Chapter 68
"Oh dear, I haven't slept tonight, and neither has Xuan Yi."
"Duck!"
Shen Shuan rushed straight to the bedroom, still in her dragon form, and roared as she leaped onto the bed.
[Host, I'm here!]
Duck has been waiting for a long time and is now extremely excited.
Shen Shu'an coiled the dough into a donut shape and nodded firmly: "Duckling, I want to add some!"
"But wait, let me see what's going on with these two techniques first."
First, Shen Shu'an closed his eyes and began to peruse the "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" that Mingyan Divine Lord had just implanted into his mind.
The "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" is a high-grade Heavenly Rank cultivation method created by the Heavenly Heart Divine Lord. The character "ice" is taken from the Divine Lord's name.
This technique requires a high level of comprehension. If one uses an ice-attribute spiritual object to assist in its operation, the progress will be accelerated.
This practice cultivates both inner and outer qualities, shaping one's character and Daoist mind simultaneously. During practice, all past experiences, obsessions, and distracting thoughts will surface, refining one's true nature millions of times. Only those with unwavering willpower can practice this method.
After achieving success, the cultivator's mind becomes as still as water, their spirit and soul become solid, and they remain unmoved by any disturbances.
Shen Shu'an: "?"
Shen Shu'an frowned, sensing that this was not a simple matter.
Moreover, all the past events are resurfacing? I want to see what's going on.
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Shen Shu'an immediately tried to circulate the "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique".
In an instant, Shen Shuan felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his body suddenly stiffened.
In an instant, she felt as if she were back in her past life, back in the orphanage when she was three years old, with caregivers and older sisters and aunts reaching out to her.
"Little Shu'an, come here, this is something your sister specially saved for you!"
Little Shen Shuan obediently went over, took the chocolate with filling, carefully peeled off the foil, and put it in her mouth.
Sweet white chocolate coated with coconut jelly crumbs slowly melts and spreads in your mouth, until it reaches the sweet and sour dried strawberries inside.
Little Shen Shuan was a little sour, and covered her mouth with an "Ouch!" while frowning.
The volunteer sister beside her laughed and affectionately touched Shen Shu'an's little face: "Haha, is it delicious?"
The sourness had subsided, and Xiao Shen Shu'an nodded with a smile, her eyes sparkling, "Mmm, delicious!"
"That's good. One for each child, two for you, and hide the last one well!"
Xiao Shen Shuan took the candy, ignoring the candy in her hand, and gazed intently at the gentle, smiling face before her.
It was just a day, a week, a month, until she forgot that precious memory, and the gentle-smiling older sister never came again.
The orphanage is still constantly visited by kind-hearted volunteers. Some may come often, some may come once or twice, and some may just be passing by.
Shen Shu'an was extremely grateful, truly grateful, but she didn't know when it started, she longed for stability.
Longing for a stable, warm home, and people who will never change or disappear.
[…Beep, the host's current stress level has decreased to 20 points, increasing cultivation efficiency by 20%.]
Looking at Shen Shu'an, who sometimes frowned and sometimes smiled, Ya Ya felt very complicated.
But the system doesn't cry; it can't shed a few tears. In the end, it just outputs a few lines of gibberish in the background.
Finally, as time passed and dusk fell—
[Beep, host's current stress level has risen to 80 points...] At that moment, Shen Shuan's aura suddenly trembled, and his eyes opened.
The foundation has been laid to three levels, and it's complete.
The "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" was also completed.
Shen Shu'an, still catching her breath, patted her chest.
"Phew, that was terrifying! I almost had to take the college entrance exam again."
The exam was a nightmare; I knew nothing, I'd forgotten everything. I was sweating buckets, my heart was pounding, I was under immense pressure.
At this moment, Duck Duck weakly spoke up: [Host, are you alright? Are you okay?]
Despite the mechanical system voice, Shen Shuan could still detect worry and concern in it.
Shen Shu'an slapped her thigh, gritting her teeth with a mixture of love and hate, and said, "Great! This technique is amazing!"
"Perfectly adapted to the stress value system, it's really hot."
Duck: [...]
Is the host's mental state really okay?
"Duck, my stress level has successfully increased, shouldn't you be happy?"
"Huh? Weren't you always trying to put pressure on me at the beginning?"
Shen Shuan smiled and flipped open the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" book next to him, teasingly.
