2: Awakening System

After Ye Zhiqiu settled Lin Feng, he left. Lin Feng was told that he could first go to the Hall of Skill Transmission to study for the first year, and then he could stay in the Sect for five years with the next batch of Disciples. Afterwards, his Sect arrangements would be decided based on his assessment results, determining whether he would continue to stay in the Sect, be assigned to a market town, or remain in the Sect.

The assessments were a matter for the future. His current task was to also be on duty at the Hall of Skill Transmission. This was a special consideration Ye Zhiqiu had applied for him, as Lin Feng was not recruited in the same way as other Disciples.

Since Cloud-Soaring Pavilion recruited Disciples every five years, and Lin Feng couldn't simply wait there for a year, Ye Zhiqiu specifically secured this position for him, allowing him to familiarize himself with the Sect first. As for whether Lin Feng could remain in the Sect, that would depend on his own Opportunity. This also alleviated a trace of guilt in Ye Zhiqiu's heart.

Lin Feng's daily task was simply to clean the Hall of Skill Transmission after the fellow Disciples who were learning Cultivation Techniques, or being guided by their Senior Martial Uncle or Senior Martial Uncle, had left.

Truth be told, Lin Feng didn't recognize the characters of Great Xin. He held a Cultivation Technique, "Five Elements Condensing Yuan Art," which the Sect had issued based on his Spiritual Root. This Cultivation Technique recognized him, Lin Feng, but Lin Feng didn't recognize it. Helpless, Lin Feng could only lie down in his Utility Disciple hut.

Too much had happened that day. Lin Feng had experienced losing his parents and leaving his original living environment. Even with his past life's experiences, facing such sudden changes in life left him physically and mentally exhausted. The tired Lin Feng collapsed and fell asleep.

The next morning, Lin Feng slept until noon. He ran to the Utility Disciple's dining area, collected his food for the day, and then ate without any regard for his appearance.

This action drew laughter from some children his age or older. Lin Feng paid no attention to their mockery and just focused on eating. Lin Feng remembered he had three days of free time. He planned to use this time to adjust his mindset and try to familiarize himself with his future living environment.

The children who mocked Lin Feng were clearly somewhat afraid of him. Their mockery was only in private; they didn't dare to approach and bully Lin Feng. This was probably because Lin Feng's arrival was too sudden.

These youngsters had already been in the Sect for four years, so they understood some of the Sect's rules. A Utility Disciple like Lin Feng, who arrived so suddenly, must have some background, and they were unwilling to offend a fellow Disciple with connections.

Lin Feng didn't care what these children thought. He first went to report to the Hall of Skill Transmission. There, a slightly overweight, smiling middle-aged steward informed Lin Feng that his surname was Wang and his given name was Gui. He asked to be called Steward Wang from then on. He was the steward responsible for assigning tasks to Utility Disciples here. Lin Feng should feel at ease here, and could approach him anytime with questions.

After all, Lin Feng had spent over a decade navigating society in his previous life, so he understood the necessary etiquette. He politely bowed his head and replied to Steward Wang, "Please guide me in the future, Steward Wang. If there's anything I do wrong, please don't hesitate to correct me!"

Steward Wang nodded in satisfaction and asked Lin Feng about his relationship with Martial Uncle Ye Zhiqiu. Lin Feng's heart stirred, knowing someone would inquire about this, but he hadn't expected the news to reach Steward Wang's ears in just one day.

Lin Feng put on a troubled expression and said to Steward Wang:

"Steward Wang, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but Martial Uncle Ye, oh no! Martial Uncle Ye, he told me not to say anything!"

Upon hearing this, Steward Wang already caught a hint of the unspoken meaning. How could he dare to press further? After all, Lin Feng was brought back by Ye Zhiqiu. Would a ten-year-old child lie, or even play tricks? So, with a beaming smile, he said to Lin Feng:

"Alright, alright. Lin Feng, if you ever need anything, just come to me. You may go now."

Lin Feng deliberately said this to make it easier for him to act in the future and avoid being bullied. He didn't believe anyone would dare to question a Foundation Establishment Seniors face-to-face about this. Lin Feng wouldn't cause trouble in the Sect, but having a fake backer like this would bring him much convenience in his daily life.

