The courtyard was unusually peaceful.
Sunlight filtered through the ancient spirit trees, scattering soft golden shadows across the jade floor. The air smelled faintly of spiritual fruits and morning dew. If one ignored the hidden formations and the terrifying aura buried deep beneath the Yuan estate, it looked no different from an ordinary immortal household enjoying a lazy afternoon.
The MC lay half-reclined on a spirit couch, lazily tapping at a handheld gaming device.
"Again," he muttered, eyes sharp but expression relaxed. "That boss pattern is predictable."
Beside him, his little sister sat cross-legged on the floor, a short sword resting on her knees. Her movements were calm, precise, almost mechanical as she wiped the blade clean with a silk cloth. Despite her young appearance, every motion carried the discipline of a seasoned cultivator.
Meanwhile, his mother sat close, unhurried and patient, feeding him peeled spirit fruits one piece at a time.
"Eat slowly," Lin Yao said softly, brushing a strand of hair away from his forehead. "Cultivation or not, your body is still growing."
The MC didn't resist. He simply opened his mouth without looking away from the screen.
For a brief moment, everything felt… real.
Warm.
Ordinary.
And that was exactly when—
[System Notification]
Host, enjoy this peace while you can. Your life is about to become a little harder.
The MC paused the game.
"…Harder?" He raised an eyebrow. "That's a rare word coming from you."
The system chuckled, its tone unusually restrained.
[System]
In thirty years, the Immortal Road will open.
The words echoed silently in his mind.
His fingers tightened slightly around the device.
[System]
With your talent, reaching the peak is inevitable. That much is boringly obvious. But tell me, host—
Don't you want to enjoy the radiance of the cultivation world?
To roam freely as an immortal among mortals?
To fulfill those lost, cherished wishes from your previous life?
The MC leaned back, gaze drifting upward.
A low laugh escaped him.
"Well," he said casually, "I never forgot. I just thought… it wasn't the right time yet."
His eyes darkened, thoughtful.
"I'm still ignorant about the outside world."
[System]
Hehe. And that is exactly why I exist.
The system paused, then continued in a more serious tone.
[System]
Let me elaborate.
You are currently in one of the Upper Thousand Worlds.
The MC nodded subconsciously.
"As a novel reader in my past life," he thought, "not knowing this would be embarrassing."
[System]
This plane contains ten Forbidden Zones, countless imperial clans, immortal clans, and ancient sects.
Among them, the Taixu Sect stands at the pinnacle.
There are also ancient bloodline clans—
Phoenix Clan.
Dragon Clan.
Kunpeng Clan.
Qilin Clan.
…and many more that even history barely records.
[System]
There is no need to memorize everything. Ask when you don't understand.
Or better yet—ask your family.
The MC's lips curved.
"Then tell me," he asked calmly, "where does the Yuan Clan rank?"
The system answered without hesitation.
[System]
The Yuan Clan does not belong to this realm.
Silence.
"…Oh?" The MC's interest was genuinely piqued.
[System]
You may think of your clan as invisible.
The MC blinked once.
Then smiled.
"So impressive?"
[System]
Not impressive.
Awesome 😎
The system's tone turned smug.
[System]
Even in the Upper Realm, the Yuan Clan remains untouchable.
Even if you were useless—hypothetically—you could roam freely.
Beat the Heavenly Dao?
The Heavenly Dao would thank you afterward.
The MC chuckled.
"Then what use are you?"
The system exploded.
[System]
HEY—
Don't forget who dragged your soul here!
And if we're talking power—
There is always sky above sky, heaven above heaven…
But I?
Unreachable.
Smug silence followed.
The MC replied calmly.
"Still, I'm your master."
"…Dog system."
The system went quiet for a long moment.
Then—
[System]
…Let's return to the topic.
Its tone turned flatter, almost flattering.
[System]
How about you go out and experience the world?
The MC considered it seriously this time.
After a while, he shook his head.
