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Chapter 493. Rewards With a Sprinkle of Sugar. [AotSC]
🕑 Added 2025-08-01 19:01:32 +0000 UTCWhen Liu Shu accepted the rewards, System messages began flooding her vision. Even her surroundings stirred as Ternary Essences flowed around her body.
“Hehehe, time to reap the rewards!”
[Quest <Become A Young World Tree> Completed! Calculating efficiency…]
Liu Shu almost forgot about the <Completion Rate> in quests. ‘I did quite well, right? I wonder how high it will be.’
[Objective 1: Reach B- Tier… Tianlian Liu Shu has reached A+ Tier. 250% Efficiency added]
[Objective 2: Dominate the <Terragore> Nest and control their threat… Tianlian Liu Shu controlled the threat and then built a <Dungeon> with the remaining traces of the threat, doing a reversal of fate. 300% Efficiency added.]
[Objective 3: Deal with <The Abyssal Nexus> in the Wild Continent… Tianlian Liu Shu managed to annihilate the threat without leaving any chance of recovery. Beyond that, Tianlian Liu Shu’s constant use of <Curse Cleansing Aurora> has purified the land and allowed a few of the <Corrupted World Trees> to be reborn. 200% Efficiency added due to total annihilation. 250% Efficiency added due to the rebirth of World Trees.]
[Objective 4: Build your third <Temple>... <Temple Of Craft> was created with exceptional materials. 50% Efficiency added.]
[Total <Completion Rate> is 1150%. Rewards will be given out accordingly.]
“Whoa! Almost as high as the other time! This is great. Big rewards incoming, hehehehe.”
Liu Shu’s branches bounced with happiness as her lips arched into a big and gorgeous smile.
[Reward 1: 100 of each Elemental Material… Completion Rate boosts rewards to 1150 Sylvanium <Alloy>, 1150 Etherium <Alloy>, 1150 Ascendium <Alloy>, 1150 Celestium <Alloy>, and 1150 Cognium <Alloy>.]
“Great! With this, I’ll be able to create a few C Ranked items. Just in time to create nice tools for my babies!”
Speaking of babies, Liu Shu’s Avatar caressed her slightly bulging belly while holding the youngest child in her arms. A happy smile was constantly etched on her face.
This baby had been developing for a few months after she entangled with Cinderielle when she woke up. Of course, now that she didn’t need to go to sleep after romping on the sheets once, the Sylvans were attacked and squeezed dry almost every time they went to visit.
They had spoken with each other about going together, but they were a bit too thin-skinned for now to share their lover at the same time. So, to avoid that embarrassment for now, they continued their previous arrangement of going one week each, dividing the month among themselves as they found it fit.
Nevertheless, that arrangement happened around two weeks after Liu Shu woke up. Before that, all of them visited at different hours depending on their availability. During that time, Liu Shu was ruthless and became a soul-sucking plant that needed watering every day.
Thinking of that, Liu Shu’s face became doubtful. “I spent a lot of time with all of them, so I can’t really confirm that the child is Cinderielle’s. She was the first to plant seeds in me after I woke up, but that doesn’t really seal the deal…” There was a chance for the child to be from another one of her lovers since, during that week, Liu Shu was quite ravenous and called them almost every day.
Her eyes flashed with amusement and laughter. ‘Not knowing whose baby it is… If I were a normal being, I’d be condemned by everyone! Hahaha.’
Regardless, Liu Shu could now enjoy and do guesswork about the mystery bundle growing inside her body. “A mystery that will unravel only after I give birth~.” Our World Tree paused, her thoughts reaching another happy conclusion. “Even then… My fertility sure is great!”
She giggled, almost bouncing on her seat with happiness. She wanted to give birth to as many babies as she could!
Her joyful bouncing was interrupted by a soft and milky voice. “Ma?”
Looking at the source, Liu Shu spotted her four Alraune-related children looking at her with attentive eyes. They were curious about why their mother was laughing and speaking to herself.
Pyara was especially happy, drinking the delicious milk of her mother and looking up with almost unblinking, adoring eyes at Liu Shu’s face.
When Liu Shu saw her gaze, her heart overflowed with joy, and she squealed with happiness. “Kya! If you look at me like that, I will love you to death!” With a gentle yank, she detached the baby that was latched onto her chest. The popping sound that followed reiterated the suction force behind the Sanguine Blaze’s sucking.
