Nine

I resumed my exploration again while I think back to everything that has transpired so far, slowly adapting to my surroundings. I do think that I have already adapted though…

『 What's with these skills that I had obtained? 』

There was a moment when I ate that peach, and then I felt severe pain like my insides were being burned. The voice said I gained skills, but what are those?

<< … It's a skill you gained while I tried to stop your insides, meridians, dantian, and core from bursting. >>

『 Yes, I know that. And? 』

<< It's basically the things or abilities that you can do. >>

I picked up a flower pot from the window and studied it. This plant is called a succulent, was it? Hmmm…

『 What abilities do I have now? 』

<< Individual <???> Type: High-level Bug Spirit

Early Stage Cultivation

Skills include: Observation Skill

Language Skill

Communication Skill

Poison Nullify

Hammer Strike (Lvl. 1)

Heat Resistance (High)

Pain Nullify

>>

I blinked from all those things she had said. Woah, Woah… What's with this? Pain nullify? Poison Nullify? What the heck… Aren't I a little too unkillable?

『 What's the difference between Communication and Language Skills? Aren't they just the same? 』

<< Communication Skill means you can communicate with humans, bugs, or animals. Language Skills means you can speak whatever language you want. >>

Hold up! Let me breathe first! I can communicate with different beings? Seriously? And I can also speak any language?

『 Damn. Too OP… 』

<< Not true. You are still weak. >>

『 Still weak?! What the heck. I am immune to poison and pain. I am also a versatile speaker. How is that weak?! 』

Can you imagine it? I would drink all the poisons in the world and I would never die.

<< There is still someone stronger than you. At this point, you can still die from a blow. >>

『 Wah- 』

Well, fine. But that pain nullify skill though…

It could be troublesome. What if I get stabbed? I wouldn't be able to feel how grave the injury could be.

<< I can disregard Pain Nullify if you want. >>

Hmm… For now, maybe, don't totally nullify it? Let me feel just a tiny tiny bit of pain.

<< … >>

『 What's with the hammer strike? 』

<< … It's… >>

There was silence for a while. Hoh~ What does this mean?

<< It's a useless skill. >>

Oh…

Then why bother giving it to me?

I tried to look for a mirror but I couldn't find anything. I couldn't get to see what I actually look like… I wanted to see my horn too, bet it looks cool.

『 Wh… 』

<< … >>

I covered my eyes as I recalled the part where I aimlessly walked around the bush and then getting myself fall into a trap. How stupid could I be to not even distinguish right from left?

To be fair, I wasn't familiar with that term anyway. I just got to know it at this moment. I shouldn't be judged for that!

『 The people who saved me from that hole. Who are they? 』

<< I have gathered their information. Do you want to hear it? >>

『 Of course! 』

I went back to the bed again and sat down to listen to her. Kind of weird because I can't see her and I am here talking to it…

I worry that I would look like a lunatic when I mingle with everyone else.

<< Name: Feng Lou Yi (17)

Spirit Qi: Orange Level

Late Stage Cultivation (Mortal Stage)

Name: Mo Zen (22)

Spirit Qi: Yellow Level

Qi Gathering Stage (Mortal Stage)

Name: Xian Yun (22)

Spirit Q: Yellow Level

Qi Gathering Stage (Mortal Stage)

Name: Mo Fan (45)

Spirit Qi: Blue Level

Early Foundation Stage (Foundation Establishment Stage)

Name: Elder Han (67)

Spirit Qi: Middle Blue Level

Late Foundation Stage

Name: Elder Yu (68)

Spirit Qi: Peak Blue

Late Foundation Stage

>>

Oh wow. I have heard this color level thing, but I don't get it. What's with the colors? And the cultivation stages as well… Mine was Early Stage Cultivation. What does it mean?

<< Spirit Qi is divided into 7 colors. For now, anyway. This color determines how strong the person's qi is. Cultivation is common sense. >>

Well, okay then. Common sense it is…

『 What is my spirit qi color? 』

<< Good question. >>

『 Huh?! 』

<< I will fix that later. >>

O-kay? My head tilts to the side. I still want to ask about this whole cultivation thing but I have more pressing matters to understand.

First of all, who am I? Aside from being a lucky bug, who am I? I remembered Lou Yi freaking out after wiping my body down. Boy, I would freak out too, to be honest.

Come to think of it! Lou Yi had fed me something, about a form changing pill. It means she knows I'm not human! And she still brought me along! Ahh, what a kind soul…

『 Hey, how do I identify myself? 』

<< However you want. >>

『 No, I mean. What is my gender? 』

<< … You are modeled after an awesome person. Whichever side do you lean on more? >>

『 Eh… Hmm… What gender is that awesome person you keep talking about? 』

<< Identifies themselves as amazing. >>

What the heck… This voice keeps saying weird things.

My fingers pick up a lock of black hair. It was long and silky. I kind of like feeling it…

<< You are a spirit type, it should not matter. But if you are going to live like a human, you have to know what gender you want to perceive. >>

『 Hmmm… Like Lou Yi? I want to be like Lou Yi. 』

Lou Yi was really nice so I had no qualms about at least, being in the same demographic as her.

<< Then it is set. You already appear like a girl anyway, there's nothing more to configure. >>

I silently nodded. They did address me as she when they met me.

『 What's my name? 』

<< You don't have any. >>

『 Then give me a name. 』

<< How about, idiot? >>

『 ! ! ! 』

What is wrong with her? She's been dissing me, left and right, ever since earlier. Is that how her kind should be doing?

I keep calling her, her. She did not tell me her name even from the start, maybe I should ask.

『 Stop being mean! 』

<< I am not doing that. >>

『 Tch. What about you? What should I call you? I can't just say hey, all the time right?』

<< … >>

<< … Nine. Call me Nine. >>

She really sounded like she was saying a hidden joke but I don't get it. What's so funny about Nine? I can even imagine her smirking��

『 Nine? Why Nine? 』

Ninth name? Ninth life? Ninth position from whatever job? Whaaat?

<< … >>

She's really snickering, I could feel it.

『 Why do I feel like you are not acting as you should be? What even are you? 』

<< I am Nine. A system. >>

『 System? 』

<< Yes. >>

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