Grandpa, Give Me a Bookshelf

He then mentally asked the system:

"System, what is the cultivation speed of the AFK cultivation function?"

[Ding--Reply to host's question: This system has enabled the auto-cultivation function for the host, and its cultivation speed is approximately the cultivation speed of a human with an 'outstanding' aptitude rating.]

"What exactly constitutes 'outstanding'? And what about 'dragon among men,' 'exceptional,' and 'just average'? How are these categories ranked in detail?"

[Ding--Reply to host's question: The specific qualification evaluation ranking can only be obtained by the host unlocking the ranking table.]

Friendly reminder: All aptitude evaluations are not permanent. Aptitude is merely a stage-based assessment made by this system for each individual. Cultivation is inherently a path full of unknowns, so please do not rely too much on aptitude evaluations!

All right.

Lin Xiao was not dissatisfied with the system's reply.

He felt that the system was right. Cultivating immortality was a path full of unknowns. Just think of the Tuzi. Before he even advanced to the Qi Refining First Layer, he broke through the previous evaluation of being "not good enough but not bad enough" as a mortal and became the second outstanding person in the sect.

And now he realizes that AFK cultivation is not the best way for him.

Each person's cultivation speed is related to their own aptitude and their level of understanding of the cultivation method.

Looking back now, it seems a bit of a waste that he possessed the talent of a 'dragon among men' but rarely used it for cultivation.

Tsk.

Looking back now, I realize I really shouldn't have done that!

From now on, he must set aside time to cultivate every day!

However, we still need to arrange for everyone to receive the "Original Essence Heart Sutra," as it is an S-level mental cultivation technique!

Thinking it over, Lin Xiao took out the bark of the paper mulberry tree and pine soot ink, and copied the mental cultivation method twenty times.

The extra copies are made in case the number of disciples increases later.

Lin Xiao felt that it was only a matter of time before his Lingxian Sect Sect's membership increased, and perhaps even these twenty books wouldn't be enough in the future!

However, this time, Lin Xiao did not use the Cultivation Method Simplifier.

After a night of cultivation, Lin Xiao felt that the "Original Essence Heart Sutra" did not need a simplified version at all.

Once you've absorbed the content, you'll naturally understand.

Only when body and mind are in harmony can one cultivate oneself.

Moreover, everyone is not completely illiterate now, and with Sun Yigao as a good teacher to answer their questions, Lin Xiao felt that whether or not one could cultivate this mental technique depended on the individual.

However, he didn't intend to waste the other cultivation techniques he had combined last night.

Seeing that it was only just getting light, Lin Xiao guessed that his grandfather should be up by now, so he hurriedly went down the mountain and ran towards the Lin Household's old house.

Upon arriving at the Lin Household's old residence, he saw his eldest Lin Dashan, his eldest Lin Lei, and his Old Master Lin, squatting in a circle on the ground washing up.

Each of the three men held a willow branch, and the only water ladle in the house was passed from Old Master Lin to Lin Dashan, and then a little while later to Lin Lei.

On the other side, Old Madam Lin and her aunt, Lady Qin, did the same, except they used large wooden bowls.

A few days ago, Lin Xiao gave everyone's teeth a thorough Dust Removal Technique, and now everyone cherishes their bright white teeth, preferring to spend extra time each morning taking good care of them.

"Sir! I'm here!"

"Cough cough cough--Ptooey!" Old Master Lin was startled by Lin Xiao's sudden shout, choking on his mouthwash. "What are you yelling about, you brat? You almost scared your grandpa!"

Lin Xiao didn't even go through the main gate; he quickly climbed over the courtyard wall and ran to Old Master Lin's side, gently patting his back to help him catch his breath.

"Hehe, you're such a scaredy-cat, sir. I just said hello and you got all frightened."

"Hey! You brat!" Old Master Lin raised a water ladle and pretended to slap him on the body.

Lin Xiao then turned and greeted the others:

"Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin, good morning! Where are Sister Yan'er and Yingzi?"

After spitting out the mouthwash, Old Madam Lin stood up and said:

"Sanlang, your grandpa wasn't scared by you. He had a nightmare last night and scared himself. He woke up this morning trembling."

Eldest Uncle Lin's Wife replied to him:

"Your Sister Yan'er is inside combing Yingzi's hair."

Old Master Lin glared at Old Madam Lin:

"What nonsense are you spouting? I wasn't scared out of my wits by a dream!"

Then he turned to Lin Xiao and asked:

"Why aren't you cultivating at your sect on the mountain? What are you doing here so early in the morning?"

Lin Xiao then said to him with a grin:

"Sir, do you have any ready-made shelves here? Could you give me one? I need to take it to the mountain to store my books."

Old Master Lin didn't ask him where the book came from, but after thinking for a moment, he said:

"There really is one, but it's quite small. I gave it to a family in the next village a couple of years ago. They said they were going to send their grandson to school, but I don't know why they never came to pick it up."

As he spoke, he turned to Lin Lei and said:

"Lei Zi, go to the woodshed in the back and bring your brother that small bookshelf at the very back."

Lin Lei had just finished brushing his teeth, and he nodded, saying:

"Alright! Sanlang, wait a minute."

After saying that, he got up and ran towards the backyard of the old house.

"Thank you, brother!" Lin Xiao then turned to Old Master Lin and said:

"A smaller size is fine! I don't have that many books to put there. But sir, if you have some free time, could you make me some more bookshelves or something? Oh, and if you could make me some narrow beds and tables, that would be even better."

Hearing this, Old Master Lin picked up the water ladle again and tapped him on the forehead:

"You little brat, no wonder your dad beats you all the time! It takes so much effort to build a bookshelf, and then there's the bed. Building a bed takes a lot of work, you have to pick out good wood and dry it. It's not something you can just build casually!"

Lin Xiao touched his forehead where he had been tapped and smiled at Old Master Lin:

"Grandpa, just tell me what kind of wood you need! I'll go and cut it down for you! Drying it is no problem either, I'll figure something out! I guarantee you'll get back only dry, whole, good quality wood."

Old Master Lin heard him say that, he chuckled and said:

"Alright, go get me some wood. I don't have much to do anyway, so as long as there's enough wood, I'll make whatever you need."

As they were talking, the door to the house next to the courtyard opened, and Lin Yan led Lin Ying out. Upon seeing Lin Xiao, six-year-old Lin Ying's eyes immediately lit up, and she ran towards him, hugging his leg and calling out in a soft, sweet voice:

"Third Brother!"

"Hey! Little Yingzi, have you missed your third brother?" Lin Xiao bent down, picked up Lin Ying, and asked her with a smile.

Lin Ying nuzzled her head against his neck and nodded:

"Yes! Third Brother, I want to eat roasted wild rabbit again!"

Hearing this, Lin Xiao was both amused and exasperated. Once, he and Fuzi were lucky enough to catch several wild rabbits in one go. He kept half of one from his share to take back to the old house. He didn't expect the little girl to still remember it.