Start training

"" = speech

'' = thought

[] = system

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*Icitra Pov*

"Alright kid. Lets start your training."

It was currently early morning, a few hours after sunrise. I was sitting on a bolder in a meditative position, still wearing the robe and mask from yesterday. I figured since they only have 17 hours left, I may as well make the most of them.

Kiba was sat on the floor below him, grumbling as usual.

"What do you know about cultivation?" I asked, though I wasn't expecting anything.

His face changed to one of concentration as he thought about my question, I guess he either picked up a thing or two from his time on the streets, or he learned it even before that.

"People absorb Qi from the air and use it to gain super powers."

'Never mind, he's an idiot. He looks so pleased with himself too.'

[Pfft]

"*Sigh* Well, you're not wrong per se, but you're definitely an idiot"

"YOU'RE AN IDIOT, YOUR WHOLE BLOODLINES AN IDIOT."

'THIS. DAMN. BRAT.

"GAH, shut it and listen brat. Cultivation is the process of absorbing the spiritual energy of the surroundings, into us, and using it to cultivate ourselves into higher beings. Do you understand?"

"Thats literally what I just said."

"No, you saying cultivation gives you superpowers is the same as saying the sun is just a big light in the sky. You're not wrong, but you are also no where next to being right either.

Cultivation is a journey, and you must understand each step you have taken to proceed to the next one.

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[Ding* Taught Kiba, the essence behind cultivation]

[Reward: ... 50 points]

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'Only 50?'

[You only taught him what cultivation is, not how to do it. He's unable to actually do anything with that information]

'I see'

"So, what now? Do I just... cultivation?" He asked and I nearly laughed.

"Cultivate. And yes, I'm going to teach you the basics of it now. After you have learned that, I will give you a cultivation technique that you should practice every day. If you slack of, I'll kick your ass, understand?"

"Heh, I'll just cultivate to be stronger than you and then leave you in the dust stupid old man."

'Again with the old man. I'm only 35 mentally. Even in my old life I was considered to be just past my prime.'

[Bwahahaha]

'OH SHUT IT'

"If you're capable of that, do it, it will only mean I'm the greatest teacher to live. BUT, until then, you're just a troublesome Kid, who doesn't know how to do anything but run his mouth and growl like a puppy"

"I'M A WOLF" He screamed. It was even accompanied by a little growl.

"Ahahahaha, sure kid. Now let's start. First sit like I am."

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*3rd person Pov*

After Icitra showed him the correct way to sit, Kiba was now waiting for his next instructions.

"Good. Now close your eyes. In every being capable of cultivation, meridians run through their entire being. Think of them like channels. They flow through your entire body, but they always link back to your heart. These meridians are the key to your cultivation, because they are what sends Qi to your entire body."

"Not everyone's Meridians are the same. My Meridians and yours are different, but they decide what elements you can use. Your elements are that of ice and lightning.

"Really?" Kiba asked, even his tail was wagging.

"Yes, you have both elements but for now focus. You must remember how important your meridians are. If you ever damage them, your cultivation may be destroyed, so always be careful of anything involving your meridians" Icitra said and Kiba gulped at the seriousness of his tone before quickly closed his eyes again.

[Ding*]

"Focus on your breathing, slowly breathe in, take as much air as your body allows. Now breathe out, empty your lungs. Now repeat this repeatedly, but this time, try to sense the spiritual energy around you. It's everywhere and everything. Keep going until you can sense it."

After giving his advice, he began cultivating on his own. It took him around 3 hours to sense Qi for the first time, which in actuality is monstrous. Sensing Qi does not depend on talent but comprehension, and because he read a lot of novels in his previous life, he had a certain idea on what to look for.

After 5 hours, he looked down to something that astonished him.

[Pf..pfft.. Bwahahhahah]

The kid was asleep.

"WAKE UP"

"AAHHH ATTACK"

Kiba woke up with a scream and instantly jumped to his feet before realising what had happened.

He slowly looked up to see Icitra looking at him with a scary glint in his eyes. All the hairs on his body shot up, before he himself turned around and took off running as fast as he could.

Well, that was the plan at least, as soon as he took one step forward, he felt his feet leave the floor and he was once again subjected to being dangled like a puppy.

"Hehehehe" and the laugh Icitra released felt like the theme song that signed his death certificate.

