Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

After defeating the Black Stone Sect cultivators and settling the guards, Huang Yiming returned to his residence. Yang Xiu had already prepared hot water and dry rations, and was obediently waiting inside. On the table were warm rice porridge and pickled wild vegetables, all made by her own hands—simple yet full of heart. She had also specially boiled water and left it to cool, waiting for Huang Yiming to return and wash up.

Seeing the heartwarming scene before him, Huang Yiming's weariness dissipated considerably. He told Yang Xiu to go and rest, but the girl insisted on staying with him, moving a small stool to sit by the door like a little cat guarding its home. Huang Yiming felt both helpless and touched, and no longer refused. He sat alone at the table, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, preparing to take stock of the supplies, analyze the situation, and repeatedly review the night's ambush in his mind, analyzing the Black Stone Sect's next move.

He knew full well that the Black Stone Sect, as a well-known cultivation sect in the area, possessed a foundation far superior to that of bandits. The loss of two disciples would undoubtedly enrage the enemy, and their subsequent attacks would only intensify. With only pistols and the guards of Qin Family Fortress, he could barely manage; he had to quickly improve his own strength to completely control the situation.

Just then, a mechanical yet cunning electronic voice suddenly rang in his mind: [Ding! Detected that the host has successfully established himself in the other world, quelled banditry, initiated cross-world trade, and repelled sect provocations, completing the stage mission and issuing a substantial reward.]

Huang Yiming's eyes lit up; the system had finally given out rewards. Having been traveling in another world for some time, he desperately needed to improve his strength to cope with crises, so he quickly focused his attention and waited, full of anticipation.

[Reward 1: Increased storage space! The original 30 cubic meters of storage space has been expanded to 50 cubic meters. After optimization of categories, storage and retrieval are more convenient, so there is no need to worry about hoarding massive amounts of supplies.]

As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Yiming clearly felt the storage space in his mind instantly expand. The previously crammed supplies immediately seemed spacious, and the space was automatically divided into civilian supplies, military supplies, treasures, and medicine sections. The categories were clear, and he could store and retrieve supplies with just a thought, making it extremely convenient. He was overjoyed; 50 cubic meters of space was more than enough to store even more supplies, more than sufficient to cope with the great battle against the Black Stone Sect.

[Reward 2: Unlock basic spiritual plant identification function! The host can automatically identify the grade, use, and market value of various spiritual herbs, medicines, and monster materials from other worlds, and mark the resale price difference, helping to make a fortune in trade and get started with cultivation]

Immediately afterward, a vast amount of knowledge about spiritual plants flooded Huang Yiming's mind. From the lowest-grade Qingxin Grass to the highest-grade Ninglu Flower, the appearance, medicinal properties, growing environment, and value of various spiritual herbs were all clearly described, even including the price differences between the modern world and the other world. This meant that he would no longer need to blindly collect treasures, but could accurately select high-value items, easily profit, and even use spiritual herbs to begin his cultivation journey.

[System's friendly comment: Host, you've made a fortune and haven't neglected your love life either. With a gentle little maid on your left and a proud young lady on your right, you've achieved success in both career and love. You're truly a winner in life. Don't forget to give this system a bonus!]

Hearing the system's cheeky complaint, Huang Yiming couldn't help but laugh out loud. This system was becoming more and more human-like. He got up and tried storing and retrieving supplies, which was indeed incredibly convenient. He then brought up the spirit plant identification panel and browsed around, becoming more and more delighted with each look. With these two rewards, he felt much more confident in the other world, and he had a better grasp of both trade and battles against the Black Stone Sect.

Just as Huang Yiming was studying the system rewards, the door was gently pushed open, and Yang Xiu walked in carrying a cup of hot sugar water. Seeing him with a smile on his lips, she asked curiously, "Young Master, what are you smiling about?"

Huang Yiming took the sweet soup, ruffled her hair, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, I just got some good things. Our lives will only get better from now on."

Yang Xiu nodded, seemingly understanding, but as long as she was by the young master's side, she felt that life was good. She sat obediently beside Huang Yiming, the room warmly lit, the atmosphere quiet and peaceful.

Huang Yiming knew in his heart that unlocking the spiritual plant's function meant the official start of his cultivation path. Previously, he had always been a mortal, and relying on firearms and supplies to overwhelm opponents had its limitations. Against high-level cultivators, the power of firearms would be greatly reduced. Now, with knowledge of spiritual plants, he could cultivate with the help of otherworldly spiritual herbs, completely breaking free from the limitations of a mortal, and his strength would experience a qualitative leap.

He got up and walked to the window, gazing at the night outside. He lightly tapped the windowsill with his fingertips, quickly filtering through his mind for suitable spiritual herbs for beginners in cultivation. Among the low-grade spiritual herbs marked by the system, the Heart-Clearing Grass and the Dew-Condensing Grass were the most suitable for mortals to establish their foundation. Their medicinal properties were mild and would not damage their foundation. Moreover, the Qin Family Fortress warehouse happened to have quite a few in stock, which could be used to try cultivating.

If the Black Stone Sect knew he was about to begin cultivation and would no longer be just a mortal relying on firearms, they would likely become even more frenzied, perhaps even willing to go to any lengths to eliminate him. But Huang Yiming remained unfazed. Gazing at the night outside the window, his eyes were resolute—no matter how great the crisis the Black Stone Sect posed, he was confident he could overcome it. With the system's support, the companionship of two female protagonists, and the backing of the Qin Family Fortress, his path to victory would only grow wider. Anyone who dared to stand in his way would pay the price.

He gazed at the night sky outside the window, his eyes resolute. No matter how great the crisis brought by the Black Stone Sect, he was confident he could overcome it. With the system's support, the companionship of two female protagonists, and the backing of the Qin Family Fortress, his path to victory would only grow wider and wider.