C5 So You Are the Third Young Master of the Zhang Family!

His vision sharpened, allowing him to count the legs on the ants scurrying below with crystal clarity.

His hearing had improved dramatically.

But the most profound transformation was his body itself!

As he squeezed his fist, a surge of potent strength coursed through him, creating the illusion that he could topple a burly man with a single punch.

He pulled up his attribute panel.

Host: Bai Piao

Level: Martial Cultivator Nine Star

Cultivation Technique: Heaven Rank Medium Grade, Great Sun Heart Meridian

Martial Technique: None

Attributes: Seven

Astonishment Points: 21

He had ascended from Martial Cultivator One Star to Nine Star, with each of the eight thudding echoes signifying a leap in rank!

This was precisely the kind of support he expected from such a powerful artifact!

As a wealthy man's son with a system to bolster his strength, his dream of living the good life in this world seemed well within reach!

He cast a glance at Doggie, who had likely also achieved Martial Cultivator Nine Star status. Yet Doggie's aura was slightly more intense, hinting at an imminent breakthrough.

"Doggie, keep this fantastic find to yourself!"

"Let's go, keep showing me around the market!"

He was on the cusp of savoring the finer things in life!

Before long, they reached the bustling marketplace, reminiscent of the markets from Bai Piao's former world, brimming with an array of wares.

"This looks interesting."

Bai Piao stopped at a stall where an elder peddled deliciously fragrant buns.

"Shopkeeper, I'll take two. How much do they cost?"

Bai Piao inquired.

"Young Master Bai, please, take them. I wouldn't dream of charging you," the elder replied, his hands trembling as he wrapped the food and handed it over.

"Doggie, settle the bill!"

Bai Piao, no stranger to a good deal, wasn't one to freeload. He strode off, leaving Doggie to pay the vendor.

"They're incredibly tasty!"

Bai Piao savored the treat, his approval evident.

Clearly, the body's former inhabitant had left a mark of respect; not even the shopkeepers dared to charge him.

Doggie took care of the payment and quickly caught up.

"Isn't that Young Master Bai?"

"What's this? You've already had a taste of my discipline, and here you are again?"

A dashing man clad in a long robe materialized before Bai Piao, flanked by several attendants.

"Doggie, who is this guy?"

Bai Piao, finding Doggie to be quite agreeable, inquired directly.

"Young Master, this is the Zhang family's Third Young Master: Zhang Koulai."

Doggie, seemingly accustomed to Bai Piao's odd behavior today, whispered the answer.

"Zhang Koulai? What happened to me this morning?"

Bai Piao recalled the events Doggie had mentioned upon his awakening. Now it seemed likely that Zhang Koulai was involved.

"Young Master, earlier at the tavern, you encountered Zhang Koulai and Miss Lee from the City Lord's Mansion. Zhang Koulai caused you some embarrassment, prompting you to leave in a huff."

Doggie finished his explanation and then added, "Miss Lee is the city lord's daughter, and both you and Zhang Koulai are smitten with her."

Bai Piao gave Doggie a look of astonishment. Doggie was quite astute.

"What's his level?"

"Young Master, he is a Martial Cultivator Eight Star."

Martial Cultivator Eight Star? Zhang Koulai's level of cultivation was beneath his own.

With this thought, Bai Piao stood a bit taller.

"I was trying to place who you might be."

Since they'd had a disagreement that morning, they were clearly adversaries.

"Don't assume you can strut around just because you're the sole heir to the Bai family!"

"My usual courtesy is simply because you're otherwise inconsequential!"