《Cultivation is as easy as stealing hearts》 Transmigrating BANG! "I told you a thousand times!" "You never listen!" "Oh,so now it''s my fault?! "Damn it is!" "Ugh....." Jin Yu woke up to the sound of his parents arguing again. Their voices echoed from the living room, breaking the early morning silence. He lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling, listening. It was always the same¡ªhis mother¡¯s sharp words, his father¡¯s tired retorts. Their unending banters. If it was some years ago,he would be weeping and begging them to stop, but now? ,He felt tired, and he had stopped caring .let them shout all they want. With a sigh, he pushed off the bed and got dressed for school. The shouting didn¡¯t stop. Plates clattered, a chair scraped against the floor. He didn¡¯t bother checking what the fight was about this time. It never mattered. When he stepped out of his room, the smell of freshly cooked rice and miso soup filled the air. Breakfast sat untouched on the table, but neither of his parents even glanced at it. His mother stood with her arms crossed, his father rubbing his temples in frustration. Jin walked past them without a word. Slipping on his shoes, he grabbed his bag and stepped outside the noisy house. The cool morning air brushed against his face as he raised a hand to hail a taxi. One pulled up almost immediately, and he slid into the backseat. "Shenghua College," he muttered. The driver nodded and pulled into traffic. Jin Yu plugged in his earbuds, letting music drown out the world. His fingers scrolled through his phone, aimlessly checking messages he had no intention of replying to. The streets blurred past the window, the steady hum of the car almost lulling him into a daze. Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. Then¡ª A loud screech. His body lurched forward as the taxi swerved violently. A blinding flash. The sharp blare of a horn. And then¡ªeverything went black. ----- A dull ache throbbed in Jin Yu¡¯s head as his eyes fluttered open. ''Blink'' ''Blink'' His vision was hazy at first, the ceiling above him swimming in and out of focus.He blinked a few times, adjusting to the dim, golden light filtering through embroidered curtains. It took him a few seconds to realize something was¡­ off. This wasn¡¯t a hospital!. Slowly, he sat up, his body feeling oddly light. The room around him was vast and elegant, unlike anything he had ever seen. Dark wooden beams lined the ceiling, engraved with intricate carvings of dragons and celestial patterns. The furniture was made of polished mahogany, each piece adorned with delicate gold inlays. A silk tapestry hung on the far wall, depicting a scene of mountains floating above the clouds. The scent of sandalwood lingered in the air, calming yet unfamiliar. Jin Yu swallowed, his heartbeat steady but uncertain. Where am I? His gaze landed on a set of tall doors leading to a balcony. Something pulled him toward them¡ªcuriosity, unease, or maybe the lingering fear that this was all some strange dream. He pushed open the doors. The cool air brushed against his skin as he stepped outside. Then, he froze. A sprawling manor stretched before him, vast and endless. Rows of traditional buildings stood in perfect harmony, their curved rooftops adorned with jade tiles and golden ridges. Crimson pillars supported high archways, each decorated with intricate calligraphy and glowing talismans that pulsed faintly with energy. Cobblestone paths wound between serene courtyards, where cherry blossoms drifted lazily in the breeze. To his right, a towering pagoda loomed over the estate, its peak lost in the mist. The soft hum of running water reached his ears¡ªstone bridges arched over koi-filled ponds, their surfaces reflecting the sky like mirrors. In the distance, he spotted figures moving gracefully across a training field, their robes billowing as they practiced swift, precise movements. Beyond the manor¡¯s walls, far in the distance, a city sprawled across the horizon. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. Towering pagodas and grand pavilions stretched toward the heavens, their rooftops glimmering under the morning sun. Bridges of white stone connected different districts, and markets bustled with life. Even from here, he could see glowing lanterns floating through the air, carried by unseen forces. Jin Yu gripped the balcony railing, his breath unsteady. This isn¡¯t Earth¡­ His fingers trembled. Where the hell am I? Activating the system "This is the second day¡­ It''s not a dream. This couldn¡¯t be more real." Jin Yu sat on the edge of the bed, staring at his hands. No matter how many times he pinched himself, the truth remained¡ªhe wasn¡¯t waking up in his old world. He still remembered the taxi ride, the sudden screech, and then¡­ darkness. When he first woke up here, he had thought it was some elaborate prank. But who would bother playing a joke on someone as ordinary as him? He wasn¡¯t rich, famous, or important. There was no reason for anyone to waste their time on him. And yet, here he was. The room was grand, filled with elegant wooden furniture, delicate silk drapes, and the faint scent of sandalwood lingering in the air. It was warm and inviting, yet entirely unfamiliar. For the past two days, he had barely moved around, hesitant to step beyond the safety of these walls. He had hoped¡ªnaively¡ªthat something would happen, that he¡¯d suddenly wake up back in his cramped room, while the argument of his parents will echo in the whole house.But reality didn¡¯t work that way. "This is messed up¡­ Don¡¯t all those xianxia novels say that when you transmigrate, you inherit the original owner¡¯s memories?" Yet, his mind remained the same. No sudden influx of knowledge, no inherited experiences. He was still himself¡ªjin Yu, a struggling college student from Earth. Frustrated, he ruffled his hair and let out a deep sigh. His gaze landed on the mirror across the room, and curiosity got the better of him. Stepping closer, he studied his reflection. It was undeniably him. Same face. Same features. But there were differences. His hair was longer, cascading past his shoulders, and he wore an elegant robe that felt straight out of an ancient drama. The outfit had an old-world charm, and though he wasn¡¯t one for flashy clothing, he had to admit¡ªit looked cool. Then, a sudden thought struck him. His breath hitched as he shifted his collar and glanced down at his chest. There it was. A familiar brown birthmark. His body stiffened. "This¡­ This is my original body!" Panic and disbelief surged through him. Even if alternate worlds had identical versions of people, shouldn¡¯t small details like birthmarks be different? Even identical twins weren¡¯t that identical. Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down. Overthinking wouldn¡¯t help. "Forget it. I¡¯ve been here for two days, and nothing bad has happened so far. What am I so afraid of? It¡¯s just a strange world¡­ No problem." If he was truly stuck here, then hiding away wouldn¡¯t change anything. It was time to step outside and see this world for himself. But before that¡­ "Where¡¯s my golden finger?" Every transmigrator in stories got some kind of cheat¡ªbe it a system, a divine artifact, or heaven-defying talent. If he was in one of those stories, shouldn¡¯t he have something? Without it, how was he supposed to survive? His life on Earth had already been tough enough. Would this world really be any better? He let out a deep sigh. "My luck can¡¯t be that bad¡­" Shaking off his hesitation, Jin Yu squared his shoulders. No matter what, he wasn¡¯t going to be a coward. With newfound resolve, he pushed open the door and stepped outside. --- If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. Beyond the room was a vast courtyard, filled with illusionary mountains, vibrant flowers, and flowing streams,tall trees curved round the place like formations. The sheer beauty of the place took his breath away. "The family is definitely rich." A satisfied smile crept onto Jin Yu¡¯s face. "I knew my luck wouldn¡¯t be so bad! If I really have to live in this world, at least I¡¯m from a wealthy family. I¡¯d have knocked my head against a wall if it was one of those xianxia novels where the protagonist starts off as a servant." On Earth, he had always wondered how different his life would¡¯ve been if he were born into wealth and not his broken family. Now that the chance had come, he wasn¡¯t about to complain. But then, a troubling thought surfaced. "Hope I''m not one of those third young master with trash talent !" His smile faded. Judging by his luxurious room and expensive clothes, he should be a young master. But for the past two days, something had been bothering him. He hadn¡¯t seen a single servant. No one had brought him food. No one had checked on him. For two days, he had barely survived on the water in his room. He was so hungry he could eat a cow, but his uncertainty had kept him from wandering out. Just as he turned a corner, a figure appeared¡ªa young servant dressed in dark robes, walking toward him. The moment the servant saw Jin Yu, his expression twisted into something unreadable.Then, without hesitation, he bowed respectfully. ¡°Young Master, you finally came out?¡± Jin Yu nodded instinctively. Wait. What? ''Since I¡¯m the young master, why wouldn¡¯t I come out?'' Suppressing his confusion, he reminded himself¡ªspeak less to avoid mistakes. The servant lowered his head, still looking uncertain. Young Master seems different today¡­ But he didn¡¯t dare ask questions. Clearing his throat, Jin Yu decided to act the part. ¡°Walk with me.¡± The servant hesitated but obeyed, silently falling in step beside him. As they rounded another corner, Jin Yu suddenly froze. A small figure stood before him. He nearly bumped into them. For a moment, instinct took over, and he almost scolded them¡ªare you fucking blind? But he stopped himself. Stay low-key. Lowering his gaze, he found himself staring at a plump little girl¡ªaround five years old¡ªdressed in a black gown that made her look like a tiny widow. ''Who is this? My sister? Why is such a cute girl dressed in such ominous colors?'' Before he could think further, a loud, fierce voice interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Brother! I know you¡¯re blind, but I didn¡¯t expect you to be this blind! Didn¡¯t you see me coming?!¡± The little girl puffed out her cheeks, looking absolutely furious. Jin Yu was stunned. What? This cute kid is this vulgar? Just then, a wave of mechanical voice echoed in his mind.giving him a little headache DING! CONDITIONS MET DING! ACTIVATING THE FURY SYSTEM DING! ACTIVATED,SYSTEM WILL NOW BIND WITH THE HOST DING! CONGRATULATIONS,FURY SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY BINDED. DING! WARNING! WARNING! HOST IS TOO WEAK, SYSTEM WILL NOW GIVE HOST A LIFE SAVING ABILITY DING! CONGRATULATIONS, INNATE ABILITY GIVEN, IMMUNITY TO INVADING QI! Jin Yu''s heart pounded. "Fury System?,it even gave me an inmate ability, this is an overkill!" Overwhelmed with excitement, he quickly pulled up the system interface. --- Name: Jin Yu Physique: 8 Internal Strength: 0 Spiritual Cultivation: Nil Cultivation Technique: Nil Innate Ability: Immunity to Invading Qi Fury Points: 10 --- Jin Yu eyes lit up. So, I gain fury points when I make people angry? Jin Yu smirked. This is going to be fun. ¡°Are you mute now? You don¡¯t dare answer me?¡± the little girl shouted again. Fury +20 Jin Yu looked at her small figure and couldn''t help but give a mocking smile, She was just pretending to be fierce, like a tiny angry kitten. A sudden urge to mess with her rose in his heart. "Is that any way to speak to your older brother, huh, little widow?" he teased, pointing at her chubby face. Fury +30 ¡°Who¡¯s a widow?! It¡¯s your father who¡¯s a widow!¡± she shot back. Jin Yu was amused by her fierce attitude,so he crossed his arms and looked at her like he is watching a good show. He then replied "Well, it''s your father that''s a widow, not mine" "Fury +50" Just as the girl was about to retort, a deep, imposing voice cut through the air. ¡°Oh? So I¡¯m not your father?¡± Jin Yu¡¯s body stiffened. Raising his head, he found himself staring at a tall, majestic man radiating authority. Jin Yu gulped. ''who is this scary man ?'' Before he could process his thoughts,a question that left everyone shocked left his mouth "Father¡­?" Then the courtyard fell silent. Even the little girl gawked at him. Then, she ran to the man and tattled, ¡°Father! Brother called you a widow and even said you¡¯re not his father!¡± Jin Yu''s face darkened. ''Vixen! Weren¡¯t you the one who said it first?!'' He scolded her in his mind while he stole a glance at the man that was glaring at him The useless young master While Jin Yu was glaring at his little sister, his expression darkened. That little vixen¡­! But before he could say anything, a suffocating pressure filled the air. Slowly, he turned his head. His father was glaring at him. A chill ran down Jin Yu¡¯s spine. He won¡¯t beat me, will he? ¡°She is¡ª¡± His words were cut off. ¡°Have you cultivated the Sanctum Sword Technique that I gave you?