Chapter 249 Chapter 249: Quest
The Great Elder smiled kindly at the girl and said, "Xiao Mei, it is always important to show compassion and trust towards others, especially when they pose no harm."
Although he didn't know what Xu Shan's identity was, he had a feeling that it was for their benefit to get a good relationship with this guy, and if possible, have him join the sect and become a part of it.
"Let us give them the benefit of the doubt for now. If they prove to be untrustworthy, we can always involve the Enforcement Elder later."
Xu Shan appreciated the Great Elder's understanding and replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Great Elder. We would be grateful for your guidance and assistance. We promise to abide by the rules and respect the customs of your sect for as long as we are within your land."
The Divine Empress nodded in agreement, expressing her affirmation as well. It was good for them to get along as well. She couldn't even open her mouth before the old man, feeling heavy pressure. She was barely holding on.
She didn't understand how Xu Shan was still unphased before this pressure. Not only her, but even the old man was surprised. He hadn't expected for Xu Shan to be able to speak under this pressure.
In the end, he smiled as he retracted the pressure.
"You are really good." He patted Xu Shan's shoulder as he walked past them. "You can accompany us."
The other youngsters who had initially been suspicious of Xu Shan and Lin Yu started to soften their expressions, realising that their Great Elder had already made a decision. However, they still held a lot of suspicions.
As they also walked past Xu Shan, the smile on his face finally disappeared, his thoughts incomprehensible.
He patted his shoulder where the old man had touched him, cleansing it with his aura.
After taking a moment, he again softened his expressions, creating a fake persona as he also turned around and followed behind the old man.
"May I ask where you're going?" Xu Shan asked, walking behind the group of youngsters.
It was after a long time that he finally saw the red screen again which had seemingly gone into a deep slumber.
On the screen, some words took shape.
[A New Quest has been issued to the Owner]
[Take the first position]
[Rewards: Unknown]
[Time Duration: Unknown]
"Huh?" Xu Shan frowned in response. Take the first position? In what? The Quest felt too vague for him.
He didn't understand what the mission was telling him to do. Take the first position in hunting? Take the first position in finding the treasure? If it was the case, he had a feeling that he was going to fail.
If the people were here to hunt, they were going to be furious if he interfered. And if things escalated, he might have to face the entire sect. On the other hand, if it meant taking the treasure for himself, that was even worse.
He wasn't sure if it was worth it, especially since the reward was also unknown.
"The Book of Knowledge rarely issues quests after being able to glimpse through fate. If it gives you the quest, it must be important," Xinren told Xu Shan.
As the Book of Knowledge was absorbed by the Book of Desires, she was also able to see the content of the screen.
Xu Shan scratched the back of his head. He left it all for the situation. If it was something that was achievable, then even if he had to take some risks, he was willing to do it.