Chapter 0003: Nie Tong
In the early stages of cultivating Qi, one can contend with peak-level cultivators of Qi, not knowing whether they will live or die... What exactly is going on
Thinking of this, Nie Yun smiled and said, "Nie Tong, there is a set of cultivation techniques here called the 'Lingxi Body Refinement Method.' It does not require the opening of the Qi Sea for practice. I will transcribe it for you in the next couple of days. As long as you cultivate diligently, your legs... will definitely regain their freedom!"
However, mother, in this life, with a son by your side, I will surely make you the happiest mother in the world! Be proud of me, take pride in me!
Brother Nie Yun
Nie Tong
In a corner of the courtyard, a boy of about ten years old is wielding a long sword, his gaze resolute as he continuously thrusts forward. With each thrust, a hissing sound fills the air, as if the sword's energy is permeating the surroundings
He was only 15 years old that year
Hearing a noise behind him, when Nie Tong turned to see it was Nie Yun, his expression immediately changed, trembling as he concealed his sword, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead
Nie Tong's eyes sparkled with excitement, and the hot blood within him instantly boiled over
At this moment, he realized that he had sustained as many as 137 sword wounds, and his vitality had long since been extinguished; his ability to hold on until the end was entirely due to an indomitable will
Alright, cultivate diligently and strive for achievements. When the time comes, the two of us brothers will venture into the world together and slay all the monsters!
In a past life, how much worry and toil my mother endured for me, yet I failed to see any of it, and instead, I kept blaming her; it is truly outrageous!
Third Uncle's son, Nie Tong
At that time, Nie Tong's legs were stiff, making each step extremely difficult, yet he wielded his sword with the swiftness of the wind. With every strike, a member of the demon clan would surely perish. His gaze was resolute and indifferent, remaining unchanged no matter how many opponents came at him
In the past, whenever he saw his brother, he would scold himself, but today he suddenly embraced himself, saying it was all his fault. Nie Tong stood there in a daze, somewhat unable to react.
I am truly a scoundrel, the greatest scoundrel in the world
Hoo Hoo
The two major cultivation techniques that I relied on to achieve fame in my previous life, "Lingxi Body Refinement Technique" and "Nine Transformations Nirvana Skill," have never been passed down. In this life, having the opportunity to see my brother again has alleviated my regrets, so there is no harm in passing them on to him
Upon hearing these words, Nie Yun's face flushed red, as if struck by a heavy blow, and his entire body involuntarily trembled violently
This branch was passed down from my grandfather Nie Tian. In the previous generation, there were three individuals: my elder uncle, my father, and my younger uncle. My elder uncle and younger uncle have both passed away, each leaving behind a daughter and a son, namely Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Tong.
After arranging for his mother, Nie Yun returned to the courtyard
Together we will venture into the world and slay all the monsters, yes, brother, I will never let you down
In a previous life, after my younger brother's death, I kept pondering why he could unleash such formidable power despite not being able to cultivate his Qi Sea. It was not until later, when I received a legacy and broadened my perspective, that I understood. He had diligently practiced swordsmanship, day in and day out for years, and had long since integrated his unwavering belief into his life. The sword techniques he cultivated resonated with the methods of the demon clan.
Seeing her mother in this state, Nie Yun knew exactly what she was thinking and could only smile helplessly
Nie Yun asked with a smile
You are not useless, little brother; it is your elder brother who is bewitched! It is your elder brother who is extremely foolish! It is your elder brother who does not know what is good or bad!
Hmm! Nie Yunkun and the librarian nodded slightly.
Brother
Mother, in my previous life as a son, I was thoughtless and brought such great trouble to the family, causing you to worry endlessly!
Since he became aware of his surroundings, Nie Tong has been disabled, and neither his family nor its branches have ever looked up to him. Now, not only does Brother Nie Yun say he can heal his leg injury, but he also wants to take him to explore the world. How can he not be excited
"You are not worthless; it is your brother's fault!" Nie Yunxin felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife
Nie Tong scratched his head and said
Hehe, mother, you should go back and rest early
Knowing that he possessed memories from two lifetimes, Nie Yun lost his composure. He released the young man's hand and expressed his decision.
At that time, he was exploring on his own, without any techniques. This "Lingxi Body Refining Technique" was a supreme method obtained from the demon clan, and its value is no less than that of the "Nine Transformations Nirvana Skill". As long as this method is passed on to him, he will definitely be able to cleanse the residual snake venom from his body and restore his legs.
Regarding what Nie Tong has done, it may be the most reckless thing I did in my past life—cursing him as useless and forbidding him from cultivating
As I was reminiscing about my past lives, I suddenly heard a series of muffled sword winds howling from deep within the courtyard, as if someone were practicing sword techniques.
Cloud...
With a clenched fist, Nie Yun made a vow in his heart
Haha! Seeing him so happy, Nie Yun's slightly melancholic mood improved significantly. Indeed, the past life is already behind us. Since I have been reborn, I must live this life splendidly. My brother died for me in his previous life, and in this life, I absolutely cannot let him repeat the same mistakes.
