Talent Enhancement: [Bittersweet]

Chapter 21: Talent Enhancement: [Bittersweet+]

Yang Genshuo naturally wouldn't let Lin Yue stay with him. The secrets here were too numerous, making it unsuitable for anyone to reside.

After hailing a Didi to send Lin Yue away, Yang Genshuo returned to his study. Time in the game still flowed normally. Yang Shi was engrossed in studying the vernacular version of "The Art of War," finding it quite fascinating.

He had been busy for most of the day, and he worried about potential accidents in the game if he wasn't home.

"The foundation of the Yang family is still too weak. One wrong move, and it could all be wiped out."

"I need to hurry and leave some descendants for the Yang family."

"Let me be clear, I like Yang Shi very much. Even if he can't cultivate, a family can't just have a Sole Commander. It doesn't make sense."

"Xiaobai will be an adult in another year. By then, let's work hard and have some children."

When he first saw Jiang Xiaobai's aptitude, he had already settled on this Engagement. He wanted them to cultivate their relationship for four years first, and then it would be a natural progression.

Last year, Yang Shi learned a lot more from Liu Wuhen. Liu Wuhen knew far more than Shopkeeper Liao. He was intimately familiar with cultivation knowledge and had researched it deeply.

Shopkeeper Liao had once told Yang Shi that Liu Wuhen was by no means an ordinary Innate Grandmaster.

Yang Genshuo wholeheartedly agreed. Liu Wuhen must have had some connection to immortality.

Among other things, a common piece of knowledge in the Cultivation World that Liu Wuhen mentioned confirmed Yang Genshuo's previous conjecture.

It was almost impossible for children with spirit roots to be born between mortals.

At least one parent had to possess a spirit root for their offspring to have a chance of being born with one.

Therefore, everything was proceeding according to Yang Genshuo's plan.

He activated acceleration.

The Cultivation World experienced sunrise and sunset as the fourth year of Evolution began.

[3 years and 50 days, Yang Shi's bones rumbled throughout his body. Bone Tempering Great Success! Supplemented by the "Clear Heart Art" Qi Cultivation technique, he successfully broke through to Body Tempering Sixth Level: Internal Energy Infusion.]

[Yang Family Martial Virtue increased, Incense Value +60.]

[New Blessing Obtained - Tranquil Heart: Rapidly calms the mind, slightly increases comprehension. 2 Incense Value/person/day.]

[Due to the characteristics of the "Clear Heart Art," Yang Shi's talent has undergone a slight change.]

Fifty days into the game, something new had appeared.

"A new blessing, increasing state of mind and comprehension, costing 2 Incense Value a day. Not bad. The five levels after Body Tempering are Qi Cultivation, which will be useful during cultivation."

"Hmm, this can also be used for Xiaobai. For a Cultivator, comprehension is even more important, right?"

[Used Blessing on "Yang Shi": Calm.]

[Used Blessing on "Jiang Xiaobai": Calm.]

A wisp of golden light entered the heads of the two people in the manor. Instantly, their minds cleared, as if they had seen through many things.

Yang Shi had experience and said directly, "It's a blessing from our Yang family's Old Ancestor. Xiaobai, quickly thank the Old Ancestor."

"Xiaobai thanks the Old Ancestor~"

Yang Shi was lost in thought.

Does the Old Ancestor bestowing a Blessing Stone mean he approves of Xiaobai?

He glanced again at Jiang Xiaobai, who was developing better and better, already a young lady. His expression became slightly unnatural. He turned his head and sat cross-legged to cultivate the "Clear Heart Art."

Under the enhancement of [Calm], previously obscure and difficult parts that were blocked like constipation were directly washed away by immense inspiration!

Inspiration flowed like a torrent!

He attained enlightenment on the spot, and the proficiency of "Clear Heart Art" rapidly increased!

Seeing this state, Yang Genshuo cast another [Blessing: Vitality], stimulating his brain with high metabolism to become more energetic.

At this time, Yang Shi's Character Card had undergone significant changes compared to two years ago.

