The Invincible Disciple-Taking System: Host gains double the cultivation and insights of your disciples!
Lu Xuan’s eyes lit up with excitement!
So, his disciples’ cultivation was his cultivation. Their insights were his insights. And he got double!
Lu Xuan finally understood. He just needed to lie flat and let his disciples do all the hard work. "Sorry, Fuyao… but not really."
With a thought, Ji Fuyao’s system panel appeared before him.
[First Disciple: Ji Fuyao!
Realm: Grand Profound King (Mid-stage)!
Constitution: Heaven-Burning Saint Body (Minor Accomplishment)!
Insight: Path of Spirit Fire (Minor Accomplishment)!
Other: Dao Foundation damaged, Soul damaged!]
Just then, the System’s voice chimed, "Commencing double acquisition of Ji Fuyao’s cultivation and insights!"
In an instant, Lu Xuan froze, his eyes wide in disbelief as a drastic transformation surged through his body. An incredibly pure stream of spiritual energy flooded his limbs and meridians, crashing into his dantian like a tidal wave. Lu Xuan’s cultivation began to skyrocket.
Qi Refining Realm!
Profound Soldier Realm!
…
Grand Profound King (Late-stage)!
Grand Profound King (Peak)!
Finally, his cultivation stabilized at the initial stage of the Profound Emperor Realm. Spiritual energy surged within him like roaring rivers and boundless oceans. His black hair whipped wildly, and the aura of an Emperor, profound as an abyss and vast as the sea, exuded an overwhelming pressure.
Just as Lu Xuan was about to inspect his newly transformed body, a sudden surge of insights into the Path of Spirit Fire flooded his mind. The Path of Spirit Fire immediately reached Great Accomplishment!
He slowly extended his right hand, and a terrifying spirit fire roared to life, constantly shifting shapes, obeying his every thought. It was intensely scorching, its aura boundless! Lu Xuan extinguished the spirit fire, a wave of excitement washing over his face.
He had doubled Ji Fuyao’s cultivation, thus breaking through to the Profound Emperor Realm! Similarly, he had doubled Ji Fuyao’s insights into the Path of Spirit Fire! Lu Xuan couldn’t help but exclaim that the System was absolutely insane.
This was just the beginning. As long as Ji Fuyao broke through in cultivation or gained new insights, he would acquire double! Currently, he only had one disciple, Ji Fuyao. But what if he took on thousands of disciples in the future? Wouldn’t he just take off into the stratosphere? The thought alone made him giddy!
After a moment, Lu Xuan composed himself and glanced at his System panel.
"Host Name: Lu Xuan!
Realm: Profound Emperor (Initial Stage)! (No one can peek at the Host’s realm unless the Host actively displays it.)
Disciple: Empress Fuyao!
Insight: Path of Spirit Fire (Great Accomplishment)!"
Lu Xuan nodded approvingly. "Not bad!" With no one able to probe his true cultivation, he could continue to "lie flat" in the Grand Dao Sect…
Just then, the System’s voice rang out again. "Congratulations, Host! You have completed the disciple-taking quest and received a Disciple-Taking Grand Gift Pack! Would you like to open it?"
"Open it!" Lu Xuan exclaimed, barely containing his excitement.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have received a One-Star Great Emperor Three-Hour Experience Jade Slip!"
"Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have received one Heaven-Tier Dao Foundation Pill!"
"Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have received half a Flood Dragon’s meat!"
As the voice faded, the rewards materialized instantly within his System space. With a thought, an ancient jade slip appeared in Lu Xuan’s hand. With spiritual energy, he could activate it to enter the One-Star Emperor Realm for three hours!
"Now, that’s a good piece of kit," Lu Xuan muttered. He put away the ancient jade slip; this would be his ultimate trump card! Next, Lu Xuan took out the Heaven-Tier Dao Foundation Pill for inspection. Nine radiant pill-veins shimmered around the Dao Foundation Pill, like dazzling stars. An incredibly profound aura permeated the surroundings, and the power contained within was as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea. Lu Xuan merely inhaled a wisp of its ethereal fragrance and felt his mind clear, an unparalleled sense of comfort washing over him.
