Chapter 2. The Super Simplification System
Ye Danxia took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, “Fine, we’ve grown up together after all. I know you’re just speaking out of anger. I’ll let it slide this time.”
Her gaze drifted to the ring on Yun Jin’s hand. “I’m still willing to help you, but you need to give me something in return. I really like that ring on your hand. Would you give it to me?”
The ring actually looked quite ordinary.
But for some reason, Ye Danxia had an inexplicable desire to possess it.
She trusted her instincts.
She had to get that ring.
Yun Jin glanced at Ye Danxia.
Ye Danxia grew impatient. “Have you made up your mind yet?”
Yun Jin’s lips curved into a smile, her voice utterly indifferent. “I appreciate your kindness. But it’s unnecessary.”
“How can you be so ungrateful!” Ye Danxia fumed.
“Indeed. So, you can leave now.” Yun Jin responded directly, then turned and walked away.
Watching her retreating figure, a flash of venom gleamed in Ye Danxia’s eyes.
Just you wait.
Does this woman still think she’s the young miss of the Yun family?
She’ll soon learn that in this world of immortal cultivation, she’s nothing at all!
Ye Danxia took a deep breath, her mood settling somewhat.
There was no need to rush.
When Yun Jin fails the test and faces expulsion from the sect, she’ll propose her earlier offer again.
How could Yun Jin refuse her then?
Once she becomes her maid, how could she deny her request for a mere ring?
With these thoughts, Ye Danxia calmed completely.
She would make Yun Jin understand just how vast the difference is between a Celestial Spirit Root and a Five Element Root!
Just then.
An authoritative voice rang out.
Sect Leader Zhao Wuji announced, “96 individuals have passed the first round of testing. The second round will test comprehension. Distribute the non-attribute cultivation method: Xuan Formula.”
Tianxing Sect disciples quickly handed out small booklets to everyone.
“The Xuan Formula is a basic enlightenment technique. This method has no attribute and can be cultivated by any spirit root. Memorize the contents of the booklet and begin cultivation immediately. The earlier you cultivate Qi, the higher your comprehension. As long as you can cultivate Qi within the top ten, regardless of spirit root attribute, you will be unconditionally accepted into the sect. Now, let the countdown begin.”
After speaking, the Sect Leader looked towards Ye Danxia, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
Regardless of how many disciples they could recruit today, having this Celestial Spirit Root was already a tremendous gain.
Those with Celestial Spirit Roots generally had high comprehension as well. In this test, Ye Danxia would likely take the lead again.
On the plaza.
An incense stick began to burn slowly.
The countdown had begun.
Yun Jin opened the booklet, casually flipping through it.
Ye Danxia glanced at Yun Jin, a mocking smile on her face.
Did this Yun Jin actually think she could make it into the top ten and gain a chance to join the sect?
How could such a sheltered young miss have any comprehension ability?
This time, she would make her utterly despair.
As Yun Jin leafed through the small booklet, she silently recited in her mind.
Activate the cheat ability.
The next moment.
“Ding, cheat ability activated. Super Simplification System now operational.”
“System Motto: The world is too complicated, and I just want to live simply. This system is dedicated to simplifying everything, assisting the host in living an effortless, stress-free, and enjoyable life.”
“Free simplification opportunities: Ten times. (After ten times, emotional value is required to exchange for opportunities. Emotional value can be obtained by causing others to experience emotions. The amount varies depending on the intensity of emotions.)”
Yun Jin had chosen this cheat ability herself, but she only knew the general concept. This emotional value setting was something she had just learned about.
Yun Jin raised an eyebrow, not particularly concerned. Rest assured, she would guarantee that others would experience plenty of emotions.
Yun Jin silently recited in her mind: “Scan Xuan Formula.”
“Scanning…”
“Scan results: Xuan Formula: Enlightenment level cultivation technique. Cultivation requirements: Any spirit root. Cultivation method: Sit in a fixed posture, sense the spiritual energy in heaven and earth, draw spiritual energy into the body, complete one cycle within three breaths to cultivate the first strand of Qi. (Can be simplified.)”
Actually, this technique wasn’t that difficult. With thousands or tens of thousands of years of experience, Yun Jin could probably master it without much effort.
But she had worked hard for so long, wasn’t the point of this cheat ability to live an easy, comfortable life?
So why should she do it herself?
Yun Jin calmly issued the command: “Simplify.”
“Initiating simplification.”
“Simplified to: Sit in a fixed posture to automatically absorb spiritual energy and complete the cycle.”
Still need to sit?
That posture in the booklet looks quite ugly, doesn’t it?
Yun Jin felt somewhat disgusted. “Continue simplifying.”
“Initiating simplification.”
“Simplified to: Simply eat to automatically complete all processes. The more you eat, the more spiritual energy you gain.”
That’s more like it.
Yun Jin was satisfied.
She was feeling a bit hungry anyway, so eating something was acceptable.
Yun Jin began rummaging through her bag. What food did she have in there again?
On the high platform.
The ten peak masters of Tianxing Sect were observing the disciples below.
Among the ten peaks of Tianxing Sect, there was also competition between them. They all wanted to recruit more promising seedlings into their ranks.
Naturally, that Celestial Spirit Root was coveted by all peak masters, but the Sect Leader had already made it clear that he considered her his own. They couldn’t compete for her, so they could only pick from the remaining disciples.
Although certainly not comparable to the Celestial Spirit Root, it was better than nothing.
Peak Master Yang Hui of the Spirit Tool Peak looked enviously at Ye Danxia. “Look at that Celestial Spirit Root, she seems so confident.”
“Celestial Spirit Roots are incredibly rare. Naturally, both their talent and comprehension are top-notch. How could such an enlightenment technique pose any challenge to her?” Peak Master Huo Lie of the Divine Pill Peak also sighed.
The ten peaks of Tianxing Sect each had their specialties. Those most talented disciples generally focused on cultivation, with very few choosing the path of tool refinement or pill concoction.
For a once-in-a-century talent like this Celestial Spirit Root, they had no hope of recruiting her.
Both peak masters sighed in unison.
Huo Lie glanced at a figure in the corner and suddenly laughed. “We might at least recruit a few disciples, but that drunkard will probably end up empty-handed again.”
Yang Hui also chuckled. “With him at the bottom, I feel more at ease.”
In the corner.
An old man with a scruffy beard was sprawled on a chair, snoring loudly.
A wine gourd hung at his waist, its surface worn smooth, indicating frequent use.
As they spoke.
The disciples had already begun to sit in meditation, striving to sense the spiritual energy.
Ye Danxia was no exception.
Her posture was the most standard among the new disciples, following the diagram strictly.
Zhao Wuji nodded approvingly.
Excellent. As expected of a Celestial Spirit Root.
She would undoubtedly take first place in this test.
He wondered who would come in second?
Zhao Wuji’s gaze swept over the disciples.
Then.
His gaze halted.
While all the other disciples had already sat cross-legged, the lone figure standing became conspicuous.
Yun Jin stood there, her hand rummaging through the bag she carried.
(End of Chapter)