¡± Jin Wei¡¯s voice was sharp, his eyes narrowed as he awaited an answer. Jin Yu blinked. ¡°Uh¡­ what technique?¡± Fury +100 ¡°...¡± Jin Yu was speechless. He genuinely had no idea what his father was talking about. Jin Wei¡¯s expression darkened further. ¡°Then what are you doing out here?¡± ¡°Oh¡­ I was just strolling,¡± Jin Yu replied casually. Fury +150 Then¨CPAH! A ruthless slap sent Jin Yu flying like a ragdoll. His body crashed into a tree, the impact shaking the leaves. ¡°Wooow!¡± Jin Xi¡¯s eyes sparkled with admiration. She looked at her father as if he were a deity. ¡°Strolling?!¡± Jin Wei¡¯s voice thundered. ¡°You useless brat! You don¡¯t even remember I gave you a technique?!¡± Jin Yu¡¯s heart chilled. This man is ruthless! He felt completely wronged¡ªhe truly didn¡¯t remember anything! Forget it. I¡¯ll just pretend to faint. Jin Wei raised his hand again, preparing to send his son flying a second time, when an old voice interrupted. ¡°Brother Jin, don¡¯t be too angry. These kids can be infuriating, but you can¡¯t beat them to death.¡± Kang Jun, an elder of the Kang Family, chuckled as he stepped forward, stroking his beard. The heavens are truly not blind, he thought smugly. How could a monster like Jin Wei have a talented son? Hearing his voice, Jin Wei¡¯s expression twisted further. Fury +50 Jin Yu, still pretending to be unconscious, was stunned. What did I do now?! This crazy man! ¡°Scram.¡± Jin Wei¡¯s voice was dangerously low. Jin Yu didn¡¯t dare stay a second longer. He quickly let go of the tree branch and landed¡ªface first¡ªon the ground. The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. Fury +10 (Jin Xi was furious at his embarrassing fall.) Fury +50 (Jin Wei was even more embarrassed by his son.) Shaking his head, Jin Wei sighed. Can this brat even survive in this cruel world? Jin Yu hurried back to his room and checked himself for injuries. To his surprise, despite how ruthless the slap looked, he wasn¡¯t actually hurt. He smirked. That man is furious at me, but he still held back. Good¡­ he¡¯ll be my personal fury point farm. But wait, didn''t the system give me an immunity to invading Qi or something, anyone with brain can deduct what that means,is that the reason I wasn''t hurt?, whatever, I''ll leave that for now. Thinking of his younger sister, he scoffed. That little vixen only gave me 10 points? So useless and pitiful. Just then, the door creaked open. The servant from before stepped in and immediately dropped to his knees, trembling. ¡°Young Master! I¡­ I¡¯m sorry I didn¡¯t warn you that the Old Master was around!¡± Jin Yu raised a brow. ¡°It¡¯s fine, get up.¡± The servant hesitated before standing, still lowering his head. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°I am a slave. Before I entered the Jin Family, I was called Lin Hao. But after becoming a servant, I can only refer to myself as such.¡± Jin Yu nodded thoughtfully. So even servants lose their names here? ¡°From now on, you¡¯ll be called Haozi.¡± THUMP! Haozi immediately kowtowed, his forehead touching the ground as tears welled in his eyes. ¡°Thank you for the name, Young Master! From now on, my life is yours. If you order me to die, I won¡¯t hesitate!¡± Jin Yu¡¯s lips twitched. What kind of world is this? ¡°Get up,¡± he sighed. As Haozi stood, Jin Yu¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°Let me ask you something.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Haozi straightened, ready to answer anything. ¡°Who was that ¡®Old Master¡¯ you mentioned earlier?¡± Haozi was stunned. what kind of question is that?,has old master beating affected young master''s brain? He hesitated. Then glanced around cautiously before whispering, ¡°He is your father. His name is Jin Wei.¡± Jin Yu¡¯s eyebrow twitched. Oh, so he really is my father. But something didn¡¯t sit right with him. ¡°¡­How old is he?¡± ¡°Fifty-five.¡± Jin Yu''s face stiffened. ¡°¡­You¡¯re joking.¡± ¡°Heaven forbid, Young Master! I wouldn¡¯t dare lie!¡± Jin Yu stared at him, then at the courtyard where his father had stood. Jin Wei looked twenty , even he is eighteen. If they stood side by side, people would probably think they were brothers. This is ridiculous! Shaking off his shock, Jin Yu asked another question. ¡°What about that little vixen?¡± ¡°Vixen?¡± Haozi blinked. ¡°The little girl in black.¡± ¡°Oh! Young Mistress! That¡¯s your younger sister, Jin Xi. She¡¯s seven years old.¡± Jin Yu narrowed his eyes. ¡°Then why is she so rude to me?¡± Haozi froze. He gave Jin Yu a cautious side glance before quickly averting his eyes. ¡°Well¡­ Young Master, you¡­ once spanked Young Mistress¡­¡± Jin Yu was stunned. ¡°¡­And?¡± ¡°So¡­ she holds a grudge.¡± Jin Yu gloated. ¡°Serves her right. She must have been rude.¡± Haozi kept silent. Young Master¡­ you were the one who bullied her first¡­ Jin Yu changed the topic. ¡°What about my mother? I haven¡¯t seen her.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, Young Master. I have never seen Madam before.¡± Jin Yu frowned but didn¡¯t press further. Instead, he stretched lazily. ¡°Alright. Accompany me for a walk.¡± Haozi obeyed, following behind as Jin Yu strolled through the manor. Along the way, Jin Yu continued asking questions. Haozi, eager to please, answered everything. Through their conversation, Jin Yu finally began to understand his situation. ¡ªThis was a Xuanhuan World. ¡ªThe city they lived in was called Louyang City. ¡ªThe Jin Family was one of the three aristocratic families ruling the city. ¡ªHis father, Jin Wei, was a feared figure. ¡ªAnd Jin Yu? He was the only heir to the Jin Family. He had no mother, only his father and little sister. And, most importantly¡­ The previous Jin Yu was useless. He had no interest in cultivation. He spent his days eating, playing, sleeping, and occasionally causing trouble. A grin slowly spread across Jin Yu¡¯s face. Perfect. Since his golden finger required him to anger people, this was the best identity he could have asked for. His carefree life had already made people furious in the past. Now, he would double down. With his Fury System, he would stir up even more trouble. And he would thrive in this world. The art of farming Fury points The Kang