Newbie Welcome Event! Growth rate increased by 300% for the next 100 days!
300% growth rate.
I stared at the words, lost in thought.
Growth doesn't just mean physical growth, right?
That wouldn't be much of an advantage. My body is currently that of a young adult, and I can already fully utilize all the stats from the Pleasure World App. Given enough time, my physique will naturally fill out. There's no need for a growth buff.
The growth they're referring to here probably means strength.
In my understanding, this buff would allow me to achieve the results of three hours of training in just one hour.
But does it apply to more than just physical training? What about Qi or Internal Energy cultivation?
I haven't tested it yet, so I don't know. But if this growth buff also applies to Internal Energy cultivation...
Could I get a 300% boost from taking Spirit Medicine?
It was ambiguous. Gaining strength from Spirit Medicine could be considered growth, but it could also be seen as mere consumption.
It's definitely worth experimenting with.
If taking Spirit Medicine falls under the growth buff's influence, I can't afford to miss this opportunity.
I'm also curious about the VIP benefits... Why does it have to be Heavenly Jade?
To reach VIP Level 1, you must charge 100 Heavenly Jade.
Heavenly Jade is a pearl containing Spirit Energy, originating from the original work, Bright Ascension Chart. The Spirit Energy within can be extracted and used, but it's less effective than consuming Spirit Medicine. More often, it serves as a material for crafting special items.
Heavenly Jade also serves as currency.
One piece of Heavenly Jade is worth 100 taels of gold.
The average commoner's monthly income is about 10 taels of silver, and 100 taels of silver is equivalent to 1 tael of gold. In other words, 100 taels of gold is an amount most commoners would never even touch in their entire lives, no matter how hard they worked.
100 pieces of Heavenly Jade would be 10,000 taels of gold...
Let's assume I can somehow gather the money. The real problem is obtaining the Heavenly Jade itself.
Heavenly Jade contains Spirit Energy, making it difficult for ordinary people to acquire. Even if someone managed to obtain it, they'd likely have it stolen. This world is crawling with scumbags.
I need to at least possess the strength to protect Heavenly Jade.
...Ah, fuck. Why am I even thinking about this? I just need to get the Bright Ascension Chart and get back to reality.
I changed my clothes and stepped outside.
I had been focusing on gathering information.
I knew where the Bright Ascension Chart was located, but I knew nothing about this world. To me, it was a world I had only encountered through novels. Even the location of the Bright Ascension Chart was known to me only through a few sentences in the text.
To find the Bright Ascension Chart based on just a few sentences, I need to become somewhat familiar with this world.
That's why I wandered around the Meteor Sword Sect, gathering information. My methods included asking servants and martial artists, exploring the surroundings myself, and using drone cameras to observe the area.
Although my reputation had suffered, the efforts proved effective.
The servants and martial artists might have found me strange, but they never stopped me. After all, despite appearances, I was the Sect Leader's thirty-eighth child.
"With so many children, there's no special treatment. Just a bit more respect than others."
My father... no, this body's father, Seong Godan, was a man who showed little interest in his offspring. He believed children could be produced endlessly, and he certainly possessed the means to do so.
So he's not completely indifferent after all.
That day.
On the evening I fled the Silver Sword Division's dojo, I was summoned by Seong Godan.
I wasn't severely punished, only subjected to a few scoldings from Seong Godan.
If I were any other child, he might not have even bothered summoning me that day. He called me because I've reached the level of manipulating Qi.
Being able to manipulate Qi before the age of twenty was a talent worthy of being called a prodigy.
"I'd say I'm currently at the fifth level of the Entry Stage. Not quite first-rate, but definitely second-rate."
In the Bright Ascension Chart, the Human Realm is divided into seven stages:
Entry Stage - Will Manifestation Stage - Five Qi Stage - Three Peaks Stage - Creation Stage - Myriad Phenomena Stage - Immortal Ascension Stage.
The Entry Stage, where I currently reside, is the realm of sensing and manipulating Qi.
