"A Great Emperor's Bearing?!"
This Heaven-Defying Aptitude gave Shen Yun goosebumps all over!
Among the three, he had only heard of Zhang Taisui, a Saint from a Holy Land in the Eastern Region of the Xuantian Continent.
But the other party's deeds were all mediocre and unremarkable. He never expected this 'old sixth' to have hidden such a powerful Aptitude!
As for the other two, he had no impression. They likely hadn't risen to prominence yet, or had perished early.
Without hesitation, Shen Yun raised his hand and tapped:
☞ [Selected Character: Ling Qingxue, with a Great Emperor's Bearing!]
[Congratulations, Player, for selecting the character: Ling Qingxue, with a Great Emperor's Bearing!]
After selecting the character, the screen gave Ling Qingxue a close-up, featuring her actual appearance and a Q-version chibi.
Then, the scene shifted, appearing in a mountain range.
As the camera passed through a mountain cave obscured by weeds, a woman with blood-stained clothes was slumped in a corner, her face pale.
There was a large wound on her waist. Although covered by Medicinal Powder, blood had already washed away the powder and was still flowing.
[Ling Qingxue is severely injured and will faint in about 20 minutes, then be taken away by enemies.]
[Note: The current character has taken hemostatic powder, but encountered an unscrupulous stall owner; the powder was adulterated, and the Medicinal Effect is slow.]
"Damn it! The hemostatic powder hasn't taken effect yet! Did I buy a fake?" Ling Qingxue, covered in cold sweat, fumed, her chest heaving violently.
Humiliation, anxiety, and unwillingness appeared one by one on her face, but this state only worsened her injuries, and her brain began to feel dizzy.
"Why is my life so bitter... I refuse to accept this!!" Ling Qingxue tightly pressed her chapped lips, hardened her heart, and clutched the wound on her abdomen, forcing herself to stand, wanting to leave quickly.
All this way, she could only rely on herself; this was her fate!
But already at the end of her rope, how far could she go with just a surge of stubbornness? After a few steps, her legs gave out, and she fell to the ground.
'I can definitely escape!!' Ling Qingxue's fingers were deeply dug into the soil, but the severe pain in her abdomen, coupled with the dizziness in her brain and the weakness spreading through her body, made it impossible for her to stand up again.
Gradually, she trembled and crawled on the ground, her body barely holding on.
"Damn it! Why!!" Her fists clenched, her face full of unwillingness, and her reddened eyes were already brimming with tears.
This time, her strong willpower couldn't help her.
Ling Qingxue stubbornly didn't want the tears to fall, afraid that her enemies would see her weak side.
She also wished a Cultivator would pass by and rescue her, but such a thing was too illusory, just self-deception.
"Her personality is quite resilient... Today, you've hit the jackpot!" Shen Yun quickly clicked on the icon that appeared on the game interface:
☞ [First Recharge Special!]
[First Recharge Special: Recharge 6 yuan to receive one Fifth-Grade Healing Medicinal Pill (original price 3888), which can restore the current character's injuries and allow unobstructed movement. (Players who recharged in advance can use existing game currency to purchase items)]
☞ [Purchase!]
[Ding! Purchase successful, rewards being distributed...]
The first recharge icon on the interface transformed into a stream of light, landing in front of Ling Qingxue.
As the light dissipated, an milky-white Medicinal Pill emanating a faint Medicinal Fragrance appeared before her eyes.
Ling Qingxue was slightly stunned, her eyes vigilantly scanning her surroundings:
"Who!"
[Player can choose System communication reply:]
[Jie jie jie jie, this old man is your ring-old-grandpa!]
[At the end of the immortal path, who stands at the peak? Seeing Wushi, the Dao becomes empty! My name is Handsome and Overbearing!]
[Little friend, don't panic, just put your brain with me for now, and don't overthink it!]
"Such familiar, unreliable reply methods..." Shen Yun ignored them all, looking at the golden recharge prompt that popped up:
[Limited-Time Special · Commoner Version Communication Method: Recharge 3 yuan (original price 50) to type and chat with your Cloud-Raised Character · Ling Qingxue. (Current situation is urgent, not recommended)]
[Limited-Time Special · Minor Tycoon Version: Recharge 50 yuan (original price 248) for five voice transmissions.]
[Limited-Time Special · Tycoon Version: Recharge 648 yuan (original price 5000) for permanent unlimited chat with the character! Private mechanism: No one can snoop on communication content, buying it is a steal!]
