"Ding, detection of super energy, main system interconnecting."

"Ding, main system activated, awaiting host's awakening."

"Ding, main system task changes, automatically detecting host's life signs: host has suffered brain injury, shattered fracture in the limbs, and is in hemorrhagic shock. Activating energy vector treatment mechanism, starting in three seconds: host will revive in one minute."

In the scorching mid-August, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck the roof of a thatched cottage at the foot of the hill behind Xu Family.

"Boom!"

After exactly sixty seconds, a teenager abruptly sat up on a worn-out bed inside the cottage, his forehead covered in cold sweat, panting heavily.

"Darn it! God, are you trying to scare me to death?"

Before he finished speaking, the teenager, seeing the furnishings in the room, was dumbfounded.

"Where am I..."

"Wasn't I just wrapped in my blanket reading a novel? How on earth did I end up here from a single thunderbolt? Damn, I was just fantasizing about ruling the entire universe, with hundreds of girls throwing themselves at me... This really sucks!"

Suddenly, a severe pain arose in the teenager's mind.

Numerous fragments of memories rushed past his eyes like a slideshow.

Lin Xiao had been living in his mother's family, the Xu Family, since he was a little boy.

"He broke through the fifth stage of Physical Cultivation at the age of eight, truly the first genius of the Zhen Wu Imperial City!"

"Zhen Wu Nation's directly affiliated sect, the Burning Spirit Sect, was also alarmed and granted the Lin Family four nominal disciple slots to recruit Lin Xiao into the sect."

"However, just before Lin Xiao was about to enter the Burning Spirit Sect, he was severely injured by a mysterious ferocious beast, causing his energy sea to wither, his spirit to shake, and it became impossible for him to cultivate."

"Even the Mystic Spirit Elixir has no effect on him. From now on, he can only be an ordinary person."

"The elders unanimously decided not to waste the family treasure on a waste like him..."

"Lin Xiao, weren’t you quite arrogant before? What happened? How does it feel to be trampled under my foot? Hahaha..."

"Look at this waste, can't even beat a beggar on the street. Such a disgrace to the Xu family. If I were him, I'd end my life instantly; What pathetically weak existence."

"The Xu family is a prestigious clan. We do not support wastes. Therefore, all of Lin Xiao’s future expenses must be earned by himself."

"Ah..."

The pieces of memory slowly pieced together.

The last scene was of Lin Xiao being kicked away by Xu Fei and becoming unconscious after his head hit the ground.

At this moment, Lin Xiao was completely dumbfounded, followed by a wave of intense anger enveloping his chest.

Lin Xiao was not happy.

Very unhappy.

Extremely unhappy!

Through his memories, he clearly knew that he was currently the next generation's head-of-house candidate for the Xu family!

Because he had awakened the unique talent of the Xu family bloodline, at the age of eight, he broke through the five stages of body refinement, reached the peak of body refining at the age of twelve, and then made a breakthrough into the Elementary Formation Realm!

Praises and bootlicking came in waves, and Lin Xiaosu naturally became the Xu family's most prized treasure.

However,

the good times didn't last. The emergence of a mysterious beast caused his Qi Sea to wither, rendering him unable to cultivate.

The genius became a wastrel in an instant!

His parents' unexpected departure further robbed him of the strongest support in his family.

He had been repeatedly bullied over the past year, and was disdained by his siblings in the family. Even those outside the family who once fawned over him were now mocking and ridiculing him.

Some even referred to him as...an illegitimate dog!

To be addressed like this by his own family!

He became the biggest joke of the Zhenwu Emperor City.

Especially after his parents left, the deterrent effect was no longer present, and his status in the Xu family plummeted to the bottom, even lower than that of a servant.

No one remembered that Lin Xiaosu had once brought honour and glory to the family.

No one remembered that without Lin Xiaosu, almost no children of the Xu family would have had the chance to join the Spirit Burning Sect!

A few days ago,

he was even kicked away by Xu Fei. The reason being, Xu Fei thought that Lin Xiaosu appearing in his sight had tainted his eyes.

To hell with you!

One can only imagine the tumultuous turmoil within Lin Xiao at this moment!

"When times were good, they did not summon me, and now that everything has fallen apart, they decide to transport me here. Oh, heavens, are you seriously trying to play me to death?" he moaned.

On the Xuanhuo Continent, martial strength was paramount. Without power, one had no voice.

Qi Sea was the base to absorb, refine, and store spiritual energy, used to temper the body and breakthrough cultivation. Shattering of the Qi Sea was akin to a death sentence — unable to cultivate, there would be no chance of better days.

The trials of this past year were proof enough of this.

"Even if my Qi Sea were intact, as a homebody who only knew to read novels and play games, I have no freaking idea what cultivation is. Alas…”

"When others cross worlds, they either become powerful and dominant figures whose mere fart can kill a bunch of people, or they become dandy young masters of influential families, affluently rich and surrounded by beautiful women. But when it's my turn to cross worlds, I've essentially ended up as a table laden with a bunch of craps. This is so unfair! I want to complain!"

Lin Xiao was deeply aggrieved, his mind throbbing with pain.

As he wallowed in his misery, a simply-dressed young girl rushed towards him. Seeing Lin Xiao awake, teardrops rolled down her cheeks, and she began to sob.

"Young Master, you're finally awake. Xiao Hua thought you were going to abandon me, leaving me all alone."

"Sniff…"

"Er, Xiao Hua? Who the hell would use such a ridiculous name?"

"Who are you?" Lin Xiao was taken by surprise by the sudden appearance of the girl by his side and looked at her, staring at the sobbing girl. However, as soon as he set his eyes on her, his pupils dilated, and he couldn't look away.

A lovely young girl appeared in his vision, with soft black hair, large eyes gleaming with teardrops, rosy and chubby cheeks exuding adorable shy innocence, and a delicate porcelain nose that was incredibly pinch-able. The only flaw was her eyes, brimming with tears.

"Beautiful..."

...

"Who's this little beauty?"

"She's so stunning!"

Lin Xiao didn't know how to describe her anymore. He would dare to affirm that no other celebrities or supermodels on earth were as beautiful as she was.

Especially the well-proportioned figure of Xiao Hua, it was truly a feast for the eyes!

Despite her young age, how come she had developed so well! It's simply... perfect to his taste!

Upon hearing Lin Xiao's words, Xiao Yu, who was in the room, her pretty face changed drastically. A terrified look appeared on her face. She widened her eyes in disbelief at Lin Xiao, who was still taken aback, “Young Master, are you alright? I'm Xiao Hua, Xiao Hua. Don't you remember me?"

"Erm... Xiao Hua, Xiao Hua." Lin Xiao felt embarrassed and thought to himself that he must give her a new name. At the same time, a string of memories flashed through his mind.