Young Master in Flower City

Returning to the room, Hong Yiyi bit her collar gently, not daring to look up at Xiao Tianyu. She felt suddenly inferior in front of him, just because she could not shake off the memory of Hong Yuan’s earlier humiliation outside.

Of course, she would never hate her brother, because it was all for her. What she hated was why some people are born superior, bathed in glory, destined to be the protagonists of this world.

She felt somewhat unwilling in her heart, especially thinking of the recent scene, she hated this world even more.

Her parents died of poisoning when she was young. On her mother’s deathbed, she was born, and because her mother was poisoned, she was born with an innate poison, incurable, with only a nineteen-year lifespan. She was already sixteen now, with just three years to live.

For her, her brother sold off family assets, seeking renowned doctors all over. A master once said that only a person with profound Daoist skills could expel the poison from her body and dissolve it, but for the one who helps her, it would be greatly exhausting.

However, looking at Ice Sea City, as that master said, only the City Lord had that capability, but they were not acquainted, and the City Lord was unattainable and aloof. How could he consume his Daoist Skill for a dying ant?

For her, the triennial Wind Cloud Banquet might be an opportunity, but could Hong Yuan really make it into the top three? Impossible.

Even if it was impossible, Hong Yuan was still unwilling to give up for her. Hong Yiyi did not stop him because she knew Hong Yuan’s temper too well; even if she tried to stop him, it would be in vain. Hong Yuan would definitely participate in the Wind Cloud Banquet.

If it weren’t for the competition at the Wind Cloud Banquet, her brother would not have humbled himself like this in front of the Fang siblings. This was all for her, Hong Yiyi, and so, she hated this world. Why can’t everyone be equal?

Martial Arts prevail, it has always been so. Some people inherit powerful gifts from their parents at birth, becoming the protagonists of this world, while others are born as slaves and servants, like the Hong siblings.

Finally, she raised her beautiful eyes, gazing at the handsome young man opposite, and said, "Do you look down on my brother?"

"Not at all!" Xiao Tianyu smiled slightly. He had no disdain for Hong Yuan; on the contrary, he admired him. It takes immense courage for a man to humble himself for his sister.

In fact, Xiao Tianyu wondered, if he switched roles and Xiao Ziyan were Hong Yiyi, would he do the same, dropping all his dignity for his sister?

Even Xiao Tianyu could not be sure if he could do as Hong Yuan did.

Of course, since the situation hadn’t befallen Xiao Tianyu, he was uncertain about everything.

"Really?" Hong Yiyi’s beautiful eyes flashed. Xiao Tianyu nodded firmly, "I also have a sister, once cherished dearly, so I understand Hong’s difficulties. To me, from the bottom of my heart, I admire Brother Hong!"

Pfft~

She laughed.

Hearing Xiao Tianyu’s comforting words, Hong Yiyi laughed sweetly, seeming less restrained. Perhaps from now on, she no longer saw Xiao Tianyu as an outsider, and naturally, there was not that much barrier.

"Brother Xiao!" Hong Yiyi’s beautiful eyes twinkled, "Can I call you Brother Xiao from now on?"

"Of course!" Xiao Tianyu smiled gently, "In this world, I am still your family. Your issues are my issues; I will find a way to help you expel the poison!"

"Thank you, Brother Xiao!" Hong Yiyi’s eyes shimmered. Even though she knew this was only Xiao Tianyu’s way of comforting her, it was warming. At least there was one more person in this world who cared and loved her, and even if she were to die in three years, it would suffice.

Destiny is as such, it cannot be forced.

Looking at Hong Yiyi’s pale face, Xiao Tianyu felt a complex mix of emotions. They were the first two people he met upon arriving in the Firmament World, and the deep bond between the siblings was destined to be etched in Xiao Tianyu’s memory.

Years later, when Xiao Tianyu stood at the pinnacle of the Firmament, becoming a legend among the younger generation, he still remembered the siblings. Of course, that is a story for another time, set far off in the future.

"Brother Xiao, I’m going to rest now!" Hong Yiyi got up, and Xiao Tianyu nodded.

Just as Hong Yiyi was about to open the door, Hong Yuan entered, showing an excited expression. He said to Xiao Tianyu, "Brother Xiao, why have you returned?"

"Brother Hong, is something the matter?" Xiao Tianyu asked.

"It’s been settled; the Fang brothers agreed to let us attempt the trial. If we can pass, we have a chance to participate in the Wind Cloud Banquet!" Hong Yuan’s face revealed undisguised excitement, seemingly finding nothing wrong with his earlier humbling behavior.

Perhaps, over the years, he had grown accustomed to it.

"Many thanks to Brother Hong!" Xiao Tianyu cupped his fist in gratitude, quite courteously.

"No need, we are all brothers within the Four Seas. Meeting Brother Xiao here is a fate, isn’t it?" Hong Yuan seemed carefree, evidently someone who loved making friends.

Meanwhile, next to them, Hong Yiyi bit her collar without speaking. How could she not know that Hong Yuan had begged for this opportunity? She just didn’t want to hurt Hong Yuan’s pride.

"Brother!" Finally, Hong Yiyi spoke inexplicably, "Thank you!"

Huh?

Upon hearing this, Hong Yuan was briefly stunned, then said, "You are my sister, why thank me? It’s what I ought to do; what irritates me is that with my limited ability, you have to suffer alongside me!"

As soon as these words were out, Hong Yiyi felt a wave of sourness in her heart, yet she still forced a smile, "Yes, you are my brother, why thank you!"

This girl, what’s gotten into her today? Hong Yuan was puzzled, so he shot a glance at Xiao Tianyu, who shrugged, signaling he didn’t know either.

Xiao Tianyu naturally wouldn’t tell Hong Yuan what Hong Yiyi had said earlier.

Hong Yuan chuckled, not minding.

He said, "The map Brother Xiao wants, the Fang Family indeed has it, but it’s hard to obtain. If Brother Xiao miraculously makes it into the top ten, maybe you can request it, but the top ten is exceedingly difficult!"

"I know!" Xiao Tianyu nodded.

Xiao Tianyu said, "I’ll give it a try!"

Although confident in his Martial Arts talent, in this unfamiliar Firmament World, he needed to be more cautious, especially since he was new and knew nothing of the Firmament’s prodigies.

"Alright then!" Hong Yuan nodded and, seeing the hour was late, left Xiao Tianyu’s room with Hong Yiyi.

These days, Xiao Tianyu stayed at the inn without leaving because it was safeguarded by a Spirit Gathering Array. The Spiritual Qi was much denser here than outside, a rare Cultivation Holy Land, so naturally, Xiao Tianyu would not waste this opportunity.

However, during his cultivation these days, he felt quite sentimental. With his current cultivation, he was unrivaled across the Primordial Universe, never having thought of cultivating before, but now he had to.

Moreover, in this vast Firmament World, his Divine Level Seventh Layer was at the bottom.

Through Hong Yuan, he learned about the cultivation realms of the Firmament World. Divine Level was everywhere in Ice Sea City, nothing special; even Divine Separation Stage experts were not uncommon.