Family "Dad, you¡¯re smiling way too happily. Did you finally defeat Old Master Wei?" A beautiful young woman, Kang Li, asked her father, Kang Jun, as he returned from the Jin family estate. "Hehe, defeat? This is even better than a defeat! You should¡¯ve seen Old Wei¡¯s son, Jin Yu¡ªjust like the rumors say¡­ A wastrel. No talent, no cultivation!" Kang Jun laughed heartily, his eyes full of glee. "Really? How can such a powerful man have such a useless son?" Kang Li frowned in disbelief. "Hah! That brat doesn¡¯t even care about cultivation! He hasn¡¯t stepped into the First Human Realm. Give it a few more decades, and he¡¯ll be too old to start!" Kang Jun sneered. "But does that change anything? Old Wei is still powerful. Uncle Lin too." Kang Li wasn¡¯t convinced. No matter how useless Jin Yu was, as long as those two stood at the top, the Jin family remained untouchable. Kang Jun glared at her daughter and retorted "So what? At least I have talented children. Hmph! What does he have?" Kang Jun scoffed, walking away with an arrogant gait, full of schadenfreude. "..." Kang Li was speechless as she watched her father strut off like he had just conquered the world. This old man and his behavior! ----- Jin Yu and Haozi had been walking for over two hours, After stuffing himself at a restaurant¨Ceating like a starving beast ¨CJin Yu finally took a proper look at Louyang One word summed up the city: magnificent. The streets were paved with smooth, polished stone, reflecting the golden light of the sun. Majestic buildings with intricate carvings lined the roads, their rooftops adorned with curved eaves and glistening tiles. Merchants in fine silk robes called out to wealthy patrons, their stalls overflowing with rare fabrics, exotic spices, and dazzling gemstones. The scent of fragrant incense mixed with the aroma of roasting meat, filling the air with a sense of luxury. Noble families strolled through the streets in elegant carriages, their guards standing tall in gleaming armor. Even the beggars¡ªfew and far between¡ªwere dressed better than some middle-class folks back on Earth. Tsk, now this is the kind of city a young master like me deserves! Just as Jin Yu was getting lost in the scenery, a thought struck him¡ªthe Fury System! How could he farm some Fury points? With his little knowledge from earth about transmigration and all those xiaxia novels he often read,he could tell exactly how he would gain fury points, but the issue is whom will he anger? He suddenly thought of something before grinning mischievously and turning to Haozi. "Anyone in this city who has a grudge against me?" Haozi was startled but answered honestly, "Yes, Young Master. You and the Zou family''s Third Young Master don¡¯t get along." "Perfect. Take me to him." "But before that,tell me more about him" Jin Yu¡¯s grin widened. Today was a good day for farming points. After weaving through the streets, they arrived at a grand pavilion. The aroma of fine tea wafted through the air, and the building itself stood tall and elegant. Even Jin Yu had to admit¡ªit was impressive. This world definitely isn''t bad at all. This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. As they entered, a pretty waitress welcomed them. "Welcome, Young Master Jin. Please, have a seat." Jin Yu nodded in satisfaction. Ah, the good life. Being a young master really had its perks. Of course, he had to treat himself accordingly. "Bring me the finest tea," he ordered with an air of superiority, befitting of his status. "Right away, Young Master." The waitress bowed and left After being seated, Haozi discreetly pointed to a scholarly young man sitting a few tables away. "That¡¯s Zou Chen, the Third Young Master of the Zou family." Jin Yu smiled happily as he looked at Zou chen like a gold mine "Good. Go call him over. Tell him to see this young master immediately." Haozi hesitated. Calling over another young master? That could turn messy. But orders were orders, so he reluctantly approached Zou Chen. Meanwhile, Jin Yu was served a fragrant, milky white tea that looked like clouds. He took a slow sip, savoring the taste, and then¡ª "Fury +50" Jin Yu grinned. He hadn¡¯t even seen Zou Chen¡¯s face yet, but the man was already fuming. This was going to be fun. Across the room, Zou Chen¡¯s face had turned a furious shade of red. "Call me over?!" His voice seethed with disbelief. "Does he have a death wish?" Haozi, ever calm, replied, "Please don¡¯t make things difficult, Young Master Zou. My master merely wishes to discuss life matters with you." "Fury +100" Zou Chen¡¯s fingers curled into fists, his rage bubbling. This lowly servant dares to talk to me like this?! But he knew he couldn''t argue with a slave,he had to ask his Master for explanation. With a raging heart,he turned to Jin Yu¡¯s table, and he almost exploded when he saw Jin Yu beckoning him with his finger. ---- Jin Yu took another sip of his tea, watching from a distance. Then, Zou Chen finally turned to look at him¡ªhis eyes brimming with barely contained rage. Jin Yu only smiled and lazily beckoned with a single finger. "Fury +200" "Fury +300" "Fury +400" ''Hah! What a goldmine!'' He exhaled in contentment But, it wasn¡¯t enough. he wanted more. So he called a waitress and whispered, "Serve that guy the worst tea you have¡ªon me." The waitress paled. "B-But, young master¡ª" The scared lady was going to disobey but one glare from Jin Yu was enough to convince her. He was the heir of the Jin family, after all , while the other is just a third young master. So,she scurried off A minute later¡ª CRASH! A teacup shattered violently against the floor. "JIN YU!" Zou Chen roared, his face contorted in pure fury. "Fury +500" Storming over, Zou Chen glared down at Jin Yu, his entire body trembling. "You dare serve me this filth?! Even my dog wouldn¡¯t drink it!" Jin Yu leaned back, calm as ever. "You finally decided to come, my son." "Fury +700" Zou Chen nearly choked on his own breath. His fists clenched, his veins bulging in fury. "You useless waste of the Jin family! Do you want to die?!" Jin Yu chuckled in mischief. "Useless waste ? ,Aren¡¯t you the one still stuck in the same cultivation realm while your younger brother surpassed you? How shameful. Tst tst, really shameful "Fury +900" At that moment,Zou Chen lost all pretense of civility. He pointed a trembling finger at Jin Yu. "A good-for-nothing like you dares insult me?! Do you believe I can beat you to death?!" Jin Yu