Ancestor's Manual for Raising Idiots

The purchase of villas was successful; at the end of all the commotion, Ao Shen bought another 5 of the most expensive villas along with 'Celestial Dragon Manor,' just on a whim and for amusement watching the expression of Zhan Tianyi and Qing Ling.

Xiao Jun has long fallen unconscious with his eyes open, watching that venerable ancestor of his throw wealth as if he hated it, and not long after, Ao Shen finally left the hall with a satisfied grin on his face.

"2.97 billion spirit coins? Just like that..." Zhan Tianyi muttered, watching all the gold piled up right in front of him, his knees falling weak as both he and Qing Ling collapsed right there on the ground beside the sparkling pile of pure wealth.

"Well, that was fun!" Ao Shen giggled like some little boy as he left the building of Jade Dragon Heights Estate while placing the documents of the villa in his subspace.

"But Ancestor? Is it really alright to buy all those villas under my name? You gave all ownership to me? I don't feel it's right." Xiao Jun suddenly questioned a bit hesitantly.

"What can we do about that?" Ao Shen questioned and, releasing a deep sigh, stated, "The people in this era have developed things like citizenship? How ridiculous, striving for immortality while confining their souls in imaginary borders!"

Ao Shen scoffed, "Well, since I don't have any legal documents or whatever, I can't have properties bought under my name. Do you have any issues being the owner of the 6 greatest villas in your city?"

"Of course not?! How dare I disobey your wishes, Ancestor??" Xiao Jun shouted in panic, but for Ao Shen this was first-class entertainment after years of sleep.

He giggled, and patting Xiao Jun's shoulders, he stated, "Good, then now since we have finished the issue of finding your so-called residence, it's about time you start cultivating, isn't that right?"

"Cultivate?" Xiao Jun muttered, "Can I really?!"

"Your lack of common sense about how plot progress is embarrassing..." Ao Shen muttered, releasing a deep sigh while pinching his forehead, "Of course, if you don't cultivate, you die; if you die, I become angry, and then everyone dies, so for the sake of world peace, you need to cultivate."

"Ancestor..." Xiao Jun looked touched, with eyes wet in warmth, "You really adore me that much?"

"Not really, I literally just met you in the morning." Ao Shen sniggered, and while laughing it off, he stated, "Just cultivate; nothing is fun when you are weak and poor, don't you know?"

Xiao Jun suddenly paused; those casual words of Ao Shen cut deep into his consciousness. Of course he knew it; how do you think Xiao Jun had lived his life till now?

Facing disrespect from others because of little issues, working several part-time jobs, and whatnot? Even the worry for his family and almost being dead right this morning, who knew the life of the poor and weak better than him?

"I know..." Xiao Jun replied, "I know better than anyone!" His voice felt full of energy and resolve as he said that. Ao Shen said nothing this time, just watching with a little smile on his face.

"You are way more fun than anyone else..." Ao Shen remarked, "Very well!!! You wanted some clothes, right? Let's go buy some! There is also a car showroom on the way! Let's get one too! It doesn't feel right to be walking like peasants everywhere!"

"You are Overlord! Ancestor!!!" Xiao Jun praised, "Hahaha! Of course! Of course!!!" Ao Shen giggled, and as promised, they went and bought several dozen sets of luxury!

And now both Ao Shen and Xiao Jun, dressed in luxury from head to toe and riding a luxury Pagani sports car, made their way straight towards the Azure Cloud Mountain, the highest landmark of Blue Jade City.

Moving through the quiet sceneries and greeneries, they eventually reached the top of the mountain where the villa was located.

"Good afternoon, sir!" The guards greeted them as the enormous gates of the villa opened automatically.

The car rushed inside, moving through an enormous garden and stopping right over the doors of the villa where several servants were already waiting for the new owners of the villa.

"Good afternoon, sir, welcome to Celestial Dragon Manor. I'm your butler, Yuan Mei!" A lady who seemed sharp and mature greeted them whilst fixing the glasses hung over her nose. She was dressed in a black professional dress, standing in the front with several maids and several behind her.

"Yuan Mei, huh?" Ao Shen muttered as he stood in front of her with his eyes glowing in amusement.

His gaze was as if it would pierce several dimensions to snatch out one's soul from their body. Yuan Mei, who seemed quite professional herself, couldn't help but feel nervous and a bit sceptical as her eyes met those of Ao Shen, who was staring as if he had found a new toy.

