Chapter 2

As Lin Xuan stepped down from the testing platform, a mechanical electronic voice suddenly echoed in his mind. But with so many people around, Lin Xuan paid it little attention.

That voice was none other than Lin Xuan’s golden finger: the Unmatched Legacy System!

 [Host: Lin Xuan 

Realm: Qi Condensation, Seventh Layer 

Cultivation Method: Crimson Gold Technique (Lower Xuan Grade) 

Martial Technique: Whirlwind Sword Art (Peak Yellow Grade) 

Legacy Attempts: None] 

 [Ding! System activated. Rewarding host with one Advanced Unmatched Legacy and three Intermediate Unmatched Legacies!]

 [The Unmatched Legacy System contains the inheritances of the strongest beings across all realms: cultivation, fantasy, and martial worlds. Any item stored in this system is among the finest of its kind in its respective world.]

 [Legacy items include cultivation methods, divine powers, martial techniques, rare treasures, and powerful weapons.]

 [Legacy items are classified as Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or Top-tier.]

 [Legacy attempts can be earned by completing system tasks. These tasks align with the host’s desires, and there are no penalties for failure—only rewards for success.]

“Sixteen years… My golden finger has finally arrived!” Lin Xuan’s emotions were mixed. Just from the name, he knew that this Unmatched Legacy System wasn’t ordinary!

“Body Refinement, Second Layer!” 

A loud voice echoed across the Lin family’s plaza. The moment the announcement was made, the crowd stirred, waves of mockery filling the air.

“Second Layer? Haha, even my dog reached the Third Layer after eating so many herbs!” 

“A disgrace! How does our Lin family have such a failure?” 

“If he weren’t the patriarch’s son, he’d have been kicked out long ago!” 

“Exactly! If the resources wasted on Lin Yan were given to Young Master Lin Xuan, his cultivation would be even higher by now!” 

The mocking voices rang in the ears of the boy standing on the platform. He clenched his fists, but soon loosened them, his dark eyes scanning the crowd, his expression growing even more bitter.

Five years ago, Lin Yan had been the second most talented member of the Lin family, admired by everyone. But for some unknown reason, all his cultivation vanished overnight. No matter how hard he trained, his strength kept slipping away. 

“Perhaps… I’ll never surpass him in this lifetime.” 

Lin Yan cast a wistful gaze toward a boy standing at the edge, as cold and distant as an immortal. He smiled bitterly. 

For years, Lin Yan had made it his life’s goal to surpass Lin Xuan, pushing himself day and night. But now, it seemed all his efforts had been in vain. 

“Maybe… I should give up. There’s no way for me to cultivate again. Giving all the resources to Lin Xuan and letting him lead the Lin family to the top might be the best choice.” 

Lin Yan felt a sense of release. He had become a burden, and wasting precious resources on him would only hold the family back.

But little did Lin Yan know that the jade pendant at his waist had quietly trembled for a moment. 

“Next! Lin Yanran!” 

As the voice echoed through the plaza, the crowd suddenly fell silent, and all eyes turned toward the source. A young girl stepped out from the bustling group. 

She wore a long, flowing azure dress. Her exquisite features and snow-white complexion radiated a glowing brilliance. 

Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her eyes shimmered like autumn waters, and her presence was as serene as a blooming lotus. She looked like an immortal maiden descended from the heavens, captivating and enchanting. 

The young boys in the crowd couldn’t hide their admiration for her; in their eyes, she was the epitome of perfection, an untouchable goddess. The other girls, on the other hand, stared with envy and jealousy, feeling overshadowed by her dazzling presence. 

Lin Yanran gracefully ascended the platform, extending her fair wrist. A powerful aura surged through her arm and into the stone tablet. 

The stone glowed brilliantly once more. 

“Qi Condensation, Third Layer!” 

The crowd was stunned into silence. 

“Miss Yanran has also broken into the Qi Condensation realm?” 

“That’s incredible!” 

The boys and girls around her swallowed nervously. Most of them were still lingering at the Fifth or Sixth Layer of Body Refinement, while Lin Xuan and Lin Yanran had already entered the Qi Condensation realm. 

The gap between them was immense! 

“Congratulations, Miss Yanran!” 

The Lin family elder in charge of the test smiled warmly. With two rare talents like Lin Xuan and Lin Yanran, the future of the Lin family seemed brighter than ever. 

“It’s a shame about Young Master Lin Yan,” the elder thought wistfully. “If only we had three top-tier talents… What a sight that would have been!” 

“Thank you, Elder,” Lin Yanran said with a slight nod. 

Her gaze then shifted toward a figure in the distance. A faint blush colored her cheeks as she walked gracefully in his direction, drawing even more attention from the crowd. 

“Lin Xuan-” 

She bent slightly, her angelic face close to the cold youth. Her smile lit up the moment, making even the sun and moon seem dull by comparison.

Lin Xuan, still recovering from the surprise of the system’s activation, looked at the girl standing before him. A faint fragrance filled the air, and for the first time in a long while, a rare smile appeared on his face, as if ice had melted and spring had arrived.

A noble youth, unparalleled in the world. 

Lin Xuan’s appearance was already remarkable, but his upbringing had given him an air of elegance that made him seem like a celestial being in human form. 

Lin Yanran’s face turned even redder, and she puffed up her cheeks adorably, thinking to herself, “Lin Xuan- is so handsome. I could stare at him for a lifetime and never get tired.” 

Feeling emboldened, she smiled brightly and said, “Lin Xuan- I’ve reached the Third Layer of Qi Condensation! You said if I managed it this year, you’d give me a reward.”

“Well, I’ve done it!” 

Lin Xuan paused, remembering his earlier words. After a moment, he nodded. “Alright.” 

It seemed he had indeed promised her that. 

At the time, he had only said it to motivate Lin Yanran in her training—and perhaps to keep her quiet. But she had really done it. 

Breaking through from the Ninth Layer of Body Refinement to the Third Layer of Qi Condensation within a year—her progress was only slightly slower than his own. 

But Lin Yanran wasn’t upset by his indifferent response. She had known him long enough to understand that beneath his cold exterior, Lin Xuan was warm and kind at heart. 

“Tomorrow… I want Lin Xuan-gege to spend the entire day with me in Tai’an City!”