"Ahhh… Damn it…"
A hoarse cry echoed inside the dark and damp prison.
A young man with blood all over his face lay chained to the wall. His hands and legs were locked with heavy iron chains, his bones broken, his body bruised, his spirit nearly destroyed. His eyes were bloodshot as he struggled to breathe.
He was Su Long, young master of the Su Family. Once proud, now reduced to a cripple locked in the darkness.
"I… am useless," Su Long muttered, his voice trembling, "I can't even protect my family…"
His whole body shook. His legs were bent unnaturally, his arms swollen, broken from countless beatings. Every breath brought stabbing pain to his chest.
He clenched his teeth, tears rolling down his dirty face.
"Damn it… am I really going to die like this…? No… not like this!"
His mind wandered. Memories flashed.
The Su Family… glorious for generations… all destroyed in a single night.
His father, a brave general, had already died in the battlefield years ago. His mother, weak and fragile, died after giving birth to his little sister.
And just one week ago… Su Long was sitting in his room when he suddenly heard screams. Black-robed figures rushed into the Su Estate, killing his elders, his guards, his people.
When he tried to resist, poison spread through his veins. His dantian was shattered. His cultivation destroyed.
When he woke up… he was already chained in this prison.
"Who poisoned me…? Who betrayed us?" Su Long growled, veins bulging in his forehead.
"Someone… someone planned this for my Su Family!"
The prison echoed with his roar.
Thap… Thap… Thap…
Footsteps. Cold and mocking.
Su Long raised his head weakly. Three figures walked into the prison.
His pupils shrank. He recognized them instantly.
Su Long forced a smile through his pain.
"Are my family safe…?"
The three looked at each other. Then, they laughed.
"Hahaha! Look at this bastard, still daydreaming!"
His expression changed.
The one leading was a young woman—Su Yan. Once his closest servant, now her face twisted with mockery.
She covered her mouth with her hand, eyes full of disdain.
"Young Master… are you feeling good here? I hope they didn't mistreat you? Hehe…"
She leaned forward, voice filled with venom.
"Look at you now. Once proud, now waste."
She waved her hand casually.
"Su Bo, beat him. Maybe his brain will start working."
The guard named Su Bo grinned wickedly. He walked forward and slammed his fist into Su Long's stomach.
Pfft!
Blood spilled from Su Long's mouth.
His body shook with pain. His eyes filled with disbelief.
"But… why? Why did you betray the Su Family?"
Su Yan tilted her head back and laughed wildly.
"Hahaha… betrayed? You fool. Do you know why we came here today? Because today is your last day."
Her eyes gleamed.
"We got orders to kill you. After you die, we get rewards. And me? I wanted to see it. I wanted to see you helpless, crawling, suffering! Hahaha!"
She stepped closer, her face twisted with satisfaction.
"You always acted high and mighty… but do you know who poisoned you? It was me. I mixed it in your food. You ate it like a fool. Hahaha!"
Su Long's face twisted with rage. "My uncle… my uncle will definitely kill you!"
Su Yan laughed even louder, bending forward, her eyes teasing.
"Uncle? Hahaha… Young Master, you're really stupid. Do you know who betrayed you? Your uncles. They already escaped with their families. The elders and guards? They were abandoned, left to die. All part of the plan."
Her smile grew cruel.
"And do you know the reason? It's not even you… it's your little sister."
Su Long froze.
"Yes… that little brat. Just two years old. But she awakened the Holy Body. The higher ups already locked their eyes on her. Soon, she will be sacrificed."
She smirked, voice dripping with poison.
"Right now, she is in prison. No food. Beaten every day. Crying. Screaming. Hehehe… she's only two, and already suffering."
Su Long's eyes widened. Tears rolled down his face. His heart twisted in pain.
"My sister… she's just a child! You beasts… you animals!"
His body shook with anger, chains clattering.
Su Yan only looked more satisfied. She waved her hand again.
"Enough. Su Bo, kill him."
Su Bo stepped forward, licking his lips.
"Sorry, Young Master. But this is the end for you."
Su Long's mind went blank. Then red.
"Damn it… I want revenge. I want to kill all of them!"
He roared in his heart.
"I can't die! I am a transmigrator! I came to this world twenty years ago. How can I die like this? How can I accept this?!"
[Ding! Host is about to die…]
[Ding! Revenge System awakens!]
[Ding! The more people hate you, the stronger you become.]
[Ding! Host injuries recovering. Beginner Package granted: Titan Body, Body Refining Cultivation.]
System Panel
Host: Su Long
Cultivation: Body Refining – Early (0/30)
Body Physics: Titan Body → Allows fighting one stage higher
Total Hatred Value: 0 points
Skills: None
Treasures: None
Su Long's body shook. He felt warmth spread through his bones. His wounds mended. Power surged inside him.
He gasped.
"This… this is real. A system… my golden finger!"
With a roar, he pulled on the chains.
Crack!
The iron snapped. He stood up, towering with rage.
His eyes locked onto Su Bo and Su Yan.
"Now… you die."
[Ding! 30 Hatred Points obtained.]
Su Bo rushed forward, disdain on his face.
"How dare you resist? You're already crippled!"
He threw a heavy punch. But Su Long didn't move. His eyes burned with killing intent.
At the last moment, Su Long raised his fist.
BAM!
Su Bo's chest exploded. A bloody hole appeared where his heart was.
He looked down in disbelief, mouth opening and closing. Then collapsed, dead.
The second guard screamed in shock. He charged with his blade, but Su Long grabbed his neck with one hand.
Crack!
The man went limp, his eyes wide, lifeless.
Su Yan trembled, falling to the ground.
"You… Young Master… don't kill me! I was wrong, I admit it! Please! I will serve you again, I will be loyal!"
Her eyes darted. She quickly added in threat, "My father… he is Body Refining Mid Stage. He is coming here. If you don't kill me, he will let you live!"
Inside her mind, she smirked. Once Father comes, you're finished.
But Su Long's eyes were cold as ice.
He stepped forward and slapped her face.
BAM!
Her cheek swelled instantly.
"You… you dare hit me?!" she screamed.
Su Long grabbed her by the neck.
Her legs kicked, her hands scratched, her voice cracked with panic.
"No… no… please… don't!"
Crack!
Her body went limp. Dead.
Su Long threw her corpse to the ground. His eyes burned like fire.
"This is just the beginning…"