Chapter 0002: Mysterious Past

Since being incapacitated by someone six months ago, Yun Xuan's temperament has become reclusive, even self-destructive. Today, upon seeing Yun Qingyan, it was the first time in half a year that he revealed a smile.

"Yan Di, tell me, where have you been for the past three years? Do you know that when you first went missing, our entire family exerted all its strength to search for you!" Yun Xuan said at the dining table.

"Brother, do not worry. Once my cultivation is restored to a certain level, I will help you rebuild your cultivation and bring your severed arm back to life." Yun Qingyan said, looking at the drunkenly sleeping Yun Xuan, then suddenly, his gaze turned cold again, "As for the one who crippled you, no matter who he is or what background he has, I will make him pay the most terrible price!"

An infant must grow to a certain stage in order to have the strength to wield a divine weapon

Yun Qingyan, accustomed to drinking celestial wine, naturally cannot get drunk on the mortal wine of the Starry Continent

The elder's face immediately lit up with joy, for alchemists are among the most esteemed professions in the Tianxing Continent. Even the lowest-ranking human-level alchemist holds a status that is not inferior to that of the patriarch of the Yun family.

Yun Qingyan wanted to accelerate his recovery speed; in addition to relying on elixirs, he also had to cultivate the martial arts of the mortal realm.

The martial arts I cultivate are all derived from the innate beings. At present, I must practice some techniques of the mortal warriors

The area of the Immortal Realm is many thousands of times larger than that of the Tianxing Continent. Therefore, all the medicinal materials found on the Tianxing Continent are essentially also present in the Immortal Realm

Old steward Yun Yuanlin hesitated for a moment and then said, "If Young Master Yan truly wishes to stand up for Young Master Xuan, this old servant suggests that you first reclaim your identity as the heir of the family"

"Fortunately, you managed to escape, but Yan'er, you must not recklessly venture into such dangerous areas and _books_ in the future!" Uncle Yunhan said with a look of lingering fear.

"Brother, what happened to your left hand?" Unlike Yun Xuan's excitement, Yun Qingyan's eyes narrowed into slits, emanating a chilling aura.

The youth is none other than Yun Xuan, the cousin of Yun Qingyan

In the past, Yunxuan abstained from alcohol completely

"Father, let me spend the evening alone with Yan Di! It has been three years since we last met, and I truly have so much to say to Yan Di!" Yun Xuan turned to look at his father, Yun Han, his eyes filled with a sense of urgency.

To put it metaphorically, the current situation of Yun Qingyan is akin to that of an infant; although there lies an indomitable divine weapon beside him, the infant's strength is simply insufficient to lift this formidable weapon

"Alright, but I must declare in advance that we cannot drink too much!" In his heart, Yun Han actually wanted to reminisce with Yun Qingyan, but upon meeting Yun Xuan's gaze, he couldn't help but feel a softening in his heart

The next morning

Yun Qingyan felt a pang of pain in his heart upon seeing Yun Xuan's appearance

"Yes! Along with me, there is also an alchemist who has been imprisoned. For the past three years, I have been secretly learning the art of alchemy from him and have already received all of his true teachings!" This was also the explanation that Yun Qingyan had long prepared.

"Uncle, could you take me to the family herb chamber?" Yun Qingyan suddenly said

Uncle Yunhan brought Yun Qingshan into the residence and settled him into his previous quarters

Uncle does not know that Yun Qingyan indeed went to Langya Mountain for training, but he was not captured by mountain bandits; rather, he was swept away to the Immortal Realm by a spatial storm

"Young Master Yan, the clan leader is unable to attend due to pressing matters, so I have been instructed to deliver the medicinal herbs. Please check the herbs to see if anything is missing," the old steward said respectfully

"Yes, I will!" Yun Qingyan nodded, his face showing no signs of determination or similar emotions; instead, it was merely a matter of course.

With the assistance of elixirs, his speed of recovering his cultivation can increase exponentially

Yun Qingyan's current cultivation level has fallen to the third stage of the Star Realm, and the celestial techniques he previously practiced are now exceedingly difficult to execute with his current level of cultivation

The two brothers talked a great deal, nearly catching up on all the words they had not spoken over the past three years, to the point that later on, they no longer spoke, but simply continued to drink.

At this moment, there is less than one hour left until dawn, and faintly, the light of dawn can already be seen emerging in the eastern sky

However, Yan'er, have you had the opportunity to cultivate in these three years? What level of cultivation have you reached now?

Above the realm of Yang is the realm of Primordial, which is the realm of the innate beings of the celestial world

Yun Qingyan and Yun Xuan, although they are merely cousins, their relationship is no different from that of brothers

If relying solely on spiritual energy, Yun Qingyan would need at least a hundred years to restore all his cultivation. However, a hundred years is clearly a duration that Yun Qingyan cannot afford to wait.

During the gathering, Yun Xuan continuously clinked glasses with Yun Qingyan. His alcohol tolerance was impressive; after consuming more than ten cups, his face remained unflushed and his demeanor unchanged

The uncle did not send the medicinal herbs, but rather had the old steward deliver them just before noon

"It's... it's nothing, I just accidentally injured and lost an arm. Yan, today is a day of great joy for your return, shall we not speak of this?" A shadow of sorrow flashed in Yun Xuan's eyes as he held onto one of Yun Qing Yan's arms, then let go.

I did not expect that three years have passed, and my cultivation has not only stagnated but has actually regressed

After helping Yun Xuan to the bed to rest, Yun Qingyan walked out to the courtyard

......

