I'm Truly Not Favored By Destiny/C11 Jabberwocky Mount
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C11 Jabberwocky Mount

"Darn it! System, are you playing tricks on me?"

Su Jiuming was using his Treasure-Seeking Eye to look for materials when he caught sight of a passing disciple. The information he saw made him seethe with frustration.

He recognized the disciple, knew his name, and his level of cultivation, but he hadn't anticipated the information...

He had assumed the Treasure-Seeking Eye would reveal the disciple's rank or realm of cultivation, but all that appeared above the disciple's head were two words: Cultivator.

What good was that?

[Didn't I tell you the Treasure-Seeking Eye isn't for people? You're lucky to get even a basic name. Be content with that.]

"…"

It was clear that Su Jiuming had been duped by the system once more. He sighed and resumed his search for the last ingredient needed to craft the saddle — Heaven Snow Grass.

This grass wasn't a rare spiritual herb; in fact, it was quite common.

But the reason Su Jiuming had left Misty Peak and had been searching for so long was simple: the grass only grew in winter.

With summer fast approaching, the Heaven Snow Grass had vanished, making it exceedingly difficult to find.

But if the system indicated its presence, it had to be out there somewhere.

After a lengthy search, Su Jiuming finally found the Heaven Snow Grass near a rock and hurried back to his dwelling, his previous troubles forgotten.

Upon reaching his abode, the Jabberwocky greeted him. The Treasure-Seeking Eye was still active, and from a distance, Su Jiuming could see the word 'Chicken' atop the Jabberwocky's head.

"…"

Though he had harbored suspicions, actually seeing it was still somewhat unsettling.

Clutching the Heaven Snow Grass, he stared at the word 'Chicken' above the Jabberwocky's head, his expression darkening.

The mood turned awkward for a moment, with only the Jabberwocky tilting its head and peering at Su Jiuming, chirping softly.

[Um...]

Sensing the tension, the system added a line of text beneath the large word that Su Jiuming was fixated on with his Treasure-Seeking Eye: Spirit Animal.

[Congratulations, Host, for collecting the materials and completing the task. The Treasure-Seeking Eye skill has been successfully upgraded, and you can now discern the category of items.]

A notification from the system attempted to distract Su Jiuming with the promise of a mission reward.

"... Alright, it's just a chicken, but at least it's a spirit animal."

"System, synthesize a spirit animal saddle."

Su Jiuming exhaled deeply, resigning himself to his current predicament.

The priority at the moment was to craft a spirit animal saddle.

[Okay.]

The moment the system notification appeared, the Sky Snow Grass in Su Jiuming's hand and the assortment of materials in the storeroom all took flight, vanishing before his eyes.

What materialized next was a plastic chair outfitted with a leather harness to secure it to a spirit animal. Adorned with a white blanket featuring an embroidered chick, it looked exceptionally adorable.

[The Jabberwocky's exclusive spirit animal saddle is ready. Host, go ahead and try it on.]

"... This is the spirit animal saddle?"

Su Jiuming was incredulous. Not only was his steed a chicken, but the spirit animal saddle also looked pitifully inadequate, resembling a toddler's booster seat.

[Give it a try, Host. Don't you want to experience the thrill of riding a mount?]

The system continued to coax Su Jiuming, who eventually allowed himself to be convinced.

Having something was better than nothing; it was worth a shot.

So, Su Jiuming fitted the oversized, child seat-like spirit animal saddle onto the Jabberwocky, secured it in place, and climbed aboard, his feet lifting off the ground.

Settling into the chair, Su Jiuming shifted to find a comfortable position and felt his spirits lift slightly. "This chair is surprisingly comfortable."

[That's to be expected. The cushion and blanket are made of Heavenly Silk, ensuring top-tier comfort.]

Despite the system's boasting, Su Jiuming flicked the reins, and the Jabberwocky began to move, transitioning from a walk to a run.

The breeze whistled past his ears, and Su Jiuming's mood soared along with it.

Riding the Jabberwocky around Misty Peak, the creature responded promptly to Su Jiuming's commands, accelerating and stopping on cue.

Even without the need for hands-on control, Su Jiuming could simply let go of the reins and recline in the seat, letting the Jabberwocky take him on a leisurely jaunt.

Isn't this better than a convertible sports car with an automatic transmission?

Su Jiuming mused to himself as the Jabberwocky grew increasingly appealing to him.

With a burst of speed from the Jabberwocky, the wind roared past, leaving Su Jiuming with a singular exhilarating thought:

At first, I was hesitant, but racing on this creature is genuinely thrilling!

Indeed, no one can escape the so-called 'irresistible appeal.'

Over the next few days, with time to spare, Su Jiuming took to riding the Jabberwocky for leisurely rides.

Initially, the odd looks from passing disciples made Su Jiuming feel somewhat embarrassed, but after enduring their stares for a while, he became indifferent.

"Cough, disciples of the Veiled Moon Sect, please make haste to the ancestral hall at Cloudfall Peak. The Sect Master has an important announcement. Attendance is mandatory for all disciples."

One morning, a spiritual voice reached Su Jiuming's ears, reverberating through the valley.

Given that the announcement included all disciples, Su Jiuming had no excuse to decline. He promptly mounted the Jabberwocky and embarked on his journey to the main peak of Cloudfall Peak, situated a considerable distance from Misty Peak.

On foot, the journey would take Su Jiuming four to five hours, but riding the Jabberwocky, he arrived at the ancestral hall of Cloudfall Peak in just over an hour.

However, his speed paled in comparison to the cultivators who flew on their swords, so by the time Su Jiuming arrived, the other disciples had been waiting for quite some time.

"Yo, our chief finally decides to show up, and late at that. Quite the grand entrance."

"True to form for the chief, he's got a flair for the unique, using a chicken as his mount."

Upon Su Jiuming's arrival, several people stepped forward from the crowd, the leader eyeing the Jabberwocky with derision.

"And you are?"

Su Jiuming, feeling that the person was a stranger, scanned him and asked.

"Heh, well, look at that. You become chief and suddenly you don't recognize your own senior brother."

"Make sure you remember, I'm your third senior sister, Ma Qian, and this is your second senior brother, Qin Fengzhu."

Ma Qian stood behind Qin Fengzhu, her folding fan partially concealing her face in a display of supreme arrogance.

"Oh, let's not all crowd around the doorway. Please, come in," she said with a dismissive air.

Noticing the tension in Ma Qian and Qin Fengzhu's voices, Su Jiuming's expression soured. He responded curtly and gestured for the disciples at the entrance to take their seats inside, then followed suit.

"Senior Brother, Su Jiuming is far too conceited, just walking away like that," Ma Qian complained, her irritation evident as she vented to Qin Fengzhu.

"Hmph, we'll see how long he can keep up this act. Mark my words, I'm going to claim that top spot," Qin Fengzhu grumbled, his face a mask of displeasure as he swept into the ancestral hall with a flourish of his sleeve.

Once Su Jiuming had settled into his seat, he found himself disinterested in Bai Yifeng's lecture. He turned to strike up a conversation with his senior brother, Lee Daoquan.

Mid-chat, he caught sight of Qin Fengzhu and Ma Qian entering and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother, these two claim to be my seniors, but I've never heard of them. Why is that?"

Lee Daoquan glanced over at the two imposing figures by the door and quickly pieced together the situation.

"Indeed, they are your senior brother and sister. They've been away on their travels for several years and have only just returned to our sect in the past few days. It's perfectly understandable that you're not acquainted with them."

With a sip of his tea, Lee Daoquan proceeded to fill Su Jiuming in on the pair's exploits.

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