didn¡¯t even spare him a glance. Instead, he calmly covered his tea with his hand and frowned. "Don¡¯t spit in my tea." "Fury +1000" "..." Haozi was speechless. Why was his young master working so hard to infuriate this guy? There wasn¡¯t even a reward for it¡­ right? Just then, a voice interrupted them. "Zou Chen, stop embarrassing yourself," a soft, elegant voice spoke. A beautiful young woman in a flowing white gown approached. Kang Li. Zou Chen¡¯s expression softened immediately. His anger cooled under Kang Li¡¯s gaze, as if she had cast a spell on him. Kang Li then looked at Jin Yu and frowned. "And you, Jin. There¡¯s no gain in making enemies. You¡¯ll only cause more tension between our families." Jin Yu blinked at her in confusion. "Who are you?" Kang Li face froze "Fury +10" "Fury +500" Zou Chen¡¯s anger flared again. "You dare not recognize Kang Li?!" "..." Kang Li, who had grown up in the same city as Yu, was utterly speechless. "Did you lose your memory, Jin Yu ?" She couldn''t help but ask him when she saw his genuine confusion. Before he could answer, Haozi leaned in and whispered in his ear. Understanding dawned on Zhao Feng¡¯s face. "Oh! You¡¯re the girl who was given to an old man for marriage! No wonder you look familiar." Silence. Then¡ª "Fury +500" "Fury +700" "Fury +10" Even Haozi was a little annoyed,''is that what I said just now?'' "...?" Jin Yu blinked in confusion. "What? Did I say something wrong?" "Fury +700" Jin Yu sighed. "Why is Zou Chen mad, too? I wasn¡¯t even talking about him!" Zou Chen erupted, his anger reaching its peak. "YOU USELESS SON OF JIN! HOW DARE YOU SPOUT SUCH NONSENSE?!" Jin Yu frowned. Wait¡­ Why was Zou Chen defending Kang Li so much? Were they¡ª? Haozi whispered, his face red with embarrassment. "Young Master¡­ Miss Kang Li wasn¡¯t given away. She was proposed to by an old man¡­ but refused." Jin Yu first facepalmed before asking innocently "Oh! That¡¯s how it was. But¡­ isn¡¯t that what I said?" "Fury +599" "Fury +600" Jin Yu grinned internally. Today is a good day. Adding Fury points Jin Yu left the tea pavilion with a satisfied smirk, his eyes gleaming with mischief. The scent of fresh tea lingered in the air, blending with the cool evening breeze. He exhaled slowly, savoring the moment. ''A misunderstanding is even more profitable than deliberate provocation. Looks like I¡¯ll have to disguise my actions as misunderstandings from now on. That Kang Li looked gentle, but her potential is even higher than that Zou¡­ hmm, women''s anger truly knows no bounds, hehe.'' ''Since today has been so bountiful, I¡¯ll calmly add the fury points to myself when I get home.'' Haozi, who was following behind him, finally let out a helpless sigh. "Young Master¡­ why do you enjoy angering people so much?" Jin Yu''s smirk faltered for a fraction of a second. Why, huh? He knew the answer¡ªhis Fury System was his golden finger, his only real advantage in this world. By making people furious, he could accumulate Fury Points and become stronger. But there was no way he could say that out loud. Instead, he shrugged. "What do you mean? I wasn¡¯t trying to anger anyone. It¡¯s not my fault people are so sensitive." Haozi¡¯s face twitched. "Young Master¡­ you were laughing while they got angry." Jin Yu chuckled. "Coincidence." Haozi sighed again, deciding to drop the matter. Jin Yu''s smirk returned, but deep inside, a strange unease settled within him. I need to be careful¡­ The more people I provoke, the more dangerous this gets. But without fury points, I¡¯m just another weakling in this world. For now, he had no choice but to continue. The Jin manor The Jin Manor stood tall under the moonlight, its stone walls exuding an air of prestige. As Jin Yu stepped inside, the familiar scent of sandalwood greeted him. "Haozi, don¡¯t disturb me unless it¡¯s something important. I want to be alone," Jin Yu said, pushing open the door to his room. "Yes, Young Master." The author''s tale has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. Jin Yu nodded and shut the door behind him. The moment he was alone, his mischievous grin stretched wider. He leaped onto his bed, rolling across the silk sheets like a child who had just received a treasure. "What sword technique? With my fury points, I''ll soon be more powerful than everyone else, hehehe." With a flick of his fingers, he summoned the system interface. [System Interface] Name: Jin Yu Physique: 8 Internal Strength: 0 Spiritual Cultivation: Nil Cultivation Technique: Nil Innate Ability: immunity to invading Qi Fury Points: 9,959 Jin Y u clicked his tongue. "Who¡¯s the bastard that left a nine at the end? You can¡¯t even break through to the next number? Weak thing!" The moment he complained, the system responded. "Fury +500" "Fury +700" "Fury +150" Jin Yu burst into laughter. "My farmers are working hard! Keep it up! But who owns this 150? The system really needs to start telling me who contributes these fury points." "Was it my father? He was definitely angry at me earlier. Or maybe that little vixen? No¡­ she¡¯s too weak to give so much. Ah, whatever. Time to add points." Hovering his finger over Physique, he pressed the + sign. Ding! Physique: 8 ¡ú 9 A wave of heat surged through his body, making his muscles feel tighter, stronger. His skin tingled as if energy was pulsing beneath it. "I heard ten is the limit for a normal adult human. What happens if I go beyond?" He pressed + again. Ding! Physique: 9 ¡ú 10 This time, the warmth didn¡¯t fade quickly. It rushed through his limbs, filling every inch of his body with power. His muscles felt denser yet more flexible, his entire form lighter and more refined. Curious, he clenched his fist and thrust forward. Boom! A loud cracking sound echoed through the room. He blinked. His wooden bedpost had splintered where his fist met it. "Oops." He stared at his fist, then at the broken bedpost. "Alright, that¡¯s some serious strength. Maybe I should be careful when shaking hands." Still excited, he pressed the + on Internal Strength. Ding! Ding! Ding! Each increase made his blood feel heavier, yet more energized, like a current of fire flowing through his veins. But after the fifth increase, sweat poured from his forehead. "Damn, this is like sitting in a sauna!" He tore off his robe and fanned himself. After a minute of unbearable heat, a cool wave of relief washed over him, leaving him feeling lighter, faster, stronger. He clenched his fists. This time, as he