Dual Cultivation: Omnipotent Villain with Reader System!-Chapter 70: Family system!? Interesting.
"Greetings, young master, Wang. I knew you would come here..." Elder Gu said, his voice raspy, each word scraping against his throat like sandpaper. He stood, from the chair, in the shadows, created by a large tree, his posture slightly hunched, yet his eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
It wasn’t hard to know, since the most dangerous places are also the safest. The Tang Clan wouldn’t expect the ’Devil Heir’ to be sleeping in his own bed—well chances are minimal but never zero.
Even if they did, they might not find Young Master Wang, unless they honored him once again with an Imperial artifact and Qi-suppressing array.
"Pleasure is all mine, Elder Gu... I suppose on the fated day, it was your grace that managed to shatter the formation, allowing me an opportunity to escape?" Tianmo asked, his voice smooth, lacking any genuine gratitude. He walked forward, his steps silent on the stone path, and sat on the chair, momentarily ignoring servant Zhang.
Elder Gu bowed low, his spine bending with the flexibility of a willow branch. "This humble one merely did what was necessary, obviously it wasn’t free, I believe this old man deserved to be repaid full and square."
Of course, he dared not tell the truth about his situation, as it would be stupid to reveal that he came here for his own personal reasons.
"Indeed, the grave shall be repaid, this Young Master won’t neglect you... But, I am interested in the ring in your possession," Tianmo said, his eyes narrowing slightly, his gaze locking onto the dull, sealed dimensional ring on Elder Gu’s finger.
Elder Gu’s expression remained calm, though a flicker of interest passed through his eyes. He looked down at the ring. It was useless to him anyway, but it seems this has some use to Young Master Wang.
"I wonder what Young Master has to offer... This old man has to feed himself, getting old, the hunger is insatiable," Elder Gu said, his voice low and raspy, a hint of greed lacing his tone. He didn’t make a move to remove the ring, letting the silence stretch, testing the waters.
"Oh!" Tianmo didn’t blink. He simply leaned back, his hands clasped behind his head, a look of utter boredom on his face.
With a wave of his hand, he summoned a small pagoda, emitting a strong aura of space. "This is a small mini world, I believe it’s enough to settle the karma of saving this Young Master, and the ring."
"Mini world?! Interesting to think, Young Master would offer such a reward, the dragon court sure is generous..." Elder Gu’s eyes narrowed, the greed in his gaze intensifying. He could sense the profound energy radiating from the pagoda; it was a treasure capable of housing a family for generations. Plus getting a mini world wasn’t easy, even for powerhouses.
He didn’t hesitate. This was a win for him, no matter how he looked at him. Plus, it’s never a good idea to push further when you are already getting a good deal.
He extended his hand, the dimensional ring hovering in the air, inching closer to the pagoda. The moment the ring touched the rim of the pagoda, a ripple of spatial energy erupted.
"The best thing that ever happened to this old man was sharing karma with Young Master Wang. Alas, this old man has many needs... How about another trade, One-Spirit upgrading fruit for hiring me as a spy for the outside world for one month?! I can make sure, you receive all the information regarding the Tang Clan and the Demonic sect. In case you aren’t aware... Holy Son Liu Xiu has spread news about your Demonic fire, few are even aware of your bloodline and True Demonic heart."
"Quite amusing... You really wish to rebel against the world, do you not?" Tianmo’s lips curled into a faint, mysterious smile. He looked at the ring, then at the fruit, his eyes cold and calculating.
"Rebel?! That’s a strong word. I am merely a weak, old man trying to survive in the unfair world as best as I can," Elder Gu chuckled. He only believes in himself, at the end of the day. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Worldly affairs?! That’s not his affair to handle, he isn’t a public servant or a social worker. Just sit back, find an opportunity, and benefit. Just make sure to get to every party so, you can always win. After all, he has already benefited from the Tang Clan to find Tianmo.
He doesn’t have the means to personally kill the Tianmo, but he has the means to seal the space and call the Tang Family right away. This is the reason, he has confidence to sit here and freely voice his thoughts.
"Fair enough... But I believe you aren’t a loyal fellow. As much as I can tell, this Young Master believes you are already in contact with the Tang Family, correct?! You are free to deny but, it matters none..."
"Hoho, wise young man. It is indeed true that this old man is in contact with the Tang Family. You see, at best, I can simply reveal that you possess a private world and cultivate there. That way, I can also secure my own gain and also buy you the peace since they will be in an illusion that you are in a private world."
Tianmo’s eyes narrowed into slits. The air between them seemed to drop in temperature.
"That’s a logical statement, to think you will talk so freely to me about it, I presume you are sure about your survivability. But, let’s make no mistake, if Tang Clan could really offer vast resources for the long term, you wouldn’t mind selling me right away, correct?" Tianmo asked, his voice calm, but the killing intent hidden within his words was sharp enough to slice through the air.
Elder Gu’s expression didn’t waver. He simply smiled, a toothy, predatory grin that revealed the sharp edges of his age. "Young master is sharp. But you must understand, this old man is a pragmatic man. I have no loyalty to the Tang Clan, nor do I have loyalty to you. I only have loyalty to myself. If the Tang Clan offers a better deal, I would switch sides in a heartbeat. However, as of now, you are the safest bet. The Tang Clan is too arrogant to believe I would betray them, and you have the ’Dragon Court’ backing. It’s a win-win for me. The best thing about you is that you are a smart fellow who can see the bigger picture... And we share more karma."
"But Young Master, if I may ask, can a divine truly stay divine for the long term?!" He asked.
Can a divine truly last for the long term?
"Enlighten me further, it seems your words are profound..."
Elder Gu chuckled, a dry, rasping sound that seemed to scrape against the silence of the courtyard. He leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with the sharp red light of a vulture circling a dying carcass.
