Hinata returned to her room and sat cross-legged on a futon, her eyes slightly closed as her consciousness sank into the mysterious System space.
The vast exchange list flowed rapidly before her thoughts like a boundless sea.
Cultivation Techniques, Medicinal Pills, Magic Treasures, rare items... it was bizarre and all-encompassing.
Her goal was clear: to find the most suitable foundational cultivation method for Hanabi.
Hanabi had a Five Elements mixed Spiritual Root, which made cultivation difficult.
But in Hinata's view, having all Five Elements was precisely a potential advantage for building a solid Dao foundation and being inclusive; she just needed a Cultivation Technique that could properly harmonize the Five Elements, progress step-by-step, and have a high enough limit.
Her Divine Sense browsed through everything like the most precise sieve.
The Cultivation Technique introductions provided by the System were usually concise and clear, enough for her to judge their pros, cons, and compatibility.
"Five Qi Origin Art": Balanced and steady, but progress is slow and it becomes insufficient after the Golden Core.
"Primal Five Elements Formula": Aggressive and powerful, but it demands much from one's Heart-Nature and can easily damage Meridians in the Early Stage.
"Great Yin Lesser Yang Five Elements Dao Derivation Scripture": Focuses too much on Yin and Yang transformation and has strict requirements for Five Elements balance, making it easy to take a wrong turn... One by one, the techniques were examined and evaluated.
Hinata was extremely patient, looking through them one by one. After an unknown amount of time, she gathered a complete set of items suitable for Hanabi's cultivation.
Including the supporting materials—detailed annotations and visualization diagrams needed from the Qi Refining Stage to the Golden Core Stage, as well as several special methods to assist in Five Elements comprehension and balance—the total price was just over 100,000 points.
Without hesitation, she confirmed the exchange.
She then checked the exchanged items, feeling relieved only after confirming that the profiteering System hadn't cheated her.
Withdrawing from the System space, Hinata slowly opened her eyes. A faint spiritual light flickered at her fingertips, and a warm white Jade Slip condensed in her palm, containing the Cultivation Technique tailored for Hanabi.
She also took out two small jade bottles and several Spirit Stones.
"Hanabi," she called softly.
Hanabi, who was cultivating here after school, immediately ran over.
"Big sister!"
"Sit." Hinata motioned for her to sit on the opposite futon and pushed the Jade Slip and the two jade bottles toward her.
"This is what I have prepared for you, the starting point of a cultivation path truly suited to your Physique."
Hinata's voice was calm and clear. "The things recorded in this Jade Slip will help you Cultivate. Just follow it step-by-step."
Hanabi picked up the Jade Slip. Although she was still very weak, she could feel the warm, soul-soothing aura coming from it. She nodded vigorously.
"I'll remember, big sister! I'll study hard!"
Hinata pointed to the two jade bottles again.
"The blue bottle contains something I refined. Take one before each cultivation session to help you better calm your mind and focus. The white bottle contains some liquid; add one drop to your bath every three days. It will be good for you."
"Thank you, big sister!" Hanabi's eyes were bright, filled with trust in her sister and longing for the unknown cultivation.
"In the future, come here after school when you're free. This place is more suitable for your cultivation."
After Hinata gave Hanabi initial guidance on how to try and sense the information in the Jade Slip, she made her many delicious things to eat. After eating, Hinata let her go back to ponder it herself, not rushing her to Cultivate.
Seeing her little sister holding the Jade Slip, looking both excited and trying hard to remain serious, a soft smile appeared in Hinata's eyes.
The foundation of Hanabi's path had been laid.
"As expected, one still needs a teacher for immortal cultivation. Having a Dao Protector makes things so much easier. Unfortunately, I don't have that luxury~"
Hinata shook her head with a smile.
Hanabi held the Jade Slip and the Medicinal Pills like they were priceless treasures. She left the quiet room, looking back every few steps, her small face full of eager focus.
Hinata watched her leave until her sister's presence returned to her own room and she began to cautiously and curiously "research" the Jade Slip. Only then did Hinata withdraw her gaze.
Before the gentle smile on her face had completely faded, Hinata lightly snapped her fingers.
In an instant, light and shadow flickered in the quiet room, and a Clone appeared.
"Yo, main body. I thought you'd forgotten about us 'tools' now that you have your biological sister. I didn't expect you to not be submerged in your sister's sugar-coated bullets and actually remember us." The Clone, with her arms crossed, spoke first in a teasing tone.
I see the sugar coating, but where are the bullets?
"Stop being cheeky," Hinata's main body glanced at her.
"Hanabi's foundation has been laid. She just needs to follow the steps, so she's on the right track. You guys go back to refining things."
The Clone turned her gaze toward Hinata's main body.
"Wait, no rush. Let's talk about something else first. What do you say? Should we let Tenten join the immortal cultivation family too?"
"I agree. Tenten's style matches ours; she's full of Chinese flair, and immortal cultivation suits her well. We can get her a Spiritual Root, and for cultivation, she can use Hanabi's set. No need to worry about resources."
Hinata's main body nodded slightly. The Clone had voiced her thoughts ahead of time, so it was a good time to discuss it.
The Clone winked and made faces at the main body.
"And besides, main body, you wouldn't want your 'double-slit interference' experiment with Tenten to be cut short halfway, would you?"
Hinata was momentarily speechless. This Clone dared to say anything.
"What kind of outrageous words are those? Tenten and I have a pure friendship. We've only held hands, and the most intimate we've been was just a hug. It's not at all like what you're saying..."
The Clone raised an eyebrow.
"'Pure' friendship, huh? And that was just a hug? So it's fine even if you're naked while hugging?"
"Go away, go away. Stop talking nonsense; that's how rumors start. Tenten and I are perfectly innocent. Back to business: let Hanabi practice first, and we'll see about letting Tenten join later depending on the situation."
"Agreed!" the Clone replied.
"How can the path to immortality be without 'partners' of like mind? It won't do if Tenten doesn't achieve Longevity! main body, we understand~ We're behind you all the way!"
Hinata waved her hand in annoyance, driving them toward the workshop.
"...Cultivation is a serious matter, not something for jokes and teasing! Get to work!"
The Clones dispersed in a flurry of laughter.
The room returned to silence. Hinata let out a soft breath and shook her head helplessly.
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