The merit points were undeniably of great value to Ling Feng now, but the means of obtaining them were likely limited to saving the world, which was a troublesome issue.
He had seen the mechanism for the monthly trial missions. These missions didn't guarantee a trial world every month; sometimes, there might be none. In such cases, a fixed 800 Wish Energy would be awarded, which was considered quite good. It would allow him to save up for a regular ten-pull draw every two months.
"Hoo..." Ling Feng slid his finger through the air, and the system panel appeared. The current interface was the Wish section. Ling Feng decided to do a draw to calm his nerves.
He glanced at the Wish Energy count in the top left corner: 3180.
Currently, there were only two options: a ten-pull draw from the regular pool or a single draw from the super pool.
The regular pool's highest rarity was blue five-star, while the super pool's highest was purple seven-star. His only two purple items so far were six-star: the Yuan Ling Jue and the partner Tu Shan Hong Hong.
The Yuan Ling Jue, as a cultivation technique, was invaluable for improving strength; Ling Feng's current power growth relied entirely on it. Tu Shan Hong Hong had already reached the level of a Demon Emperor, which was equivalent to a nascent soul stage cultivator.
While she couldn't unleash the power of Zhong Li's casual spear attack capable of creating a nuclear bomb or construct a Cloud Recess, she was already very strong in the current Teyvat. Her specific strength was unknown.
The only drawback of drawing a character was that their affinity had to be earned through personal interaction.
So, he could either play it safe or gamble. But with his current Wish Energy, gambling might result in a significant loss if he only got green items, yet it would be a massive gain if he got purple.
Ling Feng ultimately chose the safer option: a regular ten-pull draw, considering he was usually unlucky.
Wish Energy -1600.
As the light flashed!
Ten shooting stars streaked across the sky!
Blue, Green, Green, Green, White, White, White, White, White, White.
Seeing the blue light, Ling Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, at least one blue item meant it wasn't a complete loss.
Ten cards circled around Ling Feng before shattering.
[Star Pattern Armor: A five-star armor, forged from star pattern iron, meteor fragments, and other celestial materials. Its defense is extremely strong, capable of withstanding most attacks below the Deity Transformation stage. Under starlight, the wearer's strength and speed will be enhanced comprehensively.]
[Revival Pill Recipe: A three-star recipe for refining the Revival Pill.]
[Luck Card: A three-star functional card. When used, the user's luck will significantly improve for one minute. Specific effects are unknown.]
[Minor Spirit Gathering Array: A two-star formation. Upon learning it, one will master the materials and steps for creating a Spirit Gathering Array. While within the array, cultivation speed will increase by 50%.]
[Refining Ore (Ten pieces): A one-star material, usable for strengthening and repairing weapons.]
[Qi Restoration Pill (One bottle): A one-star elixir that temporarily speeds up the recovery of true qi.]
[Blood Vitality Pill (One bottle): A one-star elixir that temporarily speeds up the recovery from injuries.]
[Body Tempering Pill (One bottle): A one-star elixir that can enhance physical toughness, aiding body cultivators.]
[Box of Braised Beef Noodles (12 packs): A zero-star food item. A delicious delicacy, perfect for late-night study sessions.]
[Box of Cola (24 cans): A zero-star food item. The joy-inducing beverage for happy otaku, a drink.]
"Star Pattern Armor?" Seeing this predominantly silver full-body armor, Ling Feng's eyes lit up. Besides physical resilience, good equipment was crucial for enduring heavenly tribulations.
The appearance of the Star Pattern Armor perfectly addressed Ling Feng's lack of defensive capabilities. With it, surviving the tribulation should be much easier.
"Revival Pill Recipe? I'll study it later. Luck Card? This should be useful, I'll keep it for now. The Minor Spirit Gathering Array is quite good; I should find the materials and set it up."
Ling Feng flipped through the items. When he saw the Body Tempering Pill, he smiled slightly. He had planned to cultivate both qi and body simultaneously, but he lacked a body-tempering technique, so he couldn't proceed yet.
These Body Tempering Pills could significantly enhance his physical strength. His current physique was quite weak and needed strengthening.
"Hmm, this draw was quite good, especially the Star Pattern Armor. The success rate for the lightning tribulation has increased by a few more percent." Ling Feng stored all the items back into his system space.
In the system-created resting space, Ling Feng pondered for a while and decided to head directly to the Fox Spirit World. Returning would require explanations, which would be troublesome.
He decided to leave immediately.
"System, traverse to the Fox Spirit World."
[Ding! Traversing soon! Please note: One Wish Energy will be deducted for every hour spent.]
"One Wish Energy per hour? That's not too expensive. With my remaining 1580 Wish Energy, I can stay for over two months." While contemplating, the scenery before Ling Feng changed, and he had already left the resting space and traversed to the Fox Spirit World.
"Huh? Where is this?"
Ling Feng scanned his surroundings with a bewildered expression. A thin mist swirled around, and a warm, humid air permeated the atmosphere.
For a moment, Ling Feng had no idea where he was. He could only remain vigilant and walk forward slowly, hoping to find a way out of this misty area.
As he walked, Ling Feng grumbled mentally to the system, "System, where exactly have you teleported me? Didn't you say you would send me near my partner?"
[The system guarantees, with its integrity, that there were no errors in the world traversal.]
"Then tell me, where the heck am I? If you can't give me a satisfactory answer... Huh? Someone?"
Ling Feng had only spoken half of his thought when he suddenly noticed a vague silhouette to his right. He immediately intended to go and ask for directions, as the system was proving unreliable at the moment.
But as Ling Feng took a step, the person raised an unknown object, flipped it, and with a splashing sound, water poured out and onto themselves. The clear sound of flowing water was crisp and pleasant.
The mist in front of Ling Feng was dispersed by the falling water, revealing the person's appearance.
From Ling Feng's position, he could see the person's profile: golden-orange hair, wet from the water, flowing like waves, smooth and soft, with droplets of water dripping from the ends onto the ground.
The side profile, though partially obscured by mist, still revealed a tall, well-proportioned figure, which was striking.
The maiden had her eyes closed, seemingly enjoying the sense of lightness and relief after being washed clean of all unpleasant burdens. She was serene and beautiful.
"Hiss... Hoo..." The maiden opened her eyes. Her gaze was unfocused, as if troubled by something.
Ling Feng's mind finally cleared. He then gasped, realizing he had been peeking at a girl bathing. If discovered, he would never be able to clear his name.
Just as he was about to slip away, Ling Feng suddenly felt that this maiden looked somewhat familiar. The image of Tu Shan Hong Hong surfaced in his mind, followed by a recollection of what the system had said and what he had just witnessed.
Ling Feng's pupils contracted sharply as he considered a possibility.