69novels Chapter 97 Autumn Festival
Chapter 97 Autumn Festival
Chapter 97 Autumn Festival
The passing of Gu Tong'er was a sensational event for the entire Yanzhou, even the whole country and the world, especially for professionals.
On this peaceful day, news suddenly broke that this powerful being of the Burning Sun Realm, who was said to have lived for more than three centuries and survived the "War of Ashes" three hundred years ago, had passed away.
If it were just the passing of an elder, it would only cause people to sigh. But as Gu Tong'er's obituary was sent to various households, it was like a depth charge, stirring up countless turbulent currents beneath the surface.
The obituary stated: "The Supreme Elder of the Gu Clan, Gu Tong'er, hated crying and wailing the most in his life. He made a will that no funeral should be held after his death, and no memorial service, mourning, or mourning should be observed."
"Not only is there no funeral, but they're also holding this... Autumn Gathering?"
Lu Ren looked puzzled and asked Shen Wangshu, who was having breakfast across from him, "What will this autumn be?"
Lu Ren had visited Shen Wangshu's courtyard yesterday and knew where she lived. As soon as he received the news, he rushed over to discuss a plan with his friends.
"Kukuku, is this supposed to be a funeral but they're holding an autumn party? That's just like the old-fashioned way they used to do, always making a big fuss even when they leave."
Shen Wangshu sat on the stone bench in the courtyard, swaying back and forth in the air because her legs weren't long enough to touch the ground. She then picked up her teacup, took a sip, and let out a long "Ha!" before saying, "Good tea, good tea—"
Looking at the white-haired little girl, Lu Ren felt a sense of déjà vu, as if she were a little girl imitating an old woman.
"Grand Tutor, you came so early this morning, you must not have had breakfast yet. Let's eat while we talk."
Lu Ren glanced at the food on the table and shook his head: "I'm not eating. So what exactly is this Autumn Gathering?"
"Skipping breakfast will stunt your growth!"
"I'm already this old, what's the point of talking about growing taller—"
"Oh dear, isn't the Grand Tutor only 17 years old? He's clearly still a teenager."
"But if I eat it, you won't have anything to eat."
"————" Shen Wangshu suddenly recalled the scene yesterday afternoon when he invited more than 20 naan bread chefs, but still failed to satisfy the Grand Tutor despite his best efforts.
"An autumn gathering—"
Shen Wangshu sipped his tea and ate his breakfast, speaking slowly and deliberately: "The Autumn Festival evolved from the Wrestling Festival, which was originally a grand festival in Yanzhou. People would gather together, and the young men would come out to fight and select the bravest heroes. However, due to the emergence of professionals, the festival later became a competition between professionals. Some prominent forces in Yanzhou took the lead in setting up local events such as team competitions and individual competitions."
"I see—in that case, I must attend the autumn gathering in a month."
Lu Ren cared so much about this Autumn Gathering because the Gu family's obituary said that the Autumn Gathering would be held in a month, and that the gathering would also prepare generous prizes for the top-ranked participants. The grand prize for first place was a true-type virtual beast that could be contracted—the Yearlight Firefly!
Although to outsiders the Grand Prize is just a genuine illusory beast, in the eyes of Lu Ren and others who know the secrets, this Sui Guangying is most likely the precious material that can extend Gu Tong'er's life by three hundred years, the remnant of Tai Sui!
"The requirements for this Autumn Gathering organized by the Gu Clan are that one must be at the Fire-Burning Realm level and no older than 25. Grand Tutor meets the requirements, but—"
Shen Wangshu paused for a moment, then said, "However, in order to participate in this Autumn Gathering, you will need to complete 5 silver-level missions at the Yanzhou Professionals Association."
The Professionals Guild's missions can be posted by individuals, organizations, or official bodies. The missions range from simple tasks like finding people and items, clearing ruins, escorting caravans, and collecting debts, to more serious ones like hunting virtual beasts, gathering items, eliminating bandits, and suppressing rebellions.
When Lu Ren and Shen Yaoxing first arrived in the Earth Forest Realm, they did Black Iron-level missions, which were relatively low-risk and were something that low-level professionals would take on to earn a living.
Silver-level missions are mostly related to public security, eliminating threats and maintaining stability; they are usually urgent and dangerous tasks.
"That's perfect. We were also coming to Yanzhou for training anyway. We can just take on a few missions while training with the young lady and the others."
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"I heard that Grand Tutor had a fight with Little Yaoxing this morning!"
"————" This old lady is so well-informed. Lu Ren clicked his tongue and said, "It wasn't really an argument, just a little disagreement."
"When my wife was young, she always argued with my husband. She even thought about getting a divorce back then. But now that he's stopped arguing with me, I feel a bit uneasy."
Why don't I argue with you anymore?
"Did you go to be reincarnated?"
"Uh, sorry." I think I asked a really stupid question.
"Kukuku! Maybe it'll be reincarnated as a mosquito and come back to find me, only to be swatted dead by me again!"
"————" This young lady is truly a sentimental person. He suddenly thought of something and said somewhat speechlessly, "That's not right, Miss and I aren't really lovers."
The white-haired loli squinted, holding her teacup, and slowly said, "Friends are like that too. The back-and-forth of emotions makes the relationship stronger. They say a gentleman's friendship is as light as water, but if you're truly good friends, it's better to have those who bicker and argue!"
"We really didn't argue!"
Although Shen Wangshu was occasionally a bit neurotic, when the old lady wasn't saying her weird things, she did have the air of an elder, like a senior who would give young people some life advice.
"So, Grand Tutor and Little Yaoxing, what's wrong with you two?"
Lu Ren explained the reason for their argument, and that he had now broken through to the Flame Realm, which meant he could do many more things.
"Kukuku————"
"What is Xiao Wangshu laughing at?"
"The Grand Tutor has an avoidant attachment style."
Huh? Why is such a technical term suddenly appearing? And what's the logic behind it?
"However, Xiaoyaoxing is not wrong either. After all, it is her own talent, so she should master it as soon as possible."
"You can't just kiss anyone, can you? That would be so unfair to the young girl."
"That's true. However, I don't care about these things. If you don't mind, Grand Tutor, you can try with me. After all, let alone a first kiss, Xiao Wangshu has long lost her virginity."
"————" What on earth is this guy saying? At least try to maintain the demeanor of an elder for a little longer! Is this how you talk to a junior?
Lu Ren looked at the exquisitely beautiful white-haired loli. She always squinted, so Lu Ren couldn't see her eyes and therefore couldn't guess what she was thinking.
He asked, "You're joking, right?"
"It's just a joke!"
The little one finished the last of the pastries, took a sip of tea, and sighed deeply. He said, "The Gu family sent someone to summon me this morning. They're probably going to check if Elder Gu Tong'er can still be saved. It's probably just a formality. Grand Tutor, you need to hurry and meet the requirements to participate in the Autumn Gathering!"
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