Mysterious Origins

At dusk, Xiao Yan and Xun Er returned to the Xiao Clan, chatting and laughing.

As soon as Xiao Yan returned, Xiao Han impatiently rushed to Xiao Yan's room, naturally to ask Yao Lao to prepare Foundation Establishment Fluid.

It did not take long for Yao Lao to prepare two portions of Foundation Establishment Fluid.

With the Spirit Liquid in hand, Xiao Han was overjoyed. He then left Xiao Yan's room, ready to begin cultivating.

Inside his room, Xiao Han prepared a large barrel of water. After pouring the Foundation Establishment Fluid into it, he stripped and jumped straight in.

Sitting cross-legged in the wooden barrel, Xiao Han entered a cultivation state. The medicinal liquid slowly began to take effect, assisting his cultivation.

Time flew during cultivation. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. One bottle of Foundation Establishment Fluid had been used up, and Xiao Han could only stop cultivating for the time being.

"Whew..."

Xiao Han stood up, and his bones crackled loudly all over. After half a month of cultivation, his strength had improved considerably. He had reached Dou Qi Stage Three, and his small frame had become increasingly sturdy.

"Now Young Master has both looks and strength!" Xiao Han looked out the window, feeling wonderful as he could not help sighing. Hmm... he felt rather outstanding now.

But he was doomed.

"Ding..."

"System detection has determined that Host Xiao Han is getting a little full of himself and shows signs of slacking off. The system will administer punishment!"

Boom!

A bolt of lightning suddenly descended from the clear sky, striking Xiao Han. Yes, he was charred again!

"Whew..."

Xiao Han's blackened face was turned toward the blue sky. He had something he did not know whether to say. No, it was ten thousand things!

"Damn it, System, are you toxic?" Xiao Han refused to accept this and immediately protested.

"Ding..."

"System detection has determined that Host Xiao Han insulted the system. The system is very angry and will administer Thunder punishment to Host Xiao Han, while deducting all points!"

Boom!

As soon as the words fell, another bolt of lightning crashed down, striking Xiao Han squarely on the head.

Then a System Interface containing Xiao Han's information popped up.

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Host: Xiao Han

Strength: Dou Qi, Stage Three. Trash

Points: 0...
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"My 100 points!" Looking at the empty interface, Xiao Han had the urge to curse, but he held it in. He could not afford to curse anymore. What if the system gave him negative points later? Then he would truly have no tears left to cry.

"This is a huge loss. I was just about to exchange points for some Gold Coins to buy materials for Foundation Establishment Fluid. What am I supposed to do now?" Xiao Han was deeply depressed. He was penniless again, a proper poor man.

"Sigh, I really can't get too carried away." Xiao Han sighed, as though reflecting on himself.

"Ding..."

"System detection has determined that Host Xiao Han has a repentant heart and knows to correct his mistakes. The system rewards 100 points!"

Just then, the system's voice rang out again.

Xiao Han blinked. That worked too? His eyes rolled as he was about to complain a few times, but he swallowed the words at the last moment. This system was toxic!

After changing into clean clothes, Xiao Han headed outside. He was going to the Market to buy some materials.

The moment he stepped outside, Xiao Han froze. Looking ahead, he saw a graceful figure sweeping in his courtyard. It was Xiao Xueqin. During this time, she often came to help Xiao Han clean the courtyard, though it was naturally her duty as a servant.

"Xue Qin, morning!" Xiao Han walked over and greeted her with a smile.

"Morning!" Xiao Xueqin replied with a smile. Her dark hair was tied up, fully revealing her delicate face. Without a trace of makeup, she was like a Pheobe rising from the water, utterly unadorned.

"I'm planning to go to the Market to buy some things. Want to come along?" Xiao Han paused before asking.

"But... I still need to clean." Xiao Xueqin said.

"It's fine. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility." Xiao Han smiled, took the broom from Xiao Xueqin's hand, and set it aside. "Come on, I'll take you shopping."

"All right." Xiao Xueqin hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Xiao Han smiled, and the two of them headed toward the Market shoulder to shoulder.

"Xiao Rou, is there any way to let Xue Qin cultivate?" Along the way, Xiao Han communicated with the system through his mind. Naturally, he wanted Xiao Xueqin to cultivate. After all, this was a world where strength determined status.

"It is not that she cannot cultivate. Her Meridians were sealed by someone when she was young. Her talent is actually quite high," Xiao Rou said.

"Sealed?" Hearing this, Xiao Han could not help glancing curiously at Xiao Xueqin beside him. Those capable of sealing techniques were naturally Great Experts. It seemed Xiao Xueqin's origins were rather extraordinary...