"... eh? Well, this is a first…" Jasper found the concept of 'authority' too abstract, and even the system manual couldn't give him information. Maybe the sentient book has the information.
Nevertheless, Jasper proceeded to consume the Sovereign's Will Essence.
"Hmm, how do I do this…"
Jasper called out the essence. The moment it came out, it produced virtual intimidation in the surroundings.
Nyx came out of his shirt, curious about what could be happening outside. But even he had no idea what the golden liquid floating atop Jasper's hand was.
"Such power…"
"Nyx, how do you think I should consume this?"
"Consume this? Master, I suggest you reconsider. Even I don't feel confident consuming this."
"Why's that?"
"This power. It's mysterious and it feels boundless, as if its content is connected elsewhere. However, that's just how I feel, Master, I have no knowledge of it, so I can't ssay for sure."
"Huh… if you do consume it, how?"
"Umm," Nyx didn't know why Jasper was still asking, but since it was the Master's question, he still answered, "Since it is an esssence of some sort, it could be consumed like a Qi Stone. It's hard to explain, it's better if you experience it, Master. Since you are at the peak of the Body Tempering Realm, I suggest you consume the Qi Refinement Qi Stones if you have one. Though you can still use the Body Tempering Qi Stones."
Nyx hasn't yet seen if Jasper has a Qi Refinement Qi Stones or not, but at this point, it would be stupid to assume he wouldn't have any.
"Good idea!" Jasper agreed and kept the essence back in his Dimensional Storage.
A blue marble then appeared in his hand. After seeing the Sovereign's Will Essence, this one felt disappointingly puny in comparison. However, its value shouldn't be underestimated, as even Qi Refinement Cultivators wouldn't have one in their pocket.
He then tried to consume the Qi Stone and found it easy to do so. A cultivator just needs to imagine and will the energy within the Qi Stone to enter his dantian. However, knowing it in theory is different from experiencing it, like riding a bicycle.
Once he finished consuming the Qi Refining Qi Stone, Jasper could feel his dantian further opening to store this Qi.
After the Body Tempering Realm is the Qi Refinement Realm wherein the dantian could now hold the Qi, unlike before when it only coursed through the body. This is a qualitative change as cultivators in this realm could finally save up qi to utilize stronger cultivation skills. That alone could tell how far apart the two realms are.
Experiencing how to consume the Qi Stone, Jasper felt confident in taking the Sovereign's Will Essence. He took it out and did the same.
"M-master!?" Nyx was shocked and was about to stop Jasper, but the snake was too late. If Nyx interrupts the process, the possibility of a backlash increases.
"What is Master thinking…" the snake lamented.
'... I burned my cultivation for nothing.'
While Nyx felt regretful, it suddenly felt uncomfortable all over its long body. It felt hot and chilly at the same time. Whatever it was, Nyx immediately came out of Jasper's coat. When the snake looked back, it noticed the strange aura surrounding Jasper.
Nyx didn't know why, but he lowered his head as if he didn't feel right looking at this being in front of him. It was as if the one in front of him was the ruler of the beasts- no, the ruler of everything!
'... incredible!'
This took the whole night.
When the morning came, Jasper opened his eyes and felt nothing changed. It's like he blinked and now it's morning.
[Description]
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Name: Jasper Langford
Authority: User
Rank: Low Baron
Race: Human
Cultivation: Body Tempering Realm - Perfected Stage
Privilege: 5,004 pts
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"It's the same as before."
Jasper frowned. He didn't feel stronger or anything at all.
"What was that?"
When he looked to the side, he saw a woman in a maid's outfit bringing him a meal tray. It was Janice. He had ordered her to prepare breakfast first thing in the morning.
Janice set it on the dining table and spoke with a heavy expression, "Master, your meal is ready."
Earlier, she wished what happened yesterday was just a bad dream. However, when her body began moving on its own, she knew she was fucked.
"Great!"
Jasper's mood turned for the better. He had always dreamed of having been served by his personal servant early in the morning. One of his bucket lists has been checked!
"Clean once you have the time, I'll be going out," Jasper thought for a while before continuing, "You're free to do what you want with your day. This order is below my other orders."
Jasper learned that his words were absolute to these slaves. He didn't want to make the mistake of undoing his previous orders.
"Ah, right, I also want you to write all the orders I've given you since you've become my slave. Texting it to me is enough."
He wanted to remember all the orders he gave.
Janice sighed and nodded. She could only just feel glad that she received only minor tasks.
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Jasper changed his face to its second version, the one with flawless skin. He met up with Liam in the city downtown.
"What do you want?"
Liam's voice was heavier than lead. He couldn't look at Jasper without a frown.
"How do you know it's me? This is my new face." Jasper pressed his cheek.
"You messaged me with your original account, dumbass! I already know you have the ability to-"
"Shut up," Jasper ordered, "Be careful with your words, we are in public."
They are currently sitting at a table outside a cafe, sipping some drinks.
Liam's fists tightened. His mouth followed Jasper's order.
Jasper chuckled at this.
"You have the same expression as Janice. Is it really that bad? If I were you, I would be happy."
'Happy!?' A nerve popped out of Liam's neck.
Jasper raised an eyebrow as if he didn't understand where Liam's expression was coming from.
"Shouldn't you? I was thinking of giving your head an axe kick as well."
"..."
"You know, during summer, it's like a tradition to smash a watermelon while blindfolded. Ah, I just imagined that's how it goes."
"What..."
"Whatever, it's never too late."
Jasper laughed while Liam's face paled.
"W-what do you mean by that?"
Jasper paused and didn't answer. Instead, he took out his phone and texted someone something. After that, he returned to the conversation.
"Alright, what were we talking about? Yeah, I need to know the relevant senior students at Brukmere Public High. Tell me the answer: you're going to the same school, right?"
"Right."
With Liam's talent, it was easy for him to enter even the most prestigious high school in the province, other than the private ones.
"Do you know the seniors there?"
"Why would I tell you that?"
Liam scoffed with stubbornness. He resisted with every chance he got.
"I understand," Jasper nodded.
Liam felt relieved to think that not every question, he has to answer. Thinking about this, he felt a bit better that he had some semblance of control.
Unfortunately, Jasper showed him reality.
"Liam, I order you to take people's attention, loudly introduce your name, and announce you're going to fart."
What-
Before Liam could wrap his head around that order, his body shot up from his seat before shouting, "Everyone! My name is Liam Arthes!" Sweat immediately covered his body.
People in the cafe, people outside, and even people walking by stopped whatever they were doing and looked at the young man who just shouted. All eyes were on him.
In that split second, Liam looked at Jasper with pleading eyes. It didn't work.
"I'm going to fart!"