Seeing her elder brother, who had changed his attitude, make such a significant promise, Nie Tong's eyes turned red. She silently vowed in her heart, as if reading from a book, that if she could truly heal her legs, she would treat her brother well, no matter the cost!
Seeing her son swiftly defeat Nie Chao and Nie Chaoxing to the point of unconsciousness, Nie Ling stood frozen in place, her body becoming somewhat stiff, almost petrified
His father was killed, and feeling despondent, he decided to perish together with the demon clan. It was he who saved himself
Mother, in your past life, your son was useless, causing you to never live a good life, and instead, you fell off a cliff for your son
After speaking, he left, regardless of his heart-wrenching cries, and did not move again
This matter continued until the calamity of the demon race
Can I cultivate freely? My brother will no longer scold me? The youth's eyes brightened, his brilliant gaze as radiant as it was three hundred years ago in his memories
Is this really my son Nie Yun
The self from a previous life believed that cultivating the Qi Sea was futile and of no benefit to the family, considering that training would only waste resources. Every time he encountered this self, he would harshly reprimand him, even resorting to physical punishment. As a result, Nie Tong practiced in secret, and whenever discovered, he would feel anxious and fearful of being reprimanded.
The various past events seem to be right before my eyes, causing a sharp pain in my heart. Nie Yun stepped forward, embracing the young man in his arms, tears streaming down his face. It is him, it is indeed him!
Nie Tong, starting today, you may cultivate freely. If there is anything you do not understand, your elder brother can personally teach you
Will my legs regain their freedom? Brother, are you... sure?
This is the last sentence he spoke, and it is also the only sentence he has said to himself during the years since he began practicing swordsmanship
The matter of rebirth involves too much; no one can be told, not even mother. Nie Yun could only feign ignorance and sent his mother, who was full of confusion, back to her room
Nie Tong felt a sudden roar in his mind, his resolute eyes abruptly lifted to gaze at his brother before him, his face filled with disbelief
... ...
Brother, I am not useless, it seems that... I still have some value!
Certainly! Nie Yun nodded.
"That's great!" Excited and trembling all over, the young man embraced Nie Yun tightly, "Long live brother, thank you brother!"
Nie Tong's meridians are blocked, preventing him from cultivating his Qi Sea, yet he has not given up. He secretly began practicing swordsmanship at the age of six. The long sword he just thrust out was executed with pure muscle strength in every move! For a child of around ten years old to achieve such proficiency in swordsmanship solely through muscle power, what immense willpower must that require?
At this moment, although his appearance is youthful, the determination in his eyes remains unchanged; he is indeed the brother who endured 137 sword wounds in the midst of a horde of monsters to save himself without uttering a single cry of pain
By the way, Nie Tong, wasn't it your sister who used to keep watch while you practiced to prevent me from discovering it? Why is your sister not here today
Brother Nie Yun, I was wrong. I know I am useless and cannot cultivate. I will never dare to do so again...
The young man's swordsmanship is not weak, but his lower body shows no movement, as if it were stiff. Upon seeing this, Nie Yun felt a wave of sadness. It is not that the young man has not learned footwork; rather, when he was three years old, he was bitten by a venomous snake on his leg, which caused his meridians to become blocked, resulting in his legs becoming petrified, making it very difficult for him to walk
The sister he referred to is indeed the daughter of his uncle, Nie Xiaofeng
A youthful and innocent face flashed through Nie Yun's mind, causing his heart to tighten as he strode towards the direction from which the sound had come.
Seeing Nie Tong's actions, Nie Yun felt an involuntary pang of pain in her heart
Following behind her, as he observed the increasing white hairs at her temples, Nie Yun's eyes slightly reddened.
Yesterday, my sister heard from a rumor that Nie Chao has already received the family's punishment order. She left as soon as it got light this morning and has not returned yet
Ah, Brother Nie Yun, I was wrong, I will never dare to practice again, I will leave now
If it were not for that occasion, I would have never known how much sweat this younger brother shed in secret, how much blood he spilled. If it were not for that occasion, I would have never known how much time he spent and how much effort he put in just because of my words "good-for-nothing"
Every blade of grass and every tree, every brick and every stone in the yard perfectly coincides with the memories, filling Nie Yun's heart with the excitement of having lived two lives
Mother, in my previous life, I was a foolish son, causing you to live in constant worry for me, and by the age of forty, you already had a head full of white hair
Did you say that sister went out as soon as it got light?
All the members of the demon clan that were besieged were completely slaughtered, and just as he was feeling immensely relieved, he suddenly collapsed heavily to the ground
The demon race is a more noble race than the妖族, possessing a naturally strong physique that far exceeds that of humans. Nie Tong is unable to cultivate his Qi Sea and has been practicing swordsmanship day and night, inadvertently following the path of muscle cultivation.
The influence of family on him is profound, marked by a resilience tinged with a hint of introversion. He is usually extremely indifferent, never willing to engage in conversation with others. What has happened today?
The family punishment order is issued by the family elder council, and there is usually a time interval between receiving the order and its issuance, so it is quite normal to be aware of it in advance
Nie Yun's character is best understood by her as a mother