System crash? I prove it with my control panel!

Lian'er only glanced at Chen Wen, and her expression instantly changed drastically, filled with shock. She couldn't help but take two steps back.

"Liu Ma, how dare you poison the young master!"

Chen Wen's face had turned purple, and his face was swollen like a bun. His lips were bloodless and looked like sausages.

Chen Wen got into trouble, and as a maid, she couldn't escape responsibility for failing to take care of him. She didn't want to lose such a good job!

Upon hearing this, Liu Ma was instantly terrified and panicked. Looking down, she became even more flustered.

"What? Poisoning? I...I didn't..."

She quickly stepped forward, trying to get close to the maid and tell her to keep quiet while she thought of another way.

But the maid merely took two steps back and coldly said, "Go explain to the family guards!"

Having said that, she strode out and called out directly towards the outside of the courtyard:

"Help! Someone is trying to murder the Thirty-Sixth Young Master!"

In an instant, a group of guards dressed in black robes with swords at their waists leaped into the courtyard.

These are all guards trained by the Chen family themselves, each a master of martial arts. They usually patrol the streets outside the courtyard and can respond quickly should something like what happened to Chen Wen occur.

Not only that, a crimson light suddenly fell from the sky.

He was an old man in a red robe with white hair, a youthful face, and an air of otherworldly wisdom.

With a wave of his hand, he stored the flying sword beneath his feet into his body, and his eyes, sharp as an eagle, swept over the maid and guards.

What happened here?

"Master Zhang, also known as the Thirty-Sixth Young Master, was poisoned by his wet nurse and is likely nearing the end of his life!"

The maidservant hurriedly stepped forward to explain.

Zhang Laosui's expression changed, and he immediately rushed into the room, bringing with him a gust of wind.

Inside the house, Chen Wen was still in Liu Ma's arms, silent and in a daze.

At this moment, bloodstains appeared under Liu Ma's eyes, and she collapsed to the ground, her consciousness blurred.

Fortunately, she was still somewhat conscious and held Chen Wen tightly, afraid that he might get hurt.

Zhang Laosui entered the room, scanned the area with his spiritual sense, and breathed a sigh of relief:

"Fortunately, it's just ordinary poison. These women in the inner quarters are truly audacious, daring to poison even the descendants of cultivators. Don't they have nine generations of their families to spare?"

He sensed them instantly after his spiritual sense entered their bodies.

This woman was drugged, but the thief deliberately added part of the antidote as well, which is why she only started showing symptoms now.

As a wet nurse, she was poisoned, so her breast milk was naturally also poisonous.

Although its toxicity is far less than the original, it is more than enough to deal with an infant.

He waved his hand and patted the brocade pouch at his waist, and a warm jade bottle suddenly appeared in his hand.

Upon opening the jade bottle, a delicate fragrance instantly filled the entire room.

He simply placed the bottle opening under Chen Wen's nose.

In just a few breaths, Chen Wen's complexion regained its rosy hue, and the purplish swelling on his face and lips subsided at a visible speed.

It wasn't until a few streaks of blood appeared in Chen Wen's nose, indicating that he had overdone the treatment, that he put the bottle away, a hint of heartache on his face.

This is the Yellow Sprout Pill that normal cultivators take during their cultivation.

Ordinary people cannot withstand the spiritual power contained within, but infants and young children can be cured of all diseases and live a strong and healthy life simply by smelling it.

The price is as high as two spirit stones per stone.

As for Aunt Liu?

Zhang Laosui didn't even glance at it; the slight medicinal power emanating from the room was enough for her to survive for a month.

He turned and left with a flick of his sleeve.

The guards outside saw Zhang Laosui come out and quickly bowed to see him off.

After a long while, until there was no more sound, he cautiously raised his head and took a look.

Seeing that the immortal master was no longer in the courtyard, he straightened up and finished up the rest of the work.

Torture those who need to be tortured, investigate those who need to be investigated!

Chen Wen was unaware of the matter.

The wet nurses have all been replaced, but the maids are still the same ones.

During their casual conversation, they heard that the Thirteenth Madam and her family had been wiped out overnight, and all her children had been adopted by the other wives who had no male heirs.

of course.

Chen Wen didn't care about any of that.

Although I almost died once, it wasn't the first time. When it really came to the point of death, I was surprisingly calm and not so afraid anymore.

It's just a bit of a shame that my newly opened account is about to be gone.

But after taking a nap, the energetic young man returned.

I don't know what kind of medicine they gave me, but now even turning over in bed requires effort!

As Chen Wen pondered, he actually sat up.

Lian'er, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed, wondering if she too was being poisoned and hallucinating, otherwise how could she see a baby who was only a few days old sitting up?

However, Chen Wen has no time to care about her right now.

The instant he sat up.

An electronic voice suddenly appeared in his mind:

[Ding! Lying on your back, proficiency +1!]

Holy crap!!!

Chen Wen exclaimed in surprise, tears welling up in his eyes.

Is this...is this the gift that every child who leaves home receives?

Of course, in Lian'er's eyes, Chen Wen was waving his hands wildly and making "woo-wah woo-wah" sounds.

