The sign-in system hit me and took my country away

Chapter 260: Soul Gathering Array

The moment Nangong Jingming received the message, he was like a wound-up alarm clock, full of energy, and immediately began to arrange vehicles and plan routes. He made calls one after another, his voice steady and powerful, and his logic clear. Soon, everything was ready.

For this trip, Su Siyi specifically called along her eldest and second brothers. Upon hearing the call, the Su brothers quickly geared up and gathered around the car. They climbed in, the engine roaring, and they sped off towards Lianhua Mountain in City B.

Because it was still early, the road was very empty and there were few vehicles, so we had a smooth journey. In just an hour, we arrived safely at the foot of Lotus Mountain.

"System, sign in." Su Siyi took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air, trying to dispel the remaining sleepiness, calm down, and silently issued instructions to the sign-in system in her heart.

"Ding, sign-in successful, rewards include ten alchemy furnaces and one thousand points." As soon as the system prompt sounded, a light flashed before my eyes, and ten antique, exquisite and compact alchemy furnaces were placed in the system backpack, and the points were also recorded at the same time.

Su Siyi's eyes widened in surprise, then her lips curled up with joy in her eyes: "Alchemy furnace, are you asking me to delve into refining elixirs? Although it's unexpected, it's quite what I want."

"Sister, since you are here, why don't you visit Lotus Mountain? The scenery here is really beautiful and the air is very fresh. It is definitely worth going up and seeing it." Su Wenying looked around. The green hills were rolling and the trees were shady. The breeze blew, bringing the rich fragrance of grass and trees. She couldn't help but want to go for a walk.

"Ding, please sign in at the top of Lotus Mountain. Time limit: two hours." Su Siyi was about to decline, intending to hurry back to practice and improve her strength, when another system task arrived. This was the first time the system had issued tasks so repeatedly in such a short period of time. She speculated that perhaps the sign-in at the foot of the mountain had triggered the subsequent sign-in at the top.

"Brother, I didn't plan to go, but now I have a task to do, so I have to go." Su Siyi smiled bitterly and shrugged, her helplessness evident in her words.

"Uh, what's going on?" Su Wenying asked with a puzzled look and concerned eyes.

"There is a mission!" Su Siyi explained with a smile.

"Oh, this is good. Once the mission comes, the reward will come along." Su Wenying's eyes lit up when she heard it and she said happily.

"So, let's go to the top of the mountain!" Su Siyi cheered up, raised the corners of her mouth, and took big strides to walk forward.

Everyone smiled at each other, followed him tacitly, and climbed up the winding mountain road.

"Brother, this Lotus Mountain looks quite lively, with many tourists visiting here. Is there any special story behind it?" Su Siyi looked around as he walked. Along the way, many people were either jogging briskly for exercise or strolling leisurely to enjoy the scenery. It was so bustling and lively that he couldn't help but feel curious.

"This is a good place for nearby residents to exercise. There's nothing special about it, but the environment is quiet and the air is fresh, which is quite suitable for exercise and fitness." Su Wenying thought for a moment and said truthfully.

"Yeah, that's true. They all look like people running for exercise." Su Siyi glanced around and nodded in agreement.

"This mountain is not very high and the distance is not far. If you climb with all your strength, you can reach the summit in an hour at the latest," Su Wenxin added.

"Oh, then we have to work harder and try not to delay it for an hour before going up." Su Siyi smiled playfully, quickened her pace, and pretended to jog.

"We are not slow at all. Don't worry, we will reach the summit within an hour." Su Wenying said confidently.

"Well, let's work hard and see who gets there first!" Su Siyi said with a smile, and then she ran forward playfully.

Nangong Jingming was quick to follow. He wasn't thinking about competing, but was worried about Su Siyi getting into trouble along the way. He had to protect her at all times, never letting her out of his sight. The mountain road was rugged, and he kept his eyes fixed on Su Siyi's back, his steps steady, ready to respond to any emergency at any time, like a loyal guard.

Su Wenying and Su Wenxin, eager to spend more time with their younger sister, were unwilling to lag behind. Their eyes instantly lit with a burning desire, their feet swift as they rushed to follow without hesitation. Their figures were nimble and agile, like two nimble cheetahs, blending into the oncoming crowd in the blink of an eye. The mysterious figures who had been lurking in the shadows, secretly following them, seemed to understand. Their expressions froze, and they quickened their pace. Like a stray arrow, they rushed forward in a stream, fearing to miss the opportunity and be left far behind.

Everyone raced along, the atmosphere both heated and tense. Fortunately, Su Siyi and her companions were all exceptionally fit and stamina-rich, and they successfully reached the summit of Lotus Mountain in just forty minutes. The summit resembled a bustling market, with a gentle breeze and chirping birds. Numerous residents were taking advantage of the beautiful morning light to stretch their muscles and strengthen their bodies. Elders, white-haired yet energetic, calmly practiced Tai Chi, each movement showcasing their mastery. Young men and women energetically performed yoga, their postures light and relaxed.

