Chapter 2 Awakening Part 2

Reap System: Found one. Vampiric Devil. Applying Bloodline and Manual now.

"Grrrr.." Ren growled as his canines grew. His fingernails then turned to points and sharpened. He could feel a tail outstretch from his backside. "Oi, this better not get me hunted down! That was ok for two lifetimes not a third."

Reap System: Your Sect is a Non-Discrimination Sect. You will be fine. Also, your false mother has Devil blood in her. This works in your favor. Your false father had an unknown genetic strain as well. The new behavior can be blamed on the Bloodline awakening. So... praise me, partner .. praise me.

"Pftt hahaha." Ren started laughing. "Ok ok, good job. At least it did not hurt this time. Alright time to consolidate the rest of this energy." In a matter of hours, Ren had the Ion energy under control again as he needed. He was back at the Realization Realm fully. At Rank 4 stable at that.  'Clean up and Store.'

*Woosh!* Saying the mental command, the Reap System took away all the bacteria and foreign objects on his body. He was now as clean as he could get.

Reap System: Branding ability returned and usable. Current knowledge that has resurfaced is protected now. Displaying current status.

Status: Ren Nebunie

Race: Traveling Reaper

Realm: Realization Realm Rank: Four

Occupation: Apothecary Rank Silver, Elixerist Rank Gold, Inscriptionist Rank Silver

Manual: Vampiric Devil Mastered, Fan Arts Mastered, Sword Arts Mastered, Claw Arts Mastered, Bow Arts Mastered, String Arts Mastered

Reaper System Functions: Gray Line collect souls, Black Line collects Ion, White Line collects mental information, Gold Line Branding

'Hmm, a lot of my stuff has been removed. Guess I can recover that stuff later after reaching higher realms again.' Ren cleaned up his mental space and thought about what to do next. He needed a few underlings to serve under him. 'With the Inscrptioning, I can then apply the Gold Line Branding underneath. Best way to keep them from spilling my secrets and betraying me most importantly.'

Closing his eyes and gathering new Ion energy, he thought of plans that the Reap System would then turn to Quests for him to do. Cultivating to that point in his original Life and linking with the Reap System in the family Ancestral Domain paid off.

Reaper System: Reciting information to update you as needed.

Gathering Realm: Mortals take in Ion energy from the surroundings to augment their bodies. Usually, last for a year for those with out resources or any manual. At each rank, the body innately understands more about Ion energy and receives it as needed. It can help stave off food and water consumption.

Pillar Realm: The Mortal moves and has a better understanding of Ion energy and can shape it into attacks and different methods to defend themselves. Different occupations can now be used with the qualitative change in the mind. The mind can dive into the greater use of things. Such as insights on the various "Paths" developed.

Realization Realm: The mortal is no more as the body takes on different characteristics of their main Cultivation manual.

'Hmm not bad. Anything of note from the knowledge from the others?'

Reap System: Not really, well yet. However a lot of material for blackmail and extortion. Oh.. a few low-level techniques that have fused with others you have read before. The manuals they have are... weird. I think it best we make it to the library when you have the chance. This will make for some very interesting new developments.

'Right.' Ren return his full focus to cultivating and going through the fighting abilities he knew originally. Blending them to fit in well here would help a few matters in the beginning. 'I will go during the next few days. The library should shed light on some things.'

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  - 3 days later-

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Ren was outside socializing with the other disciples. A few asked questions that he feigned being to uncomfortable to even answer. They got the hint and stopped asking after he walked away from them altogether. Well almost everyone.

One person made a stink about the situation and promised to come back later to cause trouble after Ren broke his leg feeling annoyed. It was to make an overall statement not to bring it up even further.

With his Ion energy completely hidden, most still believed his cultivation was lost. But the physical strength he wielded was enough to scare off most.

One thing Ren made sure to do, was to memorize all the memories and rules that were unspoken in the little groups. From the ones that were killed in the chamber the other day as well as the bits, he picked up listening to people talk about the last few days.

Supplementing his own memory with that info, he was not worried about fitting in. The False Soul did a good job in not messing with people but it also didn't create any strong ties.

Only problem Ren would have, is with the Inner Elders, and Core disciples. Other's he could kill easily with no problem. And as for the Elders he had ways of dealing with them. Beautiful delicious blackmail baby. Or poison, at the level like they had never seen before.

Right now they were going to oversee the Outer Sect Disciples. All around were a bunch of fresh starters and those who really knew nothing of Cultivation. As an Inheriting Disciple, Ren could have underlings under him.

They just had to obey the rules the same as others. The Core Disciples were able to have some as well. Inner Disciples were able to have three, and if you were a really powerful Outer Sect disciple, you could have one of your own.

"The lot of them suck." A core disciple said. A few others agreeing with him. Ren said nothing. They went out to get a few followers, but a few fresh starters turned them down.

The kids were smart and knew not to get involved with certain people. A few of the stronger ones, however, agreed. They figured out a way to deal with upstart pampered Core Disciples. Especially ones who received their position from parents and favors. These ore disciples were not strong and were used to using influence.

