Death came swiftly.
One moment, he was walking home from his part-time shift, earbuds in, listening to his favorite playlist. The next, a truck's horn screamed through the air—then silence.
But death wasn't the end.
When he opened his eyes again, he was no longer in the bustling city streets of Earth. The air smelled different—crisp and ancient. He blinked up at a cracked wooden ceiling, the musty scent of old wood filling his nostrils. Pain throbbed in his chest, and a wave of memories flooded in. They weren't his… and yet, they were.
His name was now Xiao Feng. A five-year-old child of the Xiao Clan in Wu Tan City. His mother had died giving birth to him due to sickness. His father, once a 4-star Dou Zhe, died just a month ago during a clan mission. Alone. Weak. His body's original talent was trash.
The adult soul inside clenched his fists. "Another world... a fresh start."
And then—
> Ding! The Wind God's Legacy has awakened.
Binding to host… complete.
Beginner's Package received:
Wind God's Scripture (Heaven Rank – High Tier)
100,000 Energy Points
Wind Affinity Enhancement Pill
High-level Storage Ring
Xiao Feng's eyes widened. "A system? Like those webnovels?"
Another screen appeared in his mind.
> Daily energy points based on current cultivation level:
Dou Zhi Qi 1-Star = 1,000 points/day
Dou Zhi Qi 2-Star = 2,000 points/day
Dou Zhe 1-Star = 10,000 points/day
(and so on…)
His heart raced—not with fear, but opportunity.
But there was a catch.
> Note: Cultivation techniques cannot be practiced until reaching Dou Zhe stage.
He was still in the Dou Zhi Qi stage. Still weak. Still vulnerable.
No matter.
He sat up from the worn mat he'd been sleeping on. The humble room around him reflected the life of the boy before—a life of solitude, grief, and insignificance.
But now he had something else: purpose.
He silently took the Wind Affinity Enhancement Pill. The moment it entered his system, his body quivered. The energy surged through his meridians, clearing blockages, enhancing his affinity with wind element. Warmth filled his limbs.
> Affinity with Wind has increased to High-Level.
With the help of wind affinity enhancement pill he was able to breakthrough dou zhi qi 1 star.
The system pinged again.
> Daily reward: 1,000 energy points received.
Xiao Feng didn't smile. Not yet. His gaze grew sharp. He had no intention of showing off like those arrogant young masters in the stories. He would walk his path quietly. And if anyone blocked it?
He'd sweep them aside like the wind.