The System prompted, "This is a Heaven-Tier Dao Foundation Pill with nine pill-veins! After consumption, it can immediately repair any damage to the Dao Foundation."
"Nice," Lu Xuan commented. He then looked at the Flood Dragon meat in his System space. "What’s this Flood Dragon meat good for?"
The System replied, "This is Profound Venerate-tier Fire Flood Dragon meat, containing massive amounts of Spirit Fire energy. It’s a great tonic for fire-attribute cultivators and can boost cultivation!"
Lu Xuan nodded, understanding how he could utilize these rewards. All that careful study had made Lu Xuan a bit peckish. He checked the time and murmured, "It’s dinner time. Time to cook. Can’t decide what to eat today, so I guess I’ll try this System-rewarded Flood Dragon meat."
With that, Lu Xuan strolled towards his thatched hut. It was his kitchen. Lu Xuan took out a piece of Flood Dragon meat, and an idea immediately sparked in his mind. "Haven’t had braised meat in ages. Let’s whip up some braised Flood Dragon." With a large cleaver in hand, Lu Xuan chopped the Flood Dragon meat into mahjong-sized cubes. As he fired up the stove and heated the oil, he began preparing the seasonings.
The Grand Dao Hall.
The Sect Master, his presence concealed, subtly entered and approached a grey-robed elder. "Elder Mu," the Sect Master whispered, "when Fuyao comes to complete her sect registration shortly, hold back her entrance examination rewards for now."
The grey-robed elder, his eyes clouded with age, nodded faintly. "Understood."
The Sect Master sighed deeply. "In the inner sect competition a month from now, not only must Ji Fuyao not take first place, but we must also ensure she’s pushed out of the top ten!"
The grey-robed elder said, "Today, Ji Fuyao casually suppressed several outer sect elders. It seems she held back her true strength during the entrance examination! I believe it’s imperative that we give special training to our other true disciples!"
The Sect Master nodded emphatically. "Special training is a must! A genius like Ji Fuyao absolutely cannot be wasted in Lu Xuan’s hands!"
The grey-robed elder suggested, "Sect Master, perhaps you should find some time to have a heart-to-heart talk with Lu Xuan. If only he would agree to let her go."
"I will," the Sect Master agreed. With that, the Sect Master’s figure vanished from the spot.
At the same time, Ji Fuyao had already ascended the steps of the Grand Dao Hall, ready to complete her sect registration and claim her entrance examination rewards. Clad in a fiery red gown, Ji Fuyao’s long, slender legs carried her gracefully up the stairs. The breeze gently caressed her, revealing the alluring silhouette of her perfect form. Her starry eyes shimmered, and her delicate, exquisite face looked as if it had stepped right out of a painting.
Seeing Ji Fuyao appear, the myriad disciples felt as if bathed in spring breeze, their eyes unable to tear away. They eagerly parted, creating a path for her. Ji Fuyao walked deeper into the hall, where a very ancient grey-robed elder sat before an aged stone table. His figure was hunched, his grey robes hanging loosely on his frame. But as he saw Ji Fuyao, his clouded eyes instantly cleared, and he spoke with a smile. "Fuyao," he said, "the Sect Master has already given me instructions. Here are your items."
With that, the grey-robed elder pushed a jade token across the table, a smile playing on his lips. "This is an identity token. You can drip a drop of blood onto it to bind it to yourself. This token will record your contribution points and also serve as your identity marker. Congratulations, Fuyao. You have officially become a disciple of my Grand Dao Sect!"
Ji Fuyao’s slender, elegant hand reached out, picked up the jade token, and she respectfully bowed to the grey-robed elder. "Elder, what about my entrance examination rewards?" The reward for achieving first place in this entrance examination was a drop of Flood Dragon Blood! Given her Heaven-Burning Saint Body constitution and her cultivation of fire-attribute techniques, a drop of Flood Dragon Blood would significantly enhance her power!
