Breakthrough to Level Ten, First Stage Main Quest Complete

"What?!"

"I was bullied by Gou Dan?!"

Hearing the Side Quest details, Lin Tianyi was completely dumbfounded.

Ever since he was little, he had been the king of the children in Lin Family Village. Not only were children his age no match for him, even kids several years older than him could not beat him.

The first time he met Lin Goudan, the boy had been cowed by his kingly aura and became his little brother from then on, obeying his every word. When had Gou Dan ever mocked or bullied him?

"Isn't this quest a little too forced? Xianxian, it's not good for you to favor me this much, is it?"

Lin Tianyi said to Lin Xianxian somewhat sheepishly.

Hehe, since the system rules have determined that you're trash with zero Innate Soul Power, it's perfectly normal for people to mock and humiliate you. That's how the original underdog comeback story is supposed to go. I'm just following the system rules, that's all. Hurry up and complete the quest (*＞??)

Lin Xianxian's ethereal, adorable voice rang out laughingly in Lin Tianyi's mind.

Lin Tianyi gave a wicked chuckle. "Then I'll gladly accept it. Hehehe."

"What do you mean, gladly accept it? Brother Tianyi, what are you talking about? You're laughing so evilly." Lin Goudan looked at Lin Tianyi in confusion.

Lin Tianyi placed his fair little hand on Lin Goudan's right shoulder and chuckled.

"Gou Dan, I'll have to trouble you a little."

"Brother Tianyi..." Lin Goudan had a bad feeling about this.

"Gou Dan, I'll punch you, and you'll take the fall, admit defeat, and beg for mercy. Understand?"

"Huh? Why?"

"Just do as I say."

"Oh."

A serious expression appeared on Lin Tianyi's childish little face.

"Gou Dan, for all these years of mocking and bullying me, I'll repay you double today. Prepare to die!!"

With that, Lin Tianyi's little fist slowly struck toward Lin Goudan's right cheek at the speed of a turtle.

Watching the fist approach in slow motion, the already bewildered Lin Goudan became even more bewildered.

Only when the fist lightly pressed against his right cheek, and he felt not the slightest pain, did Lin Goudan stare blankly and suspiciously at Lin Tianyi, who kept making meaningful faces at him.

After a while, Lin Tianyi's face was practically cramping from all the exaggerated gestures. The bewildered Lin Goudan finally caught on, let out a miserable cry, and fell backward to the ground.

Covering his completely painless right cheek with both hands, he wailed miserably:

"Ah, it hurts so much! It hurts so badly! I'm going to die.

"Lin Tianyi, you've actually become so powerful. I'm no match for you. I-I admit defeat. Please spare me..."

Lin Goudan threw himself wholeheartedly into surrendering and begging for mercy.

Quest complete. Claim reward now?

The cold mechanical voice rang out in his mind.

Damn, that actually worked. This reward is ridiculously easy to get!

"No." Lin Tianyi silently declined. He would claim it later when no one was around, lest he attract attention.

Lin Goudan was still howling miserably on the ground. He had even squeezed out several tears as he rolled back and forth, his clothes covered in yellow dust, looking as though he were in agonizing pain.

Gou Dan's a pretty good actor... Lin Tianyi thought, then said with a smile:

"Alright, Gou Dan. That's enough."

Upon hearing that, Lin Goudan immediately flipped back onto his feet. His miserable howling stopped in an instant. Looking at Lin Tianyi before him, he scratched his head and chuckled.

"Brother Tianyi, is this another game you came up with? It seems pretty fun. It's kind of like that Ultraman fighting a Monster game you told me about before."

"We can play again sometime. Go practice your spearwork. I'm leaving first."

After saying that, Lin Tianyi eagerly ran off.

He casually found a secluded spot and immediately claimed the reward.

In an instant, the Soul Power within his body rose by a small amount, breaking through from level nine to level ten.

A brilliant smile appeared on Lin Tianyi's little face. Having a system as a wife really made things easy!

Just then, the cold mechanical voice suddenly sounded.

Congratulations, Host, on breaking through to level ten and completing the First Stage Main Quest. Claim reward now?

"Claim." With no one around, Lin Tianyi immediately claimed the reward.

At once, a stream of heat flowed into his limbs and bones, strengthening his skeleton, meridians, flesh, and hair.

