All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation System is at your service!
The setting sun cast long shadows over the Pay Manor as Pay Ling made his way back home.
Most of the servants he passed along the way pretended not to see him, busying themselves with their tasks as if he were invisible. It wasn't until he was about to leave the main courtyard that a maid finally called out to him, her tone casual, almost dismissive.
"The Madam says that the disciples of the Holy Sect are staying in the manor for a few days, and they've taken a liking to the pastries made from Colorless Spirit Mushrooms. Madam requests that you, Seventh Young Master, head to Mountain Yuan tomorrow to gather more mushrooms. If you do well, there will be a generous reward."
"Understood," Pay Ling replied calmly, unfazed by the maid's lack of respect. He was quite satisfied with his current position in the sprawling Pay Manor—much like the secluded cottage he lived in, it was quiet, unnoticed, and free from prying eyes. No one paid him any attention, and that suited him just fine.
Even in broad daylight, someone commit murder, dispose of the evidence, and no one would be the wiser.
These days, recklessness (Brave) was out of fashion. The truly powerful figures were all about staying low-key and avoiding unnecessary attention.
Steadiness was the true path to success of Dao.
And in this regard, Pay Ling considered himself an expert . In his previous life, he had been a cautious (coward) man—some might even say overly cautious. And now, in this new world he transmigrate to, where danger lurked around every corner, his careful nature had only deepened.
This is not a peaceful world. Cultivation, Horror phenomena, and evil beasts were all part of daily life. The Pay family, while influential, was merely a subordinate force under the Abyss Pit Sect, a notorious demonic sect. Infamy for their merciless ways, laid waste to three thousand miles of land, all sparked by a single word of disagreement. The thought of what the future might hold sent a chill down his spine.
Thus, Pay Ling had developed a habit of daily self-reflection:
Have I been steady enough today?
Can I be even more steady?
What new methods of steadiness can I adopt?
Thanks to this mindset, Pay Ling, who had been reborn (transmigrate) into this world as an infant, had managed to survive and grow in an environment filled with danger, although his birth mother had passed away early, his father was irresponsible womanizer, his stepmother was jealous and scheming, and the extended family was a nest of intrigue and hidden rivalries. Yet, through it all, Pay Ling had remained steady, quietly biding his time and avoiding trouble.
Well, even discovered a hidden benefit as a transmigrator.
As soon as he entered his secluded cottage, Pay Ling locked the door behind him. He meticulously checked every window and door, ensuring they were tightly shut. He scanned the room for any signs of intrusion or surveillance, and only after confirming that everything was secure did he allow himself to relax slightly. Suppressing his excitement, he focused his mind and called out inwardly, "System! I've gathered enough spirit stones (currency in this world) to activate you. Let's begin now."
~Ding!
A cling notification sound echoed in his mind, and a translucent panel materialized before his eyes—visible only to him.
[System Status: Inactive]
[USER PROFILE]
> Name: Pay Ling
> Race: Human
> Gender: Male
> Age: 18
> Identity: Branch family disciple of the Pay Clan in Deerspring Town
> Cultivation Level: Qi-refining Stage, Layer II
> System Status: Inactive
> Pending...
A neutral, emotionless voice spoke directly into Pay Ling's mind, its tone mechanical and meticulous.
> Resource detected: [Spirit Stones]
> Quantity: Sufficient for system activation.
> Analyzing resource quality...
> Quality: Acceptable (Grade: D+)
> Proceed with activation?
> Host, do you permit the system to absorb these spirit stones and activate?
> Input required: [Y/N]
Pay Ling took a deep breath. This was the moment he had been waiting for. "Yes!" he declared firmly.
The three hundred Dstones (low-grade spirit stones) he had painstakingly saved since childhood—scrimping and even sacrificing his own cultivation resources—were instantly swept away by an invisible force.
The translucent panel before him erupted into a blaze of dazzling flames, flicked wildly. After a moment, the panel stabilized, and the system's voice, now carrying a faint hint of enthusiasm.
[SYSTEM BOOTING...]
> Welcome to the All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation System™ (AllFullOS v1.0.0)
> Loading promotional message...
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> All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation System is at your service!
> One-click-cultivation, worry-free-ascension!
+ [Features]
- Intelligent upgrades tailored to your cultivation needs!
- Fully automated cultivation: Sit back, relax, and let the system do the work!
- Eliminate accidents: No more qi deviation, guaranteed!
- Avoid inner demons: Our patented "Mind-Calming Protocol" ensures mental stability!
- Achieve your dream of ascension: From Qi Refining to Immortality, we've got you covered!
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The text at the bottom of the panel, which had previously read [System Activation Status], transformed into a new interface. The new interface displayed five buttons.
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
[Select Cultivation Technique] /// [Select Spell] /// [Select Divine Ability]
[Select Duration]
[Cultivation Now]
For the first time in 18 years, Pay Ling's usually steady and cautious heart stirred with excitement. Without hesitation, he focused his mind and selected [Select Cultivation Technique].
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
> Please choose the cultivation technique you wish to practice.
The system's voice echoed in his mind, and the interface displayed the name of a technique in bold characters calligraphy.
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
[Select Cultivation Technique]
> [Bone Tempering Art]
This was the ancestral cultivation technique of the Pay Clan, and the only one currently available to him.
