Chapter 12: A Trash Reward
The evening air in Seria City was heavy with Qi, faint waves drifting across rooftops like invisible mist. Luo Shin sat cross-legged inside his hut, his Qi Refraining Level 5 cultivation stable and calm.
Ding!
[System Notification: Lucky Royale Spin available]
The familiar translucent wheel appeared before him, glowing faintly. Shin raised an eyebrow.
> "Last time, I received something useful… let's see what fate has prepared for me now."
The wheel spun rapidly, the golden, silver, and dull-gray sections flashing by. Shin's eyes followed the spinning light until it clicked to a halt.
Ding!
[Congratulations, Host! You have obtained: Trash Treasure – Rusted Dagger]
The system panel displayed the item.
> Treasure Type: Weapon
Grade: Trash
Effect: None. Rusted blade, barely usable.
Shin picked up the dagger that appeared in his hands. The handle was cracked, the blade was jagged and stained with rust. He swung it lightly—only to feel it wobble in his grip.
"…This? You call this a treasure?" Shin muttered, nearly dropping it. "Even the old kitchen knives in the city market are sharper than this."
He tossed it on the floor with a sigh.
Ding!
[Reminder: Even trash treasures may hold hidden value in rare circumstances]
Shin frowned. "Hidden value? Or just your way of mocking me?"
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Refining Mindset
Instead of getting angry, Shin sat back down.
> "Fine. If the system wants to test me, I'll accept it. Not every step forward comes with gold and silver. Even trash can have its use one day."
He closed his eyes and resumed training. His 〈Qi Palm Surge〉 and 〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 worked in harmony, circulating Qi more efficiently than ever.
The Defensive Amulet around his neck glowed faintly, reinforcing his focus. With each strike, Shin reminded himself:
> Treasure or trash, the system still gives me chances. And I'll never waste them.
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Quiet Night Resolve
By midnight, Shin stored the rusted dagger inside a small wooden box. He didn't know if it had any use, but instinct told him to keep it.
He looked at his system panel once more:
Realm: Qi Refraining Level 5
Spiritual Energy: 420/500
Techniques:
〈Circulating Qi Palm〉 (Major Success)
〈Qi Palm Surge〉 (Intermediate)
Spiritual Root: Middle
Soul: Infant
Treasure: Common-Grade Defensive Amulet, Rusted Dagger (Trash)
Shin smiled faintly. "One day, even a piece of trash might shine. Until then… I'll continue walking forward."
The faint hum of Qi in the air lulled him into deep meditation. Outside, the world remained chaotic, but inside his hut, Shin sharpened his resolve.
> The Absolute Anomaly will not falter—not for riches, not for trash.
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✨ End of Chapter 12 ✨