Please Call Me Sugar Daddy From Now On

The little black book flipped open, and words began to appear on the previously blank pages.

【Master of Fortune】: Li Chuan

【Lifespan】: 49 years / 50 years

【Cultivation Realm】: Qi Refining, Third Layer

【Fortune Points】: 10

【Spiritual Plant Art】: Requires 1 Fortune Point to learn.

【Talisman Crafting】: Requires Spiritual Plant Art to reach Level 2 and cultivation realm to reach Qi Refining, First Layer.

【Puppetry Art】: Requires Spiritual Plant Art and Talisman Crafting to reach Level 1, and cultivation realm to reach Qi Refining, Third Layer.

【Alchemy】: Requires Spiritual Plant Art and Talisman Crafting to reach Level 2, and cultivation realm to reach Qi Refining, Fifth Layer.

【Artifact Forging】: Requires Spiritual Plant Art and Talisman Crafting to reach Level 2, and cultivation realm to reach Qi Refining, Eighth Layer.

【Formation Arts】: Requires Spiritual Plant Art to reach Level 3 and Talisman Crafting to reach Level 2, and cultivation realm to reach Foundation Establishment, First Layer.

【Beast Taming】: Requires Spiritual Plant Art, Alchemy, Artifact Forging, and Formation Arts to reach Level 3, and cultivation realm to reach Core Formation, First Layer.

Looking at this simple panel, Li Chuan couldn’t help but shed tears.

After suffering for 49 years, he had finally obtained his golden finger.

Damn those web novels for misleading him—claiming that staying away from women would make cultivation effortless, that women would only slow him down.

He had foolishly believed them. After transmigrating all those years ago, he had devoted himself entirely to cultivation, keeping women at arm’s length. And what did he have to show for it? This miserable state.

Had he known that this little black book would activate like this, he wouldn’t have suffered so much.

He had truly brought this torment upon himself.

A profound and mysterious understanding suddenly flooded his mind, revealing brief information about this little black book, known as the "Tome of Fortune."

The meaning of "Fortune" was easy to grasp—blessings, the fate of receiving good fortune.

The term "Tome" indicated that it was related to the path of immortality.

Obtaining rare treasures, spiritual herbs, and medicines was Fortune. Discovering hidden paradises or exploring ancient immortal ruins was Fortune. Sudden enlightenment and breakthroughs in cultivation were also Fortune.

But the Fortune in the Tome of Fortune was even simpler. From now on, he would receive 1 Fortune Point every day without lifting a finger.

The daily limit for Fortune Points was also 1.

As for whether this limit would increase or if there would be other ways to earn Fortune Points in the future, Li Chuan couldn’t say for sure yet.

But he was already overjoyed to have a golden finger. Who cared about the details? With a thought, he immediately activated the Spiritual Plant Art.

【Spiritual Plant Art】: Tier 1, Level 1 (0/1)

- Tier 1 Spiritual Plant Identification: Level 1 (0/1)

- Tier 1 Spiritual Land Identification: Level 1 (0/1)

- Tier 1 Spiritual Seed Cultivation: Level 1 (0/1)

- Tier 1 Spiritual Plant Cultivation: Level 1 (0/1)

In an instant, a flood of knowledge about the Spiritual Plant Art poured into Li Chuan’s mind.

To his surprise, the number of Tier 1 spiritual plants exceeded a million varieties. Among them, only about ten thousand had beneficial effects, suitable for consumption or alchemy.

Over a hundred thousand Tier 1 spiritual plants contained toxins harmful to living beings. The rest either had no significant benefits or clashed with other spiritual plants, making them unsuitable for consumption or alchemy.

Similarly, Spiritual Land Identification, Spiritual Seed Cultivation, and Spiritual Plant Cultivation were equally complex.

Only now did Li Chuan realize how intricate the Spiritual Plant Art truly was. No wonder he often heard stories of cultivators whose spiritual fields yielded nothing or whose spiritual flowers and herbs withered away.

Back then, he had mocked those cultivators, thinking, "If you can’t even grow plants properly, why bother cultivating immortality?"

But now, he understood—outsiders only saw the surface.

Now, he was an insider.

The only downside to growing spiritual plants was the time it took. But as long as the plants survived, the profits were substantial.

However, compared to cultivation, Li Chuan was more inclined toward Spiritual Plant Identification.

The Yin-Yang Sect, being one of the strongest sects in the world, naturally controlled many minor worlds rich in spiritual plants.

Even though he was currently stationed at the Yin-Yang Sect’s Qingzhou Minshan branch, the sect still held access to such places. If he could enter and find some uncommon Tier 1 spiritual plants, he could likely earn Fortune Points.

Moreover, selling those plants would also help him quickly establish a connection with Chu Mengyou.

Thinking it through, Li Chuan acted immediately. With another thought, his Tier 1 Spiritual Plant Identification skill instantly leveled up:

Tier 1 Spiritual Plant Identification: Level 7 (0/2)

He had spent a total of 8 Fortune Points, leaving him with 1 remaining.

The first five levels only cost 1 Fortune Point each, so the expenditure wasn’t excessive.

Starting with 10 points was a generous bonus.

