3. Cultivation Quest

Lu Yang woke up early the next morning, feeling refreshed after a good night's rest. As he looked at himself in the mirror, he couldn't help but marvel at his own reflection. "Two days without a bath was too much. Time to clean up," he chuckled, admiring the handsome and radiant figure that stared back at him.

He went downstairs and greeted his mother with a smile, "Good morning, Mother."

His mother smiled back, but her eyes widened in surprise as she took in the sight of her son. "Lu Yang, you look...," she stammered, unable to find the right words.

Lu Yang's heart swelled with pride as he noticed his mother's astonished expression. "Oh, Mother, I didn't mean to surprise you," he said, trying to sound casual.

"You are simply stunning, Lu Yang," his mother finally managed to say, her cheeks tinged with a blush. "I can hardly believe how handsome you've become."

Lu Yang grinned, "Well, I guess it's the result of my breakthrough to the Core Condensation Realm. Cultivation has its perks, it seems."

As he prepared to leave for the nearby town to buy some daily necessities, the voice of the Supreme Sage System echoed in his mind, "Host Lu Yang, you can purchase daily necessities items from the system in exchange for money. Soaps are relatively cheap. Would you like to buy them?"

"Ah, right! Thanks, System," Lu Yang said gratefully, feeling relieved that he didn't have to worry about finding soap in the town.

He purchased the needed items from the system and headed to the nearby river for a bath. The water felt invigorating, and the scent of the flowers added a touch of serenity to the experience. As he emerged from the water, he couldn't help but notice the brilliance of his own skin, and the way his hair cascaded down like a waterfall, framing his handsome face.

Feeling content with his newfound appearance and recovered body, Lu Yang dressed up and prepared to set out on his journey. As he glanced at the mirror one last time, his mother happened to pass by the slightly ajar door and caught a glimpse of her son.

"Lu Yang...," she thought to herself, a soft blush creeping up her cheeks as she looked at her son's extraordinary beauty and charm. "No, no, he is my son. What am I thinking?" she said shyly in her heart.

Remembering the healing properties of his cultivation breakthrough, Lu Yang checked his body for any injuries. To his astonishment, the once lingering wounds from the powerful beast were completely healed.

With his mind focused on the quest ahead, Lu Yang checked the Supreme Sage System again, exploring its various functions. He noticed that some features were still locked, including martial arts skills, pills mall, meditation, and potion malls. The system mentioned that he could unlock them by increasing his cultivation level.

He asked the system if there were any quests that could provide experience points. To his surprise, a new quest appeared, "Get accepted in the Azure Phoenix Sect. Rewards: 10000 EXP. Penalty: Death. Time limit: 30 days."

Lu Yang's eyes widened with excitement, "This is it! An opportunity to join a sect and gain more experience points."

He shared the news with his mother, who beamed with pride, "Lu Yang, I'm so happy for you. Your dedication is finally bearing fruit."

Lu Yang nodded, "I'll do my best, Mother. I won't let this chance slip away."

Remembering the system's suggestion of joining a sect, Lu Yang asked, "System, can you tell me more about the Azure Phoenix Sect and its master, Fairy Xi Yuan?"

The system provided the details, and Lu Yang's heart fluttered at the thought of meeting Fairy Xi Yuan.

With newfound purpose and determination, Lu Yang set out on his journey to join the Azure Phoenix Sect. As he walked towards his destiny, he couldn't help but feel that his life had taken a momentous turn.

He bid his mother farewell, saying, "I'll be back soon, Mother. Take care!".