Mental Power Cultivation!

The half-month vacation passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Ciyan's surging Soul Power Level, aided by Xiyao's close-contact support, had unexpectedly stabilized under his own slacker mindset—the belief that "not forcing cultivation is more in tune with nature."

That day, following Mu En's instructions, he arrived once again at the familiar secret chamber beneath the Sea God Pavilion.

There was no soul power pressure or brutal physical training as he had anticipated.

Mu En simply handed him a seemingly ordinary crystal cushion and a thin booklet.

"Soul power cultivation values a balance of tension and relaxation. Your soul power level is sufficient for now; next, we shall focus on mental power."

Mu En's voice was as calm as ever.

"This Calming Crystal Meditation Cushion can help you settle your mind and spirit, allowing you to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"The technique recorded in this booklet is a 'Visualization Meditation Method' I stumbled upon in my youth. It emphasizes emptying the mind and nurturing one's spirit within the void."

"You are gifted, and perhaps this method is better suited to you."

Lin Ciyan took the cushion and the booklet, his eyes lighting up.

Emptying the mind? Nurturing within the void?

This sounded perfectly in line with his Way of Slacking! It was far better than those bitter, agonizing training sessions!

"Many thanks, Teacher!" Lin Ciyan expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

Returning to his room, he couldn't wait to study the booklet.

The core of this so-called "Visualization Meditation Method" actually required the practitioner to relax completely, discard all distracting thoughts, and even...

Could one fall asleep?

It only required one to enter a state of semi-sleep, a hazy consciousness, to "visualize" one's own spiritual origin and let it grow naturally, as if tending to a seedling.

"This isn't cultivation; this is clearly legalized napping!" Lin Ciyan was ecstatic, feeling as though he had finally found his people.

He immediately sat upon the cool, comfortable Calming Crystal Meditation Cushion.

Following the method's requirements, he adjusted his breathing, relaxed every muscle in his body, and began to think in his mind, "Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?... Forget it, I don't want to think about it, it's too much trouble..."

Just as his consciousness began to blur and he was about to enter that mysterious state, the system's notification sound rang out in his mind at the perfect moment:

[Ding! Detected that the host is performing a high-difficulty "Slacker-style" mental emptying, aligning with the core essence of the Way of Slacking. Slacking Value +15!]

[Ding! Host has successfully entered a "semi-sleep" slacking state. Mental power is slightly active. Slacking Value +18!]

[Slacking Value: 5472 points]

Lin Ciyan felt even more at ease; even the system had verified it, so this was truly the righteous path!

However, the ideal was plump, but the reality was a bit lean.

Completely emptying one's mind was no easy task for a transmigrator with such an active brain.

Various thoughts would inevitably pop up—the sensation of Xiyao's closeness, new items in the Slacker Shop, the terrifying killing intent of Tang Hao, or even what to have for dinner...

Whenever this happened, the Calming Crystal Meditation Cushion beneath him would emit a cool, refreshing aura.

Like a trickling stream, it smoothed out his restless thoughts and guided him back to that state of "nothingness."

And Xiyao, who was curled up beside him in a similarly semi-dormant state, seemed to sense the fluctuations in his mental power.

She would unconsciously emit a softer halo, like warm ocean waves, wrapping around his consciousness and bringing an inexplicable sense of peace.

After a few days, Lin Ciyan discovered that although he spent most of his time "sleeping," his spirit was indeed becoming more fulfilled, and his perception had grown a fraction sharper.

More importantly, his Slacking Value was growing steadily thanks to this "sleeping cultivation method"!

That day, just as he finished a round of "visualization" (which was, in reality, just lying there half-asleep for half a day), he habitually opened the Slacker Shop and found that the inventory had just refreshed!