Chen Wen silently chanted in his mind, "System!"

"..."

No response.

Or is it just my imagination?

Chen Wen was a little puzzled and called out a few more times.

There was still no response.

He was somewhat frustrated, seemingly because he had been thinking about it during the day and was now having hallucinations.

He had naturally fantasized about the appearance of the system.

After all, they've already transmigrated, so it's reasonable for them to have a system!

In the end, it was all for nothing!

Chen Wen lay down weakly, wondering if he should cry for a while. Lian'er had been resting beside him for a long time, and he felt a little uncomfortable looking at her.

Just now.

[Ding! Lying on your back, proficiency +1!]

"It's not a hallucination!"

Chen Wen's eyes lit up.

The sound was like heavenly music to his ears.

He silently repeated, "System!"

...

"Deep Blue!"

...

"Xiao Ai (AI assistant)?"

...

"Xiao Yi, Xiao Yi?"

......

After a while.

Still without success, Chen Wen turned over.

Xiao Lian, standing nearby, muttered to herself, "Why is the young master so energetic today? It's been an hour, and he hasn't cried, made a fuss, or gone to sleep. I hope he'll always be this well-behaved..."

At this time.

Chen Wen stared at the roof beams, lost in thought.

Could it be that I'm doing something wrong?

Is it possible that the only way to get hints is through training, but there's no system?

Just now.

He suddenly noticed something shiny in front of him.

This is...

Chen Wen suddenly remembered that this thing had appeared in front of him when he was eating earlier.

I was just focused on eating rice at the time and didn't investigate further.

He focused his attention and looked over there.

But then an icon came into view.

It was just too insignificant for him to pay much attention to.

But now, after he stared intently at it...

The screen displayed two words: Panel!

"Holy crap, I see!"

Chen Wen exclaimed excitedly.

Xiaolian was startled by the sudden scream.

He quickly got up to check the diaper pad.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that nothing had happened.

Chen Wen let her do as she pleased.

He has already understood!

He thought to himself, "Open the panel!"

Sure enough, the next moment, a bright blue light screen appeared in front of him.

Name: Chen Thirty-Six (Chen Wen)

Lifespan: 0/80.

Race: Human.

[Spiritual Root: Mid-grade Wood Spiritual Root.]

Cultivation level: None.

[Technique: None.]

[Technique: Supine: Beginner (8/100)]

[Supernatural Powers: None.]

......

It was clearly a panel.

Moreover, the information displayed on it was consistent with what Chen Wen himself knew.

Chen Wen was already captivated by the mid-grade wood spirit root displayed on the panel.

【I have spiritual roots! Hehehe~】

[Still a mid-grade item!]

I'm a beetroot!

[Thirty years east of the river... no, holding the sun and moon... no, that's too arrogant, I don't eat beef!!!]

After Chen Wen calmed down.

Only then did they turn their attention back to the panel.

In terms of technique, he only has one skill: lying on his back. He added a few points to his proficiency when he first tested the system.

But as a system, how can it only have this one function?

He looked at the edge of the panel, where several options were clearly visible;

Personal panel;

Online store;

Task;

top up;

At the very top of the panel, a newbie gift pack is flashing.

[First recharge of 6 yuan grants 1 Marrow Cleansing Pill; 1 fifth-tier cultivation technique of your choice!]

"Recharge!"

"What more could you ask for!"

Chen Wen rolled around in excitement.

Lian'er stood guard nearby, ready to protect Chen Wen from any mishaps.

[Ding! Unknown error...]

An electronic voice pulled Chen Wen back to reality.

What the hell?

Undeterred, he clicked on the online store again.

[Ding! Unknown error...]

"Bro, Bucket Bro, stop messing around! It's a new account! I'm not unlucky~"

Chen Wen's eyes were bloodshot, and his voice trembled.

I clicked on the task again.

[Ding! Unknown error...]

Chen Wen: ......

half an hour.

After we finished eating.

Chen Wen finally figured it out.

My own system—no, I should say half a system—is now just the control panel.

Aside from displaying one's skills and proficiency, all other functions are unavailable.

What use is this crippled system to me? Even a dog wouldn't stoop to it...

and many more!

We can broaden our perspective.

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Chen Wen.

Does this mean that I will be proficient in whatever I do in the future?

Once you've perfected the skill and stopped practicing it, will you stop regressing?

Doesn't this mean...one certificate is valid forever?!

Moreover, one can constantly check the panel to see if there are any mistakes or omissions in one's own skills and techniques.

After all, proficiency doesn't lie.

Once you open your mind to a new perspective, you'll suddenly feel the vastness of the world.

Chen Wen couldn't wait to start practicing.

Lying on your back, climbing, drinking milk...

He wanted to try every move.

He would practice as hard as he could to make it appear on the panel.

Gradually, he discovered that not all abilities could be displayed on the panel.

First, you need to know how.

Thus, he never truly grasped the essence of the world's written language.

Ultimately, it all comes down to one reason: he is illiterate.

In terms of kung fu techniques, you need to have mastered the basics before they can be displayed on the panel.

Of course, Chen Wen didn't think this was a problem.

