Enlightenment's Betrayal: The Astonishing Truth Revealed - This System is Too Basic?! Don't Tell Me the Difficulty is Asian?!
"My essence of my origins..." Yusheng said as his mind illuminated with curiosity and a primal instinct to uncover the truth.
The old hermit's excitement at finding a potential heir was palpable, yet he realized he had neglected to share his own name.
"Ah, before this old hermit gets carried away, allow me to introduce myself. I am Gu Huang, known as the Hermit of Changming Village," the old hermit proclaimed, his voice carrying the weight of years gone by.
Hermit Gu untied the sack, intending to return its contents to their rightful owner.
"Within this humble sack lies the bounty I discovered upon the mountain where I found you last eve," Hermit Gu explained, igniting a spark of curiosity within Yusheng.
"And where might this mountain be?" inquired Yusheng, his interest piqued.
Hermit Gu, relishing his newfound role as a mentor to the young lad, continued the tale, weaving a narrative as comforting as a father's embrace.
He recounted the legend of Mount Yun, a place steeped in ancient lore and once part of the verdant lands of the upper realm.
According to texts from epochs past, the land was ruled by a mighty dynasty where immortals boasted lifespans of centuries.
But one fateful day, a mysterious plaque appeared, unleashing creatures of dark essence from the depths of the netherworld, plunging the land into chaos.
In a desperate bid to protect his people, the ancestral ruler infused his spirit with the energy of the dragon vein, combining it with the essence of the Dragon's Jade Orb, a Celestial Artifact, to seal himself and the dark creatures away.
Thus, the golden era of the dragon vein came to an end, and Mount Yun descended into the mortal realm.
As Hermit Gu concluded his tale, he studied Yusheng's expression, unable to discern whether the young man was intrigued or perplexed by the ancient legend.
"Are you not intrigued, young one?" Old Gu inquired.
"There seems to be a deeper layer to this tale, something overlooked," Yusheng mused.
"Hahaha! It's merely a folktale, my boy, not to be taken too seriously!" Old Gu chuckled heartily. "Only a fool would delve too deeply into such stories!"
"Nevertheless, it's a tale passed down through generations in Changming Village, nothing more," Old Gu added as he emptied the contents of the weathered sack onto the table.
Yusheng's gaze fell upon a worn book and a broken, rusted sword, causing a pang of dismay at their sorry state.
"These are the only salvageable items from where I found you, lad," Old Gu explained, holding up the worn book and sword.
"Promise me, young one, that you'll refrain from delving too deeply into the wisdom of this book until you're strong enough to fully comprehend it," Old Gu cautioned as he handed over the book and sword to Yusheng.
As Yusheng took possession of the worn book and sword, a faint voice whispered within his mind.
System: The ancient tome known as the [Worn Book] has been assimilated.
System: The weathered blade identified as the [Rusted Sword] has been incorporated.
System: The criteria have been fulfilled. Commencing initial loading sequence.
Yusheng was astonished as the faint voice grew clearer, albeit robotic, catching him off guard.
Recalling tales from his friend on Earth, Yusheng realized the trend of system cultivation was indeed a fascinating read.
Yusheng rose to his feet.
"I express gratitude to my adopted father for bestowing upon me this precious treasure, offering a glimpse into my lineage," Yusheng bowed respectfully.
"This weary soul shall retire, fatigued from revelations of its heritage," he added, bowing once more before departing, a smile gracing his lips.
"Hahaha! Do not forget our appointment tomorrow, young one. This old Gu shall refine your skills," Hermit Gu chuckled, though Yusheng had already departed, unaware.
"Old friend, you've not divulged everything, have you?" Elder Dong inquired as she cleared the table.
"Not entirely. I spoke truth, but the hermit's uncertainty lingers," Old Gu pondered.
"What weighs heavily on the old goat's mind?" Elder Dong asked, intrigued.
"It seems the fluctuations within Yusheng's being and the disruption of feng shui in his presence are cause for concern," Old Gu explained, his worry palpable.
"I fear the legend may repeat itself, yet the notion of our adopted son being the chosen one is unfathomable," he continued.
"Then we must prepare Yusheng for his destiny. I will not allow the heavens to claim him dead. Dong Ya will bear any misfortune that befalls my son," Elder Dong declared solemnly.
Both elders were resolute in their determination for Yusheng's future.
Meanwhile, unaware of his impending destiny, Yusheng returned to his room, pondering the excitement stirred by the tale.
Once a bookish enthusiast of Eastern literature on Earth, Yusheng's curiosity for cultivation books was piqued, yet he hadn't even delved into a single one.
"I haven't even opened a single page!" Yusheng exclaimed, his spirits sinking once more.
His lack of familiarity with Eastern culture due to his sudden transportation left him at a disadvantage, despite the potential hints the books might offer.
"It seems my misfortune truly knows no bounds," Yusheng sighed.
"You know what, I'll set aside these worries for now and let tomorrow's version of me handle them," he resolved, resigning himself to sleep.
Yet, something unexpected occurred...
System: Loading Complete.
Status: Open.
—Basic System—
Name: Xiao Yusheng
Luck: -999 [Maverick]
Physique: ???
Cultivation: Not layered
Martial: Not layered
Skill: None [keep Trying harder, lazy bum!!!]
Items: Worn Book [???]
Rusted Sword [???]
Preview: Ah, what a delightful start! Hosting the grand misfortune of our dear user. It seems the heavens have him pegged for the ultimate 'death flag' wishlist. [Difficulty: Asian]
Yusheng: ...of course.WTF!!!