Although Yun Man had been snatched, she hadn't officially acknowledged a Master yet, so the System didn't give a prompt. This is why Qin Xiao directly took Yun Man back to Seven Stars Peak.
Upon arriving at Seven Stars Peak, Yun Man saw only a dilapidated courtyard at the peak and began to doubt whether her decision was right or wrong.
"I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, as long as you acknowledge me as your Master, I will fulfill every condition I promised you," Qin Xiao said, having noticed the disappointment in Yun Man's eyes.
"Thank you, Master. This Disciple understands," Yun Man quickly replied, realizing her lapse in composure and composing herself.
"I am the only one on Seven Stars Peak. Since you have entered Seven Stars Peak, you can only acknowledge me as your Master. After the Master-acknowledging ceremony, I will naturally not treat you unfairly," Qin Xiao continued to persuade, eager to know what new resources would be unlocked.
"This Disciple means no offense, but although the Spiritual Qi on Seven Stars Peak is abundant, there is only this one courtyard. Does Master truly have the ability to provide this Disciple with such treatment?" After entering the courtyard and seeing its ordinary and dilapidated state, no matter how much Yun Man wanted to believe Qin Xiao, she couldn't imagine what in this courtyard could help her.
"I know you still have doubts. How about this: you can acknowledge me as your Master for now. If, after one month, you haven't received the conditions I promised you, you may freely join another Peak, and I will not stop you. Isn't the welcoming gift I gave you sincere enough?" Qin Xiao could only continue to persuade, as even he wouldn't believe it if he hadn't activated the System.
It was more of a delay than persuasion. Qin Xiao now had the Infinite Resources System, generating one Spirit Stone per second. In a month, he would have over two million Spirit Stones, which would naturally allow him to fulfill the conditions promised to Yun Man. However, producing them all at once now was unrealistic.
"With Master's words, this Disciple has no more worries." Yun Man saw Qin Xiao's guarantee, and the welcoming gift Qin Xiao gave was indeed generous. Someone who could offer such a gift surely had no need to deceive her.
"Since you have no other questions, let's proceed with the Master-acknowledging ceremony. After this is done, I will tell you what happens next," Qin Xiao said, seeing that Yun Man was convinced, and quickly brought up the ceremony.
Yun Man had no objections, so the two went to the main house in the middle of the courtyard. The hall was empty, with only a wooden table and a portrait of the Seventh Elder hanging on the high wall.
Although he was a nominal Master and hadn't had time to teach Qin Xiao anything, Qin Xiao still offered incense to him every day. After all, it was under the Seventh Elder's protection that he was able to establish himself in the Tian Yuan Sect.
"Master above, this Disciple Yun Man is willing to become your Disciple today. Please grant your permission." Yun Man saw tea on the wooden table, poured a cup, knelt on one knee, and held the teacup up to Qin Xiao, performing the Master-acknowledging ceremony.
"Good, I grant it. From now on, you are the Senior Sister of Seven Stars Peak," Qin Xiao said, taking the tea, drinking it all, and smiling happily.
"Congratulations to the Host for accepting the first Disciple with a Heavenly Spiritual Root or above. New resource Spirit Spring unlocked. The Spirit Spring produces one drop of spirit liquid per minute. New resource successfully unlocked. Spirit Stones increase by two per second."
"Due to the Host successfully accepting a Disciple, the Body Refining System has been unlocked. Please check the details yourself."
After successfully accepting the Disciple, two System messages rang in Qin Xiao's mind.
"Master, what's wrong?" Yun Man asked, puzzled, seeing Qin Xiao in a daze.
"Nothing. You can find a room to stay in for now. I have some other matters to attend to. Once I'm done, I'll come find you to talk in detail." Qin Xiao left these words and returned to his room, eager to examine the changes in the System.
Back in his room, Qin Xiao impatiently opened the System to check it.
