"No one in this world could possibly be richer than us, right?" This sentence exploded in Fang Jueyu's mind like a bomb, leaving his thoughts buzzing. It even reminded him of a famous quote from an internet celebrity who was the child of a wealthy family:
"I never judge my friends based on whether they're rich or not. After all, no one could possibly be richer than me."
In comparison, Fang Huai and Cao Lan's statements were far more impactful. What shocked him most was discovering that the developer of this residential complex was actually part of their family's business—and he hadn't known this until now.
If that was true, then Fang Huai driving a Porsche Cayenne just to pick him up was practically lowering himself to his level. Not to mention, the money stored on that black card was so vast that an ordinary person, even spending extravagantly their whole life, wouldn't be able to use it all up.
"Alright, now that you've grown up, there are some things you should understand. You'll instinctively know what to say and what not to say," Fang Huai said, with an air of aged wisdom. "Unless you reach the point where you can disregard the rules of this world like we do, you might eventually grow tired of this kind of lifestyle."
"One day, if you get bored of Earth, feel free to come look for us—and don't forget to bring your wife," Cao Lan said with a smile. "We've got to hurry and go find your grandfather. From now on, you'll need to take care of yourself, reach your privileges as quickly as possible. By then, don't just talk about contacting us. Flying out of Earth to find us will just be a trivial matter!"
While Fang Jueyu was still bewildered by terms like "flying out of Earth" and "privileges," Fang Huai suddenly pressed a syringe into his arm—it felt like a mosquito bite. Fang Jueyu shuddered briefly, but almost instantly, a wave of dizziness swept over him, dragging him into a deep slumber.
"Honey, are you going to miss our son?" Fang Huai carried Fang Jueyu to his bed and gently covered him with a blanket, while Cao Lan's gaze remained fixed on their child.
"That little rascal is my flesh and blood. How could I not miss him?" Cao Lan's eyes grew moist. "But there's no other choice. Mom and Dad might be in a worse situation. With this thing left for him, Xiao Yu will definitely thrive. In two or three years at most, we'll reconnect."
"It's good that you're able to see it that way!" Fang Huai wiped the tears from Cao Lan's face. "Shall we leave now?"
"Yes!"
The couple walked to the balcony. A strange glow emanated from their bodies, covering their skin. The light was pure and enchanting—like something divine and mythical.
"Whoosh!" The two transformed into streams of golden light, shooting into the sky and disappearing into the dark night.
Meanwhile, Fang Jueyu found himself in a peculiar state. He seemed to have entered a world filled with data, while a humanoid voice echoed relentlessly in his ears.
"System initiating host diagnostics..."
"Body condition: all systems normal. Beginning host integration..."
"Integration complete, generating privileges..."
"By orders of the previous generation host, unlocking all wealth..."
"Generating privilege-enhancing tasks..."
"Beep beep beep... Generation complete. System successfully transferred to the new host!"
"Whoosh!" Fang Jueyu abruptly woke up from his dream. It felt as though he had experienced a vivid illusion where his parents not only revealed he was a wealthy second-generation heir but also had superpowers—and were heading off Earth to search for his grandfather out in the vast cosmos.
"Wait, why am I fully dressed in bed? Where are my parents?" He glanced at the clock—it was already 10:30. Even if it was a holiday and he was at home, Cao Lan would always wake him up right at 9:00.
"Host, there's no need to search. The previous generation has already left Earth to find the 98th-generation hosts!" A voice suddenly resonated in his head.
"Y-you... Who are you?! Come out! Where are you hiding?!" Fang Jueyu jumped out of bed, trembling, but the room was completely empty.
"I exist within your body, merged entirely with your physical form. Unless you reach the highest privilege level and possess the same abilities as your predecessors, only then can you use your energy to separate me from your body."
"Wait a second... Are you the heirloom my parents were talking about?" Fang Jueyu asked, suddenly realizing something.
"Yes, you could say so. I have been serving the Fang Family for thousands of years. With you, host, it's officially the hundredth generation."
"What the hell!" Fang Jueyu didn't even know what to say. When other families pass down heirlooms, it's always something like precious antiques. Yet his family just went ahead and handed down a freaking system?
"What exactly are you, then?"
"Put simply, I am a multifunctional intelligent system with operations like management, investment, cultivation, and resource inquiry. However, given that your ancestors have already accumulated substantial wealth, it's probable that many of my functions will be unnecessary for your use."
"What about cultivation? Don't tell me my parents practiced some kind of Cultivation Technique or the like. This isn't some bizarre fantasy world—those kinds of things don't exist!"
"Actually, my cultivation system is quite different. Your bodies contain remarkable potential. Once guided through specific methods, the abilities you can obtain will be beyond your imagination. You'll understand this more clearly once you unlock certain privilege levels."
"Privileges? What are those?" Fang Jueyu asked again.
"They're essentially the rights to use my functions. Currently, only a few basic functions have been unlocked for you. The 99th-generation host worried you might find life on Earth monotonous, so they created some tasks for you. Completing these tasks allows your privileges to increase."
"For example, once your privileges improve, you'll be able to start learning methods to unlock your body's potential. If you grow powerful enough, you too can leave Earth in search of the previous hosts."
"What kind of tasks did my dad leave me?"
"Spend money and show off," the voice chuckled darkly. "The previous host sure had a sense of humor with this!"
"Wow, my dad turns out to be *that type of guy*, huh?" Fang Jueyu thought aloud, though honestly, reflecting on his parents, they never seemed particularly normal. "By the way, do you have a name?"
"It's merely a designation. You are welcome to name me according to your preferences."
"Alright, then I'll call you Yi," Fang Jueyu casually said.
*Perhaps fate was finally compensating for the hardships he'd endured in the past. Giving him this system might well be destiny handing him a chance to rewrite his fate. If his parents left him with this gift, wouldn't it be a waste not to make the most of it?* Jiang Yuan leaving him was simply because he lacked wealth and power. With this ancestral fortune, such things would never happen to him again, would they?
"Now, I'll begin issuing the first phase of privilege-enhancement tasks. Host, are you ready?"
"Yes, ready!"
"First task: achieve widespread recognition and let everyone know there exists such a super-rich individual as yourself! The system will automatically evaluate your progress. Once completed, the first stage of privileges will be unlocked. Completion deadline: one year!"