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Chapter 38: The villain uncovered a shocking secret that could ruin the protagonist’s family.

“It’s not?”

Qin Yu was stunned.

That was clearly the reward he had just received, so how had it suddenly become something Ning Bei had lost?

Were they not bullying an honest man?

“Still denying it? Beat him.”

Without another word, Wang Teng and the others rushed in and kicked and punched him.

“Ahhh…” Qin Yu curled up on the ground under the beating and begged repeatedly, “Stop… don’t hit me… please stop, I really didn’t steal!”

“You are only a part-time disciple; if you didn’t steal, where did you get Essence Convergence Pills and a Origin Pill?”

“I…”

The question stumped Qin Yu.

He could not possibly admit he had gained them by betraying the academy.

Otherwise this would be more than a simple beating.

At that moment Qin Yu could only hope the black-clad man would step out and teach these brutes a lesson.

Yet the man in black had no wish to reveal himself, so he tossed out a bottle of healing medicine and turned away.

“So you are still talking tough? Today we won’t stop until you confess.”

“D-don’t hit me… I’ll confess, all right?”

“No, unless you also tell us exactly how you stole them.”

Qin Yu: “???”

…

In the academy’s core sector.

“Senior Brother Ning, Qin Yu has admitted he stole the pills.”

Wang Teng handed over the spoils and added, “He said he slipped into your room during the banquet and found them under the bed.”

“He said that?” Ning Bei looked surprised.

Zhao Ming echoed, “Yes. He refused to admit it at first, so we kept hitting him until he described the process himself.”

“Ha~”

Ning Bei could not help laughing.

Good grief, that confession was beaten out of him.

He could even picture Qin Yu making up the story, probably already beaten until he had no temper left and only wanted it over with.

That Child of Destiny would probably toss and turn all night.

In the end Ning Bei only kept the Origin Pill and returned the four Essence Convergence Pills to Wang Teng and Zhao Ming.

“Senior Brother Ning, what is this?”

The two stared at each other, completely baffled.

Ning Bei said calmly, “The tournament between the three academies is near. Your families might come to watch, so refine the Essence Convergence Pills and try to earn good results in the tournament.”

“Huh?”

Wang Teng and Zhao Ming glanced at each other, both taken aback.

“Essence Convergence Pills are far too precious. Senior Brother Ning, you should keep them yourself!”

“The tournament is close, but you are the academy’s true hope. How could we take your resources at such a time?”

Overwhelmed by the favor, the two kept refusing.

“Enough.”

Ning Bei cut off their polite protest. “If you really want to repay me, perform well in the tournament. Anyone who keeps treating me like an outsider will stop being my brother from now on.”

“Senior Brother Ning…”

The words on their lips froze.

Their eyes reddened at once.

Although they were Inner Sect disciples, compared with Ning Bei they were insignificant, yet now he was calling them brothers.

How could they not be moved?

This favor was too great.

“Sorry, Senior Brother Ning. When the Grand Preceptor took you away earlier we were afraid of the Elders and didn’t step forward to defend you.”

The next moment Wang Teng and Zhao Ming lowered their heads in guilt and reproached themselves.

“Stop. No one is allowed to say that again.”

Ning Bei spoke solemnly. “You have already done enough, and I don’t want you to offend people you can’t match just for my sake. Remember, reckless bravery and blind kindness are taboos for cultivators. Understood?”

“Understood!”

The two clenched their teeth and agreed.

“All right, go rest.”

“Yes, Senior Brother Ning. Then we’ll take our leave.”

After cupping their fists, Wang Teng and Zhao Ming turned and left.

Walking along the road, they still could not calm down. Wang Teng sighed, “Senior Brother Ning truly treats us like real brothers.”

“Exactly.” Zhao Ming nodded. “Even though we are Inner Sect disciples we have never used Essence Convergence Pills, and this is right before the tournament… We owe Senior Brother Ning too much.”

Wang Teng patted his shoulder. “Cultivate hard from now on and strive to become someone useful to Senior Brother Ning.”

“Mm!”

Inside the room.

After refining the Origin Pill, Ning Bei’s yang energy became even more abundant, yet it still failed to break the shackles of his realm.

He was not surprised. Between Core Formation and Nascent Soul lay a chasm most people could never cross in a lifetime, and one pill could not possibly accomplish it.

