The Programmer Cultivator

Chapter 355 - 47: The Sect and the Era

’Is this a dream-based Summoning Technique?’

’And a semi-creative one at that!’

’What a pleasant surprise. With this, changing my identity right in front of someone would be no problem at all. The Substitute it creates can even act on its own!’

He checked his stored Energy. Merit: 4.2, Qi Fortune: 6.4, Karma: 2.4.

’My Energy is almost depleted again. This won’t do. I have to save up Merit!’

Zhang Deming looked at his Energy reserves with a somber expression. ’I think I’m sick! And it’s a serious illness that exists in every world!’

After a long moment, Zhang Deming snapped out of it. He stopped dwelling on his Energy problems, turned, and went to the Magic Cultivation Room to begin testing various Techniques.

...

Several days passed in the blink of an eye, and the one-month deadline was fast approaching.

On this day, Zhang Deming went to the Mountain Peak Cloud Pool. Along with Yuee Mengsheng and the other two, he met with Qian Ruyan.

After a few moments of casual conversation to break the ice, Zhang Deming took out his first official private customization order. Qian Ruyan accepted the document and began to examine it carefully.

Order: Integrated Flower Wood Dao (Slightly leaning toward the Extreme Dao, considering aptitude.)

Level: Tier Three (Full Mastery, pending)

Category: Inheritance Bead Set

Basic: Growth Technique (Tier One to Tier Three)

Movement: Agility Technique, Swift Technique, Feather Fall Technique

Defense: Spiritual Shield (Tier One to Tier Three)

Recovery: Growth Technique, Blood-Sucking Vine

Escape: Vine Body Incarnation

Rune Core: Growth Thorn Vine Technique (Tier Two to Tier Three)

Branch Runes: Jade Thorn Jade Demon Soaring, Flower Demon Vine, Blood-Sucking Vine

Total Glove Beads: Fifteen

Conclusion: As this is a full Mastery Bead Set, there are no life-risking "Big Moves" included in the Vine Technique selection. If required, I can add one.

However, I cannot guarantee that a Mastery-level addition would be a Vine Technique. Conversely, if it must be a Vine Technique, I cannot guarantee it would be a Mastery Bead. If you absolutely insist on a Mastery Bead, this order will be delivered in batches, over a time span of centuries.

This need can be met through other means, such as Artifacts, Talismans, and so on.

Considering the target’s aptitude, I do not recommend adding it, as it would increase the difficulty of their Cultivation.

Qian Ruyan looked at the order and fell silent. It was the first time she had ever seen such a detailed Tier Three order.

The detail wasn’t in how every aspect was considered, but in the fact that the subsequent advancement beads for the Basic Technique and Rune Core were already planned for.

A typical Inheritance Bead Set would only include the Tier One Basic Technique and the Tier Two Rune Core.

As for subsequent advancements, the user would have to develop them on their own or place a separate order to have them custom-made.

Moreover, such a customization would typically involve only a single bead, yet be sold at a very high price.

’In other words, while I offered a high price for this custom order, he’s provided an enhanced package in return. He hasn’t taken the slightest advantage of my urgent need, let alone jacked up the price on the spot.’

’This point alone spoke volumes of his proud nature and professional integrity.’

Seeing Qian Ruyan’s silence, Yuee Mengsheng and the other two exchanged a look. They picked up the order, and after examining it, they too fell into a thoughtful silence.

After a long pause, Qian Ruyan found herself unable to offer any suggestions for revision. She could only look to Yuee Mengsheng and the others and ask, "What do you three gentlemen think?"

The three men exchanged glances. Yuee Mengsheng sighed. "Ai... I have to admit, I’m thoroughly impressed. I certainly couldn’t have come up with this."

"This order... it’s not as simple as just achieving Mastery!"

"It fulfills the requirement for an integrated build by taking the target’s aptitude into account, using the Extreme Dao as a foundation to create a comprehensive set."

"At the same time, also due to aptitude, it doesn’t fully commit to the Extreme Dao path, adding the basic Spiritual Shield and Agility Technique."

"Not only does this drastically reduce the difficulty of Enlightenment Dao, but it also allows the user to ride the coattails of the Extreme Dao’s rapid early-stage progression."

"It stems from the Extreme Dao, yet surpasses a standard comprehensive build."

"All I can say is that it is worthy of the title ’Tier Three Mastery Set.’ I couldn’t possibly improve upon it."

Gan Zili also pondered for a long while before saying, "If it were up to me, I suspect the only area I could match would be the defense."

"But this design has no need for my defensive expertise. Setting aside the fact that I can’t create a Mastery-level Defensive Bead, the Spiritual Shield is, in fact, the best choice for Xiaogong’s aptitude."

"So I, too, have no criticisms. This could absolutely become our signature Inheritance Bead Set in the future."

Guk Liancai looked it over and said, "Aside from it leaning a bit towards control, everything else is excellent. Just as Senior Brother Yuee said, the most brilliant part is its core concept and how perfectly it fits the target."

Yuee Mengsheng and Gan Zili both shot him a surprised glance. Although his words still contained a hint of nitpicking, it was high praise coming from him.

Qian Ruyan nodded, but her expression remained hesitant.

Seeing this, Zhang Deming said, "We are only at the proposal stage. If you have any concerns, please feel free to voice them. Your feedback is valuable. After all, this is a matter of tens of thousands of Spirit Stones."

Hearing this, Qian Ruyan no longer hesitated and asked directly, "This design seems to lean more toward the Wood Vine Dao, does it not?"

Zhang Deming smiled. "Of course. After all, only one Technique is from the Flower Dao. It’s an obvious point. Do you know why Senior Brother Yuee and the other two didn’t mention it?"

Qian Ruyan asked in confusion, "Why is that?"

Zhang Deming paused for a moment before replying, "It’s obviously not because the three senior brothers are siding with me, nor are they trying to intentionally hide a flaw to swindle you on this order. It’s because it isn’t necessary."

At his words, Qian Ruyan’s brow furrowed slightly, her expression uncomprehending.

Zhang Deming continued, "The reason the Celestial Eye Peeping Source Pearl recommended the Flower Wood Dao is because your son has three primary inclinations: the path of fragrance, the path of Music and Dance, and the Wood Dao."

"For a conventional path, the Flower Wood Dao is indeed the most compatible with these three."

"However, this Inheritance Bead Set has a single starting point—the Growth Technique. It is the beginning of the Extreme Dao path."

"Once mastered, all of the Vine Techniques can merge into a single Rune, a phenomenon that should only occur on the Extreme Dao path."