NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1.1: Fallen Genius
“Dou Zhi (Battle Disciple, 1st Level), 3 Star!”
Next to the magic stone tablet that are used to test the cultivation realm of those who placed their hand to it, a middle-aged man slowly announced the result, his eyes revealing deep regret and sadness.
The crowd below the stage also began to whisper amongst each other, all of their tones are filled with regret and sadness.
“He’s still at the same level as last year…”
“How unfortunate, He was once a genius…”
“Sheesh, so it’s true of the saying that heaven is jealous of talented individuals…”
The audience murmured and discussed among themselves, while the three elders sitting on the high platform also looked at Xiao Yan in front of the magic stone tablet with regret and sadness.
“What on earth has happened to this child…”
The elder sighed deeply. Xiao Yan, who was once a genius young man, was admired by the entire Xiao clan, but for some unknown reason, he had fallen into this predicament.
Xiao Zhan, his father and also the clan leader, who is sitting on the side, also looked sad.
His son, Xiao Yan, not only had the talent that made the entire Wutan City envious of, he also had an excellent personality that made many people like him, he was humble, sincere, and had excellent interpersonal skills. He treated everyone equally and kindly. He could have been a rising star in Wutan City.
Compared to the regret that is shown by the people around him, Xiao Yan, the person in question, was not too discouraged, but only frowned slightly.
What was wrong with his body?
At this moment, someone suddenly hugged Xiao Yan and comforted him with a smile.
“Don’t be sad, Xiao Yan~ Believe in yourself, I’m sure you will find a way to solve this predicament in the future.”
Xiao Yan turned his head to see a young man who was the same age as him standing beside him, with deep concern in his eyes.
This person is Xiao Ning, the son of Xiao clan oldest elders, and is also one of his cousins.
“Well~ I’m not that sad about it myself~” Xiao Yan shrugged lightly, revealing his own nonchalance. Seeing this, Xiao Ning also let go of his worry and patted Xiao Yan heavily on the shoulder.
“That’s right~ A man should always be calm and be calm to overcome many difficulties.” Xiao Ning leaned into Xiao Yan’s ear and grinned. “Come on, my dearest cousin, let’s go have fun at Ningchun Tower (Name of a brothel), I heard they have some new girls, the cost is in my tab.”
“Um… Xiao Ning, I’m still underage.”
“What’s wrong with being underage? Can’t we have fun at this age? Let me tell you, in life, we should enjoy it while we can and not care about those old rules…”
“Xiao Ning~”
Suddenly, two cold and eerie voices came from behind Xiao Ning, causing him to shiver. He quickly turned around and saw two young girls with a dangerous smile on their faces, staring at him with black expressions.
They were Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er, Xiao Ning’s cousins who were from the same family as Xiao Yan.
Looking at the terrifying appearance of the two despite their beauty, Xiao Ning instantly became afraid and quickly let go of Xiao Yan, waving his hand in panic.
“Uh, well! My test is already over! I’ll go down first!”
After speaking, Xiao Ning quickly jumped down from the testing platform and disappeared into the crowd, leaving Xiao Yan speechless.
Seeing Xiao Ning leave, the expressions of Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er softened. Xiao Mei stood with her hands on her hips, pointing at Xiao Yan with dissatisfaction.
“Cousin Xiao Yan! Stay away from that guy Xiao Ning in the future! He’s always up to something bad!”
However, Xiao Xun’er didn’t warn Xiao Yan about anything and just smiled while asking in a low voice.
“Brother Xiao Yan, have you been to that place called the ‘Ningchun Tower’?”
Dangerous!
Very dangerous!!!
Seeing Xiao Xun’er’s expression, Xiao Yan quickly shook his head and denied it.
“No! Absolutely not! I don’t even have enough time to finish my exercise every day, how could I have the time to go to a place like that?!”
After speaking, Xiao Yan quickly jumped down from the testing platform and left them with a parting remark.
“You two continue with the test! I’m leaving first!”
Disappearing like a wisp of smoke, Xiao Yan ran out of the courtyard with cold sweat all over his back. Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er looked at his departing figure, feeling helpless, and turned around to continue their Dou Qi test.
“Dou Zhi, 7 Star!”
“Dou Zhi, 9 Star!”
Just as Xiao Yan had stepped out of the courtyard, he heard the announcement from behind, and his expression fell slightly.
Sometimes, no matter how open-minded you are, there are things that you just can’t get over in your heart.
“Phew~ Those two girls are really scary.”
Just then, Xiao Ning, who had just left, appeared next to Xiao Yan again and glanced at Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun Er on the testing platform with lingering fear.
It seems that in the future, when hanging out with Xiao Yan, he will have to be more careful.
“Ah~ Popular people are always more troublesome, don’t you think so, Cousin Xiao Yan~” Xiao Ning patted Xiao Yan’s back and then hugged his neck, “Let’s go! While they’re not looking, Cousin will take you to the Ning Chun Tower!”
Without waiting for Xiao Yan to object, Xiao Ning took him away from the Xiao family courtyard and headed towards Ning Chun Tower.
Xiao Yan didn’t resist too much because he knew that his cousin was trying to make him happy, and he didn’t want to refuse this kindness. Moreover, he was actually quite interested in the Ning Chun Tower that he had never been to before.
Crossing the bustling streets, Xiao Ning brought Xiao Yan to the city center of WWutan City and arrived at the Ning Chun Tower he had mentioned.
As soon as they stepped through the door, a mature and beautiful woman greeted them, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Xiao Ning, and her tone becoming very warm.