2: Familiar strength and family warmth

Chapter 2: Familiar Power and Family Warmth

Yun Feng stood by the window, taking a deep breath of the cool morning air of this differentworld. The vast power within him, like a sea of stars yet firmly Sealed, gave him a sense of unreality. Black Gold Rank... in the novels of his previous life, this was a top-tier existence, capable of dominating a region and stirring up storms. Now, it had become the trump card of an ordinary disciple from a fallen Family like him.

“I must first become familiar with this Physical Body and this power,” Yun Feng suppressed the excitement in his Heart-Nature and mused to himself. The System clearly indicated that the power needed adaptation, and the Physical Body needed to grow. He was currently like a baby holding the launch codes for a nuclear bomb, knowing its infinite power, but only able to safely use a very limited portion of it.

He walked to the center of the room and once again tried to guide the faint strands of power leaking from the Sealed core. This time, he was more cautious, no longer seeking to perceive the outside world, but focusing on himself.

With a slight thought, a warm current of Qi naturally and slowly circulated through his Meridians. It wasn't any Cultivation Technique, but merely the purest energetic afterglow naturally emanating from his Black Gold Rank Origin. Wherever it passed, muscle fibers seemed to be silently nourished and strengthened, bone density appeared to be quietly increasing, and his five senses remained in a state of acuity far beyond ordinary people, yet not enough to arouse suspicion.

“This feeling... it’s so wondrous.” Yun Feng could clearly “introspect” every subtle change in his body. This absolute sense of control over himself was something he, as an ordinary person in his previous life, could never have imagined. He tried to lightly throw a punch into the air, not using any Soul Power, but only Physical Body strength.

“Whoosh!”

The punch was subtle but extremely fast, and his arm cut through the air, creating a clear whooshing sound. He estimated that with just this initially adapted Physical Body, without using Soul Power, he could easily knock down a heavyweight boxing champion from his previous life.

“Feng’er, come out for breakfast, then go to the storeroom to help your father count things,” his mother, Madam Yun Lin, called from outside the door, interrupting Yun Feng’s adaptation practice.

“Coming, Mother!” Yun Feng immediately reined in all his Qi, a gentle, even slightly shy smile returning to his face as he opened the door.

Breakfast consisted of simple spiritual grain porridge and a few side dishes. Although not delicacies, they were rich in Spiritual Qi, indicating that even though the Yun Family had declined, they had not neglected the basic Cultivation of their disciples. At the table, Madam Yun Lin meticulously instructed him again, mostly about taking care of his body and not being impatient with Cultivate, her words filled with concern.

His father, Yun Shan, was a man of few words, with a hint of weariness in his brows from toiling for the Family’s livelihood, but his gaze towards Yun Feng was equally gentle: “After you eat, come with me to the storeroom. The Family is preparing to organize an experience trip for you young disciples near Black Spring Village outside the city. We need to count the Materials, and you can familiarize yourself with the process.”

“Outdoor experience trip?” Yun Feng showed just the right amount of surprise and a hint of expectation. This was precisely an Opportunity to understand the outside world and possibly encounter the main plot.

“Yes, it’s nearby and relatively safe. It’s mainly for you to broaden your horizons and temper your Heart-Nature,” Yun Shan nodded. “Black Spring Village recently reported that Yao Beast activity nearby seems to be more frequent than usual. Although it’s not a major issue, the Family has decided to send a team to investigate and clear them out.”

After the meal, Yun Feng followed his father to the Yun Family’s storeroom. The storeroom wasn’t large, but it was neatly arranged with various Materials: bundles of ordinary swords and leather armor, some basic healing herbs, a small amount of Materials that low-Rank demon spiritualists might use, and piles of spiritual grain and dried meat for the Family’s daily consumption.

The air was filled with a mixed scent of herbs, leather, and grains.

“Count the amount of hemostatic grass and qi recovery pills, and record them in the ledger,” Yun Shan handed Yun Feng a thick ledger and a pen, then went to count weapons and armor himself.

“Alright, Father,” Yun Feng took the ledger and walked to the area where the medicinal herbs were stored. He looked at the bundles of ordinary hemostatic grass with faint Spiritual Qi, and a thought suddenly stirred in his Heart-Nature.

