Chapter 2: The Path of the Hidden Trickster
Adam leaned back against the wall of the slave quarters as the angry cry of the guard echoed in the distance. The other slaves sitting near him avoided his gaze, their brief moments of amusement replaced by the fear of punishment. Adam didn't notice.
He had a system. A system of laughter And then he received his first prize: Beginner's Cultivation Manual: The Path of the Hidden Trickster.
you like to Enter the cultivation manual?>
Adam didn't hesitate. "Yes, show me."
In an instant, a glowing screen appeared in his mind, showing the contents of the book. The words seemed to glow and vibrate as he spoke, each line sinking into his memory.
[A Master's Gardening Guide: The Trickster's Secret Path]
Description: A unique gardening technique designed for the clever and the evasive. Emphasizes stealth, deception, and manipulation Spiritual Energy to deceive opponents Main Techniques: Shadow Shield: Cover yourself with spiritual energy to make yourself invisible. Qi Destruction: Create Qi signals to confuse enemies. Unconscious Release: Confuses Qi into a small, explosive blast to create chaos or disruption. Needs to be Enhanced: Do some fun and daring things to enhance your spiritual strength.
Adam laughed with a dark glint in his eyes. So, despite my usual sense of humor. It was hilarious.
His amusement was interrupted by a sudden pain in his chest. He hesitated, his breath hitching as the intense pressure surged through his body.
Host body is not suitable for cultivation. Begin body modification.. >
"Wait, what..." Adam's words were cut off as his entire body shook in pain. I heard that every bone had been broken and rebuilt, every tendon had been severed and stitched back together. He fell to the ground, his vision swimming.
It would take
minutes, maybe an hour, for the pain to stop. Adam lay motionless, drenched in sweat, his breathing labored.
body was cleansed. The leader's charter has been updated to [Trickster's Ship]. >
Now you can start farming. > Adam sat down quietly and felt his body. .. different Stronger, lighter. The constant pain and bruises of his life as a slave were gone, replaced by a strange, pulsing force. Under his skin
"Okay," he whispered, wiping the sweat from his brow. "Let's see what this revenge thing is." "
Adam closed his eyes and focused on the instructions in the book. He felt the energy within him—his Qi—and he began to release it according to the instructions written in the book.
was clumsy at first, as if he were trying to write with his unruly hand. But as the minutes passed, he felt a sense of rhythm. What was easier, More importantly, with each turn, a faint aura began to surround him.
A soft glow appeared on his body, and Adam was revived.
You have entered the first stage of Qi Gathering!>
Adam opened his eyes with a satisfied look on his face. "It wasn't that difficult. What's next?"
The system responded quickly.
quest: A joke from a member of the Luo family. Reward: [Minor Spirit Stone] for revenge. Punishment for failure: humiliation by the people. >
Adam's laughter faded. "Humiliation by the people?"
But deep down, he accepted the challenge. His eyes turned to the exit of the slave house, where two guards were standing. Behind them was the Lu family's great estate, whose palaces were full of arrogant nobles who were scornful of him.
He has a bad idea and a great idea in his mind.
"If I live In this world, Adam whispered, standing up, I must be stronger. I must be confused "
walked to the outer door and his smile returned. "It's time to introduce the Lu family to me again."
End of Chapter 2