Li Chuan’s spirit had undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone was his despondency—now, he brimmed with determination.

Stepping onto his little black book, he swiftly flew toward the sect’s Mission Hall.

Controlling a life-bound magical artifact consumed a lot of spiritual energy, but what choice did he have? He didn’t even own a flying sword.

However, when he arrived at the Mission Hall and approached the senior disciple responsible for issuing tasks related to spiritual herb gathering and transplantation in minor worlds, he was told that only sect-certified Spiritual Plant Masters could take on such missions.

After all, many rare spiritual plants existed in those minor worlds. Ordinary disciples might not recognize them, leading to unnecessary waste.

Li Chuan understood the reasoning but found it hard to accept. The certification exam required an application a month in advance—he didn’t want to wait a single moment.

Fortunately, there were still good people in this world.

"Junior Brother, if you want to enter a minor world to gather spiritual plants for spirit stones and sect contributions, there is another way."

Li Chuan’s eyes lit up as he eagerly looked at the young man who had spoken. "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother."

The young man, named Zhou Hanhe, was at the sixth layer of Qi Refining. Though not as handsome as Zhao Bingqian, he was still far more attractive than Li Chuan.

Zhou Hanhe smiled but didn’t answer immediately.

Li Chuan immediately understood the implication. Cursing inwardly, he reached into his robes with practiced ease and pulled out a small porcelain vial, handing it over. "Senior Brother, a small token of appreciation."

Zhou Hanhe happily accepted, thinking he had found an easy mark. But when he opened the vial and saw only a single pill inside, his smile vanished.

"A low-grade, lowest-tier Foundation Establishment Pill. Senior Brother has no use for this."

It wasn’t that he had no use—it was simply worth no more than 1 spirit stone.

Normally, a vial could hold ten to twenty pills. He had hoped for at least seven or eight, but Li Chuan had only given one. Having his expectations dashed, he had no intention of helping now.

He casually handed the vial back, but Li Chuan didn’t take it. Instead, he pushed forward another vial.

Zhou Hanhe glanced at him before opening the second vial.

"A low-grade, lowest-tier Fatigue Relief Pill. Senior Brother… also has no use for this."

This time, his tone was slower, his refusal less firm.

Though this vial also contained only one pill, Fatigue Relief Pills were more valuable, worth two to three spirit stones.

"Senior Brother, this junior has only recently joined the sect. Everything I have was provided by the sect. Please, do me this favor." As he spoke, Li Chuan handed over a third vial.

"A low-grade, lowest-tier Heart-Nourishing Pill! Fine, Senior Brother will help you this once."

Zhou Hanhe pocketed all three vials before turning to retrieve a wooden token from a shelf behind him. He handed it to Li Chuan.

"Several fellow disciples are currently reclaiming and planting in Minor World No. 1. They’re hiring laborers. Take this task token, and you can enter as a hired hand."

Li Chuan’s brows furrowed immediately. How much could menial labor possibly earn?

Besides, he had explicitly asked for a plant-gathering and transplanting mission.

However, Zhou Hanhe hadn’t finished speaking. He continued, "The No. 1 Minor World was the first minor world discovered by our branch of the Yin-Yang Sect. Even now, large portions of it remain untouched. Once you enter, you can search these areas for spirit plants."

"Whether you find any or not—that’s up to you."

Li Chuan’s confusion cleared in an instant. So he had misunderstood the man.

No wonder Zhou Hanhe had the audacity to demand spirit stones—there was indeed a trick to it.

"Many thanks, Senior Brother," he said cheerfully, accepting the wooden token. After registering, he hurried off in high spirits.

Once Li Chuan was gone, a young man standing not far from Zhou Hanhe approached. "Tsk tsk, Junior Brother Zhou, you took five spirit stones from that junior brother and still sent him to the No. 1 Minor World?"

"That place has existed for centuries. The sect’s senior brothers and uncles have combed through it who knows how many times. What spirit plants could possibly be left? You’re really scamming him."

"You should’ve sent him to the No. 43 Minor World instead."

Zhou Hanhe waved it off. "Senior Brother Zhao, you’re mistaken. What he gave wasn’t worth five spirit stones—four and a half at most."

"As for the No. 43 Minor World, it was only recently opened. Who knows how many rare spirit plants are still inside? There’s no way I could let him go there."

"Senior Brother Zhao, didn’t you see? He was dressed in plain cloth, without even a single treasure-grade robe. Clearly, he’s just a new disciple."

"Even if he knows a thing or two about identifying spirit plants, his knowledge can’t compare to the Yin-Yang Sect’s comprehensive records. Without the sect’s certification as a spirit botanist, he’d only end up ruining those rare treasures."

Zhou Hanhe spoke with the tone of someone strictly enforcing sect rules, but Zhao Mingxuan found it laughable. He had seen Zhou Hanhe permit others into the No. 43 Minor World before—all it took was five more spirit stones than what Li Chuan had offered.

As the disciple responsible for issuing extermination missions, Zhao Mingxuan had little opportunity for underhanded gains, so he couldn’t help but envy Zhou Hanhe’s position overseeing spirit plant gathering and transplanting in the minor worlds.