Reborn as an Infant, Martial Dao God-Ascension System?

Blue Star, East Continent.

Xiang Province Maternal and Child Health Hospital.

"Congratulations, it's a boy!"

"Seven pounds two ounces! The baby is very healthy."

The light before Chen Yan's eyes was blinding, making it difficult for him to open them for a moment.

Where am I?

In his ears, there was the steady hum of instruments and the soft, gentle chatter of women.

Chen Yan's consciousness felt as if it were rising from the deep sea to the surface, gradually regaining clarity.

He tried to move, only to find his limbs wrapped in soft fabric, a sense of powerlessness radiating from every corner of his body.

He opened his eyes, but his vision remained hazy.

He could only barely distinguish the soft lighting and a massive, blurred silhouette.

"Ma'am, look, the baby's eyes are so bright, and his skin is so fair and tender."

A gentle female voice rang out.

Immediately after, a beautiful woman wearing a pink nurse's uniform leaned in close.

Her skin was fair to the point of being almost translucent, her features delicate and pretty.

A small, dainty tear mole sat at the corner of her eye.

She looked quite young, as she was not very tall.

"Yes, our little Yan will surely grow up to be a handsome man."

Another voice came, so gentle it could drip with water.

Though it carried a hint of post-partum weakness, it could not hide the joy in her words.

Chen Yan's heart gave a sudden jolt.

Little Yan?

Before he could think it through, he was lifted by a pair of warm hands and pulled into an embrace that emitted a faint, fragrant scent.

He struggled to turn his tiny head to look at the woman holding him.

It was an exceptionally beautiful face; even though it was slightly pale, it did not diminish her elegance in the slightest.

She was wearing high-quality silk pajamas, not the standard hospital gown.

This was a single-occupancy room.

Moreover, it was a luxuriously decorated VIP delivery suite.

So... I've been reincarnated into a wealthy family?

Chen Yan's mind raced; the memory of dying suddenly while playing games in his past life was still vivid, and yet the next second, he was an infant in swaddling clothes.

Just then, the gentle woman—his mother in this life—suddenly had several distorted characters appear on her face, looking like some kind of tattoo he had never seen before.

???

Mom, are you that trendy?

Getting a tattoo on your face?

Chen Yan's tiny eyes widened.

No sooner had the thought crossed his mind than those strange characters shifted before his eyes, automatically translating into text he could understand.

"Martial... Martial Dao God-Ascension System, initializing?"

Before he could react, a crisp "ding" echoed in his mind.

A deep blue, semi-transparent panel slowly unfolded in the deepest part of his consciousness.

[Host: Chen Yan]
[Age: 1 day]
[Cultivation: None]
[Qi and Blood: 2/100 (Qi and blood value for an infant at the same stage is 1)]
[Spirit: 2/100 (Spirit value for an infant at the same stage is 1)]
[Charm: 80/100 (Dashing appearance)]
[Luck: 5 (No upper limit, you won't get food stuck in your teeth when drinking water)]
[Constitution: None]
[Skills: None]
[Achievements: None]

[Novice Quest I]: Eat at least three meals a day. After thirty consecutive days, unlock the achievement [Self-Disciplined Baby Boy (White) 0/30], +2 Qi and Blood daily...

[Novice Quest II]: Learn and practice the The Four National Health Exercises of the East Continent. After thirty consecutive days, unlock the achievement [Vigorous as a Dragon and Tiger (White) 0/30], +1 Qi and Blood, +1 Spirit daily...

My golden finger has arrived just like that?

Martial Arts Reach Divinity...

The name certainly has a sense of prestige.

Chen Yan's small eyes darted around, his dark, bright pupils revealing a cleverness that didn't match his age.

"Oh, why isn't little Yan crying? He's such a sensible child!"

Du Qionghua looked at the quiet Chen Yan in her arms, her face glowing with maternal love.

No matter how she looked at him, she felt her child was the most perfect being in the world.

"Ma'am, let me help you."

The young nurse nearby smiled and skillfully took Chen Yan from her arms.

Then, before Chen Yan could even react, a slender, tender palm landed firmly on his little bottom.

The force wasn't heavy, but the stinging pain it brought was incredibly sharp against an infant's delicate skin.

"Waa! Waa! Waa~"

It hurts!

A massive sense of grievance mixed with physiological pain instantly shattered Chen Yan's reason.

He followed his body's instincts and opened his mouth.

He used all his strength to let out the first cry since arriving in this world.

"Everything was fine, why did you have to hit the child?"

Du Qionghua's brows furrowed immediately, her tone filled with heartache.

"Ma'am, please don't worry."

The young nurse explained with a chuckle.

