Chapter 3 Nie Tong

"Yun'er..."

Seeing her son effortlessly beat Nie Chao and Nie Chaoxing to the brink of death, Nie Ling stood rooted to the spot, her body stiffening, almost turning to stone.

Is this really my son, Nie Yun?

An early-stage Qi Cultivation Realm strength beating a peak Qi Cultivation Realm expert to near death... What's going on?

Nie Yun's personality, as his mother, she knew it best.

The family had a huge impact on him, making him resilient yet somewhat introverted. He was usually extremely cold, unwilling to talk to anyone. What's wrong with him today?

"Hehe, Mother, go back and rest early!"

Seeing her mother's expression, Nie Yun knew exactly what she was thinking and could only laugh helplessly.

The matter of his rebirth was too significant; he couldn't tell anyone, not even his mother. Nie Yun had to beat around the bush and send his mother, who was full of doubts, back to her room.

Following behind her, he noticed the additional white hair at her temples, and his eyes welled up.

In his previous life, his mother had worried so much about him and endured so much hardship, but he never saw it. Instead, he blamed her, truly acting like a scoundrel!

Mother, in my past life, I was useless and made you live a hard life, even falling off a cliff for me!

Mother, in my past life, I was foolish, causing you to worry constantly, and by the time I was forty, your hair was already white.

Mother, in my past life, I was ignorant, bringing great danger to the family, making you worry endlessly!

But, Mother, in this life, with me here, I will make you the happiest mother in the world! I will make you proud and honored!

Clenching his fists, Nie Yun made a vow in his heart.

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After settling his mother, Nie Yun returned to the courtyard.

Every blade of grass, every tree, every brick, and every stone in the courtyard matched his memories perfectly. The excitement of living two lives filled his chest.

"Whoosh whoosh!"

While recalling his past life, he heard a series of heavy sword winds from deep within the courtyard, as if someone was practicing sword techniques.

A young, innocent face flashed in his mind, and Nie Yun's heart tightened. He took large steps toward the direction of the sound.

In the farthest corner of the courtyard, a boy of about ten years old was holding a long sword, his gaze resolute, continuously thrusting with great speed. Each thrust produced a sizzling sound, as if sword qi was spreading.

The boy's sword skills were not weak, but his lower body showed no movement, as if it were stiff. Seeing this, Nie Yun felt a pang of sadness. It wasn't that the boy hadn't learned footwork; it was that at the age of three, he was bitten by a venomous snake, causing his meridians to congeal and his legs to petrify, making walking very difficult!

His uncle's son, Nie Tong!

Nie Tong's meridians were congealed, preventing him from cultivating a Qi Sea, but he didn't give up. He started secretly practicing sword techniques at the age of six. Each thrust of the long sword he made just now was powered by pure muscle strength! For a nine-year-old child to be able to practice sword techniques to this level using only muscle strength, how much determination did it require?

"Ahh, Big Brother Nie Yun, I was wrong, I won't dare to practice anymore, I'll leave right away..."

Seemingly hearing the commotion behind him, Nie Tong turned his head and saw Nie Yun. His face immediately changed, and he trembled, hiding the sword and breaking out in a sweat.

Seeing Nie Tong's actions, Nie Yun felt a sharp pain in his heart.

The way he treated Nie Tong in his past life was probably the most scoundrel-like thing he did—cursing him as a waste and forbidding him from practicing!

In his past life, he believed that someone who couldn't cultivate a Qi Sea was useless to the family, and practicing would only waste resources. Every time he saw Nie Tong, he would harshly scold him and even physically punish him. As a result, Nie Tong practiced in secret, and whenever he was discovered, he would be terrified, fearing reprimand.

This continued until the great disaster of the demon race!

His father was killed, and he was disheartened, deciding to die with the demons. It was Nie Tong who saved him!

At that time, Nie Tong's legs were stiff, and every step was very difficult, but he wielded his sword like the wind, each strike killing a demon. His eyes were resolute and cold, and no matter how many demons came, his expression never changed!

All the demons were killed, and just as he was rejoicing, Nie Tong collapsed heavily on the ground.

Only then did he realize that Nie Tong had suffered 137 sword wounds, his life force already gone. He had only managed to hold on until the end by sheer willpower!

"Brother, I'm not a waste, I... I'm still useful!"

These were his last words, and the only words he had spoken to him in the years since he started practicing sword techniques!

After saying that, he passed away, and no matter how Nie Yun screamed in anguish, he didn't move again!

He was only 15 years old that year!

"Nie Tong!"

The past seemed to be right in front of him, and the pain in his heart was intense. Nie Yun walked forward, hugging the young boy, tears streaming down his face. It was him, it was him!

