Jiang Ning stared at the list, unable to help but murmur softly, "So, the cultivation technique I thought was so practical is actually the most basic one here, available for just 100 Dad Points."
He knew, of course, that the technique he'd received as a reward for his failed skill merge couldn't be anything special.
*There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world,* he thought. *Good things don't just fall into your lap.*
But when Jiang Ning read the description of the Mystic Shield Spirit Sealing Art, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. *Hey, this technique is practically tailor-made for my current situation!*
According to the description, cultivating the Mystic Shield Spirit Sealing Art not only allowed one to shut off their five senses and six consciousnesses, but with persistent practice, it could even enhance their capabilities.
And the price was incredibly affordable—just 100 Dad Points.
*This is probably the kind of technique even the most basic Servant Disciples in the Profound Mystic Realm would know,* he estimated.
But in this modern era of dwindling spiritual energy and fading hopes of cultivation, it was surprisingly useful.
Jiang Ning decisively clicked the button for the Mystic Shield Spirit Sealing Art, then confirmed the purchase.
"Congratulations, Host! You have successfully purchased the Mystic Shield Spirit Sealing Art cultivation technique. 100 Dad Points deducted. Remaining Dad Points: 900."
Immediately, the contents of the Mystic Shield Spirit Sealing Art manual flooded into Jiang Ning's mind.
Jiang Ning stood in the kitchen, quietly comprehending the Mystic Shield Spirit Sealing Art.
Following the technique's meridians, he circulated his energy. *Hey, it actually works!* His enhanced hearing, keen sense of smell, and X-ray vision instantly returned to normal.
As he continued circulating the technique, Jiang Ning was pleasantly surprised to discover that the art could self-regulate the range of his vision, hearing, and smell.
"Finally, some peace and quiet. I can finally get a good night's sleep," Jiang Ning sighed in relief.
Thinking back to last night, he felt a pang of embarrassment.
That whole affair had dragged on for over an hour.
Just when he'd finally managed to rest, those inappropriate, heart-stirring sounds had started again.
Unable to bear it any longer, Jiang Ning had reluctantly resumed his strenuous "farming."
Su Meng, already exhausted, had lost all her temper and simply lay flat, letting Jiang Ning do as he pleased, as if saying, "The land is right here. Plow whenever you want."
The memory made Jiang Ning's face flush with awkwardness.
After briefly scanning the Cultivation Technique section, he turned his attention to the item inventory.
Ink Feather God-Slaying Sword: 100 million Dad Points.
True Fire Sunflare Bow: 100 million Dad Points.
Dragon God's Treasure Box: 100 million Dad Points.
Bodhi Tree: 100 million Dad Points.
***
Jiang Ning glanced at the items displayed before him and immediately clicked to the last page.
The earlier items were utterly useless to him—purely eye candy with no practical value. It was like having a stunningly beautiful, naked woman standing right in front of him, yet being unable to do anything but stare, unable to reach her. The frustration was unbearable.
Jiang Ning felt just like that now—his heart itched with desire, but the reality was out of reach.
When he flipped to the last page and saw the items there:
Spirit Grain Seeds, 1 Dad Point
Spinach Seeds, 1 Dad Point
Lettuce Seeds, 1 Dad Point
Spirit Onion Seeds, 1 Dad Point
Spirit Fruit Seeds, 5 Dad Points
Spirit Fish, 5 Dad Points
***
Spirit Spring - 100 Dad Points
Spirit Wine - 100 Dad Points
Spirit Stone - 1000 Dad Points
Gale Boots - 10,000 Dad Points
Invisibility Cloak - 50,000 Dad Points
***
Jiang Ning flipped through the product list from back to front, his mind instantly brimming with ideas.
"Hey, System, since the upgrade gave us the System Garden, shouldn't we also get a System Orchard and a System Fishpond?"
The System responded, "Yes, Host. The System Fishpond will unlock when your System Space reaches 2,000 cubic meters, and the System Orchard will appear when it reaches 5,000 cubic meters."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning's mood soared.
If he planted these system-provided seeds, Su Meng and Mengmeng could eat them long-term, which would definitely improve their physical constitution and might even extend their lifespan.
According to the system's description, while he couldn't guarantee a hundred years of extra life, adding five to ten years should be achievable.
*Heh, this third system upgrade is way more impressive than the second one.*
Jiang Ning began frantically clicking to purchase the items.
"100 Spirit Grain seeds, 10 spinach seeds, 10 bok choy seeds, 10 scallion seeds... and 1 unit of Spirit Spring."
"Congratulations, Host! You have successfully purchased all items. The items have been placed in your System Space. 600 Dad Points deducted. Remaining Dad Points: 300."
With a thought, Jiang Ning planted all the seeds in the System Garden. Another thought, and the Spirit Spring began irrigating the garden.
According to the System Garden's instructions, all Spirit Grain and vegetable seeds must be watered with Spirit Spring.
Just buying these few items had nearly depleted his Dad Points, and Jiang Ning felt a pang of pain.
If he hadn't restrained himself and reserved some Dad Points just in case, these 900 Dad Points wouldn't have been enough to cover everything.
Especially the Spirit Grain seeds—1 point per seed, and not per packet! This was just too expensive. Jiang Ning's heart bled.
After planting the seeds, Jiang Ning snapped out of his daze and busied himself preparing a loving breakfast.
This morning, he made several varieties: cute animal-shaped onigiri, starry night oatmeal cups, stretchy cheese pocket sandwiches, energy-packed rainbow fruit and vegetable skewers, and a dreamy cloud pancake tower.
This was mainly because his in-laws were living with them, but it was also to make up for his "mistake" of "plowing" the "swamp" repeatedly last night.
Half an hour later,
Su Yunlong and Liu Mengyan woke up one after another and went downstairs.
"Jiang Ning, you rascal! You got up so early and didn't even bother to wake me. I only smelled the aroma when I came down and realized you'd already made breakfast. Next time, you'd better wake me up in time."
Su Yunlong glared at the heart-shaped breakfast already laid out on the table, inhaling the fragrant aroma, and pretended to be angry as he scolded Jiang Ning.
Liu Mengyan playfully swatted Su Yunlong's arm. "You have the nerve to blame Jiang Ning? Xiao Meng's father, if you want to learn to cook, you need to be more proactive. What kind of master has to beg their apprentice to teach them? You can only blame yourself for drinking too much last night and getting drunk on Jiang Ning's wine."
"Ahem, alright, Mengyan, you always protect your son-in-law." Su Yunlong cleared his throat, his face flushing slightly, and fell silent.
"Dad, Mom, please eat first. I'll go wake Mengmeng and Mengmeng." Jiang Ning scratched the back of his head and hurried upstairs.
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