LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 1 - I Am the Family Head!
“Puff!”
In a dim secret chamber, Lin Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, greeted by darkness. Pain, confusion, and unwillingness surged within him.
Where is this?
Just as Lin Xuan tried to figure out the situation, a chaotic flood of memories rushed into his mind.
White Cloud City’s Lin Family…
Lin Family’s head, Lin Xuan…
Seclusion to break through to the Golden Core stage… and failure.
“Sigh, I’ve transmigrated!”
“Whether it’s a blessing or a curse… who knows.”
After absorbing the memories, Lin Xuan let out a confused sigh. He had originally been a corporate worker back on Blue Planet, living the daily grind of a 996 schedule. It wasn’t a great life, but it wasn’t terrible either. Who could have thought that after one sleep, he would wake up in such a dangerous world?
This world was a mystical one, filled with extraordinary powers. The strong could fly in the sky, travel underground, move mountains and fill seas, pluck stars, and grab the moon—there was nothing they couldn’t do. The weak, however, muddled through life like oxen and horses, always at risk of being swept away by sudden disasters.
In this world, there were many cultivation factions—sects, empires, and noble families. His predecessor was the head of a cultivation family, the Lin Family of White Cloud City. Three years ago, Lin Xuan entered seclusion to break through to the Golden Core stage but failed. His predecessor had been backlashed by the failure and perished.
Now, Lin Xuan had transmigrated, arriving just in time to witness the aftermath.
Feeling the pain still coursing through his body, Lin Xuan was a bit frustrated. His predecessor’s failed breakthrough left him severely injured, and now, Lin Xuan had to suffer the consequences.
From his predecessor’s memories, Lin Xuan knew that a failed breakthrough could severely damage one’s vitality, even drastically reducing their lifespan if they were fortunate enough to survive. Foundation Establishment cultivators could only live for 200 years at most, and his predecessor was already old, meaning his lifespan had been further reduced.
Does this mean I’ve just transmigrated and I’m about to die?
His face darkened at the thought, and he felt like cursing. But given the situation, complaints were useless. It would be better to calm down and think of a way to save himself.
“Deep blue?”
“System?”
“Cheat ability? Hurry up and appear!”
Lin Xuan wracked his brain for ideas but couldn’t come up with anything realistic. Out of desperation, he called out in a low voice. In his previous life, Lin Xuan had been a bookworm, immersing himself in countless novels, and he knew the golden rule of transmigrators: they always come with a cheat system! Human effort can only go so far, but a cheat ability can turn the tide!
Even though he had decades of experience in his past life and centuries of cultivation knowledge from his predecessor, without a system, he might still be waiting for death.
[Ding! System summoning detected. Binding in progress…]
[Binding successful!]
[The Strongest Family System is at your service!]
As soon as Lin Xuan heard the system’s voice, his face lit up with joy. For him, that “ding” was like heavenly music.
“Let’s see what the system can do!”
Without letting excitement get the best of him, Lin Xuan turned his attention to exploring the system’s features.
[Name: Lin Xuan]
[Identity: Lin Family Head of White Cloud City]
[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment (Peak) (Severely Injured)]
[Spiritual Roots: Dual (Earth, Wood)]
[Cultivation Method: Thick Earth Technique (Low-tier Profound Grade)]
[Techniques: Grass Sword Technique (Top-tier Mortal Grade), Swallow Form Technique (High-tier Mortal Grade)]
Lin Xuan first opened his personal status panel. As expected, it showed a severely injured state. After closing the personal panel, he opened the family panel.
[Family: Lin Family of White Cloud City]
[Family Luck: 448 (Dangerous)]
[Rank: Two-star Cultivation Family]
[Members: Lin Teng, Lin Hui, Lin Ji…]
[Quest: Unlock after holding a family meeting]
[Log: …]
There were no overly complicated features, and everything was easy to understand. Lin Xuan quickly grasped the system’s functions, which all revolved around helping him develop and strengthen his family.
It was worth noting that the family panel provided extremely detailed information. Even though Lin Xuan was currently in a secret chamber, he could still easily monitor everything happening in the Lin Family. The system displayed the cultivation progress of each family member, important events within the family, and the status of their industries. This truly was an unparalleled treasure for family governance!
[System binding successful. You have received a system gift pack. Would you like to open it?]
At that moment, the system’s voice rang out again.
“A gift pack? Right on time!”
“Open it!”
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan’s face lit up, and he eagerly gave the command in his mind.
[System gift pack opened successfully!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the skill: Insightful Eye!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the skill: Investment Feedback!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained a pill: Bone Cleansing Pill!]
Insightful Eye: Allows you to examine others’ cultivation, talent, and techniques, displayed in the form of data. The effectiveness depends on both your and the target’s cultivation level.
Investment Feedback: By investing in family members, you can receive feedback proportional to the recipient’s fortune and potential.
Bone Cleansing Pill: Can cleanse impurities from the body, enhance talent, and heal hidden injuries. The effectiveness depends on the cultivation level of the user.
Each item in the gift pack was a treasure with enormous value.
“I’ll use the Bone Cleansing Pill to heal first!”
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan took out the pill and swallowed it. Whether it was investment or family development, those things could wait. The most important thing for Lin Xuan right now was to heal his injuries and regain his strength. In his weakened state, he felt incredibly vulnerable.
As soon as the pill entered his mouth, it dissolved into pure energy that flowed through his meridians, circulating throughout his body. The energy was both fast and gentle, soothing his body, healing hidden injuries, improving his talent, and purifying his spiritual energy.
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan felt a surge of vitality wash over him, leaving him in a state of unparalleled comfort.
The Bone Cleansing Pill’s effects were extraordinary. The backlash from the failed breakthrough quickly disappeared under the pill’s medicinal power. Lin Xuan’s cultivation had completely recovered, and there were signs that it might even progress further.
Boom!
A thunderous roar erupted within Lin Xuan’s body. At the same time, the spiritual energy in the outside world seemed to respond, rushing toward him.
The spiritual energy within him boiled, and Lin Xuan’s aura soared rapidly. In his dantian, a glowing Golden Core was rapidly growing and solidifying!
A tremendous power radiated from within, making Lin Xuan seem incredibly formidable.
No one knew how much time had passed, but Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes, which now sparkled with brilliance.
“The Golden Core is formed!”
Feeling the continuously rotating core in his dantian, a faint smile appeared on Lin Xuan’s lips.
Breaking through to the Golden Core stage was the true first step into the path of cultivation. From now on, my fate is mine to control, not Heaven’s! The world is vast, and I can go anywhere I wish!
“Now that I’ve reached the Golden Core stage, it’s time to check on the family.”
With this thought in mind, Lin Xuan moved swiftly, leaving the secret chamber and heading back to the Lin Family.