2: Chapter 2 What kind of system are you?

"Ding, detected a target meeting the criteria. View now?" While Cao Yang was listening intently, the System's voice rang in his head.

"View," he thought silently after snapping back to his senses.

A virtual panel appeared before Cao Yang that only he could see:

Target: Xiao Lingxue

Realm: Middle Stage Foundation Establishment

Physique: Ice Spirit Immortal Body (Unawakened)

Race: Human Race

Beauty Score: 90

Charging: No

"Ding, now issuing a mission: Pursue the fairy Xiao Lingxue. Mission reward: 5 sign-in opportunities. Mission time limit: Half a month." Just as Cao Yang finished reading, the System's voice rang in his head again.

"Ding, as long as it is a pursuit target locked by the System, if they harbor any thoughts detrimental to the host, the System will immediately eliminate them along with the danger. Host, please pursue boldly."

"Holy crap, System, you're not that kind of System, are you?" Cao Yang was shocked. This System seemed a bit improper. Cao Yang didn't receive a reply from the System.

System: ...

Seeing Cao Yang listening intently, Xiao Lingxue said, "Junior Brother, you have a Supreme Grade Spiritual Root and your cultivation speed will be very fast. You have hope of reaching the Mahayana Stage in the future, so Cultivate well. You have a bright future ahead."

"I only have a High Grade Spiritual Root. Without a great Opportunity, I'll have no chance at the Mahayana Stage," Xiao Lingxue said with a hint of envy.

Cao Yang thought to himself, Senior Sister, you have an Immortal Physique! Your Aptitude is excellent. How could you possibly have no chance at the mere Mahayana Stage?

On the surface, he nodded with a smile. "Don't worry, Fifth Senior Sister. Once I've succeeded in my cultivation, I'll definitely protect you and won't let anyone bully you. Besides, I believe you can definitely reach the Mahayana Stage. Moreover, Opportunities depend on Luck. Maybe you'll have a great Opportunity in the future, and I'll have to rely on you instead."

Hearing Cao Yang's encouragement, Xiao Lingxue thought this Junior Brother was quite nice. She gave a slight smile. "Mm-hmm, Junior Brother is right. Opportunities are also very important in cultivation. Now, I'll teach you how to begin your cultivation."

She then took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Cao Yang. "Junior Brother, this is the Sect's Qi Refining chapter technique. I'll teach you how to Cultivate it."

Cao Yang took the Jade Slip, glanced at it, and memorized it.

Cao Yang followed Xiao Lingxue's steps and began to Cultivate. In truth, he was just pretending; he was already at the Peak Golden Core stage, but others couldn't sense his cultivation aura.

He thought silently, "System, I didn't have a Cultivation Technique before. How did my Realm increase?"

"Ding, this System has already automatically cultivated the strongest technique for the host—the Supreme Scripture of Swallowing Void and Evolving Chaos. The host need not worry," the System replied mechanically.

"Not bad, System. Then does the System know how to awaken Fifth Senior Sister's Physique?" Cao Yang followed up.

After all, he still had a mission. Furthermore, Fifth Senior Sister was beautiful and kind-hearted, and he was quite interested himself.

"Ding, Awakening an unawakened Ice Spirit Immortal Body requires a Grade 3 or higher heavenly spiritual item, an ice heart." The System's mechanical voice rang out once and then went silent.

He didn't know if an ice heart was hard to obtain. It seemed he would have to keep an eye out for it later.

After cultivating with Fifth Senior Sister for an hour, Cao Yang released the aura of the first level of Qi Refining.

Xiao Lingxue marveled at Cao Yang's Aptitude. As expected of a Supreme Grade Spiritual Root; it had taken her half a day just to get started and step into the first level of Qi Refining.

Seeing that Cao Yang had entered the path of cultivation, Xiao Lingxue took her leave.

Before leaving, she told Cao Yang to ask her if he had any cultivation questions and informed him of her Immortal Cave's location. She also mentioned he had four other Senior Sisters; some were not in the Sect, while others were in their own Immortal Caves on Liuli Peak in closed-door cultivation, and he could ask them if he encountered them.

