When the law is implemented, the troubles caused by rude Cultivators lowered a tiny bit. Some stubborn Cultivators with pride did not stop showing their arrogance. At the very least, Jessica is able to find time tending her farm. "Wait. I didn't plant these." said Jessica, looking at the newly tilled soil with new sprouts growing out of it. It appears that someone kind enough planted some seeds in the farm and take good care of it in the absence of Jessica. "I should thank whoever helped in my farm." said Jessica with a smile. The stalker blushed when she heard it.
After a peaceful week in the farm, a group of soldiers wearing armor showed up in the front yard. "This is the order of our benevolent emperor, Lee Wang, that Jessica must attend the formal event as a guest. Rejecting this honor will result to banishment." said the soldier, cited from the scroll he was holding. Jessica's mood turned down. "After some rude thugs, now the emperor? I should not use any more magic or I'll be labeled as a Demonic grunt." mumbled Jessica.
She asked for some time to get ready since she didn't get any clothes appropriate for the occasion. The soldiers insists that she should come. Normally, she would step on the gas and drive through them, but being the enemy of the whole nation is really bad. She will give Madame Su Meng and the orphans some unwanted trouble. In the end, Jessica comes with the soldiers.
On the way, she met some of her friends. Her friends are screaming at the soldiers and insist that Jessica did not do any crime. The soldiers got confused for a second, then they had to explain that they did not arrest Jessica, but got invited in a formal event by Emperor Lee Wang. Jessica's friends believed it and walk away and beging gossiping this news.
Few hours later, Jessica makes a journey to Red Phoenix Capital, the Capital of the East Crimson Empire. The Windy Sky City is originally one of the 10 Cities in the East Crimson Empire. The Piercing Howl Sect is located just between these two locations, hidden up to the mountains where the peak meets the moon. Some Disciples from that Sect is now escorting the carriage where Jessica is in.
One of the disciple named Zhao Ai speaks with Jessica. "How did you meet Brother Dokju?" she asked like she is an interrogator. Jessica answered, "We fought in the Monster Stampede last month." Zhao Ai doesn't quite believe her answer. She said, "Don't lie to me. It is impossible for you to kill beasts with that skinny noodle arms." Jessica is quite surprised that anyone described her arms that way. Still, Jessica got an idea.
"Miss, I challenge you a contest of strength. It is called Arm Wrestling." said Jessica as she waves at Zhao Ai to come inside. Confident, Zhao Ai accepted her challenge. In her mind, she said, "This stupid Mortal... Why the heck did she want to challenge me with a contest of strength? Does she have a death wish? I don't wanna kill her. Maybe I should ignore her... No! I can't! My pride as the fifth ranked best in my class is at stake! I should knock her out without touching her."
Zhao Ai enters the carriage. Surprisingly, there is a table in the middle of the carriage. In her mind, she thought, "What the hell? How are we gonna fight in this tight room? Wait... don't tell me that this is a fight where no one can escape. This Mortal is crazy. She is begging death to come for her. I don't want to be a murderer in my first mission. Someone please help me..."
Jessica places her right arm in front of Zhao Ai. She requested her to do the same. Reluctant, Zhao Ai placed her right arm in front of Jessica. Immediately, Jessica holds her hand very tightly to make sure it does not let go. Zhao Ai twitched and blushed. In her mind, she thought, "Woah woah woah! This girl! This GIRL!! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS SHE THINKING?!! WHY IS SHE HOLDING MY HAND?!! Oh... god... I am getting crazy... Her hands is so warm and I can hear her breathe... wait... NO! ZHAO AI! SHE IS A GIRL! DON'T BE TEMPTED! My first time handholding... It should be with Brother Dokju... huhu..."
Jessica chuckles at Zhao Ai's reaction. To break the ice, Jessica begins to explain the simple rule of the Arm Wrestling, and that is to slam your opponent's arm under yours. Zhao Ai thinks it is easy but she is very troubled. "Oh no... I think this is the part where things get wrong. If I push too hard, I think I will break her arms. Maybe I should push a little bit. She can't be that strong. Just need to be really gentle. My hands are getting sweaty... I hope she does not make a fuss about it." she thought in her mind. All she sees is Jessica's suicidal attempt.
On the count of three, the wrestlers are ready to show their strength. One, the tension rises. Two, Zhao Ai is getting stressed. Three, Zhao Ai panicked and pushes Jessica's arm with her full strength. She closed her eyes and gritted her teeth, but nothing happened. She opens her eyes to see what happened. She is shocked to see that Jessica did not budge.
Little by little, Zhao Ai pushes Jessica. But the more she pushes, the more she is gonna cry, and the more she got tired. A few moments later, Zhao Ai indeed cried out loud like a baby. Jessica felt back so she gently push Zhao Ai's arm down on the table. Zhao Ai wasn't able to fight back. In her mind, she only thought, "This is not possible, this is not possible, this is not possible..." It seems that her brain got fried. She earned her first time of being traumatized and she didn't even had the chance to fight to the death. The journey smoothly sailed, with one depressed Cultivator who got defeated in the test of strength by a Mage.