Dual Cultivation: Omnipotent Villain with Reader System!-Chapter 69: Sister—Spirit root upgrade.

Ling’er did not hesitate. The words "give everything" were like a divine decree to her ears. The taboo of bloodline evaporated, replaced by a singular, blinding focus: to be worthy of the brother who had saved her from the abyss once.

Anyway, let’s not delve into the back story at the hand to know about her abyss.

"Umm..." She nodded, her eyes no longer watery in chaotic tears, but burning with a clear, icy resolve. "I am ready, Brother. I am yours to command..."

Tianmo withdrew his hand and produced a small, profoundly glowing fruit from his system space. It pulsed with a faint, rhythmic light, the scent of spiritual energy wafting from it like a siren’s song, utterly hypnotic.

"This is a Spirit Upgrade Fruit," Tianmo said. "It will help you upgrade the quality of your spirit root. It is rare, but you have earned it."

He tossed the fruit to her.

Ling’er caught it with both hands, her eyes narrowed slightly, mouth agape, as she stared at the radiant orb. It felt warm, alive, and utterly precious. She didn’t dare eat it immediately. Instead, she placed it against her forehead, her eyes closing as she offered a silent prayer to the world.

"Thank you, Brother..." She muttered, her voice trembling with emotion. "But isn’t this too precious?! What about you?"

"It doesn’t help me... It can only upgrade your spirit roots up to Heaven-grade."

She looked confused... Does that mean her brother possesses spirit root greater than Heaven-grade?! Could it be that he is lying? It makes no sense for him to lie so, she bit into the fruit.

Crunch!

The fruit was sweet, a taste that exploded on her tongue and instantly flooded her mouth with a rich, dense stream of spiritual energy. It didn’t feel like a pill; it felt like drinking the essence of a star.

The energy surged through her meridians, the vast energy raining through her blood.

Boom!

The vitality was rapidly depleted from her body, yet, the transformation was far from over. The Spirit Upgrade Fruit was not merely a booster; it was a refiner. It took her Second-grade Water Spirit Root and began to forcefully dismantle it, breaking down the impurities and the lower-grade connections until only the raw, chaotic potential remained.

Her body convulsed violently.

"Aaah...!" She cried out, her voice cracking as her internal organs trembled under the unimaginable assault. The pain was blinding, a white-hot fire that seemed to burn away her very existence.

It felt like her consciousness was fading... Her vision turned dark. She passed out. Her spirit root was upgraded to Earth-grade Supreme spirit root with Ice and water affinity.

Given that, it had a name, she can now cultivate the mind and walk in the path of Array formations. Truly a blessing.

Time flowed like a river, indifferent to the struggles of mortals. When Ling’er finally stirred, the room was no longer warm. A thin layer of frost had coated the windows, and the air tasted of crystallized purity.

She sat up, her movements fluid, like water flowing around a stone. The pain was gone, replaced by a profound sense of clarity and lethality. She looked at her hands; the skin was translucent, glowing with a faint, ethereal blue light. Delicate ice patterns, resembling blooming lotus flowers, had etched themselves onto her wrists and the back of her hands.

"This... I can see the rhythm of Dao more profoundly." She was excited. Her spirit roots have been upgraded exquisitely. But, looking around, her brother was missing.

***

Tianmo currently has two goals in his mind. Cultivate himself and Cultivate Liu Ruyan as more system functions will open up when she makes the breakthrough to the golden core realm.

Now combined with his Supreme Yang physique and her Nine Yin physique, the synergy was terrifying. And cultivation speed would increase extensively.

..

He arrived at the training grounds, a vast expanse of white jade where the wind never ceased to blow. There, sitting cross-legged on a stone platform, was Liu Ruyan.

She wore a simple white robe, her long black hair tied in a loose ponytail. Her face was pale, her lips slightly parted, revealing a hint of pink. She looked fragile, like a porcelain doll, but her eyes were sharp, focused on the cultivation manual in her hand. The Jade Heart Sutra, the same one from the Azure Cloud Sect.