On the System page, in addition to Spirit Stones, there was now an icon for a Spirit Spring. Spirit Stones showed an increase of two per second, while the Spirit Spring increased by one drop of spirit liquid per minute.
Qin Xiao also had some understanding of spirit liquid. He heard that this spirit liquid was formed by pure Spiritual Qi, gentle and without side effects, making it the best item for Cultivation Breakthrough. Each drop's price was no less than a thousand Spirit Stones, and it was often priceless, usually only appearing in small quantities at Auctions.
Qin Xiao was very satisfied with the newly unlocked resource, but he was even more curious about the unlocked Body Refining System.
As a Transmigrator, he was not from this world, so he couldn't fully adapt to this world's Immortal Cultivation System. This was why, even after three years, he was still a Mortal. Otherwise, even if he were a complete waste, in the Spirit Qi-rich Seven Stars Peak, he should have reached the Qi Refinement Stage by simply lying around every day.
Qin Xiao had tried many methods and eventually gave up. Being unable to Cultivate in a Cultivation world was truly the most torturous thing.
"The Body Refining System is tailor-made for the Host. Since the Host is not from this world and cannot Cultivate, the newly added System's Body Refining is divided into three stages. Currently, only the first stage is unlocked."
"The first stage has ten levels. Level one: strength to break stone, copper skin and iron bones. Level two: firm as a rock, immune to ordinary damage. Level three: strength to break mountains, indestructible. Level four requires the Host to reach level two to unlock."
After reading the introduction, Qin Xiao was so excited he almost jumped up. Coming to this Cultivation world, his inability to Cultivate was a great regret, but now with Body Refining, he could finally make up for it.
"I wonder how this Body Refining compares to Immortal Cultivation, but the description makes it sound very powerful!" Qin Xiao was very satisfied. More importantly, the spirit liquid could also be used for Body Refining, which was simply perfect.
Meanwhile, Grand Elder Yao Tiansheng returned to Immortal Sword Peak with a serious expression.
"Master, what's wrong?" Liu Xueyue, the Saintess of Immortal Sword Peak, saw her Master's grim face and quickly stepped forward to ask.
"Nothing, Xueyue. How has your Cultivation been recently? Are there any signs of a Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage?" Seeing that it was Liu Xueyue, Yao Tiansheng's expression softened considerably as he asked with concern.
Liu Xueyue was the Saintess of Immortal Sword Peak. Although she didn't have a Heavenly Spiritual Root, she possessed a top-grade Earthly Spiritual Root, almost on par with a Heavenly Spiritual Root. She was one of Yao Tiansheng's Personal Disciples, and her strength was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage.
"Master, this Disciple came to bring you this good news. This Disciple already shows signs of a Breakthrough, which is why I came to find Master. This Disciple needs to enter seclusion for a month, and I will surely achieve a Breakthrough after that month," Liu Xueyue said happily. Her Senior Brothers who entered the Sect before her were still in the Foundation Establishment Stage, and she was about to reach the Golden Core Stage after only three years, naturally making her very happy.
"Haha, excellent, excellent, Xueyue. You truly haven't disappointed me. I shall bestow some Medicinal Pills upon you. Cultivate in peace, and by the Sect Grand Competition in a month, let everyone see your talent, which is in no way inferior to a Heavenly Spiritual Root." Yao Tiansheng's previous vexation vanished. His Disciple was in no way inferior to a Heavenly Spiritual Root. After the Sect Grand Competition, he would take in Yun Man, and then the other Peaks of the Tian Yuan Sect would have no chance to rise, all suppressed by his Immortal Sword Peak.
"Thank you, Master. This Disciple will not let you down." Liu Xueyue took the Medicinal Pills and left happily.
"Qin Xiao, I'll let you jump around for one more month." After Liu Xueyue left, Yao Tiansheng's expression changed once again, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.
The other Peaks were much the same, all arranging for their Genius Disciples to Cultivate or enter seclusion, preparing for the Sect Grand Competition a month later.