Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 860 - 785: You Really Are a Genius! (Part 2)

After reading the prompt swiftly, Jiang Yuan didn't agree or refuse but looked at the other party seriously, "Are you serious? If you worship me, you must use incense.

In other words, you spend money to buy my incense, then burn it for me, it's entirely self-produced and self-sold.

Additionally, even if you worship me, you can't cultivate.

The most you can do is, when your faith level reaches a certain point, temporarily borrow my abilities. But the more you borrow, the more faith it consumes. You might use just one Palm Thunder and run out, and have to keep burning incense to stock up.

I also can't guarantee you'll have a long life or everything will go smoothly, let alone like religions say, that with sincere faith one can avoid reincarnation, ascend to become a god, Immortal, or Buddha. This is a big deal, you need to seriously think it through."

The system popup hadn't retracted, indicating the other party was still resolute.

"I am absolutely serious about worshiping you!" Finally hearing a concession, the fact that skills could be borrowed was completely unexpected!

Chuci's eyes were glowing with excitement, "Bro, let's be honest, so many renowned masters have cultivated since childhood for a lifetime, yet how many have actually ascended?

Because of this, I'm even more convinced that following you is the right choice!

If you start off promising ascendance to Immortal or Buddha, that's more like a scam. Besides, I can't even cultivate, that's an ironclad fact; I can't have the assistance of an Immortal, and whether I can even summon one in times of need is another matter, let alone..."

He laughed, patting the big tiger beside him, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, "Being able to borrow your skills is as good as incredible luck! Isn't it like a Taoist drawing talismans to summon some celestial cavalry or something?

The difference is, they might summon celestial soldiers or ghost soldiers; I'm summoning you. Whoever I burn incense for, it's still burning, and you accepting my incense is a great blessing, and there are no middlemen taking a cut!"

Jiang Yuan: ...

That's true, considering our relationship, as long as conditions are met, I'm sure to help and prioritize your needs.

The popup never disappeared, and he nodded, "That's fine. There's only one way: devoutly burn incense, and remember that sincerity makes it effective."

After clicking accept, the list added the first believer from the real world.

"Is there any etiquette or anything?" Chuci still felt like he was dreaming, wanting to seal the deal quickly, unaware it was already done.

Jiang Yuan shook his head, never stopping his paper folding, "You apply, I approve, that's it. If you're willing later, you can offer a Longevity Tablet, or if it's too much hassle, just make sure every incense offering is sincere enough for me to receive it."

The system in this regard was quite carefree, not needing anything extra to collect Faith Value.

"No middlemen means peace of mind." Chuci rubbed his hands, slightly doubting if he was dreaming, was it really this simple?

After an empty cast, he attached bait and cast the line again, sighing, "I didn't bring anything when I went out, having some incense here would be nice. Anyway, idle hands are the devil's workshop, might as well start burning some incense for you."

Jiang Yuan was slightly stunned by this, pulled out three sticks from the Storage Bag, "Here, try them out first."

Since he accepted the other's offerings, there's no harm in showcasing a small ability.

More importantly, as the first believer in the real world, he must offer incense to display Faith Value, and Jiang Yuan was quite curious about Chuci's level of faith in him.

Chuci: (•'╻'•)꒳ᵒ꒳ᵎᵎᵎ

An empty hand produces items?!

"No wonder people online can't tell magic from Magic, it's amazing!" He respectfully accepted the incense, whispering, "Do you also have those mustard seed bags, Magical Treasures, and such?"

"Sort of." Jiang Yuan pointed to the tiger lying beside, "This is also considered a Magical Treasure."

Taught hand-by-hand how to burn incense, then folded a makeshift paper incense burner filled with fine sand from the riverbank, he sat down to check Faith Value.

"Esteemed Mr. Jiang, disciple Chuci offers incense!"

Chuci solemnly knelt down, completed the entire process, and inserted the incense, even adding a full ceremonial kowtow.

Jiang Yuan: ...

"No need for the rest, sincere belief will work."

"Precisely because of sincerity, I must show it, and nobody's watching anyway!"

"That's alright then..."

Facing a believer for the first time, and receiving such a grand kowtow, it was a bit awkward.

But very soon, Jiang Yuan was pleased again—the incense smoke rose, and the system displayed that Chuci's Faith Value had reached 3258!

I must say, he really does believe in me, hahaha!

"Do you want to consume some faith to try the fishing buff?" He scanned it, and the system was generous enough to lend even basic skills.

Sitting there fishing before dawn, seeing him catch nothing for half a day, Jiang Yuan thought it was time for the believer to experience the joys of fishing!

Chuci was bewildered, "Even fishing can have a buff?"

Upon receiving a positive response, he eagerly nodded, stood up, and called out excitedly, "I'm ready, please grant me power!"

Jiang Yuan: ...

How dramatic.

"By the way!" After shouting, Chuci curiously asked, "If I need to borrow your mana, do I have to perform rituals like Brother Tiezhu or draw talismans and chant spells?"

"Actually, you don't need to do either, just silently think about what help you need, and I'll assist if I can. However, if you like a bit of ceremony, it doesn't affect or add any extra benefits." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Chuci pondered, then his eyes lit up, "I get it!

Bro, do you think those magic spells are just in some foreign language? Translated, they might say: 'Bro, I'm in trouble, hurry and help! Coordinates this and that, strike lightning, thanks!'.

The power of magic may depend on how well you speak the foreign language and the strength of the bond between people!

And those magical chants, talking about the spirit of fire and whatnot, aren't they just flattering before making a request, and then sincerely thanking them afterward?"

Jiang Yuan listened in amazement, but upon reflection, found some truth in it.

Honestly, you truly are a talent!

"If you like, you can create your own spell." He said with a smile at the friend with absurdly high basic Faith Value, "You can even create your own language, just make sure not to get messy when calling for help, it might delay things."

Chuci seriously thought about it but found most ideas too dramatic or lacking oomph.

"Why not do it this way!" Inspiration struck, and he proposed, "When I go to take action, I'll shout: 'Wait a moment!'

Usually, the opponent will be caught off guard hearing those words, and upon receiving the signal, you'd strike with lightning, catching them off guard!"

"A bit sneaky, but it should work well." Once again astounded by his creativity, Jiang Yuan nodded.

"Let's give it a try first!" Chuci was eager to test, sincerely praying to borrow the fishing buff, then shouted, "Wait a moment!"

With a thought, Jiang Yuan granted him the Fishing Skill buff.

Lending a skill tests both parties, if his Skill Level is low, its power will be slightly reduced; if the faith value of the other is low, the skill borrowed will be less powerful when executed.

Borrowing his skill for the first time, the fish's biting time was extended to two minutes, and to conserve faith value, Jiang Yuan set it so he could borrow it for only fifteen minutes.

"Biu!"

Even though he was aware he might be granted some mysterious power, Chuci felt nothing, filled with curiosity as he cast the bait into the water and kept glancing at his watch.

Two minutes later, the float suddenly dipped!

"It's actually on!" He excitedly lifted the rod.

With almost no resistance, the moment the hefty fish was pulled from the water, Chuci shouted with excitement, worried the fish might escape, and quickly pulled it in.

Just after unhooking the fish and placing it in the water bucket, he hurriedly attached the bait and cast again, two minutes later, he caught an even bigger fish!

His grin stretched to his ears, completely unable to close, Chuci watched the water surface eagerly, ready to witness the next miracle!