Li Wei, thrilled to have taken a step forward towards his goal, is suddenly greeted by another sound.
[Ding!]
{Quest:
Defeat any monster within the forest.
Reward: +1 Stage, +100 Points
Failure: Death}
*Author's note: By "monster," it refers to any animal, beast, or demon.
Li Wei looks at the quest notification, excitement mixed with a hint of caution. He knows that venturing into the forest might pose dangers, but the allure of progressing further and gaining rewards is hard to resist.
Taking a deep breath and steeling his nerves, Li Wei prepares himself to enter the forest, his mind focused on the challenge ahead. He decides to remain vigilant and approach any encounter with caution. With newfound determination, he sets foot into the dense foliage.
As he ventures deeper, Li Wei encounters various types of animals. Some are harmless, grazing peacefully, while others cast wary glances his way before darting off into the shadows. Aware that one of these creatures could be the quest's target, he proceeds carefully.
Walking for some time, he spots a peculiar-looking creature lurking among the trees. Its eyes glimmer with a hint of malevolence, and its claws seem ready to strike. This must be the "monster" he is supposed to defeat, Li Wei surmises.
Drawing on the power of the "Golden Body Technique" he recently learned, Li Wei readies himself for combat. He decides to take a proactive approach, not wanting to give the creature a chance to strike first. Closing the distance between them, Li Wei unleashes a powerful strike, imbuing it with the technique's strength.
The creature puts up a fierce fight, but Li Wei's newfound power and determination prove to be formidable. After an intense struggle, he manages to land a decisive blow, defeating the "monster" as indicated by the quest.
[Ding!]
{Quest complete!
Reward: +1 Stage, +100 Points}
Relief and triumph surge through Li Wei as the notification confirms his success. He can feel the benefits of his achievement as the cultivation stage he recently reached advances by one step. Additionally, he gains 100 points, bringing him closer to becoming a more potent cultivator.
And suddenly, a new window appears before him.
[Ding!]
{Congratulations! You have earned your first 100 points and unlocked the System's shop function.}
{To access the 'shop,' simply think 'shop,' and a page with various items will appear.}
{Congratulations! You have earned your first 100 points and unlocked the 'upgrade' function of the System.}
{To use the 'upgrade' function, open the 'status' window and, if you have enough points, you can upgrade your skills.}
Li Wei is overjoyed by the sudden increase in strength and eagerly examines his 'status.'
[Status]
{Name: Li Wei
Age: 17 / 89
Race: Human
Rank: Body Refining (Middle) [+]
Point: 100
Skills: Golden Body Technique (Beginner) [+]
System Function: 'status' (unlocked), 'shop' (unlocked), 'upgrade' (unlocked)}
Li Wei notices the "+" signs next to his skills and rank, indicating the opportunity for upgrades. Without hesitation, he decides to upgrade his "Golden Body Technique" from Beginner to Intermediate. Instantly, he is flooded with information about the technique, and he feels his body becoming much stronger. Li Wei estimates that his body is now twice as powerful as before.
Filled with excitement at his newfound strength, Li Wei gazes at his 'status' and the newly unlocked 'shop.'
[Status]
{Name: Li Wei
Age: 17 / 89
Race: Human
Rank: Body Refining (Middle-Peak)
Point: 50
Skills: Golden Body Technique (Intermediate)
System Function: 'status' (unlocked), 'shop' (unlocked), 'upgrade' (unlocked)}
*Author's note: (Body Refining (Middle-Peak) indicates that Li Wei is on the verge of reaching the next stage (Late). The stages are Early, Middle, Late, Peak.
[Shop]
{In the Shop, you can buy anything that exists in the universe, as long as you have enough points.}
Seeing that he now had 50 points and needed a weapon, Li Wei asks the System, "Search for a sword in the shop that costs from 1 to 50 points."
[Shop]
{Loading.}
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{"Low-Grade Black Iron Sword" -> 25 Points}
{"Middle-Grade Black Iron Sword" -> 50 Points}
Li Wei sees various results appearing in the 'shop' and chooses the "Middle-Grade Black Iron Sword." Although he no longer has points, he is confident that he can earn more by completing additional missions. Having a good weapon is essential for his safety and progress, and he knows the investment is worth it.