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The metallic tang of cheap beer clung to Gu Tian's tongue,a stark contrast to the promising future that had just been
within his grasp. Graduation. A coveted position at a leading tech company. He'd been celebrating with his university buddies, the boisterous laughter echoing the hopeful
anticipation of their impending entry into the 'real world."
Among them was his not-so-secret crush, Chi Lee, a bright smile and a shared history of late-night study sessions.
His phone vibrated, Chi Lee's name flashing across the screen. Excusing himself from the convivial chaos, Gu Tian stepped out into the relative quiet of the evening."Hey, Chi
Lee," he answered, a warmth spreading through him at the sound of her voice.
"Gu Tian! Congratulations on the job!" Her voice was bright, filled with genuine happiness for him. He was about to thank
her, to perhaps even suggest a celebratory drink just the two of them, when a deafening roar ripped through the night. A violent tremor shook the ground, followed by a
blinding flash of light. In that fleeting, horrifying instant, Gu Tian saw a fractured image -a distorted face, a glint of cold
steel - before darkness consumed him.
He awoke to the damp chill of forest floor against his skin Disoriented and aching, Gu Tian pushed himself up, his mind a swirling vortex of confusion. Where was he? What had
happened?
Then, a voice echoed in his mind, clear and cold, like polished steel.
[System activated: Hello, Host ]
Gu Tian froze, every muscle in his body tensing. What was that? A sharp, searing pain lanced through his skull, and
fragmented images flooded his consciousness. Clashes of swords, figures soaring through the air with sword, explosions of raw power. These weren't his memories. Yet, they felt...familiar, intertwined with a
understanding of this new reality.
This was the Sky Human Realm, a world of
cultivation. A world far removed from the familiar comfort of his previous life. He also have a hazy impression - this body he now inhabited wasn't originally from this realm. And
there was something about his family... powerful, incredibly so, yet the details remained frustratingly out of reach, like
trying to grasp smoke. He knew they were influential, but the
specifics were lost in the jumbled mess of borrowed memories. This new body was...average. Not particularly gifted, also not entirely a loser.
The System's voice, though artificial, cut through his bewildered thoughts. Despite the shock of his sudden transmigration and the disembodied voice in his head, a strange calmness settled over Gu Tian. His previous life had instilled in him a certain level-headedness, a habit of maintaining composure even in stressful situations.
Survival
in this new, dangerous world, he instinctively knew, would require nothing less.
[Newbie Package acquired.]
The System's voice echoed again.
[Contents: Chaos Bloodline, Basic Talent, Qi Refining Scripture,
Qi Refining Pill, Bodyguard Summoning Token.]
Without hesitation, Gu Tian mentally accepted the package.
A surge of energy coursed through him as the Chaos Bloodline activated, a profound shift occurring within his very being. An invisible barrier, presumably erected by the
System, prevented any outward manifestation of this change. Next, his talent was activated, a silent enhancement
that brought no visible phenomenon.
Qi Refining Scripture flowed into his mind, knowledge seamlessly integrating itself into his understanding.
Finally, he swallowed the Qi Refining Pill. A warm energy bloomed in his dantian,
the first stirrings of cultivation taking root.
He could feel it - a subtle strengthening, a newfound connection to the ambient energy around him. After cultivating for 7 hour his cultivation level had risen, a testament to the pill's potency.
[Current cultivation level: Qi Refining Realm, 5th Layer.]
The System's voice provided the information succinctly. Gu Tian now understood the basic hierarchy of power in this
world: Mortal Realm, Qi Refining Realm, Foundation Building Realm, Golden Core Realm, Nascent Soul Realm, and realms
beyond.He was a fledgling, barely scratching the surface.
Finally, he focused on the Bodyguard Summoning Token. A translucent interface materialized before him. With a thought, he activated it. A swirling vortex of energy
appeared, solidifying into a figure clad in sleek, ancient red and black armor. For a fleeting moment, Gu Tian assumed it was a male . But as he instinctively accessed the System's information, he learned otherwise.
[Bodyguard: ]
[Subject : Snow
Gender - Female.
Cultivation Level - Transformation Realm]
Transformation Realm! Gu Tian's breath hitched. That was several major realms above his own. This bodyguard was a powerhouse.
"System, show my status," he commanded mentally.
[Host: Gu Tian ]
[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Realm, 5th Layer.
Bloodline: Chaos (seal)
Talent: Basic.
Bodyguard: Snow (Transformation Realm).
System Features: Supreme Shop (Points-based), Mission System (Reward: Points)
Supreme Shop: Spend points to acquire techniques, pills,
artifacts, weapons, etc. Points awarded randomly upon completing missions.
Current Mission: Spend 1,000 Gold Coins within one week]
Ten thousand gold coins? Gu Tian frowned. He had no idea what the currency was like in this world, let alone how to acquire such a sum.
"System, are there any nearby settlements?" he inquired.
[Scanning... Nearest settlement: Willow Creek Town,
approximately three hours travel.]
"Alright," Gu Tian muttered, taking stock of his situation. He had a powerful bodyguard, a transformation realm cultivation base, and a seemingly impossible mission. He needed information, resources, and a place to start."Let's head to Willow Creek
Town."
Snow remained silent, her armored form radiating an aura of quiet strength. Without a word, she turned and moved through the dense foliage, a silent sentinel leading the way into an uncertain future.