Chapter 1: The Zhou Family
Zhou Yi, in the future, with the Zhou family's reliance on your physique, you will surely prosper even as a beggar
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"Not at all." Zhou Jiajia smiled with dimples, her beautiful face incredibly charming. "Jiajia has seen her brother work very hard; even if he cannot cultivate his vital energy, he has never given up."
Waste
The young girl walked straight to the sixth gravity stone, her slender jade-like finger extending to rest beneath the wooden handle, and in an instant, the golden light became incredibly dazzling
These gravity stones, each weighing one hundred pounds, are impossible for a fifteen-year-old boy's body to lift. The Fourth Elder, with his ancient and withered hands, stroked his beard and said, "I heard that he had gone out a few years ago; is there any truth to this matter"
Zhou Yi, haha, keep it up
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The young girl halted her steps, her beautiful eyes quietly gazing at Zhou Yi, her long eyelashes slightly trembling, a faint fragrance wafting around her delicate figure
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A plainly dressed youth, whose complexion was so ordinary that he seemed almost invisible, stepped forward. The youth was unaffected by these words, walking steadily with a composure that belied his age
I see that she is about to break through to the next level, isn't she? I wonder if she will be selected when the representatives from the Brilliant Academy come in three months...
Extending both hands, he tightly grasped the wooden handle connected to the gravity stone. Unlike the other boys, there was no golden light flickering; he simply pushed off the ground with all his might, using sheer physical strength to pull upward, yet the gravity stone remained completely unmoved
Walked back and forth several times in front of a row of cyan gravity stones, ultimately stopping next to the first one
Brother
With a self-deprecating smile, disregarding the gazes of the crowd, he placed his hands behind his head, exuding a sense of nonchalance, "I am not afraid of what others might say."
Quick, quick, our hope for survival and the books have arrived
Finally, as he embarked on the path of cultivation, he learned that he was fundamentally unable to store vital energy. The young men exclaimed with delight, and each time they encountered him, they would mock him with scornful jibes, as if to add insult to injury
"You may leave now." The elders felt a pang in their hearts and could not help but sigh.
Zhou Yi's expression changed suddenly, and his frail fists involuntarily clenched tightly. After two breaths, he relaxed them again, a characteristic false smile appearing on his face. He did not respond and quickly walked towards the stage
Speaking of their relationship, Zhou Jiajia is the granddaughter of the Third Elder, while Zhou Yi was taken in by the Third Elder. The two have referred to each other as siblings since childhood, but they do not share the deep bond of blood relations
This event is the year-end assessment for the younger generation of the Zhou family, which holds immense significance within the clan. If the youths achieve satisfactory results, they will have access to powerful martial arts for training, as well as substantial rewards.
In a training ground, a group of approximately fifteen or sixteen-year-old youths gathered closely, jostling around a high platform.
Is that so? Zhou Yimu recalls the time when he used to enhance his strength by striking trees, during which this young girl accompanied him for a period of time
Once, I inadvertently saw him washing his body, and from his chest down to his feet, there were countless scars. I do not know what happened during those two years, but he must have endured a great deal of suffering
Next, Zhou Jiajia
Zhou Yi, you can do it... lift it up
Zhou Feng... has it reached the sixth level? The last time it was only at the fifth level...
He still possesses such courage. The Grand Elder was taken aback, remarking, "No wonder he looks down on their slander; compared to them, he has indeed matured significantly."
Opinions were divided, and the youths displayed complex expressions, while the young girls, like swallows and warblers, continuously cheered, their faces blooming with spring, and their bright eyes sparkling.
Go, Jiajia! m.hetushu.com truly deserves to be my idol
Zhou Feng, practicing the six levels of body training
As the name was mentioned, the noise of the crowd suddenly diminished significantly, and all eyes shifted away.
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Suddenly, a glimmer of golden light emerged from the slender body, flickering along the arm, while the massive gravity stone oscillated with a slight frequency, slowly lifting off the ground
Zhou Yang trembled as he released the green boulder, sitting down heavily on the ground, clearly having exerted considerable effort just moments ago
Hmm, at that time, Xiao Yi said he wanted to see if the experience of life and death could break the current situation. I felt pity for the child, so I agreed and secretly protected him for a while. The Third Elder's wrinkles relaxed, revealing a hint of a light smile. "Xiao Yi's wilderness survival skills are very strong. He went to the Thorny Forest, where he fought with wolves, was bitten by snakes, and chased by wild dogs..."
Five Levels of Physical Training
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Zhou Jiajia, practice the six levels of physical training
However, to put it another way, he is quite pitiable; there are almost no individuals who cannot cultivate vital energy. I wonder how he will survive in the future
Jiajia is truly impressive; with just one finger, she lifted a six hundred jin heavy stone, likely stronger than Zhou Feng by a considerable margin
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He spoke softly and then walked away, his heavy footsteps betraying a hint of reluctance
This guy seems to be quite arrogant usually, it's really annoying
Zhou Feng walked down and happened to brush past Zhou Yi, sneering and disdainfully speaking up
The group of youths stirred, and the boy named Zhou Yang took a deep breath, walked up to the gravity stone, and grasped the fifth gravity stone, which was larger than his own body.
Looking ahead, four elderly men sat side by side at the edge, their presence exuding an ancient and profound sense of pressure; they were indeed the elders of the Zhou family.
