"So, it can actually improve one's innate talent?"
Luo Chuan's gaze lingered on the description of the Origin Brand Mineral Water, his expression tinged with surprise.
In the world of cultivation, a person's talent was determined from birth—a fate set in stone.
Talent dictated how efficiently one could absorb and refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
A genius might advance in a single day what an ordinary cultivator would need weeks or even months to achieve.
For this reason, cultivation clans and sects carefully controlled marriages, ensuring their offspring inherited superior bloodlines.
Because, under normal circumstances—
One's talent could not be changed.
Yet, this fundamental truth was about to be rewritten.
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Without hesitation, Luo Chuan uncapped the bottle and drank the mineral water in one go.
Setting the empty bottle aside, he let out a casual burp.
The taste?
Plain. Completely ordinary, like regular water.
But just as he was about to dismiss it—
Something changed.
Luo Chuan's eyes widened slightly in surprise.
A strange sensation surged through his body—
As if some kind of invisible shackle had been broken.
His entire being suddenly felt light—unbelievably free.
It was a mysterious and indescribable feeling, but if he had to put it into words…
It was like a near-sighted person who never realized their vision was blurred—until they put on the perfect pair of glasses.
In an instant, the entire world became clear.
The spiritual energy around him, once vague and indistinct, now felt alive—
Flowing, pulsating, whispering in his ears like the breath of the universe itself.
Luo Chuan couldn't help but mutter,
"The effect is this strong?!"
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The system's calm voice echoed in his mind—
> "The effect of Origin Brand Mineral Water varies depending on the individual. Generally speaking, the lower one's talent, the more significant the improvement."
Luo Chuan's expression stiffened.
His forehead twitched slightly, as if black lines were visibly forming.
"Wait… The lower the talent, the greater the effect?"
That meant…
His talent was originally terrible?!
"Are you telling me… I was a complete cultivation deadweight before?!"
Luo Chuan took a deep breath, suppressing his urge to argue with the system.
But before he could retort, the system continued—
"Of course, there are special cases. In most situations, the degree of improvement is unpredictable and depends largely on luck. However, in the host's case—
—The transformation is substantial. Your fortune far exceeds that of ordinary people."
Luo Chuan's irritation subsided slightly, and he let out a small chuckle.
"Next time, system, say everything in one go."
"I almost pulled out my forty-meter blade."
The system fell silent.
Luo Chuan cleared his throat, refocusing on the main point.
"You said my talent improved significantly. How exactly?"
After all, he could clearly feel the changes in his body.
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"The host's physique has evolved into an Innate Spirit Body."
The system's explanation followed—
"You now possess a natural affinity with spiritual energy. Your cultivation path will no longer have bottlenecks, and your cultivation speed has been greatly enhanced."
Luo Chuan nodded slowly, processing the information.
But after a few moments, something felt off.
"Wait a second…"
"What do I use to cultivate?"
Spirit crystals.
What does absorbing spiritual energy from the environment have to do with me?"
Nothing.
And what about the lack of bottlenecks?
His cultivation progress was solely linked to the store's sales!
The realization dawned on him—
"So, in the end… this 'Innate Spirit Body' is completely useless to me?!"