Li Bao sat quietly in his chambers, his heart still racing from the results of his first gacha pull. The overwhelming power of the items he had received, from the God Rank Clan Bloodline Creation Stone to the Heaven Rank defensive array and spirit vein, had left him breathless. His family's future was no longer a bleak uncertainty but a path paved with potential greatness.
Still, the weight of responsibility had settled heavily on his shoulders. The Li family, while weak now, had been handed the tools to rise to unimaginable heights. But it all depended on him. He couldn't afford to make a mistake.
As the excitement gradually wore off, Li Bao took a deep breath and summoned the system's interface once again. He had more tickets to use, and while the guaranteed rewards were over, he couldn't resist the temptation to try his luck again.
"System," he said quietly, "pull another 10 tickets."
The familiar blue screen shimmered, and the gacha wheel spun once more. This time, without the promise of guaranteed Heaven or God Rank items, Li Bao felt a bit more grounded. His expectations were tempered, though the thrill of what might come still sent a buzz through his veins.
The lights of the spinning wheel danced again, and one by one, the ten items appeared.
[Gold Rank – Mid Tier: Dragon Fang Sword – A powerful weapon forged from the fang of a young dragon. It enhances the wielder's attack strength and has the innate ability to channel the power of wind. It is particularly suited for fast, agile sword styles.]
Li Bao smiled at the sight of the weapon. He could immediately feel the connection between the sword and the Azure Wind Sword Technique he had just acquired. With this weapon in hand, his swordsmanship would reach new heights, and his strikes would become even swifter and deadlier.
The next item appeared.
[Green Rank – Top Tier: Spirit Condensation Pill x 100 – A pill designed to aid cultivators in condensing their spiritual energy, perfect for those seeking a breakthrough in the Qi-Condensation Realm. Can be used by cultivators below the Foundation Establishment Realm.]
The rest of the pulls followed in similar fashion, with the items ranging from Black to Yellow Rank. A variety of cultivation pills, a basic healing salve, and a few low-tier martial techniques that Li Bao could distribute among the younger members of the family.
Li Bao sat back after the final item appeared. Though none of these new items came close to the God Rank treasures he had received earlier, they were still valuable. The pills, in particular, would help the weaker members of the Li family, accelerating their cultivation and ensuring their future stability.
He sighed, feeling a sense of satisfaction as he looked at his haul. The Dragon Fang Sword was a treasure in itself, and the cultivation pills would no doubt prove useful.
"That was worth it," he murmured, stretching his limbs and rising from his seated position.
Still, as the excitement of the pull began to fade, exhaustion began to creep into his body. Everything that had happened over the past few days—his sudden leap in cultivation, the system's arrival, and the revelation of the gacha's rewards—was beginning to weigh on him. His mind, still buzzing from the rush of events, felt clouded and fatigued.
Li Bao glanced at his bed, his eyes drooping with the realization that he hadn't slept properly in days. It was time to rest, to let his mind settle. He would need to be sharp for the challenges ahead.
Slowly, he made his way to the large bed in the corner of his chambers. As he lay down, his thoughts wandered back to his previous life, the one where he had amounted to very little. A small chuckle escaped his lips as he thought about how drastically different things were now. Back then, he had always felt insignificant, like a background character in a story that wasn't his own. Now, though, he had the chance to be the center of everything.
His favorite anime, *That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime* and *The Eminence in Shadow*, had been his escapes back then. He had always loved the idea of characters who could rise from nothing and secretly wield immense power. It was a fantasy, something that appealed to his desire to be more than ordinary. And now, it felt like that fantasy had come to life.
"I feel like Rimuru, or maybe Cid," he mused, referring to the protagonists of the anime. "Starting small, but destined to shape the world around me."
A grin tugged at his lips. He wasn't delusional—he knew there was a long road ahead, full of dangers and enemies who would try to bring him down. But he also knew that with the system's help, he had the tools to carve his own destiny, just like the characters he had admired.
As his eyes began to close, another thought crept into his mind.
His life in the past world hadn't been much to speak of. He had no close attachments, no great accomplishments, and no significant experiences. He hadn't even lost his virginity—a fact that, while not something he often dwelled on, was still a sore point in his mind.
"I'm going to change that," he whispered to himself, his grin widening. "I won't be some clueless loser in this life."
Though the idea of romantic conquest wasn't at the forefront of his mind, Li Bao had set a small personal goal for himself. He wasn't planning to light up every cave he came across, but he wasn't going to let this second chance at life pass him by without experiencing everything it had to offer.
As he drifted off to sleep, his thoughts shifted back to his family, the clan that he now led. Despite not having any deep emotional connection to them yet, he knew that would soon change. They were his responsibility now, and they would become the center of his world.
In time, he would fight for them, protect them, and lead them to greatness. But for now, he allowed himself to rest, knowing that when the sun rose, he would be ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.