The Eternal System
System 10: Li Jia's Attitude

“What do you mean, Li Jia?”

Li Jia lowered his body and sat on the grass of the garden.

“Since long ago, I've always wanted to try to fight with big brother. Seeing as my abilities developed and training on my brother's side. However, I am not like Yaoyao or big brother who has great talent. So I always lagged behind in cultivating”

Li Chen was surprised to hear his words. He again flashed into an old memory when he still had the ability to cultivate.

It was true Li Jia said, that Li Chen and Yaoyao were a child from the Li family that contained talent. Li Chen at the age of 13, first measuring his cultivation level reached a three-star junior fighter, whereas Yaoyao gained a two-star.

In contrast to them, Li Jia gained a normal level. He lived as the only child who did not have great talent from birth. Only his persistence that wanted to continue practicing and idolizing Li Chen was the one that made him step forward continuously.

Li Chen who stood down lowered his body and sat down beside Li Jia in the middle of the garden.

On the other hand, Li Jia again continued her words.

“I tried to cultivate to become stronger in order to train with big brother. But it was never achieved. And now, my brother is back. With the same power, big brother made everyone surprised, including myself”

“I always have to work twice as hard to catch up with you two. But suddenly that day came. The day that brother lost his cultivating ability. For some reason, in my heart, I felt relieved. The strong brother back then had become someone weak to protect”

“I'm pathetic, right? Happy for the fate of her own brother who is in trouble. Pretend to be strong while brother is weak, in order to look great in the eyes of others.

Looking directly into his sister's eyes, Li Chen could feel Li Jia's feeling of holding back tears while saying that.

However, there was one thing that Li Chen wanted to get straight.

“It turns out it's a burden that's inside you...”.

He raised his hand and wiped away the tears flowing down his sister's cheeks.

“Li Jia's. When you lost your ability, I thought it was the end of your life. Not having the ability to cultivate within such a cruel world, it was just like living a void”

“But, brother still has you. Mom, Dad, Yaoyao, all the servants in the house and you. Without you guys trying to protect me, maintaining my good name, I wouldn't have this much determination”

Both of Li Chen's eyes stared gently and thoroughly into Li Jia's eyes. He said solemnly, as if every inch of his words and feelings were flowing into Li Jia.

“Don't blame yourself for your role in protecting me. Whether you're happy with my weak self or not. Whatever you do, you will always be my sister. And brother's feelings won't change in loving you”

A gentle swipe at the head of the elder brother made the last trigger of Li Jia let go. The feeling she endured for years in seeing her brother's miserable life unfolded and made him come to jump in her arms.

The crying was relentless in Li Chen's embrace. He just fell silent and hugged his sister while waiting for her to finish letting go of all those feelings.

* * *

Days have passed and the moon has changed places with the sun. A bright morning illuminated Li Chen's room curtain gently. He who had woken up was already drenched by the sweat of his daily mission.

“96… 97… 98… 99… 100!”

The sit-ups he had done had reached the last point and his daily mission had been completed.

[Training and cultivation for 60 minutes - done ]

[Basic movement training of close range martial arts - finished ]

[ Body muscle mass training: Push up, sit up, squats 100x each - finish ]

Li Chen who got up on his feet saw his body drenched in sweat. He immediately cleaned it and looked for a change of clothes.

“Phew. But, the benefits for my physique are very great”

While she was looking for a change of clothes, the system appeared before her by giving her a status report.

[ Level up ]

[Name : Li Chen ]

[ Level: 14]

[ HP: 4800/4800]

[Cultivation level: Two-star elite fighter]

[Class : Fighters ]

[ Strength: 21]

[ Durability: 16]

[ Agility: 18 ]

[Speed: 18]

[ Skill :

judgment of the Earth's palm: MP - 100

Description: The gathering of Ki energy that is centered into the palm of the hand. Is unleashed into a deadly attack that can destroy his opponent's body ]

As Li Chen read he had obtained a skill, curiosity began to surge and his mind imagined about the skill's movements.

“Judges of the palm of the earth.. from my MP now, means I can only use it four times huh..”.

As he muttered, suddenly there was a knock on the door from behind his door.

Li Chen who was still bare-chested looked for his clothes while answering.

“Masuk”

Creak

Slowly the door began to open, and behind it was Xiao Nian who was the servant of the Li residence. He bowed respectfully to Li Chen while wanting to give a message.

“Good morning, young master. Xiao Nian brought a message...”.

When Xiao Nian raised his head and opened his eyes, he saw Li Chen who was still bare-chested. The upper body formed a strong and dashing muscle curve makes the female instinct to come out. His eyes widened and his mouth opened like drooling from being stunned at his good looks.

While Li Chen who immediately put on his clothes turned to look towards Xiao Nian. He looked at her who was speechless and stared blankly at her like a rock.

“Hm? Xiao Nian?”

From the call, Xiao Nian, who was still stunned, regained his senses and bowed to Li Chen again.

“Eh-! Ah, forgive Xiao Nian young master. Xiao Nian saw that there was a slight problem in front of the Li family residence, and it seemed that young miss Li Jia was having a fight with someone”

Li Chen who heard the message opened his eyes wide. His attention became focused towards Xiao Nian and asked for a more detailed explanation.

“Li Jia said you?! With whom?!”

“Xiao Nian believes that he is the young master of the Lian family, Lian Ping”

Upon hearing the name, Li Chen's memories began to explore the past events of the owner of his body.

Lian Ping's. The young master of the Lian family who had always been chasing after Li Jia. In the past, he acted as a good friend of Li Chen and was considered like his own brother.

However, when Li Chen's strength disappeared, he stayed away and no longer cared about him. He even bullied her and pretended not to know her. In the absence of Li Chen who had the ability, he could chase after Li Jia without any difficulty, even if he had to use his strength.

"Lian Ping ya. It turned out that my false brother dared to bring up his face again in front of the Li family. No, even in front of Li Jia's eyes!"

After comprehending that person's rotten intentions from the exploration of his memories, the anger from Li Chen began to peak to give rise to a powerful aura around his room. Even Xiao Nian himself lowered his head and trembled in fear at the aura that could shake that one room.

DUMM!!

“(Young gentlemen... get angry!)”

“Take me there, Xiao Nian. I'll teach you a lesson against rotten people who want to take my sister!”