Being an immortal cultivator has its perks.
If I was the same person as nineteen months ago, I would have looked like a wet dog on the streets. Now, I still look damn good.
…
Enough with these narcissistic punchlines.
I am slowly inheriting Madam Herta's knack for it.
My eyes scanned the people around.
{Overall Strength: Mortal}
{Overall Strength: Mortal}
{Overall Strength: Mortal}
…
Information is processed instantly. My "appraisal" skill granted by [Encompassing Eyes] became a beast of its own.
Aside from this normal state, I can enter the causal state at any time. I can isolate others' causal lines and focus on the "complete" causal lines of a single person. The greater their strength and influence, the more spiritual qi and mental power I had to exert.
Nevertheless, everything's fine with the normal state.
I took the time to seek shelter. The cold wind and my wet clothes did not pose a threat to my health.
After sitting on a bus stop shed, I continued exploring with my upgraded [Xinhai Sutra].
Overall, there are two new things.
First is the appearance of the "Deduction Power". It allows me to instantly deduce information. As long as my knowledge base suffices, its information will instantly come up in full detail. The only downside is mental power consumption.
I can reduce its performance from "instant" to "a few seconds" to resolve this issue. It's still leagues ahead of my previous performance.
Due to the "Deduction Power", my [Encompassing Eyes] gained a strengthened passive state and a monstrous active state.
Second is the appearance of the "Encompassing Sea" within my dantian. It is a mysterious space similar to the other two techniques.
As long as I place a 'thought' inside, it will automatically operate according to my ideas. It is similar to making a mental clone, but only with learning capabilities. This is best used in studying techniques, spells, and recipes.
This does not affect my daily life. This passive improvement can be stacked with my own active learning to create a better effect.
With my current strength, placing five 'thoughts' is the limit. That means five techniques can be learned automatically—or a single technique being focused on by five thoughts.
This is why [Great Accomplishment] of main cultivation techniques is a game-changer. Every technique given by the golden orb is the "highest level" there is. It is nothing short of a golden finger for other transmigrators.
True Immortal techniques work this way.
Just then, a brand new 'thought', or rather, notification came to my mind.
{Two Phase Art: Entry > Small Accomplishment}
No shit.
The long awaited upgrade arrived.
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"...ine?"
"Ah, yes, I am fine…"
Kiana snapped out of her daze. They are currently inside the subspace within the imaginary space. The low fifth grade spirit vein made it extremely comfortable for her to stay around.
Though, it's not the only comfortable place for Kiana. Being around Shi Tian is a hundred times better than this.
"...lips."
"..?"
"No, nothing!"
She felt panicked inwardly. Her inner thoughts spilled out from her mouth.
'That stinky old man..!'
Ever since the parent-meeting two days ago, Kiana's mind could not be at peace. The word "kiss" kept on appearing in her mind the most.
She wondered how it felt.
This also made her more determined to keep Shi Tian by her side. The sight of him carrying Raiden Mei made her feel very threatened.
It wasn't just Mei. Seele is also very beautiful. The spawn rate of "beautiful girls" around him is at an all time high!
"Look carefully. This is my first time trying it out. I have a feeling you can pull it off using your Herrscher Power."
"Yeah…"
Shi Tian noticed her noncommittal answer.
'I still couldn't read the Tuna's thoughts…'
Despite this, he carried on his actions.
After going back to the orphanage, he asked Kiana to bring him to the imaginary space. The upgraded [Encompassing Eyes] allowed him to delve into another cultivation side art: Qi Gazing.
It is the act of extracting various energies hidden within special high-dimensional layers. The Purple Qi, for example, is one such resource. It can cleanse the body of impurities and pill residues, heal birth defects, remove deep injuries, and so on.
There are a lot of special resources like the Purple Qi. It is a goldmine for this world that lacks resources.
The only requirement for Qi Gazing is the [Qi-Observing Eyes]. It is needed to 'locate' the said special dimensions. It can be gained by using a set of spiritual materials… which Shi Tian doesn't have.
The [Great Accomplishment] of [Xinhai Sutra] circumvents that requirement.
Hum-!
Crack-!
A slit in space appeared. It has a black color and looks like an open zipper. Countless colorful lights could be seen from within.
Shi Tian's golden eyes flashed. He placed his right hand inside the space slit and "grabbed" something
Buzz-!
When he retracted his hand, a string of purple air was present between his index finger and thumb. His entire hand is coated with spiritual consciousness to hold this 'air' in place.
{Purple Qi}
Grade: Peak Third Grade
Traits: Healing effect effective for non-cultivators; limb-restoration; hidden injuries; comprehension boost for fire-related spells…
"Let's try heading outside your subspace."
"Um."
The duo went out to the normal imaginary space. Shi Tian tried to pull it off again, but this time, he found nothing.
'It only exists within the spirit vein…'
Shi Tian began teaching Kiana how to do Qi Gazing.
"The space where these resources lie is like a specific radio frequency. The [Qi-Observing Eyes] is a radio that catches that special frequency. It's not enough to create a slit in space. You have to find the specific "place"... the "layer" that houses those resources…"
True to Kiana's Herrscher Authority, she was able to manipulate the void and find the special dimension where the special types of Qi lie.
Due to the special qi's nature, the two did not take much. Storing it required special containers they did not have. If it was left unattended, it would dissipate to nothingness.
"Give it to your father. He can regain his lost arm with it."
"Really?!"
Kiana's heart skipped a beat. She was naturally happy to be able to help her father. She is the one who caused him trouble, after all.
Inevitably, she recalled her father's words once again.
'Is kissing a big deal..?'
Her mind started to become a chaotic mess. The thoughts about "kissing" emerged for the nth time. In Siegfried's eyes, the two are a bonafide couple. The only step remaining is to become one for real.
'Ah, whatever! I like him! There's nothing wrong with it..!'
After a round of convincing herself, Kiana made her choice.
She used her Herrscher Power to appear right in front of him. The distance between their faces are closed in an instant.
Shi Tian looked at her blankly. Kiana chose to wear her Flamescion outfit whenever the two of them are alone. Her beautiful face was reflected in his eyes.
Time soon stopped.
A soft sensation appeared on his lips. Kiana's eyes were closed during the ordeal, but not Shi Tian's.
It is without a doubt, a kiss.
Today, the Tuna marked her sovereignty.
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A/N: Thus marks the beginning to the real romance aspect of this fic. Do not forget the nature of MC's ten elements spirit root and main cultivation technique (shrugs).