Chapter 0001: The Righteous Youth

However, looking ahead, there is nothing in front of the young man

But a pair of eyes, exceedingly strange

Xi Zi looked at the wine, and said with a smile that was neither fully a smile nor a frown:

Only by pretending to be foolish can one explain their own abnormalities and have the opportunity to activate their own golden finger

By the pond stands a young boy, wandering about in the sweltering heat, occasionally striking peculiar poses, while he incessantly mutters to himself

However, no one can bully oneself; I am a fool, and if you provoke me, I will break your head

Anyway, you are a fool; no one will believe you

Be a good man, strive for self-improvement every day

Xiao Jiu whispered softly:

Crossing through the back garden, and passing by a pond, one arrives at the residence of the Ye family, the five houses ahead.

Today has been fruitful, having obtained a pond spirit, along with two spirits collected from morning dew, totaling three spirits, delightful

With Xizi's words, Xiao Jiu looked over

There is no way out; one must play the fool. Otherwise, when people see their own behavior, they will inexplicably feel a sense of eerie fear. Only through silly laughter and feigned madness can they avoid feeling that something is amiss

He spoke loudly, as if he were deliberately emphasizing something to himself

I was born with talents that must be of use, even if I spend a fortune, it will come back to me!

The third young master of the Da Fang family and his companions mocked him, but he chased after them and fought back, single-handedly taking on a group of people, and ended up breaking the third young master's head.

Strangely eerie, it instilled an endless fear in Xiao Jiu's heart; this unseen and incomprehensible aspect is what is truly terrifying

Xiao Jiu, lost in thought, listened to Xi Zi's mockery and observed the boy's strange movements. What once seemed eerie now appeared comical, and the feeling of fear inexplicably vanished. Xiao Jiu also began to laugh along with Xi Zi.

With a fierce expression, the little drink approached the foolish boy from behind, who was still mumbling: "11, 11, 11..."

The heat is suffocating

Little wine, you new one, remember this: that lad is not just some lowly servant; he is the seventeenth young master of the Ye family's third branch. Unfortunately, he is ill-fated, said to have been born with an unstable spirit and is naturally dull-witted

No matter how difficult it is, I am not afraid, truly not afraid

"Why are you the young master of the Ye family? Even a fool can enjoy a life of luxury, while I will be a servant for my entire life. Why is that..."

This fellow never admits to being foolish, usually behaves quite normally, albeit a bit daft. However, he gets upset with anyone who calls him foolish and does not allow himself to be bullied; when it comes to fighting, he is reckless.

Mother does not love me either, perhaps because I was too foolish in my childhood. Even when I improved, my health remained weak, and I was not favored. She only loves her own younger brother and shows no concern or affection towards me

Xizi sensed the fear of Xiao Jiu and said

Meanwhile, a group of miscellaneous servants, including Xizi, appeared, all laughing heartily

The old man does not love himself, nor does he love anyone else. He meets himself at most two or three times a year, and speaks no more than ten sentences.

"I pushed you into the pond, but who knows it was me?"

Singing the ballads of a past life, Ye Jiangchuan is not afraid even if someone hears him. In this world, this song indeed exists; the song "A Man Should Be Strong" from a past life is called "General's Order" here. During festive occasions, it is often sung in community performances, though the lyrics are different.

However, in the past two years, apart from him, no one has come to this pond

Xizi Ge replied leisurely: "Yes, at first, I was also afraid when I saw him, but later I realized he was foolish, so I was no longer afraid.

Moreover, he is foolish; if he is knocked unconscious, then so be it; if he is broken, then he is broken. He bears no responsibility and there is nothing to be done. From that point on, no one dared to make fun of him again

It is twelve, it is twelve

Two young servants from the Ye family carried a bucket of porridge to deliver summer-cooling mung bean porridge to the fifth courtyard

Silently encourage oneself

After all, he is a fool, and no one saw it

Fortunately, the heavens do not completely cut off one's path. As a traverser, I naturally possess qualities that set me apart from others, and that is my golden finger

He sought an opportunity to part ways with Xi Zi and came over to find Sha Ya Zi, unwilling to accept that he had been frightened by this fool

He rubbed his eyes vigorously and finally confirmed that there was indeed nothing beneath the boy.

Brighter than the sun

The foolish child got up and couldn't help but laugh three times, still mumbling to himself

Finally, I have endured until the age of 8, my body and soul have completely merged, and I am finally normal, no longer foolish. However, I have come to realize that this world is so difficult!

What is there to fear? He is just a fool

Xizi shook his head vigorously and said: "Xiao Jiu, remember, do not be deceived by his foolishness, and absolutely do not tease him

Xiao Jiu could not help but tremble, he looked at Xi Zi, only to find Xi Zi wearing a smile, as if he were watching something amusing

It is August, at noon.

eleven, eleven, eleven ... ...

In fact, upon reflection, it is quite pitiful. Born into the Ye family, destined to be a young master, one would expect a life of comfort, free from worries about food and clothing. Yet, the reality is that he is foolish, with neither a loving father nor a caring mother. Such is fate!

