Chapter 1: Ji Liao

The identity in this life is much better than that of the previous life. In the last life, he was merely born into an ordinary family; in this life, he is inherently the heir of the manor where he currently resides

A young and handsome man in the Four Seasons Villa awakens from a long darkness, yet his eyes still perceive nothing but darkness. Amidst the chaos, numerous memories flood his mind, ultimately confirming his current identity—Ji Liao

After practicing the swordsmanship, although the physical exertion was considerable, only a light sweat was produced, indicating that this body is indeed very healthy and strong

As a blade of grass, he also had no eyes

After a period of time, the people around Ji Liao will naturally accept his small changes

However, now Ji Liao cannot find any internal energy within his own body. Based on the information he currently possesses, it indicates that he has dispersed his energy.

The original owner of the body was a person with a very regular lifestyle, and Ji Liao did not wish to display any abnormalities upon arrival

However, he is also well aware that reaching the original level of the body owner is not something that can be achieved in just a year or two. He can only hope that the actions taken by the original owner of the body have not been discovered, otherwise he may encounter significant trouble

Because the muscles have long been tempered with memory, this set of sword techniques is only somewhat awkward at the beginning, but later flows like clouds and water. Completing one round took a full half an hour

Understanding the world does not necessarily require the use of one's eyes

It is indeed a world of rivers and lakes

Ji Liao felt a sense of emotion upon encountering these dark memories. However, since those events were not his doing, there was no need to dwell on them too much. Moreover, he had been reborn and was actually somewhat content, even if he could not see with his eyes, it was not a significant issue

Ji Liao has clearly realized through his memories that the world he is in is quite similar to ancient Huaxia, and there exists a group of people akin to those in movies or martial arts novels who can traverse rooftops and walls.

But he is also unfortunate, as the owner of this body went blind at the age of ten

Fortunately, he had a similar experience in his previous life, and having been exposed to many time-travel novels during that era, his acceptance of this new identity was much quicker than the first time.

After enjoying a refined breakfast, Ji Liao began practicing swordsmanship in his garden. Because the previous owner of his body was unwilling to let others know the extent of his martial arts skills, he would ask those nearby to leave before he practiced his swordplay

The Four Seasons Mountain Villa has a substantial industry and is quite renowned in the realm of this country

Even if he is the young master of the Four Seasons Villa, once those matters are made public, he is likely to become the target of denunciation by the righteous sects in the martial world, and it will also bring much malice to the villa

Ji Liao felt little joy; he sheathed his long sword and thought of another matter

Unknowingly, the practice of spring swordsmanship has transitioned to autumn swordsmanship. The cold and sharp sword edge exudes a sense of piercing ruthlessness. Some vibrant flowers, invisible in the season, are gently brushed by the sword edge and quickly wither. At the same time, as the flowers wither, the physical strength of the season is surprisingly restored

According to past customs, as soon as there was any movement in his room, a maid would appear to begin assisting him with his washing and grooming

He realized that his swordsmanship was lacking something

What he needs to do now is to make fewer mistakes

It is not because those individuals suddenly changed their nature, but rather that many of them experienced unfortunate encounters inexplicably at different times.

Upon revisiting the memories of the previous owner of the body, Ji Liao finally understood what was amiss. His swordsmanship was not at fault, but it lacked the internal energy that complemented the sword techniques.

Ji Liao was even confident that, in the face of dozens of ordinary people, he could still rely on a single sword to kill them all.

In his previous life, he possessed a body that was only six years old. Over the next ten years, he accepted the reality of being human, and this life was far more colorful than when he was merely a blade of grass. Even though he still belonged to a category that was considered out of place in the eyes of normal people, he alone understood how much he cherished the experience of living as a human

Over time, the number of those who secretly mocked him gradually diminished

It is now spring, and the garden is in full bloom. Even though one cannot see those vibrant scenes, the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds always allow one to open their heart.

The maid exuded a faint scent of youthful femininity, fresh and pleasant. Even though he could not see her, he could roughly guess that she must be quite attractive. He delved into the memories of his former master and learned that the maid's name was Xiao Qin. She was a gentle-natured young girl who had been sold to the Four Seasons Villa at a very young age and had been serving him for the past five years until now

Even without the enhancement of internal energy, the Four Seasons Sword Technique still possesses considerable power. From the perspective of combat effectiveness, this is indeed a martial art that has been tested through life-and-death struggles. Each move and stance has undergone countless refinements, becoming an integral part of the body's instinct through the muscle memory forged in relentless training.

The martial arts of this world possess internal energy, which is a mysterious force that can grant great strength to those with frail bodies. Mastery of internal skills can even prolong life and render one immune to all poisons

Ji Liao let out a soft sigh, and then began to continue practicing his swordsmanship

In the long season of autumn, he stood tall and graceful, first carefully recalling the family heirloom's Four Seasons Sword Technique before beginning his practice

In the previous life before the season of desolation, he was but a blade of grass. As grass, he possessed self-awareness, yet he spent his existence in boundless loneliness and solitude

The Four Seasons Mountain Villa not only holds a prominent position in the martial world but also wields influence in the imperial court, a result of several generations of management. It can be said that Ji Liao need not exert any effort, as fame and fortune are readily attainable.

Later, I do not know how I became a human, which led to more than ten years of experience as an academic achiever in my previous life

The former owner of the body is indeed the mastermind behind the scenes, yet no one would suspect him

Fortunately, the previous owner of the body had their own secrets, which allowed them to maintain a subtle distance from their maid. Therefore, Ji Liao did not need to exert too much effort to deceive the person beside them

He naturally discovered this peculiarity

The former owner of the body is clearly resentful about this. However, he is very good at concealing it and strives to behave like a normal person. To the outside world, the former owner of the body is a refined young gentleman in a corrupt era, and many people feel pity for him, while quite a few secretly mock him

In fact, as the young master of the villa, he is blind, which has already aroused the covetousness of many towards the estate. The actions taken by the previous master of the body serve both as a revenge against those who mock him and as a selective elimination of certain individuals who pose a threat to him

Having been blind for twelve years, the auditory, olfactory, and other senses of this body are far more developed than those of an average person. Relying on the memories retained in the body, Ji Liao began to get out of bed

Ji Liao felt a bit dejected, but then he rallied himself. Since internal energy was originally cultivated, even if it was lost now, it might still be possible to cultivate it again

Therefore, although Ji Liao has had more than ten years of experience as a person, he is not unable to accept a life of blindness.

This is his second life as a human. In his previous life, he was a top student in his senior year, about to study abroad, but unexpectedly, a sudden serious illness brought him to another world