Chapter 9: Nine
I resumed my exploration again while I think back to everything that has transpired so far, slowly adapting to my surroundings. I do think that I have already adapted though…
『 What's with these skills that I had obtained? 』
There was a moment when I ate that peach, and then I felt severe pain like my insides were being burned. The voice said I gained skills, but what are those?
<< … It's a skill you gained while I tried to stop your insides, meridians, dantian, and core from bursting. >>
『 Yes, I know that. And? 』
<< It's basically the things or abilities that you can do. >>
I picked up a flower pot from the window and studied it. This plant is called a succulent, was it? Hmmm…
『 What abilities do I have now? 』
<< Individual <???> Type: High-level Bug Spirit
Early Stage Cultivation
Skills include: Observation Skill
Language Skill
Communication Skill
Poison Nullify
Hammer Strike (Lvl. 1)
Heat Resistance (High)
Pain Nullify
>>
I blinked from all those things she had said. Woah, Woah… What's with this? Pain nullify? Poison Nullify? What the heck… Aren't I a little too unkillable?
『 What's the difference between Communication and Language Skills? Aren't they just the same? 』
<< Communication Skill means you can communicate with humans, bugs, or animals. Language Skills means you can speak whatever language you want. >>
Hold up! Let me breathe first! I can communicate with different beings? Seriously? And I can also speak any language?
『 Damn. Too OP… 』
<< Not true. You are still weak. >>
『 Still weak?! What the heck. I am immune to poison and pain. I am also a versatile speaker. How is that weak?! 』
Can you imagine it? I would drink all the poisons in the world and I would never die.
<< There is still someone stronger than you. At this point, you can still die from a blow. >>
『 Wah- 』
Well, fine. But that pain nullify skill though…
It could be troublesome. What if I get stabbed? I wouldn't be able to feel how grave the injury could be.
<< I can disregard Pain Nullify if you want. >>
Hmm… For now, maybe, don't totally nullify it? Let me feel just a tiny tiny bit of pain.
<< … >>
『 What's with the hammer strike? 』
<< … It's… >>
There was silence for a while. Hoh~ What does this mean?
<< It's a useless skill. >>
Oh…
Then why bother giving it to me?
I tried to look for a mirror but I couldn't find anything. I couldn't get to see what I actually look like… I wanted to see my horn too, bet it looks cool.
『 Wh… 』
<< … >>
I covered my eyes as I recalled the part where I aimlessly walked around the bush and then getting myself fall into a trap. How stupid could I be to not even distinguish right from left?
To be fair, I wasn't familiar with that term anyway. I just got to know it at this moment. I shouldn't be judged for that!
『 The people who saved me from that hole. Who are they? 』
<< I have gathered their information. Do you want to hear it? >>
『 Of course! 』
I went back to the bed again and sat down to listen to her. Kind of weird because I can't see her and I am here talking to it…
I worry that I would look like a lunatic when I mingle with everyone else.
<< Name: Feng Lou Yi (17)
Spirit Qi: Orange Level
Late Stage Cultivation (Mortal Stage)
Name: Mo Zen (22)
Spirit Qi: Yellow Level
Qi Gathering Stage (Mortal Stage)
Name: Xian Yun (22)
Spirit Q: Yellow Level
Qi Gathering Stage (Mortal Stage)
Name: Mo Fan (45)
Spirit Qi: Blue Level
Early Foundation Stage (Foundation Establishment Stage)
Name: Elder Han (67)
Spirit Qi: Middle Blue Level
Late Foundation Stage
Name: Elder Yu (68)
Spirit Qi: Peak Blue
Late Foundation Stage
>>
Oh wow. I have heard this color level thing, but I don't get it. What's with the colors? And the cultivation stages as well… Mine was Early Stage Cultivation. What does it mean?
<< Spirit Qi is divided into 7 colors. For now, anyway. This color determines how strong the person's qi is. Cultivation is common sense. >>
Well, okay then. Common sense it is…
『 What is my spirit qi color? 』
<< Good question. >>
『 Huh?! 』
<< I will fix that later. >>
O-kay? My head tilts to the side. I still want to ask about this whole cultivation thing but I have more pressing matters to understand.
First of all, who am I? Aside from being a lucky bug, who am I? I remembered Lou Yi freaking out after wiping my body down. Boy, I would freak out too, to be honest.
Come to think of it! Lou Yi had fed me something, about a form changing pill. It means she knows I'm not human! And she still brought me along! Ahh, what a kind soul…
『 Hey, how do I identify myself? 』
<< However you want. >>
『 No, I mean. What is my gender? 』
<< … You are modeled after an awesome person. Whichever side do you lean on more? >>
『 Eh… Hmm… What gender is that awesome person you keep talking about? 』
<< Identifies themselves as amazing. >>
What the heck… This voice keeps saying weird things.
My fingers pick up a lock of black hair. It was long and silky. I kind of like feeling it…
<< You are a spirit type, it should not matter. But if you are going to live like a human, you have to know what gender you want to perceive. >>
『 Hmmm… Like Lou Yi? I want to be like Lou Yi. 』
Lou Yi was really nice so I had no qualms about at least, being in the same demographic as her.
<< Then it is set. You already appear like a girl anyway, there's nothing more to configure. >>
I silently nodded. They did address me as she when they met me.
『 What's my name? 』
<< You don't have any. >>
『 Then give me a name. 』
<< How about, idiot? >>
『 ! ! ! 』
What is wrong with her? She's been dissing me, left and right, ever since earlier. Is that how her kind should be doing?
I keep calling her, her. She did not tell me her name even from the start, maybe I should ask.
『 Stop being mean! 』
<< I am not doing that. >>
『 Tch. What about you? What should I call you? I can't just say hey, all the time right?』
<< … >>
<< … Nine. Call me Nine. >>
She really sounded like she was saying a hidden joke but I don't get it. What's so funny about Nine? I can even imagine her smirking��
『 Nine? Why Nine? 』
Ninth name? Ninth life? Ninth position from whatever job? Whaaat?
<< … >>
She's really snickering, I could feel it.
『 Why do I feel like you are not acting as you should be? What even are you? 』
<< I am Nine. A system. >>
『 System? 』
<< Yes. >>
That's it?? No further information? What's with that...
Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone