Invincible From the Start: Heaven-Defying Luck in a Fantasy Realm
Chapter 26

The Precocious Youth Ye Lingtian, Who Mysteriously Gained a Second Brother

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It was surprising.

No matter how many rejections or insults this young man received, he remained enthusiastic.

He still went from table to table, and no one knew what he was doing it all for.

As Jun Wangyou was sighing, the young man had already walked over to him.

"Brother, heading east? Let's go spread some warmth together."

Ye Lingtian said, his voice somewhat numb.

Then he walked away without waiting for Jun Wangyou's reply.

It seemed he felt the answer would be the same, so there was no need to wait.

But Jun Wangyou smiled and said, "Sure."

Ye Lingtian seemed not to hear him and continued to the next table.

Just as he was about to speak, Ye Lingtian suddenly froze.

He turned his head back blankly and asked in disbelief, "You, what did you say?"

Jun Wangyou swirled his wine glass and chuckled softly, "I said... sure, let's head east together."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire tavern fell silent.

Everyone looked at Jun Wangyou as if he were an idiot.

"Brother, are you alright? Isn't going to that cursed place now just suicide?"

Someone warned Jun Wangyou.

Jun Wangyou seemed oblivious, just looking at Ye Lingtian with a faint smile.

Ye Lingtian was so excited he couldn't speak.

Who knew how many people he had asked these past few days, and how many cold shoulders he had received.

At this moment, he had finally found a like-minded person!

"Bartender, the 'Jia' private room, please."

Immediately, Ye Lingtian waved his hand grandly and booked a large private room.

"Right away, Young Master Ye, this way please."

The tavern keeper immediately came to lead the way.

Ye Lingtian, however, walked up to Jun Wangyou, "Brother, please!"

Jun Wangyou did not refuse and followed Ye Lingtian into the private room.

As soon as they entered, Ye Lingtian asked impatiently.

"Brother, are you really planning to go east?"

Ye Lingtian was certainly not foolish enough to believe that the person in front of him agreed to go east because of his invitation.

He must have already had this idea.

Jun Wangyou smiled and nodded, then saw the subtitles appearing before him and thought to himself, As expected.

[Ye Lingtian: Cultivation Foundation Establishment mid-stage, Third Young Master of the Ye family in Nanxuan City, favorability towards you: four stars...]

Jun Wangyou's decision to approach Ye Lingtian was not a whim.

It was because he noticed that Ye Lingtian, both in demeanor and attire, did not seem like an ordinary person.

Of course, what was even more important was the large character 'Ye' engraved on a jade pendant hanging from Ye Lingtian's waist.

The three major families of Nanxuan City were the Nan family, the Ye family, and the Chen family.

At that time, he had guessed that the young man before him might be from the Ye family, one of these three major families.

Now, it seemed his guess was correct.

Not only was the young man before him from the Ye family, but he was also the third young master, making his identity quite noble.

Of course, compared to Jun Wangyou, it was nothing.

Counting it, Jun Wangyou had only entered the cultivation world for about half a year.

He didn't know or understand many things.

So, when Ye Lingtian inquired of him, Jun Wangyou felt the urge to get closer.

He needed a guide.

This Ye Lingtian was very suitable.

Upon receiving Jun Wangyou's definite answer, Ye Lingtian immediately burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, brother, you truly are a person with great ambition, just like me. Unlike those cowards who only know how to run."

"My name is Ye Lingtian. From today onwards, you are my brother. We will go east together and forge a great career, hahaha."

Ye Lingtian was quite familiar and immediately put his arm around Jun Wangyou.

It's hard to tell, one might even think the two had known each other for a long time.

Jun Wangyou was a bit unaccustomed to Ye Lingtian's overly familiar demeanor. He broke free from Ye Lingtian's grasp, went to a seat in the private room, poured himself a cup of tea, and asked with a smile, "Brother Lingtian, are you a local of Nanxuan City?"

When looking for a guide, one naturally needs to find someone with some experience.

If this Ye Lingtian was just some ignorant rich second-generation heir.

