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Cultivation with a System in the Modern World A Mother's Fear
As Danial’s friends continued to chatter around him, his world began to blur. Their voices faded into a distant hum, mere background noise to the storm raging inside his head. His eyes locked onto the doorway, where Sophie stood—the moment stretched, his thoughts spiraling into a deep, uncontrollable vortex of worry and uncertainty.What do I say to her? Danial thought, his mind racing. About Dad? About this academy? About everything that happened?His breath quickened. He hadn’t even come to terms with his father’s sudden reappearance, the battle with the Curse King, the injuries, or the secrets. And now, here stood his mother, her face pale, eyes wide with worry. She seemed as out of place in this strange world as he felt when he first arrived.How can I explain all of this? The weight of the truth, buried under layers of half-lies and omissions, crushed him. He feared what would happen if he exposed everything, yet the web he had spun around himself was growing too tangled to maint
Last Updated : 2024-10-01Cultivation with a System in the Modern World A Mother's Resolve
As soon as Sophie’s stern voice filled the room, Gloria’s eyes narrowed. Her voice was cold but restrained as she said, "Miss Sophie, I request you speak with respect. Master Marvin is a highly respected and powerful figure in the academy."Sophie didn’t even flinch. Instead, her voice only grew louder, filled with raw emotion. "I don’t care about your so-called Master or his power. The only thing I care about is my son!" Her voice trembled slightly, but her gaze remained fixed on Danial, her face twisted with fear and anger. Pointing at him, she nearly shouted, "Look at him! If your Master is so powerful, why couldn’t he have protected my son from all of this? Why is he lying here like this, covered in bandages and barely able to move?"Gloria was taken aback, momentarily stunned by Sophie’s outburst. She clenched her fists and muttered, "It’s... hmph." Her frustration was evident, but before she could say more, Marvin raised a hand, signaling for her to hold back."Miss Sophie," Mar
Last Updated : 2024-10-03Cultivation with a System in the Modern World Whispers of the Ruins
Danial sat in silence, mulling over everything Marvin had just told him. The Curse King, the blacklist, the Ancient Ruins expedition—all of it weighed heavily on his mind. He couldn’t shake the feeling that there was still more to the story, more than anyone was telling him. As he replayed Marvin’s cryptic words, trying to make sense of it all, a soft knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.He looked over, and there, peeking through the slightly ajar door was Sara. Her head hovered just above the door frame, her wide grin making the moment almost comical. Danial sighed, letting out a tired breath."Sara, you don't have to spy like that," he said, shaking his head with amusement. "Whatever you want to say, just come in and talk."Sara chuckled as she pushed the door open and stepped inside, her usual energy radiating from her despite the somber setting. She wore her usual outfit, with her saber hanging conspicuously at her waist. Danial raised an eyebrow, glancing at the weapon."D
Last Updated : 2024-10-04Cultivation with a System in the Modern World The Calm Before the Truth
Danial watched Sara leave the room, the door clicking shut behind her. A sigh escaped his lips as he slowly lay back down, staring at the ceiling. His mind raced with everything Sara had told him—about the Curse King, the Grandmasters, the Ancient Ruins. The thoughts swirled in his head, refusing to settle. He closed his eyes, trying to calm the storm of ideas, but sleep eluded him. The weight of everything was too much.And then, as if to make matters worse, his stomach growled."When will the food arrive? What is going on?" he muttered under his breath, frustration creeping into his voice.Right on cue, the door creaked open, and a nurse entered the room, pushing a trolley filled with food that immediately filled the room with a mouth-watering aroma. Danial’s eyes lit up as the scent of freshly cooked vegetables, chicken, and meat wafted toward him. He sat up straighter, almost salivating at the sight.The nurse caught his enthusiasm and chuckled softly. “Excited, are we?”Danial gr
Last Updated : 2024-10-05Cultivation with a System in the Modern World The Truth Comes Out
Danial gestured for Sophie to sit on the bed while he took a nearby stool, placing it directly in front of her. Sophie hesitated for a moment, glancing at him before sighing and sitting at the edge of the bed, her hands resting tensely in her lap. Natasha, standing beside Sophie, looked equally concerned. Sophie reached for her hand and pulled her down to sit beside Danial, though Natasha gave him a sympathetic glance, clearly understanding the weight of the conversation that was about to unfold.Danial took a deep breath, rubbing his face with his hands as if trying to gather his thoughts. He locked eyes with Sophie. "Mom, fire away. I won’t hide anything."Sophie narrowed her eyes, her voice thick with concern. "Danial… what is going on?" She looked around as if the entire academy perplexed her. "This place has kids fighting with swords and spears, some even throwing fire and water like magic. What is this academy, and how did you get caught up in all of this?"Danial sighed again, r
Last Updated : 2024-10-06Cultivation with a System in the Modern World A Timely Intervention
Sophie’s eyes pierced through Danial as she sat on the edge of the bed. Her voice was steady but carried the weight of every mother’s fear. “Now to the main question,” she said, her tone brooking no evasion. “Why were you so injured? What happened, and most importantly, who attacked you?”Danial’s chest tightened. He’d been preparing for this question, but now that it was out in the open, he found himself at a loss for words. How could he explain the battle with the Curse King without revealing everything? Without unraveling the complicated web of secrets that involved the Academy, the Cultivation world, and the System that guided him?“Mom,” Danial started slowly, choosing his words carefully, “it’s better if you don’t know. It’ll only make things harder for you to understand. Trust me, it’s not something you need to worry about.”But Sophie wasn’t having any of it. Her face hardened, her determination radiating through her every word. “I don’t care how complicated it is. Do you have
Last Updated : 2024-10-07Cultivation with a System in the Modern World Friendly Jabs
Danial stepped out of the room, taking a deep breath as he adjusted to the commotion just outside. His eyes landed on a familiar scene that made him both smile—and cringe. Pavan was in the middle of an animated conversation with Sophie, his mother, gesturing wildly with his hands. Maria stood nearby, seemingly engaged in a polite yet strained conversation with Natasha. There was a certain tension between the two—a quiet rivalry that seemed to flicker just beneath the surface.Danial’s stomach dropped as he approached his mother. He could feel disaster brewing, especially with Pavan in the middle of it.“Danial!” Sophie called out the moment she spotted him. “Why didn’t you tell me you had such good friends?” Her tone was light, but her eyes were filled with curiosity. There was warmth in her smile, but also the unmistakable glint of a mother digging for more information.Danial forced an awkward smile and threw a quick glare at Pavan, hoping his friend would behave. But Pavan, always
Last Updated : 2024-10-08Cultivation with a System in the Modern World Shattered Bravado
Danial’s eyes narrowed as he sized up the group in front of him, his tone icy as he addressed Leo, “Leo, what do you want?”Leo raised his hands defensively, a mocking grin plastered on his face. “Whoa, easy there, Danial. Nothing serious. I just wanted to see how someone like you is still breathing after facing the Curse King. You’re too damn lucky, you know that?”Danial’s face grew colder. His patience with Leo and his cronies was already running thin. He turned to Natasha and Sophie, his expression softening just a little. “Natasha, take my mom. Go ahead without me. I’ll catch up later.”Sophie’s eyes filled with concern. “Danial… are you sure?”Danial gave her a reassuring smile and a slight nod, though inside, tension simmered just beneath the surface. “Yeah, I’ll be fine. Go on.”Sophie hesitated for a moment but then, understanding the unspoken request nodded and walked away with Natasha. The moment they were out of earshot, Danial’s expression hardened once more as he faced L
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