Chapter 1, The Ultimate Good-for-Nothing

In front of the study, Hong Lian stood at the door listening to the conversation inside

Thank you, Elder Xie. King Yu brought Honglian to the Hall of Spiritual Tranquility

With a sudden sound, a leopard pounced down from the tree. Although Hong Lian calmly attempted to block it with a stick, the fierce impact from the leopard broke the stick, and he was thrown several meters away by the force of the impact, losing consciousness immediately.

Indeed, Elder Wang has previously reported to me, stating that your son possesses exceptional physical attributes and he personally highly recommends him. Elder Wang has always had discerning taste, and I believe his judgment will find your son acceptable. The person in the main seat exuded an intimidating aura that instilled fear.

You see, this magic array can determine that this disciple's potential is average, hence the color is orange. The colors range from low to high as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. The magic array is good.

"Master, my son wishes to join your esteemed sect to cultivate himself and learn the way. I wonder what your thoughts are on this?" King Yu anxiously lowered his head, gazing at the ground.

In the room, Wang Li's claw-like hands roamed over the infant's body

You are not in a position to think about your responsibilities. Pulling one hair can move the whole body; it will not be as simple as me not being the head of the family. It may even cost the lives of you, your mother, and other servants. I cannot abandon the entire family for the sake of Hong Lian. Since I took on this burden from your grandfather, I must bear it. Although I am reluctant, I can only choose to give up on Hong Lian and ignore her! One can only blame Hong Lian for being unworthy and unable to cultivate! Although I am reluctant, I can only choose to give up on Hong Lian and ignore her! One can only blame Hong Lian for being unworthy and unable to cultivate!

The disciple of Lingji placed both hands on the crystal of glazed water, and an orange glow emanated from above the magic array

Hmph, consider yourself fortunate, but you probably won't be able to cultivate. The man in black cast a fierce glance at the red lotus on the ground, and the spell he had cast vanished.

The alarm sound unexpectedly emanated from the magic circle.

Hong Lian turned and stepped outside, tears falling uncontrollably. She could no longer remember how many times this had happened since returning from the Lingji Sword Sect; her father had changed and no longer cared for her as he once did.

"Brother! I only have one younger brother, if you don't believe me, who else will you believe?" The Heat nodded in affirmation

What is it? You must not think too negatively! Rehuo has a bad feeling.

Father, are you really going to abandon Honglian just because he is not suited for cultivation, leaving him to fend for himself?

"He is your son, isn't the position of the head of the family more important?" The furious accusation came from the Heat.

"No, Second Young Master, you are still too young to go put out the fire. Hurry to the living room and wait for me. I will bring back some fire for you to play with." Wang Bo anxiously pushed Hong Lian.

"Let this be the end; when we meet again, we must both stand at a high place!" The two brothers from the Yu family walked out hand in hand, their emotions quite unstable. They turned and walked in different directions.

That is good, that is good. I will first thank Elder Wang on behalf of my son. Here are some spirit stones, as well as some recovery pills and gold wound medicine. I hope the elder will graciously accept them. The King of Yu once again bowed and handed over a large bag from his treasure pouch.

The current head of the Yu Wang family, Yu Wangting, is of short stature and quite robust. His brocade robe is relatively splendid, and on his resolute, well-defined face, faint wrinkles can be discerned. His eyes exhibit a somewhat scattered gleam, likely due to being preoccupied with family affairs and neglecting his cultivation, making him appear older than Wang Li.

What did Elder Wang say about the exceptional quality of the Red Lotus tendons? The Yu Wang Court is unwilling to accept this.

Could it be that Elder Wang made a mistake? That is impossible; it shouldn't be like this. Try again!

"Lian'er, what happened to you? Wake up, who hurt you?" King Yu picked up the fallen Hong Lian, lying in a pool of blood, and rushed back to the room to tend to her wounds

That is it, it must be this time. I do not accept waste, you should take your son down the mountain. No need for farewells! The sect leader directly issued an eviction order.

Ah! I see, last month, Honglian was injured on the head, as if he had been beaten. Could it be related to that?

Time has passed, leaving many scars on Hong Lian's body and mind, and he has begun to hate this family

The same sound of "ding ding ding ... ..." emerged

Rest assured, Brother Yu, I never speak empty words. This child will join my Lingji Sword Sect in the future, and I will certainly recommend him. My words carry some weight in this sect.

Well, that's fine, but remember to crush the jade talisman if there is danger. This home is not worth keeping! The heat of anger made his body tremble.

"Hong Lian, today I will take you to the Lingji Sword Sect to pay your respects to the master, come over here quickly," commanded King Yu to the already healed Hong Lian

Oh? Come back quickly. The King Yu's red lotus hopped out.

