Huh? A Harem System Can Also Cultivate Immortality

Du Xinghe transmigrated into the body of a cannon fodder senior sister in a cultivation novel, destined to suffer for the benefit of the talented junior sister, Ming Zhi. Upon arrival, she activated the Imperial Harem Intrigue Invincible System, a tool designed to help her win the favor of an emperor through palace schemes. Recognizing the absurdity of using harem intrigue mechanics in a world of sword cultivation, Du Xinghe decided to leave the Jiuyang Sect immediately. When she returned injured after gathering Spirit Nourishing Grass for Ming Zhi, her master and senior brothers criticized her for being late. Instead of submitting, Du Xinghe swallowed the herb herself and publicly severed her ties with the sect, breaking her disciple badge in front of them. She departed as a rogue cultivator, confident that her system would provide a path to power despite the ridicule of those around her.

After leaving the sect, Du Xinghe discovered that the system’s items could be exploited for cultivation purposes. The newbie gift pack contained a Warm Passion Pill, which the system claimed was meant to awaken primal instincts for imperial service. Du Xinghe realized the pill’s true function was to accelerate blood circulation and open meridians. She used it to break through to the peak of Qi Refining, effectively turning a harem item into a cultivation aid. She also found that she could earn system points by framing her actions as harem intrigue, such as punishing herself for perceived disrespect to earn points. This loophole allowed her to accumulate resources without actually entering an imperial palace. She traveled to a Glow-grade secret realm in the Snow Mountain Polar Region, where she encountered former sect disciples who mocked her status as an outcast. Du Xinghe concealed her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment and intimidated them with her newfound strength, asserting her independence.

Inside the secret realm, Du Xinghe used the system’s ability to glimpse the emperor’s shadow, which she interpreted as a compass to locate treasures. This led her to a massive, ten-thousand-year-old Qilin egg. Understanding that hatching a divine beast could provide protection and resources, she used the system’s Childbirth Gift Pack, including Labor Aid Soup, to help the egg hatch. The Qilin twins, Ye Qi and Ning Lin, emerged and instinctively bonded with her, recognizing her as their mother. Du Xinghe formed a spiritual contract with them, gaining two powerful companions capable of sweeping through enemies below the Golden Core stage. She also accessed the Qilin’s inheritance palace, acquiring ancient techniques and knowledge that far exceeded what the Jiuyang Sect offered. The Qilin consumed the resources in the secret realm, evolving rapidly and leaving the area nearly barren for other cultivators.

After exiting the secret realm, Du Xinghe traveled to Yanjing County in the Great Xuan Dynasty, the only immortal dynasty on the continent. She sold the materials she gathered to fund her next steps. During her stay, she learned that the dynasty was holding its quinquennial imperial selection. While the system urged her to participate to follow its original design, Du Xinghe remained focused on her own cultivation path. She encountered former sect disciples again in the secret realm, who had failed to gather their mission resources due to her earlier looting. When they demanded help, she refused and used her superior cultivation to force them into the icy river as punishment for their past treatment of her. This encounter solidified her resolve to never rely on or forgive those who had exploited her.

Du Xinghe’s journey marks a complete departure from her original role as a sacrificial tool. By leveraging the system’s quirks and the power of the Qilin twins, she has established herself as a formidable rogue cultivator. Her actions demonstrate a willingness to use unconventional methods and exploit systemic loopholes to achieve her goals. As she continues to grow stronger, the gap between her and her former sect widens. The story follows her strategic navigation of the cultivation world, where she balances the demands of her system with her own ambition to reach the highest realms of power. Her relationship with the Qilin twins serves as both a combat advantage and a source of familial bond, contrasting sharply with the toxic dynamics she left behind in the Jiuyang Sect.