Regardless, Liu Shu squeezed Pyara into a hug as she happily looked around at her babies. “Ugh! Why are all of you so adorable!? Come here! Mommy is going to love you until you are giggling and laughing!”
The loving World Tree mother naturally didn’t stop there.
Her vines appeared from the walls, and they snatched the four babies from the sides. Then, they were smushed against their mother’s naked chest while Liu Shu hugged the four of them and rained kisses on their faces. Their World Tree mother’s heartbeat pulsed through them, making them feel as if they were back in their mother’s womb.
Dewna was delighted to receive love, so she just giggled and hugged her back. “Hehe, Ma! More!”
Eluan’s handsome little face gained a touch of happiness, but he still complained verbally. “Ugh… Tight…”
Sylvia’s big eyes curved with joy as the mouth in the belly opened to release a surprisingly pleasant, ethereal voice. “Ma, love love.”
Meanwhile, Pyara’s eyes burned with delight and love as she happily bathed in Liu Shu’s love without a single sound and reciprocated as much as possible.
While the Avatar pampered the babies with love and care, so as not to bother the other baby in her womb, her primary consciousness remained focused on the rewards.
[Reward 2: 1,000,000 Experience Points… Completion rate boosts the reward to 11,500,000 Experience Points.]
Liu Shu blinked and checked her Experience Points.
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Accumulated Experience: 49,582,660
***
This made Liu Shu burst into laughter in her mind. “This is hilarious. At first, my Accumulated Experience was reduced to 33 million when I Leveled Up to Level 74. Then, I earned around 5 million back during the Continental Sweep. Now, adding the Quest Reward, my Experience Points have surpassed the amount I had before I Leveled Up!”
Smiling as the joy from her Avatar warmed her existence, Liu Shu prompted the system. “Continue, System.”
[Reward 3: Improve <World Tree Province> Title to <Continental World Tree> Title… Completion Rate can’t improve the reward. Accumulating energy and spreading it among the rest of the rewards.]
<Continental World Tree>: The Title will affect all non-hostile creatures entering the Continents you control. First, they will feel a soothing, calming, and mind-cleansing aura. Crafters have an increased 10% chance of success in their projects. Additionally, everyone’s comprehension speed is increased by 5% regardless of what they are trying to do.
Liu Shu read that <Title> closely, and her eyes couldn’t help but shine. “This Title is so strong!”
The previous Title provided the calming aura and the 10% chance. While it was good, it wasn’t extraordinary. However, the new changes made it incredibly powerful. A 5% extra comprehension rate was an influential buff. It meant that those people who lacked that small step to become geniuses would receive the little push they needed, pushing them over the edge and right into the rank of geniuses.
Of course, those realizations won’t disappear after they stop receiving the buffs. Only, their mind would be slightly more muddled without it, and making further progress would be like reaching for the stars. Nevertheless, once they manage to break through, they will transform that knowledge into their own.
[Reward 4: Improve <Minor World Builder> to <Beginner World Builder>... Completion Rate is improving the reward. Title evolved to <Apprentice World Builder>.]
<Apprentice World Builder>: A creature that has taken the first step to become a World Builder. You will receive insights on how to become a <World Builder> depending on your <Destiny> value. Additionally, Tianlian Liu Shu will receive:
+300% building speed.
+25% Material Cost Reduction.
-10% Material Rank Requirement.
“Wow!”
This reward honestly surprised Liu Shu. The previous title gave her 50% building speed and 15% Material Cost Reduction. With the improvement, not only would her speed increase by 250%, but the materials she required were of a lower rank! That meant that if something needed a B- Rank material, it might be reduced to C+ Rank! That was incredibly useful with higher-ranked items.
“This is great! Next reward!”
[Reward 5: Improve <Wonder Tree Building> to <Wonder Tree Architect>... Completion Rate is improving the reward. Title evolved to <Miracle Tree Architect>.]
<Miracle Tree Architect>: All buildings will receive the following benefits if they haven’t already.
All buildings created/assimilated by the World Tree will increase one Major Tier.
All buildings created/assimilated by the World Tree will grow and reach the World Tree’s Levels, advancing 1 Level per week.