[…Beep, host, the duck has changed.]
[Now, more than successfully stressing the host, DuckDuck cares about the host's health, both psychologically and physically.]
Shen Shuan was taken aback, and looked up from the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" manual. His expression immediately softened and relaxed.
"Duck, don't worry, I'm fine."
Do you know what it means to survive a disaster?
Shen Shuan felt ashamed and silently wiped the sweat from her forehead. One second she was taking the college entrance exam and the next she was cultivating immortality.
Overall, this skill is quite beneficial to physical and mental health... right?
Moreover, this technique can also remind her of warm memories lost in her childhood, and it perfectly matches the system's stress value system.
And once the cultivation technique stops, the pressure stops, and he's back to being a hero in the blink of an eye. Shen Shu'an both loves and hates him.
"Duck, I wasn't lying to you, this technique is really something!"
As Shen Shu'an spoke, he carefully contemplated his current state of mind, and it truly was as the cultivation technique described, bringing peace and tranquility.
[Phew, host, I'm relieved to hear you say that.]
[The host currently has a total of 4125 points. Rest assured, the system is always there to support you.]
[However, considering the host's physical and mental health, it is recommended that the host learn the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" tomorrow. Host, it is already 3 a.m.]
Shen Shuan was startled and immediately put the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" in his hand aside, looking out the window at the sky.
"What? It's already that late?"
【Yes host. 】
[Ding! 800 Xuan Yi emotion points have been collected, which have been converted into 160 points.]
Shen Shu'an was taken aback again: "?"
After a few seconds of silence, the little white dragon on the bed transformed into human form, silently got off the bed, pushed open the door, and walked towards the courtyard.
What's going on, Xuan Yi? It's 3 a.m. and you're still not asleep. What are you doing?
But somehow I'm also quite pleased; he knows how to work hard, kid.
Shen Shuan shook her head, smiled, and walked outside.
……
A few minutes later, Xuan Yi opened the door and looked at Shen Shu'an outside with a puzzled expression.
Shen Shu'an propped herself up on the door with one hand, raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, I'm not asleep tonight, and neither are you."
Xuan Yi: "..."
He gazed quietly at the girl shrouded in moonlight before him.
Sometimes, I really don't know what she's thinking.
Shen Shuan rushed straight to the bedroom, still in her dragon form, and roared as she leaped onto the bed.
[Host, I'm here!]
Duck has been waiting for a long time and is now extremely excited.
Shen Shu'an coiled the dough into a donut shape and nodded firmly: "Duckling, I want to add some!"
"But wait, let me see what's going on with these two techniques first."
First, Shen Shu'an closed his eyes and began to peruse the "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" that Mingyan Divine Lord had just implanted into his mind.
The "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" is a high-grade Heavenly Rank cultivation method created by the Heavenly Heart Divine Lord. The character "ice" is taken from the Divine Lord's name.
This technique requires a high level of comprehension. If one uses an ice-attribute spiritual object to assist in its operation, the progress will be accelerated.
This practice cultivates both inner and outer qualities, shaping one's character and Daoist mind simultaneously. During practice, all past experiences, obsessions, and distracting thoughts will surface, refining one's true nature millions of times. Only those with unwavering willpower can practice this method.
After achieving success, the cultivator's mind becomes as still as water, their spirit and soul become solid, and they remain unmoved by any disturbances.
Shen Shu'an: "?"
Shen Shu'an frowned, sensing that this was not a simple matter.
Moreover, all the past events are resurfacing? I want to see what's going on.
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Shen Shu'an immediately tried to circulate the "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique".
In an instant, Shen Shuan felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his body suddenly stiffened.
In an instant, she felt as if she were back in her past life, back in the orphanage when she was three years old, with caregivers and older sisters and aunts reaching out to her.
"Little Shu'an, come here, this is something your sister specially saved for you!"
Little Shen Shuan obediently went over, took the chocolate with filling, carefully peeled off the foil, and put it in her mouth.
Sweet white chocolate coated with coconut jelly crumbs slowly melts and spreads in your mouth, until it reaches the sweet and sour dried strawberries inside.
Little Shen Shuan was a little sour, and covered her mouth with an "Ouch!" while frowning.
The volunteer sister beside her laughed and affectionately touched Shen Shu'an's little face: "Haha, is it delicious?"
The sourness had subsided, and Xiao Shen Shu'an nodded with a smile, her eyes sparkling, "Mmm, delicious!"
