Chapter 1, Qin Yu
Qin De abruptly stopped speaking, then waved his hand and said: "I appreciate your trouble during this time; you may now leave the Wang residence."
The great Han embraced Qin Yu, and then rode the fierce tiger, swiftly racing down the mountain, leaving a trail of dust.
Qin Yu looked at the village, which was about a hundred meters away, and frowned as he said, "Xiao Hei, we're almost there." Then Qin Yu smiled, "But Auntie is much more relaxed now; we arrived at the village in no time."
"Elder Brother, Second Brother are here!" Qin Yu's excited eyes sparkled as he quickly ran towards the burly man, climbed onto the tiger's back, his excited face flushed. He urged eagerly, "Uncle Wang, let's go, hurry up, back to Yunwu Mountain Villa!"
The pregnant woman, after lifting the timber and seeing that Qin Yu was unharmed, helped to clean his face. She then carefully reminded and instructed him, and only after Qin Yu nodded in agreement did she return to the village
"Goodbye, Father. Goodbye, Uncle Wind." Qin Yu waved his hand and ran directly to his room
In the shadows, three figures exchanged glances with one another; they were the skilled protectors safeguarding Qin Yu.
Qin De's expression immediately turned cold, his eyes flashing with a cold light: "Whether for the sake of my Qin family's ancestors or for Jingyi, this plan must be implemented. Jingyi left me three sons; although Yu'er has issues with his dantian, Feng'er and Zheng'er are both skilled in martial and literary pursuits, sufficient to achieve great things. Xu Yuan, has the first move of the 'dark chess' begun to unfold?"
Feng Yuzi pondered for a moment and decided to speak up after all
In a tranquil small courtyard within the Zhendong Wang residence
In the depths of winter, with snowflakes covering the ground and temperatures frighteningly low, the river has already frozen over, yet these two strong men remain bare-chested.
"Little Black, it has been two years, a full two years since Father has come to see me just once." Qin Yu bit his lip and spoke to the fledgling eagle on his shoulder
"Father, why have you invited so many teachers?" Six-year-old Qin Yu sat on his father's lap, nervously squeezing a snowball in his hand, looking up at his father, Qin De, with confusion.
Who says it cannot be persisted
On the continent of Qianlong, martial power reigns supreme. Each of the three major nations is home to a national guardian who is a cultivator, and each cultivator is regarded as a divine being in the eyes of mortals. When a flying sword is unleashed, it can sever a head from hundreds of miles away. Riding a sword to soar through the skies, what is not a divine technique?
The Qin family occupies three prefectures in the eastern region of the Chu Dynasty, which are adjacent to the boundless wilderness. This Qin family has a heritage spanning several hundred years, with a deeply rooted foundation in the three prefectures of the eastern region, making it extremely difficult for even the emperor of the Chu Dynasty to deal with them. Moreover, the Qin family possesses a special military unit known as the "Fierce Tiger Army"
However, this is not the most terrifying aspect; what is even more frightening is that beside these two strong men, there is actually a fierce tiger on each side
Forget it, what the prince wishes to do is beyond our knowledge; our duty is simply to protect the Third Prince
At this moment, Qin Yu is eight years old, and he has grown quite tall. Occasionally, a wise light flickers in his eyes; however, deep within them lies a hint of faint melancholy. At this moment, Qin Yu is walking alone on the mountain path, with a black fledgling eagle perched on his shoulder
suddenly
The fierce tiger, entirely crimson, possesses a relatively large physique and is a subspecies of the tiger. The methods for large-scale breeding of the fierce tiger represent one of the most important secrets of the Qin family
Carrying this bundle of wood on his back was not difficult for Qin Yu at first, but after walking for a while, he began to feel his legs weaken. After all, he was climbing a mountain while carrying wood, and despite his strong physique, he was only eight years old.
"It's nothing, this matter is quite simple," Qin Yu said as he turned around, trying hard to force a smile. His tone was as if he were a strongman, but the mountain path was uneven, and as Qin Yu's foot struck a stone, he couldn't help but stumble.
Qin Yu is the son of the King of the East, a distinguished Third Prince. How could he possibly be allowed to wander alone in the mountains?
In the secret chamber of the Wang residence, there were only three individuals at this moment: Qin De, Feng Yuzi, and a black-clad scholar holding a folding fan.
"Your Highness, are you truly planning to implement this scheme? You should be aware of the consequences that will arise once the plan is put into action?" Feng Yuzi inquired once more
After a moment, Qin Yu's legs suddenly trembled
The black eagle flapped its wings, gently caressing Qin Yu's tender face, and Qin Yu immediately smiled
The Chu Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, and the Han Dynasty collectively had a population nearing 10 billion, with a land area that is astonishingly vast. Among these three dynasties, the Chu Dynasty was the most powerful, and within the Chu Dynasty, there was an exceptionally remarkable family—the Qin family
Qin De nodded and said: "Since Yu'er cannot become a leader nor a master of innate level, it is better for him not to get involved. His peculiar dantian, alas, what I can offer him may only be a decade or so of joyful and peaceful days. Once we begin our final plan, Yu'er will no longer be able to live a stable life."
