NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: A New Beginning
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I was shocked. One moment, I was standing on solid ground, and the next, I was falling through an endless void. My mind raced with thoughts of what had just happened. At least he could have told me, "Now you go," or "I'm reincarnating you now." But no, he just did it. Well, what's done is done. Let's see what the future holds.
After what felt like an eternity of falling, I finally opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was an old lady speaking to a young woman. "Daughter-in-law, a boy is born. Congratulations," she said. This must mean that the young woman is my mother, and the old lady is my grandmother. Suddenly, I started crying. As my mother held me in her arms, I felt an overwhelming sense of longing. Perhaps it was the memory of losing my parents in my past life. I must have yearned for a family.
"Hahaha, my son is born!" I heard a male voice exclaim. A man with a beard and a well-built physique, reminiscent of Du Busi from Soul Land 2 but with red hair, appeared. He must be my father. He looked like a musclehead. Then, I heard a beautiful female voice say, "Hey, don't shout. He is just born. You'll scare him." My father, hearing this, became fearful and started speaking softly. My mother handed me over to him and asked, "What name are you going to give him?"
"Han Jisoo," my father declared. Well, I have the same name as I did in my previous life. Then, a very old man entered the house. "Han Seokjin, will you let your father see his grandson?" he asked. My father handed me over to my grandfather. "How is my grandson doing?" he asked. He had the face of an old cultivator from cultivation novels, with a long beard. I grabbed his beard and started playing with it, laughing. Despite my mind being that of a 20-year-old, my childlike nature took over, leading me to do these childish things.
"Oh, you like my beard? Then Grandpa will never cut his beard," he said, smiling. My grandfather took me outside the room, where eight old men were waiting. "This is my grandson. His name is Han Jisoo," he announced. All the old men came near to take a look at me, and they all started praising me. The rest of the day went by with people visiting me, and me either sleeping, crying, or drinking milk. My sense of humor and nature had degenerated to that of a child, so I didn't feel much discomfort.
As days passed, I noticed that my family was very close-knit. The men were all muscular, even the old ones, resembling old Kratos. My system had not appeared yet. Maybe it would when I turned one or six years old.
A year passed, and I learned that my mother was from the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family. She had an innate soul power of level 5, which allowed her to marry outside the family, bringing the support of ten soul saints. My family was closely connected to the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family due to having dragon blood. Many members of their family married into ours and vice versa. We didn't participate in mainland events like sect selection or empire struggles. We lived in seclusion, earning money through small businesses like hotels and transport.
Today was my first birthday. Many elders had come to celebrate. Our family celebrated every happy event, as any day could be our last due to beast invasions or tribulations during the process of condensing a soul ring. The tribulations led to a low number of soul masters compared to those who hunted beasts for soul rings.
After the celebration, I was sleeping in my room when suddenly a voice echoed in my mind. "System initiated," it said. Startled, I woke up. "Host, the system has activated," the voice continued. I quickly went outside and splashed water on my face to wake up completely. I didn't want to make any mistakes, as this was the beginning of my journey to elevate my family.
I returned to my room and asked, "System, are you there?"
"Yes, host," it replied.
"I want to know what the system can do," I said.
"The system can provide you with items in exchange for points, which you can earn through various tasks and achievements," it explained. "These items range from cultivation manuals to rare herbs and weapons. You can use them to enhance your abilities and support your family."
I pondered over this new information. The system could indeed be a powerful tool, but I needed to be strategic in how I used it. I decided to start with a basic cultivation manual to strengthen my foundation. As I grew older, my abilities began to manifest. My family noticed my exceptional talent and potential, attributing it to our dragon bloodline. However, I knew that the system played a significant role. I trained diligently, balancing my time between cultivating my soul power and learning about my family's history and the world outside our secluded home.
On my sixth birthday, a significant milestone in my new life, the system presented me with a special quest: "Uncover the secrets of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family." This quest intrigued me. I knew that understanding my mother's lineage could unlock new powers and alliances.
Determined, I set out on a journey of discovery, facing challenges and making allies along the way. My ultimate goal was to elevate my family, protect them from external threats, and uncover the mysteries of my reincarnation.