Chapter 44 – Star Spirit Dew 星灵露

A few days later, Jiuchong Ring said coldly, "Host, the main mission is released."

Lin Yuan was taken aback and immediately perked up. "Finally? What kind of mysterious treasure is it this time?"

The Jiuchong Ring said indifferently, "Host, the main mission this time is to find and replicate a cosmic-level treasure. It's called the 'Star Spirit Dew'."

Lin Yuan was stunned. "Star Spirit Dew? Sounds great. What is it exactly?"

Jiuchong Ring explained patiently, "The Star Spirit Dew is a kind of spiritual transparent liquid with extremely pure energy. It's not only helpful for your current mission but can also enhance your spiritual power and potential for special abilities. However, it won't be easy to find it."

Lin Yuan said speechlessly, "I knew it was such a difficult mission. Come on, how many clues do you have?"

The Jiuchong Ring replied unhurriedly, "An ancient folding fan, a family heirloom folding fan. I'm not sure of the details, but I guess it's related to that family-heirloom folding fan or its owner.

Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows. "A folding fan? Why are we suddenly talking about a fan out of the blue?"

The Jiuchong Ring explained, "This folding fan is an heirloom of a certain family. It's said that it once came into contact with the Star Spirit Dew and might have left some kind of aura. If you find this folding fan, you might be able to find relevant clues."

Before Lin Yuan could finish his complaint, Lin Wanqing happened to enter the room. Seeing Lin Yuan talking to himself, she joked, "Brother, are you so stressed that you're chatting with the air?"

Lin Yuan coughed dryly and then changed the subject. "Wanqing, is there anyone in your research institute who has a very special folding fan?"

Lin Wanqing was slightly taken aback. "A folding fan? Well, there is someone who has one. My superior, Li Xingchen, really has a family heirloom folding fan. But why are you asking about this?"

Lin Yuan quickly waved his hand. "It's nothing. Just out of curiosity."

Then, Lin Wanqing briefly introduced her superior, Li Xingchen.

Li Xingchen, 27 years old, has long flaxen hair and deep amber eyes, exuding a charming exotic aura. She's a senior researcher at the astronomical research institute. Her warm, cheerful nature and great academic skills make her well-loved by colleagues.

Li Xingchen likes making friends, especially chatting with Lin Wanqing, and the two have a very good relationship.

After listening, Lin Yuan said thoughtfully, "It seems that this person is quite interesting. Introduce me to her someday."

Lin Wanqing tilted her head and looked at him. "Since when have you been interested in my colleagues?"

Lin Yuan shrugged. "Maybe I'll learn from her."

Lin Wanqing sneered. "All right, I'll introduce you to her if there's a chance. But, let me remind you, Miss Li makes friends based on her first impression. Not everyone can catch her eye."

After Lin Wanqing left, Lin Yuan immediately asked the Jiuchong Ring in his mind, "Are you sure it's that folding fan?"

The Jiuchong Ring replied indifferently, "At least there's a 50% chance, either it is or it isn't."

Lin Yuan: "..."

Lin Yuan rubbed his forehead. "Fine. I need to figure out how to approach Miss Li Xingchen. But seriously, why are the missions always so odd? Can't you just tell me where the Star Spirit Dew is and let me finish the job at once?"

Jiuchong Ring deceived him, "Host, I thought you enjoyed this process. Didn't you say that life is an adventure, and it's more interesting when it's full of challenges?"

Lin Yuan smacked his lips. "Did I say that...? Even if I did, that was the old me. Now I just want to finish the mission quickly and go home to relax."

The next day, Lin Wanqing took Lin Yuan to the research institute and introduced her "diligent scholar" brother to Li Xingchen.

As soon as she saw Lin Yuan, Li Xingchen smiled and reached out her hand. "Hi, Lin Wanqing's brother. I've heard about you from her. Didn't expect you to be so... unique in person."

Lin Yuan was startled. Li Xingchen's gaze seemed rather sharp, as if she could see through people's hearts. He pretended to be calm and shook her hand, saying with a smile, "Nowhere. I'm just an ordinary person."

After they exchanged a few simple greetings, Lin Yuan took the opportunity to glance at the folding fan at Li Xingchen's waist. Though the folding fan looked ordinary, it gave off a faint special energy wave, and Lin Yuan's spiritual power detected something strange.

...

The fan surface of the folding fan was painted with complex ancient patterns, as if containing some kind of power. The fan bones were dark brown, with a hard texture but also having a flowing luster.

Lin Yuan asked tentatively, "Miss Li, this folding fan looks very special. Is it a treasure?"

Li Xingchen was taken aback for a moment and then nodded. "Yes. This is a keepsake left to me by my mother. It's said to have a deep connection with my family. But why are you interested in it, Mr. Lin?"

Lin Yuan quickly waved his hand. "It's nothing. I just find its design unique and couldn't resist looking at it a bit more."

Li Xingchen smiled faintly and didn't seem to dig deeper.

After Lin Yuan left, Li Xingchen touched the folding fan thoughtfully. Her gaze became profound, as if she was recalling something.

