Sect Leader Tongtian, the Old Grandpa

"Hey, isn't this Xiao Peng, one of the Xiao Family's two wastes?"

Xiao Feng looked at the delicate-featured youth before him and sneered.

The youth was named Xiao Peng, an ordinary transmigrator who had arrived in Battle Through the Heavens due to an accident and become a member of the Xiao Family.

His parents had died in an accident. Fortunately, with Xiao Zhan's help, Xiao Peng had lived quite comfortably.

Xiao Peng had not chosen to lie flat just because he knew the future plot. Instead, he had worked hard at cultivation.

Thanks to his decent talent and diligent cultivation, his cultivation had been roughly on par with Xiao Yan's, and the two had been known as the Xiao Family's Twin Stars.

However, when Xiao Peng was nine years old, his cultivation had suddenly vanished, as if it had never existed.

He had started cultivating again, but all the Dou Qi he cultivated vanished into thin air.

Xiao Zhan had invited people to examine him several times, but none had found the cause.

Later, when Xiao Yan also became a waste, the two of them were privately called the Xiao Family's Twin Wastes by some people.

Xiao Peng merely glanced at him and continued walking forward, too lazy to pay him any attention.

Seeing this, Xiao Feng became somewhat angry. He stepped in front of Xiao Peng and said, "Hey, waste. Why didn't you go test your cultivation today?"

Then, as if recalling something, Xiao Feng slapped his forehead. "Look at my memory. I forgot you don't have any cultivation at all. You're nothing but a waste now."

Xiao Peng looked expressionlessly at Xiao Feng's mockery.

He had long grown accustomed to ridicule and humiliation.

As for why the other man acted this way, he naturally knew.

Xiao Feng had been jealous of his talent. After Xiao Peng became a waste, he came to mock him every few days.

"Xiao Feng!"

Just then, a girl's voice came from behind Xiao Peng.

Xiao Peng turned around and saw a beautiful young girl approaching. She wore a violet dress and carried herself with a cool, serene air.

The girl was none other than Xiao Xun'er.

Xiao Xun'er looked displeasedly at Xiao Feng. She had heard every word he had just said perfectly clearly.

When Xiao Feng saw Xiao Xun'er arrive, he immediately chose to flee. He did not dare offend her.

Xiao Xun'er came before Xiao Peng and asked with concern, "Brother Xiao Peng, are you alright?"

Seeing the concern in Xiao Xun'er's eyes, warmth surged through Xiao Peng's heart. He gently shook his head and said, "I'm fine. I'm already used to it. Someone like Xiao Feng isn't worth getting angry over."

Xiao Xun'er frowned slightly, dissatisfaction flashing through her eyes. "He's gone too far. He always mocks you like this. If he weren't a member of the Xiao Family, I would definitely make him understand the consequences."

Seeing Xiao Xun'er stand up for him, Xiao Peng was moved. At the same time, he secretly swore that he would restore his cultivation as soon as possible and no longer let others look down on him.

"Xun'er, I won't remain like this forever. I believe that one day, I'll uncover why my cultivation disappeared and cultivate again." Xiao Peng looked at Xiao Xun'er as he spoke.

Xiao Xun'er looked into Xiao Peng's determined eyes and nodded gently. "I believe in you, Brother Xiao Peng. You were already exceptionally talented, and you work so hard. You'll definitely succeed. If you ever need help, just tell me."

Xiao Peng nodded to show that he understood, though he would not trouble Xiao Xun'er.

The main reason Xiao Xun'er treated him so well was that he had beaten Xiao Yan to the punch with her, along with the years they had spent together.

Though this behavior was immoral, Xiao Xun'er was his favorite character, so he felt it was worth it.

But judging by the current situation, the possibility between him and Xiao Xun'er was basically zero.

Remembering something, Xiao Peng asked Xiao Xun'er, "Sister Xun'er, how did Brother Yan's test go this time?"

Although he knew Xiao Yan's situation, given his relationship with Xiao Yan, he still had to ask.

Since he had no cultivation, he did not need to undergo the cultivation test.

Xiao Xun'er answered, "Same as always. Third Stage Dou Qi."

Xiao Peng nodded to show he understood. He remembered that Nalan Yanran would soon come to break off the engagement.

His impression of Nalan Yanran was average. If she were the manga version of Nalan Yanran, he would quite appreciate her.

The Nalan Yanran in the manga had been portrayed quite well. Though it was whitewashing, it had been done well.

But the Nalan Yanran in the novel came to break off the engagement and humiliate the protagonist, yet people could still praise her for it. That was simply absurd.

If she merely did not want to be bound by the engagement, couldn't they have discussed it privately?

She brought people with her and made such a grand spectacle. Did she really think she was only there to break off the engagement?

She had come to humiliate Xiao Yan and slap the Xiao Family in the face, not for any freedom.

After chatting with Xiao Xun'er for a while, Xiao Peng bid her farewell and went to an empty clearing to practice swordsmanship.

Although he had become a waste, Xiao Peng persisted in practicing his swordsmanship every day.

He had a feeling that continuing to practice the sword would bring him unexpected benefits.

While Xiao Peng practiced his swordsmanship, the Storage Ring on his hand emitted a faint glow. The light quickly disappeared, and Xiao Peng, focused on training, did not notice it at all.

"Cousin Xiao Peng, I knew you'd be here."

After a while, Xiao Yan's voice rang out.

Xiao Peng stopped practicing and looked toward the source of the voice.

He saw a youth walking toward him with a plate of pastries in hand.

The newcomer was Xiao Yan.

Since Xiao Yan had become a waste just like Xiao Peng, their relationship had become very good. They often sat together and chatted.

The two found a clean spot to sit down, eating while they talked.

As he watched Xiao Peng eat the pastries, Xiao Yan could not help saying, "Cousin Xiao Peng, when do you think the two of us will return to normal?"

Xiao Peng swallowed the food he had just eaten and looked at Xiao Yan. "I don't know. Maybe we'll recover tomorrow. Things like this depend on fate, but also on our luck."

Hearing Xiao Peng's words, Xiao Yan felt that made sense. If they happened to obtain some Heavenly Treasure, he could directly become the genius he had once been again.

Xiao Yan complained to Xiao Peng about what had happened recently, while Xiao Peng listened quietly.

That was how it had always been. The two were long accustomed to it.

Night shrouded the land, and stars filled the sky.

Xiao Peng sat on his bed, pondering what he should do in the future and how he could become stronger.

His condition was that after cultivating, all the Dou Qi he had accumulated would disappear.

What if, instead of storing up Dou Qi, he used it to slowly nourish his body?

Xiao Peng felt that this method might have some potential.

If this method could not increase his strength, then he could only wait until Xiao Yan became a Dou Emperor and ask him to examine him.

"Not bad, little fellow. In the years since your cultivation disappeared, you have not given up on yourself. You have always sought ways to cultivate and persisted in practicing the sword."

At that moment, an incomparably imposing voice suddenly rang out.

Hearing the voice that had appeared from nowhere, Xiao Peng was startled. He climbed down from the bed and looked around warily.

"Who is it? Show yourself!"

"Little one, you may call me Sect Leader Tongtian."