[ Would you like to learn this technique? [Yes] / [No] ]
Wang Jie's eyes widened. A technique like this… it was straight out of a fantasy!
"huh! its... upgraded"
At the moment Wang Jie couldn't understand why the technique is upgraded but the thing he see was the special effect which could enhance the breakthrough speed.
"...."
"that is perfect!" He let out a short laugh, his eyes gleaming with excitement
"Even having sex will be profitable now" he giggled
Without hesitation—
"Yes"
The air around him shifted. A faint, golden glow flickered over his body as a strange warmth spread through his limbs.
[Technique learned successfully!]
[Stats Updated]
Strength: 3 → 4
Agility: 4 → 5
Stamina: 2 → 10
Vitality: 10 → 25
Wang Jie's gaze locked onto the screen. His confident grin slowly faded.
"Eh?..." He blinked.
The numbers didn't change. He rubbed his eyes and checked again. His gaze darted between the stats, his excitement slowly fading.
"...That's it?"
"What the—?"
He sat there in stunned silence for a moment
"THAT'S TOO LITTLE!" His voice cracked
"Didn't it say primarily enhances physical abilities?!" he remained stunned for a moment
"....."
"...."
"Shit! Did I just get scammed?"
Without wasting another second, he rushed out of his room to find Wu Jian "Fuck! those bastards" But he stopped in his tracks and let out a sigh
"It's too late... Even if I go, it won't change anything... The result will be the same" Shaking his head, he stepped back into his room and collapsed onto the bed.
"Ai..! I even spent a lot of money on that technique" His gaze drifted to his ring, where a small red crystal was embedded.
A storage ring, a spatial treasure capable of holding vast amounts of items within a separate dimension. Its specially made by using certain types of magical crystals. Bound by one's spiritual sense, it allowed cultivators to store and retrieve objects with a mere thought.
"This Wang Jie sure had a lot of money…" he muttered "But I don't want to waste it like this"
His eyes shifted to the ceiling "But it's still quite a lot..."
Because in his previous life, he knew what it was like to have nothing. To fight, struggle, and still lose everything.
When his parents passed away, he had no other way to earn money. So, he took up a part-time job as a writer, pouring his heart into words in the hope of securing a future. To save as much as possible, he even limited himself to eating only twice a day, enduring hunger as just another burden of his harsh reality.
At last, when he finally managed to secure a contract, he thought his efforts had paid off. But then his work was stolen by a fraud, his rights stripped away as if they had never belonged to him. He fought, but in the end, he had no power, no voice, no means to reclaim what was his.
One by one, his hopes shattered, until nothing remained. And when there was truly nothing left, death came as his only escape.
"…Tch!" He clicked his tongue and shoved those thoughts away. That life was over. This was a new chance. He never wanted to feel that powerless again.
"I need to find some technique soon… otherwise.... There is no way I can survive here" Wang Jie understood that he was in no position to live like a normal person. The reason he couldn't refuse Lu Xueyi was simple—he has no authority to. He realized he wasn't even able to utter a simple 'no'. Even his reputation within the clan was too poor for him to wield any authority as the young master.
Compared to others of his generation, he was still lacking. His cultivation stage wasn't high enough, his strength wasn't enough, his influence was nonexistent. If he wished for even an ordinary life—if he wanted to survive in this new world—there was only one path—he had to grow stronger.
Until now, he had seen this world only through the vivid memories of the previous Wang Jie. But memories alone weren't enough—he needed to understand it for himself.
This world operated on a single, undeniable principle—'Strength'
Without power, one was nothing. Without strength, one's life and destiny were at the mercy of others. Wang Jie knew this all too well now. If he wanted to walk free on his own path, he had to grow stronger.
As his wandering thoughts settled, sleep took over.
....
****
The next morning, Wang Jie woke up feeling refreshed. After a bath, he stood before the mirror, studying his reflection "This face… it's similar to my previous one, but in a way, it feels more real… more refined"
Before he could dwell on the thought, a sudden knock at the door interrupted him.
[Knock!] [Knock!]
A voice followed, smooth and familiar "Master, I'm coming in"
The door slid open, Stepping inside was Ru Yan
As she stepped inside, Wang Jie's mind was momentarily flooded with lingering memories of their past. Her elegant servant robes clung to her figure in a way that made his heartbeat unsteady for a moment. She was a beauty in her own right. While she lacked the refined elegance of a noble lady like Lu Xueyi, her soft, gentle features and warm demeanor gave her a different kind of charm.
She greeted him with a smile, her voice laced with subtle seduction "You're looking quite handsome today..... Master"
Wang Jie quickly composed himself, suppressing any distractions
She then informed him "Tomorrow, your third uncle is returning" "Miss Wei told me inform you"
His eyes flickered with thought he lost in his own fantasy 'She is the kind of milf a man can dream about—mature, refined, and dangerously irresistible'
'What if I try dual cultivation with her.... but I need increase my stats first'
'Even though my stamina and vitality is highest but strength is still low. also I don't know the full extent of this technique's capabilities'
He simply nodded, keeping his thoughts to himself. While, she started walking toward him—
She stopped a just a inch closer to him, her voice soft and teasing "Master, your..." Raising herself slightly on her toes, she reached for his collar and started folding his collar of blue robe.
As she adjusted it, her soft breast pressed lightly against him, sending a wave of warmth through his body. He could feel her softness through the delicate silk of her robes, the sensation dangerously intoxicating.
His breath hitched slightly, and before he could stop himself, his body reacted—his little brother stirring to life. A deep heat coiled within him, the surge of undeniable arousal.
'... it's... heaven?' he muttered inwardly
Ruyan's fingers lingered as she adjusted his collar, her lips curving into a knowing smile. In a seductive whisper, she murmured "That's better now"
Wang Jie swallowed hard, his face turning red. Its becoming difficult for him to handling this situation. He couldn't understand why his body is reacting like this its getting too hard for him to resist.
Wang Jie avoided eye contact, trying to maintain his composure. Taking a deep breath, he stepped aside and said "Wu Jian is waiting for me I should go for now"
Without another word, he turned and walked out of the room. Ruyan watched him go, a hint of confusion flickering in her eyes. She had expected a different reaction. Still, with a playful smile, she followed him to the door
"See you later then... Master" she said, her voice carrying a subtle tease
He followed the path leading to the courtyard.
Stepping into the courtyard, Wang Jie took a moment to steady himself. The crisp morning air helped cool his mind. Sunlight filtered through the trees, casting shifting patterns on the stone path. Servants moved about, tending to their duties, but his focus landed on one person Wu Jian.
Standing a short distance away, Wu Jian had his arms crossed, his expression calm but observant. He walked toward him.
Upon reaching near him, Wang Jie sighed "Don't you think we got scammed?"
Wu Jian looked at him, puzzled
"The technique we bought last night had no effect" Wang Jie continued.
Wu Jian hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking "That means… your… last night…"
Wang Jie shook his head sigh "Alas, my strength didn't even increase a bit"
"only..." he didn't completed his sentence
Wu Jian cleared his throat awkwardly "A-Ah, don't worry, Master. There are plenty of techniques in Crimson Moon Pavillion that can help in improving… bed performance"
Wang Jie frowned "We have to find one"
"Hmm…"
"Eh!… wha!— bed performance!?" Wang Jie's face stiffened