1: Am I going to become cannon fodder?

[The main characters in this book are all over eighteen years old.]

Xuanji Sect,

In the Utility Disciple's quarters, Su Yun lay wearily on his bed, bandaged, his face expressing utter despair.

"I'm probably the most pathetic Transmigrator ever!"

It had been several months since he awakened his past life's memories, only to discover how truly miserable he was.

Others awaken with an invincible Physique, are born into an invincible aristocratic family, and have a smooth journey all the way.

But not only did I work myself to death like an ox and horse in my previous life, after Transmigration to a Cultivation world, without Aptitude, I still have to be a Utility Disciple in the Sect.

My only job is to mine Spirit Stones.

Su Yun sighed powerlessly.

Yesterday, while mining Spirit Stones, he unfortunately encountered a mine collapse, leaving him covered in injuries.

But there was nothing he could do; after three years in the Sect, he was still only at Qi Condensation First Layer.

As a Utility Disciple, he had no human rights.

To enter the Outer Sect, one needed at least Qi Condensation Sixth Layer, and he was still far from that.

Bang bang bang!

The dilapidated wooden door shook wildly.

Violent knocking sounds rang out, accompanied by a string of angry curses.

"Su Yun!"

"What are you sleeping for?"

"Just a small injury and you're lying there for so long!"

"Get out here now!"

"If you don't meet today's mining quota, you can forget about this month's Spirit Stones!"

The person was Liu Wu, the Utility Disciple Steward, at Qi Condensation Fifth Layer Realm.

He usually loved to bully Utility Disciples who were at a lower Realm than him.

He was fat-headed and big-eared, and many people disliked him intensely.

"Coming, I'll be right there."

Su Yun suppressed his anger and struggled to get up, opening the door.

Outside, Liu Wu was picking his nose with his finger, looking at Su Yun with disdain.

Seeing Su Yun open the door and not refute his words, he was satisfied with Su Yun's attitude and turned to leave.

After opening the door, Su Yun was stunned when he saw Liu Wu's retreating figure.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

A virtual screen appeared above Liu Wu's head, similar to a personal information panel from games in his previous life.

This is?

My System has arrived?

The virtual panel displayed:

[Name: Liu Wu]

[Age: Fifty-nine]

[Realm: Qi Condensation Fifth Layer]

[Luck Rank: Black]

(Ranks from lowest to highest: Black, Gray, White, Green, Blue, Red, Purple, Gold, Colorful.)

[Identity Background: Xuanji Sect Utility Disciple Steward]

[Role Position: Cannon Fodder]

[Recent Turning Point: Three days later, extorts a certain Utility Disciple in a secluded area of the mine.

The extorted Utility Disciple, unable to bear it any longer, begins to resist.

Liu Wu, believing his Qi Condensation Fifth Layer Realm could easily defeat a Qi Condensation Second Layer Utility Disciple, is instead killed.

After setting up the scene, the Utility Disciple successfully frames Su Yun, who was closest to the mine.]

[Opportunity: None]

???

After reading this information, Su Yun's expression immediately turned grim, and the joy of having just awakened his System vanished.

Playing dirty, are we? This Utility Disciple who killed someone above his Realm wouldn't be the protagonist, would he?

Good heavens, who did I offend?

Su Yun immediately recalled the web novel settings he had read in his previous life, and with a thought, his own panel indeed appeared before his eyes.

[Name: Su Yun]

[Age: Nineteen]

[Realm: Qi Condensation First Layer]

[Physique: None]

[Spiritual Root: Mixed Spiritual Root]

[Aptitude: Extremely Poor]

[Cultivation Technique: Xuanji Cultivation Technique, Qi Condensation Chapter]

[Luck Rank: Black]

[Role Position: Cannon Fodder]

[Recent Turning Point: Three days later, you are framed for killing Utility Disciple Steward Liu Wu. After the Xuanji Sect Enforcement Hall apprehends you, you will be executed according to Sect regulations.]

[Opportunity: None]

Good heavens, I'm going to die in three days?

How will this protagonist frame me?

Su Yun suddenly understood, remembering Liu Wu's purpose for coming earlier.

Perhaps it was because he was injured yet still forced by Liu Wu to work in the Spirit Stone mine.

This would provide a motive for hating Liu Wu, which the protagonist would use to frame him.

After understanding the cause and effect, Su Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But anger still flared in his heart.

