“Su Yu, do you know what you’re doing? You need to think this through carefully. Are you really going?” The speaker was a burly young man in a blue servant’s uniform, his face etched with disbelief as he spoke in a worried tone.
“Don’t worry, I’m perfectly lucid. If you still consider me your brother, then don’t stop me.”
Su Yu was a sixteen-year-old youth, a hint of immaturity still visible on his face, but his expression was far more serious and resolute than most young people.
He said, and then started to quicken his pace.
It was too late. Damn it, this was too sudden.
At this moment, Su Yu felt profoundly unsettled. If anyone were to stare into his eyes, they would find his gaze unmoving, his entire being seemingly adrift in the clouds.
At this moment, his attention was entirely focused on his mind, for in his mind, an electronic clock was indeed counting down.
“Five more hours. That should be enough time, right?” Su Yu estimated the time as he ran.
Alas, fate intervened. A pair of large hands landed on his shoulders, abruptly halting his progress. “If you don’t explain yourself clearly, I won’t let you go!”
“Tang Xiao! Get out of my way, or our brotherhood will be severed!” Tang Xiao was stunned. Su Yu was known for his gentle nature, his polite demeanor, and his diligent work without complaint. He never expected Su Yu to be angry like this; it was the first time he had ever seen him so enraged.
But he quickly regained his composure, shaking his head resolutely and saying, “I won’t allow it. This job was so hard to get. Who knows how many people are watching us, waiting for us to fail? How can you just give it up like this?”
Su Yu’s eyes reddened with anxiety. Tang Xiao was good at everything, but he was too stubborn. Although he had no intention of letting Su Yu go, it all stemmed from good intentions. Su Yu knew he was in the wrong here; he couldn’t just talk his way out of it, and he couldn’t give up.
“Don’t worry, Tang Xiao, I’ve found something better. Don’t stop me anymore.” Su Yu took a deep breath and said calmly.
He watched the time tick by, cold sweat breaking out.
“Better? We’re just ordinary people. What kind of work could be better than working at the Prince’s Estate?”
“Just let me go, and you’ll understand later,” Su Yu said patiently.
“Go where?” Tang Xiao frowned.
“Up the mountain.”
“What? You’re crazy! Come back with me! Don’t let a moment of impulse lead to a lifetime of regret!” Tang Xiao couldn’t help but try to drag Su Yu back.
Su Yu was on the verge of tears, but his strength was no match for Tang Xiao’s; he couldn’t break free at all. Watching his goal recede further and further, he felt frustrated, wishing he could beat Tang Xiao into a pulp.
“Host reminder: There are four hours and thirty minutes remaining until the end of the novice mission. If the host fails to complete the mission within the specified time, this system will shut down. Please hurry.” An emotionless voice echoed in Su Yu’s mind, making his heart pound even faster. He struggled frantically, desperate to escape Tang Xiao’s grasp.
Oh, the karma, the karma! I finally awakened my golden finger, only to encounter such a situation! If this mission fails, I’ll definitely be the unluckiest transmigrator ever.
Su Yu was not actually from this world. A month ago, he had transmigrated here and entered the body of a boy also named Su Yu. After inheriting the original memories, he gradually adapted to life in this different world, until today, when his golden finger finally awakened.
Therefore, he resolutely quit his job and followed the system’s call.
Newbie Quest: Follow the system’s guidance to Mount Da Wang.
Quest Reward: Mount Da Wang System fully activated, newbie gift pack.
Although he didn't know what this 'golden finger' was, it was better than nothing. The father of the body he occupied was just a servant in the Prince's Manor. While this job in this foreign world was decent and came with good benefits, as a transmigrator, he absolutely refused to remain a lowly servant forever.
Newbie gift pack.
My newbie gift pack! Watching Mount Da Wang grow increasingly distant, Su Yu's heart bled.
“Tsk, isn’t this the great genius Su? What’s he doing back here?” An unfamiliar voice pulled Su Yu back to reality.
“Chen Lang, this is none of your business, get out of the way!” Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, his eyes cold.
“As someone from the Prince’s Manor, of course, I can’t let unauthorized people casually enter the Manor. Su Yu has already resigned to Steward Wang, he cannot enter the Prince’s Manor!” Chen Lang sneered.
“Su Yu was just impulsive for a moment. I’ll take him to explain clearly to Steward Wang, now get out of the way!” Tang Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint appearing within them.
“Hmph, explain? Do you think the Prince’s Manor is your own home, where you can leave whenever you want and return whenever you please?” Chen Lang didn’t back down an inch. “Steward Wang has already agreed to Su Yu’s resignation. Do you want the same? To be expelled from the Prince’s Manor?” “I was the one who brought him into the Prince’s Manor, I’ll take responsibility for whatever happens!” Tang Xiao said, simultaneously sending a palm strike towards Chen Lang, trying to push him away.
The palm wind howled. Su Yu was very close; he could even hear the sound of the air being torn apart by the palm force.
After inheriting the memories, Su Yu had a direct understanding of this world. The technology here was not as advanced as in his previous life; instead, the architecture and clothing styles leaned towards ancient times from his previous life. What excited him most was the super-strong martial power present here. The strength of martial artists was incredibly formidable. Powerful individuals could split mountains and cleave the earth, traveling a thousand li in a day.
Although he didn’t know if they were truly that powerful, the flourishing martial arts era was an undeniable fact. As a handyman in the Prince’s Manor, one could learn some self-defense skills. Among them, some exceptionally talented individuals had become the ‘superhumans’ of Su Yu’s imagination; chopping down trees with bare hands was a minor feat.
Unfortunately, learning martial arts depended on talent. Su Yu was clearly someone without talent and was considered the weakest among the handymen.
“Hmph,” Chen Lang snorted coldly. Without dodging, he met the palm strike head-on.
“Bang!” Both men recoiled half a step. Tang Xiao looked at Chen Lang seriously, surprise showing in his eyes. “Fourth layer of External Cultivation!”
“Hahahaha, Tang Xiao, do you think you’re the only one who can reach the fourth layer of External Cultivation?” Chen Lang said smugly.
“Even if you’ve reached the fourth layer of External Cultivation, you’re still no match for me!” “Try it and see!”
External Cultivation was the foundation for becoming a martial artist. Without internal cultivation methods, it was a relatively powerful body-refining technique that could continuously break through the limits of the human body. It was divided into ten layers. If one cultivated External Cultivation to the seventh layer, they could be promoted from a handyman to a steward. Breaking through to the tenth layer meant one could officially become a disciple of the Prince’s Manor, be taught internal cultivation methods, and step onto the true path of martial arts.
Su Wu was incredibly grateful to Chen Lang at this moment; the man had arrived at precisely the right time. Both Chen Lang and Tang Xiao were at the fourth level of external cultivation, their fighting power almost equal. Once the fight broke out, it would be very difficult for Tang Xiao to focus on Su Wu. This was truly a good opportunity to escape! Su Wu had been in the Prince's Estate for two years, constantly stuck at the first level of external cultivation. It was as if an invisible wall blocked his meridians, preventing his cultivation from ever advancing. But in this situation, that level was more than enough for him to make his escape.
Taking advantage of Tang Xiao and Chen Lang clashing again, Su Wu broke free from Tang Xiao, accelerating to his top speed, and ran straight towards Mount Da Wang, without a single glance back! Tang Xiao's face fell, and he moved to give chase, but Chen Lang blocked him, sneering, "He himself wants to run away, so you can't blame anyone else. A mere servant boy dares to write a love letter to the princess; he clearly doesn't know his place." After today, even if Su Wu wanted to return, he wouldn't be able to!