[Welcome to the Heavenly Charm System]
[Ding! Distributing newbie gift]
[Congratulations to the host! You have obtained the Immortal Physique]
[Congratulations to the host! You have obtained the Fortune of the Great Dragon Emperor.]
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After that cold, emotionless voice, Xia Fan felt his body undergoing a transformation.
His once weak, sedentary body began to gain muscles. His short hair started growing longer, and his eyes, previously darkened by heavy bags, became clear, as if containing an ocean within.
This surreal scene left Xia Fan in disbelief.
"S-system?" he stuttered as he spoke, finding it hard to believe this was happening to him.
Not long ago, he had just finished reading a novel that had stolen three nights of his sleep.
When he finally finished and went to bed, he heard this notification echoing in his ears.
At first, he considered it a dream, but the changes in his body were far too real.
"Open your eyes and confirm if it's true."
Making that decision, Xia Fan opened his eyelids. The very first thing he saw was a blue sky filled with clouds above him. He stood up in shock—this wasn't his room.
"Transmigration! Fuck, I really traveled to another world! How is this even possible?"
He placed his hand on his chin, thinking deeply, and in the end, reached only one conclusion: it was all the system's fault!
"Hey… show up, system." Xia Fan commanded with a trace of expectation.
[...]
No response…
Other than the sound of birds on the trees around him and the rustling of leaves, nothing else could be heard.
"Not an intelligent system?" Xia Fan frowned and clenched his fists, displeased at being thrown into an unknown place without any assistance.
Frustrated with the situation, he thought of the second law every transmigrator uses.
"Status."
The moment he thought of it, a floating blue screen appeared in his vision.
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Name: Xia Fan
Race: Human
Cultivation: Mortal
[Talent List]
[Notable]
Immortal Physique: A beauty that defies the heavens themselves.
Fortune of the Great Dragon Emperor: Destined to encounter opportunities across the world. However, calamities will also follow. Nothing comes for free, especially to the chosen ones.
[Innate]
Common Meridians (Can evolve): Born in a mortal world without spiritual energy, the meridians are of poor quality. However, after obtaining the Immortal Physique, they gained the ability to evolve.
Small Longevity Root (Growing): Born without a spiritual root, but after obtaining the Immortal Physique, a small tree began to grow.
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After finishing reading, Xia Fan was speechless, doubting his own sanity. To confirm he wasn't crazy, he pinched his arm and felt his heart race.
"Holy shit! Handsome as fuck! And an innate talent that can evolve! What an excellent start!"
Excited, Xia Fan let out a string of curses, venting his inner joy.
He no longer cared about the reason behind his transmigration.
To be honest, it didn't matter much to him. Being an orphan, and with a personality that kept him from having friends in real life—only in the virtual world—there was little tying him back.
"And the system, what's its function?"
He wanted to know, so he could plan ahead. And it didn't take long before the screen shifted once more.
[Functions]
Seduce beautiful women using your charm and gain their talents, physiques, and insights.
By performing unique actions, rewards will also be generated.
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Xia Fan blinked the moment he read the first line. By the time he reached the end, his skin tingled.
"This is bad."
He was screwed. On Earth, he was timid—he had never even spoken properly to a woman. Now he was supposed to seduce them?
'I have a good appearance, that's an advantage, right? I just lack the rizz.'
He reached that conclusion and let out a long sigh.
After sighing several more times, Xia Fan decided to explore the area, since he wanted to start cultivating as soon as possible.
As for the matter of seduction, he'd leave that aside for now.
The good thing about his system was that it didn't force him into missions, nor threaten him with death like some webnovels did.
Starting his exploration, Xia Fan walked along a narrow path between the trees. Their shade covered his head completely, blocking out the sky.
It was unsettling. He walked cautiously, watching every corner, silently praying in his heart not to encounter any monsters.
But too bad…
His life was destined to be anything but peaceful.
Xia Fan, who was walking carefully, spotted a black snake nearly two meters long coiled around a trunk.
It startled him. With trembling legs, he tried to back away slowly to avoid drawing the snake's attention.
But unfortunately, a buzzing sound came from above.
Looking up, Xia Fan saw a pit drop through the air—thrown by a yellow-furred monkey perched on a tree, holding a fruit in its hand.
"Bastard!" He cursed the monkey to its last generation as he turned around.
The pit hit the ground with a thud, catching the snake's attention. When it noticed the human nearby, a glint of hunger flashed in its eyes.
Uncoiling from the trunk, the snake began to slither across the ground.
Ahead, Xia Fan's feet were pounding against the dirt at full speed. He was running for his life. If he got caught, he would be devoured.
In that chase, after twenty meters, he was already exhausted, his breathing ragged, sweat pouring down his body.
Xia Fan lost his stamina. Even with his transformed physique, he was still just a mortal in the end.
The snake behind him showed no signs of tiring. It simply followed his pace, toying with its prey.
"All because of that damn monkey!" Xia Fan was seething. For the first time in his life, he wanted to kill. "And this snake too! Why don't you just catch me already? Go play with your mother, fuck!"
Enraged, he stopped running. At that moment, he realized it was useless. If he kept fleeing, he would die sooner or later anyway.
Instead of dying like a coward, he chose to at least wound the damned thing.
With fury in his eyes and adrenaline burning through his veins, heating his blood,
Xia Fan crouched to the ground, grabbed a wooden stake, and turned back. Using all the strength in his forearm, he hurled it like a spear. It cut through the air like a brown shadow.
The snake, expecting the human's surrender, was caught off guard by his sudden counterattack. Its first instinct was to strike with its tail, but there was no time. The stake pierced its scales, ripping through its flesh like a skewer.
The beast let out a hiss and shook violently, forcing the wood out of its body. When it flew free, a small hole was left behind, and purple blood gushed out endlessly.
Freed from the annoyance, the snake glared at Xia Fan with killing intent.
To be continued…