Pretending to Cultivate in Kindergarten-Chapter 1: Failed Transmigration, Pretending to Cultivate

Lin Cheng Town, Sunshine Hope Kindergarten.

A ray of morning sunlight pierced through the window, landing on a little boy's utterly speechless face.

He listened to the nursery rhyme playing in the classroom, watching a pretty teacher in a floral dress keeping time at the podium. With a gentle, child-soothing tone, she said, "Kids, listen to the song with me two more times, and then we'll all sing together, okay? Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..."

The little boy seated by the window in the back row was named Lin Zhengran. At five years old, he was in his final year of kindergarten, Class 3.

Previously, he had been a 28-year-old who had just come into a windfall from a major demolition payout. However, he was forcefully bound to a rogue system that transmigrated him to this world.

According to the system, this was a Cultivation World, teeming with demons, ghosts, and bizarre phenomena. The living conditions for ordinary people were incredibly harsh. Lin Zhengran was supposed to start as a lowly rogue cultivator, gradually improve his cultivation, expand his influence, and eventually establish his own sect to become the strongest in the world!

But... this cursed system! Never mind whether I wanted to transmigrate or not—are you a pirated knockoff? Can you even tell where you've sent me?

This still looks like Earth!

Why are there cars, skyscrapers, and hot pot restaurants in a cultivation world? And why am I in kindergarten? And for heaven's sake, why am I only five years old?! I can't even swear properly anymore!

System activated. Congratulations, host, on successfully transmigrating! The world you are in is called Lingqi Continent. Cultivation levels here range from 1 to 100. At level 100, one can become a god. With every ten levels, you will gain a unique skill to significantly boost your combat power.

Lin Zhengran heard the system’s voice echoing in his head. This setup... You really are pirated, no doubt about it.

You are currently at cultivation level 1, with ordinary aptitude. A month into this world, your cultivation has not advanced, and you are at a complete loss about how to proceed.

But today, fate smiles upon you! You encounter a rare opportunity: a fairy from a righteous sect, He Xianzi, whose cultivation level seems low. Through eavesdropping, you learn that she possesses a Pure Yang Elixir, which is said to massively boost cultivation if consumed. Combined with a Red Blood Elixir, it can even rebuild your physique!

You must find a way to acquire this elixir to overcome your average aptitude. If you fail, blame your shallow luck and seek other opportunities.

What the... It's been a month, and you still haven’t fixed your transmigration bug? System, for the love of everything holy, open your eyes! I'm in a modern society! There’s no He Xianzi with a magical elixir here! What opportunities am I supposed to seize?!

"Lin Zhengran? Lin Zhengran... You're pressing on my hair!"

The mosquito-like voice of the classmate sitting next to him interrupted Lin Zhengran's thoughts.

The little girl wore a pink dress and had her hair in pigtails. She looked at Lin Zhengran with innocent, wide eyes. Her name was He Qing, his desk mate and childhood friend, the girl next door.

"Lin Zhengran... my hair..." Her voice was soft, as if she were afraid of him.

Lin Zhengran turned his head and saw that her hair was indeed caught under his arm. But instead of moving, he curiously asked, "Who told you to put your hair under my arm?"

He Qing, looking pitiful, didn’t dare retort. "I'm sorry... it’s my fault. But could you lift your arm? I can’t move, and I need to go to the bathroom."

Afraid he might refuse, she pulled out a piece of Milk Candy from her pocket. "I’ll give you this candy. My mom gave it to me this morning. It's my only one."

Lin Zhengran couldn’t be bothered to argue with a child and lifted his arm.

He Qing quickly pulled her hair free, smoothed it out, and nervously placed the milk candy in front of him. "Here, you can have it..."

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She glanced anxiously at the teacher on the podium, hesitating, clutching her stomach, her face full of conflict.

"I don’t eat this stuff," Lin Zhengran said. He wasn’t fond of sweets and initially intended to return the candy. But just as he picked it up, the system's voice reappeared.