The grey-robed elder smiled. "The Sect Master specifically instructed me that, due to Peak Master Lu’s wager, this drop of Flood Dragon Blood will be given to you in one month’s time!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Fuyao froze. The Sect Master was absolutely doing this on purpose. "Damn him! This was all Lu Xuan’s fault! If Lu Xuan hadn’t agreed to that wager, none of this trouble would have happened." Since the matter was settled, Ji Fuyao could only accept the identity token. She bowed respectfully to the grey-robed elder and headed towards the hall’s exit. "With the Flood Dragon Blood withheld, I’ll have to use other fire-attribute substitutes for now. But no matter what, I must take first place in the inner sect competition!"
At that moment, at the entrance of the Grand Dao Hall, a man in brocade robes, holding a folding fan, exuded a refined air. His gaze lingered on Ji Fuyao as he spoke with a smile. "Fuyao Girl, what a coincidence," he purred. "I am Lin Feng, the Young Master of the Lin Family. I believe you needn’t worry about this wager, Fuyao Girl. With your talent…"
Ji Fuyao’s pale neck tilted slightly, a frown of displeasure on her face. "Scram!"
Lin Feng, however, did not retreat. Instead, he advanced, lightly fanning himself and forcing a smile. "Fuyao, this coming month, perhaps we could engage in some in-depth sparring and exchange…"
Before he could finish, Ji Fuyao extended her slender hand, and a terrifying force erupted. BOOM! Lin Feng was directly blasted back several dozen feet, slamming heavily onto the ground and spitting out a mouthful of vital blood. Ji Fuyao said coldly, "From today onwards, I do not wish to see you in my sight."
Everyone present was somewhat shocked. Ji Fuyao was too domineering; she attacked at the slightest provocation! Lin Feng’s face was bitter. He swore he would never provoke Ji Fuyao again. Ji Fuyao completely ignored Lin Feng, took to the air, and flew towards Azure Mystery Peak. She was furious! Because of Lu Xuan’s wager, she had not only lost a month’s worth of cultivation resources but even the Flood Dragon Blood had been withheld!
A short while later. Ji Fuyao, a figure of peerless grace in her fiery red gown, descended upon Azure Mystery Peak. At this moment, Lu Xuan was busy in his thatched hut, with wisps of cooking smoke curling up from its chimney. Ji Fuyao looked towards the hut, her beautiful eyes slightly furrowed. Lu Xuan was actually cooking? Cultivators should fast, subsisting on spiritual energy. How could he be eating like a mortal?
Perplexed, she quickly approached the hut’s entrance. Inside, she saw oil beginning to shimmer in a large wok. On a nearby wooden board, chopped spirit beast meat and various seasonings were neatly prepared. Ji Fuyao’s starry eyes gleamed. This spirit beast meat contained incredibly potent Spirit Fire energy, its vital essence palpable. She immediately recognized it. "This is Flood Dragon meat. Where did you get it?"
Lu Xuan was just wondering how to explain. But Ji Fuyao said, "I know where it came from." Lu Xuan paused, bewildered. "I haven’t even opened my mouth, and you already know?" Ji Fuyao offered a faint smile. This Flood Dragon meat’s Spirit Fire energy was exceedingly rich, likely from a Profound Venerate-tier beast. Without a doubt, it must have been left behind by the previous Peak Master.
Before joining the Grand Dao Sect, she had already thoroughly investigated Azure Mystery Peak. The previous Peak Master, the Azure Mystery Saint, had only one disciple: Lu Xuan. When he passed away, he had left behind a wealth of cultivation resources. This was another reason why she had joined Azure Mystery Peak—she would be the sole inheritor of these cultivation resources!
Beside her, Lu Xuan was utterly oblivious to Ji Fuyao’s wild conjectures. Seeing the oil reach the right temperature, he dumped the spirit beast meat from the wooden board into the wok and began stir-frying furiously! Sizzle! Ji Fuyao’s brow furrowed slightly. She watched Lu Xuan prepare the Flood Dragon meat, and saw its inherent power rapidly draining away! This was an utter waste of heavenly resources!
Ji Fuyao’s pale neck tilted as she shook her head. "Let me." Lu Xuan blinked, then asked skeptically, "Can you even cook?"
"No," Ji Fuyao replied.
Lu Xuan: "…"