My SSS-Rank Skill and System is too OP in Modern Cultivation world

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Kent was lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling. "Hey, System, open the system window and let me see what's new there."

The usual screen popped up—nothing had changed. What the…? Kent thought, furrowing his brow. System, what did you upgrade? You take that long time to upgrade for nothing.

System notifications arrived:

New skill: Appraisal added to the system.

Note: Each use will cost SP. The amount will be based on the level item or target.

Kent blinked. Ohhh, a new skill, but it costs SP? Damn you, System. Why can't you give it to me for free?

He grumbled, then turned to check if there was anything new in the shop.

Shop | Lottery | Income History | Chat Group 🔒

What's this new 'Chat Group' option? Kent wondered, noticing the lock sign beside it.

He tried multiple times to enter the Chat Group window, but every time, a message popped up: "The level is too low. The level is too low. The level is too low."

"System, what's this supposed to mean?!" Kent growled, irritation rising.

Ding! The host can't join any chat group until cultivation reaches LEVEL C.

Kent stared blankly at the screen. So you're telling me, after two whole days of upgrades, you're just telling me I'm weak? "He groaned and rechecked the shop. Still the same two items."

Spiritual Points: 156,789 SP.

Items: Physique Enhancement Fruit.

He cursed the system again and rolled back into bed, falling asleep.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, waking Kent. He groggily got out of bed, cooked breakfast, and prepared for school.

Outside, the old man, Xian Yu, was practising his sword moves. The birds were flying freely in the clear sky. Once done with his daily routine, Xian Yu suddenly heard Kent's voice.

"Goodbye, Nima!" Kent called out to his sister.

Xian Yu quickly froze and struck a dramatic pose, acting like he was still in the middle of his sword practice.

Whooshing!!

Whooshes!!!

"Good morning, Mr. Xian Yu! How are you doing?" Kent greeted him.

Xian Yu was caught off guard by Kent's sudden approach. Haaahhh!!!! He cleared his throat. "Goodnight, Kent. Ahem! I mean… good morning."

Kent couldn't help but chuckle. "Mr. Xian Yu, your sword technique looks pretty cool."

The old man's eyes sparkled with pride. He jumped toward Kent, eager to show off. "You like it, huh? It's pretty cool. Want me to teach you? I'll show you all the cool moves!"

Kent smirked. "I want to, but there's a problem…"

Xian Yu, undeterred, waved his hand. "It doesn't matter what the problem is! There's nothing that can stop me from teaching you! I can solve any problem!"

Ke paused for a moment before telling about his problem.

Meanwhile, Xian Yu thought, "I know you like money. Just say it. He grinned slyly."

Kent asked the old man. "Well, it's not that big of a deal… The thing is, I was wondering, how good were your academic results?"

Xian Yu puffed up his chest proudly. "Back in the old days, I was the top genius in my class. I got an A+ in every subject!"

OH! That's excellent! Kent said, giving a thumbs-up. "I knew I made the right choice asking you."

Xian Yu started to suspect something was off. "Wait… he's up to something."

Kent leaned in and whispered, "Mr. Xian Yu, I'll have time to practice swords if you could take over as Nima's tutor. You know, most of my free time goes into teaching her. You could tutor her when I'm at school. Plus, you're very old—she could look after you if you trip and fall by mistake. 🫢"

+999 SP from Xian Yu (Shocked).

Kent held back a laugh. His own joke thoroughly entertained him. With a twinkle in his eye, he called out, "Nima… Nima! Come out!"

Thud!

Nima kicked the door open, her voice sharp. "You… you stone-hearted big brother!"

💢 I can't watch my anime and dramas, and now you want me to study all day? (She'd overheard everything from the window.)

+999 SP copied from Nima (Anger).

Kent shrugged, unfazed. "Old man, you have no idea how lucky you are. My little sister is such a nice girl. You wouldn't find anyone like her in the entire city."

Xian Yu, still trying to process everything, nodded slowly. "You're right. I can't find anyone like her who can kick the door that hard."

