System Prompt: Growth Gift Pack (available). Open now?
"Yes!" Liam Ardent willed without hesitation.
The shimmering bundle in his storage space burst open, spilling two brilliant treasures into view.
Diamond Training Card ×1
Lord Aelric Skyblade Experience Card ×1
Liam's pulse quickened. Perfect timing… exactly what I need right now!
Diamond Training Card: Allows training of one Diamond-grade manual regardless of level restrictions.
Lord Aelric Skyblade Experience Card: Grants full power of White Cloud City's master swordsman for three minutes, including mastery of the Heaven's Beyond Immortal Sword technique.
With the Diamond Training Card, Liam could finally train the Nameless Medical Scripture sitting in his storage. And the Skyblade Experience Card… that was on another level entirely. Even three minutes of wielding such legendary swordsmanship would be more than enough to deal with the looming threat of The Golden Flower Matron —also known as the mysterious Lady in Gold.
And truth be told… he was curious to see for himself what the famed beauty looked like in person.
Without wasting another breath, Liam activated the Diamond Training Card. The Nameless Medical Scripture instantly shifted to Trainable status.
System Prompt: Train?
"Train," Liam commanded.
Knowledge poured into his mind—comprehensive, intricate healing methods, like a vast ocean of wisdom.
System: Diamond-grade manual Nameless Medical Scripture mastered. EXP +3000, Internal Strength +3000.
Achievement Unlocked: "Rare Treasure Found" – Reward: Supreme-grade Experience Pill ×1.
Liam sighed with a mix of awe and mild regret. If only this had been a Diamond martial arts manual, I'd have gained ten thousand points in one go…
The Supreme-grade Experience Pill was no small prize either, instantly granting 10,000 EXP. Liam consumed it without hesitation.
Updated Status:
Level: 6
Bone Aptitude: 135
Internal Strength: 15,100 (Second-rate expert peak)
Experience: 22,300 / 32,000
Just then, Liam's sharpened senses caught the faint crunch of footsteps on the mountain path. Two voices drifted toward the valley entrance—one light and youthful, the other gentle but weary.
"Mother, we've reached Butterfly Valley," came the clear voice of a young girl.
"Child, are you tired?" replied a soft-spoken woman, her tone tinged with fatigue.
"I'm fine. Once the divine healer treats you, you won't hurt anymore," the girl said brightly.
The woman's next words were tinged with doubt. "I only wonder… if the divine healer will be willing to treat me."
Liam's eyes narrowed. Rowena Sterling? No… wait. This must be Isla Drake and her mother—Rowena's fate hasn't entered yet. Which means…
He grabbed a gleaming set of golden acupuncture needles from the table and stepped outside.
Two tall, graceful women approached, supporting each other. The elder had refined, delicate features but her ribs bore fresh bloodstains; the younger was lively and radiant even in coarse linen, exuding an irrepressible charm. They were so similar in beauty they could have been mistaken for sisters.
Name: Lady Moira Drake
Age: 30
Affiliation: Emei Sect disciple, wife of Victor Drake
Level: Second-rate expert, mid-stage
Relation: Mother of Isla Drake
Initial Favorability: 60 (Trust)
Name: Isla Drake
Age: 14
Relation: Daughter of Victor Drake and Lady Moira Drake
Initial Favorability: 60 (Trust)
Liam's lips curved in satisfaction. The Female Affinity Card is working beautifully—first meeting and both start at trust level.
Isla was already fourteen here—another ripple in the timeline caused by his arrival.
The moment they saw him, both women froze for a heartbeat, clearly taken aback by his striking features.
Lady Moira Drake's favorability ticked upward to 70 (Admiration). Isla's leapt to 80 (Esteem).
Lady Moira Drake offered a polite bow despite her pallor. "I am Lady Moira Drake of the Emei Sect… I seek the healer of this valley, Master Edric Thornwell. Please… treat my wounds—" She broke off with a fit of soft coughing.
Before she could finish, Liam flicked his wrist, and seven golden needles shot through the air, striking precise points along her chest and ribcage. Her breath steadied almost instantly.
"This… is remarkable," she gasped. "The pain has eased so much. You're too young to be Master Thornwell, are you?"
"My name is Liam Ardent," he replied with a warm smile. "Master Thornwell is out gathering herbs. For now, I am the one in charge here."
Isla's dark eyes gleamed with sudden mischief. She stepped forward, threw her arms around Liam, and kissed his cheek. "Big Brother Liam, you're amazing! I'm Isla Drake."
Liam chuckled softly, restraining his more mischievous thoughts. Isla's innocence and bright energy were endearing, but she was still a child—one who, in time, would blossom into a beauty rivaling or even surpassing her mother.
"Little one, I'm Liam Ardent—not Master Thornwell. He'll be back soon," he said, patting her shoulder lightly.
"Isla," Lady Moira Drake chided gently, "don't be so forward—Sir Liam may not appreciate it."
"Do you not like me, Brother Liam? Why don't you want me to be good to you?" Isla asked, tilting her head.
"I like it," Liam answered with a smile, leaning down to lightly tap her cheek with his lips.
She giggled, clapping her hands. "Then please heal my mother fully, and I'll kiss you again!"
Her favorability jumped to 90 (Worship), while Lady Moira Drake's rose to 80 (Esteem). Liam's inner thoughts hummed with amusement. Ah… the advantages of good looks. Won't be long before Isla's loyalty is absolute…
Glossary – Chapter 4
Diamond Training Card – Allows training of any one Diamond-grade manual, ignoring level requirements.
Lord Aelric Skyblade Experience Card – Grants the user the full combat prowess of the White Cloud City's legendary swordmaster for 3 minutes, including mastery of the Heaven's Beyond Immortal Sword technique.
Nameless Medical Scripture – Diamond-grade manual containing unparalleled medical wisdom.
Supreme-grade Experience Pill – Instantly grants 10,000 EXP.
Golden Acupuncture Needles – Used to relieve pain and treat internal injuries by stimulating precise acupoints.
Lady Moira Drake – Emei Sect disciple, famed for her beauty; wife of Victor Drake.
Isla Drake – Daughter of Victor Drake and Lady Moira Drake; kind, earnest, and spirited.
This story is inspired from various Wuxia novels ,so if you find any similarities please dont mind . and if you think this is boring wait till the Dual cultivation starts ,Thank you .
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