It Seems Some Strange Things Have Crashed In

"Yes, it is done," the System said. "This is the simplest, lowest-grade storage artifact. It possesses a storage space of three cubic meters. After 24 hours, the storage space will collapse, and at that time, the items inside will vanish along with the space. Furthermore, please do not place any living creatures inside, or it will trigger an immediate collapse."

Listening to the System's explanation, Tang Liu's eyes were filled with wonder. "You mean, this is a magical artifact?"

"It was crafted using runes; it is indeed a magical artifact," the System replied.

"Does that mean immortals and cultivators truly exist?" A faint glimmer of excitement appeared in Tang Liu's eyes.

"Spirit Masters are essentially a type of cultivator to begin with," the System replied.

"Then, System, since you can teach me how to make artifacts, can you teach me cultivation techniques, for example... the Heaven-Seizing Creation Divine Art?" Tang Liu felt his heart racing.

"You want to learn?" The System spoke, but its tone shifted from its mechanical form, becoming filled with a playful nuance.

Tang Liu's inner excitement was as if doused by a basin of cold water.

In that instant, every thought of learning cultivation techniques vanished; in his heart and mind, only one incredibly clear thought remained.

This is a trap!

And it is absolutely a massive one!

Cannot agree, absolutely cannot agree!

"Uh, well, I am a successor of socialism; I reject feudal superstitions..." Tang Liu said in his heart, filled with vigilance.

"The host only needs to gently touch the item you wish to store with the stone to place it into the storage space. By injecting spirit power into the stone and using your intent, you can retrieve the items stored within." The System continued to introduce the storage artifact, its voice returning to its mechanical form.

That trace of playfulness from just a moment ago felt as if, for that brief second, another consciousness had suddenly occupied the System, replacing it to utter those words.

And now, the System continued to introduce the storage artifact as if nothing had happened, as if that sentence had never existed and that scene had merely been a dream.

Recalling the Compendium of Haolan Spells that had caused him to transmigrate, Tang Liu felt as though he had long since fallen into a massive trap...

He shook his head, temporarily casting these thoughts from his mind.

Why think so much right now?

Even if he knew, could he jump out of this massive trap now?

It would be better to let things take their course and see what exactly was inside this trap.

Moreover, for the time being, there was nothing disadvantageous to him.

Besides, he was just an orphan.

A trace of self-mockery appeared at the corners of Tang Liu's lips.

After all, what could be gained from an orphan like him?

He picked up the storage artifact and stowed everything away except for the rabbit.

Carrying the rabbit by its ears and holding the storage artifact, Tang Liu slowly walked toward home, humming a little tune.

Upon arriving home, Tang Liu put away everything he had brought from outside, then went to wake Tang Hao for breakfast.

"Old man, get up and eat!"

Tang Liu unceremoniously shook Tang Hao's side-lying body vigorously with his hands while shouting loudly.

"I know, stop shaking me!"

Tang Hao opened his eyes, his tone grim yet revealing a sense of helplessness.

"Hurry up, I'm not waiting for you." Tang Liu brandished his fist at him in a threat.

But that cute little face and soft, milky voice truly lacked any deterrent power.

Tang Liu walked out first, sat down at the dining table, picked up the only bowl on the table, and started drinking, occasionally picking up a few stalks of pickled vegetables with his chopsticks.

A moment later, Tang Hao walked out and looked at the large iron pot sitting opposite Tang Liu on the dining table.

Tang Hao: "..."

Tang Liu put down his bowl and looked at him, saying, "What are you hesitating for? Everything in the pot is yours; drink it all in one go."

Tang Hao: "..."

After a while, Tang Hao sat down expressionlessly, picked up the large iron pot, and downed it in one gulp.

The porridge was no longer very hot, and given Tang Hao's cultivation level, he did not fear that level of temperature.

However, it was a full half-pot of porridge, and even for Tang Hao, downing it in one go took a full dozen seconds.

Furthermore, after finishing it, even he felt a bit stuffed.

Wiping his mouth, he looked at the chuckling Tang Liu, and Tang Hao spoke expressionlessly, "How much rice is left in the house?"

Tang Liu stopped his laughter first, then spoke slowly, "Don't worry, it's enough for us to eat for another five days."

Hearing this, Tang Hao couldn't help but frown, "We still have to stay here for at least half a year, yet you are wasting food like this?"

Tang Liu smiled, "If you think I'm wasting it, then why don't you go out, find work, and earn money to support the family?"

Hearing his words, Tang Hao was just about to flare up, but he was interrupted by what Tang Liu said next.

"Besides, if we don't eat a bit more now, whatever is left over after we leave in five days will just be a waste," Tang Liu said.

Tang Hao was stunned, failing to grasp his meaning for a moment. Once he finally reacted, he asked in a shocked tone, "What level are you at now?"

"Level 25, almost breaking through to 26. After I finish prepping the lunch ingredients, I plan to go cultivate for a while; I should be able to break through to level 26," Tang Liu said nonchalantly, though his eyes were filled with pride and amusement.

Indeed, after one night of cultivation, Tang Liu's soul power had surged by nearly two full levels.

Tang Hao found it hard to believe. He flashed behind Tang Liu in an instant, placed a palm on his shoulder, and probed him with his soul power.

Everything was normal.

"How is your cultivation improving so quickly?" Tang Hao asked, frowning.

"I don't know. Maybe I'm just naturally gifted?" Tang Liu said.

He truly didn't know about the system scrolling messages in his mind, so he felt just as confused about his own rate of improvement, eventually attributing it to being naturally gifted.

People, after all, have a bit of vanity.

Tang Hao was thoroughly astonished this time.

If Tang Liu could maintain this speed of cultivation, it wouldn't just be a matter of being naturally gifted—it would be defying the heavens themselves!

Seeing that Tang Hao remained silent for a long time, Tang Liu brushed his hand off his shoulder with a look of disgust. "You just wiped your mouth and now you're touching me? You don't cherish these clothes just because you aren't the one washing them!"

Tang Hao: "..."

After a long while, he couldn't help but look at Tang Liu with a look of equal disgust and say, "As if you're the one washing the clothes at home."

Tang Liu was surprised to hear this.

What was going on today? Even an old man like Tang Hao was learning how to be sarcastic.

However, as a fine youth of the new century, how could he admit defeat in such a matter?

And so, Tang Liu replied with a cheerful grin, "Let's not have the pot calling the kettle black, shall we? Since I'm your own flesh and blood, don't you know exactly who I take after? Why don't you go look in a mirror and see for yourself?"

Tang Hao: "..."