I do not know if there is any practice for zero gravity... I really cannot lift it...
On the training ground, youths with varying expressions continuously walk back and forth, some with smiles and bright eyes, while others wear frowns and look troubled
The third elder sitting at the high table twitched the corner of his mouth, giving a bitter smile and shaking his head, "Perhaps, at that time, I should have let him fend for himself. Without the ability to cultivate vital energy, living is the greatest suffering."
As time passed, with a casual wave, the giant stone was tossed aside. With a thud, the ground trembled slightly, stirring up a great deal of dust
This week, Yi can be considered quite a talent; I have never seen anyone who cannot cultivate vital energy...
Every evening, I can see him tirelessly striking the trees on the back mountain. What a pity for such a diligent young man... The Second Elder looked at Zhou Yi in the middle, whose face was flushed yet unable to move the green gravity stone even a bit, feeling an immense sense of regret
I lived like this for three months, and each time I faced life and death, I was always able to turn danger into safety, and I never had to lift a finger. Later, I was summoned back by my family, leaving him to venture out alone.
You still pay attention to me
"Waste should have the awareness of being waste." Raising her eyelids, she looked down with an air of arrogance, "When walking, it is best to lower your head."
Next, Zhou Yang
Haha, I was originally very dissatisfied with my grades, but upon seeing him, I immediately felt much better
The Thorny Forest, located to the south of the Zhou family, is rampant with wild beasts, though there are not many magical creatures. On ordinary days, some people venture there to hunt for fur and meat.
The elders, who had maintained a cold demeanor, finally revealed a hint of a smile, and the crowd of young people below erupted in excitement.
Zhou Feng is so handsome
As Zhou Yi quietly left the training ground, he heard the boys behind him once again in utter chaos, followed closely by the delighted voices of the elders echoing continuously.
The elders' expressions were serious as a hoarse voice called out a name
Zhou Jiajia's watery eyes fixed on Zhou Yi's somewhat desolate and lonely figure for a few moments, then she lightly moved her lotus-like steps towards the center of the practice field
The heavy blue boulder seemed to be lifted very steadily by a single finger, as if it were under a powerful gravitational force
In the middle, a young man radiated a brilliant golden light, effortlessly lifting the last gravity stone high with one hand. His breathing was steady, and his expression was one of pride, as if he were engaged in an activity of little significance.
What sets this child apart from other infants is that he does not cry or fuss, understands many principles, and is deeply loved by adults. After being given a name, he remained with the Zhou family
The third elder on the stage moved his lips, sighed, and finally called out this name.
Not arrogant or impatient, with a resolute spirit; if it were not for this vitality causing trouble, he would undoubtedly be an exceptionally outstanding young man
Fifteen years ago, it is said that the Third Elder, while traveling, found it by the Tianjiang River. Seeing its pitiable state, he brought it back with him
The young boy, drenched in sweat, set down the heavy stone, grinning with bared teeth, seemingly very happy
This is Zhou Yi, a joke of the Zhou family, and even a joke of the broken city where the Zhou family is located
I simply do not believe in fate
Heh... Zhou Yi smiled nonchalantly, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "You have already become the top youth of the anniversary, yet you still mock me."
I heard that he was seemingly picked up by the Third Elder, probably because the Third Elder felt sorry for him, but did not expect to bring back a useless person
Next, Zhou Cang
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At this point, the Third Elder lowered his eyelids, "I originally left with the intention of letting him perish, for with such a constitution, it would be better to die than to live. But who would have known that, after two years and nine months, he would actually be able to return"
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The youths erupted in laughter, continuously expressing mocking cheers.
The practice of body refinement consists of six levels, which is the most fundamental tier for martial artists. If one can break through to the realm of body refinement before the age of sixteen, their future potential is limitless
The youths were exceedingly joyful, as if they had just released a breath, causing the entire training ground to be filled with uproar, with no exception to the mocking that was akin to adding insult to injury.
The youths buzzed with excitement once again, creating a chaos that surpassed the previous one caused by Zhou Feng
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Zhou Yi, be careful when lifting it; don't drop it on your own feet
Due to Zhou Yi's cleverness and obedience, he is highly praised by almost all the older members of the Zhou family. When some parents discipline their unruly children, they often say, "Look at Zhou Yi..." This has also led to his deep unpopularity among the current group of young people.
In the center of the training ground, Zhou Yi sat on the wooden handle, drenched in sweat, breathing heavily, and looked at the elders with a helpless smile.
This week, it seems that we are the first in terms of wind...
Practice of the Four Levels of Physical Training
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It is truly amusing to see such jokes at this time of year
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In the focal point of everyone's gaze, a young girl dressed in a pink long dress stepped forward. Her petite figure was already beginning to take shape, with her jet-black hair cascading down to her waist. Silver butterfly ornaments fluttered at her side, reflecting a spectrum of colors. Her delicate face was fair and rosy, and her watery eyes were clear and transparent
On the high platform, the blue gravity stones are strung together by wooden sticks, arranged horizontally, increasing in size sequentially. A young boy is gritting his teeth, holding up the fourth gravity stone, his legs trembling slightly
Indeed, every time I see him smiling so artificially, I can't help but feel a twinge of pity. The elder beside me sighed, saying, "In his childhood, he was quite likable, but in this world, strength is paramount"