A surge of emotions welled up in Shen Qixi’s heart.  

Could the fate of an ordinary mortal destined for mediocrity in the cultivation world truly be changed?  

[Of course! Please make your choice.]  

Shen Qixi cautiously asked, “If I agree, will there be a price?”  

Would this so-called system really help her out of pure kindness?  

[A price? If you’re referring to dedicating a significant amount of time in the future to improving your strength and reaching the pinnacle of life—well, if that doesn’t align with your expectations and might cause you trouble, you can reconsider.]  

Shen Qixi raised an eyebrow and said, “I agree.”  

[Excellent! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully bound with the “Cannon Fodder’s Destiny Reversal, Life Restart, Rise to Power, Cultivation Ascension System.”]  

A transparent panel suddenly appeared before Shen Qixi’s eyes.  

[Detected that the host is in the cultivation world. The panel skin has been automatically switched to the corresponding style.]  

Shen Qixi looked over and saw that the square, crystal-clear object had transformed into the appearance of a scroll.  

The scroll was semi-transparent, with various texts written in ink.  

[Equipment]  

[Accessories]  

[Appearance]  

[Items]  

[Level]  

[Attributes]  

[Shop]  

[Quests]  

Shen Qixi: “What are these?”  

[Ta-da~! This is the system panel you gain after binding with this system.]  

[Equipment includes armor, weapons, and in the cultivation world, magical treasures and artifacts.]  

[Appearance refers to outfits unaffected by equipment. Wearing an appearance can hide the look of your actual gear.]  

Hiding? That sounds like a great way to conceal one’s true strength.  

Shen Qixi pondered.  

[Accessories come in many categories, including headwear, earrings, necklaces, shoulder pieces, wristwear, waist adornments, legwear, and footwear. Different types of accessories provide corresponding buffs. Collecting a full set can yield unexpected effects!]  

[As for Items, the category is broad. Unequipped gear counts as items, quest props are items, special blind boxes are items… In short, you’ll understand over time.]  

[Levels range from Lv0 to Lv100. Your current level is Lv7. In the cultivation world, mortals are Lv0, Qi Refining Stage is Lv1-Lv10, Foundation Establishment Stage is Lv11-Lv20… and so on. Of course, this is just a reference standard. Even if you eventually surpass the cultivation world’s power scale, your level can continue to rise. Lv100 is the max level. Generally, once you reach Lv100, the system’s work is complete, and it can retire~.]  

Only three levels away from Foundation Establishment?  

Indeed, she should keep striving.  

[Not all hosts can level up alongside the system until the end, so very few systems get to retire smoothly. But this system believes in you!]  

Shen Qixi listened attentively.  

[The Attributes column includes Intelligence, Strength, Constitution, Talent… Among these, Intelligence, Strength, and Constitution are the most important. Higher Intelligence allows for deeper comprehension of advanced techniques and mantras. Strength, as the name suggests, determines attack power. Constitution relates to your endurance and health. Other attributes have their own uses, which you’ll discover over time.]  

[As for the Shop, you can purchase all sorts of things there—items, equipment, appearances, accessories… However, the Shop isn’t the only way to obtain these. Completing quests or leveling up will also grant you corresponding rewards.]  

[The universal currency in the Shop is System Points, primarily earned through quests. Work hard!]  

[Lastly, there are Quests, which are divided into Main Quests, Side Quests, and Daily Quests.]  

[Main Quests are mandatory. Simply put, in the cultivation world, your main quest is to ascend.]  

[Side Quests are randomly generated. As you move through the cultivation world, the system will automatically detect events beneficial to your progression. You can choose whether to undertake them. These events carry risks, so weigh the pros and cons before deciding. Success may yield better rewards.]  

[Daily Quests are fixed and refresh every day. Completing them grants additional attribute points and daily rewards.]

After listening, Shen Qixi took a moment to organize her thoughts.  

The system seemed earnest, and following its guidance wouldn’t do her any harm.  

Besides, she was just an ordinary mortal. Even if the system wanted something from her, she couldn’t imagine possessing anything worth taking.  

But the most critical issue was…  

“System, you might not know this, but my spiritual roots are extremely poor. I’ve been stuck at the Qi Refining stage for a long time, and my chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment are slim.”  

“In other words, I can’t level up. I won’t be able to complete the tasks you mentioned.”  

Shen Qixi was nervous.  

But she couldn’t lie to the system. If it placed high expectations on her only for her to fail, she’d have to face its disappointment.  

[What are you talking about? Someone like you is exactly the talent this system needs!]  

[What is this system’s purpose? To help you level up!]  

[No need for more words—let’s test out the system’s functions first.]  

[Open the Shop. You can claim a free daily item.]  

Shen Qixi did as instructed. When she opened the Shop and saw the array of heavenly-grade artifacts, treasures, and rare materials inside, her eyes widened in shock.  

All of these could be purchased in the Shop?  

Suppressing her emotions, she calmly claimed the free item.  

[Qi Refining Stage Daily Gift Pack: Healing Dew ×1, Experience Pill ×1.]  

After claiming it, a bottle of medicine and a pill appeared in her hand.  

Unlike the potions and pills of the cultivation world, Shen Qixi could sense something different about them.  

Would there be side effects…?  

After examining them, she stored both items in her inventory.  

[Huh? You’re not going to use them?] The system sounded puzzled.  

“I can still move around for now.”  

“I shouldn’t waste them,” Shen Qixi said cautiously.  

The system grew anxious—if the host didn’t experience its power firsthand, how would she appreciate it?  

What to do when the host is too cautious?  

[Fine. This system will gift you a Trial Card.]  

Shen Qixi: “A Trial Card? What is that?”  

[Upon use, the Trial Card temporarily breaks through level and attribute restrictions, granting you cultivation strength equal to the highest-level cultivator present.]  

A golden card materialized in Shen Qixi’s hand.  

[If you wish to use it, simply snap the card.]  

Shen Qixi nodded, then placed the Trial Card into her inventory without hesitation.  

System: …Alright.  

Caution is good. Being careful means valuing one’s life.  

Shen Qixi brushed off her skirt and stepped into the mist.  

No matter what, she had to leave this secret realm first.  

As for that “Kill the wife to prove his Dao” nonsense… she had a lot to discuss with Rong Xueci.  

[Friendly reminder: The mist contains toxins that can induce violent agitation.]  

[The system has automatically neutralized the toxin’s effects for you.]  

Shen Qixi immediately felt her mind clear.  

[Would you like to use the Pathfinding function?]  

[Don’t worry about any costs—this is an automatic protective feature in emergencies. It will guide you to the most beneficial encounter.]  

Shen Qixi: “Activate it.”  

“Immortal Venerable’s wife?!”  

Following the pathfinding guidance, Shen Qixi walked through the mist until she heard a voice calling out.  

It was the attendant of Elder Kongling.  

Shen Qixi followed the voice.  

When the attendant saw her, he froze for a moment before bursting into joy. “Immortal Venerable’s wife! It really is you! This is wonderful!”  

“Please don’t wander off anymore. This place is too dangerous—one wrong step could cost you your life.”  

Shen Qixi blinked, then noticed a tag floating above the attendant’s head.