyan Fish Mountain Market, where everyone tried their best to cover up and not reveal their true appearance, he didn’t have a magic spell to change his appearance, and without some kind of secrecy, he felt no sense of security.

"Of course, it’s quite far." Little Eight nodded and whispered, "Also, because I’m relatively young, I’ve only been there once when I came of age... Afterward, due to unfortunate events with my family, I ended up in the market and was taken in by Lady Jiu. I haven’t participated in any worship activities since then..."

Miss Hu Jiu explained in a low voice, "The White Feather Spider can spin silk to weave webs and is proficient at weaving. The web can make fabrics and weapons, so many ill-intentioned individuals covet their silk.

Little Eight’s family was targeted, she was the youngest and luckiest to eventually find refuge with me here. We have no idea where her family is now. I heard from Third Sister that Mr. Jiang is highly skilled. If you encounter a suitable cultivation technique for Little Eight, please take care of her. I have spirit stones here, I can afford it!"

She chuckled to herself, amused at the dual purpose of her plan.

Not only could she keep young mister thinking about the poor Little Eight in the Cloth Shop and the beautiful and kind-hearted Lady Hu Jiu, but she could also leverage his vast connections to help Little Eight find a more specialized cultivation technique.

Most crucially, as long as he kept her in mind, there would be more chances for them to interact, and who knows, maybe feelings would develop over time!

When Little Eight heard Mr. Jiang might help her find a suitable cultivation method, she blinked her watery eyes excitedly at him, "Sir, our White Feather Spider clan can establish web connections. The webs I established with my parents and siblings are still intact, which means they’re alive.

However... back then, I was young and my cultivation was too weak. We separated in haste and I don’t have a follow-up cultivation technique. I can’t even reach Foundation Establishment now, let alone use the web connections to find them.

If you truly can help me find a special cultivation method for the spider clan... I, I will do anything to repay your kindness!"

"There’s no need to be so serious. I’ll keep an eye out for you. Miss Little Eight, I have a Teleportation Scroll here, can you take me to Spiders Valley based on your impression of its location?" Jiang Yuan thought, this is a win-win situation for us, with the system conveniently giving me a side quest, we can both benefit greatly.

Little Eight had only heard of the miraculous Teleportation Scroll from Lady Hu Jiu’s gossip, and was a bit flustered, "But... I don’t know how to use it."

"I’ll teach you how to use it, it’s simple." Hu Zhile patiently guided her to strengthen her mental image of Spiders Valley’s location, then unrolled the Teleportation Scroll and had her hold it and meditate.

Soon a simple map appeared on the scroll, showing a faint line extending far to the southwest from Cyan Fish Mountain Market, eventually stopping amidst a mass of deep clouds, where a bright spot flashed continuously.

"Indeed, it’s very far, a place even I’ve never visited." Hu Zhile observed the terrain fluctuations on the scroll, shaking her head, "It might be on the other side of the Wilderness World."

Jiang Yuan suddenly became very curious, "Zhile, is the Wilderness World round or square?"

With that question, all three ladies in the room looked at him in shock.

Little Eight thought it was pitiful how human cultivators’ heritage was severed, not even knowing if the world was round;

Lady Hu Jiu was startled, wondering if the human world was actually square? Wouldn’t people living at the edges of the world accidentally fall off?

Hu Zhile wondered why the Venerable Family would suddenly ask about this, could he have seen a square world somewhere?

"The Wilderness World is round." She gestured a circle with her hand, patiently explaining, "It moves on its own, similar to the human world but at a different speed, so the Wilderness’s location in the human world changes every three months.

I suspect Spiders Valley’s location might be on the other side of the world, and getting there would consume less energy than traveling to the Demon Realm or Netherworld.

Glancing at the time revealed it was already 5:20 AM, with 40 more minutes until Cyan Fish Mountain Market officially closed.

"Then we’ll have to trouble Miss Little Eight to take us there. If we run out of time, we can return to the courtyard to rest for a day, and I’ll send you back in the evening." Jiang Yuan calculated that 40 minutes should be enough for a round trip, exchanging a glance, ready to assess the situation first.

Upon hearing this, Lady Hu Jiu perked up, excitedly wiggling her furry white tail and ears, eager to explore the unknown with the young lord.

"Then we’ll temporarily borrow Miss Little Eight from the shopkeeper for our trip." Hu Zhile immediately saw her intentions, noting her unwillingness to cultivate, only wanting to play, grabbed her by the ear and reminded, "Aren’t you supposed to deliver the Memory Stone to Shopkeeper Liu? Afterward, come back and cultivate properly. If you don’t reach Foundation Establishment within half a month..."

She pouted, about to whine, but her words were halted by the unspoken threat, leaving her no choice but to enviously watch Little Eight use the Teleportation Scroll with them, disappearing instantly.

"Hmph! They didn’t take me to any of the fun things. Once I reach Foundation Establishment... hmph! No one can stop me from roaming the mountains and waters with the young lord!" She puffed her cheeks and went downstairs, instructing the shop assistant to mind the store before heading to the Black Market with feigned casualness.

On the other side, Jiang Yuan only heard the howling wind by his ears, and when he opened his eyes, he was completely stunned.

They were teleported to the peak of a high mountain, surrounded by pristine snow as the cold wind roared, causing the snow particles to sting as they hit their faces.

"Mr. Jiang, over there is Spiders Valley. We’re standing at the place where the clan worships, and only from the peak of this mountain can we see the silhouette of Spiders Valley from a distance." Little Eight used her hands to firmly grasp the icy ground, her entire spider form standing up and looking large and peculiar.

Following her direction, Jiang Yuan finally saw the "valley."

Everything was a glaring white, with thick spider silk sealing the entire mountain and valley, looking as if a giant artwork made from white wool felt.

[The sealed Spiders Valley, sealed with thousand-year spider silk containing poison. An Antitoxic Elixir can be used to resist continuous health reduction; upgrade a pair of scissors to Profound Iron Scissors to cut and collect thousand-year spider silk]