The next day.

Falling Cloud Valley.

The Medicine Garden.

A middle-aged steward spoke to Qi Yuan with a serious expression:

“Big Qi, starting today, you will be responsible for working in Elder Kang’s medicine garden.”

“If there is anything you don’t understand, you can ask the senior brothers and sisters within the garden. But remember to know your place. Do not pick spiritual herbs without permission. Violators will be severely punished according to sect rules.”

Qi Yuan quickly clasped his fists and replied, “Thank you for the guidance, Steward Uncle. This disciple will do his utmost.”

He was quite satisfied with being assigned to the medicine garden. After all, it was a relatively quiet place.

Usually, apart from some Elders’ disciples who came with tokens to request herbs, others were not allowed to enter this area.

He understood clearly in his heart that this good assignment landing on him was definitely thanks to that beautiful Senior Sister.

“Alright then, work hard here. If anything comes up, you can find me at the Outer Sect Steward’s office.”

The middle-aged steward nodded, then said to a young male cultivator wearing Outer Sect Disciple attire beside him, “Nephew Liu, show him around the medicine garden. I’ll head back first.”

“Yes, Steward Uncle.”

The Liu-surnamed male cultivator watched the middle-aged steward leave, then turned to Qi Yuan with a friendly attitude.

“Junior Brother, my name is Liu Tie. I’m an Outer Sect Disciple responsible for guarding the medicine garden. Since you’re new here, let me show you around first.”

“Thank you very much, Senior Brother Liu.”

Qi Yuan said politely and followed him into the medicine garden.

As they walked, Liu Tie said with a smile:

“To have Steward Niu personally escort you shows that Junior Brother is highly regarded in the Outer Sect. Your future is truly boundless.”

Hearing this, Qi Yuan sneered inwardly. He knew Liu Tie’s words seemed like praise but were actually probing his background.

If he chose to hide his light and appear weak now, he’d probably end up with all the dirty and tiring jobs in the medicine garden from now on.

Thinking this, he put on a modest smile but spoke truthfully:

“You flatter me, Senior Brother. Thanks to Elder Mo’s favor, he specifically named me to help manage the medicine garden. It’s truly an honor.”

“I’m still feeling apprehensive about it and only hope to repay Elder Mo’s kindness as soon as possible.”

At times like this, if you have backing, you must openly acknowledge it. It saves a lot of trouble later.

From Steward Niu’s words earlier, he already knew that being assigned to the medicine garden was Elder Mo’s intention.

Compared to Bai Xirou who was far away in the Inner Sect, an Elder at the Golden Core realm who held power over life and death in the entire Outer Sect was clearly more intimidating.

He wasn’t lying anyway; he was just stating facts. Whatever conclusions the other person drew after hearing it were none of his business.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Liu Tie’s expression changed immediately. His gaze toward Qi Yuan became even more polite, even carrying a hint of respect.

“It’s good that Junior Brother Qi has such intentions. Since we are fellow disciples, if you ever need any help in the future, just speak up. I, your Senior Brother, will definitely not refuse.”

Falling Cloud Valley’s medicine garden bordered the back mountain and covered a vast area. Apart from some Servant Disciples and Outer Sect Disciples, there was also an Inner Sect Disciple at the Foundation Building realm responsible for guarding it to prevent demon beasts from the back mountain from intruding and damaging the spiritual herbs inside.

Most of the demon beasts in the back mountain were deliberately raised by Falling Cloud Valley for disciples to practice on. Their levels were generally not high; most were at the Qi Refining stage, with Foundation Building demon beasts being very few.

“This medicine garden belongs to Elder Kang of the Alchemy Pavilion. The venerable elder is often in seclusion refining pills and doesn’t bother with mundane affairs. If there’s a shortage of medicinal materials in the Alchemy Pavilion, he sends his disciples to pick them.”

“Also, remember not to approach that small building for no reason. Senior Sister Zhen from the Inner Sect dislikes being disturbed the most.”

After walking around the garden together, Liu Tie brought him to the edge of a small spiritual field.

“Junior Brother Qi, you’ll be responsible for taking care of these Green Leaf Grasses first. Just sprinkle them with spiritual water once every morning. The rest of the time can be used for cultivation.”

This spiritual field was about a hundred zhang square and planted with a pill-refining material called Green Leaf Grass. Its leaves were emerald green with a crystal-clear luster.

Since there was a spiritual spring not far from the field, watering it once wouldn’t take more than half an hour—an excessively leisurely task.

Qi Yuan was very satisfied with this arrangement. It meant he would have more time for system tasks.

Now that forming his Nascent Soul was imminent, he urgently wanted to test what effect breaking through a realm under continuous enlightenment state would have.

Of course, this required a large amount of Reversal Points.

Hopefully this damn system can stay steady and not get carried away…

Qi Yuan thought silently.

And so, after finishing a day of dull and tedious work, he got lost on his way back to his residence and somehow ended up at the back mountain.

Taking advantage of no one paying attention, he accidentally stepped on and killed a Red-Claw Bear at the Qi Refining eighth layer and had some roasted bear paw for dinner.

【Ding! Host has successfully hunted his first Qi Refining stage demon beast. Mission reward: 150 Reversal Points, 5 Top-Grade Returning Spring Pills, 300 Low-Grade Spirit Stones…】

…….

Over the next few days, while slacking off and doing minimal work in the medicine garden, Qi Yuan transformed into an emotionless mission machine, frantically grinding Reversal Points.

【Ding! Host has successfully collected his first century-old natural treasure. Mission reward: 150 Reversal Points…】

【Ding! …Successfully set up his first primary formation. Reward: 200 Reversal Points…】

【Ding! …Defeated a strong opponent at Qi Refining sixth layer, completing his first sparring session with a fellow disciple. Reward: 300 Reversal Points…】

【Ding! …Successfully mastered his first technique. Reward: 300 Reversal Points…】

Accompanied by the sounds of mission completion notifications, his Reversal Points increased rapidly, soon breaking through the three thousand mark.

“System Bro, what’s going on? Where are the new missions?”

Inside the wooden hut, Qi Yuan looked at the empty mission panel before him, his expression very displeased.

“Hurry up and refresh missions! I want to take missions!”

He had just started finding some pleasure in speed-running missions, only for it to come to such an abrupt halt. Previously, after old missions were completed, new ones would quickly refresh. This time, there was no movement for a long time.

【Ding! Please remain calm, Host. The 【First Time】 series of beginner missions has officially ended. This system is automatically generating next-stage missions for you.】

“System Bro, you’re not very capable.”

Qi Yuan rolled his eyes, saying with a look of disdain.

It seemed he had been too forceful these past few days and drained this damn system dry.

Wait!

Automatic generation?

Qi Yuan’s eyes lit up. Could it be that after all this hardship, he had finally reached better times? Would the style of upcoming system missions become normal?

Thinking this, he eagerly rubbed his hands together, silently cheering on the system.

System Bro, when generating missions, you must open your eyes and look at this world! If you can really improve, buddy promises never to curse you again!

After a while, the long-silent system panel finally showed activity, displaying several lines of glaring small text.

Here it comes!

Qi Yuan perked up, looking on with full anticipation.

The next moment, his expression completely froze.

Damn!!!