Chapter 5: Birthday (2)

[Walking towards home]

"Hey, Chen Fan, why are you following me?" "Heh, I just want to greet your parents. You don't have any problem with that, right?"

"Hmm, okay."

[After walking for 5 minutes, in front of the door]

Knock! Knock! "Dad, Mom, I'm coming in." [Hmm, why is the house so dark?] Dad! Mom! Are you here? Chen Fan, I think Dad and Mom are not here. So why don't you come tomorrow? [Turns his head and doesn't see Chen Fan] Chen Fan! Where are you? Where did Chen Fan disappear to?

POP!!! "Hmm!!!" Happy birthday, Mo Fan.

[Man, that scared me. I thought something blasted away. But still, today is my birthday, huh? So this was what Chen Fan meant by saying that today is a special day.]

Birthday blessings to you, my child/Mo Fan. "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You must have had a hard time preparing for this."

"No, my child. We never had any kind of hard work for my most handsome boy. So don't worry about it. Okay."

"Hmm, okay."

"Mo Fan, happy birthday. See, I told you that today is a special day. Here, it's my gift for you, a Qi condensation bottle."

"Thank you."

"Son, you sure are lucky to get a Qi pill this early. But still, let me warn you, don't take the pill until you're 7 years old. Even if you're a genius, don't do it." Okay, Father.

[Tch! To think I would forget to buy Qi condensation pills. Anyway, this is enough for today. I can buy some later.]

"Mo Fan, it's time to cut the cake. Hurry up, come here."

"Yes, coming."

[After 15 minutes of celebration and receiving gifts. Inside Mo Fan's room]

Finally, it's all over. I've been waiting to cultivate. Now, with the few techniques that I bought, I can cultivate without my parents knowing.

Knock! Knock!

[Opening the door]

"Mo Fan, can we come in?"

"Sure, come in."

"Birthday boy, you must have been waiting for our gift. Right?" Father said.

"Here, this is the present we both prepared for you."

[Took the box from father and opened it]

"A necklace? With a jade stone attached."

"Yes, when you start to cultivate, you can see its wonders. Well, we will return now as we don't want to disturb your sleep. Good night."

"Okay, good night."

[Raising hands to the air]

Two more years to unlock my system. Well, whatever, let's sleep today, as my young body is too tired after everything that happened today.

As Mo Fan laid in bed, he couldn't shake off the excitement and anticipation of beginning his cultivation journey. The room was dimly lit by the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the window. His mind buzzed with thoughts of the techniques he had purchased, the mysteries of cultivation, and the possibilities that lay ahead.

Closing his eyes, Mo Fan focused on his breathing, trying to calm the racing thoughts. But his mind kept wandering back to the world of cultivation and the secrets it held. He couldn't wait to explore the depths of his newfound abilities.

Suddenly, a memory flashed through his mind - the day he first discovered his interest in cultivation. He had stumbled upon an old scroll in his father's study, detailing the basics of Qi manipulation. Fascinated, he had spent countless hours studying it, trying to understand the intricate diagrams and cryptic symbols.

But his excitement was short-lived when his father had caught him, scolding him for meddling in matters beyond his understanding. Mo Fan had promised to focus on his studies and put aside his curiosity about cultivation, but the desire to explore that forbidden world never truly faded.

With a determined sigh, Mo Fan pushed aside the memories and focused on the present. He had waited long enough for this day, and nothing would stop him from pursuing his dreams now.

The following morning, Mo Fan awoke to the gentle rays of the sun streaming through his window. Stretching his limbs, he felt a renewed sense of purpose coursing through him. Today marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life, and he was ready to embrace it wholeheartedly.

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Chapter will be delayed as the story progresses due to my hostel life starting.

So, I hope everyone can cope with it.

-The story will be fast-paced-

-The story will be fast-paced-