System+Sprinkling Money+Raising a Child+Satisfying Reading.
If Mom has money, there will be endless riches and honor.
If Dad has money, there will be countless brothers and sisters.
...Chapter 290 Primitive Beast World Cubs 64
So even here, you can be bathed in moonlight without having to climb a very high mountain.
Shen Ci led the wolf cub to the top, where seven savages secretly peered out from the windows. These houses, generated by the homestead control panel, were all very standard.
It has windows, a door, and a thatched roof; it's square and perfectly standard.
What was she going up there for?
On Monday, he asked, his big eyes filled with incomprehension. "It's nighttime now, late at night. It's very unsafe to go out like this."
On Tuesday, he touched his chin, his face full of thought.
"I don't know, let's see."
Shen Ci put the baby snake into its nest and placed it aside, then sat down cross-legged.
That's how it's portrayed on TV; you have to sit cross-legged to cultivate yourself.
"My little one, like your mother, close your eyes and feel the moonlight with your body."
Calm your mind, don't let your thoughts wander, close your eyes and feel.
Cultivation is probably like this: absorbing the essence of the sun and moon, but only passively. Shen Ci thinks this might be similar to the principle of solar panels.
They absorb the sun's heat and convert it into other forms of energy within their bodies. Their bodies are naturally like sophisticated converters, with the added option of absorbing lunar energy.
Looking at it this way, my adorable, icy daughter looks like a solar-powered machine.
Shen Ci silently raised her hands, trying to sense the moon's energy. If she could cultivate with this, maybe she would have a wonderful encounter.
Inside the thatched hut.
The seven savages understood.
“She is performing a ritual,” Tuesday said definitively.
"Yes, it's similar to the methods of the Great Shaman. She should be the next Great Shaman of the tribe, and we should respect her."
However, questions were raised on Thursday.
"The next high shaman has appeared. Shouldn't we go back and tell the rest of our tribe?"
You must understand, this is a major event for the entire tribe. The Great Shaman is a prominent figure in the tribe, responsible for ensuring good weather and abundant harvests, and for praying for blessings. The Great Shaman had once predicted the emergence of the next Great Shaman.
Now they are certain that Shen Ci is the one, because she aligns with the prophecy that she will be the next High Priest, possessing the power of fire.
“The tribespeople will come to us on their own; we must follow the new High Priest!”
Look how familiar her sacrificial posture is.”
Shen Ci raised her hands towards the sky, closed her eyes, and felt the moonlight. To be honest, it was quite cold, but luckily she was wearing many layers, and the temperature at night was much lower than during the day.
Faith exists in the hearts of these locals, deeply rooted. They observed Shen Ci, confirmed his identity, and each of them felt they had struck gold.
This time, they turned misfortune into blessing and found the next Great Shaman, who was even willing to live with them. This was a good thing, a great thing indeed.
When a person's mindset changes, everything becomes different.
They used to think this place was bad, that they had been kidnapped and only wanted to escape, but now they think it's a good place and they should stay.
The savages were reassured and accepted reality; staying was the right thing to do.
"Ding-dong! Mission complete!"
The savages genuinely felt they should stay, join the territory, and become members of it, thus gaining the savages' recognition and loyalty.
Reward: Home Building Platform has been issued.
Shen Ci lowered his gaze and looked into the thatched hut, where several heads were crowding around the window, as if afraid that others wouldn't see them.
The savages have accepted her. It's strange, they've accepted her at this time. Could it be because she's sitting here?
Never mind, the most important thing is to check the building platform; the savages are just an extra, like a freebie.
Clicking on the building platform reveals a wooden platform. Shen Ci chose to place it in her homestead, in the courtyard, for maximum protection.
However, contrary to her expectations, there were actually tools on the construction platform that could be picked up and used, unlike what she imagined, where processing could be completed with a single click.
There is a book on the construction platform, which serves as a reference. It contains a list of materials needed to build various things.
The most valuable part is the tools on it, which are very difficult to replicate with current technology.
The savages are now willing to join the territory, and the territory now has 10 members: seven savages, two cubs, and her.
Finally, we've broken through to double digits, which is cause for celebration.
The restless baby snake looks much better now. The snake is much calmer and is lying quietly in its nest, stretched out a lot.
Is this how cultivation works?
Shen Ci stroked his chin in confusion. Isn't this just sleeping?
As expected, bloodline and talent are things that are hard to explain. Some races can cultivate simply by lying there and sleeping, while others are born without the ability to cultivate.
The little snake was sleeping peacefully. It was cold all around, and considering that snakes need to hibernate in winter, Shen Ci was worried that it would get too cold and freeze her to death.
It would be hard to tell whether she was frozen or asleep, so Shen Ci covered her with a small blanket. Since she was cultivating while lying down, it would be fine to cover her with a blanket.
It's clear that the little snake is at least no longer in pain; calmness is the best state to be in.
The moonlight was still, and there was no movement from the savages. They must be too tired and sleepy, and they had all fallen asleep. We'll try to find out again tomorrow morning whether they leave or not.
What if someone changes their mind after they've had a nap?
All was quiet, and there were no insects chirping in the winter. While waiting, Shen Ci stood up and looked around, gazing at the vast plains and a deep forest.
There are also endless rivers, all of which can be seen at a glance, giving one a sense of accomplishment and excitement of conquering the Central Plains.
"System, how long will it take for this little snake cub to absorb the essence of the sun and moon?"
It's terribly cold; I'll catch a cold if I get chilled again.
Shen Ci waited for a while and felt that the little snake should be asleep. It wasn't summer, and what if the snake was forced into hibernation?
"Host, it will only take a short while. As long as you bask in the sun and moon, you will be able to cultivate on your own."
You should have said so earlier! This is so cold it's giving me goosebumps and my teeth are chattering.
As Shen Ci was about to take the little snake cub down, she saw a pack of wolves galloping across the edge of the plain, near the other side of the forest.
At the very front was a silver wolf, its color appearing even whiter in the moonlight.
Some cubs still need care, while others have grown up and ventured out into the wider world.
Great! It's good that she's grown up. Now that she's grown up, she's one step closer to going home.
From beginning to end, Shen Ci knew and remembered that she was on her way home. All her experiences were part of a journey, and all the people she met were travelers.
After bringing the baby snake home and closing the door to keep out the cold wind, the warmth gradually returned to my body.