The next morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains onto Long Zhen's face. Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he woke up from the bed.
"Where is Yun Xiu (Wang Xue Er)? Why didn't anyone wake me up today?""
He checked the wall clock and couldn't believe his eyes. "Is it 10 AM, and no one bothered to wake me? I can understand why the maids and my mom let me sleep, but those two little devils? It's absolutely ridiculous that they didn't even try to wake me up!"
⟦"Host, could it be possible that people have disappeared from this world entirely?" ⟧
"Long Zhen" stares at the blue screen, his entire body shaking with a surge of emotion after absorbing the weight of the system's words.
"What? How is this even possible?" Fear gripped him as he bolted out of bed, his heart pounding. He rushed downstairs, desperate to check on his family.
As he hurried down the stairs and made a beeline for the living room, he collided unexpectedly with a maid, causing him to stumble backward.
"OUCH"
He collapsed to the floor, wincing as he rubbed his aching head. "Wh-Who just crashed into me?" Looking up, his eyes landed on Yun Xiu.
"Yun Xiu" hurriedly helped him to his feet, her voice laced with concern. "Are you okay, Young Master? Please, you must be careful! Don't run around the house like that; you could hurt yourself!"
"Stop nagging me! Just tell me why no one woke me up today. Especially those twins—uh, I mean my brother and sister—who never let me sleep past 6 AM! Why did they show me such kindness today? This isn't normal!"
Long Zhen's voice trembles with worry, his eyes, filled with concern as he struggles to make sense of this unexpected behavior.
"Yun Xiu spoke softly, her tone warm and understanding. "Young master Haotian and young miss Tianyu left the house early at 5 AM for their practice.
Sir and Madam had to rush out around midnight for an urgent company meeting. Mrs. Meilin had asked me to make sure you could rest peacefully for as long as you need.'"
"Long Zhen" narrowed his eyes and questioned with a hint of skepticism, "A company meeting at midnight? That's unusual, isn't it?"
She nodded, saying, "Yes, young master. During midnight, a significant event occurred globally, and it has quickly become a trending topic worldwide."
"What exactly happened across the globe?"
"Young Master rather than explaining to you why don't you see yourself" "Yun Xiu" turned on the TV it only showed one news. The tower system shut down due to an irregularity and updated itself because this tower entrance, as well as exit, were completely sealed for an hour. Many A-class guild and prominent family lose their core member in the tower from their enemy and monsters.
"Long Zhen" is suddenly engulfed in disbelief, his mind racing as he speaks to the system, "Is this... your doing?!"
⟦What do you think host? ⟧
"It's definitely done by you. I hope this will not bring me to life and death situation".
⟦Don't worry host nothing will happen to you. I'm new to your world, and in my free time, I've learned some hacking skills. I managed to hack into the tower system. While I could destroy it, doing so would cause many problems. Instead, I prefer to hack it to release you from these shackles of the system. ⟧
"Wait, are you for real? You hacked the tower system?" "Long Zheng" doesn't trust the system at all.
⟦Okay fine, the tower system used talent sealing runes on you. I enter in tower system interference and undo those sealing runes. ⟧
"Now that's how you reveal the truth." A smirk formed on his face.
⟦ Don't even think about me teaching you or just giving you the language of the runes as you want, instead, you can buy the language of the runes in the system shop. ⟧
"I am an upright person, who will never do such a thing. Anyway, what is the price of runes language?"
⟦You can't buy the language of the runes, if you don't believe me check the system shop ⟧
"Long Zhen" speaks in irritation "You just told me, I could buy runes of language in the system shop but now you are saying I can't buy it. System are you even in the right state of your mind?"
⟦If you find the language of runes in the system shop, I will do anything you want, deal? ⟧
After hearing the system's confident tone "Long Zhen" hesitated before speaking anything to the system deal. "No need to make such a deal. I will check the system shop to find the language of runes price, okay?"
⟦Hump!!! ⟧
"Long Zhen" opened the system shop it's showing the Weapon section, Body Physique section, Plans section, talent section, Elixir, potion, and Pill section, but none of them sell language of runes.
He kept re-checking the system shop: "Wait, where is the language of runes, and why can't I find it?"
⟦Host, with the current system version, I am only selling basic stuff, The Language of runes I used to undo the shackles is considered the lowest level of language in ancient times but still, my current version can't afford it. ⟧
In a dejected tone "Fine you win....."
Before he could speak anything, else system interpreted him in mid-way.
⟦Host, let me ask you something why do you hate the idea of system version upgrading requirement? Because triggering a 10 God Level mission is difficult? ⟧
While sitting at the dining table waiting for his food "Long Zhen" looks at the system screen.
"You are right the requirement is quite absurd and difficult to complete. Receiving a God-Level mission is very hard as I don't know how to create an environment that can trigger such a mission. I already have a god-level mission but when will I receive another mission?"
⟦You are right but your luck is max out. You will have a 100% chance of receiving a second God-level mission To motivate you, let me share a secret. ⟧
NOTE: THE SYSTEM CAN SPEAK AND IT'S ALSO HAVE SCREEN WHERE LONG ZHEN READ THE SYSTEM MESSAGE RESPECTIVELY.
"Long Zhen" eyes sparkle after reading the system message. "Tell me the secret, I can't wait to know about the secret".
⟦I'm not sure what to say, but it seems you were born in the wrong era. The current era of the Blue Star can be considered a golden age. During this time, many treasures of heaven and earth will emerge, along with numerous Children of Destiny, Fate, and Heaven. Even your brother and sister are considered Children of Destiny in this era.. ⟧
While eating his food "Long Zhen" nonchalantly completes the system's hidden message.
