New life

Dusty was obviously new to Maxim selection as he never selected one in previous life, it was forced in his brain. Though he never regretted it as his mind was not under his control, how can he

regret? He seem to laugh at himself. He guessed this brainfield must be due to my overdeveloped brain which somehow transferred or evolved in this mental form mixing with Azumith system.

As he was lost in his thoughts time passed , he heard someone outside,

" Young Master, I retrieved most of the books available, other batch of books will come tomorrow, Requesting permission to enter?"

It was his maid Shika, Dusty allowed her inside and told to keep books in corner of room. Soon the corner of room was piled up with lots of books. Dusty saw the pile, he was worried how can he finish reading all the books? Won't it take him years like this, even though he don't have anything to do he don't want to waste time like this. Still he picked up one book and started reading, it took him 4 hrs to finish the book. Azumith was gathering data as he read. He ordered his lunch in his rooms and again started reading, soon he was bored or he thought so. In past he never got bored or excited, he had no emotion. After being in this body he sometime felt new feelings. It was did not concern him much so he neglected the thought. Then he asked one of his guard outside to read the book for him.

Guard was first stunned then felt euphoria, felt honored to do something for his young Master. Soon he started reading loudly in firm voice, as Dusty listened while eating. He found it way easier than reading himself. Soon he got an idea why not make few more guard read other books for him, if it works and Azumith can differentiate between voices won't it be super easy with so many guards in this house. Soon he called other guard and told him to read other book. Guard was first confused as why Young Master telling him to read a book while Sui Xi is already reading here, but he never dared to argue as he started reading. Hearing someone else also reading in same room Sui Xi - the First guard who was concentrated fully on reading turned his head to look at guard who was reading, Su xi got nervous, he was ashamed that he did some great mistake when young Master has given him some job for first time, he knelt down,

" Young Master forgive me for my incompetence, I deserve punishment!"

he kowtow while his head touching ground. Dusty laughed out loud watching this,

" You! Why you are not reading continue reading both of you!"

He gobbled up another piece of meat and continue eating. Both guards somehow managed to calm down, still feeling somewhat suspicious due to the weird behavior 'How can he listen if both of us are reading?' but soon started reading. Dusty tried listening as system prompted,

'Ding' Skill Voice recognition Available ! Purchase for 10 Azumith Coins Y/N?

Dusty selected 'Yes' as he continued eating while gathering data. Soon after finishing meal he called all the guards in courtyard to read books for him. He even included some servants who passed by his room while peeking inside finding origin of the loud prayers. Now his room was filled with more than 100 people chanting. He didn't try to listen to anything just kept doing his things, when words fell on his ear, the system automatically sort each book separately according to voice recognition he don't need to do anything. After 4-5 hours Dusty gathered all data in the books collected in the room then he turned to crowd, it was now time to please these people. They will be his future data reader prospects, he need to make them come again so he merrily said,

" All of you have done me this favor, Thank you. Collect 10 Gold coins from Shika tomorrow for each of one, You can even take rest tomorrow if you need, I will inform Granny for you, Now Disperse!"

Then he waved them to leave. Crowd boisterously left while cheering for their young Master's Generosity, this 10 Gold coins were enough to feed their family for month, they never thought they will earn that this easily. So they also forgot about reason for the reading, some even thought that the young Master was checking their skills so they secretly made note to perform better next time if they got opportunity, some were seen rushing towards the direction of town crier's house, as few responsible one went to their post.

Dusty went to rest as it was late in night. In morning Dusty called Shika and told her to remove the books and bring new ones. Shika soon followed his order as she begin moving the books outside, Dusty activated Detection skill on her, system responded.

[ Target : Shika

Brain Age : 68 yrs

Status : Personnel Maid

Mind Power : Body Building Stage 5 ( Digressing)

Wave affinity : 27

Intelligence : 23

]

Dusty know from the data gathered till now that there are various realm of martial art starting from Body Building Stage, Outer Qi Realm, Inner Qi realm each containing 1-10 levels. After that comes Core Building Stage, Inner Palace realm, Outer Palace Realm, Qi Sea realm each containing five stages that are pre-joining, Primary, Middle, High, Full. There were only few Person in whole Dartian Kingdom who crossed the limit of Qi Sea Realm.

