The Rewards

At the sudden barrage of questions, Lily calmly says, "Calm down, calm down… I'll answer all your questions as of right now. Earlier, you had cleared the Startup Quest, which prompts more information to be released to you. First of all, in this world, other than different professions, there are also cultivators. Cultivation is essential in this world, even if you were to become something like an artist. There are just some things that you can't accomplish if you are lacking in True Energy! Think of it kind of like electricity! It powers things."

"The Mind Tempering Sub-realm is as its name states. It's a sub-realm within the Body Tempering Realm. The Body Tempering Realm is one of the 3 major realms. Within it are 6 different sub-realms, the Skin Tempering Sub-realm, the Bone Tempering Sub-realm, the Eye Tempering Sub-realm, the Aperture Tempering Sub-realm, the Mind Tempering Sub-realm and finally, the Heart Tempering Sub-realm. This realm is to build up the foundation of the body in preparation for the second Realm.��

As LIly spoke, Lin Ke had started wandering through the city. There were only a few parts of the city that were densely populated with many people walking through the streets, some other areas of the city were less packed, but only had houses upon houses.

Lily continues, "There are 2 other Major realms, the Soul Cultivation Realm as well as the Mortal Ascension Realm, but the information for those realms is beyond your reach right now."

Lin Ke thinks back to Master Sal. He had been giving off the vibe that he was some kind of master. "So what Realm is Master Sal in?"

Lily thinks for a moment. "Err. I didn't pay attention to him…" She says sheepishly.

Lin Ke is speechless. "How can you not pay attention in that situation? How…"

Lily tries to defend herself. "Hey! It's not my fault! You were the one who threw me to that stupid little girl who doesn't know how to treat a cute little creature like me! I knew she would be rough! I could see it in her eyes!"

Lin Ke, trying to gain back the advantage in the conversation, switches the topic. "Alright, then what's my prize for completing the mission?"

"Ehem." Lily clears her throat and from out of nowhere pulls out a pair of glasses and puts in on. Then she pulls out a sheet of paper and begins to read. "Congratulations Host, for finishing the Startup Mission: Embark on the Road to Glory. Mission Rewards are the following: 500 Low-grade Chaos Stones, 1 Mid-grade Chaos Stone, granting of a Bone Tempering Sub-realm cultivation level, along with the opening of your personal spatial storage space. The level 1 spatial storage space offers 4 cubic feet of space. Extra features for the space are purchasable at a price. Would you like the rewards deposited now?"

Lin Ke's eyes brighten. 'Those are some good rewards! I get cultivation levels for free? That's amazing! That means I don't have to waste time cultivating myself! Plus I get so many Chaos Stones too! I was downright broke a few moments ago! Not to mention the spatial storage space thing. Sounds pretty neat.'

"Yes, give me them now."

Lily crumbles up the paper and says, "You have claimed the reward for the Startup mission. Your Chaos Stones have been deposited in the spatial storage space. Apply cultivation level now." She gives him an odd smile. "Good luck! Hang on, it'll only take a moment!"

Lin Ke's vision darkens for a moment, everything fading away, the street he was walking on and faded out of his sight.The only thing he could see was pitch darkness. Suddenly, a few words appeared in front of his eyes. It said, "Startup Process Beginning…"

Preparations Complete… Will Host please prepare himself.

Starting Countdown. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5…

Lin Ke gets a very bad feeling. 'What did Lily mean when she said to hang on? Why is this telling me to prepare myself?'

3, 2, 1… Beginning Process.

Suddenly, he felt sharp stabbing pain all over his body. It was also if lightning had zapped him from the heavens. His skin felt all tingly and itchy. However, he couldn't move his body at all. This lasted for only 5 seconds, but already caused Lin Ke to feel very uncomfortable.

The Sign changes. "Skin Tempering Sub-realm Cultivation Applied. Applying next realm.'

Lin Ke screams at himself. 'There's more? Why didn't it apply it all at once? What is this torture? How is this a reward? Before he could think anymore, the pain came again. This time, it was a bone deep pain. It felt like his bones were breaking apart at their very seams. Lin Ke could barely think straight.

After what felt like 10 years, his vision finally clears. Lin Ke looks down at his hands. They are perfectly fine, his clothes were also fine. However, Lin Ke realizes something vastly different. He felt a type of strength he had never felt before in his body. He felt a mysterious form of energy flowing through his body, one he had never experienced. It was quite a magical sensation. His skin felt smoother and looked as if it glowed, and his muscles felt full of strength.

"Hey! Move it kid! Why are you standing in the middle of the street looking up into space? Get out of the way!" An impatient voice yells from behind Lin Ke. This was when Lin Ke realized he was still in the middle of the street.

"Sorry, sorry." Lin Ke quickly apologizes and moves to the side. "Lily, why didn't you warn me about the pain?" He looks at Lily, who was on his shoulder… Not on his shoulder. Lin Ke was bewildered. "Lily? Where'd you go?"