Chapter 1: We are friends, right! (Seeking flowers!)

Southern Region.

Profound Heaven Sect.

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Looking at the unfamiliar yet familiar environment around him.

Meng Zhangqing finally confirmed one thing: he had transmigrated.

He had arrived in a fantasy world that only existed in the novels of his past life.

Here, the supreme powerhouses could soar above the nine heavens, easily pluck stars and chase the moon, and with a wave of their hands, overturn mountains and rivers or reverse the cosmos.

It was a world possessing terrifying, intoxicating power.

And he was currently an outer disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect.

"Not a bad start."

Quickly adapting, a faint smile appeared on Meng Zhangqing's handsome face.

Although his cultivation aptitude was only average.

He was not considered trash.

Having been in the sect for two years, he was already at the eighth level of the Meridian Forging Realm.

He had long met the sect's assessment standards and would not be expelled.

Furthermore.

His family owned a decent-sized merchant guild, operating many businesses with a solid financial foundation.

At least in the early stages, he didn't need to worry about cultivation resources.

"But at this rate, it seems the Aperture Opening Realm will be the limit of my cultivation in this life."

Meng Zhangqing's smile slowly faded.

Having finally arrived in this world where martial arts flourished.

If he were to pass his life in such mediocrity, he would truly be unwilling.

That power to cover the world with a mere gesture.

It was truly intoxicating.

Moreover, the current world was not peaceful; undercurrents were surging everywhere.

With only the strength of the Aperture Opening Realm, he still couldn't control his own life and death in this dangerous world.

The path of cultivation requires both aptitude and comprehension.

And in the early stages, aptitude is the most important.

The better the aptitude, the faster one cultivates.

While his bone structure and aptitude were not bad, they could only be described as average.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent thirteen full years since the age of five just to reach the eighth level of the Meridian Forging Realm.

"Ding!"

"Friend System binding initiated!"

"Binding successful!"

Suddenly, a voice rang out in his mind.

Meng Zhangqing was stunned at first, then surprise surged in his eyes!

How could he not know what this was!

It was the standard equipment for a transmigrator!

A system!

"System, what are your functions?"

Calming down, Meng Zhangqing asked hurriedly.

As everyone knows, the existence of a system is almost no different from a cheat; it represents something overbearing and unreasonable!

How many of his peers had risen across the heavens and myriad worlds relying on it!

"Reporting to the host, this system is named the Friend System. As long as you add the other party as a friend, you can randomly obtain one of their attributes."

"Attributes include bone structure, comprehension, talent, martial arts techniques, and so on."

"No restrictions on race."

"Additionally, increasing a friend's favorability toward you can earn you more attributes and extra rewards!"

"Unlock more functions!"

The system said a lot in one breath.

And Meng Zhangqing understood it all.

His eyes suddenly became incredibly bright.

Add a friend and obtain their attributes?

This was a bit heaven-defying.

If he went to add those geniuses as friends, wouldn't he be able to obtain top-tier bone structure?

One must know that he was not lacking in cultivation resources; after all, his family was a merchant guild.

The only thing limiting his cultivation was his bone structure!

If he had top-tier bone structure.

Then he would truly have a chance to step onto the peak of martial arts!

For a moment.

Meng Zhangqing felt that the long-closed gate of martial arts seemed to be slowly opening for him.

Behind the door lay a brilliant and boundless grand world!

"Wait!"

Coming back to his senses, Meng Zhangqing asked, "System, are there any standards for adding friends?"

"Does it require the other party to be sincere?"

"Or is a verbal agreement enough?"

If it were the former, it would be quite difficult.

After all, in this world, human hearts are unpredictable; to gain someone's trust would require a massive amount of time, energy, and even money!

Perhaps it would take several years to successfully add one friend.

"A verbal acknowledgment is sufficient."

The system's answer made Meng Zhangqing breathe a sigh of relief.

That made it simple.

"Please add a friend as soon as possible, host."

The system reminded him.

Meng Zhangqing raised an eyebrow.

He certainly wanted to.

But according to the system's functions, he couldn't just add anyone as a friend.

Not to mention geniuses.

At the very least, they had to be superior to him in aptitude or other aspects.

And such figures.

Were not so easy to find among the outer disciples.

"Junior Brother Meng!"

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.

Meng Zhangqing turned around.

He saw a burly man standing before him, looking like a middle-aged man, but actually quite young—reportedly only twenty-one years old.

"Senior Brother Xia."

Meng Zhangqing nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face.

This person's name was Xia Han.

He was considered one of the powerhouses among the outer disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect.

He specialized in body-refining methods.

His predecessor had come from a merchant family, and although he wasn't great at cultivation, he was quite good at dealing with people.

He liked to make many friends.

Perhaps this was the reason he had activated the Friend System.

"Last time, thanks to the bottle of Blood Qi Pills you gave me, Junior Brother Meng, otherwise I fear I wouldn't have been able to step into the fourth level of the 'Copper Armor Technique' to this day!"

Xia Han said with some excitement.

At the same time, he raised his right arm.

One could see his blood and qi surging, his skin turning as if it were ancient bronze, radiating an indestructible aura!

The 'Copper Armor Technique'.

Meng Zhangqing's gaze flickered.

This was one of the best body-refining techniques among the outer disciples.

It was a high-grade Human-level technique.

It consisted of five levels.

It is said that when practiced to the state of perfection, one becomes like a pure copper man, impervious to blades and swords, and even a martial artist two minor realms higher might not be able to break his defense!

However, to master this technique, one needs aptitude, great perseverance, and a lot of resources.

So not everyone can master it.

Xia Han had no background.

Before entering the sect, he was just a rogue cultivator.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Xia, for reaching the fourth level of the 'Copper Armor Technique'; you are not far from perfection."

Meng Zhangqing said with a smile.

"It's not that easy; I'm already very satisfied to have reached the fourth level."

Xia Han shook his head.

"Ding!"

"Eye of Investigation has been activated; you can now view the corresponding information of others!"

Suddenly, the system's voice rang out again.

Meng Zhangqing was startled.

It had this function too?

"Activate!"

Meng Zhangqing didn't hesitate and thought to himself.

Hum~

He saw several lines of text appear next to Xia Han.

Basic Information:

[Name: Xia Han]

[Race: Human]

[Cultivation: Ninth level of the Meridian Forging Realm]

Attribute Information:

[Bone Structure: Fourth Grade]

[Comprehension: Average]

[Martial Arts: 'Stone-Crushing Fist' (Entry), 'Copper Armor Technique' (Fourth Level)]

[Talent: None]

[Bloodline: None]

[...]

"Fourth-grade bone structure."

Meng Zhangqing's eyes brightened.

Bone structure is divided into six grades.

The higher the quality, the faster the cultivation speed, and his own was fifth grade.

He didn't expect Xia Han's bone structure to be fourth grade.

Isn't this the perfect candidate to add as a friend?

Although it was only one grade higher than his, it was still higher!

He wasn't lacking in resources for the early stages of cultivation, so if his bone structure could be improved, his cultivation speed would greatly increase!

He would soon be able to reach the peak of the Meridian Forging Realm, then step into the Aperture Opening Realm and enter the inner sect!

"Senior Brother Xia, we are friends, right?"

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Meng Zhangqing took a slight breath and said slowly.

"Of course,"

Xia Han was startled, not knowing why Meng Zhangqing would ask this, but he nodded immediately, "Of course we are friends!"

"Ding!"

"Friend request accepted!"