Lin Tianyi could clearly feel his physical condition rapidly growing stronger. Every part of his body, every cell, was cheering with joy. This was a transformation of life itself!

Soon, the warm current receded like the tide. Lin Tianyi had visibly grown a little taller, from 1.2 meters to nearly 1.3 meters.

He clenched his fists, feeling the explosive strength within him. It was as though he had endless brute force and could punch through the heavens with one blow—though that was naturally just an illusion caused by his sudden surge in strength.

Still, he could now withstand Spirit Rings up to 2,500 years old. His physical condition was now even tougher than that of an ordinary Soul Elder!

His childish face was filled with a delighted smile as he turned his gaze to the pair of dark cyan wings floating before him.

The External Soul Bone, the Extreme Wind Wings, appeared to be only palm-sized, yet they emitted a beautiful dark cyan glow that was utterly captivating.

So these were the External Soul Bone Extreme Wind Wings. Anything his system wife rewarded him with was surely among the finest External Soul Bones!!

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Tianyi grabbed the Extreme Wind Wings. To his surprise, before he could even fuse with them, the wings flew behind him on their own and slowly merged into his back.

The bones in his back began to change as the Extreme Wind Wings fused into them bit by bit, gradually becoming part of Lin Tianyi's body.

The process was slow and painful.

Lin Tianyi's delicate, rosy-lipped, white-toothed little face turned crimson and twisted with agony. His two rows of white teeth clenched so tightly they creaked, nearly breaking apart.

A pained howl like that of a young beast escaped his throat. His clear black eyes gradually filled with vicious bloodshot veins, turning blood-red like those of a terrifying beast.

It fucking hurts!!!

That was the only thought left in Lin Tianyi's mind.

At that moment, a dense white light radiated from his chest. In an instant, it expanded and enveloped Lin Tianyi, isolating all sound.

At the same time, a warmth like a mother's embrace wrapped around the suffering Lin Tianyi.

The intense pain suddenly receded like the tide.

It was as if a gentle little hand were caressing Lin Tianyi's eyes, face, mouth, and body.

His blood-red eyes returned to their usual clarity and brightness. His twisted, agonized face gradually calmed. His tightly clenched teeth slowly loosened, and his tense, spasming body relaxed...

Lin Tianyi felt as if he were being embraced by a tiny figure. It was warm and comfortable, and fusing with the External Soul Bone Extreme Wind Wings was no longer painful.

Slowly, the Extreme Wind Wings completely fused with Lin Tianyi and became part of his body.

The warm white light rapidly contracted, gathering at Lin Tianyi's chest before vanishing.

Hehe, I'm here. I won't let you suffer.?(?????)?

Lin Xianxian's ethereal, adorable laughter rang out in his mind.

Lin Tianyi smiled. "You really are my wonderful wife."

Hehe (≧?≦)ゞ

Hurry and see what skills the Extreme Wind Wings have. I specially picked the highest-quality External Soul Bone for you.

Lin Xianxian urged him with a giggle, her adorable and playful laughter full of pride and happiness.

Nodding, Lin Tianyi closed his eyes and connected with the Extreme Wind Wings. Information flowed into his mind.

After digesting the information, an uncontrollable look of surprise appeared on Lin Tianyi's face.

The Extreme Wind Wings had two major skills.

Teleportation: Consume a certain amount of Soul Power to instantly move a certain distance. The more Soul Power consumed, the farther the teleportation distance.

Extreme Wind Demon Breaking Slash: Consume a certain amount of Soul Power to unleash one or multiple slashes. The more Soul Power consumed, the stronger the attack. It could be used against a single target or a group.

Lin Tianyi excitedly communicated with Lin Xianxian through their thoughts.

"It actually has two soul skills, and they're both so powerful. I thought it would only have one skill.

"Besides those two major skills, the Extreme Wind Wings themselves also give me the ability to fly. This is practically unbeatable!!"

Hmph, of course. I searched far and wide to find this for you. Other people don't get this kind of treatment.

Lin Xianxian's proud, adorable laughter echoed in his mind, as though a chubby little girl were standing with her tiny hands on her hips and her little chin raised smugly.

Now that you've completed the First Stage Main Quest, it's time to unlock the Second Stage Main Quest.

Lin Tianyi nodded, looking forward to seeing what rewards the Second Stage Main Quest would offer.

The cold mechanical voice sounded, and information appeared before his eyes.

Second Stage Main Quest issued

Quest requirements...