"Ugh..."
Lin San stood awkwardly in place, unsure of what to do for a moment.
If he didn't go, he'd be bragging! But if he did go, he'd be throwing his life away!
After weighing the pros and cons, Lin San decided his life was more important. Shamelessly, he followed Qin Feng and ran away.
Seeing this, Zi Yuan's eyes were filled with disappointment. What maiden doesn't dream of love? What maiden doesn't admire heroes? She thought she had met her destined one, only to find he was just a boastful youth.
"Ding dong, congratulations to the host for interrupting the Chosen One's bragging, preventing him from gaining the goddess's favor, and earning 500 Villain Points!"
"You can get points for that?!"
Qin Feng's spirits immediately lifted, like a pervert unlocking a new posture.
Lin San still tried to salvage his image, asking, "Brother Qin, I don't understand, why would you run given your status!?"
"It's simple!"
Qin Feng said solemnly, "I'm not the kind of rich young master who bullies others. Living off my ancestors' legacy doesn't make me a real man. I, Qin Feng, have achieved today through my own efforts. I will forge my own path with my own hands."
"Brother Qin!"
Lin San began to feel a sense of admiration for Qin Feng, seeing him as a second-generation heir unlike any he had ever met.
"He..."
Zi Yuan's beautiful eyes flickered with a strange light. She hadn't expected this little brat to have such lofty ambitions.
Qin Family.
The Qin Family ancestors were in a meeting.
Ever since Qin Feng left, they discovered that thirty million spirit stones were missing from the treasury. Not just ordinary spirit stones, but refined top-grade spirit stones, each worth a thousand ordinary spirit stones. Even though the Qin Family was the absolute ruler of the eastern region of Great Xia, it took them five years to accumulate that amount.
Tenth Ancestor reported, "According to the treasury manager, only Feng went to the treasury that day!"
"Then it must be him!"
The First Ancestor's expression barely changed, clearly having already guessed who it was.
Tenth
Ancestor asked doubtfully, "But the problem is, how did he move thirty million top-grade spirit stones? That's a mountain! Even the largest storage bags would require hundreds to hold it all."
"If he didn't have some skill, he wouldn't dare to propose such a bold plan!"
The First Ancestor smiled and waved his hand, "Forget it. Since it's for our own child, let's not make a fuss about it anymore."
"Yes!"
Tenth Ancestor nodded in understanding, then hesitated, "There's another matter. After Xiao Tian vomited blood, he's been listless. This child Xiyue has also been crying non-stop..."
"Alas, as parents, it's hard for them!"
The First Ancestor sighed. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Given Xiao Tian's current mental state, it's unlikely he can handle the position of family head. We should find someone to take over Xiao Tian's position as family head for now. Don't disturb them, let them live in peace, and hope they can move on soon."
"I'll go do it now!"
Tenth Ancestor nodded, turned, and left.
Soon--
The Qin Family announced the new family head, making everyone believe this matter was related to Qin Feng. The Qin Family had lost two prodigies in succession. Qin Tian, as a father and family head, could not escape responsibility. The once lively family head's courtyard became unusually desolate, with no one voluntarily visiting anymore.
"Big Tree, I've come to see you!"
Qin Hao arrived at the crooked neck tree with a pale face. He had survived with his tenacious vitality, shedding some of his childishness and gaining more determination in his eyes. He would show his brother with his actions that he was wrong, terribly wrong! True strength lies in an invincible belief in oneself, not in doubting one's own power!
"Look, isn't that the useless second young master!?"
Several children saw Qin Hao and couldn't help but mock him. Qin Hao used to be someone they couldn't even aspire to, but now that he had fallen into the mud, they had to step on him.
Qin Hao's anger seemed to ignite, wanting to go up and teach these people a lesson. But then he suddenly remembered what his brother had said: even a dragon in shallow waters is still a true dragon, and it will eventually soar to the nine heavens again.
"Brother, why!?"
Qin Hao pouted, wanting to cry. He remembered that night again. At this moment-- ????
Qin Feng couldn't help his curiosity and asked Lin San why he hadn't returned to Heavenly Heart City with Lin Xin'er.
"I plan to gain some experience before going back!"
Lin San answered quickly, as if he had rehearsed it beforehand.
"Experience!?"
Qin Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, clearly not believing his nonsense.
As a decade-long veteran reader, he could say with certainty that the protagonist's mouth was a liar's ghost.
They claimed to be going out for experience, but they were always after ruins, treasures, and pretty girls. No matter what, they never returned empty-handed.
"I, I'm also out for experience!" Zi Yuan said guiltily.
"You're also for experience!?"
Qin Feng glanced at her, still clearly disbelieving.
Based on his decade of experience as a veteran reader, beautiful women who were "rescued" by the protagonist were usually spoiled young ladies who ran away from home and possessed many useless traits, such as being unable to take care of themselves.
It was precisely because of the scummy protagonist's unwavering devotion to these useless young ladies that he had the capital to openly freeload later on.
"It's getting late, let's find a place to rest for the night!"
Seeing that Qin Feng had no intention of leaving, Lin San could only find a cave to rest for the night.
"Okay!"
Zi Yuan clapped her hands happily.
After witnessing the evils of the martial world, she realized how weak she was.
But she still had the heart of a female knight who wanted to roam the jianghu, so she had to shamelessly stick with these two.
A typical case of being weak but loving to play!
Soon--
Night fell, and a bonfire was lit.
As the chosen one, Lin San naturally acted cool. After catching an unknown small chicken, he roasted it by himself, completely disregarding that Zi Yuan was a useless person who couldn't take care of herself.
Just as Zi Yuan stood there twirling her fingers, awkwardly unsure what to do.
Qin Feng handed her a roasted chicken, transforming into a warm guy and said, "Eat my chicken, you!"
"Thank you!"
Zi Yuan thanked him profusely, her eyes shining. She didn't care about her ladylike image and took a bite as soon as she got it.
Clearly, she was starving, and anything would taste good right now.
"Now that I've eaten his chicken, will I be able to freeload off her in the future!?"
Qin Feng was quite looking forward to this investment. He then opened the system, preparing to use the lucky draw chance he obtained from digging up his brother's Supreme Bone.
With a swish!
The lucky draw roulette reappeared before his eyes and began to spin slowly.
"Ding dong, congratulations to the host for drawing the God-tier skill, Telekinetic Grasp!"
Qin Feng's expression became dazed. He could clearly feel the changes in the surrounding space, as if he could reach out and grab whatever he wanted, even things protected by layers of strict security could be easily snatched.
"Is this enlightenment!?"
Lin San, noticing Qin Feng's change, was truly shocked by him.
He had always felt that being a servant was a carefree life, because he was a peerless prodigy among millions, possessing his own pride.
But ever since he met this eldest young master of the Qin Family, he realized how ridiculous his pride was.
"Ding dong, congratulations to the host for crushing the chosen one's confidence, gaining 10,000 Villain Points!"
Qin Feng seemed not to hear anything, his expression still dazed. When he came to his senses, he found that Lin San and Zi Yuan had already finished eating and were sitting on the ground meditating.
Whether out of curiosity or a desire to test his new skill.
He reached out towards Zi Yuan, and a red bellyband embroidered with a duck immediately appeared in his hand. He could still feel its residual warmth...
Before you continue
Explore the wiki