Chapter 8, Siblings

Qin Wentian did not inform Qin Chuan that he had already condensed the Star Soul. Two days later, when he sought to reclaim this humiliation, he believed that his adoptive father would be even more pleased.

Qin Yao nodded and followed behind the two from a distance

I have long told you that Bai Qingsong is very scheming. At that time, I opposed this marriage, yet you, this fellow, were infatuated with beauty

As he stopped in his tracks, Qin Wentian crouched down, causing Qin Yao's expression to stiffen for a moment. She glared at Qin Wentian and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Go to hell." Qin Yao's pretty face flushed slightly as she shot Qin Wentian a glare, her body turning slightly away.

In two days, various forces will gather as renowned academies recruit disciples, and there will undoubtedly be multiple trials. Although you possess exceptional talent, your strength still needs to be enhanced within a short period. I have some items to give you; you must come after two days. " As he spoke, Mo Shang grasped Qin Wentian's hand and directly stuffed a book and a stone into his hands. With a leap, he surprisingly soared into the air.

"Heber, let me handle this," Qin Wentian stepped forward, but the old man slowly turned around, looking at Qin Wentian, his expression momentarily stiffening: "Have you condensed the Star Soul?"

Qin Wentian nodded and said, "Wentiang remembers."

Qin Wentian's lips curled into a faint smile as his gaze shifted, landing on an exceptionally beautiful profile. With crescent-like elegant brows, sparkling eyes, and a fair, delicate complexion, her skin appeared so flawless that one couldn't help but want to kiss her. Qin Yao, like Bai Qiuxue, was also one of the four great beauties of Tianyong City, possessing extraordinary beauty.

"What else do you have that hasn't been taken by Wen Tian?" Qin's mother smiled warmly, causing Qin Wentian to chuckle nervously, seemingly a bit embarrassed

"Brother Qin, I would like to take a closer look at my nephew's condition. Can you rest assured with me?" At this moment, Mo Shang stepped forward, looking at Qin Wentian, his gaze revealing an unusual light.

This is good, Wenti. I have met quite a few outstanding young ladies in the imperial city. When the opportunity arises in the future, I will introduce one to you. Since the Bai family is so snobbish, you should not take those people too seriously.

"A person who has severed their meridians can actually cultivate." Mo Shang spoke softly, startling Qin Wentian. Indeed, it was the Heavenly Eye Star Soul, capable of perceiving the fluctuations of the stars.

Qin Wentian silently followed Hei Bo to the training ground in the backyard. He saw Hei Bo sitting on a stone pedestal, looking at Qin Wentian: "All these years, I have made you shatter your meridians and endure inhuman suffering, yet I did not allow you to absorb the world's vital energy, nor did I permit you to communicate with the martial destiny stars. Do you blame me for this?"

"Qin Wentian, come with me," Mo Shang said as he led Qin Wentian away. Qin Chuan turned to Qin Yao beside him and said, "You should go too"

Upon this thought, Qin Yao's gaze softened. Although today, due to Qin Wentian, her father and Teacher Tang Lin had fallen out, she would not blame Qin Wentian. Since childhood, this younger brother had assisted her in her cultivation. Every time their father provided starfall stones, Qin Wentian would secretly give them to her and instructed her not to speak of it. It is because of this that she has become who she is today

Qin Wentian certainly understood that this was the true purpose of Qin Yao following him, wanting to reassure him, fearing that he and Tushu would be affected by this matter.

"Mother, that's not true. This guy is taking advantage of me," Qin Yao said as she got off Qin Wentian's back and complained to Qin's mother

Qin Wentian saw Mo Shang's gaze fixed on him, the brilliance of his eyes akin to that of the stars, causing a chill to run through his heart. This was the power of the Star Soul; Mo Shang might possess the Heavenly Eye Star Soul.

Did not Heber tell me that if I absorb the essence of heaven and earth, how could I have the affinity for the power of the stars today? If it were not for years of consistent meditation and practice, how could I communicate with the martial destiny stars of the fifth heaven?" Qin Wentian replied with a smile, "Only through accumulation can one achieve a breakthrough; the shattering of meridians is not also a case of misfortune turning into fortune.

Many years ago, the royal family of the Chu state, fearing the overwhelming power of the Imperial Star Academy, vigorously established the Royal Academy, much like how they once supported the Ye family to suppress the Qin family.

Heber's aged body trembled slightly, but it quickly returned to calm. He turned around and walked towards the backyard, remaining silent.

"Come up here," Qin Wentian said with a smile

"Do you have any instructions, senior?" Qin Wentian asked as he looked at Mo Shang.

Qin Yao looked at Qin Wentian and glared at him, saying: "Every time Father gives you a meteorite, you secretly bring it to me. Now that I have already reached the Wheel Vein Realm in martial cultivation, do you still want to keep it for yourself?"

"The Wheel Meridian has been reached." Qin Wentian expressed his joy and then smiled, saying, "Well then, I won't give it to you this time."