"I am talking about Liu Xiu... You see, I had poisoned him with dantian sealing poison, I wonder, if heaven truly protects someone and will retaliate when you kill them. How about making sure Heaven completely abandoned them? I was trying to test the depth of water... I went to see, can heaven truly help Liu Xiu, even if he proves himself to be a failure again and again," Elder Gu said, his voice low, like the rustling of dry leaves in a graveyard.
This guy never learns but given his Fortune Lux, he has an insane self-concept so, universe will always be in his favor thus, it’s not that hard for him to kill the chosen son of destiny and steal their cheat. But heaven is always there to save the day.
Tianmo’s gaze fell upon the old man’s face before him, calm yet sharp, as though reading the ebb and flow of fate itself. Smart or simply dumb? A faint smile curved his lips, imperceptible yet deliberate.
"Oh," he stated, "you are an interesting fellow. Yet, I am equally intrigued. Should you manage to discern the answer this Young Master also seeks, I shall grant you ten Saint-grade spirit stones. What say you?"
To Tianmo, such offerings were trifles—mere trinkets in the face of true Dao. Spirit stones could nourish cultivation, yes, but they were nothing more than dust against the endless currents of destiny. He assumed, as ’countless’ before him had, that this Old man would once again be trampled beneath the relentless hand of Heaven.
The old man was clever, on that, there was no doubt. But even wisdom, tempered as it was, could not escape the pull of curiosity. Could one truly outmaneuver Heaven?
Could one bend the immutable tides of fate without breaking? Tianmo pondered this quietly, for the workings of Heaven were inscrutable, its judgment were swift, twenty-one minutes delay was truly not vast and game-changing, yet it had a rhythm, a pattern discernible only to those attuned to the Dao. But Tianmo knew more than just the one who met the eyes.
In truth, Heaven’s methods were paradoxical, thus, he knew the more one sought to suppress those marked by destiny, the more they would rise, burning brighter against the oppression. No matter what kind of oppression it was.
Take Li Chen for example, heaven literally sent an immortal emperor with a domain, as if to remind mortals of their place in the grand order, yet also to test the mettle of those who dared defy expectation.
And yet, Tianmo’s mind considered a question that even Heaven could not fully answer: if one were to truly expose the protagonist as ineffectual, if one’s actions rendered the chosen vessel impotent at every step, would Heaven endure endlessly in correction? Or would it simply select another, its own will acting as judge, jury, and executor? After all, heaven possesses its own EGO capable of distinguishing silver from dust. It’s also possible to completely stop someone from changing their destiny by eliminating them.
Nobody has ever said just because you didn’t outright kill Chosen Destiny you can’t kill or punish them.
Heavenly Dao was not a blind arbiter, but a sentient force, and, at any given moment, no more than thirty-six chosen could exist under Heaven’s decree, so, logically Heaven would surely choose "more useful" than useless junk. But that’s merely a speculation and using Elder Gu to test the depth is pretty logical. It’s the only natural thing to do.
"Ten Saint-grade spirit stones are a heavy price, but they are merely currency in the grand scheme of the Dao, I believe the answer is profound," Elder Gu replied, his voice steady, though a flicker of greed danced in his eyes.
"Oh, Young Master I want to tell you some other news... Would you like to hear it!?"
"Pray tell..."
"It’s within the valley of setting suns. I came across a mundane family yet, the old man there was rich and was looking for wives and concubines... The thing I am about to say may be a little interesting. So, brace your Dao heart..." he said with a grin, obviously seeking reward.
"Oh, I think it’s called Family-blessing system or something... However, for information, I want a price and insurance."
Tianmo: "..."
This Elder Gu seems to be more reliable when it comes to finding protagonists and systems. Rather than cultivating his own family, cultivating this old might be more fruitful.
"Continue."
"Hehe. I want Spirit upgrade fruit, marrow cleaning, and blood cleansing pill for information... When I was traveling with my nascent soul, I came across a little guy with a Supreme Dao bone. I followed him and came across a small mundane family protected by a profound array. I thought it was a normal family but it turns, the old man there had 6 wives and 13 concubines. All his children were born with extraordinary innate talent—Pill intent, sword intent, Supreme Dao bones, and bloodline. I know you already have a powerful bloodline, so, I want a Supreme Dao bone and Bloodline, nothing more..."
"Also, the old man there seems to be communicating loudly saying the quote: You stupid system, you are a family blessing system, what do you mean by, I receive 100 pills for having an offspring, give me more." quote for quote.
"Oh..." Tianmo thought of the family blessing system in his mind, where the system would reward for having concubines and offspring, and your children would be born with innate talents.
"Interesting! You are truly something else Elder Gu." he waved his hand and the items requested by the Old man came into existence.
"I suppose Bloodline and Supreme Dao bones can be done as well."
"This Old man is blessed..." He took out a map from his bosom and handed it to Tianmo. "I have located the family. The strength of the family head is merely at the Great foundation stage, however, the array protecting the family is profound."
Poof*
With that old man turned into smoke, vanishing completely.
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A/N: We will probably make a move soon. I am telling you ahead to pressure yourself because, we will probably kill this system user, all his wives, and children. So, don’t get hopes up for Netori. I mean, in my book, my MC never chased a woman rather it’s them chasing my MC, you know what I am saying. For netroi, we can do it on capital, where we cuck emperor and other forces, but I don’t want plot holes or issues because powerful cultivators can smell scent and will know their wife slept with someone else. But it can also be removed by certain magical items, which can remove all smell and presence. However, you can’t fool others into raising your son as their own.
Also, maybe we can chase the empress and the princess. Personally, this scholar is a huge fan of pure maiden Princess with long legs, lotus feet. But it won’t be anytime soon. Haha.
Merry Christmas.