"I am not a child of destiny that's why you put that absurd requirement for upgrading the version, my brother, and sister are also children of destiny that's quite shocking".
⟦My real hidden meaning behind those 10 God-level missions is not just upgrading the version but something else, the third hidden reward you receive after completing the god-level mission. ⟧
"Long Zhen, annoyed with the system, said, "Just speak up and say what you need to say.".
⟦Whenever you complete a system mission it will give an evaluation grade from lowest Rank-E to highest Rank-SSS. If you complete 10 God-level missions with SSS grade a hidden reward trigger. ⟧
⟦I can give you any requirement for upgrading the version and the reward you get will be a system shop upgrade and other things according to the situation. ⟧
⟦However, achieving an SSS grade in a God-level mission gives you a reward that will help you fight with children of destiny. ⟧
"Long Zhen" smiles slightly. "Now that's good information. Can you explain more about that specific reward?"
⟦After learning about the rewards, you'll no longer complain about a God-level mission.. ⟧
⟦In the third reward I will give you an option to change the system theme, you can change the system into another system, like a Money-spending system, flexing system, or any system you want, the only limitation is your imagination. ⟧
⟦Until you reach the system 10 version and keep achieving SSS grades in the god-level mission you can change the system theme every time without losing the previous function of the system theme. ⟧
While drinking water "Long Zhen" coughed out water as he was shocked after learning about the system's third reward.
"If I choose a money-spending system that provides unlimited rewards, and then I upgrade the system for a second time, can I select a theme for a heavenly reward system? This would allow me to receive daily heavenly rewards without losing the benefits of the money-spending system. In this way, I can keep both systems functioning simultaneously.?"
⟦Yes, that's right with this you can fight against the child of destiny or fate ⟧
As "Long Zhen" spoke with the system, the main door of the villa suddenly swung open with a kick. "Long Haotian" stormed in, his eyes narrowed. His face and clothes were soiled, and in a fit of anger, he tossed his sword onto the floor. He passed through "Long Zhen," he muttered something under his breath as made his way into the training room...
"What happened to him? Why is he so angry? Tsk, tsk, poor guy; maybe he fell into the gutter," Long Zhen says sarcastically.
Afterward, "Long Tianyu" entered with a proud expression and a victorious smile on her lips. "Long Zhen" looked at her in confusion. "Why is she smiling? Did she push him into the gutter? The possibility of that happening seems quite high".
"Long Tianyu" dismisses "Long Zhen's" sarcastic comment about her. "Today I'm feeling good, so I'll let it slide. But just for your information, little brother, I defeated "Haotian" in monster hunting. He couldn't accept that defeat, so he demanded a spar, and once again, I defeated him."
"Long Zhen" rolled his eyes. "Sis, did you think I am stupid? A non-awakener, especially someone underage like you, can never raid a dungeon and kill a monster."
"Long Tianyu" pinched both his cheeks. "You silly little brother, did you forget that our father owns a mercenary guild? To train new members, he has a few dungeons. Now tell me, how can a non-awakener like me, who is also underage, as well as your brother raid a dungeon?"
With a calm voice, "Fine-Fine you win sis, now stop pinching my cheeks".
She stops pinching his cheeks and leaves, waving her hand. As she departs, she says, "You're free today—no training or academic test."
"Long Zhen" jumps in excitement "What really? Thank…".
Before he completes his sentence, "Tianyu" suddenly asks him an academic question: "At what age do we awaken our profession?"
"Long Zhen", surprised by his sister's sudden question. He stuttered slightly, unable to believe how much her statement had changed in an instant. Nonetheless, he managed to respond, "At the age of 18!"
"Long Tianyu" moved quickly toward him and flicked his forehead gently, saying, "You're wrong!"
"Long Zhen" winced in pain and covered his forehead with his small hand. "Last week, you told me it was 18. This is the second time you have gone back on your word. First, you said I was free from today's training and the academic test, but you still asked me a question. You're a liar."
"Tianyu" pouted and crossed her arms over her chest. "I never lie. I agree I told you today that you are free from training and academic tests, but I never said you're free from surprise tests."
"Secondly, I want to clarify that I previously mentioned that an individual can awaken a profession at the age of 18. However, the day before yesterday, the World Hunter & Player Federal Alliance decided that individuals can now awaken a profession at the age of 17!"
In a weak voice "Then just inform me about this news, why need to take my surprise test? Big sis you are such a bully!"
She flicks him on the forehead again and says, "Yes, I am your big sister, which means I can bully you. What's the problem? You can keep whining to yourself; I will never stop bullying you. By the way, can you guess why the Federal Alliance decided to awaken professions at the age of 17?"
"Long Zhen rubbed his forehead in pain and said, 'Perhaps new awakeners should be given a whole year to familiarize themselves with their profession. This way, when they enter university, they can focus solely on developing their strength. It could save a lot of time—allowing new awakeners to skip the basic training period entirely."
"Tianyu," she exclaims excitedly, "You are right, little brother! I knew it; my brother is clever!" After saying this, she gives him another playful flick on the forehead.
In anger "Long Zhen" spoke up "Now what is that for? If my guess was correct!".
She laughed softly, "You were right, but I want to give you another forehead flick, and I will! Now I'm leaving; I had fun with you."
Afterwards, she leaves the living room, while "Long Zhen" still growling in pain. She enters her room, and as she closes the door, her eyes widen, and her body jolts. She slaps her forehead.
"He just came out of an accident. According to the doctor's report, his brain took a lot of damage. I gave him three flicks on the forehead. Oh no, what have I done?" She crouches down on the floor in shame and regret, hiding her face in her arms.