Chapter 20
[Okay, host, I'll do the thing that will make you look cool!]
"I'm going to file a complaint right now about your talent discrimination!"
Shen Shu'an was indignant; this was utterly against her humanitarian principles.
More importantly, Shen Shu'an knew very well that without the system, she would most likely be just average in terms of talent.
In short, this system speaks venomously, it hurt her!
[Hmm... Host, would you like to cancel this rule?]
[If you cancel this rule, the emotion points you just acquired will become 30 and 50 points, and the previously collected 800 emotion points will be reduced to 350 points. Do you confirm?]
Shen Shu'an immediately felt a sharp pain in her chest. Ouch, it hurts so much.
The system's move hit her right in the heart and the Ren and Du meridians!
"How could this be!... Oh well, it's fine this way too."
Shen Shu'an uttered these words with immense grief, then closed her eyes tightly.
Dear fellow monks, it's not that I don't want to stand with you.
The system's tactics are too sophisticated; I, weak and pitiful, am powerless to resist and have already fallen into its vortex.
Waaah, QAQ.
The afternoon basic training class passed by amidst Shen Shu'an's incessant use of dragon language.
It is worth mentioning that, through Long Yan's teachings, Shen Shu'an learned another way to condense magical power.
She has an ice-attribute spiritual root, and her magic power is inherently ice-attribute. However, through today's lesson, Shen Shu'an learned how to reverse her magic power into a fire attribute.
Of course, the consumption involved is at least ten times greater than usual.
Although Shen Shuan felt that this seemed to be of little use, it might come in handy at a crucial moment?
For example, something about being trapped alone in a secret realm... This is what Professor Longyan said, in a very serious manner.
On his way home after class, Shen Shuan continued to mutter to himself as he practiced the Dragon Language, while the progress bar on the system panel, representing the task completion rate, reached 10%.
Even during what should have been a cozy dinner time, Xiaolong quickly finished his meal and then continued to bury himself in his studies.
Nian Qiuhua and Shen Wuming watched from the sidelines, completely bewildered but also impressed, and dared not disturb them.
Only when they saw that Shen Shu'an was foaming at the mouth did they quickly offer her tea.
"Nianhua, do you think An'an is under too much pressure on Dragon Island?"
Shen Wuming looked on with great concern as he watched Shen Shu'an practice the Dragon Language as if he were possessed. The heart of an old father was filled with anxiety.
He was pleased when his child worked hard, but he also worried when his child worked too hard.
But judging from his experience living on Dragon Island, it seems the dragons didn't put any pressure on the young dragons. On the contrary, they seemed to pamper them quite a bit.
When he and his wife went out for a stroll today, they encountered several dragons, who all asked him about An'er.
They seemed to care even more than their own parents.
Even around the cave, dragons lingered in the clouds, secretly watching over and protecting An'er.
An'er was clearly very well taken care of on Dragon Island.
Could it be that there is something they, as outsiders, do not know, which is why the children are studying so hard?
Nian Qiuhua shook her head in confusion upon hearing this, unable to figure out the reason either, and poured Shen Shu'an another cup of spiritual tea.
The couple remained silent, pondered, and finally, seeing Shen Shu'an working so hard, they couldn't help but sit down cross-legged and begin practicing their internal energy.
……
Time always flies when you're working hard.
At night, Shen Shuan finally stopped talking, which had been going on since noon. She smacked her lips and face, feeling a bit sore.
A whole day of sweat and effort, a little enlightenment, and I've mastered the most effortless dragon language pronunciation technique!
Shen Shuan lay exhausted on the bed and brought up the system panel.
Seeing the message "[Task completion progress 45%]", I felt that all my hard work that day was worth it, and I nodded in satisfaction.
Great! In just one more day, I'll be able to acquire mastery of Dragon Language!
Wait, that's not right.
and many more.
Calculating the points, it seems that even without doing this task, just relying on the points from daily tasks and the conversion of emotion points, I can probably get Dragon Language Mastery by tomorrow.
Instantly, Shen Shuan frowned, realizing that this matter was far from simple.
The little white dragon lay on the bed, and two seconds later let out a childish roar: "Roar!"
Sure enough, something unseen was plotting against her and putting pressure on her!
Ugh, you stinky duck!
Shen Shu'an was so angry that her teeth itched, but she still had to hold back and recite the "Dragon Breath Technique" two more times.
Because just now, the line of text "[Beep, host stress value has risen to 45...]" quietly appeared before her eyes.
This is a rare efficiency buff; if you don't use it now, it'll be gone soon.
Only the system silently wiped away its cold sweat, phew, it almost got scolded.
But while practicing in this angry state, after an hour, Shen Shuan suddenly felt a lightness all over his body.
With a "poof," it was as if an invisible shackle had quietly dissolved inside her body, without any pain or difficulty, only a feeling of clarity and comfort.
The barrier to the first level of Qi Refining was completely broken down smoothly.
