diymy Chapter 1 Cold Night
Chapter 1 Cold Night
The State of Zhao, outside the city of Handan.
A dilapidated thatched hut, drafty from all sides.
Xia Bing woke up from a nightmare, covered in cold sweat.
It's that dream again.
In his dream, he was still the overworked office worker who died suddenly in his previous life, lying on his desk, unnoticed by anyone.
He touched his face—it was warm and breathing.
Not a dream.
He really did time travel.
I've been transported to a world called Qin's Moon.
Sixteen years.
He has been in this world for sixteen years.
"Bing'er, did you have a nightmare?"
A weak voice came from the side.
Xia Bing turned her head and, by the moonlight, saw her mother's pale face.
Xia Yufang.
It's a beautiful name.
But at this moment, she was so thin that she was just skin and bones, her face was sallow, and she even had difficulty speaking.
"It's alright, Mother, you should go to sleep." Xia Bing tucked the blanket around her.
"Mother is fine... but you, why have you been having nightmares lately?"
"It's probably because it's cold."
Xia Yufang didn't ask any more questions, but simply sighed softly and closed her eyes.
Xia Bing did not sleep.
He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at his mother.
"This time, we can't afford to lose again."
Sixteen years have passed.
His mother raised him alone and never mentioned his father.
Every time I asked, my mother would change the subject.
"You'll understand when you grow up."
He is now sixteen years old.
The mother gave the same answer.
Xia Bing sighed, got up and walked to the window.
Outside the window, the moonlight was like water.
The outline of Handan city was faintly visible in the night.
This world is dangerous.
Seven kingdoms vied for supremacy, and war raged on.
The states of Zhao and Qin were locked in a stalemate, and war could break out at any moment.
They, mother and son, were merely two insignificant specks of dust in this chaotic world.
"If only I were a little stronger..."
He practiced martial arts.
The state of Zhao valued martial arts, and he had learned martial arts from an old hunter in the village for several years since he was a child.
But that skill is nothing compared to that of a true master.
He needs to be stronger.
He was strong enough to protect his mother.
So strong that there's no need to live in fear anymore.
Unfortunately, he was just an ordinary person.
No talent, no background, no opportunity.
Xia Bing gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Just then—
"Sixteen years have passed, it's finally here."
A cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
Xia Bing was stunned.
What is that?
[Host detected meets the criteria]
[The Myriad Realms Treasure Chest System has been successfully bound.]
[New player gift pack has been distributed, would you like to open it?]
Xia Bing's breath caught in her throat.
system?
He traveled through time for sixteen years before the system finally arrived?
It's a bit late, but... it's finally here.
"Activate," he murmured to himself.
[New Player Gift Pack Now Available...]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Sacred Heart Technique - Perfect Version]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Innate Dao Body]
[Congratulations, host, you have acquired: Photographic Memory]
Xia Bing's pupils suddenly contracted.
Sacred Heart Mantra?
What is the signature technique of Indra?
He learned about this technique from movies and TV shows from his original world.
Immortality, eternal youth, self-healing, resurrection...
There are even near-miraculous attack methods like the Four Tribulations of the Sacred Heart.
What does "perfect version" mean?
【Sacred Heart Technique - Perfect Version: An optimized version of this system】
【Feature 1: Automatically absorbs the advantages of other cultivation methods, requiring no deliberate practice】
【Feature 2: No cultivation threshold, can be cultivated directly】
【Characteristic 3: Cultivation speed increased by 100 times】
Feature 4: Perfectly compatible with all cultivation techniques, without causing conflicts.
Xia Bing's hands trembled slightly.
This is no longer just strong.
This is cheating.
The next moment, a flood of information rushed into his mind.
The Sacred Heart Mantra of the Ocean, the Unfettered Ascension Steps, the Seven Deadly Realms, the Illusion of the Heavenly Palace, the Four Absolutes of the Sacred Heart, the Four Tribulations of the Sacred Heart...
Every word is imprinted deep within his soul.
He could even feel a strange force transforming his body.
That's a natural Daoist physique.
His meridians were widened, his bones were strengthened, and his dantian was expanding.
The previously blocked acupoints were cleared one by one.
"Hmm..."
Xia Bing gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain coursing through her body.
It cannot make a sound.
Do not wake your mother.
He sat cross-legged and began to guide the power within his body according to the operating route of the Sacred Heart Mantra.
Sacred Heart True Qi.
The seven elements of Yin and Yang—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—circulated within his body.
They do not conflict with each other; on the contrary, they complement each other.
One week.
Two weeks.
Three cycles...
