1: "What are you looking at" system

“What are you looking at?!”

On the street, a fierce-looking mercenary kicked a sixteen-year-old boy to the ground, his mouth not idle for a moment as he "cordially" greeted Xiao Lei's parents.

“Ah, forget it, forget it. This guy just has this problem; he always likes to stare at people. He’s been beaten by many mercenaries already. He’s probably sick in the head! Don’t mind him.”

Most of the mercenaries were watching the show with great interest, but some older mercenaries spoke up to dissuade the one who had just attacked. These older individuals were no longer as hot-tempered as the younger ones.

“Hmph! On account of someone speaking up for you, I’ll spare you today. But if I catch you staring at me again next time, I’ll break your legs!”

After cursing, the mercenary kicked Xiao Lei again, finally intending to leave.

Unexpectedly, the fallen boy suddenly shouted loudly.

“So what if I’m looking at you?!”

The scene instantly fell into a dead silence. Everyone around seemed to have their minds crash, then looked at Xiao Lei as if he were an idiot.

“Good words cannot persuade a person determined to die…”

“Is this guy an idiot? We helped him, and he’s still looking for death!”

Many people's eyes showed disgust, and… schadenfreude.

“Kid, you’re looking for death… your… mom…”

The mercenary who had previously beaten Xiao Lei was so enraged by Xiao Lei’s words that he immediately rolled up his sleeves, preparing to strike Xiao Lei hard.

Before his fist arrived, his mother's name was already out!

【Ding! "So what if I’m looking at you?" progress complete.】

【Object: An unremarkable Dou Practitioner level mercenary.】

【Cultivation: Four-star Dou Practitioner.】

【Cultivation Technique: Flame Control Art, Yellow Rank Low-Tier.】

【Dou Technique: Sky-Rending Palm...】

【Physique: None.】

...【Please select the option to copy.】

“Cultivation, give me Cultivation!”

Without much thought, Xiao Lei shouted in his mind, simply because the mercenary’s fist was already swinging towards him.

The System’s voice had just fallen in Xiao Lei’s ears when, the next moment, a surge of Dou Qi several times stronger than Xiao Lei’s own immediately emerged from within Xiao Lei’s body, even strengthening Xiao Lei’s physical power considerably.

Without much time to adapt to this Dou Qi, Xiao Lei immediately clenched his fist, sprang up, and then punched the mercenary in the face.

The mercenary’s pupils suddenly constricted. What shocked him wasn't that Xiao Lei would resist, but that Xiao Lei’s speed had suddenly become so swift, leaving him no room to react.

He knew that although he had a fiery temper, he wasn't fearless. Xiao Lei was a member of the Xiao Family. Although his parents were dead and he was considered the least important disciple of the Xiao Family, hitting him was fine if he was in the right. But if he caused a major incident, the Xiao Family would definitely intervene.

As a mercenary, he didn't have the ability to contend with the Xiao Family, so he always held back his strength when striking.

But Xiao Lei wasn't like that. He now also had the Cultivation of a Four-star Dou Practitioner, and he struck with full force.

Bang!

Xiao Lei's fist landed squarely on the mercenary's face, immediately sending him staggering back several steps, nearly falling to the ground.

Taking advantage of the opponent losing his balance, Xiao Lei showed no mercy, quickly darting forward and striking again, kicking out with his foot.

“Ah!”

Xiao Lei wasn't sure where he had kicked, but the mercenary immediately fell to the ground and began to curl up like a cooked shrimp.

“So what if I’m looking at you? So what if I’m looking at you! I’m asking you!”

Seeing the mercenary beaten down, Xiao Lei mocked him without restraint. The first sentence was a System requirement; these two sentences came purely from his heart.

The System required Xiao Lei that when the target said something like why Xiao Lei was looking at them, Xiao Lei had to reply, "So what if I’m looking at you?"

Xiao Lei had only recently Awakened the "So what if I’m looking at you?" System. This peculiar System required him to continuously stare at a target. After a certain period, he could obtain some of the target's attributes, such as Cultivation, Cultivation Technique, Dou Technique, and even Soul Strength, Physique, and so on.

After the taunt, Xiao Lei didn't linger. After all, if he caused a death, it would be difficult for him, and he needed to adapt to his Cultivation as soon as possible.

“The Family's coming-of-age ceremony is in two days. I actually managed to complete the copy before then. This way, I won't have to leave the Family, and my plan can proceed smoothly!”

Thinking this, Xiao Lei couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Before he copied that mercenary, his Cultivation was barely at six segments of Dou Qi. After the coming-of-age ceremony, he would likely have been kicked out of the Family.

Xiao Lei’s slow Cultivation speed really couldn't be blamed on him.

After his Transmigration, he had been diligently Cultivating, but the script simply didn't follow the usual path. His situation was completely opposite to Xiao Yan’s.

Xiao Yan had a previous life's Soul, so his Soul Strength was extremely strong, leading to fast Cultivation speed.

Xiao Lei, however, seemed to have suffered damage to his Soul Strength, absorbing Dou Qi so slowly that Xiao Lei wished he could push it along himself.

Fortunately, there is always a gain with a loss; Xiao Lei had this "So what if I’m looking at you?" System.

Although the System was a bit tricky and some parts were not very serious, it was still his trump card, and he had to pamper it.

A while later, Xiao Lei returned to the Xiao Family's area. He didn't go looking for anyone but walked directly towards his small, dilapidated house. After a tiring day, he just wanted to go back and rest quickly.

“Xiao Mei!” Xiao Lei’s peripheral vision caught a figure, and he naturally sized her up.

Xiao Mei happened to look over at that moment. Their eyes met, and Xiao Lei was about to greet her. Although they didn't have much of a relationship, they were both members of the Xiao Family after all.

Unexpectedly, before Xiao Lei could speak, Xiao Mei immediately turned her head away, causing Xiao Lei’s already half-open mouth to close instantly.

This person clearly didn't want to acknowledge him. If he still greeted her, wouldn't that be using his warm face to press against Xiao Mei's cold rear?

Xiao Lei wasn’t that sexually repressed!

“Hmph! Xiao Lei, just an ordinary disciple of the Family, freeloading in the Family. He’ll be kicked out after the coming-of-age ceremony. There’s no need to get to know him!”

Xiao Mei thought this in her heart. If it weren't for Xiao Lei frequently fighting with mercenaries in the city these past two days, becoming a topic of conversation within the Xiao Family, she probably wouldn't even know Xiao Lei's name.

“I am now at eight segments of Dou Qi. In the Family, only Cousin Xiao Ning can compare with me!”

“No, there’s also that Xiao Yan. His talent actually recovered, and it seems to be even stronger!”

Thinking of this, Xiao Mei’s mood inexplicably darkened. Some time ago, Xiao Yan had displayed a Cultivation of seven segments of Dou Qi in a Family test.

He had only taken one year to Cultivate to this level, his talent far surpassing Xiao Mei’s.

Thinking of what she had done over the years, Xiao Mei felt increasingly stifled and could only walk away unhappily.

As for Xiao Lei, he didn't take this matter too seriously. He was a Transmigrator, and he knew exactly what kind of person Xiao Mei was.

When Xiao Yan was strong, she would shamelessly cling to him every day. When Xiao Yan's talent disappeared, she immediately distanced herself.

While this might seem to have no problems other than being unethical, as admiring strength is human nature, Xiao Lei could also say that he simply didn't like such people.

“Heh heh, it seems she's very pleased with herself. Coincidentally, in two days, I can make her misjudge again and give her a good shock.”

Thinking of this, Xiao Lei couldn't help but look forward to the coming-of-age ceremony, which he had always worried about before…