"Not now."
[System]
Then when?
"Before my ten-year ceremony," he replied. "That celebration… feels like a good starting point."
[System]
As you wish.
A beat passed.
Then—
[System]
Host, you forgot to sign in today.
"…Sign in."
Ding!
You have obtained: A mobile phone loaded with all your favorite songs + headphones.
The MC froze.
"…Wow."
He actually laughed.
"Good pull this time."
As the system retreated, he finally looked around.
Little White and Little Red slept peacefully in his arms. His mother was gently playing with his hair, her expression soft and unguarded. His sister sat nearby, sword resting against her shoulder, silently guarding the space around him.
A strange thought surfaced.
"Come to think of it…"
"I've never really seen their full selves."
"You said I could ask family," he murmured internally.
"But let's start with cheating."
"System. Show my sister's panel."
Ding.
Name: Yuan Xueyin
Age : don't think about women age
Realm: Dharma Realm – Peak
Physique: Taiyin Body · Perfect Dual Cultivation Body (Unawakened) (Virgin)
Personality: Indifferent to the world, devoted to family—especially her brother
Favorability: 71%
System Recommendation: Increase favorability for surprise rewards.
A chart followed.
Favorability System:
0–10% Stranger
10–30% More than strangers
30–40% Familiar
50–60% Friends
60–70% Ambiguity
70–80% Love
80–90% Obsession
90–100% Life and Death
The MC frowned.
"…Isn't this favorability system nonsense?"
[System]
Believe it or not—who cares.
"Come out and fight me," the MC snapped internally.
The system ignored him.
Forget it i won't argue with you
he sighed. "Show my mother's panel."
Ding.
Name: Lin Yao
Realm: Mahayana Realm (hidden Realm · Earth Immortal)
Physique: Innate Dao Embryo · Five Elements Body
(Virgin)
Background: Former Saintess of the Lin Immortal Clan
Personality: Carefree and indifferent to the outside world, fiercely protective of her children especially towards her son
Favorability: 79.8%
The MC stiffened.
"…Wait."
Before he could erupt—
[System]
First, I don't care whether you believe it.
Second—your mother remains untouched due to a special innate technique your clan possesses. So your mom still a maiden
Even if she is maiden so what or you want to do something taboo
The MC exhaled slowly try to calm his rage
"…Forget it."
His gaze became complicated as he looked at Lin Yao again.
What a mess
Wait what about my palen let's see
Ding!
Host Panel
Name: Yuan —— (Authority Restricted)
Race: Human (Perfect Origin)
Age: 3 years 6 month
Realm: 3 level of fusion
Physique:
Chaos body
Heavy eyes
Supreme bone
System space: chaos bell , instant noodles 99+ , hotpot 99+ games , pc, bikes and so on
Scripter: chaos dao scripter ,one of the nine secret secret of body
Heaven-Defying Origin
Cause-and-Effect Anchor (Passive · Unique)
Bloodline:
Yuan Clan Ancestral Bloodline (Dormant)
▸ Immune to Heavenly Dao Suppression
Soul:
Reincarnated Soul of Earth
Soul Strength: powerful then your current realm
Host Rank: Supreme Owner
System Compliance Level: Forced Obedience 😐
Favorability (Key Figures):
Mother (Lin Yao): 79.8%
Sister (Yuan Xueyin): 71%
Yuan chen looks surprised wow i didn't know I was quite cool hehe
System retort you are trash
Yuan chen said and you are dog system of trash
System goes to silent
Yuan chen again check his palen hmm i forget about reward from heavenly steel hmm forget it i learn it later or ask system to add some kind of one click enhanced
Yuan chen got relaxed hmm seeing this both yuan xueyin and lin yao stop what they were doing and look at him with gentle eyes
Suddenly yuan chen sprang up due to this both lin yao and yuan xueyin ask with concern what happened nothing i want to eat barbecue today hearing this they both smile helplessly ok ok