At 9:00 AM
Bo Chan arrived to escort Yun to the main hall. As Yun opened the door, he protested, "I haven't even had breakfast yet, we'll go later." However, Bo Chan persistently pulled him towards the main hall.
Yun's curiosity piqued as he approached the main hall, where a plaque caught his attention. "Secret Chamber" was written in bold letters, followed by the intriguing phrase "But You Can Come Inside".
Head Xin was already standing there, beckoning Yun to enter. As Yun stepped inside, Head Xin asked, "Aren't you interested in knowing what's inside?"
Yun declared, "No, I'll look inside myself."
Head Xin's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Haah, you are really different. Very well, I shall tell you what lies within. Inside the secret chamber is the treasure of Medicine Mountain - a small medicinal pond. For centuries, we have been adding 10,000 herbs to this pond every 100 years. This sacred pond can only be used by the head's grand disciple or those who have reached the level of Deok Chan, and only once in a lifetime."
Head Xin's gaze intensified. "We open this chamber only once in 50 years. This time, my grand disciple Digi Chan had the chance to bathe in it, but now I offer this chance to you. By immersing yourself in this pond, your mind and body will be purified. You may stay in the pond for 7 days, and the benefits you derive from it depend on your body's capacity. You need not worry about sustenance, for staying in the pond will negate the need for food, drink, or sleep."
Yun's eyes widened, intrigued by the prospect. "I accept your offer, Head Xin. I'm ready to embrace this opportunity."
Head Xin nodded, a hint of a smile on his face. "Very well, Yun. May you reap the rewards of the medicinal pond."
And he continued, "Yun, take off all your clothes."
Yun's eyes widened in surprise. "Eh?"
Head Xin's expression turned serious. "You cannot take anything into the Secret Chamber or bring out the pond water. The outside world does not know about this secret chamber. You cannot tell anyone about it."
With that, Head Xin gestured towards the entrance of the secret chamber, inviting Yun to begin his transformative journey.
Yun nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. He hesitated for a moment, then began to disrobe, leaving his clothes outside the chamber. With a deep breath, he stepped into the pond, feeling the warm, crystal-clear water envelop his body.
As he descended into the pond, Yun sensed a strange energy emanating from the water. It was as if the herbs and plants surrounding the pond were imbuing him with their essence. He closed his eyes, allowing himself to relax and absorb the benefits of the medicinal pond.
[ Ding! ]
[ The Host discovered the natural treasure Soul Purifying Water. ]
As Yun absorbed the true essence of the soul purifying water into his body, the System announced:
[ The Host's mind and thoughts are becoming clear, the physical body is becoming stronger at a rapid rate, and the Host's soul is being nourished. ]
Yun's eyes sparkled with understanding. "So it means that Soul Purifying Water not only purifies the mind and body but also nourishes the soul and makes it stronger."
The System replied. [ That's correct, Yun. The Soul Purifying Water is a rare and precious treasure that can harmonize the triad of body, mind, and soul. Your body will become more resilient, your mind will become clearer, and your soul will become more vibrant. ]
Yun asked, "How much water essence can I absorb in 7 days?"
The System replied. [ Host, if an ordinary person were in your place, they would only be able to absorb 0.5% to 0.9% of the soul purifying water's essence, wasting everything else. But with me, the great System, you can absorb 100% of the true water essence. ]
Yun's curiosity was piqued. "What do you mean by essence and true essence?"
The System explained. [ Host, the superficial part of this pond has a very thin concentration of medicinal herbs, which you can call essence. However, the essence being absorbed into your body right now is the true essence. This true essence comes from the depths of the pond, where medicinal herbs have been accumulating for thousands of years, creating a thick concentration that is directly absorbed by the System. ]
Yun's eyes widened in amazement. "So, the System can tap into the deepest, most concentrated essence of the pond, allowing me to absorb the full benefits of the Soul Purifying Water?"
The System affirmed. [ Exactly, Host! With my assistance, you can harness the full potential of this precious resource, amplifying your transformation. ]
As Yun continued to absorb the essence of the water, he felt an extraordinary transformation taking place within him. His senses grew sharper, his thoughts became more lucid, and his spirit felt revitalized. He realized that this treasure was not only a gift to his physical body but also a blessing to his entire being.
