Bed Sheets Acquired.

Alex wandered through lively streets city, his eyes scanning for spot to grab some bed sheets.

"Hey, old-timer. Mind telling me where to score some seriously comfy bed sheets?" Alex hailed an elderly passerby.

"Sure thing, kiddo. Head down this road to Zheng's clothes shop. You'll find what you're after, just a couple of clicks north," the old man shared.

"Thanks a bunch, Grandpa," Alex flashed a grateful smile and followed the indicated path.

--

"Dang, people here are really into their temples, huh?" Alex observed a grand temple named Zheng's Cloth Shop, adorned with intricate carvings and displaying a plethora of elegant dresses.

He stepped inside.

The store was a sight to behold, shelves brimming with an array of dresses. It kinda reminded him of thrift shops from his past life – a quirky touch for a place like this.

"Anybody home?" Alex called out.

"Hey there, cultivator. How can I assist you?" A beautiful young woman approached him with a friendly grin.

"Hey, how's it going? I'm on the hunt for some top-tier bed sheets – the ultra-comfy kind," Alex greeted her with a laid-back smile.

"Got just the thing. Follow me," the young woman led Alex to a shelf that practically screamed 'super comfortable'.

"Here you go, Sir Cultivator. Take your pick, and don't hesitate to call me over if you need help," she said before heading off.

Alex browsed through the sheets, taking them out one by one. "(No surprise here, but wow, this world's craftsmanship seriously needs an upgrade.)" Even without being a sewing whiz, he could tell these sheets were the work of an amateur, especially compared to his previous life.

About to choose a random comfy-looking one, something caught his eye at the bottom of the shelf.

"(A sewing needle? Seriously?)" He spotted a sewing needle amidst the sheets.

Without any warning, Alex suddenly yelped, "(Ouch!!!)" as the needle managed to prick his finger. "(Really? My body's tough as nails, and yet this puny needle gets me?)"

As he glanced at the needle, a droplet of blood landed on it.

"Need any help, Sir Cultivator?" The young woman swiftly approached.

"Yeah, check this out – found this thing here. You guys gotta watch out for hazards like this. Imagine a little baby getting poked," Alex cautioned as he handed her the needle.

She took it without hesitation. "Of course, we'll definitely be more careful. And by the way, you're bleeding, Sir Cultivator!" She noticed his healing finger.

"Heh, no biggie. Look." Alex demonstrated his finger's healing process – not too fast, but fast enough to witness.

"Nice. So, did you decide on the sheets, Sir Cultivator?" she asked.

"Yep, this one's coming home with me," Alex handed over his choice.

"Perfect, let's finalize the payment."

Alex headed to the table by the entrance, casually tossing the money. Task accomplished, clueless about the tiny chaos he inadvertently set off.

The needle in the young woman's hand emitted a faint glow.

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"Man, this city sure knows how to light up the night." Alex grinned, taking in the vibrant lights from the houses and the bustling market. "Inner Cect City's the place to be."

With a chuckle, he continued on his way.

He couldn't resist the temptation of some bushes laden with fruits and berries along the path.

"Score!" Alex treated himself to a fruity feast.

--

"Feels more like home each day." Alex entered his place, setting up the atmosphere with some stone lights that flickered like little flames.

He sprawled onto his bed, spread out the new sheets, and got comfy. This was the life.

Time for a quick detour to the Inner disciples' bathhouse.

"Oh yeah, gotta love these bathhouses." Alex practically melted away his stress.

Ten minutes later, all refreshed and ready to hit the sack, he decided to skip the leveling-up routine tonight. Too much hassle, not enough fun.

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Midnight.

Alex was deep in slumber, snuggled under the covers, blissfully unaware of the unexpected guest about to make an entrance.

A shadow glided in, sneaking through the place and making a beeline for Alex's room.

And that shadow? None other than Lan Ying.

"Shadow Infiltration Technique – killer move." Lan Ying marveled at his ninja skills, observing Alex sleeping soundly.

"No fancy energy shields, and the guy's just catching some sleep instead of going all-out on cultivation. Definitely not your average cultivator," Lan Ying thought to himself with a chuckle.

"Alright, time to get this show on the road, Master," he whispered.

"First things first – let's create a blood-based formation," a wise figure appeared behind Lan Ying.

Lan Ying wasted no time, slashing his hand and forming a blood-based formation around Alex.

"Now, Let's wait." the wise one whispered.

Lan Ying started chanting some cryptic phrases, causing the formation to glow with a reddish hue.

"Hold on a second, what's happening here?" Alex jolted awake, witnessing a cocoon-like structure forming from his own blood.

"Yo, it's you again..." Alex recognized Lan Ying's familiar face. "What the fuck are you doing?"

"Heh, it's a reunion, Junior Brother. BUT YOU ARE DYING THIS TIME!!!" Lan Ying's smirk turned into a wicked grin.

"What kind of crazy magic show are you putting on?" Alex scrambled up, attempting to break free from the cocoon's grip, only to be thwarted by an annoying shield, he punched it and broke through in one punch instantly. but that one punch was enough.

"Don't even think about escaping! ABSORB MORE BLOOD!!!" Lan Ying commanded, accelerating the cocoon's formation.

Alex struggled against the cocoon's hold, feeling like he was stuck in a web of glue that just wouldn't let go.

And finally cacoon enveloped him.

"Wow, he broke through the Formation barrier this easily? BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE HE GOT THAT STRENGTH BECAUSE HIS LUCK WILL BE MINE SOON!!!" Lan Ying revealed fanatical grin.

An elderly person looked in the cacoon and frowned.

"Hmm.. What is this thing... Mountain shatter... fis---?" Lan Ying tried to hear what was the noise in the cacoon but.

"NOT GOOD!!!" An elderly person yelled.

But it was too late.

Without Suppression of Elders, power of Alex'es techniques Mountain Shatter Fist were revealed and...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The explosion shook the entire Mountain.

End Of Chapter.