"You ignorant fool, failing to recognize Mount Tai's greatness even when it stands before you." A man with long gray hair that flowed down to his waist shouted in fury as he followed a young man.
The young man sprinted through a secluded alley, often glancing towards the old man and giving him the middle finger with a sly smile. He had white hair and sharp crimson red eyes that shimmered when light fell on them.
"Yuki, you scoundrel. My heart is filled with kindness; kneel and beg for forgiveness before it's too late, and I'll spare your pitiful life." The old man shouted again, anger surfacing on his face.
Yuki chuckled softly as he looked back and yelled, "Old man Shi Xuan Ye, you think too much of yourself. I will never kneel to beg for forgiveness, no matter who it is. Toying with you gave me immense joy; why would I apologize?"
Shi Xuan Ye's face turned red as rage coursed through his veins. The fact that a junior insulted him like this wounded his pride, and hatred towards Yuki surged, but soon it faded away.
Yuki and Shi Xuan Ye had known each other for years. The young man's parents had passed away mysteriously when he was still very young.
Shi Xuan Ye was a close friend of Yuki's father, Hayato Amatsuki. He began taking care of the young Yuki, as he felt it was his responsibility to raise the boy.
Over the years, they had grown closer, but Yuki remained a mischievous boy. He would disrespect and pick on Shi Xuan Ye for the sole purpose of having fun.
He was a patient man and loved Yuki as his own child, even if the boy was spoiled and misbehaving.
This ungrateful brat, always making me go through such needless trouble. He sighed as his lips curled into a bitter smile.
Some hours ago, Yuki had intentionally picked a fight with Theo Carter amidst his academy lecture. His father, Soren Carter, was a powerful and influential Sovereign recognized by the world.
Sovereigns were those supernatural humans who had awakened and gained unique magical abilities in this world.
Even the weakest Sovereign was a hundred-fold stronger than a normal human.
Shi Xuan Ye had been called to the academy as he was Yuki's guardian. He had to clean up after his mess so that the matter didn't turn into a huge conflict.
Once they had gotten out of the academy, he began chasing Yuki immediately to teach him a lesson and knock some sense into him.
Yuki had been a troublemaker since birth so this wasn't the first time something like this happened. Shi Xuan Ye had gotten used to such behavior.
"Yuki, listen to me. I know you're a fool, but not to the point of offending Soren Carter. There must've been a reason for this. We can talk it out. I swear to heaven that I won't lay a single finger on you." Shi Xuan Ye said loudly with a hint of understanding in his tone.
Yuki abruptly stopped in his tracks, then turned around with a cheeky smile and said, "Old man, you are not so stupid after all. Yes, I had a reason to seek trouble with Theo, but I cannot tell you about it yet."
I can't tell him that I somehow got a system similar to those in webnovels, shortly after I started the academy.
Shi Xuan Ye felt like knocking the young man out on the ground to kick him until he was satisfied. He had been understanding about this situation but he didn't get any explanation from Yuki.
Should I just kill him on the spot? Never mind, that would actually kill him. He seriously considered for a moment, then shrugged the thought.
"I don't know what reason you have for not telling me, but let me see if you got any injuries, and then we can go back home. Come here, junior." He said calmly as he gestured with his hand.
Yuki nodded in an obedient manner and then walked towards Shi Xuan Ye. He wanted to get this situation over with quickly and go home to watch his favourite show that was airing this season.
When the distance shortened between them, Shi Xuan Ye quickly moved forward and landed a punch on Yuki's stomach.
"Arghhh!" Yuki groaned in pain as his knees landed on the ground and clutched his stomach.
"Old man, what the f*ck is wrong with you? I thought you were going to check my injuries, not give me more! Fu*king geezer, acting like this at your age." He spat while rolling on the ground.
"Insolent brat, you should've listened to me when I was still being merciful." Shi Xuan Ye snickered, then kicked Yuki once again.
I should do this more often; this is satisfying. He thought as a grin formed on his face.
"Old fart, heal me this instant or I'll stop getting those spicy magazines for you. Think carefully about your choices. I'm sure you wouldn't want me to stop supplying you with them." Yuki snapped, amusement and anger clashing in his sharp crimson eyes.
"What? How can you do such a cruel thing to this old grandpa? Fine, I'll heal you-just don't cut off the supply. Those magazines light up my boring days." Shi Xuan Ye pouted his lips, and his eyes turned watery.
The old man bent over as he grinned and shoved a greenish pill into the young man's mouth, while Yuki continued rolling on the ground in pain.
Yuki immediately felt the pain leaving his body, and he slowly rose, feeling completely revitalized. He felt as if every part of his body were brand new. The greenish pill had a miraculous effect as it healed him almost instantly and also rejuvenated his body.
"Your cultivation methods are truly efficient. Those weird pills always heal me right away. A pity I can't cultivate since I don't have a spiritual root." Yuki said as he brushed the dirt off his clothes with his hands.
Although.... I can now cultivate since the system can grant me a spiritual root.
"Hmph, you are too greedy. Being a sovereign, and you want to become a cultivator on top of that? I won't discourage you, but the chances of you becoming a cultivator are very slim since the concept of cultivation doesn't exist in this world." Shi Xuan Ye said, his lips curling to a sassy smile.
