The Qinglong Kingdom is a medium-sized country in the Tianxuan Continent. The strength of a large family in that country is completely incomparable to that of a small country like the Xuanyuan Kingdom.
It's no wonder that Xiao Yifeng is just an adopted son, but he can have such a high level of cultivation.
"When I was young, I didn't know so much. I thought that if I practiced hard, I would gain the attention of my family. Later I realized that all this was just too wonderful for me."
Xiao Yifeng sighed.
"As an adopted son, it is absolutely impossible for him to receive the same treatment as other direct disciples in the family." Ling Xuewei said lightly.
"I didn't realize it until later."
Xiao Yifeng smiled bitterly.
"Originally, my talent was not bad, otherwise I would not have been adopted by the Xiao family. As I gradually showed my prominence, I did gain the favor of the family master, who gradually began to assign me some important tasks."
"Isn't that great?" Ling Xuewei chuckled.
"However, some of my direct descendants have also begun to be wary of me, fearing that I will one day usurp their position."
Xiao Yifeng shook his head.
"So they tried every means to frame me, and of course, they succeeded. The family was deceived by them, and I was kicked out of the family's inner courtyard and became a collateral branch of the outer courtyard."
Xiao Yifeng's face remained expressionless when he said this, as if nothing could move him.
Ling Xuewei frowned slightly. The cruelty of this big family's struggle was beyond imagination.
I don’t know how many talented children died in the family’s internal fighting.
Ling Xuewei listened quietly to Xiao Yifeng's words.
"Later, until I met Lingxi."
When Xiao Yifeng said this, his expression suddenly became gentle.
Lingxi?
Ling Xuewei finally heard what Xiao Yifeng said and couldn't help but sit up straight.
"Lingxi is a direct descendant of the Xiao family and has a distinguished status. However, because of her poor health since she was a child, she has been bullied by the family's children since she was a child."
Xiao Yifeng fell into memories.
"I remember when I first met her, she was pushed into the pool. No one in the courtyard dared to save her because the person who pushed her was a young master who was directly related to the main wife."
"Did you save her?" Ling Xuewei immediately thought of a bloody story about a hero saving a beauty.
"I had just been expelled from the inner courtyard and was completely unable to fight against them. Plus, I was so disheartened at the time that I couldn't be in the mood to save others."
Xiao Yifeng shook his head and continued.
"Originally, I thought she would definitely die. After the slaves left, I was just about to take a look at the situation. Unexpectedly, she suddenly climbed out of the pool on her own!"
Ling Xuewei raised her eyebrows in surprise.
The development of this plot is indeed somewhat unexpected.
Speaking of this, Xiao Yifeng showed a smile.
"Who would have thought that Lingxi, who has always been weak, could actually swim! No one knew that her illness had actually been cured long ago. The reason why she did not tell the elders of the family was because she knew that her direct descendants had a special status. Once someone was
Once you know your illness is cured, you will immediately become the target of public criticism."
Xiao Yifeng continued.
"You don't know, after she came out of the pool, she found me standing on the edge of the pool. As a result, she didn't even look at me and walked past me very calmly."
"This Lingxi has quite a personality." Ling Xuewei said with appreciation.
The eldest ladies from big families give people the impression that they are either silly and sweet, or they are unruly, willful, arrogant and domineering. Anyway, they will not have a good impression.
This Lingxi is the legitimate daughter. She knows that her identity as a legitimate daughter is a target. It is really rare for such a young child to deceive everyone by pretending to be sick.
"Although she didn't say a word at that time, I could see the indifference and disdain in her eyes. From that day on, I often appeared near her, intentionally or unintentionally. Gradually, I began to understand her bit by bit. I also discovered that,
She is really a strong and stubborn girl."
Xiao Yifeng continued to talk about how the two met.
"No matter what happened, she never cried. No matter how humiliated she was, she would grit her teeth and get through it. Then she would find opportunities to teach those who dared to bully her a lesson. The two of us got to know each other little by little,
It was Lingxi that made me cheer up again.”
…
Ling Xuewei listened to him quietly without interrupting.
Ling Xuewei could imagine how difficult it would be for a girl to survive by relying on her intelligence and forbearance in that big and scheming family.
As for Xiao Yifeng, a talented adopted son who was harmed by family struggles, it is natural for the two to cherish each other and have feelings for each other.
"Later, in order to increase my strength and prevent anyone from bullying her, I took the initiative to leave the family and go out for training. Although there were swords and swords outside and there were many dangers, I could survive it for her."
Xiao Yifeng suddenly paused.
"But then something happened. I don't know why, but the affair between me and her was discovered..."
"You are just the adopted son of the Xiao family. Even if someone discovers that you and the eldest lady of the Xiao family like each other, it is not a big deal!"