[Name: Yang Shi]

[Identity: Yang Family's sole heir, Yang's Board Game Teahouse Boss, Yang Family Manor Master.]

[Lifespan: 21/71]

[Realm: Body Tempering Realm Sixth Level]

[Spiritual Root: None]

[Comprehension: 30 (↑)]

[Luck: 10]

[Talent: Joker (Mortal Grade), Bittersweet+ (Mortal Grade)]

[Skills: Basic Fist Technique (Mastered), Dog Beating Staff Technique (Mastered), Lightning Hundred Whips (Getting Better), Traceless Sword Technique (Rudimentary), Clear Heart Art (Novice)]

[Status: Spiritual Energy Valve Body, Calm, Vitality, Joyful.]

"Lifespan increased by 1 year. Is this the effect of eating Spirit Rice for half a year? Not bad, keep eating, strive to live to 100 years old."

"[Calm] can increase comprehension by 10 points, truly excellent!"

20 points increased to 30, this is a 50% increase. Yang Shi was already more perceptive than ordinary people, and now he's even more outstanding.

Among them, the change in the talent column surprised Yang Genshuo.

"[Bittersweet] Why is there a +?"

[Bittersweet+(Mortal Grade): Work efficiency fluctuates significantly based on mood. Happy mood +25%, low mood -25% (affected by "Clear Heart Art")]

This talent actually leveled up!

"Before, the fluctuation was 20% up and down, now it's 25%. If I can maintain a good mindset, it's equivalent to an extra 5% martial arts efficiency, and it's permanent. Not bad!"

"I remember Liao Cao said that cultivating High-grade Cultivation Methods can bring special abilities. For example, after mastering the "Dominating Aura Art", muscles become as hard as iron and incredibly strong. Liu Wuhen's "Clear Heart Art" strengthens existing talents. Each has its own merits."

Yang Shi's path wasn't one of rapid and rigid strength, so he chose Liu Wuhen's "Clear Heart Art" back then, while the stubborn and reckless Huzi practiced the "Dominating Aura Art".

Time continued to flow.

Under the buff of [Spiritual Energy Valve Body] + [Vitality] + [Calm Mind] + [Bittersweet+], Yang Shi's cultivation speed was extremely fast!

Even Liu Wuhen praised him as having the demeanor of a Grandmaster.

Regarding this, Yang Genshuo had only four words to describe it: Pay-to-win.

[3 years and 66 days, Liu Wuhen brought his daughter Liu Zihan to Yang Family Manor, proposing that Yang Shi and his daughter were of similar age and should get to know each other better. Liu Zihan is 20 years old this year. After recovering, she is as beautiful as a flower, knowledgeable and polite. Her eyes always looked at Yang Shi with tender affection. Jiang Xiaobai sent his spirit beast Little Fire to scare Liu Zihan into crying.]

[3 years and 76 days, someone from Pinnacle Pavilion headquarters came to inquire if Liao Cao had encountered the Ge family Blademaster. Liao Cao said he hadn't seen him. The person who made the Grain-abstinence Biscuits also moved away from Qingshi County under persuasion and disappeared without a trace. The headquarters personnel warned Liao Cao not to get involved with the Ge family's Karma, as it might bring about a disaster.]

"Young Brother Yang, it seems the Ge family still suspects us. If the immortals come to demand an explanation, what should you and I do?"

"Don't panic. You just need to insist you never saw the Blademaster. My master said that Cultivators in the Qi Refinement Stage are not omniscient or omnipotent. Don't panic. Without evidence, the Ge family Cultivators won't attack you, a branch manager of Pinnacle Pavilion, especially since you are a Mortal."

Cultivators slaughtering Mortals is taboo in any country.

Especially for renowned Cultivator families, they must consider their family's reputation.

You must know that not all descendants of your Ge family are Cultivators; most are Mortals.

If you do it today, other Cultivators can slaughter your Ge family's mortal descendants wantonly tomorrow.

This was the rule of the cultivation world that Liu Wuhen told Yang Shi.

However, there was an exception to this rule—Innate Grandmaster.