"Congratulations, user.
The system has activated and will now assist you on your journey through the cultivation world."
What…?!
I thought I would live like this — slowly, steadily — but who knew the opportunity would still come walking straight to me?
OH MY GOD. I HAVE A SYSTEM!
I'm the protagonist of this world!
Hahahahaha!
"Well, hello system brother, how are you?"
> System: Cannot communicate.
"What… cannot communicate?!"
It seems I'll be an invincible loner just like those webnovel characters I used to read about.
"Well, whatever. Just tell me what you can do."
A blue screen appeared in front of me, responding instantly:
> System:
Replying to Host — I can assist you in your cultivation journey, offer external help to enhance your growth, and ensure that there are no limitations in your path.
Sounds good. Very good.
So let's begin.
> System Prompt:
Detected: Host has not yet started cultivation. Please choose among the following methods to step into cultivation:
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1.) Great Extreme Method
Your body is refined through extreme physical stress and elemental conditions — training under intense heat, freezing cold, and dangerous environmental zones. Results in powerful physique and battle endurance.
2.) Green Marrow Infusion
A method involving long meditation cycles while soaking in herb-infused baths. Refines medicinal properties directly into the body for internal cleansing and external strength.
3.) Verdant Mind Root Method
This method involves deep meditation to calm the mind and root the spirit, combined with static physical posture to temper the body naturally. Ideal for grounding one's cultivation.
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Hmmm… all three are solid options.
If I choose the first one, I'd probably gain an invincible body, but the pain? No thanks.
The second one sounds gentle, but it needs a ton of herbs. Not really in my budget right now.
That leaves the third… and honestly, it sounds awesome.
Just imagine:
Me — an old man sitting cross-legged in the forest, eyes closed, breath steady, exuding the aura of a hidden master.
I already feel invincible just thinking about it!
Done. I choose the third method.
> System Prompt:
Do you wish to initiate Verdant Mind Root Method? (Yes / No)
Yes.
Detected that Host has chosen Verdant Mind Root Method. Initiating daily mission protocol. Be sure to complete.
Suddenly, a stream of knowledge surged into Rajan's mind. As if a veil had lifted, he instinctively understood how the method worked—daily missions would now become a part of his life.
> Each day, the system would assign a mission aligned with the Verdant Path.
Failure to complete the mission would result in punishment, ranging from increased difficulty to potential setbacks in his cultivation.
On the other hand, successful completion would gradually progress his cultivation.
He muttered to himself, "So even without the system, this method could be practiced... but now, I won't have the option to be lazy. Heh, this system will drag me to power if I resist or not."
A smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
"This... is the kind of life I wanted."