C2 Crazy Leveling Up!

Chapter Two: Crazy Upgrade

Lin Xuan was utterly bewildered. The arrival of this system was... unbelievably astonishing!

Qing Tan saw Lin Xuan frozen in place and assumed he was frightened. She rushed to his side, supporting him as she called out with concern, "Young Master, Young Master! Are you okay?"

Lee Fugui gave him a mocking kick. "Scared stiff, huh? If you don't kill three Armored Boars today, forget about sleeping!"

Snapping out of his daze, Lin Xuan reassured Qing Tan with a pat and a word of assurance. He then shot Lee Fugui a contemptuous smile.

With a system now at my disposal, you're nothing to me!

Enraged, Lee Fugui's face went ashen, and he raised his hand to strike Lin Xuan. But in a flash, Lin Xuan sprang into action. He flung open the cage and drew his blade in one swift motion, chopping down with the speed of lightning.

The Armored Boar's scales shattered instantly, and it let out pitiful wails before collapsing lifelessly.

Lee Fugui and Qing Tan were left agape. This creature was a low-level Demon Beast, and despite being on the lower end, its scales posed a challenge even to a fourth-level Spirit Cultivator like Lee Fugui. Yet this 'good-for-nothing' had just slain it with a single stroke!

Before Lin Xuan, the red bar representing the Armored Boar's life vanished.

A health bar?

It's just like a game!

A wild joy shone in Lin Xuan's eyes. No one in this world knew games better than he did!

"Armored Boar defeated. HP +50, EXP +100, Spiritual Energy +30, Mental Strength +20."

"Would you like to view your current stats?"

"Yes!"

Lin Xuan couldn't respond fast enough.

Lin Xuan

Level: Spirit Cultivator, Second Stage (230/300)

HP: 170

Spiritual Energy: 150

Mental Strength: 140

Spiritual Skills: None

Weapons: None

Magical Techniques: None

He had reached the Second Stage of Spirit Cultivation!

A chuckle almost escaped him. Ever since his meridians were damaged and his dantian shattered, he had been stuck at the first stage of Spirit Cultivation. No matter how much effort he put in, he couldn't break through. But now, things were different.

Lin Xuan nearly burst out laughing. In his memory, ever since his meridians were damaged and his dantian shattered, he had been stuck at the first stage of spirit cultivation, unable to break through no matter how hard he tried. But now, everything had changed! As long as he completed his daily tasks, slayed monsters, finished quests, and gained experience to level up, he could ascend endlessly. Who in the entire Immortal Domain could surpass him now?

Lee Fugui was taken aback. Could it be that Lin Xuan had regained his ability to cultivate?

Impossible!

Yet, there was Lin Xuan, having just slain a Boar with a single strike, his aura noticeably stronger.

"Hey, what are you still doing here? You've delayed dinner. Think you can handle that?" Lin Xuan teased, arms crossed, as he gazed at Lee Fugui.

Lee Fugui huffed, approaching with a mix of skepticism and curiosity.

"Young Master, what... what's happening here?" Qing Tan asked, her voice laced with astonishment and concern as she looked at Lin Xuan.

"I'm alright. Go back and rest for now. I'll be fine once I finish up here," Lin Xuan reassured her, gently pushing Qing Tan back to her room before returning to the remaining two Boars, a mischievous grin on his face.

In the days that followed, Lin Xuan volunteered for labor, eagerly earning experience. It might have been meager, but as they say, every little bit counts, especially with the butchering tasks, which Lin Xuan was always eager to take on.

This left Lee Fugui puzzled. Had the young man had a change of heart? Realizing he had no future with the Lin family, was he now aiming to rule over the menial workers?

No way, that was encroaching on his own territory!

"Lee Fugui, what are you up to?"

A booming voice startled Lee Fugui, who quickly plastered on a sycophantic smile.

"Hehe, Young Master, what brings you here today?"

The arrival was none other than Lin Tong, the Third Elder's youngest son, dressed in fine garments and toying with a jade ball, exuding an air of nonchalance. At his side was a vividly dressed young woman, clinging to him seductively like a serpent.

"Where's that good-for-nothing? Take me to him!" Lin Tong demanded, his tone dripping with disdain as he casually patted the woman's behind, eliciting a coy giggle from her.

"Alrighty!" Lee Fugui replied with a sycophantic tone, barely concealing a glance of admiration.

