A God Cultivator Reborn in the Modern Age

2.

In the narrow alley leading to campus, Olivia hurried forward with her friend. Her hair swayed with each step, while her well-developed upper body moved fluidly to the rhythm of her stride, accentuating curves far more mature than her age.

When she stopped, her breathing was slightly ragged, her chest rising and falling gently. And when Olivia stood just a few steps away from the commotion—leaning forward slightly, her red lips parting as if to make sure Alex was all right—time itself seemed to hold its breath.

“Alex… that’s enough.”

Her soft voice carried a flash of sincerity strong enough to make Alex pause for a moment. Not out of fear, but because that voice sounded… caring.

“Olivia…” Alex murmured, momentarily entranced by the almost heavenly beauty before him.

Olivia only nodded lightly, then immediately turned her gaze toward Abel and his companions, her expression filled with irritation.

“Abel… I’ve told you before, it’s not right for you to keep bullying Alex. Apologize to him right now, or do you want your father to be fired from my father’s company?”

Hearing that threat, Abel clenched his jaw tightly. Still, he shot a sharp glare at Alex, without the slightest hint of fear.

“You’re lucky—again and again—Miss Olivia shows up to save you. But next time, that luck won’t come so easily!”

Abel raised his hand, signaling his two friends to follow as they left the scene. Once the three of them were truly gone—

“O-Olivia, you ran here so fast?!”

A girl dressed in thin silk clothing that clearly outlined her figure arrived. She was panting, but when she noticed Alex staring at the curves of her body, Zonia immediately covered herself with both hands.

“Where do you get the nerve to stare at my body like that?! Alex, get rid of that disgusting look!”

“Being reborn and living in this new world doesn’t seem so bad either… Feminine clothes, even showing such perfect curves… This…” His quiet murmur trailed off.

Because clearly, Zonia heard every word. Her eyes widened as she clenched her fist.

“You think… I can’t hear your lewd muttering…”

As she was about to slap him, Olivia quickly grabbed her hand.

“He wasn’t looking at your body—don’t misunderstand, Zonia. Now help me buy some external injury medicine for him.”

“Olivia, you…”

Unable to argue, Zonia quickly followed Olivia’s instructions. Soon after, Olivia and Alex’s eyes met.

Olivia’s face instantly flushed red, but she managed to steady herself.

“I’ve told you many times. If you run into Abel, you should avoid them. If I’d been late just now, maybe…” Her words caught in her throat as she froze—Alex suddenly lifted her chin, forcing their eyes to meet again.

“Even without you coming, I would’ve beaten them myself. Olivia, thank you.”

Alex left her with a faint smile, then walked away, leaving Olivia standing there, her heart unsettled. The useless young man she had always protected had clearly changed.

“Where did that courage come from? That sharp, cold gaze… even the boldness to touch me…” Olivia murmured as she watched Alex’s retreating back.

*

On his way back to the simple home left behind in the original owner’s memories, Alex carefully observed the outskirts of Draken City.

The differences in daily activities—and even the vehicles people used—made him look like a poor youth who had just descended from the mountains, staring at modern cars passing by.

“HEY! GREEN LIGHT MEANS GO! STOP IF IT’S NOT!” a man shouted, warning Alex.

Then...

TIIIIIIIN!

The blaring sound of a car horn snapped Alex’s attention away! His eyes widened, but the oncoming car couldn’t slow down in time. The impact sent Alex flying, crashing into the roadside barrier.

Bruuuaaaagh!

“An accident?! There’s been an accident?!”

“Damn, that kid was hit at high speed! His body must be shattered! I—I don’t even want to look!”

“Hurry, call an ambulance!”

The car that hit him stopped in the middle of the road. Beneath the collapsed barrier, Alex was cursing his own foolishness for not checking his surroundings before stepping forward.

“Th-that speed was enough to destroy this weak body… Luckily, I reacted quickly and wrapped myself in a bit of the Qi energy that exists in this world… But now the problem is, how do I get out from under this wreckage?”

Trapped beneath the crushed barrier, all he could do was endure. After fifteen minutes, the ambulance finally arrived. At the same time, everyone worked together to remove the concrete slabs pinning Alex down.

“He-He’s still alive?!”

Everyone trembled as they saw Alex, looking embarrassed by his earlier mistake.

“H-He’s really alive… and that smile—it's like the impact that destroyed the barrier didn’t affect his body at all?”

Even the doctor who rushed over to help Alex stand was left blinking in disbelief. His mouth opened, but no words came out.

“Thank you for helping me… and sorry, sorry for causing such a disturbance.”

Every mouth fell open, forming a perfect “O.”