"What's interesting is that your lifespan increases with each stage you advance."
The Entry Stage grants a lifespan of 100 years. Reaching the Will Manifestation Stage adds 50 years, while the Five Qi Stage adds another 100 years.
For reference, Seong Godan, the Sect Leader of the Meteor Sword Sect, is at the third level of the Five Qi Stage.
He is currently 211 years old.
"Seong Godan is doomed. He's only got forty years left, and he's still stuck at the Five Qi Stage."
Still, Seong Godan doesn't seem to be giving up. Rumor has it he's been showing keen interest in all sorts of rare Spirit Medicines.
Maybe because the original work was rated for all ages, the powerhouses in this world are more obsessed with objects and longevity than women.
Seong Godan has seventeen concubines?
To me, that's not nearly enough.
If I were Seong Godan, I'd have at least a hundred concubines.
I've gathered almost all the information I can here... Time to head down to the city at the foot of the mountain.
Money's no problem.
Even if I don't get any pocket money, I can just sell some of the spices in my Inventory while concealing my identity.
"I don't need a lot of money yet. Just enough to enjoy myself."
I descended to the city below the Sect. After a few arguments with the gatekeepers, I eventually won. After all, there was no explicit ban on leaving the Sect.
"Heh heh... Scenes of gathering information from courtesans in Courtesan Houses are common in Martial Arts Novels."
As a bonus, I also wanted to see how beautiful the courtesans were.
Houduan City's premier Courtesan House, the Flying Fragrance Pavilion.
I've been attending the Flying Fragrance Pavilion almost without fail.
At first, I concealed my identity and sold a few spices. But as the saying goes, "a long tail invites trouble," and selling spices became a nuisance. So I borrowed money from a nearby merchant guild and headed straight for the Courtesan House.
The consequences?
I didn't think about them too deeply.
The Meteor Sword Sect will collapse soon anyway, thanks to Seong Godan's greed. Besides, once I obtain the Bright Ascension Chart, I'll have no regrets about leaving this world.
Courtesans were ranked by grade: low, mid, high, and top.
The grade was determined not only by appearance but also by their talents and conversational skills. Of course, appearance was the most crucial factor.
Low-grade courtesans were ordinary women, affordable enough for commoners to occasionally enjoy.
Mid-grade courtesans possessed exceptional beauty, and their prices were beyond the reach of ordinary commoners.
High-grade courtesans had beauty comparable to celebrities and exceptional talents.
Top-grade courtesans surpassed even real-world celebrities in beauty. They were considered the city's finest and primarily served high-ranking officials and nobles.
There were only five top-grade courtesans at the Flying Fragrance Pavilion, and reservations were essential to enjoy their company.
After waiting a full week, I finally managed to secure two top-grade courtesans and three high-grade courtesans. This indulgence cost me about five taels of gold, but I decided not to worry about the expense.
"Hehe, Young Master. You must be the famous Sacred Relic, aren't you?"
Ju Ye, a top-grade courtesan, leaned against my right arm, her voice dripping with flattery. Her name was likely an alias.
Well, names don't really matter.
I surveyed the five courtesans, including Ju Ye. Each possessed breathtaking beauty. Their impeccable training ensured they showed no hint of displeasure while attending to me true professionals.
"Yeah, it's a bit on the larger side. Want to see?"
I immediately pulled down my pants and whipped out my dick.
The courtesans' faces froze in shock as my member, far exceeding the average Asian size, came into view.
"Oh... it's huge! I've never seen anything this big before."
Their eyes darted nervously. It seemed they truly had never encountered a cock this massive. Feeling a surge of pride, I boasted, "This is why they call me a sacred object. Do you know Gaeyeong?"
"Gaeyeong is one of our courtesans, of course we know her~"
"Gaeyeong passed out after being impaled on my dick for three hours."
"We heard about that. Gaeyeong said it was... incredible."