She had been cultivating diligently trying to break through to the second stage of the Foundation stage but she couldn’t. Luckily, Tianmo had refined many disciples in the sect, which would do little to boost his own strength but could help the likes of Liu Ruyan and Ling’er, by leaps and bounds.

"M-Master..." Liu Ruyan’s voice was weak, trembling like a leaf in a gale. She couldn’t tell how to feel at the moment, knowing her master possessed the devil fire that was already well known. Luckily the Wang family was still safe so, she decided to stay here and cultivate for the time being, not expecting Tianmo to arrive so soon.

Was he not afraid? Was he not afraid of the Tang Clan’s massive forces? Was he not afraid of the Heavens, to come here... Nevertheless she dared not voice her thought. It is simply unwise.

Tianmo merely nodded at her greeting. "I see... You have been cultivating diligently, This Young Master is quite impressed."

He pulled out a Spirit-upgrading fruit and handed it to her.

Without hesitation, she took the fruit seeing the mysterious energy it was emitting. She then looked up at Tianmo, her eyes showing a mix of gratitude and trepidation.

"Master... T-This?"

"That is Spirit-upgrading fruit, it will upgrade your spirit roots from earth grade to Saint-grade," Tianmo said, his voice calm and devoid of emotion.

Liu Ruyan’s eyes widened in shock unable to believe her ears. Saint-grade?! That was a massive leap. The difference between Earth-grade and Saint-grade was vast.

"Master... I... I cannot accept this," she stammered, her hand trembling as she pushed the fruit back toward him. "I am merely a slave. To receive such a precious treasure... it is an insult. I am unworthy."

Of course, she wanted it but she believed it was a test, if she accepted it outright, she would be considered greedy, and if she refused, she would be considered ungrateful. She was walking on a tightrope, terrified of making a single misstep that would cost her life.

Tianmo didn’t wait for her to finish her internal monologue. With a casual wave of his hand, he forced the fruit back into her palm.

"Accept it. This Young Master does not waste resources on trash. Make sure to wash up and come to my chamber..." he thought for the moment and pointed at the central courtyard, "I will be there, also, do not consume it right away... It will take away a lot of vitality."

"Y-Yes... Master..." Liu Ruyan spoke, her fingers trembling as they closed around the Spirit Upgrade Fruit. The weight of it felt heavy, not just physically, but spiritually. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Liu Ruyan retreated to her quarters.

..

The central courtyard,

The family was in a peaceful state, it seems he needs to do something with the family as soon as possible, given that, the Tang Clan was still active.

Should he allow them to cultivate in the private world?! After all, that would be highly beneficial. The system also sells a lot of private worlds.

Hmmm... But handing away such a treasure for free would be stupidity no matter how one looks at it. However, he could allow them to cultivate in the private world for a small price.

He also needs to utilize his so-called "brothers" especially the hot-headed and arrogant ones, as they are more likely to attract the chosen sons of destiny.

Also this Liu Xiu...

Hmm. Is that Elder Gu?! What is he doing here? And wait... What is that ring in his hand!? Just from a glance, he comprehended the dimensional-travelling ring.

A profound ring that connects to a vast zombie-infected world. And it seems to be a cheat item likely belonging to the chosen one of destiny, but it was currently sealed by Heavenly law.

’Don’t tell me... Could it be that, that day, Elder Gu stole the ring from Liu Xiu and attracted the heavenly calamity, so he came to the Wang estate to seek help? But ended up helping Tianmo due to circumstances?’

The more Tianmo thought, the more logical it became. This bastard, this guy only comes when he truly needs something, regardless, Tianmo can’t deny that Elder Gu was real G, coming to the rescue at the end of the day.

Anyway, for now he needs to take that ring. With his "perk" cheat the cheater, he can easily undo the seal of heaven.