"Recharge 648! I've had enough of these System replies!" Shen Yun on the sofa quickly tapped to recharge.
In the past, he had no money and could only communicate with characters using the System's provided phrases, which was a truly bitter history, best left unmentioned.
[Purchase successful! Player can enable voice communication at any time.]
After the prompt fell, the disabled microphone on the game interface unlocked.
"Ahem!" Shen Yun cleared his throat, pressed the voice key, and whispered in a deep voice:
"This Venerable One, wandering this place, sees you possess considerable Aptitude and bears no ill will."
This voice transmission directly surged into Ling Qingxue's mind.
"Thank you, Senior!" She hesitated only briefly before quickly putting the Medicinal Pill into her mouth.
She clearly recognized the five lines on the Medicinal Pill; they were the mark of a Fifth-Grade Pill!
Moreover, she had no other options; even if she was tricked, she could only accept it.
At this moment, another recharge prompt popped up on Shen Yun's game interface:
[Intelligence Special: Spend 59 yuan to purchase Ling Qingxue's personal information, which will be permanently saved.]
"With this level of monetization, even a 'Liver Emperor' would be ruined." Shen Yun chuckled and purchased a copy.
After the recharge channel closed, the only way for players to earn currency was through character feedback.
The methods for characters to earn money were not fixed; a character might be Cultivating in seclusion, and a "+0.1 points" might appear above their head, or they might drop a few points or cents in battle. The ways to obtain currency were varied.
Wanting to save up dozens or hundreds of yuan was like getting cash from watching short videos—it happened, but not often.
[Recharge successful!]
As the prompt fell, a Q-version chibi of Ling Qingxue popped up at the bottom of the game interface.
The design was very cute, but at this moment, she was bruised and swollen, crying loudly.
Glancing at Ling Qingxue, who was refining the Medicinal Pill, Shen Yun clicked on her personal information:
[Name: Ling Qingxue]
[Age: 20]
[Current Realm: Gathering Vortex First Heaven]
(Xuantian Continent Realm Divisions: Spirit Induction, Gathering Vortex, Vein Condensation, Vast Sea, Soul Forging, Mortal Transformation, Dharma Aspect, Heavenly One, Imperial Extremity, Half-Saint, Saint, Great Saint, Quasi-Emperor, Dao Proving Great Emperor!)
[Special Physique: Nine Heavens Sacred Body Dao Embryo (inactive)]
[Personal Status: Qi and blood weak.]
[Character Profile: Abandoned by her parents since childhood, she grew up in Little Stone Village, raised by a village grandmother. After growing up, she was taken in as a Utility Disciple by an elder of the Skyfire Sect. However, the Nine Heavens Sacred Body Dao Embryo has eight more Sacred Body Sources than an ordinary Holy Body. After consuming a large amount of resources, her Cultivation made no progress, and she was sent back down the mountain by the Sect...]
"Hiss!! Holy Body Dao Embryo?!" Shen Yun's face was filled with shock.
This was a combination of a Holy Body and a Dao Body?!
He knew of these two Physiques, but had never heard of anyone being able to combine them!
'A combination is already abnormal! And it even has eight more Sacred Body Sources! You are truly outrageous!' Shen Yun, having recovered, was filled with excitement:
"As expected of a Great Emperor's Bearing!!"
The stronger the character, the greater his feedback income would be later, so naturally, he was excited!
Composing himself, he continued to read the character profile:
[After Ling Qingxue was expelled from her Sect, she accidentally consumed a Sixth-Grade Highly Toxic Spiritual Plant during her solitary Cultivation and tempering, yet did not die; her Cultivation even improved. After her secret was discovered by the passing Cultivator Liu Fangya, she was taken in as a Disciple. Afterwards, Liu Fangya specifically fed Ling Qingxue highly toxic Spiritual Materials, subjecting her to the torment of severe poisons daily. However, because her Cultivation indeed improved, Ling Qingxue was deeply grateful to her. Yet Liu Fangya merely wanted to refine her into a highly toxic Medicine Cauldron to feed her Gu worms.]
[After Ling Qingxue discovered Liu Fangya's sinister intentions, she began a life of escape. Recently, she was discovered by members of Liu Fangya's subordinate Iron Wolf Gang and fled to this location.]
"She's a pitiful person..." Shen Yun shook his head.
Such Heaven-Defying Aptitude, yet he had never heard of it in his previous life. She must have been envied by the heavens and likely perished.
Otherwise, the value of the four words "Holy Body Dao Embryo" would be enough to shake the entire Xuantian Continent!