The faint light of the early morning pierced through the dark blue sky, and the vast horizon was suffused with the color of dawn.
Ho!
Bang bang —
In the woods behind the martial arts training institute in the Xianyu prefecture, a skinny young man wearing a loose martial arts robe was squatting down with his legs crossed. He stuck the tip of his tongue against his teeth and concentrated all his strength into his two fists, which were as thick as a man.
His fist technique was smooth, and he could retract and release it freely. His inner strength was contained but not spilled out, and there was a hint of softness within the hardness. He had already reached a certain level of mastery.
The young man's name was Su Yu. He was 14 years old, handsome, tall, and had a childish air about him.
His black hair fluttered in the wind, revealing a pair of eyes that were as vast as the stars and as deep as the eternal starry sky, revealing a wisdom that did not match his age.
Six hours later, the sun hung high in the sky.
Su Yu stopped punching and lowered his head to look at his blood-stained fists. He sighed softly. "I work twice as hard as others, but the results I reap are not even half as good as those with better aptitudes."
"I really don't know if coming to this strange world is a blessing or a curse."
Two months ago, when Su Yu was on a plane, he was unfortunately involved in an air crash. When he woke up, he realized that he had traveled to a world called the Shenyue Continent.
He became a student of a martial arts training institute in the mainland.
It took him two whole months to digest the memories of the original owner.
In the Moon God Continent, martial arts were respected, and the weak were prey to the strong. It was cruel and strict.
Humans had reached the peak of martial arts cultivation, reaching the realm of transcendence and sainthood.
The Martial Path was divided into nine levels, and each level had three levels: Initial Success, Great Success, and Peak.
Surpassing the nine stages of the Martial Path and breaking the shackles, one would become a god and become a legendary figure, known as the "Holy King".
The Worldly Saint King Realm was the pinnacle of martial arts. It was the limit pursued by billions of people.
It was rumored that the Holy King could move mountains and fill seas. They could ride on clouds and mist and were omnipotent.
A Worldly Saint King was enough to change the fate of a dynasty for a hundred years. He was a god-like existence.
However, how difficult was it to cultivate in this world?
Su Yu was the top genius of Qingshan Town, which was under the jurisdiction of the Xianyu prefecture. At the mere age of 14, he had achieved Level One Peak of the Martial Path, becoming the genius in the eyes of everyone in Qingshan Town.
However, when he was recruited by the martial arts training institute in the Xianyu prefecture, Su Yu realized that he had been a frog at the bottom of a well.
The martial arts training institute gathered all the geniuses in the Xianyu prefecture and recruited them once a year.
As for him, among all the geniuses in the Martial Arts Grandmaster Academy, he was only at the bottom!
The martial arts training institute divided the students into three categories based on their aptitude.
The core students were demon-level geniuses, and they were the top geniuses in the vast Xianyu prefecture. They had the highest hopes of chasing after the illusory "Holy King."
Gold students were outstanding geniuses. They were usually the best of the best in a city. They were the top geniuses that suppressed the other geniuses in the city. They would be heavily nurtured by the martial arts training institute.
Silver students were geniuses with great potential. In the small town, they were a cut above the others in terms of talent. With a bit of effort, there might be hope.
Su Yu was a silver student. He understood very well that silver students had no hope of achieving the Upper Tier, but it would be a pity to give up on them. They were tasteless, but it would be a pity to abandon them. They were like chicken ribs.
Silver students were not looked upon favorably. The cultivation resources provided by the academy were extremely limited. The possibility of them standing out was close to zero.
"Su Yu, return to the institute quickly. The Duke of Qin has summoned you!" An urgent voice cut through the silence of the mountain forest. A blue-clothed middle-aged man ran up the mountain, panting, his face somewhat anxious.
Marquess Qin? Su Yu froze for a moment. He was just a commoner. How could he have the honor of being summoned by the Duke of Qin?
But a pretty face flashed past his mind. Su Yu somewhat understood. His lips formed a cold smile.
"What are you daydreaming about? How can you neglect the Duke of Qin? Follow me! " The blue-clothed middle-aged man was impatient. He stepped forward and grabbed Su Yu's shoulder. Ignoring the pain of Su Yu's skinny body, he quickly dragged him down the mountain.
Su Yu clenched his teeth, enduring the pain in his shoulder. He did not make a sound.
The blue-clothed middle-aged man was the deacon of the institute. He was in charge of the daily student activities. In the words of the schools on Earth, he was the dean.
After half a cup of tea's time.
In the institute, there was a luxurious, elegant, dream-like lounge.
Only the core students, the institute's higher-ups, and the rich and powerful could rest here. Gold students and silver students were not qualified.
It was Su Yu's first time in a luxurious lounge. An ordinary, poor boy might be nervous.
But Su Yu was an elite in the business world in his previous life. He was a frequent visitor to five-star hotels, presidential suites, and luxurious balls. He was calm and indifferent.
There were three people in the lounge. One was a young man and woman, and the other was a noble, dignified man.
When his gaze swept past the fourteen-year-old girl, Su Yu's gaze paused.
She was a girl as pretty as a fairy. Her jade-like face was exquisitely carved. Her skin was as white as the snow in spring. Her figure was exquisite, and she wore a spotless white robe. She was extremely beautiful, like a fox fairy.
However, when she looked at Su Yu, her gaze was cold, but it was also slightly complicated.
At his side was a sixteen year old youth that was heroic, outstanding, handsome, and indescribably noble.
His luxurious robe was a stark contrast to Su Yu's plain martial robe.
He looked at Su Yu with disdain. His gaze was calm, but there was a hint of disgust.
Finally, there was a dignified man. He was tall and handsome. Even though he stood still, he gave off an oppressive feeling.