From this point onward

"I won't, I won't think negatively. I will prove it to them," explained Hong Lian.

Ah? Really, that is wonderful. My Yu family may prosper because of this. By the way, what Elder Wang just mentioned, I wonder if it counts as valid?

"One should, one should, your esteemed faction has heavy responsibilities, and I dare not delay your departure, Elder." King Yu let out a sigh of relief as he watched the increasingly distant shadow.

"It is!" The King of Yu hurriedly led Hong Lian to catch up.

By coincidence, the leopard happened to strike the power hammer on Honglian's chest, activating the defensive formation. Although it was knocked out, the leopard was still unable to break through this defensive formation for the time being, and thus was not immediately devoured

One day six years later

Well then, here are the jade talisman, the elixir, and the power hammer for you to keep for self-defense. If you encounter danger, crush the jade talisman and I will sense it and come to your rescue. As for the elixir, I got it from the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, so you can keep it as a backup. This power hammer can be activated three times, allowing you to defend against three attacks, so use it wisely.

"Boldly speaking to the sect leader like this, are you seeking death?" The disciples of the Lingji Sword Sect surrounded Yu Wangting with unfriendly expressions.

Not only his father, but almost everyone in the Yu family treats him harshly, with his cousin even resorting to physical violence against him. His father, however, does not intervene, and they cannot even meet face to face.

"Dad, could you come out for a moment?" Hong Lian called from in front of the study.

Thank you for your grace, Master. My son, quickly thank the Master. The King of Yu is about to pull Hong Lian down to kneel.

This is strength? In the face of strength, all techniques and schemes are futile. The last thought before fainting.

"The Lingji Sword Sect? Is it possible to see my elder brother? Yes, that's wonderful!" Upon seeing King Yu nod, Hong Lian jumped up in excitement.

I thank Elder Wang on behalf of my dog. The King Yu on the main seat quickly stood up to receive the jade pendant

"What is your name? I am your father! Do you think I want this? Your uncles are eyeing my position as the head of the family, and if I do not act this way, I will give them a handle to use against me. They will take the opportunity to eliminate me." King Yu shouted.

"Do not bother me, do not come to disturb me in the future, I am busy, you can stay over there." The angry and irritable voice of King Yu echoed from the study.

The green light of the defensive formation illuminated as the leopard continued to strike, gradually weakening; it was on the verge of shattering. Suddenly, a sharp arrow pierced through the leopard's skull, causing it to die instantly. Following this, an old man dressed as a hunter appeared, picking up the unconscious Hong Lian and running towards the other side of the forest

As she stepped into the forest, sunlight could not penetrate, and it was very damp. Hong Lian gradually walked deeper inside. After walking for most of the day, she found it strange that not a single small animal was in sight. Suddenly, she felt a gust of cold wind pass by, carrying with it a foul odor.

Oh, it is Brother Yu Wang. You are quite punctual; your son has just turned 6, which is indeed a good time for him to take on an apprenticeship.

This individual is Elder Wang Li of the Empty Silence Sword Sect, the closest to the home of King Yu. He possesses a profound understanding of human nature, and his cultivation is unfathomable. His long hair flows freely, complemented by two tufts of goat-like beard, and he wears the distinctive robe of the Empty Silence Sword Sect. He carries a flying sword on his back, exuding an aura of a remarkable figure

"Come, Honglian, place your hands on the crystal without moving them." The King Yu held Honglian's hands and placed them on the crystal.

"Master Yu, I regret to inform you with certainty that your son is not a genius, but rather an extraordinary waste of talent that is rarely seen in a century" the sect leader said, shaking his head in disappointment

"Good, very good, excellent. Congratulations to Brother Yu Wang, your second son has an extraordinary bone structure, and he is sure to attain the Great Dao in the future." Wang Li nodded in agreement, his face displaying a look of astonishment.

A week later, at the edge of the forest not far from the residence of King Yu.

Since Brother Yu Wang is so enthusiastic, I, the acting sect leader, graciously accept it. Soon, he took the bag and placed it into his treasure pouch, while Wang Li pretended to make a few modest gestures.

"Ah, wait a moment, let's hold off on the apprenticeship for now. First, we need to assess your son's potential to determine which sect he should join. Please follow me." The sect leader stood up and walked towards a side door.

"Place your son's hands on the crystal glass and wait for the array test to begin," said the strikingly beautiful sect leader in a calm manner

"A son was born," an attendant hurriedly ran out of the hall

"Big brother, do you believe that one day I will become very powerful?" Hong Lian took the item.

