28: Chapter 28 System, are you a pervert? System: This is all thanks to its master.

Hehuan Sect, Main Hall.

As the commotion over the "god-level beauty preservation pill" subsided, the three beauties gathered together, chattering away about their skincare and fashion tips.

Wang Yang took advantage of this rare free moment to return to his throne and open the System panel.

Although he had been shocked by Ye Qingcheng's "wild maneuvers" just now, he hadn't forgotten to check the changes in the Sect after Su Qingge's Breakthrough.

[Ding! Detected an increase in the Sect's high-level combat power!]

[Guest Elder Su Qingge's cultivation has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage (Foundation Establishment Level 4).]

[Triggering Domain expansion mechanism!]

[Increase for Foundation Establishment Level 3 to Level 4: 1000 meters.]

[Current Domain radius: 7.44 km -> 8.44 km!]

"8.44 kilometers..."

Wang Yang looked at the green circle on the map, which had grown another size larger, and nodded in satisfaction.

This distance almost completely covered Qingshi Town.

"Not bad. At this rate, once they all reach the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stage, I'm afraid my Domain might cover the entire Southern Wasteland Region?"

In a great mood, Wang Yang clicked open the detailed attribute panels of the three women to see their current specific statuses.

1. [Ye Qingcheng] (Dao Companion / Primary Wife)

Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Middle Stage (Foundation Establishment Level 4).

Primary Cultivation Technique: "Taiyin True Water Art" (Divine-Grade).

Dual Cultivation Technique: "Supreme Yin-Yang Creation Scripture" (Divine-Grade).

Status: Perfect.

2. [Lin Xiaowan] (Eldest Disciple / Reserve)

Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 4.

Cultivation Technique: "The Guide to the Sacred Body of Hehuan Across the Heavens" (Divine-Grade! Given her poor Aptitude and Comprehension Ability, the System specially created this dummy-proof technique; her cultivation rises just by doing calisthenics).

Status: Perfect, appearance has soared, currently adapting to her new body.

3. [Su Qingge] (Elder / Dao Companion)

Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Middle Stage (Foundation Establishment Level 4).

Cultivation Technique: "Su Family's Lute and Sword Record" (Earth Rank Low Grade).

Status: Although her Foundation is solid, the low level of her technique limits the display of her S-Rank potential.

Wang Yang's gaze fixed intently on Su Qingge's row.

"Wait!"

He suddenly sat up straight. "System, something's not right!"

"When I took Xiao Wan as a Disciple, didn't you directly give her a matching top-tier technique? And Qingcheng, her technique was completed after she became a Dao Companion."

"How come Qingge is already mine, but she's still practicing that trashy family heirloom technique? Where's my Divine Rank Lute Score? Where's my Immortal Rank Sword Secret?"

Su Qingge has S-Rank potential!

Practicing an Earth Rank Low Grade technique is a complete waste of talent!

[Ding! Please read the System rules carefully.] The System's voice rang out coldly.

[Rule 1: Recruiting a Disciple (establishing a master-Disciple bond). The System will grant a matching exclusive technique for the Disciple to ensure the quality of the Sect's Legacy.]

[Rule 2: Taking a Dao Companion (establishing an intimate bond). The System will unlock mall levels, special product permissions, and point bonuses.]

[Detected that the host skipped the 'recruiting Disciple' step and directly took Su Qingge as an 'Elder / Dao Companion'. Therefore, the 'gifted technique' mechanism is not triggered; only the 'mall upgrade' mechanism is triggered.]

Wang Yang: "..."

He was dumbfounded.

It can work like that?

"No, you're being too rigid! Isn't a Dao Companion closer than a Disciple? I've already had negative distance contact with her. What's the use of giving mall permissions instead of a technique?"

Wang Yang argued indignantly.

[Ding! Mall upgrade permissions are very useful!]

[For example, Mall LV3 will sell even higher-level items.]

[Friendly Reminder: To unlock a higher level mall (LV3), the host needs to conquer two more Dao Companions (totaling 4).]

"I think you're just a pervert!"

Wang Yang couldn't help but curse in his heart. "So what you mean is, I have to take a Disciple first to get the matching technique reward, and then turn the Disciple into a Dao Companion? Playing 'Ride the Master and Destroy the Ancestor'? Is this System even decent?"