Your Highness, we take our leave!
For a long time, Qin De sat quietly, while Qin Yu remained silently seated on his father's lap
The Third Prince is still a child, yet his heart is so kind. How could the prince bear to leave the Third Prince at Yunwu Mountain Manor, only visiting once every two years? Every time I see the Third Prince sitting alone on the mountaintop all night, that small body exposed to the cold winds of the night, it pains my heart.
At this moment, in the courtyard, there were only Qin De and his son Qin Yu. Qin De remained silent, occasionally glancing at Qin Yu, who was sitting on his lap. The meaning in his eyes was something that at least six-year-old Qin Yu could not comprehend.
The pregnant woman's face blossomed with a smile: "This child, I wonder whose kid it is. With a child like this, their parents must be very happy."
The pregnant woman hurriedly came over, took the wood, and helped Qin Yu up. At this moment, Qin Yu's face was completely covered in dust, and her small face was dirty. Qin Yu looked at the pregnant woman with a sense of frustration and said, "Auntie, actually... I can still carry it. I just got hit by a small stone a moment ago."
He remembers what was just said clearly
Merely based on a brief interaction with the boy, such a conclusion seems somewhat arbitrary. However, Qin De has no doubts whatsoever
Two years later
"Brother Feng, regarding Yu'er’s dantian issue, is there any way you could help..." Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Qin De immediately stood up anxiously to inquire.
Qin Yu saw the pregnant woman extend her hand and hurriedly ran forward. Afterward, he turned back and said, "Auntie, I have run through Donglan Mountain many times and know that there is a small village about a mile away from here. It must be yours. Come on, let's go quickly. You can't keep up with me!"
Yunwu Mountain Villa, built atop "Donglan Mountain," which stands over 3,000 meters high, can also be considered a high mountain
The tiger's entire body is a fiery red, measuring over 2 meters in length. Its tail, resembling an iron whip, sweeps through the air with a force that causes a tremor. The tiger's eyes emit a chilling gleam, and this tiger is precisely what is referred to as the "Fierce Tiger"
A white crane appeared in the sky, upon which sat a graceful middle-aged man with an ethereal demeanor. In a moment, the crane descended into the courtyard
Seeing Qin De in such a state, Feng Yuzi naturally understood the situation of his friend. He could only sigh and say: "Your Highness, I have said long ago that Yu'er has no hope in his cultivation journey. His dantian is quite peculiar, unable to accumulate internal energy, and thus cannot cultivate. Such a dantian is truly congenital; it is nearly impossible to find even one case among billions of people. I, Feng Yuzi, am also at a loss."
"Good, very good." A remarkable killing intent flashed in Qin De's eyes
Outside the residence, the wealthy aristocrats of Yan Jing City, as well as the commoners and wanderers, consciously avoid walking near the residence of the Eastern Town King
The twelve individuals in purple garments simultaneously bowed, and then they proceeded one by one out of the small, tranquil courtyard.
Qin Yu's eyes immediately lit up, as if they were the brilliant stars in the night sky: "Ah, can I not study those tedious books? Yunwu Mountain Villa, I love that hot spring, I also enjoy stargazing, and I love watching the sunrise"
Qin Dexiao said: "Good, good, good, Yuer, since you like it, I will give you the Yunwu Mountain Villa, and there will also be one thousand elite soldiers under your command from now on. If you want anything, just speak directly to your grandfather."
After walking for a while, Qin Yu suddenly saw a pregnant woman struggling to carry broken wood ahead. He immediately said to Black Hawk, "Little Black, shall we go help this lady?"
The Zhendong Wang residence covers a vast area, with its main entrance wide open both day and night. The main gate of the residence is exceptionally broad, allowing six or seven people to enter side by side.
"Little one? I am not small anymore; I am already 8 years old this year. I can definitely carry this wood," Qin Yu said, looking at the sweat on the pregnant woman's face. He unexpectedly snatched the wood and suddenly threw it onto his back.
Another figure nodded and said: "Every time His Highness the Third looks up at the night sky, that expression makes my heart ache. The prince... sigh!"
At the foot of the mountain path, a robust man with eyes as large as copper bells rode a ferocious crimson tiger, charging at high speed. Upon seeing Qin Yu, he called out from a distance, "Third Prince, the First Prince and the Second Prince have arrived"
The pregnant woman paused for a moment and then smiled, saying, "You really have quite a bit of strength, but it's a distance of 1 li; you definitely won't be able to hold on, so let Auntie take over."
The pregnant woman heard the voice, set down the bundle of wood on her back, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and looked at the obviously still youthful Qin Yu, smiling as she said: "Little one, thank you. Auntie can carry it by herself; we are just a mile away from our small village." With that, she prepared to lift the wood again and continue on her way.
Qin De let out a long sigh, glanced at the bewildered Qin Yu, and said with a bitter smile: "I can see that Yu'er resembles his mother, showing no interest in worldly power and influence. However, in the pursuit of cultivation, he is..."