With a swift cut, Lin Xuan dispatched the wind chicken. Checking his condition, his face lit up with excitement. Just a bit more effort, and he would soon ascend to the Fourth Level of Spirit Cultivation.

"Hey, isn't this the once-in-a-century genius of the Lin family? What's got you killing chickens here?" Lin Tong's voice dripped with sarcasm as he sauntered over and kicked aside Lin Xuan's belongings.

The sound of that voice ignited a fury within Lin Xuan. He would recognize it anywhere. In his memories, Lin Xuan had treated him like a brother, caring for him in every way. Yet, during their joint training in the Abyssal Forest, Lin Tong had betrayed him, poisoning him over a rare spiritual herb. Lin Xuan's meridians were shattered, his cultivation ruined, leaving him unable to practice his art.

Lin Tong!

He swore to himself that he would not rest until he had his revenge.

With a swift kick, Lin Tong sent Lin Xuan sprawling to the ground. Lin Xuan sprang to his feet, his eyes blazing with anger as he faced his assailant.

"What's the matter? Thinking of fighting back? Lin Xuan, do you still see yourself as a genius? I could kill you right here and nobody would bat an eye."

Lin Tong shoved Lin Xuan aside, but Qing Tan was quick to shield him, her voice laced with concern. "Young Master, are you hurt?"

Lin Tong's eyes roved over Qing Tan with avarice, taunting, "Lin Xuan, you're nothing but a cripple now, and your maid here isn't fortunate enough to escape that fate. How about I take her off your hands? I promise I'll take good care of her."

"Oh, Young Master!" The woman at Lin Tong's side scoffed disdainfully, casting a hostile glance at Qing Tan while ostentatiously thrusting out her ample chest.

"I'm alright," Lin Xuan assured, positioning Qing Tan safely behind him before turning a frosty gaze on Lin Tong.

Feeling unsettled under Lin Xuan's stare, Lin Tong detested that imperious demeanor. Spiritual energy surged within him, and he delivered a powerful palm strike to Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan grunted, his Spirit Cultivator strength of the Third Level erupting to withstand the blow.

What!

A shadow crossed Lin Tong's face, his expression turning vicious. This so-called trash had managed to cultivate after all!

Lin Tong's gaze darkened, a fierce expression flashing across his face. This good-for-nothing could actually cultivate now!

"Lin Tong, after all these years, is this the extent of your strength?" Lin Xuan bellowed, channeling his spiritual energy to counter the force of the blow. It was clear that his third-level Spirit Cultivator abilities were insufficient; Lin Tong had reached the formidable Seventh Level.

The gap between the third and seventh levels was as vast as the difference between heaven and earth!

"Lin Xuan, you're asking for death!" Lin Tong sneered, gripping Lin Xuan's neck with a menacing snarl.

"We'll see about that," Lin Xuan retorted coldly, his resolve for vengeance unwavering.

"Haha," Lin Tong chuckled with a sudden laugh. "So you can cultivate now, what of it? Did you really think you only had me to worry about? Back then, you were a threat to someone else's status. Without crippling you, they'd never sleep soundly."

"Here's something you don't know. Your parents' death—think it was just an accident? I watched them die, begging for your life as they took their last breaths. You were already broken then; why would I bother with a nobody? Haha, I want you crushed under my heel forever!"

With a burst of derisive laughter, Lin Tong flung Lin Xuan aside and strode out, the woman hurrying after him.

"Get back to work, or I'll end you!" Lee Fugui barked, delivering a kick to Lin Xuan before following suit.

"Young Master, are you... are you alright?" Qing Tan asked, her voice trembling with emotion as tears streamed down her face. Lin Xuan's heart ached at the sight, and he gently wiped her tears away, pulling her into an embrace.

"Why cry? I'm not dead," he soothed.

"It's just... I..." Qing Tan stammered, her thoughts a jumble until a sudden worry struck her. "Young Master, that Lin Tong..."

Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed, a lethal intensity radiating from him. "Rest assured, I will kill him," he promised through clenched teeth.

Over the next few days, Lin Xuan continued to work diligently. Lee Fugui had been keeping himself busy arranging tasks, and Lin Xuan was more than happy to take them on—he was eager to do even more work.

"Defeating the Scaled Fish, experience +30, health points +10, spiritual energy +10, mental strength +20."

"Advanced to Spirit Cultivator of the Fourth Level."