moved, his body cut through air effortlessly, like a predator built for battle. "This is insane¡­ I¡¯ve never felt this powerful before!" Just as he was about to test his strength again, a knock came from outside. "Young Master, the Old Master sent the Sanctum Blade Technique over." Jin Yu opened the door and took the scroll. He smirked. "That old man still hasn¡¯t given up, huh?" Flipping through the manual, he skimmed through it lazily. Just as he was about to toss it to Haozi, a notification appeared. Ding! Cultivation Technique Added. His smirk deepened. "Just as I thought." He handed the book to Haozi. "Take care of this for me. I¡¯ll look at it later." Haozi hesitated. "Young Master, you should listen to the Old Master and train. No matter what, you should at least have the strength to protect yourself." Jin Yu raised an eyebrow. "Haozi, are you telling me to train? Does that mean you think I¡¯m weak?" Haozi tensed. "No, Young Master! I only meant that¡ª" Jin Yu waved a hand. "I get it. You¡¯re looking out for me. But tell me one thing¡ª" He narrowed his eyes. "If the day comes when I fall into danger, will you stand beside me?" Haozi¡¯s expression hardened. Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee. "Even if I have to put my life on the line, I will protect you!" Jin Yu chuckled, satisfied. "Then I have nothing to worry about. Just don¡¯t die too early¡ªI still need someone to carry my luggage." Haozi blinked, then let out a helpless chuckle. He clutched the cultivation manual tightly. "Young Master believes in me¡­" He bowed deeply. "I will never let you down!" Jin Yu yawned. "Good. Now get out¡ªI want to sleep." As Haozi stepped out, his heart burned with renewed determination. Jin Yu lay back on his bed, smiling. "Cultivation, power, and loyalty¡­ everything is falling into place." The Beating of his life Ding! Ding! Ding! A series of sharp, metallic chimes pierced Jin Yu¡¯s ears, dragging him out of the best sleep he had ever had in both lifetimes. His face twisted in irritation. "Who is the bastard hating on me this early in the morning?! "Don¡¯t you have a happy life? Why take it out on me?!" Jin Yu groaned and turned over, squeezing his pillow tightly. "This is the first time in my teenage life that I¡¯ve slept this soundly¡ªno school, no worries about what to eat¡ªand now some fool has to ruin it?! If I find out who¡¯s responsible, hmph! If I don¡¯t squeeze 10,000 Fury Points out of them, my surname isn¡¯t Jin!" More notifications flooded in. Ding! Fury +1000 Ding! Fury +600 Ding! Fury +850 Jin Yu sat up, rubbing his temples as he groggily processed the absurd influx of points. "Why are they so mad at me this early? Did someone have a nightmare about me?" Unbeknownst to him, the Kang family was in an uproar. At the Kang Manor, situated in the southern part of Louyang City, Kang Li had tearfully recounted Jin Yu¡¯s words from yesterday¡¯s tea pavilion incident. ¡°That bastard dared to say you were given to an old man?!¡± Her mother¡¯s hands slammed the table. Her father¡¯s face darkened. Her older brother cracked his knuckles. ¡°That Jin bastard is getting too full of himself. I¡¯ll teach him a lesson.¡± Back in his room, Jin remained oblivious, still cursing his rude awakening. Knock! Knock! A soft knock came from his door. Jin Yu barely suppressed the urge to lash out¡ªhe was already irritated enough. "Haozi... It has to be him." Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he grudgingly walked to opened the door. "What is it?" Haozi stood there, holding a scroll in his slightly trembling hands. "Good morning, Young Master. The Old Master wishes to see your progress on the Sanctum Blade Technique." Jin Yu blinked. Huh? "Progress? What progress?" Annoyance flared in him. "This old man! He wants me to demonstrate something first thing in the morning? Is he crazy?" He waved dismissively. "Tell the old man to wait. When I cultivate it, I¡¯ll show him." Before Haozi could respond, a sharp, childish voice cut through the courtyard. "How dare you talk about Father like that?!" Jin Yu winced at the shrill voice. ''Not this brat again ''. A small figure stormed out from behind a tree¡ªJin Ni, his annoying little sister. She pointed at him angrily. "I¡¯m telling Father!" Jin Yu massaged his forehead. "This little vixen¡­ she¡¯s like a wicked stepmother from the movies. Always causing trouble but never giving me any decent Fury Points!" Seeing her smug face, Jin Yu suddenly had an urge to spank her. The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation. "You¡ªcome here! I¡¯ll deal with you this morning!" Jin Ni squealed and ran. "Father! Father! Help! Brother has gone crazy!" "Just let me catch you, and I¡¯ll show you what crazy really means!" Jin Yu chased after her. She dashed across the courtyard, her high-pitched cries drawing attention. Just as he was about to grab her, she suddenly ducked behind a tall, muscular figure. "Father! Father!... Uncle Lin! Help me!" Jin Yu froze. The man standing before him was built like a mountain, his muscular frame wrapped in cloth armor. His sharp, hawk-like eyes sized up Jin Yu, his lips twitching into a smirk. Jin Yu narrowed his eyes. Uncle? The man let out a deep chuckle. "What? Has the Old Master beaten you so stupid that you don¡¯t recognize me anymore?" "Huh?" Jin Yu turned toward Haozi for clarification. Haozi ran over, leaned in and whispered, "He¡¯s Old Master¡¯s trusted aide. You can also call him Uncle Lin. He left the manor two months ago on a mission." Jin Yu coughed awkwardly. "Oh¡­ Hello, Uncle Lin." Uncle Lin raised an eyebrow but shook his head. "Tsk, tsk¡­ I¡¯ll have to tell the Old Master to go easy on you. You¡¯ve really turned useless. Have you at least been practicing the fighting stances I taught you?" Jin Yu blinked. "What fighting stances?" Silence. Uncle Lin¡¯s face twitched. Jin Ni giggled. "See? I told you he¡¯s lazy! Father always beats him because he never trains!" Jin Yu glared at her. This brat¡­ one day, I¡¯ll collect interest on all the fury points she¡¯s stolen from me! Uncle Lin didn''t reply but just studied Jin Yu with a calm expression, but something about his gaze made Jin Yu''s instincts tingle with warning. ''Why is this uncle looking at me like I owe him money?'' Jin Yu subtly took a step back, but Uncle Lin¡¯s smirk only deepened. Even worse, Jin Ni suddenly stopped mocking him. Instead, she took a few more steps away, her little face glowing with