The Corruption Dragon God: Lust System Chapter 8 - 08 - A new victim appears

With his coin pouch feeling significantly heavier, Qingyi strolled through the expansive boulevards of Golden Cloud City, observing every detail of the urban landscape with genuine curiosity.

It was only at this moment that he grasped the sheer scale of the place; it was a sprawling metropolis unlike anything he had encountered since his previous life on Earth ended twelve years prior.

Ancient-style skyscrapers rose dozens of levels into the sky, each decorated with the emblems of powerful merchant corporations.

Street artists utilized their Cultivation to dazzle crowds of children, while vendors established stalls to hawk exotic produce, medicinal herbs, and a variety of local delicacies.

While the majority of the pedestrians were ordinary mortals, the density of cultivators far surpassed what he had seen in the rural villages surrounding the secluded hut where he lived with his master.

Dismissing his wandering thoughts, he began searching for an inn. Most establishments were packed to capacity, and he had to traverse several blocks before finally spotting a tavern with an unoccupied table.

He entered without a second thought and claimed the seat immediately.

"Welcome to the Crescent Moon Pavilion, Young Master. How may I serve you today?"

A waitress approached his table, her dark hair pulled back into a sophisticated, tight bun and her features masked by a thick layer of cosmetics.

Qingyi gave her little more than a passing glance, focusing instead on the menu resting on the table.

Though her figure was undeniably curvaceous, he had no desire to inhale the heavy scent of the many layers of powder covering her skin.

"I will take the lamb stew and a pot of Qi Refining Spiritual Tea."

"Of course, your meal will be served shortly," the waitress replied with a smile. She leaned forward, intentionally revealing the deep valley of her chest before turning to walk away with a deliberate sway of her hips.

Left to his own devices, Qingyi leaned back and checked his current balance of lust points.

His recent encounter with Feixue in the carriage had proven quite lucrative, bringing his total to 192 lust points.

'System,' he inquired internally. 'Is it truly impossible for me to cultivate through traditional means?'

[The answer is both yes and no. The specific process of breaking through cultivation realms and stages is entirely managed by the system and requires lust points. However, the host is still required to cultivate manually to master the control of this power and build a stable foundation.]

"So, pouring everything into rapid advancement isn't the smartest move..." Qingyi whispered to himself, fully aware that a powerful foundation was essential before pushing for higher ranks.

While this was less of a concern during the Qi Refinement stage, reaching the Foundation Establishment realm would require a rock-solid base before he could progress further.

His master had frequently shared tales of Golden Core cultivators being humiliated in battle by those at the Foundation Establishment level.

The explanation was always identical: a lack of a proper foundation.

Such individuals relied on the most expensive pills and materials to force one breakthrough after another. Upon reaching their limit, they were found to be significantly weaker than their peers and often plagued by severe Qi deviation.

Naturally, he had no intention of following that path.

Qingyi aimed to be like the legendary protagonists who could topple enemies several realms higher than themselves, not some pampered Young Master with a hollow cultivation base.

With a heavy sigh, he accessed the lust shop.

{Lust Shop}

Lust points: 192

<Cultivation resources>

<Cultivation/combat techniques>

<Weapons and armor>

<Recovery pills>

<Spiritual materials>

<Lust items>

<Spiritual roots>

<Talismans>

<Bloodlines and constitutions>

<Spiritual mansions>

<Miscellaneous>]

It was exactly as his master had once described—an almost limitless array of possibilities.

He scrolled through various categories, though his excitement faded as he noted the steep prices.

It appeared his tryst with Feixue had not been as rewarding as he had first imagined...

"Hah..." Qingyi let out a breath, his eyes locking onto a specific spiritual root on the display.

[Item: Sword Spiritual Root

Description: A Sword Spiritual Root clears the path toward the Dao of the Sword. The grade and cost of this root are determined by the user’s primary spiritual root level; roots with high compatibility may fuse together.

Price: 100]

His current fifth-grade Lightning Spiritual Root was merely mediocre; it likely wouldn't even grant him entry into the Ascending Dragon Sect.

He could, of course, rectify this by spending fifty lust points to upgrade his root to the sixth grade, which would make him better than the average cultivator.

That upgrade, combined with restoring his cultivation to the sixth stage of Qi Refinement, would likely ensure his acceptance without much trouble.

Still, it wasn't the level of excellence he desired.

A Lightning Spiritual Root was formidable, certainly among the top elemental types, but he wanted more. That Sword Spiritual Root represented his best chance at true power.

While non-elemental roots were incredibly rare on their own, their potential exploded when paired with elemental roots—especially those with high affinity, such as Lightning and Sword.

If he could possess them as a dual-colored root, or better yet, fuse them into a Lightning Sword Spiritual Root, Qingyi’s talent and combat power would reach unparalleled heights.

After a moment of contemplation, he went back to waiting for his order.

"Little brother..." A refined, melodic voice spoke from behind him, accompanied by the sensation of a hand with slender, graceful fingers touching his shoulder.

"Would you mind if we joined you? This is the only table left with any open seats..."

Turning his head, Qingyi found a stunning woman with sun-kissed skin leaning over him. Her massive breasts swayed slightly like heavy pendulums, appearing both soft and substantial.

Her low-cut white dress clung to every provocative curve of her frame, revealing pale skin that the sun had never touched, leading down to a narrow waist and flared hips.

The silhouette of her rounded bottom was prominent as she rested against the table, and her thick, tanned thighs were showcased through high slits in her dress, offering glimpses of shimmering bronze skin.

Her full, crimson-painted lips curled into a magnetic smile, and her mature, gorgeous face was highlighted by deep brown eyes.

The moment she saw Qingyi’s face, her eyes widened and a faint blush crept across her cheeks.

'Heavens... he is incredibly handsome...'

'God... she is breathtaking...'

[Name: Hua Feiyan

Age: 23

Corruption: 0

Chastity: Intact

Lust: 0%

Talent: Average

Reward: Average

Cultivation: Ninth stage of the Qi Refinement realm.

Traits: Natural Alchemist, Seductive, Two-faced, Greedy, attracted to beautiful faces]