Fighting Qi Continent, Jia Ma Empire, Wu Tan City.
On the grassy cliff behind the Xiao Family's rear mountain, a tall and slender youth stood with his hands behind his back. His features were sharp and handsome — sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, and a face carved by the heavens themselves.
He gazed at the distant twilight sky and murmured softly, "I never thought I'd actually transmigrate into Xiao Yan's Dou Qi Continent… Fourteen and a half years have already passed. The main plot is about to begin."
This youth was Xiao Tian, Xiao Yan's twin brother.
Like Xiao Yan, he had come from a certain blue planet. In the womb, using his own "strength," he had fought his way out half an hour earlier than his little brother, securing the position of elder twin.
After transmigrating, Xiao Tian had patiently waited for the standard transmigrator benefits — a powerful Golden Finger that would let him roam the world freely and happily. Yet reality had slapped him hard. For twelve long years, no system appeared.
Then, two and a half years ago, his Golden Finger finally arrived… or so he thought.
Because the damn thing had been stuck at 99.99% for the entire two and a half years.
Xiao Tian had almost gone crazy wondering what he had done wrong in his past life to deserve this torture.
A soft rustle came from the forest behind him.
Without turning around, Xiao Tian spoke calmly, "Girl, since you're already here, come out."
"Brother Xiao Tian."
A gentle, pleasant voice answered. A girl in a purple dress stepped out gracefully, her aura cool and ethereal like a green lotus blooming in clear water. Though still young, her beauty was already breathtaking, hinting at the devastating charm she would possess in the future.
Looking at Xiao Xun'er beside him, Xiao Tian's lips curled into a smile.
Back when he had no system, he had decided to hug the thickest thigh in the Xiao Family. Between his little brother Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er, he had chosen the latter without hesitation.
Wealthy, beautiful, powerful background, and a childhood sweetheart — who wouldn't want such an easy life?
Of course, he didn't use Xiao Yan's methods to get close to her. In fact, when Xiao Yan once had some "naughty thoughts" toward Xun'er, Xiao Tian had secretly reported him. That same night, Xiao Yan got hung up and beaten black and blue. To this day, Xiao Yan still didn't know his own elder brother was the culprit.
Hehe.
Xiao Tian could give up Yao Lao, the Burning Technique, and even the Heavenly Flames… but Xiao Xun'er? Absolutely not.
As for Yun Yun, Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, Queen Medusa… well, his little brother should just focus on cultivating hard and keep women out of his heart. The flames would come to him naturally anyway.
Feeling Xiao Tian staring at her, Xiao Xun'er's cheeks flushed slightly. She pouted, "Brother Xiao Tian, you've become naughty again!"
"Xun'er, why did you come looking for me? Is something wrong?" Xiao Tian asked, snapping out of his thoughts.
"Brother Xiao Tian, tomorrow is the family test. I've already broken through to the ninth stage of Dou Zhi Qi," she said softly.
Xiao Tian extended his senses and indeed felt her Dou Qi had reached the ninth stage. He smiled warmly, "My Xun'er is truly a genius. You'll definitely shock those old elders tomorrow. Want to guess what realm I'm at right now?"
Xiao Xun'er snorted cutely, "I won't guess. You must have already stepped into the Dou Practitioner realm. I'll find out tomorrow anyway. And who's 'your' Xun'er? I'm not!"
Xiao Tian chuckled and stood up, gently taking her soft hand. "Then I won't tell you yet. Let's head back."
The girl didn't resist, letting him lead her down the mountain path as naturally as flowing clouds and water.
After returning to the Xiao Family grounds, the two parted at their respective courtyards. Xiao Tian's yard was right next to Xiao Yan's.
He glanced at his little brother's closed door and thought, Xiao Yan is probably still cultivating desperately with no progress… But his dark days are almost over. Soon, he will soar to the heavens.
Back in his own room, Xiao Tian sat cross-legged and cultivated for a while before washing up and going to bed.
Next door, Xiao Yan was still bitterly training.
The next morning, as soon as Xiao Tian opened his courtyard gate, he saw a charming figure already waiting.
Xiao Xun'er wore a fitted light green outfit that perfectly highlighted her youthful figure. She looked vibrant and full of vitality.
Under Xiao Tian's intense gaze, her face turned as red as a ripe apple. "Brother Xiao Tian… what are you looking at?"
"What am I looking at? There's only Xun'er here, so of course I'm looking at you," Xiao Tian laughed, reaching out to gently ruffle her smooth hair.
"Hmph! I'm ignoring you!"
"Haha~ Let's go. The family test is about to start."
Xiao Tian took her hand and walked toward the testing ground.
As they passed Xiao Yan's courtyard, the gate suddenly opened and Xiao Yan stepped out. "Brother Tian, Xun'er."
"Mm, Xiao Yan Zi, perfect timing. I was just about to call you," Xiao Tian said with a smile.
"Brother Yan," Xun'er greeted softly from the side.
Xiao Yan sighed, "Ever since my talent started declining, aside from Father, only you two still treat me the same as before…"
Xiao Tian walked over and lightly slapped the back of Xiao Yan's head (bewildering, but not brain-damaging). He glanced meaningfully at the black ring on his little brother's finger and said, "What nonsense are you spouting? We're blood brothers — no need for such words. Keep moving forward. 'The great roc rises with the wind in a single day, soaring ninety thousand li.' Father and I have always believed you will regain your talent… and even surpass it."
Xiao Yan looked at his elder brother — who was walking hand-in-hand with Xun'er — with a mix of respect and slight fear. He still remembered how, as a toddler, his first word had been "Third Brother," which earned him a beating. After that, he had never dared call him anything but "Brother Tian."
Even during his lowest point, when everyone else distanced themselves, Xiao Tian had never abandoned him.
"Xiao Yan Zi, if you don't hurry up, we'll be late!" Xiao Tian called back.
Xiao Yan quickly caught up.
The three of them entered the testing ground together. The noisy field instantly fell silent. All eyes turned toward them — especially toward Xiao Yan.
Ignoring the gazes, the trio quietly walked to a large tree at the edge of the field. Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan leaned against the trunk, while Xiao Xun'er stood close to Xiao Tian, as if the entire world around them was irrelevant.
On the raised platform stood the Magic Testing Stone Tablet. A middle-aged examiner walked forward and shouted loudly:
"The test officially begins! Those whose names are called, please step forward!"
At that exact moment—
Ding!
"The gears of fate begin to turn. System loading complete! Host, please receive your wishes!"