His mother shows favoritism, treating the other young master well while being indifferent to him, completely neglecting him

Who is that young man, silly? What is he doing by the pond on such a hot day

A great man, born in the world, must live a life worthy of being a person

With a father who does not care, a mother who does not love, and being a fool, he sees no need to cultivate himself, indulging every day, doing whatever he pleases

Later, as I grew older, things gradually improved, but I also became somewhat dull and foolish

Mingming gazed at the pond before him, yet it felt as if he were seeing another world. From a distance, Xiao Jiu stole a few glances, and for some reason, he felt a tingling sensation all over his body, causing goosebumps to rise, making him too afraid to look again

The little drinker was left dumbfounded, realizing the harsh realities of the world at that moment

This pond is not large, measuring only about 30 feet in circumference, with a depth of 3 feet, and is filled with lotus flowers that grow pure and untainted from the mud.

The young boy suddenly fell to the ground, then lay down comfortably on the ground without caring whether it was clean or dirty, and suddenly burst into laughter

It is twelve, it is twelve

He couldn't help but say: "He is foolish! I am afraid of what he might do..."

After the little tune of the past life was sung, the young man gazed into the distance, devoid of any foolishness, only possessing an unparalleled determination

He steadfastly encouraged himself in his heart

The foolish child suddenly looked towards the pond, as if he had seen something incredible

Recalling her earlier fear, Xiao Jiu felt a mix of embarrassment and anger, prompting her to seek some form of revenge

Hahaha, this is so funny!

During the conversation, Xiao Jiu and Xi Zi walked away, while the foolish boy got up and looked towards the pond, still feeling a sense of inexplicable anticipation

Face the towering waves with pride, and direct the passionate blood towards the radiant sun

Little Jiu also followed the gaze of the foolish boy. In his moment of distraction, the foolish boy suddenly reached out, grabbed Little Jiu's hair, and with a strong pull, tossed him into the pond with a splash.

A fool, actually dares to intimidate me

Suddenly, the young boy dashed out, running with large strides, as if he were chasing something that had crawled out of the pond

My own body is uncooperative, my constitution is too weak. The family inheritance of the "Konoha Condensation Technique" allows others to cultivate for one year, yet I have practiced for five years and still have not caught up.

However, the pond will no longer generate spiritual energy today, so let's return and rest

The young boy suddenly lunged forward with all his might, as if he were firmly pinning down that object. Xiao Jiu vaguely sensed that something was struggling beneath, yet there was nothing there.

Only after falling into the pond once can one truly understand the prowess of the foolish child

"Brother Xi Zi, he is eleven, what else is there to count at eleven?"

Before long, Xiao Jiu quietly returned alone

The newcomer is truly amusing

Upon arriving here, Xiao Jiu looked around and saw that there was no one else, only the two of them

A person is standing nearby

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiu chuckled awkwardly a few times, not daring to look at the foolish boy again

It has been thirteen years since arriving in this world. Initially, the adult soul crossed over and reincarnated into the body of an infant. The physical body was unable to bear it, resulting in a state of dullness and inability to control the body. It was not until the age of three that I could walk, and at six, I was finally able to call out for my mother

And over there, the foolish child has already turned around and left this place, still shouting "twelve, twelve".

Falling into the pond, covered in mud, the little dog struggled desperately; fortunately, the water was not deep, and it soon made it to the shore

Stepping out of the crowd's sight, the foolish child let out a long sigh, twelve, twelve, and did not continue counting.

The little tavern nodded and said: "The seventeenth young master of the Ye family, with the character 'Jiang' in his name?"

Along the way, confirming that no one was around, the foolish child sang a folk tune that others could not hear clearly

Two years ago, the horse known as Old Seven in the stable was knocked unconscious for three days after being foolishly teased from behind with a stick.

Although his father does not involve himself in affairs, he is extremely protective of his own, and no one is allowed to bully the third branch

The foolish child looked at him and suddenly laughed while counting: "Twelve, twelve, twelve..."

What is there to be afraid of regarding a fool

Hehe, you will know soon!

The old servant, Xi Zi, glanced over and said, "Are you a foolish child?"

eleven, eleven, eleven ... ...

The youth, approximately thirteen or fourteen years of age, has a slender physique, fair skin, and a delicate appearance

With a courage as strong as iron, and bones like fine steel, my aspirations reach thousands of zhang, and my vision extends for ten thousand miles, I strive diligently for success

His father, the master Ye Ruoshui of the third household, is known for being indifferent to affairs. He has five wives and concubines, more than ten children, and it is likely that he would not speak more than ten words to this son in a year

It is indeed difficult for this golden finger to awaken

"Xiezi, can we play a little prank on him?" Xiao Jiu couldn't help but ask

Neither father nor mother cares, all cultivation resources are virtually nonexistent, everything must rely on oneself

The newly arrived servant, Xiao Jiu, could not help but ask

I, Ye Jiangchuan, have come to this world and lived once again; I absolutely cannot let life down