"It seems you got bored huh brat. Here I am being a saint and going out of my way to teach you and your out here falling asleep. Let's do this a different way then shall we, you're going to run 50 laps around the house, and you're not allowed any food until you do so, understood?"

"B-But-"

"Hmmmmmm?"

"HAI"

"Good, off you go!"

And of he went. Running like his life depended on it around the house.

[Don't you think you're being too hard on him? I kinda feel bad]

Icitra watched as the kid ran with his tail between his legs. He looked like an abandoned puppy.

*Sigh* "It's necessary. I don't know what it is that caused him to be this annoying, but it's not going to be good for him further down the line.

His competitive spirit will, but his haughty ass attitude wont. The kid wouldn't even accept help from someone trying to save his life, I understand his trust issues, but he didn't even consider it, he would rather die in an alley than receive help.

I don't want him to end up dead one day because he refused help from someone. I'll beat the damn trust issues out of him myself ahahahaha."

['Hais if anything, you're just gonna give him more of them']

"Huh, you say something?"

[no]

"Well anyways, I don't expect him to complete all fifty laps, I'm just gonna tire him out. That way, when he cultivates, his body will need Qi a lot more, so, it should be easier to sense it. I'm sure he'll give up after ten or so laps."

[Naruhodo. But master, why are you still wearing them clothes? You don't need them now, right?]

"Hmm? Oh yeah, I figured I'd make the most of them but there isn't really a point now is there."

After saying this, he took off both the robe and the mask and placed them on the floor beside him. He was just about to continue his conversation with Lora when:

*Thud*

He looked towards the direction of the house and saw that Kiba had fallen over. He was led on his stomach but was looking straight at him.

"Hmm? Are you tired already?" He asked. "That was faster than I thought." Though he whispered the latter part. However, Kiba shook his head and got up, intending to start running again.

"Don't tell me?... you saw my face and realised that I'm actually 100 times better looking than you will ever be, not some ugly old man?" Icitra asked and Kiba, once again, tripped over his own feet and fell causing Icitra to burst out laughing.

"Pfftt HAHAHAHAHA. THAT'S HILARIOUS!"

[BWAHAHAHA] Even Lora found it funny.

Kiba, however, was embarrassed and turned around with a red face. "S-Shut up, you're still ugly and extremely annoying, I bet you'll remain single forever old man."

"HAHAHAHA, sure kid. There is no need for you to be jealous, I'm sure someone will find you handsome one day. Maybe a few hundred years from now, you'll have to cultivate hard though or you'll grow old and even uglier"

'THIS. DAMN. OLD. MAN.'

"Just wait until I become strong enough, I'll break your nose"

After he said this, he continued to run, though this time he seemed to put in twice the effort. Icitra continued to laugh for a few minutes, and he was using that as motivation to run faster and faster.

Surprisingly, he even managed to complete all fifty laps before collapsing into a panting fit. Icitra showed up at the side of him while giggling at his state.

"Quickly start cultivating kid. Your body needs nutrients and Qi is the greatest nutrient you can give it. Try to control your breathing and focus on what you're inhaling."

Kiba listened to him and dragged himself into a sitting position before trying to sense the Qi around him and, after 30 minutes, he was finally able to sense something.

Whenever he closed his eyes previously, everything went dark. But now, he can sense little golden lights floating around him. He couldn't believe his eyes, it's like ten million fire flies lighting up the world. It was beautiful.

"Master, I see it." It seems he was so absorbed in what he was seeing, he didn't even realise what he had called him.

"Good. Now, will it towards you. Towards every pore in your body and absorb it. Don't force it, just guide it towards you, with your mind"

Kiba began trying to do so. He didn't really know how to do it, so he just asked.

'Can you come to me?'

...

'Please'

.....

'Pretty please?'

...

"AH. It worked!"

It did indeed. The spiritual energy actually listened to him and rushed towards him, attempting to fill his body with Qi.

"Already? Well, quickly guide it through all your meridians and then finally, into your heart. Once you complete this cycle 100 times, you will reach the first stage."

"Ok"

Kiba, once again, asked the Qi instead of willing it.

'Ahem, please follow the path of my meridians 100 times and then go into my heart.'

And once again, it obeyed. Meanwhile, Icitra was watching Kiba's progress and was slightly surprised.

"He seems to have good control over Qi. I wonder why it took him so long to sense it then?"

[Ding*]

"Hmm? OH Lora, what was the alert? and the one from before?"

