Two days had passed since Wang Mei delivered a message to her father. However, there was no response. Lin Changsheng, on the other hand, relaxed gently in his chair.
"If Wang Mei's father doesn't come in three days, I might have to rethink my cultivation strategies. Perhaps I'll consider buying a book from the system; after all, I can't go out from here even if I wasn't punished."
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Suddenly, three sharp knocks echoed through the courtyard. Wang Mei rushed to open the door. Upon doing so, she found the butler bringing food items. Wang Mei bowed her head, and the butler returned the gesture.
"Is the young master inside?" the butler asked while handing over the food materials.
"The young master is inside. Do you have any message to pass on?"
"No, not at all. However, a few hours ago, a disciple from the Spring Immortal Sect came to drop off a low-level breathing technique. Tell me, is the young master planning to cultivate?"
Wang Mei nodded slightly.
"Is that so? He doesn't have spirit roots, but he wants to try something out. This might actually cool the clan's anger. It's too bad the young master is the only one without spirit roots," the butler thought before speaking one last time.
"Please say hello to the young master for me."
"Of course, I will," Wang Mei replied. She closed the door and hurried back inside.
"Young master, my father brought the low-level breathing technique you were searching for."
Wang Mei handed the breathing technique to Lin Changsheng. As soon as Lin Changsheng held onto the technique, the system chimed.
[Ding!]
[ Detecting a low-level Sun Breathing Technique ]
[Searching for a High-Level Sun Breathing Technique in the Infinite Library]
[Host, there's a high-level Yang Breathing Technique in the Infinite Library of the Astral Archive.]
[Would you like to buy it?]
"How much is it?" Lin Changsheng asked calmly.
[Book cost: 1 year of lifespan.]
"If I spend one more year, I'll have 39 years of lifespan left. No problem. Give me the technique."
[One year has been subtracted from the host.]
[ Yang Enlightened Technique: After thousands of years of cultivation, an Immortal found enlightenment, gaining pure understanding in the path of collecting energy from the sun. With this breathing technique, as long as there is Sun, there's energy.]
Lin Changsheng's body grew stiffer, as if life itself had been drained from him. His chin developed a slight stubble, barely noticeable at first glance.
"But I didn't anticipate this. If I'm using the same breathing technique as a normal cultivation technique, how can I cultivate the ten meridians instead of Qi condensation?"
[You need Qi Meridian Pills; otherwise, you will only break through Qi condensation, which is impossible without spirit roots.]
"Why didn't you tell me, system?"
[I did; you just never listened.]
[You have 39 years of lifespan left.]
Lin Changsheng felt sceptical, but he understood it was necessary. He needed to purchase Qi Meridian Pills.
"Alright, I need one box of Qi Meridian Pills."
[One box of Qi Meridian Pills.]
[Cost: 1 year of lifespan.]
"Accepted."
Suddenly, a large box of Qi Meridian Pills appeared in front of Lin Changsheng, startling Wang Mei.
"Young master, what was that?" she asked, curiosity piqued. Her interest in Lin Changsheng's cultivation had grown ever since he mentioned it two days ago.
"From today, I'm going to be your cultivation master," Lin Changsheng announced.
"Since you have no spirit roots like me, I'm going to teach you how to cultivate using another path, but on one condition."
"What condition, master? I would like to know," Wang Mei exclaimed, excited.
"I want you to become my disciple."
Wang Mei's eyes widened as she realised something significant.
'This wasn't what I was expecting. Is the young master for real?'
After considering for a moment, she replied, "Okay, young master, I will be your disciple."
Lin Changsheng nodded, a smile on his face.
Suddenly, a new system prompt appeared before Lin Changsheng.
[Ding!]
[Mission Accomplished: You have gained a new disciple.]
[You have been rewarded with the Eyes of Truth.]
[Eyes of Truth: You can now see the loyalty, talent, and cultivation realm for a cultivation path.]
"What is this? Let me test it out," Lin Changsheng thought, his eyes shimmering with blue light as he looked at Wang Mei with an emotionless expression.
[Name: Wang Mei]
[Age: 17 / 85]
[Race: Human]
[Body: Immortal Sword Body (Locked)]
[Cultivation: None]
[Spirit Root Talent Path: None]
[Heavenly Way Cultivation Path: Top Notch]
[Loyalty: 40%]
[Divine Abilities: None]
[Techniques: None]
[Status: Normal]
' "This is just like the status windows I see in novels; this is so cool."
Lin Changsheng confirmed two things about Ming Wei. The first was that her 40 per cent loyalty meant she could betray him at any time, and the second was that she was very talented.
But what is the Heavenly Way?
[Would you like to process this information? It will cost 50,000 years of lifespan.]
[You will be able to learn more about the Heavenly Dao and the Heavenly Way.]
"No way? Why is it so costly?"
"At this rate, I might actually die before I achieve my goal of becoming immortal."
"Alright, can I use the Eye of Truth for myself?"
Lin Changsheng was in deep thought. He then stretched out his hand and activated the [Eye of Truth]. A new system panel with words only he could see appeared immediately:
[Name: Lin Changsheng]
[Age: 18/38]
[Race: Human]
[Cultivation: None]
[Physique: Normal]
[Talent: Low (Can be evolved with lifespan sacrifice)]
[Technique: None]
[Divine Abilities: None]
[Unique Title: Sage of the Astral Archive]
[Abilities: Infinite Books, Infinite Weapons, Lifespan Sacrifice (Please purchase more books/artefacts with lifespan to begin cultivation)]
After seeing his stats, Lin Changsheng couldn't help but laugh it off. If he wanted to grow stronger faster, he could use lifespan sacrifice. If he wanted access to any treasure or book in the world, he just had to purchase it with his lifespan.
But he began to wonder: Is immortality really possible with this system?
Well, nothing would happen if he just sat there; he had to work hard and see.