After a few more agonized screams, Chu Gang's body went limp, and he finally passed out from the pain.
Fortunately, Su Lang had closed all doors and windows beforehand.
The high-quality soundproofing materials of the Aura Era ensured that Chu Gang's wails didn't travel outside—preventing any unnecessary trouble.
"That felt good!"
Looking at the crippled, unconscious Chu Gang, Su Lang smiled in satisfaction.
He casually pulled up a chair and sat down.
But he hadn't forgotten—when he activated the first function of his system, he also unlocked a new ability: "Properties Panel!"
"This feature is amazing!"
The corner of Su Lang's mouth curved into a smirk.
"With this, I can analyze both myself and my enemies. System, open the Properties Panel!"
A translucent panel immediately appeared before him.
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[Name]: Su Lang
[Race]: Human
[Aptitude Level]: Turbid
[Realm Level]: Primary Body Tempering
[Attack Level]: Primary Body Tempering
[Defense Level]: Primary Body Tempering
[Agility Level]: Primary Body Tempering
[Endurance Level]: Primary Body Tempering
[Cultivation Technique]: Infinite Heart Sutra
[Activated System Function]: One-Click Cultivation (Level 1)
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"My aptitude is still classified as 'Turbid'... but it doesn't matter!"
Su Lang smirked confidently.
"With my system, I don't need talent to cultivate!"
His gaze then shifted to the 'Cultivation Technique' section.
"The Infinite Heart Sutra?"
Digging through his predecessor's memories, Su Lang quickly recalled the details of this technique.
It was the most advanced and powerful cultivation method on Blue Star.
However, under normal circumstances, top-tier cultivation techniques were tightly monopolized.
"Logically, there's no way someone like me should even know about this technique…"
Typically, powerful cultivators guarded their techniques fiercely.
They would only pass them down to close relatives or direct disciples—never to outsiders.
There were two main reasons for this secrecy:
1. If an enemy learned their cultivation method, they could exploit its weaknesses—posing a severe threat.
2. Humans are naturally selfish. The strong wouldn't want their techniques falling into the hands of those with higher potential, as that could lead to being surpassed and losing power.
In fact, even low-level cultivation techniques were tightly restricted.
Yet, The Infinite Heart Sutra was an exception.
"Why does everyone in the world know this technique? Even children know about it!"
The answer lay in a heroic act from a thousand years ago.
A legendary human warrior, unwilling to see knowledge hoarded by the elite, decided to publish 'The Infinite Heart Sutra' for free—giving all of humanity access to its power.
"Because of that, other techniques were gradually abandoned, and now, everyone cultivates 'The Infinite Heart Sutra.'"
Su Lang sighed.
"Unfortunately, this is just one rare case. Most advanced techniques are still hoarded."
Shaking his head, he continued reading down the Properties Panel.
Then, his eyes suddenly widened.
"Level 1? Does that mean… my One-Click Cultivation function can be upgraded?!"
As if responding to his thoughts, the system's voice rang in his mind:
[Host, the One-Click Cultivation function can be upgraded.]
Level 2: Requires 100 gold coins, cultivation speed increases to 2x base speed.
Level 3: Requires 1,000 gold coins, cultivation speed increases to 4x base speed.
Level 4: Requires 10,000 gold coins, cultivation speed increases to 8x base speed.
Level 5: Requires 100,000 gold coins…
"Holy sh*t!!"
Su Lang's heart pounded with excitement.
"If I keep upgrading, my cultivation speed will reach dozens, hundreds—maybe even thousands of times the normal speed!"
"One year of my training could be equal to other people cultivating for decades… centuries… even millennia!"
"I'M GONNA BE RICH!"
Su Lang jumped up from his chair, trembling with excitement.
His mind raced.
If he could just upgrade this function, he could skyrocket in power—crushing the Broken Axe Hunting Group and taking revenge with ease!
But then…
His excitement fizzled out almost instantly.
"...Wait. I don't have enough money."
Checking his inventory, he saw that he only had 6 gold coins.
To upgrade to Level 2, he needed 100 gold coins—meaning he was still 94 gold coins short.
"Damn it! I need more money!"
Su Lang paced back and forth, deep in thought.
"How can I earn gold quickly?"
As he pondered, his eyes landed on Chu Gang's unconscious body.
A sinister grin crept across his face.
"Heh… This bastard might be dirt-poor, but hey—every little bit counts!"
Without hesitation, Su Lang dragged Chu Gang across the hall and into his own house.
Then, he began looting everything.
After searching every nook and cranny, he finally counted up the spoils:
1 silver coin
62 copper coins
Su Lang's expression darkened.
"What the hell?! That's all?!"
"You damn broke-ass bastard!"
BAM!
In frustration, Su Lang kicked the door of Chu Gang's house.
Clearly, he needed to find a better way to make money.
And fast.