Jun Wangyou would not have partnered with him.

He was going to the East for trials and combat, not for sightseeing.

Ye Lingtian nodded and also sat down, saying, "Of course I'm a local, but to be precise, I haven't spent much time in Nanxuan City. Most of my time has been spent traveling the world."

"Oh? So, Brother Lingtian must be quite knowledgeable then."

Upon hearing someone praise him, Ye Lingtian's somewhat chuunibyo tendencies resurfaced. He couldn't help but laugh heartily and started to show off.

"Naturally! I've traveled all over the country these past few years. I wouldn't dare say about other places, but anywhere worth mentioning in Eastern Continent, I've been there."

Jun Wangyou nodded inwardly. This was exactly the kind of person he needed.

At this moment, Ye Lingtian curiously asked, "We've been talking for a while, but I still don't know your name, brother?"

"My name is Jun Wuyou," Jun Wangyou replied.

"Jun Wuyou?" Ye Lingtian's eyes flickered as he teased, "Brother, your name sounds a lot like the number one prodigy of Heavenly Dao Sacred Land, Jun Wangyou. He forgets his worries, and you have no worries. One might think you two are twins."

Jun Wangyou smiled faintly, "Many people say that."

"Then you must be quite unfortunate, being compared to a prodigy like Jun Wangyou. You must have been discouraged often, right?"

Ye Lingtian said sympathetically, "I heard that Jun Wangyou not only has unparalleled talent but is also quite handsome, only a little less so than me. Countless fairies in Heavenly Dao Sacred Land are head over heels for him."

"Cough, cough..."

Jun Wangyou suddenly coughed twice, unable to help but turn his head aside, suppressing his laughter fiercely.

"Brother, why are you coughing? Oh, I forgot. But you have to learn to accept it. Sometimes, you really can't compare people. Comparing them can make you so angry."

Ye Lingtian offered comfort.

Jun Wangyou quickly steered the conversation back. This was getting off track.

"Brother Lingtian, when do you plan to head east?"

Ye Lingtian's expression also turned serious, "There's no time to delay. It's best to set off tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?"

Jun Wuyou frowned, then relaxed his brows, "Alright."

As the third young master of the Ye family, Ye Lingtian should have plenty of ways to cut in line.

Jun Wangyou was unaware of what had just happened outside.

"Brother Wuyou is straightforward."

Ye Lingtian gave him a thumbs-up and then said, "Brother Wangyou, you keep calling me Brother Lingtian. If you don't mind, how about you call me Big Brother, and I'll call you Second Brother?"

Jun Wangyou immediately shook his head, pointing to himself and then to Ye Lingtian, "I'll be Big Brother, you'll be Second Brother."

"Why should that be?"

Ye Lingtian looked displeased.

Jun Wangyou smiled faintly, "Because I'm stronger than you."

Ye Lingtian immediately became unhappy and exclaimed, "We haven't fought yet, how do you know you're stronger than me?"

Jun Wangyou chuckled, "It's simple. Let's compare strength. Whoever wins is Big Brother."

"Deal!"

Ye Lingtian's eyes lit up, and he readily agreed.

He had never lost a strength contest.

Soon, the two sat facing each other.

Jun Wangyou then extended a single index finger, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Ye Lingtian's eyes widened instantly, "No way, isn't that too insulting?"

Jun Wangyou smiled faintly, "If you can win, you're still Big Brother."

"Alright, you said it yourself, no take-backs."

Ye Lingtian immediately sat up straight and reached out to grip Jun Wangyou's index finger.

"Three, two, one, start!"

As the words fell, Ye Lingtian immediately exerted all his might.

But no matter how hard he tried, Jun Wangyou's index finger didn't budge an inch.

As if! The Eternal Extreme Realm isn't just for show, you know?

Let alone one Ye Lingtian, even 100 Ye Lingtians wouldn't be able to match Jun Wangyou in strength.

After a long while, Ye Lingtian resigned himself to fate, let go of his hand, and grudgingly said, "Big Brother!"

Jun Wangyou grinned, "Second Brother."

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