Chapter 2: Transmigration (2)
"Hmm, now that I've gathered my thoughts, it's finally time to focus on the system," Lu Zhen thought to himself as he sat cross-legged in his room.
He extended his hand towards the blue panel, and as he expected, his hand passed right through it.
However, he just noticed that the system panel opened and closed at his command, granting him access to its features. Excited by this newfound ability, Lu Shen began to experiment with the system's functions.
His first experiment involved the notion of gaining experience and levelling up by killing living beings, a common theme in the novels he had read.
As a mosquito buzzed past Lu Zhen, it landed on his hand. Annoyed by the persistent insect, Lu Zhen reacted swiftly. Without a second thought, he slapped his hand down, crushing the mosquito in one swift motion.
A resounding clap filled the air as Lu Zhen's palm collided with his own skin. The impact echoed throughout his room. The lifeless body of the mosquito lay flattened against his hand, a small smear of its remains left behind.
Lu Zhen's eyes remained fixed upon the lifeless insect, a mixture of anticipation and hope welling up within him. He glanced at his system, hoping to see some signs of progress or an increase in experience points.
To his disappointment, the system remained unchanged, unaffected by the mosquito's death. No notifications or advancements appeared on the blue panel.
"What? That's it?" Lu Zhen exclaimed in frustration. He had hoped that this simple act would yield some tangible results, but it seemed he was mistaken.
The realization hit him that this world might not adhere to the rules he had come to expect from the novels he had read. Killing alone may not be enough to gain experience or level up.
Sighing in resignation, Lu Zhen decided to reassess his approach. He would need to gather more information and experiment further to understand the intricacies of this new system and how it operated in this unfamiliar world.
"Looks like it won't be as straightforward as I thought," he muttered to himself.
Lu Zhen tried every method he knew from the novels to level up, but to his despair, none of them seemed to work in this new world. Frustrated and seeking a breakthrough, his mind was consumed with calculations and strategies.
Amidst his thoughts, his stomach growled loudly, reminding him of his hunger. The meagre meal of bread and butter he had eaten in the carriage did little to satisfy his appetite. Now, his hunger became more intense, urging him to find a proper meal.
That's why he had instructed his maid to prepare some food for him. After all, Lu Zhen was truly hungry. He had spent the entire day lost in thought, sitting around with only bread and butter from the carriage to rely on.
If it was the previous greenhouse spoiled brat, the previous host of this body, he would probably be in despair right now if he only survived one whole day by only relying on bread and butter.
Lu Zhen thought to himself, "She should have prepared the food." He realized that being hungry was hindering his ability to think, and he needed a clear mind to figure out how he levelled up using his cheat.
As Lu Zhen left his room, the fragrant smell of food drifted to his nose. The food before him consisted of rice, meat, pulses, and soup, and its enticing aroma captivated his senses. Lu Zhen's eyes glazed over, drawn towards the mouthwatering scent.
Little Lily, seeing Lu Zhen, was taken aback. "Young master, I was about to call you..."
Lu Zhen paid no mind to Little Lily's words, completely entranced by the food in front of him. With a hypnotized, dazed expression, he walked his way towards the enticing feast.
Grabbing the bowl, Lu Zhen filled it with rice and urgently took a large bite with his bare hands. Instantly, warm energy coursed through every part in his body, granting him a subtle physical enhancement, although with some energy wastage.
The warm energy brought a sense of delight to Lu Zhen, encouraging him to grab a chicken leg and take a small bite. Once again, he felt the surge of warmth infusing his body, heightening his excitement.
As Lu Zhen devoured his meal, Little Lily stood by, observing his ravenous appetite. Her thoughts raced as she watched him eat like there was no tomorrow. She couldn't help but be astonished at the sight before her.
"Wow, I've never seen the young master eat like this," she thought to herself, her eyebrows furrowing slightly. "He's usually so picky and reserved when it comes to food. But I suppose it makes sense. After all, he must have eaten less when he was travelling by carriage."
Lu Zhen remained oblivious to Little Lily's thoughts, and even if he were aware, he wouldn't have cared. After all, she was merely his personal servant, bound to him as if she were a slave. Unlike Yu Bai, who held a higher position as a family servant, Little Lily's opinion or suspicions held little importance to him.
With an abyss like appetite, Lu Zhen devoured the food like there was no tomorrow. Time passed as he consumed every last piece of food as he finished his last piece of meat his stomach protruded slightly. He had eaten to his heart's content, his body now full and unable to take another bite.
[You have eaten the food to the limits of your current body limit.]
[You have acquired the gluttony skill.]
Lu Zhen's eyes widened in surprise. He had unlocked a new skill through his excessive eating.
"So, I can acquire skills by fulfilling certain conditions huh…" he thought, his curiosity piqued.
In an instant, his body absorbed the previously wasted energy, restoring his belly to its normal state.
Lu Zhen was even more ecstatic to see that these gluttony skill was helpful and practical already.
Lu Zhen felt a surge of excitement as he contemplated the conditions for obtaining different skills.
"I wonder if fulfilling certain conditions can also grant me new attributes," he pondered.
With his mind set on exploring this possibility, Lu Zhen instructed Little Lily, "I will be training in my room for the next two days. Leave the food outside the door."
Little Lily was taken aback by her young master's newfound determination. She had always known him to have a small appetite, but now he seemed capable of consuming an entire meal.
As Little Lily observed his unwavering determination, she couldn't help but be amazed by her young master's transformation. It seemed that he was genuinely dedicated to his pursuit of martial arts, surprising her greatly.
Even if Lu Zhen wasn't innately talented, he had the vast resources available to him as a member of the Lu family, there was no doubt that he had the potential to become a formidable powerhouse in the future.
Although she had been initially content with her young master, deep down, Little Lily couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment in Lu Zhen's laziness. With the abundant resources at his disposal, Lu Zhen had the potential to become a formidable martial artist with minimal effort. However, he seemed to lack the motivation to practise and improve before.
Now, seeing his newfound determination, Little Lily couldn't help but entertain a thought that made her cheeks flush slightly. She knew her place as a personal servant, and while Lu Zhen had never made any advances towards her, as a personal maid her destiny was to be a bed warmer of Lu Zhen.
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