Cao Yang didn't continue his meditation. He planned to go to Moyang City below the Sect to see if there was any news about an ice heart.

Cao Yang used his Divine Sense to scan the area around Liuli Peak. The twelve Peaks were far apart. Cao Yang only dared to use his Divine Sense to scan the uninhabited area within 40 li of Liuli Peak; any further and there was a risk of being discovered.

He couldn't go to the other Peaks either. After all, he was currently just a weakling at the Qi Refinement Stage and couldn't fly in front of his fellow disciples.

Fortunately, Liuli Peak was close to the Sect's main gate. After an hour, Cao Yang left the Sect. Finding a deserted place far from the Sect, he tried to fly high into the sky.

Flying was very easy, as if he naturally knew how and had flown many times before. It was incredibly skillful, like a fish swimming in water.

Because of the presence of spiritual energy, it wasn't as refreshing or exciting as Mortals imagined. The airflow couldn't even get close to his clothes. Looking down at the ground felt like sitting on a cliff and scanning the bottom with Divine Sense.

Cao Yang slowly spread his Divine Sense as he flew forward. Soon, a massive city appeared within his Divine Sense.

Three words were written on the tall and magnificent city gate: Moyang City.

Cao Yang stopped not far from the city gate. After displaying his cultivation aura as Peak Foundation Establishment, he walked into the city. All around were ancient-style houses and crowds, but this place was more prosperous. The people passing by also gave off an ethereal feeling, each full of energy.

Soon, Cao Yang arrived in front of a nine-story building called Xianlin Pavilion.

A maid came up with a smile. "Welcome, Young Master, to Xianlin Pavilion. We have everything from Magical Artifacts and Medicinal Pills to Spirit Medicines. We're sure to satisfy you." Cao Yang nodded and walked in under the maid's guidance.

The maid said as they walked, "This must be Young Master's first time at Xianlin Pavilion. Our Xianlin Pavilion is spread across the Tianxuan Immortal Realm, and the pavilion is full of various treasures. If Young Master has any needs, you can tell me."

"Alright. Do you have any Advanced spiritual items here? Take me to see them."

The maid nodded with a smile. "We have Advanced spiritual items for sale on the third floor. Young Master, please follow me."

Once Cao Yang reached the third floor with the maid, she withdrew.

He was received by a middle-aged manager. Cao Yang couldn't see through the other's cultivation, so they were likely a major Realm higher than him.

The middle-aged manager smiled slightly. "This must be Young Master's first time at our Xianlin Pavilion. If there are any Advanced spiritual items you're satisfied with, just let me know. Our Xianlin Pavilion offers a 10% discount for first-time guests."

"Good. Thank you, Manager."

Cao Yang began searching through the rows of spiritual items, but unfortunately, he didn't find any ice-attribute spiritual items.

Cao Yang bid farewell to the manager, left Xianlin Pavilion, wandered around the city for a bit, and then left the city to return to the Sect.

In fact, Cao Yang also wanted to buy a Magic Treasure. The spirit sword his master, Liuli, had given him was for use below the Golden Core stage. Cultivators at the Golden Core stage and above used Magic Treasures, but since he didn't have many Spirit Stones, he let it go.

Soon, Cao Yang returned to his Immortal Cave and began his meditative cultivation.

Before he knew it, the next day arrived. Cao Yang thought silently, "System, sign in."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining 50 years of Genius cultivation."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Void-Breaking Immortal Eye."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Grade 5 ice heart."

"The sign-in rewards have been placed in the System space. The Void-Breaking Immortal Eye can see through anything that does not exceed the Immortal Rank. A Grade 5 ice heart can evolve a spiritual body into an Immortal Physique, or help awaken an Immortal Physique, and to a certain extent, increase cultivation."

"Holy crap, System, didn't I only get one reward last time I signed in?" Cao Yang had a look of disbelief.

"Ding, the System will help the host to a certain extent with missions issued by the System. Also, sign-in rewards are not only related to the environment but are also random."

So that's how it is, Cao Yang thought. This System is pretty good; its grade seems quite high.

"Ding, this System is the invincible sign-in system, not some garbage System," the System's dissatisfied voice rang in Cao Yang's head.

