2: Xiao Yu

Xiao Lei quickly returned to his somewhat drafty house. Although his parents had passed away and he was raised under the identity of a Xiao Family disciple, and according to the Xiao Family's rules, he shouldn't be living in such a dilapidated house, rules are rules, and their implementation is always subpar.

"Although this System's effect is extremely devious, allowing me to directly gain cultivation, its conditions are not simple!"

"Hiss—ouch!"

Sitting on the bed, Xiao Lei gently rubbed the several bruises he had received, immediately wincing in pain.

"This damn System is such a scam! Why does staring at others make them feel uncomfortable? Isn't that just asking to be discovered?"

The 'Why Are You Looking At Me' System has an extremely annoying problem: when Xiao Lei copies an opponent, the greater the difference between them, the stronger the discomfort the latter feels.

Compared to that, issues like the longer the copying time the greater the difference in strength and Physique between the two parties, are no longer a concern.

Because a long time doesn't matter; at most, it's just staring for a long time until one's eyes get dry.

But if the other party feels uncomfortable, they will really beat you up!

This is also why Xiao Lei had the System for some time, yet only managed to successfully copy one Dou Practitioner mercenary, and was beaten up by other mercenaries.

These mercenaries are truly impulsive; when they noticed him staring at them and felt uncomfortable, they immediately threw a punch.

They simply disregard martial ethics. Fortunately, Xiao Lei is now a Dou Practitioner himself, and he'll be able to beat them back in a few days.

"Next is a great opportunity. I hope the coming-of-age ceremony gives me enough time to copy Xiao Zhan!"

Currently, Xiao Lei could only think of one possible way to copy someone when there was a significant difference in strength: when the other person couldn't move freely.

During the coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Zhan and the other Elders all needed to sit and observe.

That would be his best chance. In front of everyone, at such an important occasion, even if Xiao Zhan sensed Xiao Lei staring at him, even if he felt uncomfortable, he wouldn't leave, much less lose his temper and beat him.

This could be described as a perfect opportunity!

If Xiao Lei succeeded, he could achieve Great Dou Master cultivation at the age of sixteen, which would be incredibly satisfying!

"Hehe... hehehe!"

Thinking of this, Xiao Lei couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Xiao Selang, what are you yelling about in your house!" Just as Xiao Lei was fantasizing about successfully copying Xiao Zhan's Great Dou Master cultivation, a voice suddenly rang out from outside Xiao Lei's house.

Xiao Lei was interrupted by the voice, but he wasn't angry. Instead, he first showed a surprised expression, then slapped his forehead.

"In the original story, Xiao Yu seemed to have returned before the coming-of-age ceremony!"

Xiao Yu was one of Xiao Lei's few friends in the Xiao Family.

The origin of their relationship goes back many years. At that time, Xiao Lei met Xiao Yu near a hot spring in the Xiao Family's back mountain. Familiar with the plot, he guessed that the incident in the original story where Xiao Yan secretly watched Xiao Yu bathe should have been around this time.

So he reminded Xiao Yu, and then left on his own, as he was insignificant and many people didn't care what he said.

Xiao Lei didn't know what happened afterward, only that the nickname "Xiao Selang" was not given to Xiao Yan, but was instead placed on himself.

What an ungrateful act!

However, it seemed he had ruined one of Xiao Yan's good deeds!

"The door isn't locked, just come right in!"

Click, click!

Xiao Lei's dilapidated house meant the door was essentially just for show; Xiao Yu knocking was merely out of politeness.

"Xiao Selang, why are you still living in this remote place, and why is your house so broken!"

As soon as Xiao Yu entered, she immediately started chattering away, non-stop.

"I've told you many times, I have a name, it's Xiao Lei, not Xiao Selang!" Xiao Lei said helplessly. He had said this countless times, but Xiao Yu never listened.

Xiao Yu wore a plain white dress, without much exaggerated adornment, but the fair, long legs that occasionally peeked out from under the long skirt strongly drew Xiao Lei's gaze.

"You keep staring at my legs the moment you come in, and you still say you're not a Xiao Selang!" Xiao Yu gave Xiao Lei an exasperated look, but she didn't try to hide her legs.

Xiao Lei had to give a thumbs up for that!

"Cough, cough! This is called appreciating beauty! Otherwise, wouldn't these jade-like legs have been for nothing?"

Xiao Lei once said, when looking at a girl, you should first look at her eyes; if she's not looking at you, then look at her chest, or her legs... Xiao Lei miscalculated today, immediately drawn to the jade legs and caught red-handed. Fortunately, Xiao Yu wouldn't yell about gouging out his eyes, and his skin was thick enough.

"You have all the explanations. By the way, what's your current cultivation? Can you meet the Family's requirements?" Xiao Yu asked with some concern. If Xiao Lei couldn't pass the Family's assessment, he would be sent to some remote corner to manage properties.

By then, even if Xiao Yu graduated from Jia Nan Academy, she probably wouldn't see Xiao Lei much anymore.

"Little kids shouldn't interrupt adult matters!" Xiao Lei joked with interest, while also feeling a warmth in his heart. In the Xiao Family, only Xiao Yu cared about these things for him.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu immediately glared at Xiao Lei, then proceeded to give Xiao Lei a chokehold.

"Who are you calling a little kid? I'm several years older than you, and you don't even call me 'Elder Sister'!"

"Call me 'Elder Sister' and I'll let you go!" Xiao Yu threatened, her arm locked around Xiao Lei's throat.

Xiao Lei scoffed inwardly. With his current strength, he could easily break Xiao Yu's grip, but there was no need; this was just playful banter.

"What 'Elder Sister'? Our ancestors are separated by so many generations. If we're talking seniority, your grandfather and I are of the same generation. Do you dare to make me call you 'Elder Sister'?"

"However, you are indeed no longer small!" Xiao Lei said, feeling the softness pressing against his back, speaking from the heart.

"Hmph! You still say you're not a Xiao Selang!"

Xiao Yu snorted lightly, applying more force with her hand, while Xiao Lei pretended to be no match, then took the opportunity to counterattack.

"Elder Sister... Sis, let go! Let's joke around, but give me some air!"

Seeing Xiao Lei in a predicament, Xiao Yu's mood improved, and she simply released Xiao Lei.

"Wouldn't it have been better if you had done that earlier! Here, I brought you a knife. Consider it a gift!" Xiao Yu said, unfastening the scabbard from her waist and handing the knife to Xiao Lei.

"This is a magic core weapon. Aren't you going to thank me quickly!"

Xiao Yu puffed out her chest (though somewhat strained), tilted her head, and waited proudly for Xiao Lei's praise.

Xiao Lei liked knives; Xiao Yu had known this for many years, but had always...

After a long moment, there was no movement... Xiao Yu turned around and found Xiao Lei staring enchantedly at the precious knife in his hand.

"You! You..." Xiao Yu was speechless at this sight.

She was not as good as a knife!

"You go be with the knife then!" With that, Xiao Yu stomped away.

Xiao Lei, seeing this, was not at all flustered. Anyway, the other party would actively return next time, so there was no need to worry.

Only when you are a bootlicker do you worry about the other party getting a little angry... Xiao Lei had a friend who broke down... In Xiao Lei's opinion, Xiao Yu wasn't angry at all; she just wanted to be coaxed.

In fact, it was true... Outside the door, seeing that Xiao Lei was not coming out, Xiao Yu shouted at the house with a loud voice.

"Xiao Selang, you just wait for me!"