Chapter 1: Feng Hao

In the vast Heavenly Martial Continent, strength is revered above all!

The Western Lan Kingdom is located at one corner of the vast continent. However, due to its proximity to the Magic Beast Mountain Range, it is rich in resources. After all, whether it's the magic crystals within the bodies of magic beasts or their hides, they are valuable items that are in high demand across the vast continent.

Yulan City, a medium-sized city in the Western Lan Kingdom, is situated right next to the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Because of this, it has often been attacked by magic beasts.

Outside Yulan City, on a small hill.

Feng Hao stood under a red-leafed tree on the hill. He looked around, seemingly waiting for someone to arrive. Perhaps thinking of the person, his eyes showed a hint of tenderness.

As the sun set, no one still came, and Feng Hao began to pace restlessly under the tree, the tenderness in his eyes turning to anxiety.

It wasn't until the sky was filled with red clouds that a light, butterfly-like figure ran out from the main gate of Yulan City.

"Big Brother Hao!"

A clear and melodious voice, like the sound of a mountain stream, instantly calmed Feng Hao's restless heart, and a smile curved at the corners of his mouth.

The girl before him was the one he had been waiting for, Wan Xin.

Wan Xin was only eleven years old, a year younger than Feng Hao. She wore a dress with floral patterns. Although young, her face was already very delicate, and her large, watery eyes made her look very cute.

Moreover, Wan Xin's background was not simple. She was the daughter of the head of the Wan family, one of the four major families in Yulan City, and her status was equivalent to that of a little princess in the Wan family.

"I'm late, hehe."

Wan Xin ran up, naturally took Feng Hao's arm, and shook it, her watery eyes looking up at him as if begging for his forgiveness.

"You!"

Feng Hao gently tapped the girl's nose, without any intention of scolding her.

Speaking of why Wan Xin was so close to Feng Hao, it was because of an incident four years ago. That day, Wan Xin had secretly slipped out to play and encountered a venomous snake under the red-leafed tree. Fortunately, Feng Hao arrived in time to save her. Since then, every time Feng Hao came to this place, Wan Xin would also run over.

Thus, over the four years, the two children's relationship had become very close.

"It's just that a strange person came to our house and insisted on taking me as a disciple, so I couldn't get away."

Wan Xin pouted.

"Taking you as a disciple?"

Feng Hao was slightly stunned and asked in surprise, "Does your father agree?"

The Wan family was one of the four major families in Yulan City, and anyone who came to take a disciple must not be an ordinary person.

"My father, he's more than happy."

Speaking of this, Wan Xin felt a bit resentful, and her face drooped.

"I see."

Feng Hao responded lightly, falling into a brief contemplation.

He was also a member of the Feng family, one of the four major families. Hearing the girl's words, he understood that a powerful person must have recognized the girl's talent and thus decided to take her as a disciple.

"Xin'er, agree to that person!"

This was a great opportunity for the girl, but Feng Hao felt a sourness in his heart, a feeling he couldn't quite describe.

Before the two children could chat much, two figures darted out from the city gate.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The two figures appeared in front of the two children.

Feng Hao naturally shielded Wan Xin behind him, looking at the newcomers with caution.

"Father, why are you here?"

Wan Xin peeked out from behind Feng Hao, calling softly.

The newcomer was none other than Wan Shuo, the head of the Wan family.

"Do you still dare to say? Come over quickly!"

Wan Shuo glared and directly scolded her.

"Okay."

Wan Xin responded, slowly moving her small steps out from behind Feng Hao, and was pulled over by Wan Shuo.

"Father, you hurt me!"

Wan Xin looked at her father, who usually doted on her, with a sense of grievance, not understanding why he was being so rough.

"Hmph!"

Wan Shuo snorted, ignoring her, and his eyes were fixed on Feng Hao.

"Uh..."

Feng Hao stood there, being scrutinized by the two, not knowing what to say.

Moreover, he felt a strong pressure from Wan Shuo, making him dare not even breathe heavily. When his gaze turned to the second person, his heart almost froze instantly.

This was a cold woman, dressed in a tight white dress, with a fierce and beautiful face, making people feel as if they were in the middle of winter.

"So scary!"

Although he didn't know who this woman was, Feng Hao felt that her cultivation must be even higher than Wan Shuo's.

"Who is this person?"

Feng Hao couldn't remember such a powerful person in Yulan City.

"Are you the Feng Hao of the Feng family?"

After scanning the young man in front of him, Wan Shuo slowly asked.

Feng Hao, the son of Feng Chen, the head of the Feng family, one of the four major families in Yulan City, was somewhat well-known in the city, but not for a good reason.

Two words to describe him: mediocrity!

Originally, Wan Shuo didn't want to interfere in the matter between Wan Xin and Feng Hao, but now, a significant opportunity had arisen, leading him to directly exclude Feng Hao.

"Yes."

Feng Hao answered honestly.

"Stop纠缠 (bothering) my Xin'er from now on."

Wan Shuo said coldly, his words carrying an unrefusable tone.

"What?"

The two children were stunned, looking at him.

"Go!"

He grabbed Wan Xin and walked toward Yulan City.

The cold woman didn't say anything, just gave Feng Hao a cold glance, and then floated away.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!..."

The night wind rustled the leaves of the red-leafed tree, and the young man stood alone under the tree.

"Bang!"

His fist hit the tree trunk.

"Strength again!"

Feng Hao bit his lower lip, letting the salty taste spread in his mouth.

In the vast Heavenly Martial Continent, strength is revered above all. Without strength, one is destined to be bullied and ridiculed.

"Why is it like this?"

As the son of the head of the Feng family and the next head of the Feng family, he was the only one among his peers who could enjoy the purification and conditioning of spiritual medicines. However, his performance was far from satisfactory.

Spiritual medicines are extremely precious resources, and only families like the Feng family can afford to use them for their children. But even then, they could only afford to supply him alone, as Feng Hao was to become the head of the Feng family.

At just twelve years old, he was already a mid-level third-rank martial disciple, which wasn't too bad. However, due to the conditioning of the spiritual medicines, being only a third-rank martial disciple was unacceptable. Compared to the heirs of the other three families, he was a full rank behind, not only making him a laughingstock but also causing the Feng family's status in Yulan City to plummet.

Because of this, Feng Chen's position as the head of the Feng family became unstable, and the elders of the family strongly demanded a change in the successor and the cessation of Feng Hao's spiritual medicines.

However, no one knew that Feng Hao had never truly benefited from the spiritual medicines. His body was like a bottomless pit, endlessly consuming the effects of the medicines, leading to his current bitter situation.