schadenfreude. Even Haozi stepped back. Jin Yu¡¯s brows furrowed. "Wait. Why are you both backing away?" No response. Instead, Uncle Lin¡¯s smile slowly faded. His casual, almost friendly demeanor shifted. His once relaxed stance became eerily still¡ªlike a beast waiting to pounce. Jin Yu¡¯s heartbeat sped up. ''Why does this uncle suddenly look so dangerous?'' He glanced around, looking for an escape route, but his stomach sank. The courtyard was too open¡ªif he ran, he¡¯d be caught in three steps. That was when he noticed it¡ªthe air around Uncle Lin had changed. The faint morning breeze suddenly felt heavier, thicker. Gulp! Jin Yu swallowed. "I don¡¯t like this¡­" Then¡ª Whoosh! Uncle Lin moved. Jin Yu¡¯s eyes widened in horror. One moment, Uncle Lin was standing still. The next, he was right in front of him. ''What the¡ª?! How is he so fast?!'' A large fist shot toward his face. Jin Yu panicked. His body reacted on instinct¡ªhe jerked his head to the side, barely avoiding it. He felt the wind from the punch graze his cheek. ''Dodge¡ª'' Before he could even process his survival, a second fist buried itself into his stomach. BAM! Jin Yu¡¯s vision blurred. His entire body lifted off the ground. The impact sent him flying backward, and before he knew it, he was crashing to the ground. Pain. It erupted from his core, spreading through his body like fire. His back arched, hands clutching his stomach. His mouth opened, but no sound came out¡ªonly a strangled wheeze. "I¡ªI can¡¯t breathe!" He gasped desperately, trying to suck in air. His limbs trembled. "Am I dying?!" His mind barely had time to process the agony when¡ª A shadow loomed over him. Jin Yu¡¯s dazed eyes widened in horror. Uncle Lin was already on him again. And this time¡ª His leg was raised. A fierce kick was coming straight for his head. Jin Yu¡¯s survival instincts screamed. With a clumsy, desperate motion, he raised his right arm to block¡ª CRACK! "ARRRRRHHHGGG!!" A wave of unbearable pain shot through his entire arm. His bones felt like they had shattered. Tears streamed down his face. "IT HURTS! IT HURTS! IT HURTS!" Jin Yu lay curled up on the ground, clutching his arm, tears streaming down his face. His body trembled, a mix of pain, exhaustion, and sheer disbelief washing over him. ''I... I just woke up! Why am I already experiencing life-and-death tribulations?!'' Above him, Uncle Lin smirked. "Not bad. Your reflexes are slightly better than before." ''Slightly?! I almost DIED!'' Jin Yu glared up at him, anger flickering in his watery eyes. "Is this man even human?!" He wanted to curse him out, but the moment he shifted slightly, a sharp jolt of pain shot through his body. His stomach ached as if a boulder had been dropped on him, and his right arm felt like it had been hammered into submission. Jin Yu gritted his teeth. ''Damn it! Even my father¡¯s slaps never injured me! But this uncle? He¡¯s straight-up trying to kill me!'' ''and where the hell is my innate Ability?!'' ''is it broken?!'' Just when he thought the worst was over¡ª Uncle Lin crossed his arms and casually said, "Alright, enough lying around. You have ten seconds to stand up." Jin Yu¡¯s heart dropped. "What?" Uncle Lin cracked his knuckles. "Your first lesson is endurance. You must be feeling like you''re dying right now, but guess what?" He smirked. "You would¡¯ve already been dead if this was a real battle." Jin Yu¡¯s eyes twitched and he said in hatred with gritted teeth. "NO SHIT! You almost killed me just now!" Uncle Lin crouched slightly, his pressure growing heavier. "Since I¡¯m not actually killing you, you¡¯ll have to endure my training instead." Jin Yu¡¯s body stiffened in horror "Fuck you old bastard, you must want to kill me!." He spat out angrily Uncle Lin ignored his words and continued, his voice casual yet terrifying. "Every week, we will practice endurance. Once you can endure my beatings without collapsing, we will move on to survival training¡ªwhere you¡¯ll learn how to protect your weak spots so you don¡¯t die instantly in battle." Jin Yu felt his soul leave his body. ''What kind of psychopath calls this training?! This is abuse!'' Uncle Lin¡¯s eyes gleamed with excitement. "After that, we will train your reflexes, footwork, and attack power. But for now..." His expression darkened slightly. "Since you still haven¡¯t stood up... Lesson one continues." Jin Yu¡¯s entire body shivered. "FUCK! This devil is serious!" But before he could beg for mercy¡ª Whoosh! Uncle Lin lunged forward. Jin Yu, in sheer terror, scrambled to get up, but his legs buckled. BAM! The next punch sent him rolling across the courtyard. And that was just the beginning. That day, Jin Yu received the beating of his life. A beating he would never forget. All in the name of training! The mysterious feeling Bang! Jin Wei slammed the table, his face dark with fury. "Lin, if you don''t give me a damn good explanation, you won''t leave this room with all your teeth intact!" His voice rumbled like thunder, his fingers clenching into fists. The air in the study seemed to crackle with his barely contained rage. Yet, across from him, Uncle Lin merely leaned back in his chair, unfazed. He held a cup of untouched tea in one hand, his expression calm and amused. "Old Wei," he sighed, shaking his head. "You didn''t even offer me tea, yet you¡¯re already threatening me? Is this how you treat an old friend?" His carefree tone only made Jin Wei angrier. "You¡¯ve been back for a whole day, yet you didn¡¯t come see me first. And instead of reporting your mission, you go and beat up my son?! Do you believe I won¡¯t lop off your head right now?" His killing intent surged, pressing down on Uncle Lin like a mountain. But Uncle Lin simply snorted. "Hah! Go ahead, try it. Let¡¯s see if you have the guts." Jin Wei''s eyes twitched. This bastard¡ª! He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. "Even if Yu¡¯er is useless," he muttered, voice laced with frustration, "he is still my son. Who gave you the right¡ª" "Sigh! Old man, why are you acting like I chewed a piece of his flesh?" Uncle Lin interrupted, rolling his eyes. "I was just testing his skills. Do you really want to wait until he¡¯s a helpless waste before you decide to train him properly?" Jin Wei fell silent. He recognized that look in Lin¡¯s eyes. It was the same look they both had decades ago¡ªwhen they were just two desperate young warriors fighting to survive in a ruthless world. "Lin..." Jin Wei exhaled deeply. He