"You must be Su Yu? Hehe, I am the Duke of Qin. It is a pleasure to meet you. " The Duke of Qin was one of the three great dukes of the Fenglin Empire. At that moment, he did not have any arrogance. Instead, he was unusually cordial. He smiled and invited Su Yu to sit.
Su Yu shook his head coldly. He was not moved by the cordial gesture.
Those in high positions were the focus of millions of people. Hence, they paid great attention to their health and image.
It was just like the politicians on Earth. Even though they were at loggerheads with one another, they would still smile and shake hands after meeting. They would only stab each other in the back.
"I am Qin Feng's father. I have come because of him and Qing-er." The Duke of Qin's handsome face revealed a warm smile. "I have heard everything from Feng'er. As Feng'er's father, I would like to apologize to you."
Su Yu felt bitterness in his heart. It was the bitterness of the other Su Yu's remnant soul.
The girl in front of him was called Jiang Xueqing. She was a genius who had come from Qingshan Town with Su Yu. They had both been accepted as students at the martial arts training institute.
The two of them were childhood sweethearts, a golden boy and jade girl, a match made in heaven.
But after entering the martial arts training institute, Jiang Xueqing, who came from a small village, was shocked by the huge and flourishing world. She gradually became intoxicated by it.
With her fox-like beauty, it was inevitable that she would be pursued by the young nobles and geniuses.
Initially, she could still convince herself to stay true to herself and accompany Su Yu through the first year.
But gradually, she understood the cruelty of the world. She changed from an innocent little girl. She knew that Su Yu would not have a bright future. If he followed her, he would most likely suffer and become someone's slave.
Finally, the line of defense in her heart crumbled.
Two months ago, she completely cut off all ties with Su Yu and became the partner of the Duke of Qin's son, the junior duke Qin Feng.
Even though Jiang Xueqing abided by her duties as a girl from a good family and did not overstep the boundaries between a man and a woman, from then on, the two of them often accompanied each other. They were inseparable, becoming a celestial couple that everyone envied.
As for Su Yu, he became the laughing stock of the martial arts training institute.
Su Yu suffered a huge blow. He begged Jiang Xueqing many times to change her mind. He even knelt down and begged, losing all face. But he was coldly rejected by Jiang Xueqing.
Su Yu could not bear the tragedy of life and jumped into a lake to commit suicide. Coincidentally, Su Yu on Earth had a plane crash and his soul had transmigrated into the body of this pathetic and pitiful weakling.
The Duke of Qin saw that Su Yu was lost in his memories and thought that he could not bear to let go of his friendship with Jiang Xueqing. He sighed. "Feng-er is young and insensible. I am willing to compensate him for his mistakes. What do you want? Just tell me. But as his father, I hope that you can grant Feng-er his wish. He is serious about Miss Xueqing."
Hearing the words of the Duke of Qin, which seemed to come from the bottom of his heart, Su Yu secretly shook his head. This little trick might work on ordinary people, but it was useless against him.
You stole my girlfriend, and you want me to grant your wish? How was this an apology? This was clearly using his power to oppress others!
The Duke of Qin's attitude seemed gentle, but in reality, it was full of undisguised humiliation.
If it was the woman of the monarch or the emperor who caught his son's eye, would he, the Duke of Qin, dare to let the monarch give his woman to Qin Feng? He did not dare, because he could not afford to offend the monarch. He could only afford to offend a commoner like Su Yu!
Su Yu calmly shook his head, getting up to leave. He did not have any feelings for a practical girl like Jiang Xueqing. Even if the Duke of Qin did not use his power to oppress others, he did not intend to fight for her.
As for the compensation that the Duke of Qin had mentioned, although Su Yu lacked training resources, although he was a poor boy, and although he had nothing, he still had an unyielding will.
However, he still had a willpower that refused to admit defeat. He had not fallen to the point where he had to be pitied by others.
If he really accepted the Duke of Qin's charity today, then he would have lost his entire life. In front of them, Su Yu would never be able to raise his head again.
Jiang Xueqing understood Su Yu's personality. He was stubborn and did not want to admit defeat. Seeing that he was about to leave, she thought that he still did not want to give up. She lightly bit her silver teeth and took light steps forward. Her snow-like eyes were like the cold moon, "Su Yu! Please respect my choice! "
"Since it has come to this, I will make it clear. I hope that you will give up." Jiang Xueqing's eyes flashed with cruelty.
"Qin Feng is a junior duke, he will definitely be a pillar of the empire in the future. He can give me glory, splendor and wealth. Can a poor boy from a mountain village like you give me that?
"Qin Feng is a gold student. In the future, he will chase after the Holy King and stand above millions of people. He can give me a sense of security. Can a mere silver student like you give me that?
"Su Yu, accept the reality. I don't deny that you were once my love and the most dazzling genius in my heart. However, that was because I was too young and naive. The real world is cruel and real. I had no other choice!" Su Yu said.
Jiang Xueqing cut off the last shred of worry in her eyes. Her gaze on Su Yu gradually became distant, as if she was looking at a stranger. She lightly sighed, "Brother Feng is a good person. As long as you promise not to look for me in the future, he will do his best to compensate you. He will give you a few spirit elixirs to increase your cultivation level.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Xueqing took out a palm-sized crystal sculpture of a girl.
It was crystal clear and sparkled with a deep luster.
The most beautiful thing was the crystal sculpture of the girl. She was ethereal and beautiful like a fox fairy. She was as beautiful as a fairy and could cause anyone to be infatuated with her.
The sculpture of the girl was vivid and lifelike. It was exactly the same as the owner of the sculpture, Jiang Xueqing.
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