1: I've traveled through time!

Transmigrated as a Cultivation Trash, bound to an Investment Return System. Giving Magical Artifacts to Fairies can yield ten thousand times the return.

I specifically chose beautiful female Cultivators to 'send warmth,' and from then on, the cultivation world's style drastically changed.

The aloof Sword Fairy publicly declared, 'The sword he gave me is my dowry.'

The Demonic Path Enchantress betrayed her Sect for me, 'Whoever touches him, I will slaughter their entire family.'

Until that day, I invested in the Immortal Realm Empress. Her eyes, deep and profound, looked down upon me, 'Little guy, you've given so much, what do you want this Empress... to return?'

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Qinglan Sect, Outer Sect Disciple residence.

Lin Xuan suddenly sat up from the hard bed, his head throbbing. Countless chaotic memory fragments surged in.

A moment later, he stared blankly at the coarse cloth Qinglan Sect Outer Sect uniform on his body, then felt the pitifully weak Spiritual Qi within him, almost nonexistent. A smile uglier than a cry appeared at the corner of his mouth.

'Transmigrated... and into a Cultivation Trash with terrible Aptitude, who has been stuck at Qi Refining Stage Level 1 for three years since joining the Sect and is about to be expelled?'

His predecessor, unable to bear this despair and having been publicly reprimanded by the steward today, suffered a qi deviation in his heart, directly dying, which allowed him to take advantage.

But he didn't want this advantage at all!

Just as Lin Xuan was considering whether to just lie down and wait for death, to see if he could transmigrate back, a cold mechanical voice echoed in his mind:

Ding! Detecting host's strong unwillingness and desire, Ten Thousand Times Return Investment System is binding...

Binding successful!

This System aims to help the host become the strongest investor in all the heavens and myriad worlds! The host invests in any target (including but not limited to Magic Treasure, Medicinal Pill, Cultivation Technique, Spirit Stone, etc.), and will receive a random multiplier critical return!

The higher the investment target's potential, Luck, and bond with the host, the greater the chance of triggering a high multiplier return!

Newbie gift package has been issued, please check it, host!

System!

Lin Xuan's spirits lifted, almost weeping with joy. He silently chanted in his mind without hesitation: 'Open newbie gift package!'

Congratulations, host, for obtaining: Low-Grade Spirit Stone x100, Tier 1 Low Grade Qi Gathering Pill x10, Tier 1 Medium Grade Magical Artifact 'Flowing Cloud Hairpin' x1.

The items weren't many, even somewhat shabby, but for Lin Xuan, who was utterly destitute at the moment, it was undoubtedly a timely help. More importantly, he saw the System's explanation—invest, return!

His gaze instantly locked onto the last Magical Artifact, the 'Flowing Cloud Hairpin.' An elegantly shaped wooden hairpin, emitting a faint cloud-patterned luster. To high-level Cultivators, it might be insignificant, but for female Cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage, especially Outer Sect female Disciples with no background, it was already a decent accessory and defensive Magical Artifact.

'Investment target... potential, Luck, bond...' Lin Xuan stroked his chin, his eyes gradually brightening, 'Among the Qinglan Sect's Outer Sect, who has the most potential? Whose Luck is the strongest?'

A name almost instantly popped into his mind—Su Wanqing!

That young girl who, having joined the Sect for only a year, had already broken through to Qi Refining Stage Level 4, hailed as the number one Genius of the Outer Sect, with a refined and beautiful appearance, and a temperament as cold as snow. It was said that even Elders in the Inner Sect were paying attention to her.

In his previous life, he felt ashamed even looking at this Senior Sister Su from afar.

'It's her!' Lin Xuan slapped his thigh, 'A potential stock, an absolute Genius! Investing in her will surely not yield a low return multiplier!'

No sooner said than done. Lin Xuan tucked the Flowing Cloud Hairpin into his pocket and, following his memory, headed straight for the small forest behind the mountain where Outer Sect Disciples often Cultivated.

Indeed, in an open space with relatively rich Spiritual Qi, he saw that graceful figure.

