the journey to the jade whatever had taken months and Dave had been annoyed by two goddesses nagging him for offerings, while it was nice of 'Nuwa' to allow Dave into her world she had otherwise done nothing for him, while 'Niamh' was the cause of his current condition. on the other hand, they were good 'people' sigh
"Is Master ok? Can Lilly help?" her concern had broken Dave out of his funk, he smiled back at her and shook his head. "no darlin', just keep up your training for now." for the time being Dave had stopped teaching Lilly new magic but was having her learn silent cast.
the jade serene sect mountain was now in view, with two days left of their journey Dave still had no idea how to cultivate while Lilly was growing by leaps and bounds, and even Dong was showing improvement as close to cap as he was. Dave asked the goddess why she didn't give him a system like the manhua he'd read, she laughed 'That's like the awful fan fic, losers write in your homeworld' Dave was a little upset by that as he had been living like the main character from other story's so it felt like a jab at him. no cheats in this world just work hard and be rewarded.
as the sun began to set, the camp was set up Dave had the cooking skill and otherworldly ingredients. months on Lilly and Dong still drooled at the smell of troll fat and minotaur beef today Dave would make 2 extra portions. [even if they weren't helpful antagonizing gods was never a good idea] "Don't be like that Dave I gave you good roots you can go farther than anyone." Nuwa's voice echoed in his head . . . sigh
"Master, have you selected an introduction gift yet? A man of your standing is in a unique position, an extravagant gift shows your wealth and power while a humble gift shows you as superior but acknowledging you have come to ask a favor." Dong finishing one of the strange grilled vegetables. "what would you suggest?..." "why not both? Lilly is sorry, Lilly didn't mean to interrupt." Dave almost laughed at that statement but the pang of nostalgia hit simultaneously. "what do you mean Lil?" to which she held out her dagger.
it was indeed 'both' humble and extravagant, but that was over half of Dave's inventory maybe all of it as it all came from another world? perhaps a mid-grade soul gem? "Master put that away!" Dong's shock left Dave confused. "spirit stones of that size and quality could buy your own sect!" it was only the size of a baby's head. "so, too much then? maybe a potion of cat's grace, silent slippers?" Dave began going through his mid-level items until they decided on a beef blood mushroom. "master how much do you have in storage?" naked exasperation dripped off Dong's every word. "oh these, only about 700 left . . ." indicating the mushroom Dong could only double facepalm and go to bed.
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at the base of the stairs, two men stood with Mèng yáo waiting eagerly for the trio. her eyes bulged at the site of Dave the saintess undersold him, his aura looked to her as a hurricane of a power she did not recognize. still hours away she started to panic, then remembered her mistress's warning 'Do not offend him!' she looked closer at the swirling mass of power . . . it was huge but "fluffy?" yes fluffy, aimless, unmotivated and directionless. "he has no attachment to the world..." Mèng yáo spoke loud enough for the gate attendance to overhear. "forgive this one senior but what do you mean?" she waived the question away. "we live in interesting times."
"Lilly did it! Look Master Lilly can do it now!" she held out her hand concentrated for a moment and a ball of light appeared. "pride is a sin for a reason kiddo . . . keep practicing till it's like this" with a simple gesture Dave flicked a ball of light over his shoulder where it floated he then patted her head. "MN!" Dong held her hand down "Master it is not wise to practice strange skills so close to others." gesturing to the mountain. [dragon eyes] "Looks like someone is waiting for us, a girl and two guards." Dong infused Qi into his eyes "She's dressed as the saintess's aid, you are expected."
"We are most honored to greet the expert, welcome to the serene jade sect, the saintess extends an invitation to tea. follow me please." Dong stood for a moment mouth agape, nobody outside the sect gets to meet the saintess, and only a few in it. "master do you understand the implications." Dave thought for a moment a smirk on his face he looked deep into Dong's eyes and smiled a Cheshire grin. "Ya, I'm awesome."
sigh "I'm getting too old for this . . ." Dong's grumbling broken by Dave's laughter.
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