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Deviating Start of the Protagonist
🕑 Added 2023-11-22 05:00:41 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 85 ---
Unknown Place.
On the corner of a cliff, a bleeding man pointed his weapon at a group of people. Each possessed 'strong' cultivation, which exceeded him by several levels.
Weirdly, the people with advantages have one similar expression on their faces. And that's fear!
"I hate you guys..." The bleeding man coughed a mouthful of blood.
"I hate you guys!"
"I, Yun Che, would drag you rotten bastards to hell, and you can do nothing about it!"
"AAAAAAARRGHHH!"
"DIE, ALL OF YOU!"
"Noooooo!" A collective blood-curled scream echoed in the cliff as intense green light submerged the area.
The green light devoured them into a puddle of black liquid and left the bleeding man in a dying state.
Anger.
Sadness.
Sorrow.
"Teacher."
"Ling'er."
"I'm sorry. I am too weak."
All kinds of emotions struck the bleeding man as he fell into the cliff.
A soft white light covered the whole planet momentarily, causing many changes.
...
Floating Cloud City.
A secluded city on the corner of the Blue Wind Empire, unknown to many, but people still live in it.
Three years ago, one of the clans in the Floating Cloud City struck a fortune and allowed their disciples to the infamous Lost Heaven Sect, gaining attention from all nations.
However, when they discovered the truth behind this privilege, the people of seven nations couldn't help but curse the clan for being too lucky.
Three outer disciples spot every year and two favors from the Lost Heaven Master's direct disciple himself.
And all that for annulling engagement between a cripple and beautiful young lady fancied by Heaven-Favored Genius.
People thought it was ridiculous, but there was 'actually' an underlying purpose behind it.
Xiao Clan Estate, Mountainside Courtyard.
"Xiao Che, Xiao Che, wake up." A humble-looking young lady in a green robe knocked on a wooden door.
Receiving no response, the young lady tilted her head and pushed the door. She saw a black-haired youth sleeping soundlessly on the bed with a content expression.
The young lady smiled helplessly and pinched the youth's nose, "Wake up!"
"Aah, Shit!" The youth jumped from his bed.
He hit the table nearby and groaned in pain.
The young lady sighed and checked his condition, finding nothing wrong except a comical swell on his left forehead.
Puchi!
She giggled heartfully, "Hehe, I told you to wake up earlier today."
"I know..." The youth grumbled. "Sorry for being late, Little Aunt."
"It's just that I felt sleepy all of a sudden."
"I couldn't bring myself off the bed."
"Hmph, excuse!" The young lady scoffed.
"It's the truth..." Xiao Che sighed in defeat.
He stared at his Little Aunt, whose name was Xiao Lingxi. She was around the same age as him, but since she was basically the younger sister of his father, he called her Little Aunt from childhood.
It was an endearing nickname, which made them even closer.
They went to another part of the courtyard and discovered an elder in a comfortable blue robe. He sat near the dining table, waiting for them for breakfast.
Xiao Che's grandfather is an elder who looks like someone in his late seventies or even more due to constant sadness overwhelming his state of mind. He was so sad, which made him look older.
He still preserves with such sorrows and raises Xiao Che and Xiao Lingxi alone for years.
His name is Xiao Lie, the Fifth Elder of the Xiao Clan. He's also the legal possessor of Lost Heaven Sect's two favors, which allows him to bring wealth and prosperity to his clan, but he decides not to.
That's why people didn't dare to touch Xiao Clan of the Profound Cloud Sect because he could easily use his favor to eliminate the threat.
The Xiao Sect's elders had to treat Xiao Lie respectfully even after knowing the taboo facts about Xiao Che.
"Xiao Che, Lingxi." Xiao Lie smiled warmly at them.
"Sit down, sit down. I have great news for you two."
"What was it, Grandpa?" Xiao Che sits down curiously.
Xiao Lingxi sat down and had the same curiosity plastered on her face.
Xiao Lie put on a solemn look and said, "I have used one of the favors."
"Eh?" They were shocked.
"Did you really use it, Grandpa?"
"Yes, Father. What for? You know this favor is very precious."
Xiao Lie chuckled and continued, "Let me finish... Aih, you two are so active this morning."
"Xia Qingyue returned to the Floating Cloud City two or three days ago, and I was talking to her about this matter. She listened to my request and told me to wait a day or two."
"As for the favor, I used to ask for help... If possible, I want the Lost Heaven Sect to fix Xiao Che's profound veins."
"You did what!" Xiao Che flared in disbelief. "G-Grandpa, why did you waste such a precious chance?"
"You know I'm fine not being able to cultivate... As long as we can live well."
"No, I think Father's decision is correct." Xiao Lingxi interrupted with a grin. "Xiao Che, don't lie about your feelings. I know you were frustrated by the constant bullying of the clan members."
"They called you cripples and all sorts of things."
"They didn't touch you physically because Father would definitely wreak havoc in the clan."
"You were a genius. If not for the absurd disaster, you'd definitely be able to achieve a great thing."
Xiao Che's hands trembled as he let out a bitter sigh. At last, he couldn't hide his frustration from his only family.
"Qingyue... I haven't met her for years." Xiao Che swayed his head away.
"Oh, you dare to change the topic?" Xiao Lingxi pouted and balled her little fist.
Xiao Lie shook his head weakly, "Xia Qingyue has become a fine young lady, but we know engagement is impossible..."
"Although we chew more than we could bite, at least we save some faces for both sides..."
"Your father's sacrifice isn't for nothing."
"Mm." Xiao Che nodded in understanding. He didn't hate Xia Qingyue for breaking the engagement.
On the contrary, Xiao Che felt relieved.
Xiao Che never got that close to the young lady of Xia Manor in the first place. In their childhood, The only time Xiao Che ever comes close to Xia Qingyue is when he plays together with Xia Yuanba, her younger brother.
And Xiao Che only caught a glimpse of her silhouette at the time.
He also knows about Yu Long and acknowledges him as a better fiance for Xia Qingyue than himself.
Xiao Che had to admit that Yu Long has better talents, looks, and even a strong background.
Since Xiao Che and Xia Qingyue didn't have much connection, he felt it was okay to break the engagement.
'No one wants to marry a cripple anyway.' Xiao Che self-deprecatingly said to himself.
'No, if my profound veins got fixed, then I'd use my power to pay Xia Qingyue's kindness back in the future twofold!'
"Well, let's eat." Xiao Lie clapped his hand after noticing his grandson's absentminded state.
"Hehe, eat!" Xiao Lingxi placed down meat on Xiao Che's plate.
Xiao Che smiled and started eating.
...
Above the Floating Cloud City, an arc-shaped Profound Arc slowly landed near a blue lake. A handsome young man and three beautiful ladies jumped off, revealing their appearances.
"So, this is your hometown, Qingyue?" One young lady in an azure-colored dress commented. "The atmosphere isn't bad."
"Yeah." Added a woman in a snow-white robe.
Xia Qingyue giggled, "This place is full of memories."
"I'm not a very adventurous girl, but all changes when Big Brother visits Xia Manor." She stared at the distance and found a familiar-looking spot, a large bush and moss-filled crater.
Yu Long brushed some dust from his clothes and said, "Let's go to Xia Manor first."
"After doing the favor, we will go to the Frozen Cloud Asgard."
"Okay ~!" Three of them responded.
Yu Long stared at the clear sky and felt something unexpected was about to happen. Good, he hoped the plot wouldn't change much.