I wasn't called a "sacred relic" simply because of my massive cock. I'm also exceptionally good in bed, a fact acknowledged by every courtesan who's shared my bed.
The courtesans before me now gaze at me with eyes brimming with anticipation. As courtesans, they've shared their bodies with countless men, but they've likely experienced truly satisfying sex only a handful of times.
After all, women generally find it harder to achieve sexual pleasure than men.
"Gaeyeong didn't just faint. She wet herself twice."
"W-wet herself...?"
"Well, experiencing it firsthand is better than hearing about it a hundred times. And since I'm already undressed, you can strip too if you're willing."
Ju Ye smiled, loosened her clothes with her own hands, and let the fabric slide away.
"Kyaa~."
Ju Ye let out a cute squeal, making it easy for the others to follow her lead. After Ju Ye undressed, I beckoned to the other courtesans, and they slipped out of their clothes as well.
A few minutes later, I watched Ju Ye dance in the center of the room, clad only in a thin, see-through fabric.
"Wow! It's like an immortal maiden has descended to earth to dance!"
There was no music, but her gestures and movements held me spellbound.
This isn't an ordinary dance. Is it some kind of martial art?
Not that it mattered to me. She wasn't exactly my enemy.
"Ah, I can't hold back any longer!"
They gathered around me, my stiffly erect cock twitching with anticipation.
"Kyaa~!"
Soon, the room filled with lewd sounds.
Bang!
I woke with a start as the door crashed open, jolting me from my sleep. I sat up, my eyes landing on Ju Ye, a top-grade courtesan, sleeping naked beside me on my right. The other courtesans must have left earlier, as none were present.
"My lady, what's all this commotion so early in the morning...?" I began irritably, but my words trailed off as I noticed the man standing in the doorway. He wore the uniform of the Meteor Sword Sect, a sword strapped to his waist, and a finger-joint-sized scar marred his left cheek.
"Early morning? The sun's been up for three shichen already! What kind of state are you in, Sung Yujin?!"
Seong Lian.
The fifth son of Seong Godan, a martial artist at the second level of Earthstride. Among Seong Godan's children, he was considered one of the most talented and promising talents.
"...Brother, what brings you here?"
"Father ordered me to bring you back. He said to break your legs if you resist and drag you back!"
I scratched my head. It was unexpected that Seong Godan would show any interest in me.
Could Seong Godan actually care about his children?
He was just an extra who appeared a few times in the original story and was never mentioned again, so I didn't know much about him. Maybe he thought I was tarnishing the reputation of the Meteor Sword Sect.
"What are you waiting for?! Do I really have to break your legs to make you come back?!"
"I'm just a bit weak this morning. I'll go willingly, so please calm down. You'll suffer a Qi deviation if you keep getting so angry."
"How can I not be angry when you're causing trouble?!"
"Yes, yes. I'm sorry."
I sat up in bed and swung my legs over the side.
Seong Lian flinched. His gaze was fixed on my groin, startled by the sheer size of my member, which remained impressively large even in its flaccid state.
"Brother, since you're already here... why don't you relieve yourself too?"
"...What?"
"You're not married yet, are you? And there aren't any suitable women in our sect..."
"You still haven't come to your senses..."
Seong Lian trailed off.
I had pulled back the bedcovers, revealing Ju Ye's body.
She was one of the top-grade courtesans in the Courtesan House, renowned for her voluptuous breasts and porcelain-white skin. Her arms and legs were flawless, sculpted to perfection. Even with my semen still dripping from her pussy, her innate sensuality remained undiminished.
I reached out and kneaded Ju Ye's breasts.
"Ah... ah..."
Ju Ye closed her eyes and instinctively twisted her body, moaning lewdly. I saw Seong Lian swallow hard.
"I'll... I'll wait outside. Get dressed quickly! Father is waiting!"
Seong Lian hurried out. As I slowly dressed, I wondered:
Is that bastard impotent? Or is it because I came in her pussy?
I wouldn't want to stick my dick into a pussy already filled with another man's cum either.