Chapter 7: "Thank You" and the Eve of Awakening

*swish**swish*swish*

[Host, the target is near]

"Hmm"

The forest area, Extreme north, a young boy was jumping from tree to tree. The boy had a strange purple eye with 6 black dots rotating around the middle. It was an amazing sight to see as the boy was jumping from tree to tree with only a leg and a huge black stick replacing the lost leg.

Training continuously, Nian Zhen was becoming much more powerful than many others of his age. He was becoming more flexible and agile as the day went by totally ignoring the fact that he was missing a leg.

It had already been more than 11 months since Nian Zhen started to train. Due to his growing appetite, most reserved food stuff was already cleared out by him at the 5th month.

After finding out his true identity, Nian Zhen completely immersed himself in reading the scriptures that were passed down from The Ancient Dragon Clan. It seems these scriptures were hidden by Nian Zhen's ancestors before they were cursed, which they managed to reclaim after getting rescued.

Nian Zhen benefited a lot from those. Many info that were barely available during the DD4 were already fully understood by Nian Zhen. Nian Zhen was also getting used to the Samsara Eye as he used it to decipher many ancient codes that his tribe could not decipher at all.

Currently, Nian Zhen is hunting for his bedtime meal.

[Host to the left]

"That damned beast has poisoned me for who knows how many times already. I will stew it alive when I find it."

[Host would you like to learn the recipe for porcupine soup?]

"Hmm that is a good idea. Teach me later." An evil smile flashed in Nian Zhen's face after hearing Enron.

[But you should be thankful to that beast. It allowed you to get the skill "Absolute Contaminant Immunity"]

"That's why I am sparing it by only stewing it alive."

[....]

*Chiii*

A sharp sound pierced Nian Zhen's ear as he easily avoided the Poison Quill Porcupines attack. Due to regular combat training, Nian Zhen was able to fully master the basic abilities of the Samsara Eye.

Being able to see anything in the cellular level, Nian Zhen pierced the body of the 10 year old Poison Quill Porcupine using the black receiver.

[Host is becoming more and more abnormal.]

"Did I hear something, Enron?"

[I suggest the host forage the meat immediately. The meat of the poison porcupine is very delicious. It will attract many unwanted beasts.]

"But I wanted to cook it alive...Sigh!"

Heeding the warning of Enron, Nian Zhen foraged everything at a fast pace. Even though Nian Zhen used a fast speed, the final product was still in perfect condition due to the Eyes.

"It was a right choice to choose Samsara Eye rather than The Copy Wheel Eye huh"

Back at the cave, the blue green light flickered on the lake surface as night approached. Nian Zhen was stewing the meat as he prepared the soup broth, already covering his eyes with a black cloth.

During this time Enron had fully helped Nian Zhen learn different things allowing him to survive in a much better condition.

[After all I have done for the host, I think I am eligible to receive a Thanks]

"Hmm I didn't quite catch that Enron?"

[Nothing Host. It's just that the Soup is getting overcooked]

"Shit! Forgot about it"

A peaceful environment followed the conversation between the two, Nian Zhen gobbling every bit of meat from the 4-meter long body of the Porcupine.

"Ahh that was heavenly"

"Let's check today's progress shall we. Enron, show me my Status"

[Host: Nian Zhen Lv:0]

[Age:5+ Gender:Male]

[Martial Soul: Not Awakened

Spirit Skills: N/A

Abilities: Samsara Eye(16%), Alchemy/Transmutation(49% Mastered), Cursed Energy Manipulation(Requires Martial soul)

Active Skills: Art of Dual Wielding(100% Mastered), Elemental Manipulation(69% Mastered), Material Burst(44% Mastered), One-Blade Rakshasa(34% Mastered)

Passive Skills: Autumnal Breathing Arts(Constant/M), Cooking(M), Maximum Concentration Capacity(M), Absolute Contaminant Immunity(M), Art of Absolute Integrity(M)

|INVENTORY| |MAP|

[One-Blade Rakshasa: Shutting down all of the hosts five senses along with all the bodies' function such as being able to breathe, the body musters all the strength that he had within himself for a single minute, which strengthens the host almost over a hundred-fold for a single swing. The User becomes unable to move for a certain time period if this skill is used.]

[Absolute Contaminant Immunity: The user is immune to poisons, toxins, venoms, viruses, bacteria, parasites, pathogens, allergen, etc.]

[Art of Absolute Integrity: The user is able to replicate a certain species completely. For this the host must have absolute understanding of that species and a part of the species body.]

"Good, the abilities are finally coming together. But I still think that learning the One-Blade Rakshasa would not be beneficial. The weakness is too much."

[The host must understand that any strength comes with a weakness. Not everything is perfect in the universe.]

"...."

"By the way, who was the unlucky human that died in my parents hand. I don't think they could acquire this bone without killing the human or am I thinking too much?" Nian Zhen said, looking at the pendant with a finger bone, possibly from a human as Nian Zhen found it in a box alongside the Absolute Integrity Art.

[It doesn't matter who or where this bone came from. The host must know that tomorrow is the death anniversary of the host's parents.]

"You really killed the mood dude….But if tomorrow is the anniversary then won't I be turning 6 year old tomorrow?"

[Yes Host. From the book Aunt Tao left behind, the process of awakening your dragon bloodline has been fully decoded last week. If succeeded the host will acquire a Martial Soul.]

"So the time has come huh...I should get ready. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day. Are we gonna integrate the bone as soon as I awaken?"

[Yes Host. When the host will just be awakening, the raw spirit power will gather around to aid the host. If during the awakening the host is able to fuse with the spirit bone, the process will be much easier.]

"Is that so. How long will it take?"

[Around 3 days minimum. If longer it may take up to a week. It is suggested that the host go visit his parents resting place before starting the awakening.]

"Hmm." Nian Zhen nodded.

"Guess I should probably call it a day. I will rest as much as I can."

[Yes Host.]

Nian Zhen went towards the wooden stone bed he had created using alchemy. From the feathers from the Ice Cuckoos, Nian Zhen had made a bedding, Pillow and a blanket so that he could sleep comfortably. Many other basic facilities that Nian Zhen needed for his daily use were also built in the cave.

Laying down on the bed after changing his clothes, Nian Zhen spoke some trivial words with Enron.

"By the way before going to sleep there was one thing I needed to say to you Enron." Nian Zhen suddenly said.

[?]

"Thank you for what you have done to me till now and being there for me when I needed you, partner. Good night." as soon as Nian Zhen said this, a slow breathing voice was heard from his mouth.

[....]

[You are welcome Host and Thank You too.]