In fact, this folding fan is not only a family heirloom of hers but also an important sacred object of the half-god race. It once witnessed the birth of the Star Spirit Dew and might even still retain some kind of connection with the Star Spirit Dew.

However, Lin Yuan's sudden attention puzzled Li Xingchen. She wondered, "This human isn't simple... Who on earth is he?"

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几天后,九重戒冷冷地说道:"宿主,发布主要任务了."

林远一愣,立刻来了精神:"终于来了?这次又是什么神秘莫测的宝贝?"

九重戒冷漠地说:"宿主,这次的主要任务是找到并复制一种宇宙级宝物,它被称为 '星灵露' ."

林远一愣: "星灵露?名字倒是挺好听的,听起来很高级.到底是什么东西?"

九重戒耐心解释:"星灵露是一种有灵性的透明液体,能量极其纯净.它不仅对你当前的任务有帮助,还能提升你的精神力与异能潜力.不过,找到它并不容易."

林远无语地说道: "就知道是这种高难度的任务.说吧,你又知道多少线索?"

九重戒不紧不慢地答道:"一把古老的折扇,一把家传折扇.不大清楚详细情况,但我这里推测应该和那把家传折扇或折扇的主人有关."

林远挑眉: "折扇?好端端的怎么又扯到扇子上了?"

九重戒解释道:"这把折扇是某个家族的传承之物,据说它曾经接触过星灵露,也可能留下了某种气息.你找到这把折扇,也许就能找到相关线索."

林远的吐槽还没停下来,林晚晴恰好进门,看见林远喃喃自语,于是半开玩笑地说道:"哥,你最近该不会是压力太大,开始跟空气聊天了吧?"

林远干咳一声,随即转移话题:"晚晴,你们研究所里有没有人,有一把很特别的折扇?"

林晚晴微微一愣: "折扇?有倒是有一个人有.我的上司,黎星辰,手里确实有一把家传折扇,不过你问这个干嘛?"

林远连忙摆摆手: "没事,纯属好奇."

随后,林晚晴简单介绍了她的上司黎星辰.

黎星辰,27岁,拥有一头亚麻色长发和深邃的琥珀色眼眸,散发着一种异域风情的迷人气质.她是天体研究所的一名高阶研究员,以热情开朗的性格和卓越的学术能力深受同事们的喜爱.

黎星辰喜欢交朋友,尤其是喜欢与林晚晴聊天,两人关系颇为要好.

林远听完,若有所思地说道: "看来这人倒是挺有趣的,改天介绍我认识一下."

林晚晴歪头看了他一眼:"你什么时候对我的同事感兴趣了?"

林远耸了耸肩:"说不定我能从她身上学点东西呢."

林晚晴嗤笑了一声:"行吧,下次有机会带你见见她.不过,提醒你,这位黎小姐交朋友是看眼缘的,不是所有人都能被她放在眼里的."

林晚晴离开后,林远立刻在心里问九重戒:"你能确定是不是那把折扇?"

九重戒冷淡地回答:"至少五成可能,是或不是."

林远: "..."

林远揉了揉额头:"行吧,那接下来我就得想办法接近这位黎星辰小姐了.不过话说回来,为什么总是这些莫名其妙的任务?你就不能直接告诉我星灵露的位置,让我一步到位吗?"

九重戒忽悠道: "宿主,我还以为你很享受这样的过程呢.你不是说过,人生就是一场冒险,充满挑战才有意思?"

林远咂了咂嘴:"我有说过么...?就算有说过,那也是以前的我,现在我只想快点完成任务,回家躺平."

第二天,林晚晴将林远带到了研究所,并向黎星辰介绍了自己的 "勤奋学者" 哥哥.

黎星辰一见林远,便微笑着伸出手:"你好,林晚晴的哥哥,我听她提起过你,没想到本人看起来这么...特别."

林远心中一凛,黎星辰的目光似乎有些锐利,仿佛能看穿人的内心.他强装镇定地握住对方的手,笑着说道:"哪里哪里,我只是个普通人而已."

两人简单寒暄几句,林远借机将目光扫向黎星辰腰间那把折扇.这把折扇虽然看似普通,却隐隐散发着一种特殊的能量波动,让林远的精神力感知到了一丝异样.

...

折扇的扇面绘有繁复的古老纹路,仿佛蕴藏着某种力量.扇骨呈深棕色,质地坚硬,但又带着一种流动的光泽.

林远试探性地问道:"黎小姐,这把折扇看起来很特别,是什么宝物吗?"

黎星辰愣了一下,随即点头: "是的.这是我母亲留给我的遗物,据说与我的家族有很深的渊源.不过,林先生为什么会对它感兴趣?"

林远连忙摆手:"没什么,只是觉得它的设计很独特,忍不住多看了两眼."

黎星辰微微一笑,似乎并未深究.

林远离开后,黎星辰若有所思地摸了摸折扇.她的目光变得深邃,似乎在回忆什么.

实际上,这把折扇不仅是她的家族遗物,也是半神族的一件重要圣物.它曾经见证了星灵露的诞生,甚至可能仍然保留着与星灵露的某种联系.

然而,黎星辰对林远的突然关注产生了疑惑.她心想: "这个人类似乎并不简单...他究竟是谁?"