The Beginning of the Plot

Three days passed in the blink of an eye,

At the Xiao Family Square, a booming voice suddenly rang out.

"Xiao Yan, Dou Qi, Third Stage! Grade: Low-level!"

At the center of the Square, beside the Testing Magic Stone Stele, a Middle-aged Man glanced at the information displayed on the stele and announced it in an indifferent tone.

The moment the Middle-aged Man finished speaking, a wave of mocking commotion immediately erupted across the densely packed Square.

"Third Stage? Heh heh, just as I expected. This 'Genius' has spent another year standing still!"

"If the Clan Head weren't his father, this good-for-nothing would have been driven out of the clan long ago and left to fend for himself. How could he still have the chance to freeload off the family?"

"Who knows? Maybe he did something wicked and provoked the wrath of the gods..."

"Looks like the plot of the Original Work is officially beginning." At this moment, in a secluded corner of the Square, a Youth stood quietly, watching the lively scene and listening to the mockery reaching his ears as he murmured.

After mastering the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder, Mo Yu had remained in seclusion in his small house except when eating and drinking. With the help of the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder, along with the experience from his Previous Life, his strength had risen once again, reaching Seventh Stage Dou Strength, Advanced grade.

Just as Mo Yu was preparing to continue his seclusion, his Grandfather, Steward Mo, personally approached the Xiao Family Patriarch, Xiao Zhan, and requested a testing ceremony for him—one that only Xiao Family Members could participate in.

Mo Yu had not refused. On the path of martial cultivation, nothing was more taboo than shutting oneself away in dead seclusion. He also understood the principle that too much of anything was as bad as too little. After three days of seclusion, it was just the right time to come out and relax.

Moreover, he was extremely curious about the future 'Flame Emperor,' Xiao Yan. Recalling the famous scene from the memories of his First Life, he had followed the route in his memories and arrived at the Xiao Family Square.

Sure enough, not long after Mo Yu arrived, he witnessed this famous scene, and it merged with the memories of his First Life.

Seeing the endless mockery coming from all around him, Mo Yu could not help revealing a disdainful smile at the Corner of the Mouth.

The tendency to fawn on the powerful and trample on the weak truly was human nature. Recalling the memories of the Original Body and his First Life, Mo Yu knew very clearly just how terrifying the talent of this 'Fallen Genius' actually was.

He had begun refining his qi at the age of four, reached Ninth Stage Dou Strength at ten, and become a Dou Zhe at eleven!

With such talent, he could be considered one of the best across the entire Dou Qi Continent. Even the Xiao Clan's predecessor—the Xiao Clan of the Eight Ancient Clans at the height of its power—probably could not find more than a few such Geniuses.

Mo Yu even guessed that without Old Yao's help, Xiao Yan's achievements might not have reached such heights, but they would still have been limitless.

Shocked by Xiao Yan's extraordinary talent, everyone in the Xiao Family had fawned over this Genius Youth back then. Yet after falling from the altar overnight, he had become the target of widespread mockery.

Truly, people's hearts changed easily, and everyone had to endure their own hardships.

However, Mo Yu knew clearly that Xiao Yan was merely a hidden dragon biding his time.

Although he had lost his strength and glory, three years of tempering had made Xiao Yan's mind extremely mature and resolute. This tempering had laid a firm foundation for his future rise.

Then, with Old Yao appearing soon afterward, and with the help of this top Alchemist on the Continent, the Youth would soar into the sky, his dragon flying through the nine heavens and stunning the world!

Mo Yu also sighed over this. The Child of Luck was not merely an empty title, just like him in his Previous Life.

However, possessing twelve Natal Profound Thunders, along with the experience from his Previous Life, he naturally did not believe he would lose to the combination of Xiao Yan and Old Yao.

As these thoughts occupied his mind, the testing in the center of the Square continued.

"Xiao Mei, Dou Qi: Seventh Stage! Grade: Advanced!"

Beside the Testing Magic Stone Stele, a charming Young Girl raised a smug smile on her Cheeks after hearing her result.

At the Same Time, another wave of praise rang out beside Mo Yu's ears.

Looking at the smug and charming Young Girl in the center of the Square, Mo Yu merely Shook His Head. She was nothing more than a foolish and short-sighted woman.

"Next, Xiao Xun'er!"

Amid the noisy crowd, the Tester's voice rang out once again.