Any building created/assimilated by the World Tree can’t be two major Tiers below the World Tree. Any building below that rank will be improved over time. 1 Sub-tier per half a year. (Current minimum Tier: C+ Tier)
Liu Shu almost choked on her own sap. “What is this!? Overpowered! Absolutely overpowered <Title>!”
The others were strong, but they didn’t completely rebrand the strength of her construction. The temples would also be affected by this title! So, from now on, her temples would probably reach B Tier!
‘Will they have new effects once they reach B Tier?’ She was curious about it, but now it wasn’t time to check. Her gaze moved towards the next reward.
“Give it to me!”
[Reward 6: Improve <Forest Ruler> to <World Ruler>... Completion Rate is improving the reward. Title evolved to <World Ruling World Tree>.]
<World Ruling World Tree>: You are the World Tree that will rule the World. All plant life, including World Trees, forms part of yourself as a whole without losing their individuality. Your ability to process information and catch small details is increased by 1,000%. All creatures will instinctively know you are a ruler, and it will be easier to convince them to come under your domain.
Liu Shu looked at this title with a thoughtful expression. She didn’t doubt that it was an extremely powerful title. “Strong… It is strong… but…” Liu Shu frowned. “Isn’t this a form of mind control?”
She was naturally not someone who didn’t understand the threats of betrayal. This <Title>, once in effect, would probably squash any voice of dissent among all plant life within her domain. Yet, that was similar to brainwashing everyone who was affected by this title.
After thinking for a while, Liu Shu came to a conclusion. “Well, it’s not like I have evil intentions behind my actions. So… It can be considered just a precaution. Moreover, this <Title> might help me convince Warlya and push her to accept everything.”
She was very much hesitant to deal with Warlya, mainly because she respected and wanted Warlya’s end not to be a gruesome one, but a peaceful retirement. Warlya had suffered a lot during the years, and she deserved some rest. Moreover, her wisdom in war won’t be any less than her own, and she could act like a World Tree General in times of danger.
The system popped up at this time.
[System Hint: <World Ruling World Tree> doesn’t forcefully erase or manipulate the personality of the other side. It just makes the other side notice your true nature and be influenced by it more easily. It is similar to accelerating the effects of your influence on others.]
“Oh?” Liu Shu asked, confused. “My presence makes people want to submit to me?”
[System Hint: Tianlian Liu Shu must’ve seen semi-religious groups appearing around you. These are caused by your naturally godlike aura and influence on everyone’s minds. The System wants to reassure you that everyone who loves you has never had their decisions influenced by this aura.]
Our adorable World Tree almost laughed aloud. It was clear that the system was reassuring her. Moreover, the System couldn’t lie, and Wisdom has confirmed this in the past, so Liu Shu trusted its words.
She answered cheekily. “Hmph. Although you are usually useless and impossible to deal with, you were of use this time. Still, you took long enough to say something of value! Tsk!”
[...]
Seeing the familiar three-dotted answer, Liu Shu’s eyes were filled with laughter. She spoke softly. “System, give me my last reward!”
Liu Shu’s eyes shone with anticipation. Finally, the reward she had wanted the most from the quest arrived!
[Reward 7: Gain one chance at combining Skills below <C- Tier> to create a more powerful skill. The result will be decided according to the potential of the chosen skills… Completion Rate is improving the reward. You have 14 chances to combine your skills. Depending on the chances remaining at the end, the potential of those you combined will be further enhanced.]
Liu Shu was startled when she finished reading, and all the plans she had prepared previously were thrown out of the window straight away. “WAH! Why did you add that last sentence!? You stupid system!!! That changes everythingggg! QAQ!”
Comments
Plateworm
Tftc
Andrew Miles
Yeah that title will definitely make some people do a double take, with the Life Tree core, the Nexus annihilation and the new title I think it will be enough. Only if Liu Shu and Ignatia can get past Warlya's grudge against ants.
Minerva
One of these days, instead of ..., system gonna respond with a :( with all the bullying it gets. No one ever asks systems for things, but they never asks system how they are doing haha. That 4th cycle energy pulse liu shu gonna unleash gonna be an experience for everyone on the continent. They about to witness an ascension of a 4th cycle tree. That world ruling world tree title is gonna raise some metaphorical eye brows on all beings that liu shu allows to see it. Please let it be enough to give warlya that peaceful retirement with pension she deserves
