The System Bound the Chapter 102 : Being Neighbors for a Lifetime

Chapter 102: Being Neighbors for a Lifeti

Looking at Nan Yuchen’s confident and high-spirited expression, and then thinking of the System task requirent to “ensure Nan Yuchen enters the top four,” Long Tao’s mouth twitched slightly, his emotions tangled and complex.

On one hand, he felt gratified by the boy’s confidence—at least the half of the System task concerning him seed to have a fair chance.

On the other hand, he once again felt despair over his own nearly impossible objective of “participating in the competition and checking in.”

The kid was brimming with confidence about fighting for a top-four spot—but how exactly was Long Tao supposed to enter that competition among those Foundation Establishnt big shots as an official participant and still be alive to “participate” in the top-four stage?

Zhu Huaisu stood to the side, her cool gaze carrying a trace of scrutiny as it swept across Long Tao’s face, as though she wanted to read sothing from his subtle expressions.

But Long Tao concealed himself well.

In the end, she only said calmly, “Yuchen, we’ve been out long enough. It’s ti to return. Master instructed us not to remain outside for too long, and… have you forgotten that there’s still a ‘little ancestor’ at ho waiting for you to feed it?”

A clear trace of disappointnt crossed Nan Yuchen’s face.

He had actually wanted to chat with Long Tao a while longer.

But he also understood that Senior Fifth Sister was right.

With heavy responsibilities now on his shoulders, it was indeed unwise for him to linger outside and draw attention.

Being able to co out for a breath of fresh air was already good enough.

“Mm, I understand, Senior Fifth Sister.” He nodded obediently, then turned toward Long Tao and Luo Yusi, cupping his hands in salute.

“Senior Brother Long, Daoist Luo, then Senior Fifth Sister and I will head back first. It truly made

happy to run into you today.”

Just as Nan Yuchen was about to be half-forcibly taken away by Zhu Huaisu, a key issue suddenly surfaced in Long Tao’s mind—communication!

In the previous task, one of the greatest difficulties had been the inability to contact Nan Yuchen in ti.

Information had not flowed smoothly, and many matters had to be handled hastily.

After all, it would be extrely difficult for him to go to Moon-Washing Peak again and openly drop by to visit the boy.

If he could establish a stable ans of contact, many things in the future would beco much more convenient.

At the very least, they could notify each other in advance and arrange counterasures.

“Hey! Wait, wait—don’t be in such a rush, Senior Sister Zhu,” Long Tao hurriedly called out, piling warmth into his smile as he stepped forward and very naturally draped an arm over Nan Yuchen’s shoulder, guiding him slightly away from Zhu Huaisu.

“It’s rare to run into each other outside. Junior Brother Nan, didn’t you ntion last ti that there’s a particularly good hole-in-the-wall eatery in Qixia Town? You had

craving it for ages. Since we don’t have ti to eat together today, at least point

in the general direction and tell

the na. I’ll go try it myself another day.”

As he spoke, using his body and words as cover, he leaned close to the slightly bewildered Nan Yuchen’s ear and whispered in a breath so soft that only the two of them could hear, “You silly kid, those ssage-Transmitting Paper Cranes you used last ti—give

a few more!”

Nan Yuchen froze for a mont, then a flicker of understanding flashed through his eyes.

Imdiately playing along, he revealed a look of sudden realization.

“Oh! You an the one I ntioned last ti! I’ll just write it down for you.”

As he spoke, he naturally took out a small stack of specially cut talisman paper from a hidden pocket inside his sleeve.

To conceal the true purpose, he picked up the top sheet, gathered a faint glow at his fingertips, and briskly wrote down the na of the restaurant and a rough description of its location with impressive seriousness.

At the sa ti, he secretly mobilized his spiritual power and silently marked the blank sheets beneath with simple spiritual imprints—this was the foundational step in crafting those simple ssage-Transmitting Paper Cranes.

The entire process flowed smoothly, as though he were rely earnestly recording restaurant information for Long Tao.