The stages after that are rumored to be King Qi realm, Emperor Qi Realm and then God qi realm, data on this stages was so vauge so he didn't know more about this. Finding his maid also cultivating amused him, as he understood the Dartian Kingdom really values Martial Arts. Shika left the room soon to find other books. Dusty went to stroll around the courtyard.

Soon month passed, Dusty continued his reading routine which greatly benefited his guards and servants, they were now his devoted followers. The rumors about Great school of Jiang Family started spreading. Few wandering scholars were spotted sneaking in family courtyard, they were punished and thrown out fanning the flame of rumor. His grandmother first found it weird 'why her muscle brained grandson started studying all of sudden?' though he was listening to others read, for her, it was her grandson studying so she ignored it as he was happy and enjoying life.

She also helped to bring books for him, and personally cooked food for him. Dusty heart was completely won over by the concern shown by the elderly woman. Now he truly considered her as his family or he feels like it. He confirmed the reason for his new emotion must be his new body and old memories. But he accepted it.

So today when he got up and found the breakfast sent by his grandmother he decided to accept her as Maxim and help her achieve her dream whatever it may be. He finished breakfast and went to find his Granny.

Granny was usually working in her study, reading several documents, due to past month's experience Dusty knew it must be regarding converting family business to being merchant. He was again overcame with the new feeling of happiness cum pain after seeing the wrinkled hand continuously rummaging through stack of documents.

She must be feeling it difficult as the Guardian families never did intellectual business. They only provided protection, collected taxes, provided escorts for merchants, provided mercenary services. These kind of jobs were most respected and highly paid, so Guardian families never cared for any other jobs.

In this world he was able to have his own mental states unlike previous one where he was without any feeling, he never felt joy or sadness, even when he died he felt nothing. Even if Kung Lao haven't killed him he wouldn't be able to do anything without order or he thought, but Kung Lao's fear got better of him, he was right in some way as who wants a killing machine roam freely? Now in this world he was able to laugh, feel happy, pity someone, Dusty felt grateful to Kung Lao for Adding new Core rule which resulted in this. Now this has happened 'lets live this' he thought.

He went forward and grabbed Granny's hand who was startled due to sudden appearance of someone. He brought her to chair, he rested his head on her lap like kid and said,

" Granny you don't have to work anymore, I will take care of everything, you just rest, Let me Your Chen'er handle this things from now on!"

Granny moved her hand through his hairs she felt very satisfied looking at grandson acting spoilt. He was behaving like this after so long she thought she returned to time when her house was full of happiness with everyone here, she said,

" My child , Granny feels happy doing things like this. You don't have to worry.Take your time to recuperate, Granny will prepare everything for you to take over."

Dusty listened and he suggested system to take her as Maxim, system prompted after some silence,

'Ding' Maxim Selection Completed!

[ Target : Jiang Shi( Maxim)

Brain Age : 73 yrs

Status : Grandmother

Mind Power : Core Building Stage 3 ( degressing)

Wave affinity : 37

Intelligence : 26

Maxim Goal : Not Known

]

'Ding' Mission completed !

[Host gains 340 Azumith Coins!]

Dusty saw through the details and was confused why her granny's goal was not shown here. He thought it must be because he never asked her. If he wanted to help her he must know the goal. 'He had to make her spill the beans while chatting' so he asked,

" Granny, why do we need to work anymore, we will just quit everything and enjoy on our collected wealth, why not we do that?"

Granny stopped moving her hand through his hairs as her eyes darted through the corridor as she said,

"Chen'er, Granny hopes to see you happy. You need to marry a beautiful girl, give me chance to play with your children. So tell me will anyone give his daughter to someone who is just enjoying on gathered stock without thinking about future? That is why I need to prepare something for you, faster I do this, faster I will see your wife, hu hu... This house need young lady to care of it, granny can't last forever."