Dressed in a plain white long dress, her figure was slender and graceful, her black hair cascading like a waterfall, tied only with an ordinary wooden hairpin. She was practicing her sword, the sword light clear and cold, her posture as light as a startled swan, as agile as a swimming Dragon. The surrounding air carried traces of chill.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, suppressed the slight nervousness in his heart, and stepped forward.

Su Wanqing, who was practicing her sword, noticed someone approaching. Her sword stance retracted, and her beautiful eyes swept over indifferently, carrying a hint of displeasure at being disturbed. When she saw it was Lin Xuan, the 'famous' Cultivation Trash Junior Brother, that displeasure turned into a bit of confusion.

'Junior Brother Lin? Is something the matter?' Her voice was as cold and distant as she was.

Lin Xuan tried to make his smile appear sincere and harmless: 'Senior Sister Su, I apologize for the intrusion. A few days ago, I coincidentally obtained a hairpin and felt that it perfectly matched Senior Sister's temperament. Keeping it with me would be like burying a pearl in dust, so I specifically came to present it to Senior Sister.'

With that, he offered the Flowing Cloud Hairpin with both hands.

Su Wanqing was visibly stunned, a hint of surprise flashing in her cold eyes. She looked at Lin Xuan, then at the Flowing Cloud Hairpin, brimming with Spiritual Qi. A Tier 1 Medium Grade Magical Artifact, not top-tier for her, but certainly not ordinary. A lowly-qualified, resource-scarce Outer Sect Disciple actually wanted to give her a Magical Artifact?

Offering kindness without reason... She frowned slightly, instinctively wanting to refuse.

But just as her red lips parted, the System's alert sounded frantically in Lin Xuan's mind:

Ding! Detecting investable target: Su Wanqing (Qinglan Sect Outer Sect Disciple)!

Target potential evaluation: SSS+ (???)

Target Luck evaluation: SSS+ (???)

Current bond with host: None

Investment item: Tier 1 Medium Grade Magical Artifact 'Flowing Cloud Hairpin'

Confirm investment?

SSS+?! And double SSS+! Although the question marks afterward were confusing, this rating was ridiculously high!

'Confirm investment!' Lin Xuan roared in his heart.

Investment successful! Triggering ten thousand times return critical hit!

Congratulations, host, for obtaining: Tier 9 High Grade Immortal Artifact 'frost silence sword' (Automatically adapted to host's cultivation, sealed, gradually unsealed as host's strength increases)!

Nine... Tier 9 Immortal Artifact?! And High Grade!?

Lin Xuan felt a rush of blood to his head, almost fainting on the spot. He knew the System was powerful, but he didn't expect it to be this powerful! His first investment as a newbie directly returned an Immortal Artifact ten thousand times over?! What was Su Wanqing's background? This potential and Luck were too terrifying!

At the same time, an ice-blue stream of light, visible only to Lin Xuan, entered his body and settled deep within his Dantian. The terrifying pressure, even while sealed, made his Divine Soul tremble.

Outside, Su Wanqing's refusal, which was already on her lips, inexplicably paused. She looked at Lin Xuan's sincere (actually, excitedly stunned) gaze, then at the Flowing Cloud Hairpin, and as if by some ghostly intervention, she reached out her hand.

'Then... thank you, Junior Brother, for your kind intentions.' Her voice was still cold, but it seemed to lack some of its former chill. As she took the hairpin, her fingertips accidentally brushed Lin Xuan's palm. She trembled slightly and quickly withdrew her hand.

Ding! Bond with target Su Wanqing has increased to 'Acquaintance'!

It worked!

Lin Xuan suppressed the urge to laugh uproariously, trying his best to maintain composure: 'As long as Senior Sister likes it. Junior Brother won't disturb Senior Sister's Cultivation anymore.'

With that, he cupped his hands, turned, and quickly left, his steps feeling somewhat light.