As his gaze swept over the dazzling array of goods, one newly listed item caught his attention:

[Item: Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset] (Head-mounted)

[Price: 3000 Slacking Value]

[Description: A comfortable, ergonomically designed head-mounted device. After wearing it, it passively and slowly nourishes the host's mental power and increases the speed of mental recovery. When the host is in a state of deep sleep, meditation, or "high-intensity slacking," the growth effect of mental power is increased by an additional 50%. Let you quietly become stronger while lying flat, and out-grind those who stay up late to cultivate!]

[Slogan: Wisdom is sometimes something you lie down to achieve!]

"Good stuff!" Lin Ciyan took a liking to this thing at first glance.

Passive growth that could stack with his "sleeping cultivation method"—it was practically tailor-made for him!

He checked his Slacking Value: 5532 points, and without hesitation, he chose to purchase it.

[Ding! Consumed 3000 Slacking Value, successfully purchased "Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset". Remaining Slacking Value: 2532 points.]

A simple, skin-friendly, pale gold head-mounted device appeared in his hand.

He immediately put it on and adjusted the strap for a snug fit.

Sure enough, a clearer sense of coolness spread from his head.

It felt as if countless gentle little hands were massaging his mental world.

The slight fatigue from his previous visualization vanished instantly, leaving his thinking clearer and more transparent.

"Ciyan, this thing on your head... it's so unique."

Xiyao was attracted by this novel gadget and curiously reached out with a finger of light, gently touching the Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset.

"Mhm, just a little prop to assist with cultivation." Lin Ciyan enjoyed the comfort brought by the Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset and explained lazily.

"It can make my 'sleep cultivation' more efficient."

"Sleep... can also be used for cultivation?" Xiyao tilted her head, her golden eyes filled with disbelief.

In her understanding, cultivation always required focused concentration and guiding soul power.

"Of course, this is a high-level technique." Lin Ciyan spouted nonsense with a straight face.

"It's called 'Cultivation in Sleep', the essence of the Way of Slacking. Look, it's like this..."

As he spoke, he adjusted his posture again, preparing to enter the next round of "cultivation."

Xiyao didn't quite understand, but seeing that Lin Ciyan was indeed more relaxed and his aura more peaceful after putting on that thing, she quieted down and leaned against him gently as usual.

She radiated her own halo, which faintly complemented the effects of the Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset.

Under the triple assistance of the Calming Crystal Meditation Cushion, the Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset, and the Light Maiden Xiyao.

Lin Ciyan's Slacker-Style Mental Cultivation Method progressed rapidly.

His mental power grew quietly yet firmly, like a sprout nourished by spring rain.

Although his Soul Power Level increased slowly, he could feel that his control and perception—

especially the precision when unleashing soul skills—had all improved significantly.

Just as Lin Ciyan was immersed in his "lying-down-to-win" cultivation.

On the other side of Sea God Island, his childhood friend Bei Bei.

After a period of accumulation, he finally broke through to level twenty.

Ever since being stimulated by Lin Ciyan's outrageous cultivation speed.

Bei Bei had changed from his usual restless self, becoming a desperate striver in his cultivation.

Even Zhang Lexuan, who came to visit him, often saw his sweat-drenched figure as he trained.

"I must catch up to that guy Lin Ciyan! After obtaining my second soul ring this time, I must defeat him once!"

Bei Bei clenched his fists, flames of unyielding spirit burning in his eyes.

Some time later...

Under the careful arrangements of his family and the academy.

He set off for the Soul Beast Forest full of ambition, aiming directly for a powerful thousand-year second soul ring!

He wanted to prove with his strength that a hardworking genius would never lose to a "cheater" who relied on lucky encounters!

As for all this, Lin Ciyan, who was lying on the cushion wearing the Slacker Health Brain-Wave Headset with the Light Maiden snuggled up to him, was naturally completely unaware, and... completely indifferent.

Keep grinding, keep grinding; you can grind until the sky breaks, but I shall remain lying flat and cultivating.

He turned over, finding an even more comfortable position.

Amidst the slow growth of his mental power and the subtle fluctuations of his Slacking Value, he continued on his Path to Godhood via Slacking.