"Yes, yes, yes. Yuan Zhen will surely not disappoint County Lord." Yuan Jingzhi's face was filled with joy as he nodded hurriedly.
In this world where martial prowess reigns supreme, various combat competitions emerge in an endless stream. For a master to achieve rapid fame and possess a certain power, participating in major competitions is the best and most convenient way. Not to mention others, the Battle of the Hundred Outstanding Youths in Qizi County is just a county - level competition, and the rewards for the first place might be more than the entire family property of the Yuan family. Meanwhile, those with outstanding strength in this Battle of the Hundred Outstanding Youths are eligible to participate in the prefecture - level battle, and after that, they can participate in the battles at the prefectural level. Through such layer - by - layer selections, those who can finally participate in the continent - wide decisive battle, even if they are the last - placed, will surely become famous all over the world, not to mention the strongest ones. Each of those Flaming Fighters emerged from this path. Therefore, when hearing that his son was eligible to participate in such a selection, Yuan Jingzhi was extremely delighted.
"However, during the selection, make sure your son doesn't encounter Feng Wanji, or he won't stand a chance."
Following the gaze of Liao Chengzhong, the county lord of Qizi County, Yuan Jingzhi saw the arrogant man who was stepping on Yuan Ye. The man at the corner of his mouth smiled slightly and didn't care about Liao Chengzhong's praise.
"In the Battle of the Hundred Outstanding Youths, only martial artists under thirty are allowed to participate. There's nothing to be proud of even if I win first place. There are countless senior masters in Qizi County. Just the county lord himself is one of my cultivation goals. I still have a long way to go on my path to power."
"Pah! Damn you. You sound so humble on the surface, but actually you're more pretentious than I am. You claim to be the first even before the competition. I'm even amazed at your shamelessness." Under Feng Wanji's feet, Yuan Ye wasn't afraid of him at all.
A fierce glint flashed in Feng Wanji's eyes.
"Puff!"
Yuan Ye immediately felt that the force on his chest had increased several times. His internal organs were injured, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. Yuan Ye didn't know any martial arts skills at all. Facing Feng Wanji, he had no resistance at all. And Yuan Jingzhi didn't even say a word of plea.
"Your name is Feng Wanji, right? I will repay you double for this kick one day."
"Humph, a buffoon who can only talk big." Feng Wanji stepped over Yuan Ye directly.
"The worship is over. Let's return to Qizi County." Liao Chengzhong, the county lord of Qizi County, shook his body, drying his drenched clothes. The guards behind him quickly held up umbrellas, and Liao Chengzhong left with his head held high.
"Seventh son, lock this unfilial son in the woodshed. Don't give him food or water for three days and three nights. Let him reflect on himself properly." Yuan Jingzhi flicked his sleeve and left with his other sons.
"Sixth brother, are you all right?" Yuan Song quickly stepped forward to support Yuan Ye.
"It's fine. I will definitely avenge this grudge."
"Sixth brother, forget it. Feng Wanji is a famous master in Qizi County. He has reached the top level of Wu Hou before the age of thirty. It's said that he has already begun to comprehend the power of laws. He is also personally taught by County Lord Liao Chengzhong. Few among his peers can compare with him. And we..."
Yuan Song paused here and looked into the distance. The summer rain comes and goes quickly. At this time, the sun had already appeared in the sky, giving a sense of sweltering heat.
"We live in such a world. The strong are worshiped by thousands of people and have everything they want, such as money, beautiful women, status, and power. While the weak can only be sad appendages. Even when we go to brothels, those prostitutes greet us with smiling faces on the surface, but after we leave, they laugh at us weaklings without strength. Even prostitutes are like this. Just think about how sad the weak are in this world. As sad people, we should not bring humiliation upon ourselves."
"I'm not bringing humiliation upon myself. I'm going to work hard to defeat Feng Wanji with my own strength and defend my dignity." Yuan Ye looked at his seventh brother, and a divine light burst out in his eyes. "Maybe I used to be self - indulgent and unambitious, but now I will show everyone a brand - new me. Wait, just wait for all of you."
Yuan Ye was locked in the woodshed of the Yuan family. Not only was no one taking care of his injuries, but he was also not allowed to have food, tea, or water. Only Yuan Song, the seventh son, secretly brought him some food. In the entire Yuan family, only Yuan Song and Yuan Ye were like real brothers. Perhaps because they were both 'good - for - nothing' and sympathized with each other.
It was already late at night. Through the gap in the woodshed, Yuan Ye looked at the bright moon in the distance, and his thoughts were intertwined. "A person can be without strength for a while, but if he is always self - indulgent, even prostitutes will look down on you." Yuan Song's words still echoed in his ears.
"Well, this world is a bit like the online game I played. After all, I was the invincible player ranked first in the server. Instead of asking Yuan Jingzhi to teach me cultivation, I might as well cultivate on my own. I'll try practicing according to the skills in my online game first."
Yuan Ye would never call Yuan Jingzhi 'father', because from the beginning to the end, he didn't consider himself Yuan Jingzhi's son. It was all just a joke of fate.调整一下文本的用词和语序,使其更具文学性再润色一下这段文字,使它更优美提供一些提升翻译质量的技巧