CFSMS -Chapter 227 Now It’s My Turn to Perform — Closing the Stall

[Quest Progress: 44/500]

There had been a slight improvement in the task progress, though the completion wording still felt a bit insulting.

After handling all the orders, Lu Wu finally stopped and looked up.

One pair of real lovers was flirting sweetly, while another pair was rapidly progressing toward something even further.

They had just been bickering earlier, and now their hands were almost hooked together.

Tch!

Lu Wu pouted and looked away, no longer willing to watch.

Having already filled her stomach with cotton candy, Xiao Hong had no intention of letting herself be tricked away by bad people, and Xiao Zi—who had followed along out of worry—had to admit that the cotton candy really hit the spot.

Wiping away the sugar strands at the corner of Xiao Hong’s mouth with a finger, Xiao Zi turned to look at Ye Chi and Qi Jing.

“Are you full?”

Despite being only palm-sized figures, they gave off a surprisingly imposing presence.

Ye Chi didn’t recall seeing these little figures in the Rainbow Gate before, but from their earlier conversation, they seemed closely tied to it.

“We’re full.”

Ye Chi nodded and rubbed his stomach.

Although one serving of cotton candy wasn’t much, he had bought several. His mouth was now filled with sweetness, and even his stomach felt slightly bloated.

“Since you’re full, it’s time for you to do proper work,” Xiao Zi said sternly.

The other disciples were already doing everything they could at this time to fight for the top rank in the assessment—yet these two were here leisurely eating and chatting, even getting all sweet with each other.

As an ancestor of the Rainbow Gate, Xiao Zi decided these juniors needed a little “loving care.”

“What proper work?” Qi Jing asked, still a bit dazed.

Her beautiful face was full of confusion.

Though a bit foolish at the moment, she was still undeniably pretty.

As for Ye Chi, he already had a bad feeling.

“N-no, no need…”

He tried to refuse, but Xiao Zi only gave him a strange smile, then waved her sleeve.

A surge of force struck them both, lifting them into the air and sending them flying.

Up in the sky, they struggled to break free from the binding force, but there was no escape.

“Noooo!”

Qi Jing’s scream echoed through the air as the two figures quickly disappeared into the vast night.

“Safe travels,” Lu Wu said, shading her eyes with her hand as she watched them go.

“How do we determine first place in this assessment?” Xiao Hong and Xiao Zi stood side by side, both supporting the decision.

If two “cautious Daoist” types stayed together, without pressure they’d probably just hide until the end.

In this assessment, finding the Rainbow Stone was the biggest source of points.

In other words, all disciples were targeting Xiao Hong—but Xiao Hong wasn’t worried at all.

Ordinary disciples without special opportunities would never even encounter her.

As a fragment of the divine stone, she possessed certain unique traits.

For the moment, Xiao Hong had no intention of returning.

Even though she was full now, the digestion ability of a stone was excellent—she just needed a little more time before she could begin her next meal.

Sensing her intent, Xiao Zi thought for a moment.

“Then whoever arrives here next will be ranked first in this assessment.”

A seemingly casual decision—but it effectively decided the future core successor of the Rainbow Gate.

As for who that lucky person would be…

On a certain island in the sea, two groups were already facing off in a tense standoff.

“You should give up. The one who will find the Rainbow Stone this time must be our Senior Brother Lin Hao,” a lackey on the left said with his chin raised arrogantly.

Who didn’t know Lin Hao was the most outstanding disciple of this generation?

If he gained the divine stone’s favor, his future would be limitless.

As for him, Wang Xiao Wu—his name might be ordinary, destined to be a supporting character—but he had good judgment and knew how to invest.

He had already latched onto a powerful thigh.

The moment Lin Hao rose to greatness would be the moment Wang Xiao Wu reaped his reward.

And this nearly ripened fruit—he would not allow anyone to interfere.

“Senior Brother Lin Hao doesn’t want to fight you, but I won’t be so merciful. If you know what’s good for you, leave now,” Wang Xiao Wu said coldly, scanning the opposing group.

They had originally planned to quietly secure the Rainbow Stone, but news had leaked and other teams had arrived.

Still, they were determined to claim it.

Wang Xiao Wu assessed the opposing lineup.

Plain-looking, no distinctive features—clearly supporting extras.

Among extras, some were cannon fodder, others occasionally appeared beside the protagonist.

Their status was different.

And he, Wang Xiao Wu, would clear all obstacles for Senior Brother Lin Hao.

Slaughter gods if gods stood in the way; kill Buddhas if Buddhas blocked him. No hesitation.

Behind him, a man in white clothes with a gentle expression let out a soft sigh.

“Leave. We are from the same sect—I don’t want to hurt you.”

As he spoke, he shot Wang Xiao Wu a subtle “well done” look.

Yes, advertise me like that—this gives me a very expert-like aura.

Lin Hao, with one hand behind his back, admired the opponents’ ugly expressions.

“You’re going too far! Anyone can come to this island—why should we leave?” the opposing side refused.

They had finally found clues to the Rainbow Stone. Who knew what fortune awaited ahead?

How could they give up just because of a few words from Wang Xiao Wu?

Moreover, they were all cultivators of the same generation—even if there was a gap in strength, how big could it really be?

“Everyone, we outnumber them—let’s attack together!”

“Right! No more talk, let’s settle this with our fists!”

Tempted by profit, no one was willing to give up.

A fight was inevitable.

“Very well…” Lin Hao shook his head, sighing as if mourning their ignorance.

“In that case, don’t blame me.”

With that, spiritual light flared in his hand.

A powerful pressure erupted outward as blazing flames poured forth, forming a prison that trapped his opponents.

He was fulfilling their wish to be crushed.

As the protagonist, how could he not show off in public?

With a single move, he suppressed his enemies. Seeing the admiration and reverence in his companions’ eyes, Lin Hao suppressed the urge to laugh out loud and prepared to intensify his display.

“Aaaah!”

A scream echoed through the sky, but Lin Hao didn’t care.

Too late to scream now.

That voice sure was loud though—clearly they were ahead of him, yet it sounded like it was coming from above. Surround sound, huh?

“Three moves to finish this.”

He declared confidently, raising his hand to cast another technique—when he noticed Wang Xiao Wu tilting his head, staring at the sky as if watching something.

Hey—your support character isn’t doing his job properly.

The boss is about to put on a show, and you’re breaking character?

He inwardly cursed Wang Xiao Wu for lacking awareness, but before he could act, the sky seemed to grow darker.

Was it clouds blocking the moonlight?

And why was that screaming still going on? So annoying—and he hadn’t even started his big move yet.

“Get out of the way!”

Someone’s voice rang out in alarm, unfamiliar to him, but Lin Hao ignored it.

Dodge?

Heh. Impossible. Now—it’s my turn to shine.

“Watch me—”

Smack!

At that moment, Ye Chi and Qi Jing, who had been thrown from the sky, landed safely—cushioned by a very unfortunate human landing pad.