Su Wanqing watched Lin Xuan's hurried departure, then lowered her head to look at the warm, cloud-patterned hairpin in her hand. A faint trace of doubt and ripple crossed her cold eyes. This Junior Brother Lin... seemed different from what the rumors said... In the following days, Lin Xuan completely activated his 'spending spree' mode.

With the massive resources returned from his investments (although the first time was a ten thousand times critical hit, subsequent investments mostly ranged from dozens to hundreds of times, which was still astonishing), his cultivation soared like a rocket. However, he kept in mind the principle of staying low-key and developing, using the hidden techniques rewarded by the System to disguise his cultivation at Qi Refining Stage Level 3, making him inconspicuous.

And his investment targets were by no means limited to Su Wanqing alone.

At the edge of the Forbidden Ground behind the mountain, he rescued Qu Feiyan, the Saintess who was a Demonic Path undercover agent from the blood lotus Sect, who had been ambushed by fellow Disciples, poisoned, and was on the verge of death.

At that time, Qu Feiyan was in rags, covered in blood, her enchanting face pale as paper, yet her eyes were as fierce as a wounded leopardess. Without a word, Lin Xuan shoved a bottle of 'Clear Essence Spirit Pill,' which he had just received as a return and could cure all poisons, into her hand.

'Senior Sister, you seem badly injured. This bottle of Medicinal Pill might be useful.'

Qu Feiyan watched him warily, but was too weak to resist under the corrosive poison. After taking the Medicinal Pill, the severe poison immediately dissipated. She looked at this Junior Brother, who had a gentle smile and clear eyes (as Lin Xuan believed), and felt the long-lost ease in her body, her eyes complex and unfathomable.

Ding! Investment successful! Triggering a thousand times return! Obtained ten drops of 'Hundred Grass Immortal Spirit Liquid'!

Ding! Bond with target Qu Feiyan has increased to 'Gratitude'!

During a certain Sect minor competition, Lin Xuan 'accidentally' passed by and saw Zhao Iron Armor, an Outer Sect female Disciple with ordinary Aptitude but who, relying on her fierce determination and tenacity, repeatedly fought despite setbacks. Her Magical Artifact longsword was already covered in cracks from the intense battle. Lin Xuan 'just happened' to take out a Tier 2 High Grade Profound Iron Heavy Sword, which he had just received as a return, and 'warm-heartedly' lent it to her.

'Senior Sister Zhao, this sword has a connection with you. I'll lend it to you for now; don't let its sharpness be diminished.'

Zhao Iron Armor gripped the heavy yet incredibly smooth longsword, feeling the powerful force contained within. She looked at Lin Xuan and nodded heavily, her eyes burning with unprecedented Battle Intent. In that battle, holding the Profound Iron Heavy Sword, she swept aside all her opponents and instantly became famous.

Ding! Investment successful! Triggering eight hundred times return! Obtained Body Refining Cultivation Technique 'Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art'!

Ding! Bond with target Zhao Iron Armor has increased to 'Recognition'!

He even 'coincidentally' met Senior Sister Gu Qingqing, the lazy Senior Sister responsible for managing the Scripture Pavilion, who always seemed half-asleep. Every time he went, he 'conveniently' brought a pot of 'Spirit Refreshing Tea,' which nourished the Divine Soul and was returned by the System.

Gu Qingqing always groggily accepted it, mumbled 'Little Linzi, you're thoughtful,' then drank it all and continued dozing off.

Ding! Investment successful! Triggering five hundred times return! Obtained Divine Ability 'Great Dream of a Thousand Autumns Art' fragment x1!

Lin Xuan's investment list grew longer and longer. Beautiful and potential-rich female Cultivators in the Qinglan Sect and even the surrounding regions were almost all 'gifted' by him. His cultivation, under the accumulation of massive resources, had quietly broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage and was even advancing towards the Golden Core Stage.

And the female Cultivators he invested in, with his 'sponsorship,' also made rapid progress, radiating a brilliance far exceeding their previous lives.

Unbeknownst to him, Lin Xuan had already woven a complex yet unusually solid network of relationships around himself, composed of various Fairies, enchantresses, and Genius young girls.