As soon as Su Siyi stepped onto the flat land on the top of the mountain, she felt an irrepressible anticipation in her heart. She held her breath and called out silently in her heart: "System, sign in." The next second, a crisp and pleasant prompt tone, as if coming from the depths of the void, rang out in her mind: "Ding, sign in successfully, and you will be rewarded with ten spirit gathering arrays and ten thousand points." The rewards and points seemed to have magical powers, and instantly fell into her exclusive system storage space, which was real and tangible.

Su Siyi was stunned at first, then her eyes burst into a brilliant light, and her surprise was beyond words. She thought to herself: "Could this spirit gathering array be as magical as described in fantasy novels? If it really has that effect, the future path of cultivation will be like stepping on a high-speed express train, and the speed will surely increase by a thousand miles a day!" However, her reason returned in an instant. At this moment, the top of the mountain was bustling with people coming and going. Even though she was full of curiosity and eagerness, she knew that it was not a good time to explore this mysterious array. She had to suppress her impulse, but she knew clearly in her heart that this thing was definitely a rare treasure and priceless.

Not only that, she also keenly noticed that the system seemed to be becoming more generous. In the past, if she could get a hundred points by chance by signing in, she would be grateful and happy for a long time. But now she never thought that she could get tens of thousands of points at a time. This change made her more and more full of anticipation for future growth with the help of the system.

"Siyi, you must be exhausted. Drink some water to moisten your throat." Nangong Jingming's face was full of concern. As he spoke, he deftly took out a bottle of still slightly cool mineral water from his backpack. With a light twist of his big hand, the bottle cap snapped open. He then handed it to Su Siyi. The movement was gentle and natural, full of care. Su Siyi raised her eyes, a smile in her eyes, like the warm spring sun. She reached out to take the bottle and said softly, "Thank you."

"Sister, look at the scenery at the foot of the mountain, it's so beautiful like a fairyland!" Su Wenying's face was full of excitement, as if she had discovered the most wonderful treasure in the world. She stretched out her finger and pointed at the vast world at the foot of the mountain.

Su Siyi looked in the direction, and in an instant, her eyes were filled with a magnificent scene. The continuous buildings looked like a steel jungle, densely packed and spread out in an orderly manner. Most of the prosperity of City B was in sight. The sense of grandeur was as if she had a God's perspective, holding the entire city gently in her palm. Inexplicably, all the haze and trivialities in her heart were dispelled by this grand scene. Her mind suddenly became clear, and she felt that all the beauty in the world was before her eyes.

"Well, it's really beautiful. No wonder so many people go to great lengths to climb to the top." She admired sincerely, her tone full of intoxication.

"The view here is broad and unobstructed. It is really a wonderful place to climb mountains and enjoy the scenery, overlooking all living things." Nangong Jingming raised his eyes and looked into the distance, his eyes were deep and distant, as if he wanted to engrave the scenery of mountains and rivers into his heart, and his words were full of appreciation and admiration for this precious place.

"This place has long been famous and is a popular mountain climbing spot in the city. During holidays, it is crowded with people," Su Wenying added with a smile.

"It's indeed a good place. The sun has already climbed very high, and it's getting hot and unbearable. We'd better go down the mountain as soon as possible, and not wait until the sun is at full blast. It would be bad if we get sunburned." Su Wenxin looked up at the sun hanging high in the sky, its light becoming increasingly scorching, with a worried look on his face, and took the lead in suggesting.

Su Siyi also felt that her whole body was wrapped in heat waves. Although she didn't feel hot, she still felt a little uncomfortable under the sun, so she nodded in response: "Well, it's a bit hot. Let's go down the mountain now." Everyone smiled at each other, and as if they had telepathy, they turned around and walked steadily down the winding mountain road.

Today's sign-in had yielded a truly fruitful return. Su Siyi's heart was consumed with the mysterious array and the generous points. She wished she could immediately fly back home, close the door, and thoroughly explore and play with the magical rewards. By the time she reached home, the clock had already quietly passed noon, pointing to one in the afternoon. Everyone had been rushing along, and their stomachs were rumbling, singing the "Empty City Strategy."

Fortunately, the Su family seemed to have telepathic connection and had prepared a table full of delicious food early on. As soon as everyone stepped into the Su family's old house, the rich aroma of the food hit their noses, arousing their appetite.

After eating and drinking, everyone gathered in a circle. Su Siyi excitedly recounted her gains from the day's sign-in, her face beaming with joy. As she spoke, she gestured, her eyes sparkling. Everyone was stunned at first, then their eyes filled with surprise and envy. After all, these items were rare treasures in the world of cultivation. Now that they had fallen into their hands, how could they not be ecstatic?

If a family has a formation plate like this, it will be a good tool for training disciples.

Su Siyi was a thoughtful person. Thinking that Su Wenxin, as a cultivator with fire spiritual roots, was naturally compatible with alchemy, and would shine if he delved into this art in the future, she carefully picked out an ancient, heavy, and mysteriously carved alchemy furnace to give to him, and said with a smile: "Second brother, this is for you. You can show your skills in alchemy in the future." As for the other items, she quietly kept two spirit gathering arrays for herself, thinking that they would be convenient for her own use or as backup in the future, and solemnly entrusted the rest to Nangong Jingming.