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The cold walls of the training hall reminded Jianyu of his new life. It to be a place for tough lessons and hard, but now, it felt like start of something fresh. Jianyu, who was once Ayush, wasn't just someone searching for approval anymore—he had a purpose. He was on a mission to recreate himself in a world that had left him behind.
He looked around at all the weapons and gear. Each one told the story of the boy he was becoming. The old Jianyu had faced ridicule and harsh judgment because of his parents' fame as amazing warriors. But Jianyu wanted to change that story and step out from their shadow.
Evening came, and the big halls of the estate were quiet, except for the soft sounds of servants working. Alone in that silence, Jianyu felt good. Being by himself helped him focus on his training—pushing himself hard and getting ready for tough times ahead.
He switched on the System Interface. A glowing screen popped up in front of him with a flicker. His heart raced with excitement but also frustration. The System showed him where he stood now—a stark reminder of how far he had to go to be like those powerful beings he admired.
[System Interface]
Name: Jianyu (formerly Ayush)
Age: 21
System Status: Unawakened
Attributes:
Strength: 15
Agility: 12
Intelligence: 18
Vitality: 13
Skills: None
Blessing: None
The screen laid out Jianyu's status in cold, hard facts. No special gifts or skills—just potential waiting to be unlocked. That was tough to swallow, but it sparked a fire deep inside him. He was not just any ordinary person; he wanted to prove his worth.
He thought about his parents and the fancy life he was born into but never really appreciated. They always saw him as a disappointment—a side note in their success stories. Then there was his ex-fiancée, who chose someone else over him; that hurt still stung deeply.
But now, Jianyu trained with fresh determination. Every move felt sharp, each punch filled with all the anger and drive he'd built up over time. His muscles screamed with pain, sweat dripped from his brow—but he pushed through it all. This was his time to shine; he wouldn't waste it.
Hours melted away as Jianyu got lost in training's rhythm. Pain felt familiar—it reminded him that he was alive and resolute. With every drop of sweat, he could see his future self—strong, respected, unstoppable.
When he finished his routine, Jianyu wiped his face and sat on the cold stone floor, breathing hard but steady. Thoughts swirled about challenges waiting for him ahead. He'd heard stories of others like him—people blessed with awesome powers & abilities who were now formidable foes. Jianyu knew he'd meet them someday, & he would be ready.
Just then, a soft knock interrupted him. A young servant peeked hesitantly through the door, eyes wide with curiosity and a little fear.
"Dinner is ready, young master," she said quietly while avoiding eye contact.
"Thanks," replied Jianyu as he got up from the floor. "I'll be there soon."
After she left, he took one last look back at the training hall—once a sign of all his struggles but now kind of like home base for building himself up again.
As he walked into the dining room, ideas & plans buzzed in his mind still racing after dinner on what would come next for him! The warmth spoke volumes compared to the chill in the training hall outside. The delicious aroma of freshly cooked food drifted around; it reminded him of nice things he'd sometimes overlooked before.
Jianyu sat down at the head of the table & gazed at all those tasty dishes spread out before him—the staff always did such an amazing job! But today felt different—he felt more at peace & in control than ever before.
While eating, his thoughts swirled around strategies for facing whatever lay ahead in this new world full of threats & opportunities alike! He knew it wouldn't be easy; yet deep down inside he'd gotten comfy being brave about carving out a spot for himself in this life that once ignored him completely!
Soon enough, he'd cross paths with his parents & ex-fiancée again; when they did see each other again? Oh boy! They'd discover how much he'd changed through all this hard work—and they'd realize just how much they underestimated him!
The next morning brought fresh energy; today was about putting plans into action! The world waited for Jianyu—and he knew exactly what it would take to succeed! No more dwelling on past pain; instead? He would forge ahead toward whatever destiny awaited—and nothing could get in his way!
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