"You insist on following this 'grooming' process, don't you? Do you have some kind of special fetish?"

[Ding! All rules generated by the System are based on the optimal algorithm matching the host's subconscious personality and desires.]

[In other words: The reason this System is so perverted is that the host is a pervert to the core.]

[The System is merely faithfully executing the host's 'true nature'.]

“Pfft—!”

Wang Yang almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

"Slander! This is blatant slander!"

"This seat is full of righteousness and reads the Spring and Autumn Annals! How could I possibly have this kind of... this kind of..."

Wang Yang glanced guiltily at Lin Xiaowan, whose figure had just improved, and his voice grew smaller and smaller.

Ahem.

It seems... maybe... perhaps... the System wasn't entirely wrong?

"Fine, fine, fine, you win."

Wang Yang conceded. "But you didn't state this clearly from the start! As they say, ignorance is no crime. Qingge is mine now and is also high-end combat power for the Sect. Her technique is too poor; if she goes out to fight, it'll be my face that's lost, right?"

"System big brother, how about a little flexibility? A retroactive fix?"

The System was silent for a moment.

[Given that the host is a first-time offender and indeed did not read the novice guide in detail (even though there wasn't one to begin with).]

[The System has decided to grant a one-time exception for compensation.]

Wang Yang's eyes lit up: "Generous!"

[However, there is no such thing as a free lunch.]

[To obtain Su Qingge's matching technique, all of the host's current points must be deducted.]

[Do you wish to exchange?]

Wang Yang glanced at the points column.

"All of them?"

Wang Yang's mouth twitched in pain.

This was a huge sum of several thousand points!

But on second thought.

Points can be earned again, but his wife's future cannot be delayed.

A Divine-Grade technique is a priceless treasure in the outside world; let alone three thousand points, you couldn't buy it for thirty thousand.

"Exchange!" Wang Yang said through gritted teeth.

[Ding! All points deducted. Current points: 0.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Divine-Grade technique — "Nine Heavens Phoenix Cry Score" (Unification of Lute and Sword, pointing directly to the Great Dao).]

[Warning: Not to be repeated. Please remember the process: First recruit a Disciple (get technique) -> Then fall in love (get rewards).]

"I know, I know, so naggy."

Wang Yang looked at the Jade Slip that appeared out of thin air in his hand, emitting seven-colored flowing light. Although he felt the sting of losing the points, he was still delighted in his heart.

"Now I know what to do in the future."

Wang Yang subconsciously looked at Lin Xiaowan, who was massaging Ye Qingcheng's shoulders.

This girl is currently a Disciple and has already received a Divine-Grade technique.

Now her looks have reached the standard, and she has become a target to be conquered.

Isn't this the perfect "System standard process"?

"So... I've been on the path of a pervert for a long time already."

Wang Yang shook his head and sighed.

"Qingge, come here."

Wang Yang beckoned.

Su Qingge quickly put down the rouge in her hand and walked over with lotus steps. "Husband, what is it?"

Wang Yang handed her the seven-colored Jade Slip.

"I see that your family heirloom technique is too inferior and doesn't match your talent. This is the "Nine Heavens Phoenix Cry Score" that I just... um, requested from the Ancestral Master for you."

"A Divine-Grade technique."

"Take it and practice."

"Di... Divine-Grade?!"

Su Qingge took the Jade Slip, her hand trembling so much she almost dropped it.

Her Divine Sense swept over it, and sensing the profound runes within that were as vast as the sea, her entire being went numb.

In the Central Continent, an Earth Rank technique could cause a bloodbath. Heaven Rank techniques were even more precious clan treasures.

As for Divine-Grade? Those were secret techniques that only existed in legendary places!

Husband... he actually requested such a supreme treasure from the Ancestral Master for me?

"Husband..."

Su Qingge's eyes instantly turned red, moved beyond words.

How could she know that this was a "retroactive ticket" Wang Yang had exchanged with his entire net worth?

She only knew that this man truly held nothing back for her.

"Alright, don't cry. If you cry anymore, your makeup will be ruined and you won't be beautiful."

Wang Yang reached out and scraped her nose, then stood up and stretched.

At this moment, although his points were back to zero, his confidence was even stronger.

Because before, there was only one "point pack," Ye Qingcheng.

Now he had "point packs" for both the first and second half of the night; his point acquisition efficiency had doubled!

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