“Here, Senior Brother Long, I’ve written the address and the na for you. Don’t say I’m keeping secrets anymore!” Nan Yuchen laughed as he openly handed the small stack of papers to Long Tao.

The top sheet bore the restaurant’s information; beneath it were several prepared talisman papers.

Although Zhu Huaisu found it sowhat abrupt that the two of them had suddenly begun discussing restaurants, seeing that they had rely written down an address—albeit with a few extra sheets of paper—she did not find anything strange.

After all, her junior brother was often careless.

“Alright, you have the address. We really must go now.” Zhu Huaisu did not delay further.

She stepped forward and lightly tugged at Nan Yuchen’s sleeve.

The two cupped their hands in farewell and soon disappeared into the bustling street.

anwhile, Long Tao calmly stored the stack of talisman papers away.

A weight lifted from his heart.

With these sheets, he now possessed an ergency channel of communication with Nan Yuchen.

This would undoubtedly be a significant advantage in dealing with future System tasks.

“Shall we go as well? Or do you still want to pick out another Spirit Pet to bring ho?” Luo Yusi, who had been quietly following beside him, asked with a soft smile.

“Forget it. Judging from today, it’s not a good ti to buy a pet.”

If not for the System suddenly issuing a task, he would have happily strolled around longer with Luo Yusi.

But now, he truly was not in the mood.

However, unlike the previous tasks that had left him feeling utter despair, this ti failure would not result in imdiate annihilation.

Though the consequences of failure certainly would not be pleasant, being given even a sliver of opportunity was vastly different from having none at all.

Of course, that did not an he would completely lie flat and give up.

As long as there was even a thread of hope, he would do his utmost to complete the task—after all, he now understood the benefits of Soul Lamp Value.

There were still three months left.

Rather than losing sleep over anxiety now, it would be better to cultivate step by step and handle the matters that needed attention.

For instance… that piece of land he owned.

“By the way, Yusi, there’s sothing I originally wanted to discuss with you and your brother.

Since he can’t return for the mont, I’ll ask your opinion first.”

“Go ahead. As long as it’s not sothing especially major, I can make the decision.”

As expected of the most doted-upon daughter in the family—she spoke with confidence.

“Good. You’ve heard that the sect plans to build a new town by the river, right?”

“Mm, that’s a major matter. If not for the war with the Wuyi Sect, everyone would probably be discussing that new town right now. What about it?”

“Well… I was lucky before and was allocated a piece of land there. But it’s a bit too large. Even if I brought my whole family over, it would still be excessive. So I’m thinking of selling off a portion. But you know, finding trustworthy good neighbors is as difficult as finding a Dao Partner. So… would you and your brother consider it? I’ll give you the lowest price.”

Luo Yusi’s expression shifted repeatedly before settling into one of disbelief.

Though over this period they had beco close friends, being invited to beco neighbors still surprised and moved her.

After all, no matter what, she and her brother’s appearance made it difficult to fully integrate into the everyday life of the human race.

Although their reputation within the sect had improved after the last Secret Realm expedition, being short-term neighbors and being lifelong neighbors were entirely different matters.

This ant he truly regarded them as his own.

Since arriving at the sect, the siblings had not failed to make friends.

Yet in the end, they had still moved into that remote three-connected side-room courtyard, living an almost reclusive life.

“You’re… serious?”

“Of course! When it cos to money, who wouldn’t be serious?”

“Then you’re not afraid of gossip from neighbors? Living next to Spider Spirits… And when your family cos to live there, won’t they be afraid?”

“I’m just a Qi-Refining minor cultivator. Why should I fear idle gossip? As for my family…” He smiled.

“Trust . Most people, once they spend enough ti with you, will accept you.”

“Then… alright. There’s no need to ask my brother about the size of the land. The two of us don’t need too much space anyway. Once I personally take a look, I can decide. But don’t regret it later.”

“Don’t worry. The only thing that might make

regret it is that you’re too beautiful. You might attract swarms of admirers and bring a bunch of idle busybodies over.”

“Ugh! You’re saying that kind of thing again!”