Filled with anticipation, Cuojue placed the red cube onto the braze. The red cube melted into the bracelet like butter. A download screen appeared before her, slowly filling up a black bar. When her braze was done processing its' contents, a huge screen came into existence.
Lines upon lines of exquisite chinese characters filled up the screen.
Cuojue felt flabbergasted by this explosion of information. The title of the contents read [Heaven and Earth Domain Cultivation Art].
Feeling excited from her first Cultivation Art, Cuojue quickly read the first paragraph.
After reading the first paragraph, her head started feeling pain. The contents were too stressful for her brain to process the information. As it was just a little pain to her, she endured it and read finish the first chapter before lying on her bed, fully exhausted. Sweat was dripping around her body, staining her already replaced bedsheets.
From what she understood, this cultivation art requires the cultivator to imagine a sphererical boundary around them, and have it gather Qi from the surroundings. Unlike normal cultivation arts which can only absorb surrounding Qi without pattern and only from the air uneffeciently, the [Heaven and Earth Domain Cultivation Art] can do alot more than that. In the boundary, Qi is gathered from the earth and the air, from the surroundings and extra Qi from nearby living beings. The Qi is than pulled like a whirlpool into the body and is alot more pure. Having a basic understanding of the cultivation art, she recalled a terrifyingly important matter.
The image she saw in her mind earlier felt so real that she was shivering again. Although she was an assasin in a her past life, met many kinds of killing intent and bloodlust, she never felt any on this level before. It was like she just noticed Mount Tai and had felt like she was an ant infront of it.
Nervously, she asked the system what it was.
[What you had seen was a warning or a premonition, it was probably due to an innate talent that such an image appeared. The system is unable to detect innate talent as it is related to the soul. The stronger soul you have, the higher chance you would have to awaken an innate talent. Currently, master is blessed and had already awaken an innate talent. This is a very good thing and would be very advantageous to your progress and in battle. But sadly the system cannot identify what innate talent you have and you would have to explore it yourself.] The system spoke without the slightest care for her feelings.
( I see... that is indeed a good thing, but what im more worried about is about the black figure when i had that vision.) Not carring about the blessing she had, she felt more worried about what would befell on her new family.
(Since I have this power, ill use it to the fullest to protect my new family. First, I will go inform father about the premonition.) Renewing her resolve, she strode out of the room, ordered Mira to change the bedsheets and prepare lunch in her father's office. Mira accepted the order and had the maids prepare.
When Cuojue reached her father's office after a tiring climb up the stairs, she saw him drinking coffee while going through the documents.
He looked at her and spoke with delight in his eyes. Putting down his document down after perusing it. "Juejue you have arrived, sit down and you may ask me questions. I want to do the best I can to aid my loving daughter on her first step to cultivation." Unaware of her thoughts.
Without thinking about what to ask, she went straight to the point. She stepped forward, sat down, putting a stern look and got rid of her childish aura. She asked in a serious tone.
"Dad, do you know about a golden emblem with a hideous mantis head with claws in its mouth and two mantis scythes crossing each other infront of it?"
Hearing what his beloved daughter said, his kind demeanor changed quickly into a wrathful one. Although he was angry when he was remind about something, he kept his killing intent from leaking since his baby girl was very weak right now and can't withstand a preasure that can be released by an early stage Protostar Warrior. However, Cuojue felt the pressure bearable, something that Youshi coudn't imagine.
Calming his emotions abit, he carressed Cuojue's head and asked her in a gentle voice, albeit with a slight tinge of anger.
"Juejue, where did you hear this from? You must never speak about this emblem outside of this office. I don't want you to face danger yet."
Reacting to what he said and the underlying meaning behind it, she calmed down and felt warm in her heart. She decided to fully trust him and recounted her premonition.
"I see...because of your innate talent that you can see the future? Im happy that my daughter has an innate talent. But speak to non of this ability, if other people knew about this, they would come after you. And about the emblem, ill let you know when the time comes. Letting you know now would only affect you negatively. And don't worry about your manly father, he is very strong you know? Haha, and thank you for warning me, ill make preparations to be on gaurd. Right now, with your new ability, I feel more assured to leave your little brother with you now. Your brother is very special, so I need you to take care and protect him."
He felt happy that his daughter was born with an innate talent and also felt proud that his daughter was courageous enough to share with him such a horrific premonition.
Cuojue, felt very warm in heart that her father cared about her to this extent. She also felt less weight on her chest now that she told her father to be careful. However, theres was one thing she was curious about, what was so special about her younger brother?
"Daddy, whats so special about lil bro? And why do I have to take care of him and protect him?" her eyes gleamed, hoping for an answer.
Thinking that his daughter would eventually find out the truth, he decided to tell her. Afterall, in his opinion, his daughter is very smart, maybe smarter than other kids of her age. In this era, due to long years of genetic enhancement, kids grew smarter and physically stronger. Thus, he was sure that she was smarter than today's 'normal' kids.
Most of all, he was sure that she can keep a tight lid on their secrets.
"Cuojue listen carefully, your brother has our family's ancient bloodline called [Golden Blood Dragon]. Currently, we have his powers sealed. Once he grows stronger and can control his powers, I believe he won't even need the seal. We can't allow other ancient families to obtain such info. Especially a certain family. But you will find out in due time. Thus, your mother and I have decided that you will take care of your brother. We will have people protecting you from the shadows. You can count on them. However, don't expect them to protect you and your brother all the time. After all, the most important thing is personal strength. Do your best to cultivate and become the tree that will shelter the sapling from strong winds and rain. Always know, that both mummy and I will support and love you. Now, I know this might take time to digest, but ask me any questions today before Pugong and I leave for important matters tomorrow."
She fully absorbed the contents of the discussions and took her father's warnings to heart. Most of all, her resolve strengthened further. Now, she wanted to ask about cultivation the most.
"Dad, can you explain to me the cultivation realms?" her mind filled with curiosity.
Seeing her excitement, he explained about cultivation realms like telling a story.
"The entrance where we begin our journey for cultivation, is called Star Realm. Why? Experts of the past understood that foundation is the most important thing that cannot be overlooked. And reaching the stars was the dream of many. Hence, why they named the first realm as the Star Realm. The Star Realm is also known as body tempering, the strengthening of the body to handle energy known as Qi. After Star Realm would be Qi Gathering where you can start storing Qi in your dantian. After Qi Gathering would be Qi Condensation Stage where you gather more Qi and compress it into liquid-like Qi. When you peak Qi Condensation, you can break through to Star Core and create a shining core made out of Qi like a star. You should focus on these realms first, alright? The secret cultivation art of our family can tell you the rest." he smiled.
"Ok dad, lets eat first before I go. My brain needs energy right now." Steam was now fuming from her head. Probably still trying to understand their talk from earlier. She was still curious about their plans, but she held back. It was better that she didn't know.
Seeing such a cute and funny scene, Youshi laughed.
Mira than knocked on the door and was given permission to enter. She ordered the maids to bring in the food. Although it was 2 hours past afternoon, the food was still warm. Thus, the father and daugther enjoyed a hearty meal together.
Once Cuojue finished eating, she bid goodbye while bowing a curtsy and went back to her room to cultivate.