"Good name," he suddenly remarked with a giggle, pointing over all the baggage of newly bought clothes and whatnot, and commanded, "Place those inside, and Yuan Mei, lead me to the Cultivation Chamber."

"Right away, sir," she stated as several servants rushed over to park the car and take out the things inside the villa while she led Ao Shen and Xiao Jun inside.

The villa was grand beyond imagination. Every inch of the Celestial Dragon Manor exuded an aura of opulence and ancient majesty. The floors were made of polished jade stone that shimmered under the soft glow of spirit lanterns embedded in the walls.

A faint, refreshing fragrance lingered in the air, a mixture of rare spirit flowers that seemed to energise one's body and mind with every breath. The feel in the air felt just right, somewhat cool and energetic.

"Not bad," Ao Shen remarked, his eyes scanning every detail with keen interest. He walked with a strange confidence and smile, his every step echoing softly but firmly, like a king inspecting his newly acquired palace.

Xiao Jun, however, felt a storm of emotions in his chest. There was an unsettling feeling of being out of place. Unlike Ao Shen, who fitted that place just right, Xiao Jun was not used to sudden luxury.

"Oh, by the way~" Ao Shen suddenly remarked, "Don't you have any companions? Wife? Girlfriend? Even some crush?"

"Of course not?! Where did you come from?!" Xiao Jun felt completely flustered, but he paused suddenly as his gaze met that of Ao Shen, who was staring straight into his eyes, and suddenly a playful little smile emerged over his face.

"No love companion, eh?" he giggled teasingly. Red in shame and surprise, Xiao Jun started to question in panic, "Why are you acting like this?! Did you read my mind?! That's an invasion of privacy! Ancestor! Ancestor?!"

"Keep walking, brat," Ao Shen said with a playful little grin, gesturing for him to follow as Yuan Mei led them deeper into the villa.

"Here we are, sir," Yuan Mei announced, stopping in front of a grand set of double doors made of dark spiritwood reinforced with golden trim. The carvings on the door depicted a coiling azure dragon encircling a floating lotus. Yuan Mei stepped forward, pressing her palm against the door. A soft ripple of spiritual energy spread outward as she activated the formation lock.

*Click!*

The doors swung open with a deep, resonant hum, revealing a space that could only be described as an average cultivator's dream sanctuary.

The Cultivation Chamber

The room was vast, its ceiling high enough to let an elephant raise its kids here. Glowing blue and golden spirit veins crisscrossed the floor, channelling Qi from the spirit springs below. The air was thick with spiritual energy, far more potent than the outside world, and even breathing it in gave a slight boost to one's vitality.

At the centre of the chamber was a large, circular, mysterious array, glowing faintly with symbols from scriptures. The entire chamber seemed alive, breathing in sync with the spirit energy that swirled in visible currents.

"Good," Ao Shen said, nodding his head. His gaze swept over the array, lingering for a moment as he recognised the intricate runes embedded in the formation. "There are a few problems here and there, but~"

He muttered as he walked over that array and casually took away several runes from the array, replacing them with that he made himself right there. The moment he did so, the density of energy inside increased several times higher. "I can just fix them."

Yuan Mei, watching it all, couldn't help but feel her brows twitching in shock, but maintaining professionalism, she just nodded, "I shall take my leave then," and left.

Inside the Cultivation Chamber, once the doors closed, Ao Shen turned to Xiao Jun, his gaze sharp as a blade. The playful aura vanished.

"Now," Ao Shen's voice carried an undercurrent of dominance and authority, "Sit there, brat." He pointed to the centre of the array. Xiao Jun, still in a daze, did as he was told, sitting cross-legged on the meditation mat. The surge of spirit energy rushing into his body was immediate, causing his body to tremble.

"It's too much!" Xiao Jun gasped as his meridians strained under the pressure of the rich energy flooding into him. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and his muscles tensed as if being stretched beyond their limits.

"Too much? Hah, you've been living like a worm for too long," Ao Shen sneered, his eyes flickering with cold amusement. He made a gesture with his fingers, activating a rune on the Array. The glow intensified, and the spirit energy swirled in the air, condensing into tangible streams, all of which were drawn toward Xiao Jun's body.

"Aghh!" Xiao Jun gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot as the energy crashed into him like a raging river. He felt his bones creaking, his muscles straining, and his dantian churning violently. It was as if his body were being remoulded, his foundation shattered and reforged anew.

"Stop crying, brat. This is just the beginning," Ao Shen remarked, his eyes cold but his grin wider than ever. "I will show you just how fun cultivation can be!!!"