Shen Shu'an: "?"
"Duck, did I just break through to a higher level?"
But is it that simple?
I didn't feel any constraints, bottlenecks, or meridian barriers at all.
It was just a very ordinary, routine practice of the "Dragon Breath Technique".
Oh, thinking about it carefully, there are still differences.
Today, she spent the entire day cultivating in her dragon form, and she also had a buff that increased her cultivation efficiency.
In an instant, Shen Shu'an's mind became clear, and he gained a profound understanding.
"Oh! In my human form, I'm just an ordinary genius, but in my dragon form, I'm an unparalleled genius!"
Under the influence of the 'Dragon Affinity' talent, her abilities in dragon form are simply terrifying!
"hiss."
Shen Shuan couldn't help but gasp.
But soon Shen Shuan burst into tears again, realizing that her natural talent was lacking, and why did they keep reminding her?
Alas, even geniuses have different levels.
This time, the system finally dared to speak: [Congratulations, host, you have broken through to the second level of Qi Refining at 1:00 AM on September 5th!]
[This will be recorded in the 'Host's Major Events Logbook'. Breaking through a realm in just two days of cultivation is unprecedented. Host, you're amazing!]
[Host, you can put on a big show tomorrow and rake in tons of emotional points!]
Shen Shu'an: "?"
Although it's a good thing, she hasn't even caused trouble for Ya Ya yet, but Ya Ya is already jumping out and happy?
"Duckling, don't say anything, you're being very dishonest!"
As Shen Shu'an continued circulating his cultivation technique, he mentally cursed the system.
"Now, I, the Dragon, am going to interrogate you properly!"
"Duck, have you been setting me up these past few days, huh?"
[Beep, host, please, Heaven, discern the loyal from the treacherous!]
[Host, you've been practicing dragon language diligently all day. Has your fluency improved?]
[And once the task is completed, the points belong to the host, right? This system has truly gone to great lengths, host!]
Listening to the system's explanation, Shen Shu'an finished her practice and looked up. What it said was indeed true.
But I always feel like I'm being played by this guy!
Clearly, that's not how her script was written!
After thinking for a long time, Shen Shuan curled up into a plump donut shape and burrowed herself into the quilt.
"Hmph, system, give me a plan to shock everyone tomorrow and ruthlessly exploit my cultivation level!"
"Also, make a good note of my breakthrough time, report it, and try to improve my credit score, understand?"
[Okay, host, Duck will do what makes you look incredibly sophisticated!]
[As requested by the host, the following methods are available...]
Shen Shu'an was indignant; this was utterly against her humanitarian principles.
More importantly, Shen Shu'an knew very well that without the system, she would most likely be just average in terms of talent.
In short, this system speaks venomously, it hurt her!
[Hmm... Host, would you like to cancel this rule?]
[If you cancel this rule, the emotion points you just acquired will become 30 and 50 points, and the previously collected 800 emotion points will be reduced to 350 points. Do you confirm?]
Shen Shu'an immediately felt a sharp pain in her chest. Ouch, it hurts so much.
The system's move hit her right in the heart and the Ren and Du meridians!
"How could this be!... Oh well, it's fine this way too."
Shen Shu'an uttered these words with immense grief, then closed her eyes tightly.
Dear fellow monks, it's not that I don't want to stand with you.
The system's tactics are too sophisticated; I, weak and pitiful, am powerless to resist and have already fallen into its vortex.
Waaah, QAQ.
The afternoon basic training class passed by amidst Shen Shu'an's incessant use of dragon language.
It is worth mentioning that, through Long Yan's teachings, Shen Shu'an learned another way to condense magical power.
She has an ice-attribute spiritual root, and her magic power is inherently ice-attribute. However, through today's lesson, Shen Shu'an learned how to reverse her magic power into a fire attribute.
Of course, the consumption involved is at least ten times greater than usual.
Although Shen Shuan felt that this seemed to be of little use, it might come in handy at a crucial moment?
For example, something about being trapped alone in a secret realm... This is what Professor Longyan said, in a very serious manner.
On his way home after class, Shen Shuan continued to mutter to himself as he practiced the Dragon Language, while the progress bar on the system panel, representing the task completion rate, reached 10%.
Even during what should have been a cozy dinner time, Xiaolong quickly finished his meal and then continued to bury himself in his studies.
Nian Qiuhua and Shen Wuming watched from the sidelines, completely bewildered but also impressed, and dared not disturb them.
Only when they saw that Shen Shu'an was foaming at the mouth did they quickly offer her tea.
"Nianhua, do you think An'an is under too much pressure on Dragon Island?"
Shen Wuming looked on with great concern as he watched Shen Shu'an practice the Dragon Language as if he were possessed. The heart of an old father was filled with anxiety.
He was pleased when his child worked hard, but he also worried when his child worked too hard.