After Lin Feng finished reporting, he familiarized himself with the Sect. Soon, the three-day familiarization period was over. Lin Feng conscientiously began his duties at the Sect's Hall of Skill Transmission. As a junior Utility Disciple, the Hall of Skill Transmission was not small, so Lin Feng was not the only one cleaning it.

There were three Disciples responsible for the hygiene here: Li Yunfei and Wang Sitong. As time passed, Lin Feng gradually became familiar with the two of them.

Among them, Li Yunfei had good Aptitude. He was a Three Spiritual Root Cultivator. In his four years in the Sect, his Cultivation Realm had already reached Qi Refining Stage 3. He was somewhat arrogant and usually unwilling to associate with Lin Feng and Wang Sitong.

Wang Sitong was merely a Four Spiritual Root Cultivator. In the Cultivation World, Five Spiritual Roots were called miscellaneous Spiritual Roots, while Four Spiritual Roots were referred to as pseudo Spiritual Roots. Just from the names, one could tell that the Spiritual Roots possessed by Lin Feng and Wang Sitong were not very good, and their Cultivation future was worrying. As for Li Yunfei, he possessed a True Spiritual Root, and naturally, he was unwilling to associate with the two of them.

After a month of familiarization, and with Lin Feng's deliberate efforts to make friends, Wang Sitong agreed to teach Lin Feng to read and write. In the short two months that followed, Lin Feng had already memorized all the characters in the "Five Elements Condensing Yuan Art." Of course, Lin Feng's price was taking over Wang Sitong's tasks for the next year.

Once Lin Feng had memorized these characters, and combined with eavesdropping while on duty at the Hall of Skill Transmission, he had a clear understanding of how to Cultivate the "Five Elements Condensing Yuan Art." Because Lin Feng had invoked Ye Zhiqiu's name, no one dared to trouble him, and his days passed peacefully.

Many Cultivators could sense Spiritual Qi within a month and thus become Cultivators, entering Qi Refining Stage One after attracting Spiritual Qi. Lin Feng had secretly inquired with Wang Sitong, who said that those who took longer than a month to attract Spiritual Qi generally had poor Cultivation Aptitude or mental state.

Wang Sitong himself was one such case; it took him a full two months to enter Qi Refining Stage One. Now, having wasted years, he entered the Sect at eight and was now twelve, only reaching Qi Refining Stage Two last year. As for Qi Refining Stage 3, he didn't know when he would achieve it. Therefore, ever since he taught Lin Feng to read and write, he rarely came to the Hall of Skill Transmission, instead Cultivating diligently in his own room. Three months had passed, and no one knew how he was doing now.

After three months, Lin Feng still hadn't managed to guide Qi into his body, but he didn't give up. Since he had come to this Cultivation World, Lin Feng was determined to try. He was a Transmigration Rebirth, and even without a System, he had to give it a shot; otherwise, wouldn't he have come to this Cultivation World in vain?

Lin Feng's efforts were not in vain. One quiet night, Lin Feng's state of mind reached a peaceful level. He sensed colorful specks of light around him.

When these specks of light touched Lin Feng's body, Lin Feng guided them into his body according to the Spiritual Qi attraction method of the "Five Elements Condensing Yuan Art." Following the Cultivation Technique's operation, he guided the Spiritual Qi to circulate through his body in a grand cycle. One grand cycle took one hour. After one hour, Lin Feng felt a trace of magical power in his Dantian.

At this moment, a mechanical voice sounded in Lin Feng's ear: "Congratulations, Host, for becoming a Cultivator. Activate Breakthrough to obtain the entries System. Host, please choose your entries carefully; once selected, they cannot be changed!"

Hearing this voice, Lin Feng looked around, finding no one nearby. Just as Lin Feng was wondering if he was hallucinating, a panel appeared before his eyes.

Character: Lin Feng

Qi Refining Stage One

Gray entries One: Early Misfortune (Early Misfortune, but after experiencing misfortune, there will be an Opportunity; parental loss.) Note: Cannot evolve.

Breakthrough Realm, gain entries selection right

One: Gray entries · Continuous Bad Luck (Plagued by misfortune, affecting relatives and friends) Note: Can evolve

Two: White entries · Basic Spiritual Qi (Cultivation speed +10%, parental loss) Note: Can evolve

Three: Green entries · Diligence Can Compensate for Lack of Aptitude (Daily Cultivation for eight hours doubles effect, every additional four hours adds another double) Note: Can evolve once