"Lin Feng, you can head back first."
"Alright, I'll be going then. See you tomorrow."
Lin Feng waved casually.
"Mhm! See you tomorrow, Lin Feng."
Dugu Yan waved back and watched him walk away, the corners of her lips curling into a soft smile.
The first day of school had ended.
And it seemed… she had made a really good friend.
Smiling to herself, Dugu Yan happily ran upstairs.
Night fell quietly over the academy.
Under the gentle moonlight, Lin Feng hummed a little tune as he strolled leisurely back to his dorm.
Over the next few days, the classes were mostly introductory. The teachers only went over the basics, occasionally showing images of soul beasts to familiarize the children.
Lin Feng only needed one glance to memorize everything.
After class each day, he either took Dugu Yan to the dining hall or practiced Martial Soul Fusion with her in the back mountains.
Soon, it had been exactly seven days since his last trait refresh.
Just as Lin Feng stepped into the classroom, he spotted Wang Lei glaring daggers at him.
After their fight, Wang Lei had reported him to Bing Yujie.
But the teacher had only summoned Lin Feng, listened to both sides, and issued a formal warning to each—nothing more.
That made Wang Lei even more furious and resentful.
Lin Feng sat down and deliberately brushed his hand across Dugu Yan's.
"Wang Lei, you've still got a lot to learn," he said with a smirk.
Then, turning his head, Lin Feng subtly raised a middle finger and mouthed toward Wang Lei:
Come get me, if you dare.
Damn you, Lin Feng… You've got guts.
"Hmph! The school year's just beginning—we'll see who laughs last!"
Wang Lei clenched his jaw, stewing in his hatred.
"Lin Feng, class is about to start. Focus."
"If you want to play games, wait until after school—we'll go to the back mountain."
Dugu Yan's face flushed pink. She hadn't expected him to touch her hand in public.
Lin Feng cheerfully withdrew his hand.
Then, suppressing his excitement, he summoned the system in his mind.
The familiar panel lit up again:
[Martial Soul: Flaming Sun Three-Headed Serpent (High-Tier)]
[Fused Martial Soul: Jade Phosphor Three-Headed Serpent]
[Innate Soul Power: Rank 7]
[Traits: Lightning Reading (Green), Modest Talent (Green), Supreme Luck (Purple), Celestial Aura (White)]
Finally, time to refresh my traits again!
Rubbing his hands together, Lin Feng felt eager.
"Refresh Lightning Reading."
[Trait "Lightning Reading" has been refreshed. Please select one of the following or keep your current trait:]
[Too Cool for School (Green)]: You're a natural at basketball, dance, and freestyle rap. Break out a verse anytime, anywhere.
[Chronic Overthinker (Green)]: The things you worry about tend to come true. Don't want to become a Titled Douluo? This trait will help with that.
[Mad Seer (Green)]: You babble like a lunatic, but your nonsense is actually prophecy. You are the last Seer of this land.
Lin Feng nearly choked on his own breath at the first one.
Too Cool for School? That internet meme from Blue Star? Seriously?
He slapped a hand over his mouth, trying not to burst out laughing.
"Lin Feng? What's wrong?"
"Did something you ate yesterday mess with your stomach?"
Dugu Yan gave him a puzzled look.
"No, no, nothing like that," he quickly covered, still struggling to suppress his grin.
She eyed him suspiciously but eventually turned back to her studies.
System, really? You brought this outdated Blue Star meme here too? That's so low-tier.
As for Chronic Overthinker… Lin Feng's expression stiffened.
Is this some kind of scam disguised as a green trait?
He scratched his chin, seriously contemplating it.
The description sounded powerful—but wasn't it just bait?
"I really, really don't want to become a Titled Douluo!" he muttered sarcastically, trying to convince himself.
Then he gave a bitter smile.
Nope. I can't even lie to myself. What's the point of awakening this system if I don't want to become a Titled Douluo?
Next was Mad Seer. It sounded kind of cool—predictive ability?
But it came with a cost: bouts of madness while using it.
Given how mentally unstable he'd already been as a web novelist back on Blue Star… yeah, no thanks.
"I'll keep Lightning Reading," he decided, a little disappointed.
Next was Modest Talent.
If he replaced this, even if it didn't downgrade, his cultivation speed would drop back to that of Rank 5 innate soul power.
This one, like Supreme Luck, was a cornerstone trait—for now, at least.
Unless it upgraded, he had no plans to touch it.
"Let's try refreshing it anyway, see if it levels up."
"Refresh Modest Talent."
[Trait "Modest Talent" has been refreshed. Please select one of the following or keep your current trait:]
[Longevity (Green)]: Live to 120. The limit of ordinary human lifespan. A true elder among mortals.
[Unshakeable Pillar (Green)]: Your… stamina is legendary. Ten girls a night is but a warm-up.
[Natural Ring Fusion (Green)]: Your soul rings fuse naturally, boosting your power with synergistic amplification.
Lin Feng sighed. Oh well—may as well see what the options were.
Longevity? Pass. In the world of soul masters, age wasn't exactly a top concern.
Then his eyes stopped on Unshakeable Pillar.
His lips curled into a devilish grin. Heh… now we're talking.
System, you really get me.
But just as his mind started drifting somewhere indecent, he looked down.
"You perverted system! Are you trying to ruin me at such a young age?!"
"I'm a dignified man of integrity!"
"Do you think I'll be swayed by… by that kind of temptation?!"
He beat his chest dramatically, then returned to the list.
Natural Ring Fusion was strong, no doubt—but not useful for now.
"Never mind. I'll keep Modest Talent."
Then it was time to refresh Supreme Luck.
[Trait "Supreme Luck" has been refreshed. Please select one of the following or keep your current trait:]
[Goldfall]: Gold Coins randomly drop from the sky. Not always when you need them—but they do fall.
[Miracle Healer]: When treating injuries, your recovery abilities skyrocket. An excellent field medic.
[Against All Odds]: When backed into a corner, you trigger a burst of power to flip the situation.
All three were useful.
But at this stage—six years old—none of them beats Supreme Luck.
Last was Celestial Aura.
"System, please… give me a good one this time."
Let it explode—please. Just once.