Chen Wei lingered in the courtyard, his phone swiftly silenced before he settled into a cross-legged position.
He devoted himself to the practice of the Heavenly God Physique, a mental cultivation technique that surpassed even the traditional methods.
Engrossed in his training, Chen Wei's consciousness drifted through the life energy, reveling in the sensation like a refreshing swim in the cool ocean on a scorching summer day.
Mindful of his sister, he kept a careful watch on the time spent in cultivation.
As he opened his eyes, the sun had already climbed to its zenith.
"Brother, I'm hungry!"
The plaintive voice of his little sister reached his ears.
Snapped out of his reverie by her words, Chen Wei remembered the breakfast he'd intended to make for her that morning, only to be interrupted by Li Depiao's visit. The poor girl had been waiting, hungry, all this time.
He scooped MeiMei into his arms, remorse coloring his words, "I'm sorry, MeiMei. Brother lost track of time. You must be starving. I'll make us something to eat right away."
Chen Mei, with a pout, gazed up at him, "Brother, what were you doing? MeiMei called and called, but you didn't answer. I thought... you didn't want me anymore."
Her words hung heavy with hurt, her small face crumpling into an expression of distress as tears began to well in her expressive eyes.
Her voice wavered, "MeiMei will be good, Brother. You can't abandon MeiMei."
She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
Taken aback, Chen Wei looked down at his sister's tear-streaked face, a pang of guilt striking his heart. He soothed her gently, "MeiMei, you're my family. How could I ever abandon you? I was just deep in thought and didn't hear you. Please, don't be mad at me, okay?"
At his reassurance, the tears ceased, and she bit her lip, still uncertain, "Really? You're not going to leave MeiMei?"
Chen Wei smiled warmly, stroking her head tenderly, "Of course, it's true."
Noticing her hair, dry and tangled, he realized it was time for a wash. It was just another thing he'd take care of for his little sister.
He chuckled and offered, "How about this, MeiMei? After we eat, big brother will wash your hair, okay?"
The little girl nodded vigorously, her rosy cheeks breaking into a joyful grin, "Mhm, mhm."
After setting down his sister Chen Mei, Chen Wei got started on the meal.
For lunch, he prepared a stir-fried meat dish.
The little girl was delighted with her meal, her smile unwavering as Chen Wei happily kept adding more meat to her plate.
"Brother, you eat some meat too."
With her tiny hands, Chen Mei clumsily picked up meat with her chopsticks and placed it into Chen Wei's bowl.
"Thanks, MeiMei."
Patting her head, Chen Wei smiled warmly, "Eat up, MeiMei. Once we're done, I'll wash your hair."
Post-lunch, Chen Wei set about washing the little girl's hair.
Her already delicate face looked even more pristine and soft after the wash, resembling a porcelain doll in its flawless appearance.
Chen Wei cherished these peaceful moments with his little sister.
Later, with their hair-washing session over, they took two stools outside and sat in the courtyard, where Chen Wei began to braid the little girl's hair.
"Brother, you're amazing. You can even fly!"
The little girl sat sweetly on her stool, her face alight with a smile, her voice still tinged with youthful innocence.
"Fly?"
Chen Wei was taken aback by his sister's comment.
"Yes, this morning, you flew right up into the sky, as high as a house! Brother, is that a magic trick? MeiMei wants to see it again."
As she spoke, the little girl gestured animatedly with her hands.
Chen Wei was equally astonished and quickly sought clarification from the system, "System, what's happening? Did I really fly?"
The system responded, "Host, there is no need for alarm. It's a result of practicing the Heavenly God Physique mental cultivation method."
Shocked, Chen Wei inquired, "It has that effect? Is there any footage?"
The system replied, "Switching to recorded footage..."
Then, the scene before Chen Wei shifted, and he saw himself as he was earlier, deeply engrossed in his cultivation, sitting with his legs crossed and his palms open to the heavens, silently practicing.
The scene shifted rapidly. Chen Wei, who had been sitting cross-legged on the ground, unexpectedly began to levitate.
Eventually, he ascended to the height of the rooftop and remained suspended there, continuing his meditation with eyes shut.
It wasn't until the sound of a little girl's cries that Chen Wei gently descended and opened his eyes.
"Is this the Heavenly God Physique's method of mental cultivation? This is just too extraordinary."
Chen Wei was astounded, his heart tumultuous like a raging river, struggling to find peace.
The system instructed, "Host, check your personal attributes to understand."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wei delved into his consciousness and began to examine his stats.
Personal Attribute Interface:
Host: Chen Wei
Exchange Points: 10,000
Current Level: Second-Grade Civilization Lifeform
Current Physique: 10 Times Human Physique (Early-stage Heavenly God Physique)
Current Cultivation Level: First Level of the Nirvana Stage
Now, 'Early-stage Heavenly God Physique' was listed under his physique, and a new cultivation level had been added.
Chen Wei inquired, "Does the cultivation level reflect my current level of cultivation?"
He hadn't paid much attention to such concepts in novels and wasn't familiar with them.
The System confirmed, "Yes."
Chen Wei continued, "How many levels are there in total?"
The System explained, "Currently, Earth is categorized into five stages: Nirvana Stage, Transcending Stage, Ascended Saint Stage, Ascended God Stage, and Immortal Stage. Each major stage is further divided into ten sublevels."
The System added, "Host, you have reached the First Level of the Nirvana Stage and have become a cultivator."
Chen Wei, both amazed and shocked, responded, "I'm a cultivator now?"
The System affirmed, "Yes, Host!"
Chen Wei nodded in understanding, "I see."
"This is the place! This is where I bought the food before."
Just then, a man's voice interrupted the silence. Chen Wei's eyebrows furrowed at the sound.
He recognized it as Li Depiao's voice.
The man was relentless. Despite Chen Wei's warnings not to bother him, Li Depiao had not only stopped calling but had now shown up at his home in person.
Chen Wei could sense that Li Depiao was not alone; others were with him.
Upon reaching the Nirvana Stage, Chen Wei found his sensory perception significantly heightened. His ears twitched, picking up the faintest stirrings around him.
"Hmm? Quite a crowd has gathered, and there's a trace of hostility in the air—I can feel it!"
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