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This tree may look magical, but increasing comprehension? One must know that divine objects capable of enhancing comprehension have not appeared in tens of thousands of years. The only known treasure with such a property is the Enlightenment Tea, and clearly, this tree is not that.

Seeing the group confused, Zhao Yu didn't do much but stood there, observing the three handpicked attendants chosen by the manor's master.

Lalatina Celeste, Luna Hart, and Aurelius Liora noticed the gaze of this revered Sage Zhao Yu fixated on them. They could only grit their teeth and step forward, with Lalatina taking the lead by sitting under the tree.

Following her, Wu Ding Xi, Bui Tuyên, and Tô Khanh enthusiastically stepped up one by one. With the example set, the remaining people began moving, seating themselves around the tree.

When everyone was in position, Zhao Yu reflected on his memories before speaking:

"Place your tokens in front of you and think about why the token has yet to recognize you."

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Meanwhile, Noah, brimming with determination as he left the door, received a system notification mid-journey.

System Notification:

The rules you implemented are too rudimentary. The AI housekeeper system suggests additional regulations for manor members (excluding the ruling class). The proposed rules are as follows:

(Note: The host can modify any of the proposed rules at any time.)

A board full of text appeared before him.

'AI Housekeeper Suggestion'

-Confirm

'I have more pressing matters to handle. Reading this board is not worth my time. The AI housekeeper function should be reliable...'

Back in his room, Noah changed into a new set of clothes. Standing before the mirror, a refined young man appeared.

"If I've come to the cultivation world, how could I wear casual shorts and a T-shirt? This is how a cultivator should dress! In stories, one's appearance improves with cultivation... Yes, first, I must increase my strength."

Sitting on the bed, Noah began recalling his cultivation knowledge. Suddenly, a series of mantras, explanations, and critical notes of a cultivation technique emerged in his mind as if he had practiced them countless times.

Following the instructions from his memories, he adjusted his breathing rhythm. Yet, when he finished, nothing happened.

Sitting on the bed, Noah was puzzled. "What just happened?"

A piece of information appeared in his mind as if answering his question:

"Cultivating in this manner for three years will yield no progress."

Noah Drake: ???

"So, in this simulation, I achieved nothing? System!"

Life Simulation Function Notification:

The second life simulation has concluded, and you have reached the pinnacle of mortal existence. Due to the host's extremely low talent, you have yet to enter the path of cultivation. In the next simulation, your talent will increase by 10%. This improvement should allow you to achieve your goals.

"My talent is too low... And i have reached the pinnacle of mortal existence?"

"Wait. If my simulated talent increases by 10% but my real talent stays the same, doesn't that mean I still can't cultivate?"

Life Simulation Function Reminder:

With the accumulated knowledge from your simulations, entering the cultivation path will not be difficult, even if your talent is zero. Please rest assured.

Noah Drake fell silent.

"Could it be... that my talent is really this bad? Wasn't I an emperor in my past life?"

No answer was given, just Noah and the silence around him reflecting back at him.

"Fine. I still have eight simulations left. Surely, I'll be able to step onto the cultivation path..."

'There's hope, right? With a 10% increase each time, after ten tries, I'll have doubled my talent.'

'...Will doubling my talent even make a difference?'

Noah shook his head and consoled himself: "Forget it, small steps lead to big gains. If it doesn't work out, I'll just ask Zhao Yu for help."

"First things first—let's head to the kitchen and fill my stomach."

When Noah arrived, the fragrance of food filled the room.

Looking at the table full of meticulously prepared, visually stunning dishes, Zhao Yu stood to the side with a smile.

"Manor Master, please enjoy my culinary skills."