Chapter 6: First Step Onto The Path of Cultivation
Xiao Ying's night was filled with nightmares. In fact, it was the same thing over and over: the last moments of his past life.
Again, he woke up in a cold sweat; however, this time, there were no screams or cursing.
Xiao Ying didn't get much sleep. It wasn't even light out when he woke up. Seems like it was only a couple of hours past midnight; maybe one or two.
Having nothing else to do, he decided to just do his daily quest. It was the same as last time.
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Quests:
Getting Stronger!
(Daily quest)
Quest Details:
Do 100 push-ups(0/100), 100 set-ups(0/100), and a 10 km. run(0/10) before midnight.
Quest Rewards:
20 experience points toward next level
Fatigue
Four stat points
Quest Failure Consequences:
Host will remain weak
System will disappear
Note: Working out for extended periods of time will eventually increase which ever stat that work out corresponds to. Push-ups , set-ups, and etc. would increase host's strength stat. Running would increase host's agility stat. All work outs increases host's vitality stat; however, the vitality stat increases at a much slower rate than the strength or agility stat. This also works for other training as well, but system will explain when host gets to that point.
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Xiao Ying hopped on the push-ups first.
'….1…..2….3….4' he made no noises so as to not wake up the others.
The only sound heard was the sound of his breathing.
'…..100' he finished after an hour followed by a few silent deep breaths.
After a few moments, Xiao Ying started on the set-ups.
'…..1….2...3…..4' again, the only sound there was was that of his breathing.
Another hour passed before Xiao Ying finished the set-ups.
'…..100' he started gasping for air, trying to be as quiet as possible.
His muscles were burning, his body was dripping sweat, and he was so tired. The only thing that kept him going was his determination to get stronger.
'The run,' his eyes shined within the darkness of his room.
It was now only three or four hours after midnight. He had to finish the run within two hours and then take a bath once he got home so as to make himself at least presentable.
Xiao Ying quietly and quickly went downstairs and out of the door without being too loud.
He ran and ran and continued to run even when he was out of breath. He had to finish his workout and be back before they woke up.
After about an hour and 30 minutes, he had finally made it back to the orphanage. He was dead tired.
Two panels popped up in his vision.
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Congratulations host for completing
the quest .
Quest Rewards generating...
Quest Rewards received....
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Name: Xiao Ying
Age: 16
Status: Alive
Level: 1 (80/100)
Stat Points Available: 4
Absorption: 10
Perception: 10
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 4
Agility: 5
Vitality: 5
Cultivation: None
Skill Points Available: None
Skills: None
Quests: 0
Item Shop: Unavailable
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'I guess all this working out caused my vitality stat to increase. Allocate one stat point to strength, intelligence, agility, and vitality, system.
The status refreshed and the quest panel disappeared.
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Name: Xiao Ying
Age: 16
Status: Alive
Level: 1 (80/100)
Stat Points Available: 0
Absorption: 10
Perception: 10
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 5
Agility: 6
Vitality: 6
Cultivation: None
Skill Points Available: None
Skills: None
Quests: 0
Item Shop: Unavailable
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That unique energy enveloped Xiao Ying again. His body was no longer malnourished, however, his stats still weren't as good as that of a healthy adult.
Xiao Ying walked inside, went upstairs, and knocked on Dan's door.
"Who is it?" Dan asked, seemingly wide awake.
"Xiao Ying. I need another pair of clothes; I want to take a bath," he spoke to Dan through the door.
"Okay, hold on."
Opening the door, Dan handed Xiao Ying a pair of black shorts and a grey T-shirt.
"I guess this is your signature style, huh?" Xiao Ying joked.
After laughing, Dan asked, "Mhm, how'd you know? Anyways, what're you doing up so early? Couldn't sleep? I was doing a little pre-day workout."
"Nightmares. I couldn't sleep so I decided to work out as well. But uh, I'm going to go take a warm bath. I'll talk to you later, Dan." Xiao Ying walked to the bathroom.
