In the western province of Qin Yun, within the city of East Forest, lies the esteemed residence of the Landis family.
Landis gently massaged his somewhat befuddled temples, opening his eyes to survey his surroundings.
"What is the matter? Where am I? How did I find myself in this place?"
"Master Landis has awakened!"
Suddenly, a voice of joyful surprise echoed into his ears – Master Landis, an oddly addressed title.
Landis widened his eyes abruptly, realizing... could it be that I have traversed?
The picturesque and antique architecture could be rationalized, given the prevalence of such structures in contemporary cities. However, this address of "Master Landis" seemed peculiar, a nomenclature seldom used sincerely by modern individuals, except in theatrical endeavors.
Just as Landis became aware of the possibility of his transmigration, he observed a girl of approximately sixteen or seventeen, running towards the side of his bed with an expression of delight. The girl, with delicate features, donned a loosely tied bun and exhibited severe malnutrition. Clad in a white linen dress, now faded from numerous washings.
The girl still had traces of tears in the corners of her eyes but wore a face full of smiles, gazing at Landis with elation.
Noticing Landis scrutinizing her, she exclaimed with renewed joy, "Master Landis!" and wiped away a tear with her hand.
Landis suddenly experienced a severe headache, as if his mind had been abruptly inundated with myriad memories. These recollections, fragments though they may be, were sufficient for Landis to grasp the essential information he needed. Astonishingly, he had truly transcended.
At this moment, he no longer resided on Earth but found himself on the Snow Moon Continent, a world venerating martial prowess.
The original occupant of this body was also named Landis, coincidentally sharing the same name as himself. He held the position of the third young master in the Landis family of East Forest City, one of the three prominent families in the city.
However, this Landis was inherently frail, with obstructed meridians preventing the practice of martial arts, rendering him inconspicuous in the eyes of his family.
Landis' mother, initially a servant in the Landis residence, garnered attention from Landis Tianxiong due to her exceptional beauty. Despite this, her status fell below even that of a concubine in the Landis family hierarchy.
Therefore, Landis held no significant standing within the Landis family, and the reason for his transmigration lay in the inadvertent clash with his elder brother, Landis Yan. Subsequently, Landis Yan's entourage mercilessly punished him. Already physically feeble, the beating left him bedridden, teetering on the brink of death.
Having comprehended these circumstances, Landis couldn't help but sigh. He had unexpectedly transmigrated into such a wretched existence, only to meet his demise at the hands of the estate's servants.
"Young Master Landis, what is the matter? Are you feeling unwell in any particular part of your body?"
The maiden, upon Landis's silent demeanor, presumed an ailment afflicted his person. Anxiously, she began scrutinizing him, propelled by urgency and disregarding the customary decorum between genders.
Under the inadvertent inspection of the young lady, Landis abruptly regained composure, swatting away her intrusive hands.
"Xiaozhao, I am unharmed!"
The damsel goes by the name of Luo Xiaozhao, of the same age as Landis. She was appointed as a maid to Landis's mother by Land Tianxiong when Landis came into existence. A decade has passed since then, and the once young maiden has blossomed into womanhood.
"It is a relief that Master Li is unharmed!"
Ensuring Landis's safety, Luo Xiaozhao finally breathed a sigh of relief, gently patting her chest.
"Has this waste, Landis, perished? It would be preferable if he did, living is but a squandering of the Land family's resources!"
At this moment, the room's door was forcefully kicked open, and a booming voice echoed from the entrance.
Landis turned his gaze toward the door, recognizing Li Lai, the right-hand man of Land Yan. Landis vividly remembered this person due to past encounters, where he had been reprimanded on more than one occasion by this individual.
"He still lives!"
Seeing Landis seated on the bed, Li Lai spat vehemently on the ground.
"Li Lai, leave at once. Young Master Li has just awakened and requires peace and rest!"
Luo Xiaozhao approached Li Lai, ushering him out.
"What Young Master? He's nothing but a worthless individual. I say, Xiaozhao, following this good-for-nothing will lead you nowhere. It would be better if you followed me. I have a great liking for you. I can put in a good word for you with Young Master Yan, guaranteeing you a better position in the manor than staying here."
As Li Lai spoke, he reached out towards Xiaozhao. She hastily retreated, but escaping Li Lai's clutches proved futile.
"Oh, still attempting to flee? Let's see how you run today. Since you won't accept my goodwill, I'll entertain myself by undressing you in front of Young Master Li! Haha!"
"No, Li Lai, release me!"
Luo Xiaozhao struggled desperately but couldn't free herself from Li Lai's grip.
"Haha, Landis is nothing but trash! What is there to like about him? Since you fancy sticking with him, I'll disrobe you right in front of him. Haha, a worthless fellow who can't even protect his own maid!"
The sound of tearing fabric reverberated in the room. Luo Xiaozhao, helpless and weeping, cried out, her voice strained.
Smack!
The room suddenly fell silent. Li Lai couldn't believe what he saw as he stared at Landis, who was holding a chair, stained with blood.
Neither Li Lai nor Luo Xiaozhao anticipated that, moments ago, Landis had descended from the bed, seized a chair, and dealt a fierce blow to Li Lai's head.
"How dare you strike me!"
Smack!
Another forceful blow landed on Li Lai's skull. Li Lai collapsed to the ground, blood staining his face and streaming down his cheeks. He could hardly breathe.
Landis, gasping for air, his body trembling, realized the true fragility of this physique. After two chair strikes, he found himself exhausted.
"Ah! Wuuu..."
Luo Xiaozhao screamed in shock but was swiftly silenced as Landis covered her mouth.
"Don't scream!"
Luo Xiaozhao looked at Landis. His expression had suddenly changed.
"Young Master Li, Young Master Li!"
Luo Xiaozhao urgently called out twice, but Landis seemed oblivious, his attention absorbed elsewhere.
Suddenly, Luo Xiaozhao noticed a remarkable change in Landis's expression.
"Young Master Li! Young Master Li!"
Luo Xiaozhao called out again, but Landis, caught up in the strange occurrences, remained unresponsive.
At this moment, Landis, in his own bewilderment, instinctively examined the peculiar "Most Ferocious System" mentioned in his mind.
It resembled a smartphone screen, now entirely grayed out. The supposed incapability to use certain system functions seemed more like an absolute inability to use the system.
Amidst the grayed-out screen, only a sparkling lottery icon and a brief line of text stood out.
Ferocity Value: 2
Ferocity Value – what on earth is this? And how is it used?