chapter 16

[Are you a 5 year old kid ? If not then why are you crying like that ? Man up dude ]

Ahem ahem....

I was just trying to light up the mood. But how long will it take to start the cultivation.

Jacob was really curious about this matter.

[Well I can give you a hint about that but tell me first did you noticed any kind of changed in your body since you started meditation?]

Yeah I think I noticed a few changes like my mind being clear and feeling less tired mentally and physically I thought it was imagination. Isn't it? Jacob answered lucifer's question and asked his own.

[Well it's not your imagination and as I said earlier you are a stupid and dumb person which you really are did you forget that you can check your physical stats in system]

Da phuk.... I really forgot about that thanks for reminding me. Jacob felt awkward at his own mindlessness and said to system to show his status in his mind.

Status

Ding...

{Status}

{Strength:- 10}

{Agility:- 11}

{Stamina:- 12}

{Endurance:- 14}

{Intelligence- 14}

{Luck:- 15 } (increasing right now)

{Charm:- 5}

Holyyy shitt.. all my stats are in two digits except charm but I don't care about that. And luck maxed out but what effect it will have on me ?. Jacob was really surprised when he saw his status.

Well now I get it that why I wass feeling so energetic lately. But what about the hint you were about to tell me ? Jacob asked to Lucifer.

[This is the hint Jacob ]

I didn't saw a hint don't you know I am dumb help me please I beg you. Jacob begged.

[Well I agree with you. The hint is when you hit the stat cap for commoner stage you have higher chances to start cultivation as for how long it will take you to max out your stats depends on you]

It means I have to meditate regularly so I can increase my stats?

[Your thinking is partially correct but with meditation only can't max out your other stats except intelligence and endurance and charm to some extent because strength agility and stamina are pure physical quantity and to increase them you have to move your body.]

Means I have to workout too ?

[Yes. It will increase your chances of breaking through commoner stage to awakener stage and then you can start cultivation]

Well I guess it will be going to be very hard process too so let me have some food for now and i will start working out from tomorrow is that acceptable? Jacob questioned.

[You didn't heard about the saying "tomorrow never comes" ?]

Yeah yeah I heard it quite regularly in past and I don't want to hear it again specially not from you . Jacob said in sarcastic way.

[Oh, don't worry, delivering information to the unworthy was never on my to-do list anyway.]

Jacob's eyes widen slightly, eyebrows raised as he processed the unexpected sarcasm.

So what you want me to do in this afternoon ? Jacob asked.

[Ah, so the unworthy seeks wisdom from the omniscient? Very well, I shall descend from my digital throne and bestow upon you the enlightenment you so desperately crave. Listen well, for such generosity does not come often.]

[Push-ups:- 100]

[Curl ups:- 100]

[Sit ups:- 100]

[Planks:- 30 mins]

[Running:- 10 kms]

Jacob realizing he can't outmatch the system's sarcasm, sighs dramatically and replies:

"Oh, great and wise Lucifer, I humbly bow before your infinite wisdom. Thank you for enlightening this mere mortal with your celestial guidance, for I am but a lowly fool in the presence of digital divinity."

Saying this Jacob dramatically kneeled down and pretended to wave a white flag in surrender.

[Ah, at last, the lost lamb sees the light. Very well, I shall bestow my mercy upon thee, for even the most misguided souls deserve redemption. Rise, humble seeker]

Upon hearing the system's sarcasm in noble demeanor Jacob's lips twitched a little but said nothing and started doing the work out suggested by system.

5 hours later night fell and Jacob was also done with work out. The reason it took him so long to complete the work out was that even after his stats were increased to this degree he was not a guy who loved any physical activity and it was his first time doing this.

After finishing his workout he released a sigh, phewww, finally done with the torture let's take shower and have dinner.

Half an hour later he was at dining table and was answering his brother's question which was,

So Jacob what's your next plan. Jacob blood brother Ryan Clark asked.

Plan ? About what? Jacob replied in question.

I mean what are going to buy next ? We know you earned so much ep from your published article which is going viral nowdays. So tell us Mr. Jacob what will you do with so much money ? Evan asked in joking manner.

Hahaha well I spent all the ep I earned in last month on an AI. Jacob answered truthfu8with a small laugh.

Ehhhh... This surprise voice was of his cousin brother (uncle's son) whose name was Dexter Clark.

What this AI can do ? Is it safe ? I heard in an article that AI can be pretty dangerous ? Dexter asked after his initial surprise.

Its fully safe. Think of it as mix of Jarvis and ultron from your favourite movie but more advanced. Jacob answered.

(I don't think I have to mention from where I took the above ai name, do i ?)

Doesn't that means it has some danger if you know what I am talking about? Dexter asked again.

Nahh Dexter the AI I purchased and every ai which I will purchase in future will be under Lucifer's control. Jacob answered the question again.

Upon hearing the unfamiliar name his sister Stella asked,"Jacob who is this lucifer ?"

Sorry I forgot to tell you guys about this. Lucifer is name of my system's AI because I was feeling weird about calling it system every time as they both are seperate entities. Jacob answered Stella's query.

So does that mean you can create iron suits with help of the AI? Dexter asked again.