Cao Yang: ...

"System, claim the 50 years of Genius cultivation."

Cao Yang knew that strength was everything, so finding ways to increase his Realm was the right move. Realm had to be the top priority.

Cao Yang clearly felt his Realm loosening. A large amount of worldly spiritual energy surged toward him from all directions, and his Realm began to rise:

Early Stage Nascent Soul

Middle Stage Nascent Soul

...

Late Stage Nascent Soul

Cao Yang broke through directly to the Late Stage Nascent Soul. Looking inside his Dantian, the high-speed rotating Golden Core had turned into a small Nascent Soul that looked exactly like him.

The Nascent Soul opened its bright and piercing eyes. Cao Yang felt that his Nascent Soul could leave his body, though it couldn't survive independently away from the main body.

Cao Yang got up and headed toward Fifth Senior Sister Xiao Lingxue's Immortal Cave. He already had a plan of action in mind.

Arriving outside Xiao Lingxue's Immortal Cave, Cao Yang activated a sound transmission talisman. "Fifth Senior Sister, your Junior Brother has come to visit."

A moment later, the Immortal Cave's Formation opened, and Xiao Lingxue, dressed in white with white hair, walked out. "Junior Brother, you've come at just the right time. I was planning to look for you in a bit. Master asked me to hand over some Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills for your cultivation. Come in first."

Cao Yang nodded.

Cao Yang followed her inside. Xiao Lingxue's Immortal Cave was similar to his own, but with a few more pots of flowers, making it look very comfortable.

After sitting down together, Cao Yang took the Storage Pouch Xiao Lingxue handed over. It contained 3,000 Spirit Stones and some Medicinal Pills for the Qi Refinement Stage.

Seeing Cao Yang put away the Storage Pouch, Xiao Lingxue smiled slightly. "Junior Brother, did you come to see me today because of any problems with your cultivation?"

"Fifth Senior Sister, I didn't come today because of cultivation problems, but because I have something else to talk to you about."

Xiao Lingxue was a bit curious. "Oh? What else is it, Junior Brother?"

Cao Yang didn't answer directly. Instead, he withdrew his smile and put on a serious face. "Senior Sister, a strange thing happened to me yesterday."

Xiao Lingxue looked at Cao Yang, who was speaking a bit strangely. "What strange thing happened to you? Just tell me, Senior Sister will definitely help you."

"Fifth Senior Sister, it's like this. After I stepped into the first level of Qi Refining yesterday, a lot of things suddenly appeared in my mind—bits and pieces, including descriptions of special Physiques." Cao Yang immediately began his explanation.

Xiao Lingxue showed a look of shock. "How could that be? Legend has it that when truly powerful experts undergo Reincarnation, they might carry memories of their past lives. Junior Brother, you're not the Reincarnation of a truly powerful expert, are you?"

"Wait, Junior Brother, when you mentioned special Physiques, you didn't mean that I have a special Physique, did you? I don't have one. Otherwise, Master and the others would have discovered it long ago." Xiao Lingxue was also a clever person and reacted instantly.

Cao Yang nodded and continued, "I don't know the reason either, but when I stepped onto the path of cultivation yesterday, I saw that you have a hidden Physique, Fifth Senior Sister—the Ice Spirit Immortal Body. It's even a high-tier Immortal Physique, just unawakened. Perhaps Master and the others didn't find it because your Physique hasn't awakened yet."

"Junior Brother is right. I believe you," Xiao Lingxue said with a look of joy.

She immediately asked, "Then does Junior Brother know how to awaken my Physique?"

"There are two ways. One is to wait for the Physique to awaken on its own, but that's very difficult; many people never awaken it in their entire lives. The other is to use a heavenly spiritual item to activate it. To awaken the Ice Spirit Immortal Body, Fifth Senior Sister needs a Grade 3 or higher ice heart." Cao Yang introduced the method of Awakening the Physique.

Hearing Cao Yang's words, the light in Xiao Lingxue's eyes dimmed again. She thought to herself, "An ice heart of Grade 3 or higher is very hard to find. Even Xianlin Pavilion might not have it for sale."