After an unknown amount of time, Xia Bing opened her eyes.
It was already daylight.
He looked down at his hands—his skin had become smooth and delicate, and he could even see a faint glow on the back of his hands.
"This is... the Sacred Heart's True Qi?"
He looked inward at his own body.
The day after tomorrow, it will be third-rate.
Overnight, he went from being an ordinary person to a third-rate acquired expert.
Moreover, his foundation is incredibly solid, without the slightest hint of superficiality.
"System, what other functions do you have?"
[Core function of this system: Treasure Chest Map]
Treasure chests of varying levels are scattered throughout the world.
The host can view the location of all treasure chests.
The treasure chest refreshes monthly.
As soon as she finished speaking, a huge map unfolded in Xia Bing's mind.
The map covers the entire world.
The territories, mountains, rivers, and cities of the seven kingdoms are all within view.
On the map, countless dots of light are flashing.
There are white, green, blue, purple, and gold.
[White: Regular Treasure Chest]
[Green: Silver Treasure Chest]
[Blue: Golden Treasure Chest]
[Purple: Diamond Treasure Chest]
[Gold: Mythical Treasure Chest]
Xia Bing focused her attention on the area around Handan City.
Three white dots and one green dot.
The nearest white dot of light was inside Handan city, only three miles away from him.
What's in these treasure chests?
Random items, including cultivation techniques, divine weapons, elixirs, materials, and special items.
The higher the treasure chest level, the greater the chance of obtaining rare items.
Xia Bing took a deep breath.
He stood up and looked at his mother, who was still fast asleep.
The mother's breathing became much more stable, and her complexion was rosier than before.
Perhaps due to his innate Daoist physique, he could simply sit beside his mother and his sacred Qi would automatically overflow, nourishing her body.
"Mother, please get some rest."
"I'm going out for a bit."
He spoke softly, then pushed open the door and stepped into the morning light.
The cold wind howled.
But Xia Bing didn't feel cold.
The sacred Qi circulates within the body, continuously providing heat.
He followed the map in his mind and headed towards the location of the first treasure chest.
It's only three miles; we'll arrive quickly.
In a remote corner of Handan city, there is an abandoned courtyard.
The treasure chest was buried next to the dry well in the courtyard.
Xia Bing found a stick and began digging.
Soon, a box emitting a white light appeared in front of him.
[Normal Treasure Chest]
[Enable?]
"Activate."
The box was opened.
There were three things lying inside.
A yellowed booklet, a bottle of elixirs, and a bag of gold.
Congratulations on obtaining the "Eternal Spring Kung Fu" manual!
Congratulations on obtaining: 5 Golden Healing Potions
Congratulations on receiving: 100 taels of gold
Xia Bing picked up the booklet and flipped through it.
Changchun Gong is a basic cultivation technique in the novel "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality".
It can be used to cultivate spiritual power and prolong life.
In the world of cultivation, it's just an introductory technique, but in this world of martial arts, it's already a rare internal energy cultivation method.
"System, can the Sacred Heart Technique absorb this?"
【Can】
[The Sacred Heart Technique is absorbing the Everlasting Spring Technique...]
[Absorption complete]
[Sacred Heart Technique gains a new feature: Spiritual Power Cultivation Method]
Xia Bing felt a strange energy within her body.
That's spiritual power.
Although faint, it does exist.
"interesting."
He carefully collected the healing medicine and gold, then continued on to the next treasure chest.
There are three ordinary treasure chests in Handan City.
Xia Bing spent half a day collecting them all.
Congratulations on obtaining: "Changchun Gong" manual x1
Congratulations on obtaining: 5 Golden Healing Potions
Congratulations on obtaining: Steel Sword x1
Congratulations on obtaining: Iron Shirt Technique Manual x1
Congratulations on obtaining: Heaven-Mending Pill x1
Congratulations on receiving: 10 Spirit Stones
Congratulations on receiving: 300 taels of gold
Xia Bing stood on the city wall of Handan, looking down at the city below.
The wind lifted the hem of his clothes.
His eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
First-rate after the day after tomorrow.
After absorbing the Everlasting Spring Technique and Iron Shirt Technique, his Sacred Heart Technique reached a new level.
After taking the Heaven-Mending Pill, his cultivation level directly broke through to the first-class acquired realm.
In just half a day, he covered the distance that would normally take an average person ten years to travel.
"System, there's another silver treasure chest outside Handan City, right?"
【Yes】
Location: Ten miles outside Handan City, in a mountain cave.
Xia Bing smiled.
He turned and walked down the city wall.
It's time to go and take a look.