Kent lowered his voice. "Mr. Xian Yu, the truth is... Nima is an awakened person, too. She became a cultivator at such a young age."

WOW! Xian Yu says, "l don't know, she is this incredible kid."

Shh, old man. No one knows about that. I want to keep it a secret. I don't want people to bug me about joining clans or organizations.

In the background, Nima fumed like a wild beast while Kent and Xian Yu chatted happily. "Nima, come here. Kent called her."

"Why did you call me Kent? What do you want?"

Kent raised an eyebrow. "From now on, when I'm at school, you could go to Aunt Zhou's house. You've always wanted to play in Aunt Zhou's house, right?"

Nima was not buying it. "Don't fool me, Kent. I'm not a little kid anymore. You can't trick me!"

+666 SP copied from Nima (Frustration).

Kent smirked. "If you don't listen to me, I'll stop making fried rice and noodles for three months. Decide now, what do you want?"

'Study Or no Gried Rice for three months.'

Kent muttered to himself, "You have no idea how hard I worked to get this old man to be your tutor. It's free, too! Saves me a ton of money."

Nima finally gave in, glaring at the old man as she stormed off to Aunt Zhou's house. "I'm not a little kid! Ugh! Kent, I know you just blackmailed me."

Xian Yu sighed. "Why is she looking at me like that? I'm the victim here."

Kent, satisfied, waved goodbye to them both, calling out, "Have fun!"

Inside Aunt Zhou's house, Nima walked in, scowling. "Aunt Zhou, what are you doing?"

Aunt Zhou greeted her warmly. "Oh, look who's here! Want a snack? Come in, I've got plenty."

Nima grinned. "From now on, I'll study with your husband. After Studying, can I watch TV? I haven't watched my anime and drama since our TV broke."

Aunty Zhou replied, "Of course! But only after studying."

One minute later...Nima munched on snacks, savouring each bite.

Yum!

Yum!

Xian Yu grumbled from behind her, Take your time, kid. Don't choke on it. "Damn it, I wanted to find an apprentice, but now I become a babysitting."

He paused, a thought crossing his mind. Wait a minute. It's not a bad idea. She's more talented than Kent.

Xian Yu grinned mischievously. Heh Heh Heh! "I'll teach both of the siblings my sword techniques," he decided.

Meanwhile, Kent was walking down the street when a system notification popped up.

Ding!

Congratulations, host, for completing the first mission.

Reward: Spiritual Cloak. (A cloaking ability)

Use: Creates a spiritual energy cloak using the host's energy. It can be used as a defence and also blocks spiritual senses. This technique can be taught to blood-related people.

Kent's eyes lit up in excitement. His thoughts go back to this morning incident. "When he woke up this morning. He was rubbing his eyes when suddenly, a mission alert sounded in his mind."

Ding!

Mission: Find a tutor for Nima.

Reward: ???

Time: One day.

What the…? The system gave me a mission now. Is this because of your upgrade System? Answer me!

[Ding!

The system will be more active now. From now on, the system will assign missions to the host. The host must complete all missions. Some missions have time limits. Missions cannot be refused. Failure to complete a mission will result in a deduction of SP—depending on the task.]

Kent groaned. I can't refuse a mission? And if I fail, will I lose SP? No way, System!

I won't let you take my SP. I need to find a tutor quickly. "Kent grinned slyly. I've got a plan. I'll trick old man Xian Yu."

Present time...Back at Aunt Zhou's house, Xian Yu was teaching Nima, watching as she wrote.

Xian Yu says, "You've got strong, steady handwriting. You could become a calligraphy artist."

Nima tilted her head, uninterested. "Do they make a lot of money?"

"Not really. Only a handful of them earn well," Xian Yu replied.

"Then I don't want to. I want money!" Nima declared, munching another snack. "I'll sell at the market like Kent. That's how we survived until now."

Xian Yu sighed, watching the two siblings. I'll help them as much as I can… until my time runs out. He looked at Nima, thinking, Damn, these kids have it tough.

After that, his thoughts shifted to Kent's training, and I'll teach Kent this. No, wait… that one! Yes, that move will be best for him.