Aunt, let me help you carry the wood, said Qin Yu as he looked at the pregnant woman
A middle-aged man in a blue robe is sitting on a stone and a book bench, with a lovely little boy sitting on his lap. In front of the middle-aged man stand twelve individuals, who are either elderly men, beautiful women, or young people. However, one thing is the same: all twelve individuals are dressed in purple robes.
This fledgling eagle was discovered by Qin Yu a year ago during his visit to Donglan Mountain. He kept the fledgling eagle by his side, and with its companionship, Qin Yu would not feel too lonely. Before the age of six, he often had his father by his side, but after turning six, he had only seen his father once in a full two years
The black eagle immediately flapped its wings, shaking twice on Qin Yu's shoulder, prompting Qin Yu to laugh and quickly run towards the pregnant woman
To the west of the boundless wilderness lies the three great nations
On either side of the main gate stood two formidable men, each approximately two meters tall and bare-chested. These men resembled sculptures carved from rock, their cold eyes scanning the passing crowd. Draped across their broad backs was a massive blood-red battle knife, which appeared to be at least one and a half meters long.
Qin Yu smiled brightly, a smile that came from the heart
... ...
Qin De's smile was entirely feigned, yet Qin Yu was unable to perceive this
Qin De gently stroked Qin Yu's head, then looked up at the twelve individuals and said calmly: "You have been teaching Yu for some time now. Alright, do not hold back; feel free to express any judgments you may have."
Suddenly, a crane's call echoed.
The mere roar of 50,000 fierce tigers can significantly dampen the morale of the enemy. An army of 50,000 fierce tigers can easily annihilate over 100,000 ordinary cavalry troops
"Great, wonderful, wow, the Cloud Mist Villa is mine now, I can soak in that hot spring every day, it's so comfortable" Qin Yu's excited face was flushed.
"Your Highness, have you truly made your decision?" The scholar in black looked at Qin De, questioning.
It was the depths of winter, and after the heavy snowfall, the entire city of Yan Jing was adorned with a layer of silver. Yan Jing is vast, capable of accommodating millions of inhabitants, and the residence of the "King of the East," Qin De, who governs the three prefectures of the Eastern Region, is located in this city.
"Pong!" Qin Yu could not help but fall down completely.
Upon hearing this result, Qin De slowly sat down and pondered for a long time
The twelve individuals looked at each other, and then an elderly man with flowing white beard stepped forward and respectfully said: "Your Highness, we have observed from various aspects that the Third Prince shows only a slight interest in the art of peculiar techniques; however, he has absolutely no interest in the ways of governing subordinates and similar matters. Based on our assessment, the Third Prince cannot become a perfect ruler and scholar."
Qin Dexin smiled bitterly in his heart, yet comforted her by saying: "Yuer, you don't need to ask so much. Don't you prefer to learn this and that? Don't you like going to 'Yunwu Mountain Villa'?"
The scholar in black, Xu Yuan, waved his folding fan twice, closed it, and smiled, saying: "Your Highness, rest assured, everything is under control"
Qin De smiled as he watched Qin Yu enter the room, but then his expression suddenly turned cold. He swiftly transformed into a wisp of blue smoke and vanished from the courtyard, while Feng Yuzi also floated away like a drifting feather.
The world where Wang Qin De of Zhen Dong resides is the Qianlong Continent, a vast land whose size remains unknown to this day
The Qin family commands an army of 600,000, among which 50,000 are the Fierce Tiger Army. Every soldier in the Fierce Tiger Army rides a "Fierce Tiger." The Fierce Tiger itself possesses a terrifying attack power, and when combined with the soldiers, it becomes an unstoppable force.
"Auntie, look, I have memorized it, haven't I? Hmph, you still say I am a little kid." Qin Yu said proudly, but at that moment, his tender little face was covered in dust, looking quite dirty.
What happened to Father? Why isn't he speaking? Qin Yu thought to himself, but he obediently refrained from disturbing his father. Having grown up without a mother, the most important figures in Qin Yu's heart were his father and his two older brothers.
A bundle of wood is naturally not heavy for an ordinary person, but it is quite heavy for an eight-year-old child. However, Qin Yu often soaked in the natural hot springs of Yunwu Mountain Villa, making his body much stronger than that of an average eight-year-old child, and he surprisingly managed to carry it on his back.
Suddenly, two more strong men emerged from the residence of the Lord of Zhendong, both similarly bare-chested, each leading a fierce tiger. They had come to take over the shift.
The easternmost part of the Qianlong Continent is an endless wilderness, within which there are towering mountains and dense forests, home to countless demon beasts. The deeper one ventures, the more formidable the demon beasts become, for even the "immortals" of the Qianlong Continent cannot explore the entirety of this boundless wilderness
"As long as you like it, Yu'er, you should go back and get some sleep. Whenever you want to go to Yunwu Mountain Villa, just let your grandfather know," Qin De said with a smile, patting Qin Yu's head.
Alright, Aunt knows you can recite, but the village is just ahead, thank you
"Father, what is internal energy? What does it matter if my dantian cannot store internal energy? What did those teachers just say about the higher-ups? What does that mean?" Six-year-old Qin Yu asked with wide eyes, filled with confusion.
"Baby ... ... " The pregnant woman was startled