"That's good. One for each child, two for you, and hide the last one well!"
Xiao Shen Shuan took the candy, ignoring the candy in her hand, and gazed intently at the gentle, smiling face before her.
It was just a day, a week, a month, until she forgot that precious memory, and the gentle-smiling older sister never came again.
The orphanage is still constantly visited by kind-hearted volunteers. Some may come often, some may come once or twice, and some may just be passing by.
Shen Shu'an was extremely grateful, truly grateful, but she didn't know when it started, she longed for stability.
Longing for a stable, warm home, and people who will never change or disappear.
[…Beep, the host's current stress level has decreased to 20 points, increasing cultivation efficiency by 20%.]
Looking at Shen Shu'an, who sometimes frowned and sometimes smiled, Ya Ya felt very complicated.
But the system doesn't cry; it can't shed a few tears. In the end, it just outputs a few lines of gibberish in the background.
Finally, as time passed and dusk fell—
[Beep, host's current stress level has risen to 80 points...] At that moment, Shen Shuan's aura suddenly trembled, and his eyes opened.
The foundation has been laid to three levels, and it's complete.
The "Mysterious Ice Heavenly Heart Technique" was also completed.
Shen Shu'an, still catching her breath, patted her chest.
"Phew, that was terrifying! I almost had to take the college entrance exam again."
The exam was a nightmare; I knew nothing, I'd forgotten everything. I was sweating buckets, my heart was pounding, I was under immense pressure.
At this moment, Duck Duck weakly spoke up: [Host, are you alright? Are you okay?]
Despite the mechanical system voice, Shen Shuan could still detect worry and concern in it.
Shen Shu'an slapped her thigh, gritting her teeth with a mixture of love and hate, and said, "Great! This technique is amazing!"
"Perfectly adapted to the stress value system, it's really hot."
Duck: [...]
Is the host's mental state really okay?
"Duck, my stress level has successfully increased, shouldn't you be happy?"
"Huh? Weren't you always trying to put pressure on me at the beginning?"
Shen Shuan smiled and flipped open the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" book next to him, teasingly.
[…Beep, host, the duck has changed.]
[Now, more than successfully stressing the host, DuckDuck cares about the host's health, both psychologically and physically.]
Shen Shuan was taken aback, and looked up from the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" manual. His expression immediately softened and relaxed.
"Duck, don't worry, I'm fine."
Do you know what it means to survive a disaster?
Shen Shuan felt ashamed and silently wiped the sweat from her forehead. One second she was taking the college entrance exam and the next she was cultivating immortality.
Overall, this skill is quite beneficial to physical and mental health... right?
Moreover, this technique can also remind her of warm memories lost in her childhood, and it perfectly matches the system's stress value system.
And once the cultivation technique stops, the pressure stops, and he's back to being a hero in the blink of an eye. Shen Shu'an both loves and hates him.
"Duck, I wasn't lying to you, this technique is really something!"
As Shen Shu'an spoke, he carefully contemplated his current state of mind, and it truly was as the cultivation technique described, bringing peace and tranquility.
[Phew, host, I'm relieved to hear you say that.]
[The host currently has a total of 4125 points. Rest assured, the system is always there to support you.]
[However, considering the host's physical and mental health, it is recommended that the host learn the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" tomorrow. Host, it is already 3 a.m.]
Shen Shuan was startled and immediately put the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" in his hand aside, looking out the window at the sky.
"What? It's already that late?"
【Yes host. 】
[Ding! 800 Xuan Yi emotion points have been collected, which have been converted into 160 points.]
Shen Shu'an was taken aback again: "?"
After a few seconds of silence, the little white dragon on the bed transformed into human form, silently got off the bed, pushed open the door, and walked towards the courtyard.
What's going on, Xuan Yi? It's 3 a.m. and you're still not asleep. What are you doing?
But somehow I'm also quite pleased; he knows how to work hard, kid.
Shen Shuan shook her head, smiled, and walked outside.
……
A few minutes later, Xuan Yi opened the door and looked at Shen Shu'an outside with a puzzled expression.
Shen Shu'an propped herself up on the door with one hand, raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, I'm not asleep tonight, and neither are you."
Xuan Yi: "..."
He gazed quietly at the girl shrouded in moonlight before him.
Sometimes, I really don't know what she's thinking.