The Pay Clan's Bone Tempering Art was cultivated into three stages: Iron Bone, Refined Bone, and Jade Bone. Once the Iron Bone stage was achieved, the cultivator's body would become impervious to blades and spears, their fists as heavy as hammers, and their palms as sharp as swords. They could tear apart tigers and wolves with their bare hands.
However, as a technique originating from the Abyss Pit Sect, the Bone Tempering Art was as brutal as it was powerful. Each session of cultivation required the practitioner to shatter and grind their bones into fragments, then use the technique's methods to refine and reassemble them. This process was excruciatingly painful, and those with weak wills often gave up after their first attempt. Some, with particularly poor constitutions, even died from the sheer agony midway through the process.
In short, every cultivator who mastered the Bone Tempering Art possessed exceptional talent and an iron will.
Thus, there was a "softer" way to practice the technique: by consuming Bone Tempering Pills. These pills not only significantly reduced the pain but also doubled the effectiveness of the cultivation process. However, Bone Tempering Pills could only be alchemized by the Abyss Pit Sect. Given the Pay Clan's limited influence, they received only ten pills per year.
The clan chief, as the pillar of the family, naturally took five pills. The three clan elders each took one, and the clan heir received one as well. By the time it trickled down to Pay Ling, a mere branch family disciple, there were none left. He had never even seen a Bone Tempering Pill in his life!
Despite this, Pay Ling had managed to cultivate half of his body to the Iron Bone stage and reach the second layer of the Qi Refining stage—a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering determination.
"Under normal circumstances, without Bone Tempering Pills, a full cultivation cycle of Bone Tempering Art would take at least three months, even with the aid of medicinal herbs. Rushing the process would only strain the body and lead to counterproductive results," Pay Ling thought, rubbing his hands with eagerness and excitement. "But now… I have the system!"
Pay Ling was eager to test the system's capabilities. After selecting the Bone Tempering Art, he immediately opened the [Select Duration] option. He had initially planned to choose a shorter duration to get a feel for the system, but the first option at the top was [One Year], followed by [Ten Years], [One Hundred Years], and so on.
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
[Select Duration]
> [One Year]
> [Ten Years]
> [One Hundred Years]
...
Pay Ling was speechless.
It wasn't until he scrolled to the very bottom that he found the option he was looking for.
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
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> [Ten Million Years]
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> [OCC]
- (One-click-cultivation. Features: Temporary practice. Smart duration.)
Pay Ling relieved, he selected this option and then pointed [Cultivation Now].
> All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation System™ is at your service!
> Loading service announcement... ==================================================
> One-click-cultivation: Enabled
> Cultivation hosting: Initializing...
- Friendly reminder: During cultivation, the host will lose control of his/her body.
- Do not panic. This is a normal system function.
> Initializing body control override...
The interface panel glowed twice before gradually fading away. The system's voice returned to its usual mechanical tone.
Before Pay Ling could react, a slight dizziness washed over him. An invisible force took control of his body, positioning him into the proper cultivation posture with effortless precision.
A warm sensation spread from his dantian as the Bone Tempering Art began to operate automatically. A sharp, tingling pain spread through his bones as they began to fracture and split apart. However, under the guidance of the system, the broken bones vibrated rapidly, undergoing a process of accelerated metabolism and regeneration. His pores opened, expelling impurities from his body in a steady stream.
The entire process was smooth, efficient, and even carried a sense of natural harmony. Compared to his previous cultivation sessions—where he had to split his focus and risk severe injury with the slightest mistake—this system-hosted cultivation felt almost… enjoyable.
"This system is perfect for someone like me—a cautious, low-key cultivator who just wants to stay out of trouble!" Pay Ling thought gleefully. "It's like special Hacks crafted specifically for people like me!"
Pay Ling was still basking in his joy when the system suddenly chimed with a "Ding!" The previously hidden panel reappeared, displaying a new text.
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
> Detected a lack of cultivation pills: Bone Tempering Pills. (Error: 404). Pending..
> Analyzing available options...
> Pending…
> Pending…
Pay Ling: "???"
"Wait… the system's one-click-cultivation requires Bone Tempering Pills?" Where can he supposed to get those for the system?!
Before he could fully understand this, the system chimed again, and new text stream on the panel.
[AllFullOS: Version 1.0.0]
> Pending...
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> Executing optimal solution...
> All-Smart Full-Host Cultivation System™ has decided to be *GENEROUS* today!
> Bone Tempering Pills x10 will be gifted to the host for FREE.
> Processing...
Dang good?! Pay Ling's spirits lifted.
But just as he was beginning to feel relieved, his body suddenly stood up on its own.
Pay Ling: "?"
His body moved swiftly and decisively, striding toward the door.
Pay Ling: "??"
He was momentarily stunned, but before he could react, his body—moving at a speed far beyond his current cultivation level—burst out of his cottage like a flash. In mere moments, he had dashed into the Evergreen Courtyard, one of the most heavily guarded areas of the Pay Manor.
It was only then that Pay Ling realized: the Evergreen Courtyard was where the disciples of the Abyss Pit Sect were staying!
These were guests whom the entire Pay Clan treated with utmost caution and respect!
What the?!?!