Chapter 5: Seeds of Chaos
The contempt for the observer spreads like wildfire through a village. The whispers and laughter follow him wherever he goes, and even though he can't see who's behind the trick, Adam notices every time their paths cross, the person's gaze is diverted for a second.
Adam doesn't care. He has what he needs - a place in his new life, a power of cultivation, and most importantly, a system on his side.
Interview: Lu Mei Ice, The eldest daughter of the Lu family. >
Cost: [Basic Cultivation Elixir] and [Mission Tier Upgrade Were].
Failure penalty: Cultivation progress is low.
"Lu Mei, right?" Adam leaned against the wall of the servant's house, true to his name.
Lu Mei was known throughout the country for her cold and cruel demeanor. She was a very skilled cultivator, and although she was only eighteen years old, she had already reached the fifth stage of the Qi Confucianism. Be brave to cross His path, and fewer lived to tell the tale.
A wicked smile spread across Adam's face. "The bigger the fish, the sweeter the reward."
Later that day, Adam sat quietly by Lu Mei's garden. The grounds were beautifully landscaped, with flowering trees and a small pond sparkling in the evening sun. Lu Mei sat under the gazebo, drinking tea and reading a book.
Her gentle and gentle demeanor made one's fingers hurt Some chaos
surveyed the surroundings from her hiding place. A tray of delicious food balls sat on the table in front of her, untouched. The girl knelt nearby, waiting for her command.
Adam's plan quickly formed. He reached into the small bag he had prepared earlier. Inside was a powder he had collected from the house garden – a mixture of sandalwood plants used to repel pests.
He moved slowly, his cooking making it easy to combine With a sigh, the servant stepped aside for a moment to refill the container, giving Adam the breath he needed.
With a quick swing of his hand, Adam spread the powder over the cakes, so that they were evenly coated. Then he hid again, his heart pounding with excitement.
Then the girl came back and poured it into the cup with trembling hands. He pointed to the trash tray and picked one up.
Adam looked, The house waited, as he took a small bite.
At first there was no response. Lu Mei looked calm and focused on the scroll. However, she stopped, her eyebrows furrowing slightly.
She shifted her position, her movements becoming slower. Her hand moved to scratch her arm, then her neck. Within seconds, he had pierced her skin, shattering her calm demeanor.
"What is this?!" she hissed, her voice sharp enough to make the servant jump.
Lu Mei blew on the tray of delicious food. Her now flawless skin had angry red marks and was covered in a full patch of itchy powder.
The servant was screaming with a gray face. "Girl, I..."
"Call the doctor now!" He cursed, his heart completely gone.
Adam stopped laughing and retreated deeper into the shadows. Seeing the nobleman transformed into a madman was better than he had expected.
Blessing! You have deceived Lou May. >
Reward: [Base Cultivation Elixir] and [Mission Tier Upgrade Were]. A small jar appeared in Adam's book, shining with golden liquid. He examined it for a moment before turning to the new addition to the system.
[Upgraded Mission Level Unlocked]
missions are currently available and offer higher rewards for completing more powerful or more powerful targets.
"So This is what I'm talking about.
When the commotion broke out in the Le Mei courtyard, Adam left without knowing. The servants were furious, and he heard Lu Mei's angry screams echoing through the grounds.
In the safety of the servants' quarters, Adam got on all fours and received the foundation stone elixir. The golden liquid shimmered, releasing spiritual energy.
"From the bottom up," he said, down Elixir in a sip
A wave of energy surged through him, much stronger than the spirit stone he had used before. His Qi swirled, expanding, and renewing itself as it traveled through his body.
You have reached the third stage of Qi Gathering. >
Adam took a deep breath and felt a new energy shining through him. "The system is always giving," his voice sounded good.
But his time of Victory is short-lived The commotion outside the slave quarters drew his attention - the guards shouted, footsteps approached.
Aram grunted, the smile returning. "Time to move."
He sat by the window, a group of armed guards gathered at the entrance to the marae. Their leader commanded, his voice strong and commanding.
Adam's mind raced. The stakes were higher now, but they had to be They were worth it. He couldn't.
"The commotion just started," Adam whispered, his eyes shining with the intensity of the thought.
End of Chapter 5