[You finally remembered master, here]

[Ding* Taught Kiba about meridians]

[Reward: 1000 points]

[Ding* Helped Kiba start his cultivation journey]

[Reward: 5000 points]

"So many?"

[Umu Umu. It's because of how important they are. Meridians are essential for EVERY cultivator, and you taught him about them and warned him about what would happen if they're damaged. Then you helped him start his journey as a cultivator, thus changing his fate. If you hadn't interfered, he would have died in that alley, but now he will start on the path of cultivation and that's all thanks to you.]

"Hoh, so the more I change their life, the more points I get?"

[Exactly]

"So, I have 6100 points?"

[Yup, would you like to open the shop?]

"Yeah"

{..Accessing Shop... Ding*]

---------SHOP---------

-Accessories - Objects and items. E.g., weapons, clothes.

-Physiques - Different Physiques rated from earth to celestial

-Bloodlines - Different bloodlines from powerful creatures rated from earth to celestial

-Meridians - Different meridians with powerful elements rated from earth to celestial

-Upgrades - Upgrade your current skills, talents and abilities

-Insights - Gain insights into skills, abilities and even Dao.

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"Let me have a look at some bloodlines since I don't have one."

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-Heavenly Phoenix of Eternal Ice - The bloodline of the heavenly immortal Phoenix who wields Eternal Ice. Ice so cold it is said to never melt.

Price - 1,500,000 points

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-Dragon God of War - The bloodline of the being known as "The Dragon God" renowned for his extraordinary physical capabilities. A single punch can break the very atmosphere itself.

Price - 1,500,000 points

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-All knowing Unicorn - The bloodline of the Unicorn possessing three eyes. The being said to be able to see everything under the heavens.

Price - 1,000,000 points

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-Immortal Hydra - The immortal hydra capable of regenerating from a single cell. You cut off one head, and two will take its place.

Price - 1,000,000 points

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-Supreme Elf - The bloodline as pure as the progenitor of the elves. Grants extreme control over all types of energy and heightened spiritual sense.

Price - 1,000,000 points

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-God Slaying Fenrir - The wolf known to have slain a God with his claws that can sever anything, including space itself.

Price - 500,000 points

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Supreme Dwarf - The bloodline as pure as the progenitor of the dwarves. Grants extreme strength and extreme resistance to physical attacks.

Price - 500,000 points

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"L-Lora... WHY THE HELL ARE THEY SO EXPENSIVE"

[AHHH MASTER DON'T SHOUT AT ME]

"Explain!"

[Of course they're expensive master. They're heaven grade bloodlines. They're something people would willingly slaughter millions to obtain. Each one brings numerous abilities and each one is at 100% purity. Each one would allow even the least talented mortal to become an immortal as long as they put in effort.]

"What about the Fenrir bloodline? Why is it so cheap compared to the rest?"

[Because it's not as beneficial to you as the rest would be. The phoenix bloodline gives you control over Eternal Ice, the dragon bloodline boosts your physical abilities beyond measure, even the hydra bloodline gives you incredible regenerative abilities.

And these are just the main boosts too. The Fenrir Bloodline, however, isn't suitable to you because you don't have claws or any beastly traits. While it would boost your physical abilities and senses massively, it's not worth it compared to the dragon bloodline.

It's the same with the dwarven bloodline, it wouldn't mix well with your elven bloodline, so it's not recommended. Unless of course, you buy a bloodline merger from the store, but that's also expensive and it would be cheaper to buy a better bloodline]

"So, it would be more suitable for Kiba? He already has it doesn't he, though it's only at 35% purity"

[Then you can just upgrade it or purify it. It's a lot cheaper than buying a new one. It would cost around.... 175,000 points.]

"GAH, Lora, you're killing me here!"

[Stop being so dramatic, these are HEAVEN grade. The gains will be unbelieve.]

"What about Celestial grade then? How much more expensive are they"

[A LOT more, but they are unbelievably more powerful and rare. Each one grants limitless potential. I'll show you an example. This is a Celestial grade physique not bloodline.]

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--Origin of Chaos--

A physique said to contain the very origin of Chaos itself. Converts all Qi to Chaos Qi making it 5 times more destructive, Chaos Qi also constantly refines physical body until it becomes nigh indestructible. Contains the law of chaos.

Price - 5,000,000 points

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"Holy shit, KIBA! 1000 PUSH UPS RIGHT NOW"

[Ah, he's gone mad]