Her voice filled with concern for her grandchild and longing for the new member in family. Dusty felt like bomb went of in his head and he immediately stood up and looked at her. He never thought his granny will say something like this, he would never ever thought of girl due to his empty past life, and he never wanted someone like that in this life also. ' Why you asked? why you need someone to latch on you for whole life for few years of 'socially accepted pleasure', he never needed it ( now he may need it due to his new body, but there his way to get it without marrying, right?. From the data in his head he knew the Love, romance people think of are just the momentary metal states which will never last and was not worth caring for. He don't want to be part of the complicated things,but when he saw the update made by System he crumbled from inside.

[ Target : Jiang Shi( Maxim)

Brain Age : 73 yrs

Status : Grandmother

Mind Power : Core Building Stage 3 ( degressing)

Wave affinity : 37

Intelligence : 26

Maxim Goal : To see Jiang Chen having happy married life

]

Dusty saw the Goal and was crying inside, 'why he asked the that question?' Now the system registered it so he had no other way than to complete it. Only way to escape this will be to change maxim. He was making his mind to remove granny as maxim as he knew he can be with granny and take care of her so she will eventually be happy. But destiny wanted something else as system prompted,

'Ding' Maxim brainwaves analysis completed! Maxim remaining lifespan critical!

[ Time Duration for Maxim goal is determined as 7 months ]

Dusty felt like boulder crashed on his chest, this is first time in his two lifetimes he felt universe was unfair to him. He just got feel of having someone of his own and she is going to be snatched away from him. He never felt so helpless as he cannot do anything to save her. He felt indescribable pain coming from his chest as he clenched his chest. He cursed the one who gave him this emotions. 'I was granted emotions to feel this thing?'

Granny saw his condition and panicked thinking his injuries worsened, she shouted for Physicians.

Dusty stopped her frantic calls,

" Granny, No need to call for physicians , I am alright, just little ache, thats all"

Dusty got up as he laughed, he walked out of the study room, but he turned ,

" Granny, I will handle this work from now you just find good bride for me!"

Then he left.

Granny stood there dazed thinking her grandson really grew up. She was so happy as her face blossomed like flower thinking his stubborn grandson who always protested against marriage finally gave in. She laughed joyfully the ordered,

" Brija ! Shika ! Nial ! Come here ! Start decorating mansion, start preparation for best marriage ! My Grandson is finally going to marry, it must be grandest ceremony in whole city! ha ha !"

Servants heard her voice and soon broke out in smile as they went to do preparation.

Granny soon sat down while pondering,

" The second Granddaughter of Shetu Xian is good looking but last time i heard she is quick tempered , nah she is not suitable for my chen'er amm.. the 4th granddaughter of Lin Lio is famous for her beauty and mild nature and she is of good age also"

She soon clenched her fist in determination after some time and made herself busy. Still some servant can hear her mumbling about someone's granddaughter.

Few days went by, it was usual routine of Dusty, while listening to books he also pretended to work for his new business. In truth he never cared about money, but to relieve pressure from his granny he had to do that. Now days he can feel granny's happiness whenever she speaks, she looked more

enthusiastic, so he felt content. He had to somehow make her believe he is really going to start merchant business. But he know reality that these days were very short so he cherished them. Today granny come in study where Dusty was working better to say pretending to work, her steps were so light as you can feel her skipping due to joy, she come to her good grandson

as said,

" Chen'er, granny wish to visit Lin family's Old man Lin regarding their shopping district of 4th Lane of town, you can come with me."

She then paced for sometime and then quickly said,

" His 4th granddaughter is good looking. We can see if she has quality to become your wife"

as she said, she quickly walked to door as she was afraid that Dusty will reject marriage again, as she reached door she turned,

" We will leave in evening so be prepared!"

She left leaving Dusty who was holding some blank sheets in his hand dumbstruck. Still he decided to go as long as granny was happy he will do anything for her.