My extraordinary wisdom is not just for show.

This is just the beginning; I'll leave the rest to myself in the future!

Now? Of course, it's time to eat, sleep, and play games.

...

Flowers bloom and fade again, and the years pass by, leaving behind traces.

As the year draws to a close and the weather grows cold, the sound of jade shattering in the wind is deafening.

The Chen family had a secluded place specifically for children to live in.

A small figure stumbles and staggers, yet runs with a clear goal in mind.

It was Chen Wen.

His chubby face was flushed red by the cold wind. He was wrapped in a silver-red jacket and trousers embroidered with simple cloud patterns and auspicious beasts, and wore a woolen hat with ear flaps on his head. As he ran, he left a series of crooked footprints in the snow.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Wen had already learned to walk.

Don't let its small size fool you, it moves incredibly fast.

Lian'er, dressed in a light blue winter maid's uniform, kept her eyes fixed on the "unstable element" ahead, relentlessly chasing after it, complaining incessantly:

"Young master, slow down, be careful not to bump into anything. It's not a big deal that my monthly allowance has been deducted, but please don't hurt yourself."

She felt a sense of helplessness. The young master being looked after by others was still unsteady on his feet and spoke haltingly, so how could the thirty-sixth young master learn so quickly?

"Okay, Aunt Lian~"

Chen Wen responded in a childish voice, but his speed was not slowed down at all.

Just kidding, my walking skill is about to be maxed out, I'm in a hurry to grind for proficiency, I don't care if you can keep up or not.

After a while.

[Ding! Walking: Proficiency +1!]

"Finally finished, I'm exhausted!"

Upon hearing the system notification, Chen Wen immediately sat down on the snow and opened the control panel.

As for himself?

Naturally, a maid carried him back to the room where a charcoal fire had already been lit.

Since there are maids, we should enjoy ourselves to the fullest.

The Chen family gives out monthly allowances; wouldn't it be a waste not to use them?!

Sure enough, the next moment, Lian'er came over, picked up Chen Wen, patted the snowflakes off Chen Wen's bottom, and then carried him into the house.

Then they brought out another bowl of hot soup, blew on it to cool it down, and fed it to Chen Wen.

Chen Wen squirmed a few times, found a comfortable spot to lie down, and started drinking soup while looking at the control panel.

Name: Chen Thirty-Six (Chen Wen)

Lifespan: 1/82.

Race: Human.

[Spiritual Root: Mid-grade Wood Spiritual Root.]

Cultivation level: None.

[Technique: None.]

[Techniques: Supine (Max), Sit-up (Max), Common Terms: Minor Success (10/100), Walking (Max), Jumping (Max)...]

[Supernatural Powers: None.]

...

He naturally did not slack off that year, and he learned to recognize most of the characters by subtly probing, reading lip movements, and flipping through books.

Only by being literate can one understand knowledge.

This is the fastest way to understand the world.

He learned a lot this year.

This is the Azure Netherworld of Immortal Cultivation.

This vast territory all belongs to the Qingming Sect.

I heard that there are several Golden Core cultivators among them, and even a Nascent Soul ancestor who is in charge of a realm, with all sects coming to pay homage. How majestic!

The Chen family is one of the Foundation Establishment Immortal Clans "under their protection," and has two Foundation Establishment Ancestors.

His father, Chen Polang, was not one of them; he was merely a collateral branch family head who was nearing the end of his life and was in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Yongchen County is the county that provides services to them.

The people here don't recognize Qingming! They only recognize the Chen family.

The entire Chen family estate was built against the mountain, and the cultivators lived on the mountaintop.

All of their mortal offspring lived at the foot of the mountain.

In fact, the families of the other cultivators in the Chen family all lived together.

However, the only patriarch, Chen Polang, had too many family members, so he had to leave them at the foot of the mountain.

And she continued to have children throughout the year.

His family had many opinions about him, believing that he was taking up too many resources.

Of course, this is just hearsay.

No one dared to say it to his face... except for an old man, but I heard he's already dead.

While listening to Lian'er and the other maids chatting, I heard that the head of the family had a low-grade spiritual root and had failed to establish his foundation, so his path forward was blocked.

Therefore, they desperately wanted to give birth to a child with good spiritual roots and nurture him carefully.

Chen Wen: A mid-grade spiritual root has arrived, get out of the way!

Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult for cultivators to have offspring with spiritual roots, and they are reproductively isolated from ordinary people.

Chen Polang obtained a secret technique in his early years that could suppress vital essence, and this technique could also be used on ordinary people.

This was created by an early cultivator who wanted to continue the lineage of immortality.

However, using this method drastically reduces the chances of one's offspring inheriting spiritual roots.

Chen Polang had no choice but to cast a wide net and catch as many fish as possible!

To this day, he has 45 sons and over 80 daughters.

However, those with spiritual roots number no more than ten!

Moreover, all of them have mixed spiritual roots, with only one daughter having a low-grade gold-fire spiritual root.

Just as Chen Wen was pondering, a sound suddenly came from inside the courtyard:

"Chen Sanliu, come out immediately to test your spiritual root!"

......