The myriad manifestations sublimation system can sublimate everything. There is nothing it cannot sublimate, only what you cannot imagine.

He looked left and right. His father was counting weapons in the distance and was preoccupied. He picked up a stalk of the lowest quality hemostatic grass, with almost no Spiritual Qi fluctuations, and silently thought: “System, sublimate this herb.”

Command received. Scanning target: inferior hemostatic grass.

Sublimation path: inferior hemostatic grass -> purify medicinal properties, stimulate potential -> high-quality hemostatic grass (Black Iron Rank). Execute?

Execute. Sublimation complete.

It really works! Although it only changed from “inferior” to “high-quality,” the Rank didn’t seem to change, but the effect would surely be vastly different. It’s just that the sublimation Rank seems to depend on the item. Never mind, I won’t dwell on this; I’ll slowly explore the functions of this System.

While counting the herbs according to the method in his memory, he secretly pondered the System’s usage. This “Myriad Manifestations Sublimation” ability was simply a bug-level existence. Once he had enough energy in the future, it would definitely be the best way to get rich and create divine equipment.

“Fengzi, have you finished counting? Don’t zone out,” Yun Shan’s voice came.

“Almost, almost, Father,” Yun Feng quickly responded, speeding up his hands. His mind was now agile, and his memory was exceptional. Counting these items was effortless, and he quickly recorded the exact quantities in the ledger.

Looking at his son’s nimble movements and clear accounts, a subtle, almost imperceptible look of satisfaction appeared on Yun Shan’s stern face. He felt that after his son’s fainting spell yesterday, he seemed... more energetic and more reliable in his work.

By the time the Materials were counted, it was already noon. The father and son left the storeroom and happened to encounter several Elders and stewards chatting outside the council hall. The topic was precisely about this experience trip.

“...The matter of Black Spring Village, though not major, should not be underestimated. With Yun Hao leading the team, and two Bronze Five-Star deacons accompanying them to protect those young ones, there should be no problem,” said a white-haired old man. Yun Feng recognized him as a highly respected Elder of the Family.

“I heard that the City Lord’s Mansion, the Ye Family, and the Sacred Aristocratic Family have also been making some small moves recently, seemingly also intending to let their young disciples go out for tempering,” another steward interjected.

“No matter, our Yun Family does not contend with others; we only need to do our own affairs. As long as we don’t actively provoke them, they probably won’t make things difficult for us old bones and juniors,” the white-haired Elder waved his hand, his tone calm, yet revealing a unique resilience of the Yun Family, a sense of being content with their own lot.

Listening to the conversations of his Family members and feeling the atmosphere of mutual support within the Family, despite tight resources, Yun Feng’s Heart-Nature was slightly touched. This Yun Family, unlike many scheming aristocratic families he had read about in novels, was more like a warm big Family. This gave him a more real sense of belonging to this world.

Returning to his small courtyard, Yun Feng continued his adaptation practice. He no longer deliberately guided his power but tried to integrate it subtly into his daily life. When walking, his steps were lighter and steadier; when moving objects, his control over power was precise; even when reading, his comprehension and memory were far beyond what they used to be.

He was like a child with a new toy, cautiously exploring and familiarizing himself with this heaven-sent “gift.”

In the evening, the Family officially issued a notice: three days later, Yun Hao, a prominent young cousin, would lead a team to Black Spring Village for an experience trip, and all eligible disciples could sign up.

When the news arrived, the young disciples of the Yun Family stirred with excitement. For these young men and women, most of whom had never really left the City of Radiance, everything outside the city was full of novelty and the allure of adventure.

Yun Feng stood among the crowd, listening to the excited discussions around him, his eyes calm with a hint of understanding.

Black Spring Village... If he remembered correctly, one of Nie Li’s minor Opportunities in the early part of the original novel seemed to be in that direction? Even if he didn’t encounter it, this would be his first true contact with this dangerous and exciting world in his identity as “Yun Feng.”

He lightly clenched his fist, feeling the dormant, world-overturning power within him, and a slight smile curved his lips.

“An experience trip, huh... Perfect.”