But judging from his experience living on Dragon Island, it seems the dragons didn't put any pressure on the young dragons. On the contrary, they seemed to pamper them quite a bit.
When he and his wife went out for a stroll today, they encountered several dragons, who all asked him about An'er.
They seemed to care even more than their own parents.
Even around the cave, dragons lingered in the clouds, secretly watching over and protecting An'er.
An'er was clearly very well taken care of on Dragon Island.
Could it be that there is something they, as outsiders, do not know, which is why the children are studying so hard?
Nian Qiuhua shook her head in confusion upon hearing this, unable to figure out the reason either, and poured Shen Shu'an another cup of spiritual tea.
The couple remained silent, pondered, and finally, seeing Shen Shu'an working so hard, they couldn't help but sit down cross-legged and begin practicing their internal energy.
……
Time always flies when you're working hard.
At night, Shen Shuan finally stopped talking, which had been going on since noon. She smacked her lips and face, feeling a bit sore.
A whole day of sweat and effort, a little enlightenment, and I've mastered the most effortless dragon language pronunciation technique!
Shen Shuan lay exhausted on the bed and brought up the system panel.
Seeing the message "[Task completion progress 45%]", I felt that all my hard work that day was worth it, and I nodded in satisfaction.
Great! In just one more day, I'll be able to acquire mastery of Dragon Language!
Wait, that's not right.
and many more.
Calculating the points, it seems that even without doing this task, just relying on the points from daily tasks and the conversion of emotion points, I can probably get Dragon Language Mastery by tomorrow.
Instantly, Shen Shuan frowned, realizing that this matter was far from simple.
The little white dragon lay on the bed, and two seconds later let out a childish roar: "Roar!"
Sure enough, something unseen was plotting against her and putting pressure on her!
Ugh, you stinky duck!
Shen Shu'an was so angry that her teeth itched, but she still had to hold back and recite the "Dragon Breath Technique" two more times.
Because just now, the line of text "[Beep, host stress value has risen to 45...]" quietly appeared before her eyes.
This is a rare efficiency buff; if you don't use it now, it'll be gone soon.
Only the system silently wiped away its cold sweat, phew, it almost got scolded.
But while practicing in this angry state, after an hour, Shen Shuan suddenly felt a lightness all over his body.
With a "poof," it was as if an invisible shackle had quietly dissolved inside her body, without any pain or difficulty, only a feeling of clarity and comfort.
The barrier to the first level of Qi Refining was completely broken down smoothly.
Shen Shu'an: "?"
"Duck, did I just break through to a higher level?"
But is it that simple?
I didn't feel any constraints, bottlenecks, or meridian barriers at all.
It was just a very ordinary, routine practice of the "Dragon Breath Technique".
Oh, thinking about it carefully, there are still differences.
Today, she spent the entire day cultivating in her dragon form, and she also had a buff that increased her cultivation efficiency.
In an instant, Shen Shu'an's mind became clear, and he gained a profound understanding.
"Oh! In my human form, I'm just an ordinary genius, but in my dragon form, I'm an unparalleled genius!"
Under the influence of the 'Dragon Affinity' talent, her abilities in dragon form are simply terrifying!
"hiss."
Shen Shuan couldn't help but gasp.
But soon Shen Shuan burst into tears again, realizing that her natural talent was lacking, and why did they keep reminding her?
Alas, even geniuses have different levels.
This time, the system finally dared to speak: [Congratulations, host, you have broken through to the second level of Qi Refining at 1:00 AM on September 5th!]
[This will be recorded in the 'Host's Major Events Logbook'. Breaking through a realm in just two days of cultivation is unprecedented. Host, you're amazing!]
[Host, you can put on a big show tomorrow and rake in tons of emotional points!]
Shen Shu'an: "?"
Although it's a good thing, she hasn't even caused trouble for Ya Ya yet, but Ya Ya is already jumping out and happy?
"Duckling, don't say anything, you're being very dishonest!"
As Shen Shu'an continued circulating his cultivation technique, he mentally cursed the system.
"Now, I, the Dragon, am going to interrogate you properly!"
"Duck, have you been setting me up these past few days, huh?"
[Beep, host, please, Heaven, discern the loyal from the treacherous!]
[Host, you've been practicing dragon language diligently all day. Has your fluency improved?]
[And once the task is completed, the points belong to the host, right? This system has truly gone to great lengths, host!]
Listening to the system's explanation, Shen Shu'an finished her practice and looked up. What it said was indeed true.
But I always feel like I'm being played by this guy!
Clearly, that's not how her script was written!
After thinking for a long time, Shen Shuan curled up into a plump donut shape and burrowed herself into the quilt.
"Hmph, system, give me a plan to shock everyone tomorrow and ruthlessly exploit my cultivation level!"
"Also, make a good note of my breakthrough time, report it, and try to improve my credit score, understand?"
[Okay, host, Duck will do what makes you look incredibly sophisticated!]
[As requested by the host, the following methods are available...]