The dark text flickered.
A few symbols appeared before the cursor, moving it to the Dantian category.
Zhang Deming: Dantian"|
The vertical '|' cursor blinked incessantly.
At that moment, the golden orb of light and the Basic Cultivation Technique book in his hands vanished.
Information began to appear after the """ symbol. Once it stabilized, it became:
Zhang Deming: Dantian"If () {Cultivation increases} else {Cultivation does not increase}
"Core code has been generated. Please modify and edit it according to your needs.
Note: This is a Cultivation Technique-type Script. The Cultivation Technique is a mountable component, and increasing Cultivation is the fundamental goal.
Therefore, this Script can consume Ordinary Energy to switch the mounted Cultivation Technique. It can also consume Advanced Energy to upgrade and compile the Script, mount plug-ins, or apply plug-in patches.
Since the core code cannot be easily modified after generation, please be cautious when editing and compiling the Script's core code, leaving enough room for future operations.
The trial run function is not yet enabled. If modifications lead to logical errors or exceed defined limits, causing the Script generation to fail, you will be solely responsible."
Looking at the core code, Zhang Deming thought for a moment, then started to type.
'If (possess a certain amount of Spiritual Qi AND run the mounted Cultivation Technique) {then, Cultivation increases} else {then, Cultivation does not increase}'
Since everything was still in an exploratory phase, Zhang Deming wrote the code as concisely as possible.
After checking it for a moment, Zhang Deming selected "Complete."
Unlike a plug-in, when Zhang Deming selected "Complete," the Script didn't materialize immediately. Instead, the code changed again.
{Mounted Cultivation Technique: Basic Cultivation Technique
Core Operation: If (possess a certain amount of Spiritual Qi AND run the mounted Cultivation Technique) {then, Cultivation increases} else {then, Cultivation does not increase}
Final Effect: Level + Experience (Experience depends on Spirit Root + mounted Cultivation Technique)}
Generate Script? Please confirm!
This was his first time creating a script inside his own body. Zhang Deming was a bit dumbfounded, but he gritted his teeth and chose to generate it.
Strange symbols instantly condensed into a golden orb of light. The orb slowly began to turn, transforming into a rotating golden vortex.
The vortex flew directly out of the compilation panel, entered Zhang Deming's Dantian, and settled in its core.
As Zhang Deming looked at it, countless Runes appeared on the vortex.
'It looks pretty impressive.' Unlike the raindrop formed by the white orb, which only had the name-Rune for the Little Cloud Rain Skill, the Script displayed detailed information.
Seeing the information, Zhang Deming was overcome with ecstasy.
Cultivation Technique: Basic Cultivation Technique
Cultivation: Apprentice Lv1 (132/200)
There wasn't much information, but Zhang Deming understood exactly what it meant!
The appearance of Experience Points alone made his entire gamble worthwhile.
'A Junior Apprentice is Lv1, so does that mean Lv2 is an Intermediate Apprentice?'
He was only 68 Experience Points away from leveling up.
Although he didn't know how hard it would be to gain Experience Points, this visible progress was more motivating than any encouragement could be.
This feature alone was enough to make countless people fight over it.
Besides, he was the one who wrote it; he knew exactly how the core function worked.
Filled with excitement, he put away the panel and impatiently took out his Cultivation Disc.
He sat down cross-legged and began his daily Cultivation.
"Experience Points +1"
Two hours later, Zhang Deming finished his Cultivation and had actually gained one Experience Point.
This gain made him even more excited!
It had taken him eight years to gain 132 Experience Points. Now, with the Script just created, a single session with the Cultivation Disc earned him one point.
Adding the recovery growth effect from casting three times a day, that was another Experience Point.
'Two points per day! That means I only need 34 days, just over a month, to become an Intermediate Apprentice.'
Compared to eight years without a glimmer of hope, this was a god-like rate of progress! It wasn't much worse than those so-called geniuses.
'Heh, so what if I don't have a system? As long as I have enough Energy, one day I'll be able to code a whole system myself.'
'No, not just one. I'll use immense amounts of Merit to mass-produce this software. I'll distribute systems and become the man above the systems.'
'I, Zhang Deming, from this day forward, vow to become the man who codes endless systems!'
"Huuu..."
Zhang Deming let out a long breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
He checked the time. It was noon, time for his casting session.
Zhang Deming went outside to the fields. Due to the scorching weather, no one was working.
He skillfully drew two buckets of water. After casting the Little Cloud Rain Skill, the abundant Spiritual Power in his body was once again depleted.
He surveyed the Spirit Field. The rice was growing splendidly and would enter its mature phase in about a month.
With three castings a day, there was ample Spiritual Qi, and he estimated the yield would increase considerably.
Thinking about this, he turned and headed back to the courtyard to recover his Magical Power.
As a Junior Apprentice, a single Little Cloud Rain Skill was enough to leave his "mana" nearly depleted.
After casting, it would take two to three hours of Cultivation in the Miscellaneous Affairs Courtyard to recover. Without cultivating, it would take at least two days.
Casting three times a day, plus the Cultivation session with the Cultivation Disc, actually took about ten hours.
But compared to his previous manual labor, this was much easier.
Plus, his Cultivation progress was twice as fast.
It was like making the leap from a bricklayer to a white-collar office worker.
That's why everyone in the Miscellaneous Affairs Courtyard wanted to learn a Technique. Leaving aside the better chance of entering the Outer Sect, the improvement in quality of life alone was worth striving for.
Time quickly passed. In the evening, while the other servants were working, Zhang Deming, having recovered his Spiritual Power, joined Zong En to perform the final magic casting of the day.
Three castings in one day. Zhang Deming had completed his first daily quota for casting.
Many people stopped their work to watch the two of them with envy.
"Well now, there are quite a few in this Miscellaneous Affairs Courtyard who've learned Magic."
The two had just finished casting when they heard an interested voice.
Zhang Deming turned his head to look. From the direction of Little Qing Mountain, a teenager who looked to be in his late teens was approaching.
He wore deep cyan robes and had a smile on his face. His steps were unhurried as he walked toward Zhang Deming and Zong En with a faint air of superiority.
'Deep cyan... Those robes? An Outer Disciple?'
"Greetings, Senior Brother!"
Almost simultaneously, Zhang Deming and Zong En bowed to the young man and spoke.
The young man smiled and said, "No need for such formalities. To have learned Magic at your age, even if it's just the Little Cloud Rain Skill, means it's only a matter of time before you enter the Outer Sect with your talent.
Looking at your Cultivation, I'd guess you're not far from entering the Outer Sect."
"Senior Brother, you flatter us. Are you here for...?" Zhang Deming replied.
"Nothing special. I'm just passing by on a mission. It's rare to see servants who can use Magic, so I thought I'd get to know you. I'm Ji Ming, an Outer Disciple!" Ji Ming said, looking at Zhang Deming.
Zhang Deming was stunned. In ten years, this was the first time an Outer Sect Senior Brother had ever approached him. After a moment's pause, he said, "Zhang Deming!"