As this elegant name sounded, the previously noisy crowd in the Square suddenly fell silent, and every gaze abruptly shifted.

Mo Yu also slightly moved his Beautiful Eyes, following everyone's gazes. He wanted to see with his own eyes this official partner of Xiao Yan from the Original Work, the future mistress of the Endless Fire Territory.

At the point where everyone's gazes converged, a Young Girl dressed in a purple dress stood gracefully. Her calm, tender, and lovely face did not change in the slightest under everyone's attention.

The Young Girl's cool and indifferent bearing was like a pure lotus just beginning to bloom. Though she was young, she already possessed an otherworldly air. In terms of beauty and bearing, she was undoubtedly several notches above the earlier Xiao Mei.

Even Mo Yu, who had seen countless demonesses of the demonic path and immortal maidens of the Dao sect in his Previous Life, could not help sighing inwardly. Just how much good fortune had Xiao Yan stumbled upon to actually win over such a gifted little beauty at such a young age?

She had family background, beauty, and talent. Her personality combined tsundere charm with adorableness, while also bringing together dominance, allure, and gentleness. No wonder Xun'er was loved by countless people.

At this moment, Xun'er had already walked before the Testing Magic Stone Stele. She extended her small hand, and the purple sleeve embroidered with black-gold threads slid down, revealing a section of her snow-white, delicate wrist. She then lightly touched the stele...

After a brief silence, dazzling light bloomed from the Stone Stele once more.

"Dou Qi: Ninth Stage! Grade: Advanced!"

Looking at the words on the Stone Stele, the Square fell into silence.

As waves of praise continued to reach him, Mo Yu Shook His Head dismissively. He knew that this was the result of Xun'er deliberately suppressing her breakthrough. Otherwise, with the resources of the Ancient Clan and Xun'er's talent, the Young Girl's strength would absolutely not have stopped here.

Amid the crowd's fervent, admiring gazes, Xun'er slowly passed through the crowd and finally arrived beside the Youth at the very back, the one being mocked by everyone.

This scene once again provoked a chorus of jealous wolf howls.

The Youth was Xiao Yan. At this moment, he was far from the spirited figure he would become in the future. Instead, he looked utterly dispirited and dejected, resembling a gaming-addicted Youth who had spent three days and three nights at an internet café.

After learning Xun'er's result, Xiao Yan's back appeared even more forlorn. After exchanging a few casual words with the Young Girl, the Youth lost interest. Just as he turned around and prepared to leave the Square, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Mo Yu, Dou Qi: Seventh Stage! Grade: Advanced!"

The Tester's voice rang out once again.

"Mo Yu? Who's that? I've never heard of him. He actually has Seventh Stage Dou Strength!"

"Isn't this an internal test for the Xiao Family? How did someone with a different surname get in?"

"Mo Yu? I think I've heard of him. He seems to be Steward Mo's Grandson, but I heard his talent wasn't very good. How did he become so powerful?"

At this moment, beside the Testing Magic Stone Stele, the Middle-aged Man saw Mo Yu's result. A faint smile squeezed onto his normally stern face as he said, "Not bad. Uncle Mo has a good Grandson."

Hearing such a 'stiff' compliment, Mo Yu was stunned for a moment. He immediately realized that the other party and his Grandfather probably had a deep friendship, and calmly replied, "Thank you for the praise. It's just a minor achievement."

Of course, in Mo Yu's heart, this level of strength could not even be considered an achievement. He was merely responding out of courtesy.

Hearing Mo Yu's calm reply, as though the matter had nothing to do with him, the Middle-aged Man was taken aback. He praised him even more, saying, "Neither arrogant nor impatient. Excellent. It seems my Xiao Family has produced another Genius."

The Middle-aged Man's words shocked the Xiao Family Members below. Everyone turned to look at the Youth on the stage, curious about how this outsider had earned the right to be called a Genius.

Even Xiao Mei, who also possessed Seventh Stage Dou Strength, cast a curious look with her Beautiful Eyes, unable to understand why the same strength had not earned her such special treatment.

Facing the envious, admiring, and even jealous gazes of the Xiao Family Members in the Square, Mo Yu's expression remained calm. Having experienced two lifetimes, he was no longer some inexperienced Youth.

Just as Mo Yu Shook His Head and prepared to leave, a young, tender, somewhat hoarse, and feeble voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Cousin Mo Yu, congratulations."