Chapter 6 - One-Click Practice Space!
Originally, he thought that after spending the 300 spirit coins of his subsidy, he’d have to scrimp and save. Who could have imagined that Zhang Hengxing would suddenly appear and bring him a whopping one million coins!
This meant that not only would unlocking new features no longer be a problem, but even upgrading them would be easily handled!
His cultivation speed could now double again!
Amazing!
Subsequently, the two signed a guest elder contract.
A guest elder differed from ordinary minions or hired muscle in two key ways:
- Guest elders had absolute freedom and were not required to fully obey the Zhang family’s orders.
- The Zhang family could request assistance from the guest elder, but whether they helped or not was entirely up to the elder’s discretion.
These terms were more than sufficient for Su Xiaobai.
Clearly, Zhang Hengxing was acting in good faith.
If it had been a contract where taking money meant selling his life to others, Su Xiaobai might have hesitated. However, after reviewing the guest elder contract, he didn’t hesitate at all and signed immediately!
Of course, the guest elder contract also had certain stipulations.
For example, once a guest elder joined a family, they couldn’t simultaneously join another family, or it would be considered a breach of contract.
Additionally, the guest elder was required to assist the family at least once a month—big or small—to justify their compensation.
“Zhang Hengxing, at your service, Elder Su!”
After signing the contract, Zhang Hengxing respectfully bowed to Su Xiaobai.
“All right, all right, we’re classmates and the same age. Just call me Xiaobai!”
Su Xiaobai, in a great mood, waved off such formalities without concern.
“That won’t do. You are now the Zhang family’s honored guest elder. Addressing you as Elder Su is only proper!”
As someone from a noble family, Zhang Hengxing’s etiquette was impeccable.
“Fine, I won’t argue with you about it. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head home first!”
Su Xiaobai was eager to return home and unlock his new features.
“Elder Su, since you’ve joined our Zhang family, would it be possible for you to choose a day to visit the Zhang estate?” Zhang Hengxing asked hurriedly.
“No problem!” Su Xiaobai agreed readily.
After all, they had given him a million coins. Now that he was their guest elder, a courtesy visit was only proper!
“Great! I will await your esteemed arrival, Elder Su!”
Zhang Hengxing watched as Su Xiaobai left.
“Ha! Finally, our family has succeeded in inviting someone with such high cultivation potential. The Zhang family will surely rise to prominence!”
Zhang Hengxing was certain.
Su Xiaobai would become a massive trump card for the Zhang family in the future!
And he wasn’t wrong.
In the future, Su Xiaobai wouldn’t just be a trump card—he’d be a nuclear bomb!
…
Hurrying all the way home, Su Xiaobai didn’t even have time to greet his neighbors.
“Brother, you’re back!”
“I’m making dinner. It’ll be ready soon!”
Su Ling’er smiled sweetly at him from the kitchen.
“All right, just call me when it’s ready!”
Su Xiaobai replied, then quickly went to his room.
“Ding! The system has detected that the host now has money!”
“Dear host, would you like to spend 200,000 spirit coins to activate new system features?”
The system’s prompt sounded repeatedly.
“You’ve been nagging me non-stop all the way here!” Su Xiaobai muttered irritably.
This system sure loves money!
It was silent most of the time, but the moment it sensed money, it popped up with endless reminders.
“Dear host, would you like to spend 200,000 spirit coins to activate new system features?”
The system asked again persistently.
“Fine, unlock it!” Su Xiaobai replied with mock reluctance, though his eager expression betrayed him.
“Ding! Activation successful!”
“Congratulations, host, for unlocking the ‘One Click Auto-Practice Space’!”
As the system’s notification rang out, Su Xiaobai’s consciousness was suddenly transported elsewhere!
The next moment, he found himself in a void-like space.
In front of him was his familiar shadow avatar for one-click cultivation. Beside it, a new shadow figure appeared, standing tall like a sharp sword—a silhouette of Su Xiaobai himself.
“Ding! The One Click Auto-Practice Space is currently empty. Please place a cultivation method!”
“Put in the Basic Body Refining Technique!” Su Xiaobai said.
The Basic Body Refining Technique was the most foundational entry-level martial art taught at school, used primarily for physical fitness. Every student had it.
The only reason Su Xiaobai hadn’t mastered even its beginner level was his abysmal aptitude and lack of diligence in practice.
It wasn’t entirely his fault, though.
Knowing his poor cultivation potential, he’d given up on the martial path early, opting instead to focus on academics in hopes of securing a stable job after graduation.
“Scanning the host’s brain!”
“Basic Body Refining Technique detected!”
“Technique placed successfully!”
As the system spoke, the shadow avatar in the cultivation space began moving.
“What perfect form!”
A glance at the shadow’s movements made Su Xiaobai’s eyes light up.
Even his teachers couldn’t execute the Basic Body Refining Technique with such precision!
In just five minutes, the shadow flawlessly completed the entire routine.
“So warm~”
As the shadow finished, Su Xiaobai felt a warm current flow through his body, bringing noticeable physical changes.
“Ding! Basic Body Refining Technique has reached beginner level!”
“What the heck? That fast?!”
Su Xiaobai was stunned.
Cultivation techniques typically required significant time, effort, and innate aptitude.
For others, reaching the beginner level of the Basic Body Refining Technique took months of relentless practice.
But for him? The shadow did one session, and he leveled up!
“With the space now running 24/7, completing a cycle every five minutes with perfect form, I bet my technique will reach the highest level in just a few days!”
Su Xiaobai was ecstatic.
Cultivation achievements were categorized into [Beginner], [Intermediate], [Advanced], and [Peak].
While the Basic Body Refining Technique was the lowest-tier martial art, mastering it to peak level could still bring substantial benefits.
And the best part?
Others had to practice hard for it—he didn’t!