"Anyway, I hope you don't forget to bring me that magazine by tomorrow." He winked at Yuki with a smirk.
Yuki's face twitched slightly, and he felt like throwing up at the sight of Shi Xuan Ye winking.
I should really consider plotting this geezer's demise. Maybe I can electrocute him when he's sleeping. Sh*t, that wouldn't work since he's a cultivator.
Yuki stepped back a bit, and his shoulders tensed as he spoke, "You know you've got a nasty personality, right? You should really act carefully. I might electrocute you if you don't stop acting like this."
"You can keep trying, my cute junior. However you won't succeed in your ridiculous attempts. Those weird tools have no effect on me." Shi Xuan Ye said with a faint smile.
"Become stronger so that one day we can fight on equal ter--" Before he could finish, A mysterious figure in a black robe and his face concealed, came crashing down towards Yuki.
The system immediately appeared in front of Yuki upon sensing the danger.
[ Crazed System ]
! Extreme Danger Detected !
Run Away Immediately!
Shi Xuan Ye's expression turned serious, and he immediately dragged Yuki down the alley before the young man could even look at the system interface.
"Have you finally gone crazy, old man? First, you punched and kicked me, but now you're dragging me down the alley? Everything good with you?" Yuki said while stumbling as his brows furrowed in annoyance. He was still unaware of the mysterious figure.
"Don't throw up after what I'm about to do, or I will have to knock you unconscious. I'm sure you wouldn't want me to be next to you while you're out." Shi Xuan Ye expressed playfully, but his face remained stern.
"What do you mea-" Yuki couldn't even finish his sentence as Shi Xuan Ye soared into the sky while holding onto him. The young man's eyes widened in surprise, and his arms flailed in the sky.
Large skyscrapers pierced into the night sky, their windows glinting with colourful neon lights. A few automobiles passed by quickly in the air. Holographic billboards were visible everywhere as they projected advertisements and images; they flickered a bit and were placed at a distance between them. The entire city was filled with futuristic neon lights, and people moved around the roads with huge buildings surrounding them. The city was dazzling and the scenery was breathtaking!
Yuki soon understood the danger he was in as he saw the mysterious figure in a robe pursuing them. He then adjusted himself to look at the brilliant view beneath him.
The view of Astralis from up here is truly something. I can't stop looking at this view, no matter how many times I look. He admired the scenery, his crimson eyes shimmering as the neon lights reflected. Soon, his gaze shifted towards Shi Xuan Ye.
This old man at least knows when to get serious. Yuki felt an inexplicable emotion. It was gratitude, a new emotion that he had never felt before. Therefore, he felt uncomfortable.
Anyway, who is this man? And why did he attack me out of nowhere? Was he sent by Soren Carter since I offended him? Yuki considered, naturally arriving at the sensible conclusion.
I only picked a fight with Theo as I got a quest to pick a fight with him, and in return, I was rewarded well. What I've learned is that this system gives me quests which would generally be considered 'crazy'. Hence why the name 'Crazed System'.
After a few minutes, the mysterious figure was nowhere to be seen. Shi Xuan Ye had circled around the city in a 'weird' manner to get the man off their trail.
"We're safe for now. Let's head home and rest. You've got to go academy tomorrow as well. Also, don't go around offending big shots." The old man's face shone brightly with kindness, a warm smile forming on his face.
Yuki clenched his chest when he saw Shi Xuan Ye's gentle smile. He felt a sort of happiness that he had never felt before.
The sight of the old man's warm smile is priceless, way better than the city's scenery. No, what the hell am I even thinking?
He sighed deeply and replied, "Don't go teaching me around. I can make decisions for myself. It's 9 p.m. right now, the show is gonna air in thirty minutes. Let's hurry home."
Shi Xuan Ye chuckled in amusement as he dragged Yuki once again to head home.
They lived in a penthouse in a well-off area in Astralis. Shi Xuan Ye was a powerful and well-known cultivator in the city. Naturally, he had a lot of money and resources.
The penthouse stood on the topmost floor of the skyscraper. This area was named Vaelora District. Only the powerful and rich lived around here. Yuki's parents left behind a fortune after they died as they were recognised Sovereigns.
However, Shi Xuan Ye bought the penthouse so both of them could live here, making Yuki not spend a single penny.
The doors of the elevator opened to reveal a penthouse that seemed like a palace up high in the sky. Glass walls stretched across the entire space, and one could see the entire Astralis flooded with neon lights from up here.
"I'm heading back to my room. Don't you dare disturb me now, old man." Yuki muttered under his breath and headed towards his room without giving a single glance at Shi Xuan Ye.
The bedroom was very spacious; it held a massive bed covered with a silky bedsheet. In one of the corners stood a complete computer setup, and exotic posters were attached to the walls.
Yuki immediately jumped on the comfortable bed to lie on his back. After a few seconds, he whispered, "System".
[Crazed System: Stage One]
[Name] - Yuki Amatsuki
[Mana Core] - Stage 1
[Race] - Human (Sovereign)
[Titles] - None
[Class] - None
[Age] - 18
[Attributes] - ???
[Abilities] - ???
[Shop] - Locked
[Quests] - Resets tomorrow at noon