On this day, Lin Xuan was in his newly acquired residence with an independent courtyard, tallying his 'harvest' and contemplating which 'potential stock' to invest in next, when a knock sounded at his courtyard gate.

Outside the door stood two women of distinct styles, yet equally striking.

On the left was Su Wanqing, still as aloof as an Immortal, but the sword hanging at her waist was no longer the ordinary iron of yesteryear, but a chilling, Spiritual Qi-infused precious sword—a Tier 3 ice-element Flying Sword that Lin Xuan had later 'invested' in. She nodded slightly when she saw Lin Xuan, her eyes no longer as cold as they first were.

On the right was Qu Feiyan, dressed in fiery red, her figure graceful, her eyes flowing with natural charm, a stark contrast to Su Wanqing's aloofness. She smiled sweetly, her voice carrying a seductive lilt: 'Junior Brother Lin, long time no see, Senior Sister has missed you so much~ Oh, Junior Sister Su is here too?'

Su Wanqing glanced at her indifferently, saying nothing.

Lin Xuan felt his scalp tingle and let out a dry laugh: 'Senior Sister Su, Senior Sister Qu, why do you both have time to come together today?'

Su Wanqing's red lips parted, her voice clear and resonant: 'I intend to contend for the chief Disciple position in the Outer Sect Grand Competition three days from now.'

Qu Feiyan giggled, interjecting: 'And me, Elder sister, I'm a bit short on funds lately and need a suitable weapon. I thought I'd ask Junior Brother Lin if he has any 'good stuff' to take care of me?' She said, deliberately winking at Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan's heart stirred; he immediately understood. This was... actively seeking investment?

He showed a gentle smile on his face, just about to speak, when suddenly—

Boom!

An incomparably vast Divine Thought, like an invisible tide, instantly swept across the entire Qinglan Sect! Above the sky, the wind and clouds changed color, a blurry but incomparably majestic figure loomed in the clouds, and the terrifying pressure made all Disciples and Elders feel a tremor in their hearts!

'Lower Realm Qinglan Sect, hand over the blood lotus Sect remnant Qu Feiyan! Otherwise, today I will flatten your Qinglan Sect's mountain gate!'

The voice was like thunder, rolling in, carrying an undeniable dominance.

Lin Xuan's expression changed slightly; they were here for Qu Feiyan! And this power, far surpassed Golden Core, at least a Nascent Soul Old Monster!

Qu Feiyan's face instantly turned pale, a trace of despair and defiance flashing in her enchanting eyes. She gritted her teeth and said: 'It's me who implicated the Sect! I'll just...'

Before she could finish, a clear, firm voice beside her already sounded.

Su Wanqing stepped forward, subtly shielding Lin Xuan behind her. The ice sword in her hand let out a clear Dragon's roar, pointing directly at the sky, her voice spreading in all directions: 'Who dares touch him?'

Almost simultaneously, another charming yet equally cold voice sounded. Blood-colored lotus phantoms bloomed around Qu Feiyan, Evil Qi soaring to the sky. She stood on Lin Xuan's other side, her red lips curving into a dangerous arc: 'Which blind old fool dares to threaten my Junior Martial Brother? If you want to touch him, first ask if the blood lotus in this old lady's hand agrees!'

Two peerless women, one as cold as ice, one as enchanting as fire, now stood like two Protector Heavenly Gods, firmly guarding Lin Xuan in the middle, confronting the terrifying pressure from the sky!

Lin Xuan looked at the two distinct yet equally resolute figures in front of him, feeling the powerful aura and protective intent washing over him. His heart inexplicably warmed, and then, surging within him, was boundless heroic spirit!

Investment, indeed, had its returns! And this return came so timely, so powerfully!

He gently pushed aside Su Wanqing and Qu Feiyan, walked in front of them, and looked up at the terrifying figure in the sky. Not only did his face show no fear, but it revealed a meaningful smile.

'Flatten the Qinglan Sect? What big talk.'

His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

'My investor... is someone you can touch?'