A Cunning Pervert in the Cultivation World Chapter 355: Reward.

Li Feng blinked in surprise.

He scanned the room, yet nothing appeared out of the ordinary.

However, a chilling thought then struck him.

His heart plummeted, and his face drained of color.

"...That's impossible..."

He slowly crouched down, peering beneath his bed.

Seeing nothing there, a wave of relief washed over him.

For a brief moment, he had genuinely believed someone had been hiding there all along, undetected by his senses.

Still perplexed, his gaze shifted to the Divine Brick.

The Divine Brick hovered nearby, its angle tilting slightly as if sharing his confusion.

Then, as if guided by an unseen force, Li Feng's eyes drifted upwards towards the ceiling, and a faint, nervous laugh escaped him.

"Haha... I didn't realize I was quite this popular."

It appeared that, unbeknownst to him, a Dao had been silently observing his every move.

To be the subject of a Dao's gaze was an honor that ordinary cultivators could only fantasize about.

And yet, without his awareness, one had been watching him.

The thought that something had been scrutinizing all his activities sent a shiver down Li Feng's spine.

"...I certainly hope whatever Dao witnessed didn't take offense."

After all, the majority of his actions revolved around self-indulgence and amusement...

...And a great deal of those activities were far from dignified.

He couldn't help but ponder which particular Dao possessed such abundant leisure time to observe the mundane affairs of mortals.

With a soft sigh, Li Feng finally redirected his focus back to the system.

"Well... at least that's something. I already have two approvals. But how am I supposed to acquire the rest...?"

He lightly touched his chin, lost in contemplation for a moment.

His eyes then fell upon the Divine Brick, lazily suspended in the air, and a sudden notion illuminated his mind.

"Wait... If the Divine Brick can grant approval, then the other Divine Weapons should possess the same capability."

Li Feng recalled the brief descriptions he had once encountered regarding the Divine Weapons.

And the fact that each of the Five Major Sects was reputed to possess one.

With a contemplative expression, he mused, "It seems I must consult my master on this matter. Perhaps she can facilitate an encounter or provide insight into the one held by the Azure Moon Sect."

Now that the matter of Heavenly Dao approvals seemed more manageable, Li Feng shifted his attention to the second condition.

"Liquid Gold...? Don't tell me I simply need to melt ordinary gold."

Even as he voiced the thought, he understood its inherent simplicity was deceptive.

As if sensing his doubt—

Li Feng blinked.

Then, he ran a hand through his hair.

"...Explain that in terms a common person can grasp. More importantly, how do I obtain it?"

Li Feng gazed at the system interface for a considerable duration.

"...You cannot be serious?"

A curious expression flickered across his face.

"You mean... like starting some sort of business?"

Upon hearing this, Li Feng let out an extended sigh.

"So I genuinely have to establish a company or something similar..."

He nearly chuckled at the sheer absurdity of needing to become a businessman within a world of cultivation.

It would undoubtedly be a tedious undertaking, but... not entirely unachievable.

With the system's assistance and his myriad talents, he was confident in his ability to succeed.

Simply refining pills as an alchemist had already generated substantial wealth for him.

If he were to expand into offering formation services, vending artifacts, brewing spiritual wine, or exploring other ventures...

He could effortlessly revel in opulence.

...But therein lay the crux of the issue.

"...Sounds utterly exhausting."

By then, he would have no time left to savor life's pleasures and indulge in enjoyment.

The notion of immersing himself in work in another realm felt preposterous.

That was not the kind of future he envisioned for himself.

What was the purpose of attaining power if it meant dedicating every waking moment to labor, akin to a common mortal merchant?

"It seems I'll need to have a discussion with Wei Meilin..."

Li Feng murmured to himself.

That cool, shrewd, and alluring... yet undeniably competent Star Envoy of his would likely excel in such matters far more than he could in this particular domain.

She could probably devise a significantly more intelligent solution.

"...It's about time I put her capabilities to proper use."

With that particular concern addressed, Li Feng finally turned his attention to the final requirement.

"A lotus? Why on earth do I require a flower to mend the Gold Source?"

He found the first two conditions to be somewhat logical, but a lotus? That struck him as utterly preposterous.

Li Feng came to a halt, his gaze fixed upon the system interface.

"What do you mean it doesn't exist yet?" he questioned.

[Ding!]

[It is because it does not exist yet!]

"Hmm?" Li Feng blinked in confusion.

He attempted to inquire further, but the system offered no new information, only repeating its previous response.

After several more futile attempts, he ultimately surrendered.

"Well... whatever then," he sighed, a thread of hope returning. "At least there's a path forward."

It appeared his subsequent actions were clearly mapped out: first, he would consult his master regarding the Divine Weapons. Then, he would journey to Cloudveil City to convene with Wei Meilin and finalize their business strategy. Finally, he needed to gather intelligence on that enigmatic lotus.

"Ah, speaking of Cloudveil City..." Li Feng's eyes suddenly sparkled with a newfound excitement as another anticipated prize sprang to mind.

His thoughts immediately turned to the alluring yet frigid City Lord, Lan Suyao.

The Divine Brick had already confirmed that the rare flower Goldie had gifted it was precisely what she required.

The mere contemplation of finally subduing that proud, seductive, and dangerously captivating beauty caused Li Feng to swallow audibly, a mischievous grin stretching across his face.

"Hehe... truly, good news follows good news..."

As if the heavy clouds that had burdened his heart had been dispelled, Li Feng's expression transformed, radiating a newfound brightness.

He gazed down at the fractured, translucent core resting in his palm.

"Hmph! You won't escape consequences so easily for acting without my permission. Just you wait until I bring you back; I'm going to make you pay properly!"

With those words, Li Feng gently entrusted the core to the Divine Brick.

"Keep it safe."

A soft hum of acknowledgment emanated from the brick as it absorbed the core, safeguarding it within the miniature dwelling atop the Divine Tree. There it would remain, resting until the day it could once again radiate its former glory.

With this matter settled, Li Feng finally redirected his attention back to the system.

Adopting a charming, almost roguish smile befitting a shrewd merchant, he clasped his hands together and inquired coyly,

"Ahem... so, regarding my reward..."

[Ding!]

[Would you like to view the rewards from clearing Yue Lan’s first calamity?]

Li Feng nodded with fervent anticipation.

"Yes!"

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host! Please check your rewards below!]

Li Feng’s eyes gradually widened with eager expectation as a detailed list of rewards materialized before him.

His gaze was immediately drawn, with intense focus, to the first two items.

[+20,000 Favor Points!]

[x10 Gacha Pulls!]

Upon witnessing these entries, Li Feng blinked, a peculiar expression slowly dawning on his features.