"Miss?" Xu Chang'an was startled.
Yun Qian rested on Xu Chang'an's lap and said, "How long until we reach the mountain gate?"
"A little over half an hour."
"Then I'll sleep for a while."
"...Alright."
Yun Qian closed her eyes, inhaling Xu Chang'an's scent, her mood improved greatly, and she peacefully fell asleep.
"She can actually sleep..." Xu Chang'an watched Yun Qian's furrowed brow gradually relax and sighed softly.
During his first experience with the Cloud Boat, he pondered more than once about what to do if the Cloud Boat fell apart.
"Ding..."
At that moment, the system notification sound suddenly rang, Xu Chang'an was taken aback and then remembered that he still had a system he could use, almost forgetting about it.
[Task: Balance of work and rest, reward distribution, shop update completed, please check yourself.]
Finally, it's updated.
Xu Chang'an opened the shop, looking at the only system reward updated.
[Jade Splendor Primordial Qi, price: 900000, maximum purchase quantity: 1]: Ingesting it enhances cultivation aptitude, the effect depends on the individual.
Note: The heart for cultivation never dies, all are vain fates.
...
Xu Chang'an's eyes widened.
Requires nine hundred thousand Celestial Dao Points to purchase?
What was different from all previous items is that, after the description of Jade Splendor Primordial Qi, there is an additional line of small golden text.
"The heart for cultivation never dies, all are vain fates."
Xu Chang'an silently read it once, not quite understanding, but he couldn't deny that the small note gave him inexplicable confidence in the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi.
Enhancing cultivation talent...
Isn't this exactly what he needs?
Xu Chang'an didn't hesitate, with a wave of his hand, he bought the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi. A flicker appeared in his hand, revealing a smooth, glass-like aura swirling in his palm, with many mysterious runes flowing inside, seemingly containing the supreme principle of heaven and earth.
"This is... Jade Splendor Primordial Qi?"
Speaking of which, why is the system always so timely, providing exactly what's needed? This item doesn't specify a cultivation realm, meaning... he can ingest it now.
Xu Chang'an squinted his eyes.
Should he ingest it?
"The heart for cultivation never dies, isn't that saying exactly about me?" Xu Chang'an mused that despite cultivation being a delusion, he still wanted to cultivate.
However, before that, there's something he's curious about.
Xu Chang'an looked at the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi in his hand, his eyes squinting slightly.
Can Yun Qian consume this?
Still contemplating, Xu Chang'an's hand inadvertently moved closer to Yun Qian's rosy lips.
Almost simultaneously, the system in Xu Chang'an's mind erupted with a barrage of warnings, and the mysterious glass-like Primordial Qi in his hand began to spiral into chaos. The mysterious runes, originally seeming to contain the supreme principle of heaven and earth, suddenly scrambled their operating paths, fleeing in panic, causing the entire Primordial Qi to expand and compress, on the brink of complete rupture.
Listening to the system warnings in his mind, Xu Chang'an retracted his hand, and then... the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi gradually returned to normal.
"So it means... only I can use it." Xu Chang'an nodded.
The system told him that all exchanged items are bound to himself, others cannot use them.
This is normal, nothing strange about it.
Xu Chang'an placed the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi into the System Space, planning to consume it back in his residence later. They were still on the Cloud Boat, who knows what might happen.
The system, inexplicably useful lately.
Primordial Qi for refining talent, talismans for breakthroughs, enhancing martial technique secret methods, and even Heavenly Dao Spiritual Power.
It's practically a considerate one-stop service.
Gazing at the magnificent Cloud Sea around him, Xu Chang'an lowered his head, admiring Yun Qian's sleeping face.
At least... one should cultivate to a realm capable of protecting her, so even if the system harbors any ill intentions, he doesn't care.
...
In the Flower Moon Building, Zhu Pingniang smiled at the Wine Lady in front of her and asked, "So, do you want to cultivate?"
"I..." Liu Qingluo was lost in thought over the words Zhu Pingniang had said to her, feeling like she was dreaming.
Pingniang is an Immortal Sect member, she had guessed as much, especially since the people close to her, like Xu Chang'an, were also affiliated with the Immortal Sect, so she wasn't surprised.
But when Zhu Pingniang mentioned joining the Chaoyun Sect for cultivation, she was utterly unprepared.
Isn't the Chaoyun Sect Young Master Xu's Sect?
"Foolish girl, what is there to hesitate about?" Zhu Pingniang glared at Liu Qingluo with a regretful expression, "Still hung up on that lousy tavern, even though it's been smashed to pieces."
"No." Liu Qingluo shook her head, bewildered, and said, "I have talent?"
"You do." Zhu Pingniang affirmed, "Back then, I brought you from the Wanzhi Building because I saw your cultivation talent. In terms of talent, you surpass that kid Xu Chang'an by a lot."
Upon hearing Xu Chang'an's name, Liu Qingluo's confusion gradually faded, she asked, "Young Master Xu's talent..."
"Average."
"..."
Liu Qingluo knew one thing clearly: in the Wanzhi Building, being average-looking was no different from being terrible.
"I want to cultivate." Liu Qingluo stated earnestly.
"Why?" Zhu Pingniang asked.
"If I have talent, then I am a useful person for Young Master Yu." Liu Qingluo's eyes were resolute; she didn't understand cultivation... but even if the cultivation realm is just as whimsical as the storytellers describe, it doesn't matter.
If she can assist Xu Chang'an in the Immortal Sect, even just a little, she's willing.
"Alright." Zhu Pingniang laughed, "But you really have the nerve to say that, shameless girl."
"You're no outsider." Liu Qingluo stood beautifully.
"Seems like you have some conscience, my usual care for you hasn't gone to waste." Zhu Pingniang couldn't help but smirk, "In a few days, you'll head to Chaoyun with Qian Cheng."
After paying her respects, Liu Qingluo withdrew.
"Silly girl." Zhu Pingniang sighed, knowing Liu Qingluo only appeared calm right now, in reality... her mind was likely in turmoil.
The Immortal Sect and cultivation are not so easily accepted in a short time.
But it's fine as long as she's willing to go up the mountain.
There's another thing.
Although Xu Chang'an's cultivation talent is average, his ability to maintain full clarity on the Spirit Platform during her musical performance is something no ordinary person can achieve in the entire Chaoyun Sect or even the Qing Province.
Truly think he's just a silly boy?
His rare Purple Mansion Spirit Platform enables him to handle many cultivation techniques that regular people cannot.
Muyu Peak never lacks peculiar cultivation techniques.
Thus, Xu Chang'an is the treasure of Muyu Peak. Once he reaches the Open Source Realm and is assigned a tutor... that will be his day to soar.
Zhu Pingniang always believed that cultivating the mindset is pivotal; otherwise, she wouldn't wait for Liu Qingluo's mindset transformation before mentioning cultivation.
However, if one's talent is overwhelmingly extraordinary, like Sikong Jing from the Profound Sword Bureau, it's not considered.
Speaking of which.
Sikong Jing has already arrived in Beisang City, hasn't she?
...
Walked out of the Flower Moon Building like she was dreaming, Liu Qingluo felt dizzy, when suddenly a commotion on the street caught her attention.
She looked over and saw a young man carrying a sword about Xu Chang'an's age, holding a silver note and talking to the girls on the street, but he was soon disliked.
After several attempts, he spotted Liu Qingluo and approached her with the silver notes.
Instinctively taking a step back, Liu Qingluo said, "The Wanzhi Building is over there."