After running warm water and taking off his clothes, he got in the bath and relaxed for a few moments before washing himself.
"Mmmm, this hits the spot. There isn't anything like a warm bath after a workout." Xiao Ying sighed, enjoying his bath.
After about thirty minutes, he got out and got dressed. Walking out of the bathroom, he went downstairs to the dining room; everyone was already up.
"Good morning, Xiao Ying. Do you want some breakfast?" Erica asked as soon as she saw him.
"Definitely. What's for breakfast?" He asked her.
"Eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast."
"Mmm. Sounds good. Hopefully there's enough food because I am hungry."
"Now you're eating like a cultivator! Are you sure you aren't already a cultivator, young man?" Daniel interrupted.
"A cultivator? Nope. I haven't even started cultivation yet. I don't know where to start. Are you all cultivators? Is that why there's always so much food?" Xiao Ying deduced.
"Of course, we are!" Daniel laughed while replying.
Erica sat the food in front of Xiao Ying with a smile and said, "Eat up before we go shopping."
"Yes ma'am," he replied.
While eating, he received two quests.
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Quest received!:
Embarking On The Road Of Cultivation
Part One
Quest Details:
Learn more about cultivation from Daniel and his family.
Quest Rewards:
Information about cultivation
Cultivation manual unique to the system
20 experience points toward next level
4 stat points
Quest Failure Consequences:
Host loses opportunity to cultivate
Host loses system
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Quest received!:
Going Shopping
Quest Details:
Go shopping with Erica to get new clothes and things for your room.
Quest Rewards:
New clothes
Decorations for your room
20 experience toward next level
4 stat points
Quest Failure Consequences:
Host loses system
Host is kicked out of orphanage
Death from embarrassment
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Xiao Ying rolled his eyes and sighed at the system's nonsensical failure consequences.
'I guess this will be my first step onto the path of cultivation.' He thought.
"So, Mr. Daniel, can you tell me about cultivation?" Xiao Ying asked, now on his second plate.
"Of course. I can, son." Daniel told him.
"Cultivation is the strengthening of the body through the control of Qi. The first realm is called Foundation Establishment Realm. It consists of three phases. They are the Physique Tempering Phase, the Meridian Awakening Phase, and the Dantian Establishment Phase."
"Despite there only being three phases to this realm, they are incredibly difficult to overcome. The Physique Tempering Phase entails using Qi to temper yourself by circulating it throughout your body. There are different cultivation manuals and techniques that go with said manual, so the way to do this depends on the manual you're using."
"The Meridian Awakening Phase requires you to gather as much Qi as possible in each of your meridians until it is unlocked. It's basically strengthening your meridians so that they can handle the transportation of your Qi through them without crippling yourself. As I said before, each cultivation manual has a different way to do this."
"The Dantian Establishment Phase requires you to gather Qi into one of your organs, strengthening it beyond the rest of your body, so that it can store your Qi. Again, every cultivation technique requires the dantian to be established a certain way and in a certain place."
"Some people cannot sense Qi no matter how hard they try. Every cultivation manual has a meditation technique in which to sense the Qi the method requires. Complete cultivation manuals usually include techniques for combat, movement techniques, meditation techniques, and cultivation techniques. This makes them very valuable to the point where many would kill for them."
"This is all you need to know for now. If you have anymore questions, go to the library. Information on cultivation is readily accessible; however, you will find no cultivation manuals available, at least the good ones anyways. Here, take this silver coin. That's the fee for the membership to enter the library."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Daniel! I will definitely pay you back!" Xiao Ying thanked him. Despite him finding it hard to trust, just these few days with them have allowed him to warm up to his new family.
"No worries, son. Like i said, this information is available in the Library."
'The path of cultivation is a difficult one, but I can do it with the help of this system. I figure it's about time to find out why the system is called the "Master Assassin Inheritance" System as well,' Xiao Ying thought while finishing his fifth plate.
Above his plate, there floated a panel no one but him could see.
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Congratulations host for completing
the quest .
Quest Rewards generating...
Quest Rewards received....
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