Jiang Chen sat upright on the bed, his gaze fixed on the translucent panel hovering before him.
"Repair my meridians in three days…"
He muttered under his breath, brows furrowed.
In this body's memories, his meridians were not just damaged—they were completely blocked, like dried rivers filled with debris. Even the Jiang Family's elders had declared him beyond saving.
And yet, the system gave him a deadline.
"Which means… it's possible."
His eyes flickered with determination.
"System, how do I repair them?"
**[Query acknowledged.]**
**[Host may use Primordial Points or external resources.]**
"Points? I have none."
That left only one option.
External resources.
Jiang Chen closed his eyes, quickly sorting through the memories he had just inherited. Within the Jiang Family, spiritual herbs were tightly controlled, reserved for talented disciples.
Someone like him?
He wouldn't even get scraps.
"…Unless I take them myself."
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Before he could act, the door slammed open.
"Jiang Chen!"
A young man strode in, dressed in fine robes, his expression filled with disdain.
It was Jiang Ming—his cousin.
"I heard you're still alive," Jiang Ming sneered. "Persistent trash."
Jiang Chen remained seated, calm and unmoving.
Jiang Ming stepped closer, his voice lowering.
"Listen carefully. Tomorrow is the family's resource distribution day. Don't show up."
"Those resources aren't for useless cripples like you."
Silence filled the room.
Then—
Jiang Chen chuckled softly.
Jiang Ming's expression darkened. "What's so funny?"
Jiang Chen lifted his head, his eyes cold and sharp.
"I was just thinking…"
He slowly stood up, his weak body swaying slightly.
"…how convenient."
Jiang Ming frowned. "Convenient?"
Jiang Chen smiled faintly.
"You just told me exactly where to go."
A moment of silence passed—
Then Jiang Ming burst into laughter.
"You? Compete for resources?"
His tone turned mocking.
"You can't even circulate qi."
Jiang Chen didn't respond.
Because deep inside—
He had already made his decision.
Tomorrow…
He would take what he needed.
No matter the cost.
Because this time—
He refused to remain weak.