To think you managed to coax a righteous fairy into giving you the Pure Yang Elixir without lifting a finger! Impressive! You should consume it immediately;otherwise, if she changes her mind, you’ll lose this opportunity. You might also ask if she has other treasures or consider leaving before she regrets her decision.

Lin Zhengran: "???"

He stared at the milk candy in his hand and suddenly realized—this system might be blind.

Wait a second... Could it be?!

With a mix of curiosity and mischief, Lin Zhengran unwrapped the milk candy and ate it.

To his surprise, a sense of refreshment washed over him, accompanied by a sweet milky taste. No, it wasn’t just the taste—he could feel power surging from his fists!

At that moment, Lin Zhengran felt like he could swat a giant mosquito barehanded!

The elixir has enhanced your cultivation. Your level has risen to 3. Strength +1, stamina +1.

Though this world didn’t match the system’s descriptions, Lin Zhengran did feel stronger.

He Qing, who had been watching, was confused. "I thought you didn’t eat it?" she asked in her childlike voice.

Lin Zhengran froze momentarily, then realized—so the system could still function even in a modern setting?

This just got interesting.

He looked at He Qing meaningfully.

She, mistaking his gaze for anger, lowered her head in fear, clutching her stomach. "I didn’t say anything..."

Lin Zhengran grinned. "He Qing, do you have anything else to eat?"

He Qing shook her head, her ponytail swaying. "No."

Lin Zhengran’s smile turned ominous. "Are you sure? Didn’t your mom give you a bunch of snacks this morning?"

He Qing, still clutching her stomach, fished a single date from her pocket. "Just this... I ate everything else..."

Red Blood Elixir! This is the perfect complement to the Pure Yang Elixir! Consuming both together will transform your physique, unlocking the door to the world of cultivation!

It really works!

Even in this different world, doing similar things could still exploit the system’s bugs for rewards.

Lin Zhengran took the date from her hand. Seeing He Qing on the verge of tears, he sighed and said, "I won’t take it for free. You’re holding your stomach because you’re too scared to ask the teacher to let you go to the bathroom, right? I’ll call the teacher for you. In exchange, this date is mine. Deal?"

He Qing blinked in disbelief. In her memory, her next-door neighbor, Brother Lin Zhengran, had always been grumpy. Why would he say something like this?

"Well? Do we have a deal?" Lin Zhengran asked again.

He Qing nodded frantically.

Lin Zhengran didn’t hesitate. He raised his hand. "Teacher! He Qing needs to go to the bathroom!"

He Qing turned beet red. The entire class looked at her.

But the kindergarten teacher was unfazed. "Go ahead, but come back quickly."

He Qing, flustered but relieved, stood up and timidly replied, "Thank you, Teacher. I’ll be quick."

She glanced gratefully at Lin Zhengran, who was examining the date, and hurried out. She was about to burst.

Lin Zhengran ate the date and immediately felt another surge of power.

The teacher, however, coughed sternly. "Lin Zhengran! No eating snacks during class! You’ll distract the other kids! Wait until recess!"

What horror! After taking the fairy's treasures, you now face her master’s thousand-mile telepathic reprimand! It’s fortunate you didn’t harm her, or her master’s retaliation would have been inevitable. This experience warns you to tread carefully in this world, or your life may be forfeit.

You successfully absorbed the Red Blood Elixir. Your aptitude has been upgraded from ordinary to slightly extraordinary. Your level has risen to 4. Energy +1.

Lin Zhengran: "..."

"Got it, Teacher," Lin Zhengran said.

This seems like a narration system. Still, misfortune and blessings go hand in hand—at least there’s no real danger to my life here. I can focus on developing steadily!

But how do I cultivate in this world? Surely I can’t just rely on eating elixirs... Wait, don’t tell me I have to study.

Lin Zhengran flipped open a kindergarten workbook.

Cultivation in progress—this is an elementary cultivation manual. Memorizing it fully will allow you to break through to level 5.

Lin Zhengran: "Seriously?! That means the difficulty will escalate like crazy later on!"