"Although we have entered the era of High Martial Arts, an infant's body remains fragile."

"If they don't cry after birth, their lungs won't fully expand, making them prone to hypoxia and suffocation."

As she spoke, she gently rocked Chen Yan, who was crying until he was out of breath.

"Listen, how strong his cry is!"

"This shows he has a good foundation; he will surely be an extraordinary martial arts prodigy in the future!"

You bad woman!

Just you wait!

When I grow up, I'm going to spank your bottom too!

After crying for who knows how long, Chen Yan felt his energy depleted and gradually closed his eyes, drifting into a deep sleep.

Seeing that Chen Yan had fallen asleep, Ruan Caibai gave a sweet smile.

"Ma'am, you should rest first."

"I'll put the baby in the crib. When he wakes up, just call me over."

"Little Ruan, thank you so much..."

After sleeping for an unknown amount of time, Chen Yan woke up again to a quiet hospital room.

Soft sunlight filtered through the gaps in the blinds, casting mottled shadows on the floor.

On the hospital bed not far away, his mother in this life, Du Qionghua, was resting with her eyes closed, her breathing steady and her sleeping face still beautiful and moving.

"Little Yan, you're awake."

Almost the moment Chen Yan opened his eyes, Du Qionghua woke up as well.

Her voice carried a hint of post-sleep huskiness, but was filled mostly with concern.

"Mommy will call Sister Ruan over right now."

As she spoke, she reached out and pressed the call button by the bedside.

Taking advantage of this gap, Chen Yan quickly reviewed his novice quests.

[Novice Quest I]: Eat at least three meals a day. After thirty consecutive days, unlock the achievement [Self-Disciplined Baby Boy (White) 0/30], +2 Qi and Blood daily...

This is simple.

Chen Yan nodded to himself. Fortunately, he didn't start as an orphan; with his mother by his side, he wouldn't be going hungry.

He looked at the second quest again.

[Novice Quest II]: Learn and practice the The Four National Health Exercises of the East Continent. After thirty consecutive days, unlock the achievement [Vigorous as a Dragon and Tiger (White) 0/30], +1 Qi and Blood, +1 Spirit daily...

The Four National Health Exercises of the East Continent?

Where on earth was one supposed to learn that?

He certainly couldn't expect a baby who had been born only a day ago to search for tutorials online himself.

As he pondered this, a wave of intense hunger surged from his stomach, and his belly let out two uncooperative "gurgles."

Chen Yan sighed.

This infant body was nothing but trouble; its energy reserves were too low, and it grew hungry far too quickly.

Just then, the ward door was pushed open gently.

The nurse, Ruan Caibai, walked in carrying a thermal food container.

The moment she stepped inside, she clearly heard the commotion coming from Chen Yan's stomach.

Her gaze fell upon the crib, and she couldn't help but pause in surprise.

She hadn't noticed it when he was born that morning, but now she realized this child was exceptionally beautiful.

Most newborns had reddish, wrinkled skin, looking like little old men.

Yet, this little fellow had fair, clear skin, and his features were as delicate as a porcelain doll.

Ruan Caibai lifted him from the crib, and a faint, milky scent wafted toward her.

Seeing Chen Yan's bright, dark eyes rolling around, a playful urge bubbled up from the bottom of her heart.

"Oh, is the little baby hungry? Whose tummy is making those gurgling sounds?"

Chen Yan couldn't be bothered to acknowledge her; this old woman had spanked his bottom just yesterday.

He cast his gaze directly toward the metal thermal container in her hand, even losing control over his body's instincts as he reached out his tiny hand to grab in that direction.

"Eh? You actually know there's food in here?"

Ruan Caibai was somewhat astonished.

However, she quickly dismissed the thought; perhaps the child was simply curious about a new, shiny object.

She shook the food container in her hand and said with a smile:

"But this isn't for you, oh no. This is to help your mother replenish her nutrients."

"Come on, Big Sister will take you to get some grub."

The young nurse cooed as she gently carried him into Du Qionghua's arms.

The moment he drew close to his mother, a familiar, fragrant warmth enveloped him.

The infant's instinct to forage for food instantly took command!

Chen Yan cast aside all distracting thoughts and focused his entire being on the task at hand.

Once fed and satisfied, his whole body was brimming with strength!

He let out a contented burp and grinned with his toothless little mouth.

"This child is so smart; he even knows how to smile after he's full!"

Du Qionghua looked at her beaming son in her arms, her heart melting with tenderness.

Chen Yan was indeed happy, not just because he had filled his stomach, but because the system's notification chime had sounded in his mind once more.

[You have welcomed your first meal since birth. Remember, only the child who cries gets the milk!]

Chen Yan: "???"

Did he really need to be taught that?