Breaking Limits & System Evolution

Aayan sat on the bed, his body brimming with newfound energy as he stared at the glowing system screen before him. He had done it.

Ding! Mission Completed!

[Earn 100,000 SP in One Month – Completed in One Week!]

Rewards: System Evolution (Version 2.0 Unlocked!), New Shop Items Unlocked, Hidden Feature Unlocked.

A deep breath left his lips as he absorbed the magnitude of his achievement. Total SP Earned in One Week: 101,250 SP. It was an absurd number, but his SP multiplier bonuses had made it possible.

Ruhi sat beside him, looking radiant. Her Qi had become denser, and her body radiated power—proof that their continuous dual cultivation had strengthened her significantly. However, Aayan could see that she was reaching a bottleneck, unable to break past her current cultivation stage.

She glanced at him with curiosity. "What's with that smirk?"

Aayan chuckled, "I was thinking… it's time for you to advance." Without hesitation, he opened the system shop and purchased a breakthrough pill for her.

Ding! Purchased [Low-Tier Breakthrough Pill] – 5,000 SP deducted.

He handed her the small golden pill. "Take this. It'll help you push through."

Ruhi hesitated for a second before trusting him completely. As soon as she swallowed the pill, her body shuddered, and an overwhelming surge of Qi burst within her, circulating at an astonishing speed. The very air around her vibrated as her dantian expanded, strengthening beyond her previous limits.

Ding! Ruhi has broken through to Qi Gathering 5th Stage!

She gasped, feeling the immense change within her. "I… I did it!"

Aayan smiled, pleased with her progress. "That's just the beginning."

Ruhi looked at him with excitement, but then a realization dawned upon her. "Since we're in Qi Gathering, we don't need food anymore, right?"

Aayan nodded. "Exactly. Now that you've advanced, your body sustains itself through Qi. A cultivator at our stage only needs to eat once every two weeks."

She blinked. "That means…"

Aayan smirked, his voice deepening. "That means we don't have to stop cultivating anymore. No hunger. No exhaustion. Just endless progress."

Ruhi's cheeks turned red as the implications sank in. Their dual cultivation would become even more effective now, without any need for breaks.

But Aayan wasn't done yet. His eyes turned back to the system shop. There was one crucial thing he needed—storage space. Without wasting time, he purchased it.

Ding! Purchased [10 Cubic Meter Inventory] – 1,000 SP deducted.

With the new storage, he no longer had to carry anything physically. Any important items could now be stored in a separate spatial dimension, accessible with just a thought.

Suddenly, the system flashed again.

Ding! System Upgrade Complete!

Aayan's interface brightened as System Version 2.0 activated, revealing new enhancements.

System 2.0 Features Unlocked:

Harem Teleportation: The host can instantly teleport to the side of any harem partner, regardless of distance.

Telepathic Link: The host can communicate directly with his harem members through thoughts, allowing for secret conversations.

System Secrecy Protection: Any harem member who betrays or reveals system-related secrets will face instant death—ensuring absolute loyalty.

Permission to Share Select Information: The host can now selectively share some details about the system with harem members, allowing them to assist in his cultivation and missions.

Aayan's heart pounded as he processed these upgrades. The ability to teleport instantly to Ruhi or any future partner meant he could protect them at all times. The telepathic link would let him communicate secretly, avoiding any risk of eavesdropping. And the most crucial part—betrayal was impossible. No harem member could cheat on him or leak system knowledge without paying the ultimate price.

Aayan turned to Ruhi, testing his newfound ability.

"Can you hear me?" he spoke through his mind.

Ruhi's eyes widened in shock as his voice echoed directly in her head. "W-What? How did you do that?"

"System upgrade," Aayan smirked. "I can talk to you through thoughts now."

Ruhi blinked in amazement. "That's incredible…"

Aayan leaned in, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "From now on, we'll never be separated, no matter the distance. If you ever need me, I can appear at your side in an instant."

Ruhi's heart pounded. The thought of having Aayan by her side, always within reach, made her feel an overwhelming sense of security. She knew she belonged to him completely.

As Aayan stared at her flushed face, he knew one thing for sure—his power was growing, and this was just the beginning.