[Cultivation + Scheming + Powerful Backing...]
Start with a single tree, and your cultivation depends entirely on chopping it down. If you're my brother, come and... ahem!
One hit, 999 critical damage. Reward: ten wisps of innate spiritual energy!
9,999 critical damage. Reward: a flash of enlightenment!
99,999 critical damage. Reward: an exceptional sword bone!
Others cultivate by meditating, seeking enlightenment, and studying under renowned masters.
Gu Yan cultivates by chopping trees, chopping trees, and chopping more trees.
Body tempering, cultivation, soul refinement, medicine making, artifact crafting...
He's an all-around powerhouse, and you call him a menial servant?
Does that make any sense?
