Jiangyuan City is located in the west of the Taibai Kingdom and is quite prosperous.
It is late at night now, and except for the occasional sound of the clock, everything is silent. However, in the east city of Jiangyuan City, a house with an extremely large area is brightly lit, and some maids can be seen in the distance.
, servants were running around, making it quite lively.
Occasionally, people pass by this house. After looking inside, they are no longer surprised, because today is the day when the Shen family, one of the three major families in Jiangyuan City, holds a family banquet.
As one of the three major families in Jiangyuan City, the Shen family is very powerful, so at the end of each month, the head of the family will hold a big banquet, and all the direct disciples of the family will go there. During the banquet, no foreign affairs will be discussed, only family affairs.
, it is a rare warm moment for these big families.
But while the sound of people drinking and drinking echoed in the huge house, there was one place that was so out of place. There was no warm atmosphere of family reunion, no bright lights, only coldness and silence.
A small woodshed is located alone in a corner of the house. If it weren't for the occasional flicker of candlelight, people would almost forget its existence.
The woodshed is naturally a place where firewood is piled, but the difference is that sitting on top of the firewood is a young man.
The boy's appearance is quite delicate, but even though he is sixteen or seventeen years old, he still has a childishness and youthfulness that cannot be eradicated at this age. But what is surprising is that although the boy's appearance is childish, his movements and gestures show that he is very similar to him.
A temperament that is definitely not suitable for this age.
Maturity and stability, especially the occasional flash of sharpness in the young man's eyes, are even more surprising.
His name is Shen Li, and he is also a member of the Shen family, even a direct descendant of the Shen family. However, it is ironic that he is alone in this dark woodshed during the family banquet.
Shen Li didn't seem to care much about all this, or he had already taken it lightly.
Among all the words that describe misfortunes, the one that is most commonly used is nothing but ups and downs. And using this word to describe Shen Li can be said to be the most appropriate word.
Shen Li's father has a high status in the family. In addition, although the Shen family is known as one of the three major families, it is in a rather embarrassing situation and may be in danger of being annexed by the other two families at any time.
Therefore, Shen Li's birth attracted the attention of almost everyone in the family, and Shen Li seemed to live up to expectations. When he was born, there was a strange phenomenon from the sky. Clouds moved in all directions, and a sky suddenly appeared. The night sky was dotted with stars, and the stars were shining brightly.
There are thousands of rays of rays of light gathering towards the Shen family, creating a magnificent scene.
This world is a world where martial arts is respected. People are born with the ability to practice martial arts, and a person's strength in martial arts will also determine his or her identity and status.
According to legend, those who are born with visions of heaven and earth must be unparalleled talents, and their future achievements will be limitless. Therefore, Shen Li's birth carried everyone's hopes, but after that, something shocking happened to everyone.
Well, not only is Shen Li not a genius in cultivation, his cultivation speed is even lower than that of an ordinary branch disciple.
As a result, Shen Li was knocked down from the sky. And such a person, a person who made such a big joke to everyone, a person who disappointed everyone in the family, what will he face?
Over the past ten years, Shen Li has experienced great joys and sorrows in life. From people's admiration and praise for him when he was a child, to the ridicule and rolling eyes later, Shen Li has almost tasted the warmth and warmth of the world.
"What a genius... I don't know how much effort the family has put into him over the years, and how much resources have been spent on him, but what happened in the end? Ha, he is such a proud genius!"
"What kind of genius? He has brought shame to the family! Fortunately, we valued him so much before, but what about him? He is not even as good as an ordinary person. A scum like this should be expelled!"
"The scum of the family, the black sheep. Keeping such a person will only lead other young people to bad things. It is better to just throw him into the wilderness and let him fend for himself!"
"Trash, a trash that makes everyone in the family unable to hold their heads high, I really don't know how you still have the nerve to live in this world!"
Over the years, Shen Li has heard such words many times. From the anger before, Shen Li gradually became calm and indifferent.
Shen Li has always chosen to remain silent in response to the abuse and ridicule from his family, but behind his silence is an unimaginable forbearance and forge ahead. He believes that one day, he will use his absolute strength to crush all Ridicule and abuse make those who ridicule you hide your face and retreat, not daring to stand in front of you anymore.
However, this experience made Shen Li, a young man, grow up quickly. He has a temperament and a mind that is far beyond that of his peers. He became more calm and indifferent amidst ridicule and even abuse. Moreover, under the influence of his father, With the help of others, he began to help his father manage the family business at a young age, and showed extraordinary talent and wisdom.
At today's family dinner, Shen Li's father did not arrive due to work, and Shen Li attended on his father's behalf. But during the banquet, one of Shen Li's cousins suddenly proposed to the head of the family, Shen Li's grandfather. The reason for the request to occupy Shen Li's father's family property is that Shen Li's lineage has been cut off and is dragging down the family.
Shen Li was a young man after all, so he couldn't help but sneer at him, which made his uncle Lei Lei furious and insisted on punishing Shen Li severely. Others also agreed, and the head of the family had no choice but to imprison Shen Li in this prison. In the room.
"Why..."
Shen Li let out a long sigh. Although he had developed an indifferent temperament over the years, he was still only a seventeen-year-old boy after all, so he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in such a situation.
"Squeak..."
At this moment, there was a sudden sound from the old wooden door. Shen Li suddenly turned his head and shouted: "Who?"
"it's me..."
A tender call like an oriole came, and a figure had already nimbly slipped in through the crack in the door and stood in front of Shen Li.
"Wan'er?"
Only then did Shen Li see this person's appearance clearly and was very surprised.
