This tree looks divine, but enhancing enlightenment? Godly artifacts that boost enlightenment haven't appeared in tens of thousands of years. The Enlightenment Tea is the only treasure known for it, but this is certainly not that.
Seeing the group's confusion, Zhao Yu did nothing, merely observing the three maids handpicked by the Manor Lord.
Lalatina Celeste, Luna Hart, and Aurelia Liora, feeling the intense gaze of this sage Zhao, gritted their teeth and stepped forward, the first to sit under the Enlightenment Tree. Following them, Wu Dingxi, Pei Xuan, and Su Qing eagerly took their places. With the leaders seated, the rest began to move, settling around the tree.
Once everyone was in position, Zhao Yu recalled a fragment of memory and spoke.
"Place your tokens before you and reflect on why they haven't recognized you."
Back with Noah, after stepping out with bold momentum, a notification appeared on his way back.
System: The rules you set are too vague. The AI Butler proposes additional regulations for manor members (excluding the ruling class). Rules are as follows (note: the host may amend these at any time).
A wall of text materialized.
The AI Butler's proposal, huh?
"Confirm."
I've got more important things to do. Reading this? No time. The AI Butler function is trustworthy.
Returning to his room, he donned the new clothes. Before the mirror, a noble young master emerged. In the cultivation world, how could I wear shorts and a tank top? This is proper immortal style.In novels, higher cultivation enhances appearance… Right, I need to boost my strength first.
Sitting on the bed, he pondered cultivation knowledge. A flood of techniques, insights, and precautions from a cultivation method surfaced in his mind.
It felt as if he'd practiced countless times.
Guided by these memories, he breathed in and out rhythmically. Yet, nothing happened.
Still on the bed, Noah was dazed. What just happened?
A piece of information emerged: Cultivating like this yields no progress in three years.
Me…?
"System?"
Life Simulation: The host's second simulation has concluded, reaching the peak of mortal life. Due to the host's poor aptitude, cultivation was unattainable. The next simulation will increase aptitude by 10%, ensuring the host can achieve their goal.
"My aptitude's that bad? And I reached the peak of mortal life?"
"Wait. If the simulation gave me a 10% aptitude boost, but my real aptitude remains unchanged, I still can't cultivate, right?"
Life Simulation: With the knowledge accumulated from simulations, the host can enter cultivation even with zero aptitude. Please rest assured.
Noah fell silent.
Is my aptitude really that low? Wasn't I a great emperor before?
"Fine. I've got eight simulations left. No way I can't step onto the cultivation path."
Though it's possible… 10% per simulation. After ten, that's… double.
Would doubled aptitude even help?
Shaking his head, Noah reassured himself. No overthinking. Small steps add up. If it doesn't work, last resort: ask Zhao Yu. He's a Golden Core expert from a sect.
First, to the kitchen to fill my stomach.
Arriving, the aroma of food filled the air.
A table overflowed with exquisite, meticulously prepared dishes. Zhao Yu stood aside, smiling.
"Manor Lord, come taste my culinary skills."