Although his appearance was still young, the resolute look in his eyes had not changed. This was the brother who, to save him, had suffered 137 sword wounds in the demon horde without uttering a single cry of pain!

"Big Brother Nie Yun, I was wrong, I know I'm a waste, I can't practice, I won't dare to do it again..."

"You're not a waste, it's my fault!" Nie Yun's heart ached as if being cut by a knife!

I'm a scoundrel, the biggest scoundrel in the world!

If not for that time, he would never have known how much sweat and blood his brother had shed in secret. If not for that time, he would never have known how much effort his brother had put in for that one word, "waste"!

Brother, you're not a waste, it's me who was blinded! It's me who was foolish! It's me who couldn't see the good in you!

"Big Brother Nie Yun..."

In the past, whenever he saw his brother, he would scold him, but today, he suddenly hugged him and said it was all his fault. Nie Tong was stunned, unable to react!

"Nie Tong, from today on, you can practice freely. If you have any questions, I can teach you personally!"

Realizing he was acting out of character due to his two lifetimes of memories, Nie Yun released the boy and stated his decision.

"Can I practice freely? Big Brother won't scold me anymore?" The boy's eyes lit up, his bright gaze as clear as it was three hundred years ago in his memory.

"Yes!" Nie Yun nodded firmly.

"Great!" Excitement made his whole body tremble, and the boy hugged Nie Yun. "Long live Big Brother, thank you, Big Brother!"

"Hehe!" Seeing him so happy, Nie Yun's slightly sad mood improved greatly. Indeed, the past life was over. Since he had been reborn, he must live this life to the fullest. His brother died for him in the past life; he must not let him repeat that mistake in this life!

Thinking of this, Nie Yun smiled. "Nie Tong, I have a cultivation technique called the 'Lingxi Body Refinement Technique.' You can practice it without opening a Qi Sea. I'll copy it for you in the next few days. As long as you practice diligently, your legs... will definitely recover their freedom!"

"Can my legs recover? Big Brother, you... are sure?"

Nie Tong felt a loud boom in his head. His resolute eyes suddenly lifted, looking at his brother with disbelief.

"Sure!" Nie Yun nodded.

In his past life, after his brother died, he always wondered why he could burst with such strong power without a Qi Sea. It wasn't until later, when he received a legacy and broadened his horizons, that he understood. His brother's years of hard practice had already ingrained a firm belief in his life, and the sword techniques he practiced were in line with the methods of the demon race!

The demon race was a more noble race than the demon race, with naturally powerful bodies far surpassing humans. Nie Tong, unable to cultivate a Qi Sea, practiced sword techniques day and night, unintentionally taking the path of muscle cultivation!

Back then, he was exploring on his own without any techniques, but this 'Lingxi Body Refinement Technique' was a supreme method of the demon race, as precious as the 'Ninefold Nirvana Technique.' As long as he passed this method to him, he could definitely clear the residual snake venom in his body and recover his legs! The 'Lingxi Body Refinement Technique' and the 'Ninefold Nirvana Technique' were the two major techniques that made him famous in his past life, and he had never passed them on to anyone. Now that he could see his brother again in this life, he had no regrets, and passing them on to him was no problem.

"Big Brother..."

Seeing his brother's changed attitude and the great promise he made, Nie Tong's eyes welled up, and he secretly vowed that if his legs could really be cured, he would treat his brother well, no matter what!

"Alright, practice well and strive for achievement. When the time comes, we will roam the world together and slay all the demons!" Nie Yun laughed heartily.

"Roam the world together, slay all the demons. Yes, Big Brother, I won't let you down!"

Nie Tong's eyes sparkled, and the blood in his body boiled!

Ever since he was a child, Nie Tong had been disabled, and no one in the family or the branch respected him. Now, Big Brother Nie Yun not only said he could cure his leg injuries but also wanted to take him to roam the world. How could he not be excited?

"By the way, Nie Tong, didn't your sister always keep watch for you to prevent me from discovering your practice? Why isn't she here today?"

Nie Yun asked with a smile.

The sister he mentioned was his eldest uncle's daughter, Nie Xiaofeng.

His branch was passed down by his grandfather, Nie Tian. His father's generation included his eldest uncle, his father, and his uncle. His eldest uncle and his uncle had both passed away, leaving behind a daughter and a son, Nie Xiaofeng and Nie Tong.

"Yesterday, Sister heard from a back channel that Nie Chao had already received the family's punishment order. She left at dawn and hasn't returned yet!"

Nie Tong scratched his head and said.

The family's punishment order was issued by the family's Elder Council. It usually took time to receive and issue the order, so it was normal to know in advance.

"You said Sister left at dawn?"

Hearing this, Nie Yun's face turned red, as if struck by a heavy blow, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

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