There are no tearful farewells, for as brothers, we trust that one day we will meet again

Wah, wah... The sound of a baby crying emanated from a poor mountaintop building that had already lost much of its spirit

"Wang Bo, are you going to put out the fire? Why can't I go? I want to play with fire," said Yu Wang Honglian, looking up at Wang Bo with an innocent expression.

This individual is clearly here for this purpose; the Treasure Pavilion is the only asset of the Yu Wang family. Due to the decline of the family and the loss of talent, they have no choice but to rely on the Lingji Sword Sect as their major support. The annual offerings of elixirs and spirit stones are not the wishes of the Yu Wang court

"Well then, elder brother, do not stop me from doing something." Hong Lian's gaze was fixed on the distance

I actually still hope that my family will come looking for me? What an idiot! ! ! " Hong Lian once again mocked herself.

"Brother Yu, please, I have already reported to the sect leader about the purpose of your visit. You may go directly there," Wang Li said arrogantly, making a gesture of invitation.

The head of the Yu family, Yu Wangting, has come to pay his respects to Daoist Wang Li!" Yu Wangting, standing in front of the Lingji Sword Sect, shouted loudly as his true essence surged.

"Wuwuwu." Hong Lian looked at the man in black and became frightened, taking a slight step to the side. The fatal blow missed and struck the right side of Hong Lian's head, causing him to lose consciousness on the spot

"It is impossible. Elder Wang personally told me that Hong Lian is a remarkable talent with exceptional skills. You must be lying to me or the formation is malfunctioning," the King of Yu shook his head in refusal to accept the reality.

You must die! The man in black raised his right hand, and with a palm filled with true essence, struck down on the crown of Honglian's head.

Oh, are you playing hide and seek with me?" Hong Lian looked up foolishly at the mask of the man in black as he approached her.

The King Yu's court seems to have aged ten years in an instant; the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. With a confused mind, he returned to the Yu royal family with Hong Lian.

"Red Lotus, come with me." The fiery heat just entered the door

"Brother Yu Wang, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now, as there are many matters to attend to in the office. When the time comes, you and your son can come to Lingji Mountain." Wang Li did not even look back at Yu Wang Ting and turned to fly away on his sword.

"It turns out that my father gave up on me because I could not cultivate, and this family also abandoned me for the same reason. What is there left for me to cling to?" Hong Lian ran back from the study with a choked voice

Hong Lian was aware that formidable carnivorous animals had appeared, as one could still read books even if cultivation was not feasible. While at home, he had read quite a few books about the Divine Land. Hong Lian vigilantly looked around, holding a wooden stick in his hand. One could imagine the lethality of a six-year-old child wielding a wooden stick. Nevertheless, he remained calm and continued to observe.

Oh? Brother? I will go take a look. Hong Lian rarely showed a hint of a smile on her face as she walked out

This should be your second son, right? It is a fortunate coincidence that I happened to visit at this time. May I have the honor of examining the child's bones to assess his potential? If he shows promise, I will ensure that he is accepted into the Lingji Sword Sect

"Master Yu, I can understand your feelings, but this is a fact. I also find it strange; according to Elder Wang's character, he would not make a mistake. The formation was left by our esteemed predecessors and cannot be wrong. If you do not believe me, I can demonstrate it for you." The sect leader nodded at a disciple.

The second young master and the eldest young master have returned from the Lingji Sword Sect and are currently speaking with the old master in the study. During this time, only Wang Bo has been kind to Hong Lian.

No, brother, you still need to return to the Lingji Sword Sect to cultivate, and I cannot follow you and hinder you. I have my own path!

"Alright, since that is the case, I will no longer return to the Yu family. I will take Hong Lian with me." Yu Wang Re Huo cast a disappointed glance at Yu Wang Ting before turning and leaving the study.

This is also what I find strange; has anything happened to your son after Elder Wang examined his bones? Especially any significant events, such as injuries or the like.

Outside the Lingji Hall, a magical array has been activated. At the center of the array lies a crystal the size of a plate, emanating gentle strands of spiritual energy.

"Oh, who are you? I haven't seen you before. What are you doing at my house?" The newly emerged Hong Lian saw a figure in black, with a masked face, standing in the center of the living room.

"Er Shao, there is a fire in the backyard, you should quickly stay in the front living room," Wang Bo anxiously urged the dazed six-year-old Yu Wang Honglian.

What happened? Outside the door, the anxious voice of King Yu could be heard.

The House of King Yu, one month later

Congratulations, Brother Yu Wang, on the birth of your precious son. This small token is for the child.

This is truly excellent; to have Elder Wang's strong support is indeed a blessing for him. The Yu Wang Court expressed great joy and approval.