Ling Xuewei was puzzled.
She looked at Xiao Yifeng's face, as if this matter was serious.
But Ling Xuewei wanted to say, it's not brother and sister incest, why should you be so nervous.
Xiao Yifeng's face was slightly condensed, and there was a murderous look in his eyes.
"You don't understand! The family will never allow me, a brother from the outer courtyard without any background, to marry their direct descendants!"
"Uh..." Ling Xuewei understood a little bit, "The Xiao family wants Xiao Lingxi to marry in order to obtain the best interests of the family!"
As the legitimate daughter of the family, Lingxi's usable value is still very high even if she is a sick child.
This is the tragedy of being born in a big family. A woman cannot decide her own destiny at all and must devote her whole life to the family.
This is the case for ordinary families. If you are born into a royal family, you will be even more helpless.
"That's pretty much what it means!"
Xiao Yifeng nodded.
"The head of the family was furious at that time, and with some people adding fuel to the flames, the family decided to quietly dispose of me to avoid future troubles."
"How did you escape punishment?" Ling Xuewei's heart sank.
"If Lingxi hadn't desperately begged for me and threatened to die, I wouldn't have been able to save my life. Although my family spared my life, they didn't allow me to get closer to the inner courtyard."
Xiao Yifeng had a look of pain on his face,
"In order to prevent the family scandal from being publicized, this matter was covered up. In the eyes of outsiders, I am still the son of a big family, but almost everyone in the family does not know that I have long been an outcast, and anyone can step on me.
One kick."
"Then did you and Lingxi meet again?" Ling Xuewei asked.
"Later I understood. If I didn't have the strength and background, I would always be stepped on."
Xiao Yifeng did not directly answer Ling Xuewei's question.
"I practice hard, fighting in the rain of swords, guns and swords every day, in order to improve my strength as soon as possible so that no one dares to underestimate me. By then, I will be able to rescue Lingxi and no longer let him.
She bears the dark intrigues of her extended family."
Speaking of this, Xiao Yifeng showed a sarcastic smile on his face, "However, I still overestimate my abilities. How can I compete with the powerful big family? I have tried to break into Xiao's house many times, but I almost missed it.
I was caught. Not only was I seriously injured, but I almost hurt Lingxi. Later I realized that my ability alone was not enough to shake the Xiao family in the slightest! It was ridiculous that I didn’t understand until the end..."
"So, you want me to help you?" Ling Xuewei said.
Although she had learned about his background before, she was not so specific.
It's no wonder that Xiao Yifeng is so desperate. He has such a high level of cultivation when he is less than thirty. The real reason is for the woman named Lingxi!
"Yes, I did have this idea after I met the master. Especially after seeing your strength and those extremely lethal weapons..."
Xiao Yifeng no longer hides anything from Ling Xuewei.
"Master treats me sincerely and never hides anything. But I have such selfish thoughts. Every time I think about this, I feel ashamed. This is my life, but I force you to bear it for me. This kind of behavior is really
No shame."
"You saved me from danger. Even after I followed you, you never used me as a killing tool. You treated me as an equal and sincerely. I, Xiao Yifeng, am lucky to meet a master like you.
"
Xiao Yifeng's eyes were open and honest, without any trace of falsehood.
"So, today I will reveal my past. I don't want to hide anything from my master anymore. No matter what the result is, I am willing to bear it."
The room became quiet.
After a moment, Ling Xuewei looked at the man in front of her and said, "I believe that you will not change in any way because of your past."
"Master?" Xiao Yifeng opened her eyes in surprise.
"Actually, I knew about your life experience at first. After all, these things are not confidential. The reason why I didn't ask is because I think everyone should have their own secrets, and I don't want to force you to tell some past events that you don't want to mention.
"
"Master..." Xiao Yifeng's eyes were a little sore.
Ling Xuewei smiled and said, "You still call me master? Just call me Xuewei, it sounds more comfortable."
"This... is good, Xuewei." Xiao Yifeng smiled immediately after saying this.
Ling Xuewei nodded with satisfaction, "Yifeng, no matter what happens, you want to rescue Miss Lingxi, right?"
Xiao Yifeng was startled, then turned serious, "Yes, even if it costs my life, I won't hesitate!"
"Okay, then take me with you." Ling Xuewei smiled and said, "I will accompany you to rescue Miss Lingxi."
"Xuewei..." Xiao Yifeng was stunned.
"If the same thing happened to me, would you refuse to save me?" Ling Xuewei asked.
"Of course not!" Xiao Yifeng said decisively, "Xuewei, you regard me as a confidant. If anyone dares to bully you, I, Xiao Yifeng, will never allow it!"