This is a girl about fourteen or fifteen years old, with bright eyes, white teeth, and charming face. Her pink makeup and jade face are particularly pitiful. Especially her pair of eyes, which are bright and clear, as bright as stars, are even more beautiful. She is elegant and refined.
"Look, Master, I'm here to bring you something to eat..." The girl smiled brightly, took out an oil paper bag from her back, opened it gently, and found a roast chicken and two big steamed buns inside.
This girl's name is Lin Wan'er. She is the daughter of Shen Li, the Lin steward. She grew up with Shen Li and has a close relationship. This time, she secretly brought him food because she was afraid that Shen Li would starve.
"Wan'er..." Looking at the food in front of him and Lin Wan'er's little hands that were dirty from carrying the oil paper bag all the way, Shen Li was suddenly moved. Especially looking at the girl's pure eyes, Shen Li was even more moved. It feels like I am not alone in this world.
"Eat quickly, don't let it get cold..." Lin Wan'er smiled sweetly, clasping her little hands behind her back and saying softly.
"Um..."
Shen Li nodded and sat down cross-legged. In fact, he was really hungry after such a long time, so he didn't care about his appearance and started to eat hungrily.
Watching Shen Li devouring his food, Lin Wan'er squatted aside, holding her chin cutely with both hands, narrowing her eyes and smiling lightly.
"By the way, there are people guarding the outside. How did you get in?" Shen Li suddenly raised his head and asked.
"I...when I came here, I specially brought some more wine and meat, and then gave it to the guards who were watching the door. I said it was a reward from the master. Of course, they went to drink happily. How about it? Am I smart?" Lin Wan'er raised her head proudly and replied to Shen Li triumphantly.
"Smart... My Wan'er is the smartest." Shen Li gently scratched the girl's nose with his finger and said with a smile.
"Hmph..." Lin Wan'er was very proud of Shen Li's praise for him, but she was also very dissatisfied with Shen Li's use of his fingers to scratch her nose, so she hummed.
"Ha ha..."
Shen Li is three years older than Lin Wan'er. It can be said that he has watched her grow up. In addition, the two live together every day, so their relationship is very close. Shen Li regards her as his own sister and takes good care of her. .
The two chatted happily. Because Lin Wan'er had been very attached to Shen Li since childhood, she seemed particularly excited. Shen Li also enjoyed this simple emotion, without cynicism or pressure from life.
However, no matter how happy the time is, it will eventually pass. Looking at the sky, Shen Li said to Lin Wan'er: "Okay, it's time for the banquet to break up. You should go back quickly, lest everyone can't find you and feel worried." suspect."
"Okay, young master, don't be afraid if you are here alone..." Lin Waner said reluctantly.
"Okay, what do I have to be afraid of? Let's go quickly..." Shen Li couldn't help laughing and rubbed Lin Wan'er's little head.
"Goodbye, young master..." Lin Wan'er bit her teeth lightly, said goodbye, then reluctantly opened the wooden door and left quietly.
After hearing the footsteps gradually disappear, Shen Li let out a long sigh and sat back on the ground again.
"What a wonderful girl. Unfortunately, I am in a very difficult situation now and have no ability to do anything to help her. Alas..."
As the Shen family's family banquet ended, the huge house began to become quiet, the lights were extinguished everywhere, and night seemed to have really fallen.
The next day, the sun rose high, and the dazzling light shone on Shen Li's face through the broken window. Shen Li woke up with a subconscious movement.
Because he was still in the woodshed, Shen Li could not leave. After dispelling his sleepiness slightly, Shen Li started a new day of practice.
Although Shen Li practiced slowly, he worked extremely hard. Although fate played a big joke on him, he was still willing to believe that hard work pays off. As long as he works hard, he will succeed one day.
This is a world where martial arts is respected, and after thousands of years of inheritance, people have also developed their own cultivation system. In Shen Li's understanding, there are two major realms of division in the strength of warriors.
The first big realm is called the First Martial Realm, which is divided into nine stages, which represent nine small realms. After the First Martial Realm is completed, the warrior can make greater breakthroughs and reach the powerful True Martial Realm.
But for Shen Li, a realm like the True Martial Realm is almost a myth. Even in his Shen family, there is only one True Martial Realm strongman like the head of the family.
The initial martial arts realm, as the name suggests, is the realm for those who have just come into contact with martial arts. It can be divided into three stages. Each of the three smaller realms is a stage. There is a huge gap between each stage.
From the first to the third level of the initial martial arts realm, it is about simple exercises and strengthening the body. Most civilians are in this stage. From the fourth to the sixth level, the warriors practice their strength and begin to master basic combat skills. From the seventh stage to the ninth stage, one can truly enter the ranks of masters. They can start to practice physical training, generate internal energy, and exert powerful power. Masters at this level can be said to be the elites of the three major families in Jiangyuan City.
And Shen Li is now at the fifth level of Chuwu Realm. Originally, this was normal for a seventeen-year-old boy, but the key point is that Shen Li is different from others. He has been called a genius since he was born. Name, because of this state, he suffered a lot of cynicism from people. What's even more exaggerated is that he has stayed at the fifth-dan state for two years. No matter how hard he tried in the past two years, he could never break through to the sixth-dan state. !
"Master, Master..."
At this moment, a hurried exclamation suddenly came from outside the door. Immediately afterwards, a person pushed open the wooden door and came to Shen Li. It turned out to be a servant of his Shen family.
"What's wrong?" Shen Li asked with a frown.
"No...it's not good!" The servant looked panicked and couldn't speak clearly: "Wan'er let...let a group of evil people capture her!"
"What?"
Shen Li stood up suddenly, his eyes like daggers, and shouted in shock.
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