Otherwise, would the Elders who had been stuck at late Core Formation for decades all be fools?

Right now, instead of raising his realm, Ning Bei cared more about getting Qin Jiujiu completely.

He could already feel the girl’s intense affection, yet because of what had happened in the previous life she still seemed hesitant.

To break that barrier, Ning Bei had to find a suitable opportunity that would make Qin Jiujiu open her heart to him completely… And her body!

Elsewhere.

After finishing his treatment, Qin Yu dragged his battered body back to his quarters.

“Why… why am I always the one being beaten while Ning Bei is worshiped?”

He stared at the unreachable beam and clenched his fists unwillingly.

He refused to accept it.

Qin Jiujiu was clearly his sister, yet she stood on Ning Bei’s side;

Lin Yueyao clearly regarded him as her white moonlight, yet she still could not forget Ning Bei.

All the advantages were his, yet Ning Bei won every time.

Why did the wheels of fate never turn for him?

After a long time Qin Yu reached a conclusion… Ning Bei was simply too lucky.

“Hmph, luck can’t stay with you for life.”

A trace of malice flashed in Qin Yu’s eyes.

Thinking of the black-clad man who had appeared that night, he seemed to see hope again. A mysterious force would help him get rid of Ning Bei.

As long as he did not give up.

I, Qin Yu, am no ordinary fish in a pond!

…

Autumn winds whistled and falling leaves covered the ground with a golden coat.

On this day, After a long journey everyone finally arrived at the capital of Great Yu to attend the triennial academy tournament.

Staring at the familiar gate, Wuyue felt a mix of emotions. He turned to Ning Bei and said, “With your current strength you would have been the favorite to win any previous year, so don’t feel too pressured.”

“Old man, you shouldn’t feel pressured either.” Ning Bei smiled and said, “Watch how I avenge you this time.”

“You brat, don’t underestimate them… The geniuses of the other two academies are no pushovers.” Wuyue lectured.

Although he said that, the old eyes he turned on Ning Bei grew kinder and more appreciative.

If the young are not wild, the old become scoundrels!

“Putting on airs before the fight has even started.”

At the back of the group Qin Yu snorted.

Lin Yueyao frowned at him and asked, “Why are you always hostile to Ning Bei?”

“Why wouldn’t I?” Qin Yu denied flatly and added, “Yueyao, he has ignored you the whole way, so why are you still speaking for him?”

“I… none of your business.” Lin Yueyao hesitated, already out of patience with Qin Yu. “Are you sure your parents will definitely come to watch the tournament?”

“Of course. We live right next door in Yuncheng. What parents wouldn’t watch their daughter compete?”

…

Lin Yueyao had no rebuttal.

With such an outstanding daughter as Qin Jiujiu, any parents would surely want to witness her brilliant performance.

Even her own parents might come.

The next moment Lin Yueyao asked with both expectation and nervousness, “Will they really stop Qin Jiujiu and Ning Bei from being together?”

“Rest assured.” Qin Yu patted his chest and guaranteed, “Back then my parents chose suitors for Jiujiu who had little-prince status. She only ran to Heavenly Martial Academy because she refused. Otherwise she would have studied at Great Yu Academy.”

“If they learn that Jiujiu traveled all the way to Heavenly Martial Academy only to end up with the young master of a small family.”

Qin Yu laughed himself. “What do you think will happen? My parents will definitely threaten to sever ties to force her away from Ning Bei.”

“B-but Ning Bei is excellent too!”

Qin Yu’s expression froze. He insisted, “He still can’t compare with a little prince, can he? Besides, he is engaged to you, and with my parents’ personalities they would never accept that.”

Although Lin Yueyao was doubtful, she was even more expectant. “You’d better be reliable this time, or I won’t talk to you again.”

Qin Yu hurriedly smiled and promised. After all, they were his own parents; who knew them better than he did?

Elsewhere.

Although Ning Bei walked in front, he already knew Qin Yu’s plan through the system, and that had triggered an astonishing piece of information…

[Congratulations, host. Because Qin Yu’s parents are about to appear, the system has detected that his bloodline comes from his mother and a servant, so he is not his father’s biological son… ]

Ning Bei: “???”

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