understood his friend¡¯s intentions. But when he remembered his son¡¯s agonizing cries, the way Jin Yu¡¯s body had been swollen and bruised, his heart clenched with guilt. Uncle Lin softened his tone. "Yu¡¯er wouldn¡¯t want his mother to see him like that." Jin Wei¡¯s gaze darkened. A shadow of pain and sorrow flickered through his eyes. Seeing this, Uncle Lin quickly changed the topic. "As for Jin Ni, I¡¯m still finding the best place for her." Then, his voice grew solemn. "Both your children must surpass your legacy, Wei. It¡¯s a must." Jin Wei remained silent. Then, after a long pause, he finally asked, "How is the Dark Field?" Uncle Lin¡¯s expression turned grim. "Ten years¡­ if luck is on our side. If not¡ª" He didn¡¯t finish his sentence, but Jin Wei already knew. Ten years. In a cultivation world, that was barely any time at all. Jin Wei clenched his fists. "What about the other old men?" "They¡¯re more than ready." "Good." Jin Wei¡¯s tone was low and heavy. After a moment, he let out a long sigh. "You should rest. You¡¯ve worked hard." If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. Uncle Lin smirked. "Spare me the formalities, old man. This is our responsibility." With that, he stood and walked away. --- Jin Yu lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. The room smelled of medicine and pain. His body ached all over, but the physical pain was nothing compared to the weight in his chest. ''Did those novels lie to me?'' (??) A tear rolled down his cheek. ''Aren¡¯t young masters supposed to live carefree lives? Drinking wine, spending money, being arrogant? Why is my situation so different?'' ''I¡¯ve been beaten twice since I arrived. Twice! I didn¡¯t sign up for this!'' His hands trembled. He wanted to scream. He wanted to leave. ''I just¡­ want to go back to Earth.'' ''I can¡¯t endure this every week. I just can¡¯t.'' His chest tightened, but before he could spiral any further¡ª "Young Master, please stop crying." Haozi¡¯s choked voice cut through the silence. Jin Yu turned his head slightly and saw the boy¡¯s tear-streaked face. "Uncle Lin has always been ruthless on the battlefield," Haozi continued, sniffling. "This is just¡­ the first time he¡¯s been this harsh on you." Jin Ni, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke. "Didn¡¯t I tell you to be serious about cultivation?" Her voice was quiet, almost guilty. "Now, Uncle Lin has gotten mean to you." For once, she didn¡¯t sound mocking. Jin Yu shut his eyes. His emotions were in turmoil, but there was one thing he was sure of. "When will my body recover?" "Three days, at most. I took the best medicine in the pharmacy." Haozi¡¯s voice was gentle, but he seemed worried about Jin Yu¡¯s cold tone. Jin Yu nodded slightly. "Okay. You both can leave." They hesitated, but eventually, they left the room. Jin Yu stared at his Fury Points. > Fury Points: 10,109 He felt nothing. No excitement. No joy. No smug satisfaction. Just cold determination. With a single thought, he began adding points. Ding Sanctum Sword Technique: Initial Stage reached. Ding Sanctum Sword Technique: Beginning Stage reached. Ding Sanctum Sword Technique: Mid Stage reached. Ding Sanctum Sword Technique: Late Stage reached. Ding Sanctum Sword Technique: Peak Stage reached. The moment he hit the peak stage¡ª BOOM! A thunderous roar erupted inside him, as if a dam had burst open. A violent surge of energy crashed through his meridians like an unstoppable tidal wave. His bones vibrated, his muscles stretched, his blood ignited. Jin Yu¡¯s body arched as a force beyond his control slammed into his very core. His veins bulged, glowing faintly, as if something ancient and powerful had awakened inside him. His vision blurred¡ªthen sharpened. Every sensation in his body amplified tenfold. He could hear the faintest shift in the air, feel the smallest tremor in the ground beneath him, sense the steady rhythm of his own heartbeat¡ªexcept¡­ it was no longer the same. Thump. Thump. Thump. The steady rhythm of his heart had changed. It was deeper, stronger, heavier. Each pulse sent a shockwave through his body, like the beat of a war drum echoing in the distance. And his breath¡­ His breath was no longer just air. Each inhale pulled in a refined, pure energy, weaving itself into his very being. Each exhale felt like releasing a force that could cut through steel. Then, the real transformation began. His flesh trembled as his body reconstructed itself from the inside out. His wounds shrank at a terrifying rate, bruises fading into flawless skin. His muscles tightened, not growing bulkier, but becoming more defined¡ªlean, sharp, controlled. His spine straightened, his posture shifting naturally into perfect balance. Jin Yu lifted a hand, staring at his palm. His skin looked the same¡ªyet different. There was a strange clarity to it, as though his body had shed something unnecessary, leaving behind a version of himself that was closer to perfection. He clenched his fist. And power pulsed beneath his skin. A new awareness flooded his mind¡ªhe knew how to wield the technique. The knowledge had been seared into his soul, as if he had spent decades mastering it. Jin Yu let out a slow breath. His body had changed. But so had he. Slowly, he stepped toward the mirror. His movements were silent. Unnaturally silent. Not because he was trying to be¡ªbut because his body had reached a level of control he hadn¡¯t possessed before. Standing before the mirror, he unwrapped his bandages and dropped his robe. What he saw stunned him. His reflection¡­ wasn¡¯t the same. His body was no longer swollen or bruised. His skin was smooth and unblemished, his form lean but powerful. But it wasn¡¯t just his physical appearance that had changed. It was his presence. He looked¡­ calm. Too calm. It wasn¡¯t the calm of inexperience, but the calm of a storm before it strikes. A chilling realization settled in his chest. "I¡­ feel like a sword." The thought sent shivers down his spine. Before he could dwell on it further, a strange itch crawled into his fingers. An urge. He lifted his hand. A gentle, cool breeze followed the motion, wrapping around his palm. It was soft. Controlled. Yet beneath that gentleness, he could feel it¡ªa sharpness hidden within. Like the air before a blade strikes. His breathing slowed. He lowered his hand and placed it against the mirror. For a second, nothing happened. Two seconds, nothing happened Three second, nothing happened....