He never expected that after a plain life before Transmigration, not only would his Aptitude be poor after Transmigration, but he would also be framed to death.

Indeed, the Cultivation world is not a peaceful place; one can be framed for no reason.

Clenching his fists, Su Yun made up his mind: he would take these protagonists' Opportunities.

According to the web novel settings from his previous life, if he took the protagonist's Opportunities, his Luck would change.

Even if the protagonist had endless Opportunities, his Luck would eventually run out.

That would be the day for him, the cannon fodder, to rise.

Thinking this, Su Yun walked out of his small house.

The nearby Utility Disciples were whispering.

"Isn't that Su Yun? Wasn't he injured by Ore yesterday?"

"Too tragic, he's injured and still has to go mining."

"He's in for big trouble. His mining efficiency will definitely drop significantly when injured. Then, if he can't complete the task on time, Liu Wu will bully him severely, he might even get beaten!"

"With him attracting the firepower, we won't be bullied by Liu Wu these next few days, hehe."

"Don't gloat, be careful he doesn't hear you."

Su Yun heard their words but didn't care, merely taking a serious look at them.

Indeed, virtual screens also appeared above the heads of these Utility Disciples.

These people's Luck Ranks were all white, perhaps this was the Luck Rank of ordinary passersby.

Liu Wu's Luck Rank being black indicated he was cannon fodder, his days numbered.

And the protagonist's Luck was probably at least purple.

Thinking this, Su Yun continued towards the mining area.

Since he was only at Qi Condensation First Layer, he could only walk there.

The Spirit Stone mine was not far from Xuanji Sect, just behind a small hill about ten kilometers west of the Sect.

Along the way, Su Yun encountered many Utility Disciples.

Unfortunately, none of them had any Opportunities; they were basically all white Luck, with a few having gray Luck, indicating they were all mere passersby.

Soon after, Su Yun arrived at the Spirit Stone mining area.

Two Foundation Establishment guards stood at the entrance of the mining area, responsible for checking the identities of those entering and exiting.

Su Yun was pleasantly surprised to find that one of the guards had green Luck.

[Name: Xue Ping]

[Age: Thirty-five]

[Realm: Foundation Establishment First Layer]

[Luck Rank: Green]

[Identity Background: Xuanji Sect Spirit Stone Mining Area Guard]

[Role Position: Passersby]

[Recent Turning Point: None]

[Opportunity: One day later, while walking in the forest to the left of the mining area, discovers a cave. After entering, finds naturally formed Stone Crystal Spirit Liquid. After consuming it, Aptitude improves, and Realm advances to Foundation Establishment Third Layer.]

Stone Crystal Spirit Liquid?

Su Yun had heard of it before; it was said that Stone Crystal Spirit Liquid was a treasure naturally formed by heaven and earth, capable of cleansing marrow and refining bones.

Because of its mild medicinal properties, even Mortals could use it.

It had a significant effect on Cultivators below the Golden Core Stage, usually only seen at auctions in large cities, and fetched a high price.

"Please show your Disciple Token."

Seeing Su Yun spacing out, the guard said impatiently.

Su Yun then snapped out of it, took out his token, but in his heart, he was thinking about going to retrieve this Spirit Liquid tonight.

Entering the mining area, he soon arrived at Mine Tunnel Number Six.

He began his day's work of mining Spirit Stones, and while working, Su Yun also looked around, hoping to find the protagonist.

Several hours later, Su Yun walked out of the mine tunnel, his back aching.

During this time, he had been searching for the protagonist's location but found nothing, guessing he was working in another mine tunnel.

Leaving the mining area, the sky gradually darkened.

Finally, it was time for treasure hunting. Su Yun entered the forest next to the mining area.

Generally, forests in the Cultivation world are quite dangerous.

However, the forest next to the mining area had its wild Spirit Beasts cleared out because Xuanji Sect was nearby.

Nevertheless, one still had to be cautious when moving at night.

After all, that guard was at Foundation Establishment Stage, while he was only at Qi Condensation First Layer; his combat power was negligible.

After entering the forest, Su Yun began to search everywhere.

This forest was actually not large, its scope being just between two small mountains.

An hour passed, and he still hadn't found it. Could it be that this stone cave would only appear tomorrow?

(Cultivation World Realm Settings: Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Soul Emergence, Body Integration, Dao Comprehension, Undergoing Tribulation, Mahayana)