Limit of power

Aayan sat cross-legged on the bed, his mind racing as he processed the System 2.0 upgrades. Teleportation, telepathy, and absolute loyalty—these features weren't just enhancements; they were game changers.

Ruhi sat beside him, still in awe of her breakthrough. Her Qi had stabilized at the 5th stage of Qi Gathering, and she could feel the power surging through her veins. But Aayan wasn't done. His next goal was to test these new abilities in real-time.

First Test: Harem TeleportationAayan smirked, focusing on Ruhi. The system notification had been clear—he could instantly teleport to any harem member, regardless of distance.

"Ruhi, stand by the door," he instructed.

She raised an eyebrow but obeyed, stepping away from the bed.

"Time to test this out," Aayan thought, activating the skill.

Ding

Harem Teleportation Activated!

In an instant, the world blurred. One moment, he was on the bed, and the next, he appeared right in front of Ruhi without taking a single step.

Ruhi gasped, eyes wide. "That was… terrifyingly fast!"

Aayan flexed his fingers. There was no cooldown, no energy drain, nothing—it was as if space itself bent to his will. He imagined the strategic advantages of this power. If Ruhi was ever in danger, he could reach her in a heartbeat. Distance no longer mattered.

He turned to her, a smirk playing on his lips. "I can do this anywhere, anytime. You'll never be alone again."

Ruhi's face heated up. "T-That's a bit much…"

Aayan only chuckled. He was far from done testing.

Second Test: Telepathic Link"Ruhi, can you hear me?"

Her eyes widened as his voice echoed in her head. "You just… spoke inside my mind?"

"That's right. I can talk to you without speaking out loud."

Ruhi's lips parted in shock before a playful glint entered her eyes. "Wait… does that mean you can hear my thoughts too?"

Aayan grinned. "No, but I can communicate with you anytime I want."

Ruhi exhaled in relief. "Good… that would be embarrassing."

Aayan tilted his head. "Why? Are you thinking dirty thoughts about me?"

Ruhi gasped, slapping his arm. "Shut up!"

Aayan only laughed, but deep down, he was thrilled. This telepathic link meant they could talk in secret, even in the middle of a crowded battlefield or an important meeting. No one would ever overhear their plans.

Final Test: System Secrecy ProtectionAayan's expression turned serious. "Ruhi, try saying something about the system."

Ruhi hesitated. "You mean… out loud?"

He nodded. "Yes. I want to see what happens if you try revealing the system's secrets."

Ruhi bit her lip, then took a deep breath. "Aayan has a—"

Before she could finish the sentence, an invisible force strangled her voice.

Her lips moved, but no sound came out. She clutched her throat, eyes widening in shock.

Aayan observed carefully. She wasn't in pain, but it was impossible for her to speak about the system. This meant absolute secrecy—no betrayal, no accidental slips. The system was completely protected.

Ruhi gasped as the force released her. "I… I couldn't say it. Something stopped me."

Aayan's eyes gleamed. "Perfect."

Ruhi swallowed hard. "Does that mean… if I ever tried to betray you…"

Aayan nodded. "The system will kill you instantly."

Ruhi shivered, but she wasn't scared. Instead, she felt something strange—a sense of absolute belonging. She was now tied to Aayan forever, bound by an unbreakable force.

And she didn't hate it.

System Upgrade Rewards: New PurchasesWith the testing complete, Aayan turned his attention back to the System Shop. He now had a total of 95,250 SP left after buying Ruhi's breakthrough pill and inventory.

It was time to spend wisely.

[Basic Body Strengthening Manual] - 1,000 SPThis would help increase his endurance and physical toughness, allowing him to cultivate longer.

[Low-Tier Movement Technique: Wind Step] - 1,000 SPWith this, he could move faster and dodge attacks easily

.[Qi Replenishing Pill x5] - 500 SP each (Total 2,500 SP)Essential for restoring Qi after intense cultivation.

[2x SP Multiplier Card (48 Hours)] - 10,000 SPFor two days, all SP earnings would be doubled.[3x SP Multiplier Card (24 Hours)] - 15,000 SPIf stacked correctly, this could lead to an insane SP farming boost.

After finalizing the purchases, Aayan looked at Ruhi. "We're going to maximize our cultivation efforts for the next two days."

Ruhi nodded. "You mean… with the SP multiplier?"

Aayan smirked. "Exactly. If we push ourselves, we can farm twice, maybe even three times the SP we normally get."

Ruhi swallowed hard. The last week had already been intense, and now Aayan wanted to increase the stakes even more?

But she wasn't going to back down.

"If it helps you grow stronger… I'm ready."

Aayan pulled her into his arms, whispering in her ear. "Good. Because we won't be stopping until we've pushed past our limits."