"Alright..." Although Yun Qingyan did not understand why his uncle did not take him to the Herbal Pavilion, he still listed the medicinal materials he needed.

There is no need to count it; since Uncle has asked you to deliver it, it will certainly be exact to the last penny

"Yan Di, it really is you..." Upon seeing Yun Qingyan, the young man could no longer contain his inner excitement and rushed over to embrace Yun Qingyan

Strictly speaking, innate beings can no longer be considered ordinary humans, as each innate being has a lifespan exceeding 500 years

"Good!" Yun Qingyan nodded and ceased his inquiries. However, within his heart, an intense killing intent pervaded, for Yun Xuan not only had his left arm severed but also had his cultivation completely destroyed.

That night, Yun Xuan drank to the point of no return and directly collapsed onto the table, falling into a deep sleep.

"As for cultivation..." Yun Qingyan let out a bitter smile and said, "It is probably equivalent to a mortal martial artist at the third level of the Star Realm"

It is not difficult to imagine that after losing his arm, Yun Xuan must have relied on alcohol to numb himself

"You actually went to Langya Mountain..." Uncle Yunhan's expression changed dramatically. Langya Mountain is notorious for being a den of thieves, home to dozens of bands of bandits who engage in arson, murder, and plunder. Due to the treacherous terrain of Langya Mountain, the Tianyuan Dynasty has repeatedly sent troops to eradicate the bandits, all of which have ended in failure

After Uncle Yunhan left, Yunxuan instructed the servants to prepare a table of food and wine

By the same reasoning, Yun Qingyan would need to restore his cultivation to the Innate Realm in order to utilize the immortal techniques (immortal world skills)

"How about this, Yan'er? Tell me the medicinal herbs you need, and I will deliver them to you tomorrow," said Uncle Yunhan after a moment of thought

Yun Qingyan gazed at the familiar courtyard, and memories from the past suddenly surfaced in his mind. In his childhood, he and Cai'er loved to frolic in the courtyard.

The medicinal herbs reported by Yun Qingyan are all the most common and ordinary ones, which have no specific requirements for growth conditions, and are expected to be found throughout the Tianxing Continent.

The former Yun Qingyan was the heir to the next clan leader, but after his disappearance three years ago, the right of succession was automatically forfeited

"Herb Pavilion..." Uncle Yunhan's face flashed with a look of difficulty, and he then asked, "Yan'er, what do you intend to do at the Herb Pavilion? Have you perhaps learned the art of alchemy during the three years you were imprisoned?"

The young man is handsome and tall, but the only flaw is that his left sleeve is empty

Yun Qingyan immediately repeated to Yun Xuan what he had said to his uncle

"Yan'er, where have you been for the three years you were missing? Why have you only just returned now?" After settling Yun Qingyan, Uncle Yun Han could no longer contain his curiosity and asked.

The beings of the celestial realm, from the moment of their birth, are innate beings, or in the terminology of the Tianxing Continent, they are martial artists of the innate realm

The martial artist levels in the Tianxing Continent are initially divided into: Star Realm, Moon Realm, and Sun Realm

The old butler Yun Yuanlin appeared troubled, and then gave a bitter smile, "Young Master Yan, if you truly wish to know, it would be better for you to ask Young Master Xuan directly. This matter is not only a personal disgrace for Young Master Xuan, but also the greatest shame for the Yun family in recent years. As an old servant, it is indeed inconvenient for me to say more."

Unbeknownst to me, time has slipped into the late night

Therefore, he conceived the idea of refining elixirs

What follows will be a bloody massacre.

"Grandpa Lin, I have something I would like to ask you, and I hope you can tell me the truth!" Yun Qingyan's gaze unconsciously turned cold, "Who is responsible for my brother's cultivation being ruined along with his left arm?"

"Yan'er, you need not be disheartened. With your talent, even if you were to start your training anew now, you would surely be able to return to your peak within a few years," Uncle Yun Han comforted Yun Qingyan.

Uncle Yunhan did not notice that the introduction of Yun Qingyan included the words 'mortal warrior.' A flash of disappointment crossed his eyes; three years ago, at the age of fifteen, Yun Qingyan was already the number one genius of Tianyu City, possessing a cultivation level of fifth stage in the Star Realm

One must drink a full fifteen pounds to feel intoxicated, which shows how good Yun Xuan's alcohol tolerance is now. Such tolerance can only be developed through frequent drinking.

The Tianxing Continent is unlike the Immortal Realm, which is abundant in celestial spiritual energy; instead, it possesses only the most basic form of spiritual energy

However, upon reflection, it is understandable. Being imprisoned by bandits for three years, where would there be time to cultivate one's skills? In fact, it would be considered fortunate if one's abilities were not completely ruined by the bandits.

I went to Mount Langya for training at that time, and unexpectedly encountered the bandits of Mount Langya, who imprisoned me in their lair for three years. I only managed to escape by luck not long ago

If there were beings from the celestial realm present, they would surely be filled with terror. The Celestial Emperor Yun Qingyan, whenever he squints, it signifies that he is harboring murderous intent

"Brother Yan, I never expected... after three years of not seeing you... your drinking capacity has become so astonishing, even I, as your older brother... cannot compare!" Yun Xuan only started to feel tipsy now; he had already consumed three large jars of bamboo leaf green wine, each weighing five jin.

The heir refers to the right of succession to the next clan leader

"Father, I heard that Yan Di has returned!" At that moment, an excited voice came from outside the courtyard. Within just a few seconds, a young man appeared before Yun Qingyan.

Grandfather Lin, whose full name is Yun Yuanlin, has been the steward of the Yun family for generations