The Inheriting Disciples, such as Ren earned their place in childhood. By completing dangerous tasks and dangerous cultivation methods that they had to keep inside their souls. A way to keep the core principles of a Sect alive. 

"Cough cough!" A few of the fresh starter disciples had the sickness. Only way they were going to live longer, is by breaking through quickly.

They were desperate and ripe for the taking of bad disciples. A few of them spotted Ren and walked over to him. A boy was pushed out front. He placed his hand to his chest in a salute.

"Sir we.. I... cough cough!" The boy was to fearful really to talk. The sickness did not help his case at all. "I.. we.."

"Hmmm, sure. I will take the lot of you. Your new names are One, Two, Three, Four, and Zero." Ren said. He turned to walk away. "Follow me now. Later Core Disciples."

Giving them a wave, he didn't care if they heard him or not. Which they didn't. Another boy watched from the side. He wanted to speak with Ren but stopped. Whether he was to scared or something bothered him was up for debate.

"I will go to him later." The boy mumbled to himself. He left to go and try to break through again. 'His family will cause so many problems if he is not careful. But it is good he didn't die in that trap like the others.'

Ren was just deciding if things would go better or not. Especially with the Elders all kind of weak. Most were in recovery from some incident that took place. One that had them all scrambling for more resources. He also found out that a lot of the Continent had its Ion Energy sealed away.

A gate that leads to the "Mainland" area was part of it. When the gate opened the area would change drastically.

More Ion Energy and more problems. Such as beasts and small breaking points all over from the influx. It was a time of celebration. As well as a time of discord from the rampaging "Loose Cultivators" and monsters that would break through.

"Umm, so the name One means what exactly?" The kid now named One asked.

"Exactly that. I do not want to know your names until you have value." Ren said as they walked. "What I want, is obedience and for you to listen when I tell you to do something. Follow those instructions, you will have the power and strength to do as you please later. Hehe, long as you do not cross me of course. You have until we make it to my current abode to change your mind."

"Are.. we.. cough.. going to have to do.. perverted stuff?" The girl named Three asked. The others shivered remembering some of the cultivation manuals that existed. They did not want to become a "Cauldron" or a "Furnace" for anyone. "I do not want to do that." She reminded Ren of a hamster. The girl, Three had her hands up to her face. Palms under her chin fretting.

"Hmm, oh no. However if one of you decides to be an Assassin, you will learn the Seduction Arts. That is a requirement." Ren said amused. "What you do in your personal time, is on you. Do not cause trouble for me. Follow the rules and my orders and all will be well." They walked for another four minutes and stopped. "So any takers?"

"I have the sickness. It will take longer for me to grow stronger." Zero said. He was a boy with slightly longer arms. But a strong determination to just be out of that problem.

"I do to.. I am also pretty dumb." Four said. He was a small kid that looked almost emaciated. Something about him bother Ren just a little. But it was nothing to major.

"Hmm, that is fine. I have eyes boy, I can see that you two are sick. And Zero over their has damaged "Points" in his body." Ren looked at them eyes glistening in mischievous intent. "Those all are things I have taken into account. Now, will you bend the knee or not to me?"

"I.. will bend." Four then Three said. One, Two, and Zero said immediately after.

"Good." Ren waved his hand and placed a sheet over them each. "Remove those filthy clothes and follow me. One of the reasons you all are sick is from that." They did so and followed him into a side room. Once the last stepped across it, he sealed the room behind them. "Touch the stone and it will reveal your affinity to you. The faster you do these things, the faster you can start cultivating."

"Affinity is what?" Two asked.

"It is what your body is most susceptible to. It can change with the right ingredients. Something you gather on your own if you want to change it to something else. To much work to do so." Ren said plainly. "As well as your Mental Affinity. Sometimes, things just do not work no matter how hard you try. To change those are even harder."

"Um!" One grabbed hold and felt something enter him. It ran through his body smashing the blockage inside his apertures. The boy wanted to scream in pain but found he could not. "Uuhh uhh!" Saliva dripped from his mouth. The others backed away in fear.

Two, however, stepped forward. She saw the scars heal on him and wanted to be healed herself.

"Um!" Two grunted in pain as she grabbed ahold of the stone with both hands. This caused it to go faster. But also hurt more. "Uhhh, uhhh!" Instinct made her try to get away but her body was to weak to resist enough. She fell forward, then her head touched the stone and she was out like a light.

The others touched it next. The same results happening. With a wave of his hands, Ren healed One and Four. Then he moved them away. The damage to them slightly more than the others in some places.

Reap System: Mission Successful: Five Followers obtained. Engravings emplaced. Follower clothing obtained as a reward choice. Boost loyalty and growth when worn.

"Excellent," Ren said. His hands steepled togethor as he went through the information he obtained. The stone reveals their affinity, but also allowed the Reap System to go through their memories and body. "Well time to clear the rest of the damage inside them." Ren's hands outstretched as nails shot out to each of them. 'To think I can absorb disease and poisons to improve my cultivation. Not bad at all.'