After examining the object in his hand, Qin Wentian's pupils contracted, and a chill ran through his heart. This stone faintly emanated a strong fluctuation of stellar power; it was an extremely precious meteorite from the Star of Harmony. As for the book, it bore three large characters: Dragon Subduing Fist

Fivefold Heaven, Heavenly Hammer Star Soul

If I were to indulge in beauty, I would cling to Sister Qin Yao every day" Qin Wentian said jokingly

It seems I was worrying for nothing about you Qin Yao muttered to herself, this guy doesn't seem like someone who has been affected at all

Qin Wentian took out the meteorite from his pocket and handed it to Qin Yao, saying with a smile: "This meteorite contains a strong celestial power and should be from the meteorites of the second heaven. You can take it for your cultivation."

"Mother, I will go see Heibo first." Qin Wentian sensed Qin Yao's malicious gaze and quickly slipped away, arriving at the western courtyard. There, he saw an elderly figure cleaning the yard. This elderly figure was actually missing an arm and a leg, hunched over, as if he had reached the twilight of his years

"Beauty, this isn't the first time. Who used to climb on me every day when we were kids? Now that we've grown up, you don't even recognize me as your brother anymore," Qin Wentian joked, causing Qin Yao to stamp her foot in annoyance. This guy, bringing up that embarrassing incident again.

"What level of heaven, and what kind of star soul?" Hei Bo inquired

Qin Yao is slightly older than Qin Wentian, and this year she is nearly seventeen. She has grown into a graceful figure, tall and slender. Qin Wentian feels a bit shy, as she reminds him of their childhood. Nevertheless, she still shifted her feet, placing her hands on Qin Wentian's shoulders, while her gaze was directed to the left

This child must be brought into the Imperial Star Academy

If Brother Mo is willing, I certainly cannot ask for more. There is no reason for Qin Chuan not to respond; the Imperial Star Academy is a prestigious institution that everyone in the State of Chu dreams of attending. The higher-ups of the Imperial Star Academy can disregard royal authority.

Qin Wentian did not find it strange that Hei Bo could see through him, and calmly nodded his head

The strength of the star power within you should be at the fifth level of body refinement

Qin Yao gritted her teeth in anger, tugging at Qin Wentian's ears with both hands, while her eyes darted around, fearful of being seen. Although they were siblings, they were not biologically related, and Qin Yao still found it difficult to be as natural as she was in her childhood.

The world is enamored with fleeting pleasures, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, while simultaneously seeking to become a martial destiny practitioner. However, they are unaware that they have allowed their innate talents to become tarnished. Years of meditation have led you to the fruits of today. From now on, I will no longer oversee your cultivation, but you must always remember one thing: you must never absorb the essence of heaven and earth. Only the purest martial destiny practitioners can continuously open star gates and condense star souls

"Let's go." Qin Wentian supported Qin Yao's thighs with both hands, allowing her to lean on him. Feeling a soft weight pressing against his back, he couldn't help but smile and say, "Sister Qin Yao has indeed grown up."

This world belongs to the martial practitioners.

Mother! Qin Yao stomped her foot in exasperation, which made Mother Qin laugh heartily

"Stop being so glib." Qin Yao shot a glance at Qin Wentian and said, "You have caused my father and my teacher to fall out, making it difficult for me to navigate the academy in the future. How do you plan to make amends for this?"

Heber had told him that all people are greedy, most of them simultaneously absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth as well as the power of the stars to enhance their cultivation speed; however, this would cause their innate talents to become tarnished

Qin Wentian's gaze sharpened for a moment, as he beheld Mo Shang and Tu Shu, who moved gracefully like swallows, soaring through the air. He could not help but feel a surge of longing; this was the terrifying strength of a formidable figure at the Yuanfu realm. One day, I too shall soar above the nine heavens.

What a formidable Tianmu! Although I am merely at the fourth level of body refinement, the starry primordial energy, originating from the fifth level of the heavens, is even more profound and powerful. The other party may have misjudged because of this. Qin Wentian thought to himself, yet did not respond to the other party

Imperial Star Academy. Qin Wentian silently took note, put away his belongings, and soon after, he heard footsteps approaching. A figure appeared beside Qin Wentian, and a faint fragrance wafted towards him

"Yao'er, at your age, you still like to cling to Wentian." Qin's mother was well aware that although Qin Yao was slightly older than Qin Wentian, it was often Qin Wentian who took care of Qin Yao, resembling more of an older brother to her

"I never expected to see someone today who has shattered their own meridians and condensed the star meridians." Mo Shang felt a secret joy in his heart at this moment. He had just confirmed once again that Qin Wentian was indeed a person with severed meridians, but he was also undeniably a martial practitioner. This could only mean one thing: breaking before standing anew. To achieve the most perfect cycle of meridians, the star cycle meridian, although this was merely the embryonic form of the cycle, it had already surpassed others in mobilizing the internal elemental force.

At this moment, there was a woman in the courtyard who appeared to be under thirty and bore some resemblance to Qin Yao. Upon seeing Qin Wentian carrying Qin Yao as he entered, she could not help but reveal a gentle smile

As the two chatted and laughed, they arrived at a courtyard, which was the residence of the Qin family. The estate was divided into an eastern and a western courtyard. Qin Chuan and his wife, along with Qin Yao, resided in the eastern courtyard, while Qin Wentian and Hei Bo lived in the western courtyard

There are only two days left, and he indeed needs to harness the energy of the meteorite to cultivate and quickly enhance his strength further