Chapter 2: System Awakening

What is this? Someone is speaking in my mind. "Heaven Plundering System"? Is this a system like the one that MC of this world has?

If I remember correctly, that system gave him daily missions, weekly tasks, side quests, and main story quests—but it didn't offer choices. Could this system help me grow strong like the MC of this world?

I'm not sure, but it's my only chance to survive. Let's see...

[Option 1: Say "Who the hell do you think you are, barging into someone else's room and speaking like that?" to the Minor Elder.

Reward: A Beautiful Black Coffin (Common-Grade).]

[Option 2: Say "I refuse to accept this! I haven't done anything; it was Xue Taiyang who was responsible for everything! And I am another soul residing in his body." to the Minor Elder.

Reward: A Beautiful Blue Coffin (Common-Grade).]

[Option 3: Say "I understand, and I will reflect on my actions in Frost Mountain Cave." to the Minor Elder.

Reward: A Protection Item (Uncommon-Grade).]

[Option 4: Fight this man to death.

Reward: A R.I.P Ticket (Rare-Grade).]

Reon glanced at the system panel materializing in the air before him. Judging by the expression on the Minor Elder's face, it seemed he couldn't see it. Reon focused his attention on the words that began to unfold on the panel.

What? You want me to confront him about his impudence? Am I brain dead? That man could kill me with a mere flick of his finger, and you expect me to tell him he entered my room without permission? I'm not so eager to court death.

And what's with this exquisite black coffin? Are you really gifting me a beautiful coffin for my death? You crazy lunatic!

This Second Option practically screams, "embrace your demise."

How could he possibly think I'm not Xue Taiyang? He sees me as him, and even if I tried to explain that I'm not, he would likely kill me the moment he learns that.

The Fourth Option proposes that I challenge this man, who may have already reached the Peak Stage of Foundation Establishment Realm! Engaging him would be nothing short of suicide, especially since I can barely move my arms and legs.

Even if I could fight back, victory would be impossible; a mere flick of his fingers would spell my doom. What does it matter if the reward is a Rare-Grade item? If I die, I won't even have the chance to use it.

The Third Option appeared to be the most reasonable, especially since the reward was a protective item. Although he had no idea what it would shield him from, he was certain it would at least safeguard him from the clutches of Spirit Chickens. In this immortal world, he felt like a mere mortal. Resolute, he decided to choose this option.

[Ding! Host has selected the Third Option. Please complete the mission to receive the reward.]

"I understand, Elder, and I will take time to reflect on my actions in Frost Mountain Cave," Reon replied, bowing his head slightly in acknowledgment.

The Minor Elder was taken aback to witness the disciple, who had previously stirred up so much trouble among his peers, now accepting his punishment with surprising ease.

Reon's gesture of respect, bowing his head slightly, left the Minor Elder utterly astonished. Typically, Inner disciples dismissed Minor Elders, rarely showing them such regard.

These Elders, who had failed to ascend to inner disciple status, were often regarded as average in talent, unable to surpass the Foundation Establishment Realm due to their limitations.

Yet here was this disciple, known for his rudeness, displaying humility. The Minor Elder felt a mix of surprise and admiration at this unexpected display.

Unbeknownst to him, he failed to realize that it was no longer Xue Taiyang standing before him, but Reon. Instead, he believed that Xue Taiyang had truly changed after being humiliated by his junior and was now striving to become stronger.

Assessing his injuries, he observed that his limbs were fractured and crudely wrapped in flimsy fabric, devoid of any application of Healing Marrow Cream—an Low-level medicinal remedy designed for minor afflictions.

Nonchalantly, he flung a Healing Pill at Reon, a superior-grade curative compared to the lower-tier Healing Marrow Cream.

"This.."

"This is a Grade-2 Healing Pill. Eat it and rest for few hours, yours wounds will heal" Minor Elder said.

Reon felt a surge of astonishment as he received the Grade-2 Healing Pill from the Minor Elder—a rarity even among inner disciples.

In the novel, this same Elder had been repulsed by Xue Taiyang's behavior, going so far as to break his arms, leaving him crippled.

Could it be that his unexpected display of respect had earned him this generous reward? The notion seemed almost surreal, yet a glimmer of hope sparked within him. Perhaps, In this world where strength often dictated fate, humility could yield unexpected benefits.

"Thank you, Elder," Reon said, his voice steady and filled with sincerity as he bowed his head in respectful gratitude.

"Good. And next time, do not act so impulsively," the minor elder instructed, turning to depart.

"I will remember your advice, Elder," Reon replied, his head still bowed in deference.

As the Minor Elder soared into the sky, he couldn't help but think to himself, "This boy has changed so drastically overnight that he seems like a completely different person."