7 Days Later
Outside the secret chamber, Bo Chan approached Yun and said, "Yun, only 1 hour is left to complete the 7 days. You should prepare to leave soon."
Yun opened his eyes, and with a hint of reluctance, said, "This Soul Purifying Water is incredible. I wish I could take some of it with me."
The System responded. [ Who said you can't take this water with you? ]
Yun looked puzzled. "But it's prohibited to take it out of the chamber. And if I want to take it secretly, how would I do that?"
The System clarified. [ Host, you can store the water in me. ]
Yun's eyes widened in surprise. "Store it? What do you mean?"
The System explained. [ Host, by 'inside me,' I mean System Infinite Storage. ]
Yun's curiosity grew. "You also have the function of infinite storage?"
The System replied. [ Yes, I have. ]
Yun's eyes sparkled with excitement. "That's amazing! So, I can store the Soul Purifying Water in your infinite storage?"
The System confirmed. [ Yes, Host. You can store as much as you want, and I will preserve its essence and properties indefinitely. ]
Yun asked the system, "Then why didn't you tell me about this function before."
System responded with pride. [ I didn't tell you because this is the storage of 'The Great System 7.0,' and useless things that are not real treasures will not be stored here. ]
Yun made a face, looking unimpressed.
"-_-" he asked, "So how much purifying water should we take?" he asked the System.
The System replied. [ As much as you want. I can store all of it. ]
Yun's eyes lit up with excitement, but then he controlled himself, thinking, "Don't be greedy, Yun." He asked the System, "How much water is in this pond, anyway?"
The System responded. [ 10,000 liters. Of which true essence water is 2,000 liters. ]
Yun thought for a moment before saying, "Okay, just store 100 liters of true essence water."
The System acknowledged. [ Storing Soul Purifying Water in the storage. Time left: 5 hours. ]
Yun urged, "But we only have 45 minutes left. Can't you hurry up?"
The System explained. [ I can, but you will not absorb the true essence in this time. Only then will I be able to focus on storing. ]
Yun agreed, "I give you permission. Prioritize storing the Soul Purifying Water."
The System acknowledged. [Storing time left: 40 minutes. ]
With renewed focus, the System accelerated the storing process, transferring the precious water into its infinite storage. Yun watched, fascinated, as the water's essence glowed brightly before disappearing into the System's virtual realm.
As the System worked on storing the water, Yun couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and gratitude. He thought to himself, "This is amazing! With the System's help, I can store this precious water and use it to help others in the future."
As the minutes ticked by, the System continued to store the water, its processing power humming efficiently. Finally, with just seconds to spare, the System announced.
[ Storage complete. 100 liters of true essence water stored. ]
Yun exhaled, relieved. "Well done, System. Now, let's get out of here before time runs out!"
After 45 Minutes
Yun emerged from the chamber, wearing his clothes, and accompanied by Bo Chan, he went to bid farewell to Head Xin. As they descended from Medicine Mountain, Yun asked the System, "So, how strong have I become?
The System instructed. [ You see this boulder in front of you? Punch it with all your might. ]
Yun hesitated, "Really? Bare hands?"
The System assured. [ Yes, trust me and try. ]
Yun trusted the System and punched the boulder with all his might. "Bang!" The boulder shattered, leaving Yun astonished. "This... this... I did all this? I have become so strong!"
The System explained. [ Host, your physical body has been enhanced, and your healing speed has increased compared to a normal person. ]
Yun's eyes widened, "So this means I can now stop bullets with my body and my wounds will also heal instantly?"
The System clarified. [ No, it's nothing like that. You've just gotten stronger than Head Shao, and your healing speed has increased, but not to the extent of instant healing. ]
Yun's face fell, "Oh, what a disappointment. Will I ever be able to get those abilities?"
The System murmured. [ Who knows? ]
Yun raised an eyebrow, "Hmm? You said something."
The System playfully responded. [ Nothing. ^_^ ]
With that, Yun setting out on another new adventure, eager to explore his enhanced abilities and the mysteries that lay ahead.