10 The CEO's First Purchase
The Panda raised a paw to its head and massaged their temple, they couldn't believe that this was the person chosen by Heavens to entertain them—the Panda was more willing to look for another Host but they had insisted on this CEO Yang Li for some reason. Whatever the case, it was time for them to actually purchase something in the shop and even the creature was curious.
"So what is it? Will you be buying the Scripture, the Mystery Box or something else?" It would definitely be much better if they chose the Mystery Box for the increase of attention. Chaos was always something enjoyed by everyone. At least those unaffected by the troubles it brought.
"Hmm, it might be better to purchase it tomorrow." The man had the nerve to yawn and dismiss the screen. "It's better to make decisions once you're well-rested and not fatigued."
...The creature wasn't sure if they still needed to be surprised at this point. They didn't even bother to raise a fuss over it. "Whatever, do whatever you want." Somehow, a CEO that was supposed to be clueless about the path of cultivation was using their business sense to get by. He hated it but from the signals the Panda was receiving—the Heavens were thoroughly immersed in them. Particularly the female deities. Why were they not surprised?
"But on the off-chance, this Divine Energizer Drink looks useful for late-night working." Yang Li rubbed his chin as he returned the documents to his suitcase. They were preparing for… bed?
It wasn't even ten o'clock in the night yet!
The Panda kept their expression blank. "You're going to waste your Charm Points on that thing? Be my guest!" This development was still within the impressions that they've got on the CEO, the creature crossed their arms over their chest, "If you've got nothing to do, I'll be on my way. Danggit, eight hours of doing nothing—this is why being a Cultivator is useful! You don't have to waste time on eating or sleeping!"
"I assumed that most Cultivators spent their time cultivating and meditating… seems quite similar and as boring as sleeping if you asked me." The CEO stepped inside the bathroom.
They were NOT following the guy there despite the demands. "Damn perverts." The Panda muttered to themselves—and felt a chain of lightning strike them in the back. The creature crashed to the carpeted floor and groaned temporarily. They hated their work.
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Yang Li woke up at precisely five-thirty in the morning—right before his alarm rang. He shut his phone and looked around his room, it was still dim but he whispered to himself. "Store." The screen appeared in front of him and he rubbed his eyes, "So it wasn't a state of psychosis." He looked at the available things to purchase and pondered about it.
He wasn't too risk-averse but it still made sense to choose something logical.
"2575 available charm points." He repeated to himself as he gazed at the indicator and scratched his head. He already had a decision from last night but he was confident that it was the most appropriate option. "Purchase Harem Cultivation Qi Condensation - I for me." Why would he bother reading the Harem Scripture now when he could get the feel of whatever this cultivation level was?
[ Deducting 2500 CP from Host… ]
[ Purchased Harem Cultivation Qi Condensation - I ]
[ You Have Begun Your Path of Harem Cultivation! ]
Yang Li didn't feel anything different at first and he frowned. 'Status'
[ Gender: Male ]
[ Age: 28 ]
[ Cultivation: Qi Condensation First Stage (1/9) ]
[ Constitution: None ]
[ Bloodline: None ]
[ Roots: None ]
[ Fame: Olympian Corp: 1000 ]
[ Sect: None ]
[ Cultivation Methods ]
[ Harem Cultivation (Mortal) ]
Power: Extremely Weak to Divine Grade
Comprehension: Beginner (0/32)
Stage: Qi Condensation (1/9)
[ Martial Arts Methods ]
None
[ Skills ]
None
"It appeared but… shouldn't I be feeling something?" He looked around his room and found nothing particular that looked like 'qi' to him to condense. "Hmm… it seems my decision to buy the first stage immediately was wrong, I should have started with the Scripture. My comprehension is still zero." Yang Li chuckled at the thought. He truly was a fool regarding this situation.
Still, he needed to get to work.
Yang Li headed to his bathroom with his towel, stripped and then turned on the shower. The blast of cold water struck his skin as he began to bathe—until he felt something particularly odd. He looked around the bathroom for one moment and turned off the shower. The sensation stopped. He turned on the shower and once his skin met the cold water, he felt a tingle. It wasn't him feeling cold, he was used to cold showers in revitalizing himself, but something else.
'Is this qi… shouldn't qi be everywhere?'
He would have to ask the creature later but for now he bathed. It didn't take him too long to get used to the sensation sliding down and enveloping his body, it was cool and the sensation was becoming—but he had a schedule to attend to. Yang Li turned off the shower and reached for his towel.
Still, he acknowledged it.
"It felt enjoyable." There was a tinge of marvel in his tone. He walked to his sink and reached for his toothbrush. The man began to brush and though he liked his toothpaste flavor, the sensation was quite different and more dull than when he had bathed. 'Is this a thing for every cultivator? Or is this the particular effect of the Harem Cultivation Method?' Yang Li spat out and then rinsed his mouth. There was still a somewhat pleasant sensation before he finished brushing. The man looked at his expression and noticed his brows furrowed, "If this is the effect… it is quite scary."
Yang Li needed to brace himself.
The man had already read about dual cultivation—in addition, he had checked upon the Taoist Sexual Practices. The mingling of yin and yang, the jing in one's body and their concepts were… interesting. He could almost see how the idea of exchanging essences was truly a method they would have believed to promote longevity.
"But it's truly real now." He shook his head. He had a Harem Cultivation Method as proof that it probably existed.
Yang Li soon finished his other preparations for the morning. He wore his clean and well-pressed suit and stepped out of the room—he saw the Panda in front of him with a pained expression on their face. He might as well inform them of their decision, "I've already started my path of 'harem' cultivation."
"I know." Their tone said it all.
The CEO kept his expression blank but stared at them. "It would have been better if you didn't tell me."
"You're a sicko." The Panda shuddered.
Yang Li raised a brow, "Something like this is completely natural so I don't understand what you mean. Although a further explanation would be appreciated, I believe."
