Song Mei
Name: Liu Xuan
Age: 25 years
Role: Patriarch of the Liu Family
Cultivation Realm: Qi Gathering Peak Realm
Physique: Normal
Bloodline: Liu Family
Talent: Normal
Equipment: Patriarch's Robe of the Liu Family, Blue Moon Sword (Spirit Low Tier)
Currency: 160,000 Spirit Stones (Low Tier)
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Liu Xuan entered his room and began examining his system, trying to determine the best strategy to resolve the issues his family was facing.
"Currently, my family is struggling on three fronts. First, our businesses are failing because other families are trying to destroy them. Second, they've begun testing our strength by attacking our family members to see if the grand elder is still alive or willing to fight. Finally, we lack manpower—not only to protect our family but also to seek opportunities for growth."
Reflecting on what actions to take, he opened the "Others" tab in the system. There, he found generic items, including seeds that could be used to grow medicinal plants and food crops.
Among the options, three seeds caught his attention:
Spirit Growth Seed
Price: 4 Spirit Stones
Description: A rare seed that grows into the Spirit Growth Vine, a plant that produces fruits filled with concentrated spiritual energy. Consuming the fruit accelerates Qi absorption and enhances cultivation efficiency during the Body Tempering stage.
Growth Requirements:
Fertile soil enriched with spiritual energy. Faster growth when watered with a weak spiritual solution.
Effect: Speeds up cultivation by 30% for two weeks when consumed.
Heavenly Grain Seed
Price: 3 Spirit Stones
Description: A seed that grows into Heavenly Spirit Rice, a golden-hued grain known for its high nutritional value and unique ability to strengthen the body's foundation.
Growth Requirements:
Best grown in wet fields irrigated with spiritual spring water. Requires exposure to moonlight for optimal growth.
Effect: When cooked and consumed, it improves physical resilience, boosts energy recovery, and enhances Body Tempering effectiveness by 20%.
Vital Bloom Seed
Price: 5 Spirit Stones
Description: This seed grows into the Vital Bloom Flower, a medicinal plant with potent healing properties. Its petals can be brewed into an elixir or applied directly to wounds.
Growth Requirements:
Thrives in shaded areas with moderate spiritual energy. Requires regular pruning to encourage healthy blooms.
Effect: When consumed or applied, it accelerates the healing of internal injuries, soothes Qi disruptions, and restores stamina for cultivators in the Body Tempering Realm.
Seeing these three seeds, Liu Xuan realized they were excellent options for improving his family's business ventures. Initially, he considered buying fully grown plants but decided against it. If large quantities suddenly appeared, it would raise suspicion and possibly expose his system. Seeds, however, were more believable, as they could be attributed to finding a treasure or securing a rare deal.
"Alright, I'll purchase 100 units of each seed and give them to my second uncle, as he's in charge of the family's medicinal plantations. Now, I need to look for servants who can help protect the family and resolve immediate conflicts."
[Servants]
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Name: Song Mei
Cultivation Realm: Foundation Establishment Peak Realm
Physique: White Moon Body
Bloodline: White Moon Bloodline
Talent: Excellent
Role: Alchemist
Price: 20,000 Spirit Stones (Low Tier)
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Name: Feng Long
Cultivation Realm: Foundation Establishment Late Realm
Physique: Normal
Bloodline: Imperial Feng Bloodline
Talent: Excellent
Role: Swordsman
Price: 15,000 Spirit Stones (Low Tier)
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Name: Lei Feng
Cultivation Realm: Core Formation Low Realm
Physique: Golden Tiger Physique
Bloodline: None
Talent: Excellent
Role: Alchemist
Price: 110,000 Spirit Stones (Low Tier)
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Initially, Liu Xuan wanted to purchase a servant at the Core Formation Realm but realized it would deplete his resources. He decided to start by purchasing Song Mei. Her exceptional talent and potential to advance quickly made her the best choice.
[Purchase]
After clicking the purchase button, Liu Xuan felt the space before him distort. A portal opened, and from it stepped a beautiful woman with long black hair, dressed in white robes. Her skin was as luminous as moonlight, giving her the appearance of a celestial fairy descending into the mortal world. Liu Xuan felt slightly nervous but quickly composed himself, knowing she was bound to the system.
"This humble servant greets the master," Song Mei said, kneeling before Liu Xuan. Seeing this, Liu Xuan immediately stepped forward to help her up.
"From now on, you don't need to call me master. Just call me 'Young Master' or use my name, whichever you prefer," Liu Xuan said with a gentle smile.
Song Mei nodded coldly, obeying her new master's orders.
One question lingered in Liu Xuan's mind: Was the woman before him created by the system, or had she existed before? Curious, Liu Xuan summoned Bing.
[Young Master, our produc—, I mean, the cultivators offered by our system both are and aren't created by us. To clarify, these individuals truly existed in the vast history of the universe. We merely 'recover' their souls from the Netherworld and reconstruct their bodies as they were before. They retain their memories from their past lives.]
Hearing this, Liu Xuan became even more curious.
"But how are they loyal to me? What guarantees do I have? If they retain their memories, won't they want to return to their previous lives?"
[Young Master, when we reconstruct their bodies, we place a mark that binds them solely to you. This prevents them from harming you or anyone connected to you. Additionally, their memories are altered to associate their resurrection with you, creating a deep sense of gratitude for being brought back to life.]
After this explanation, Liu Xuan began to better understand how the system worked. However, he resolved never to treat these individuals as mere tools, ensuring their opinions and well-being were respected.
Noticing the prolonged silence and the awkward atmosphere, Liu Xuan broke the ice by speaking to Song Mei.
"I see you're proficient in alchemy. What's your expertise in the field?" Liu Xuan asked curiously.
"Responding to the Young Master, I can refine any third-level pill with 85% precision," Song Mei replied seriously.
Liu Xuan was astonished. Alchemists were ranked from Level 1 to 9. In Verdant Peak City, the highest-ranked alchemist was at Peak Level 2, belonging to the city's Alchemists Association. Most local alchemists had only 50–60% precision, highlighting Song Mei's extraordinary talent.
"Excellent. Tomorrow, we'll have a meeting with the elders. I'll introduce you to them so they won't question your presence in the family. After that, we'll act more decisively. I'll have a servant prepare a room for you," Liu Xuan said, escorting Song Mei out of his room.
However, Song Mei responded, "That won't be necessary, Young Master. I prefer to find my own place to rest, but I'll be waiting outside your room at sunrise." Her distant demeanor was evident, but Liu Xuan understood and decided to give her space to adjust to her new reality.
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Name: Liu Xuan
Age: 25 years
Role: Patriarch of the Liu Family
Cultivation Realm: Qi Gathering Peak Realm
Physique: Normal
Bloodline: Liu Family
Talent: Normal
Equipment: Patriarch's Robe of the Liu Family, Blue Moon Sword (Spirit Low Tier)
Currency: 138,800 Spirit Stones (Low Tier)
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