After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

The Lone Star Sword of Meteoric Intent, white quality.

...

The names are all incredibly impressive.

Unfortunately, it was all just empty talk.

Xiaxia finally found a blue-quality manual and immediately fawned over Shiyan with it.

Looking at the girl's excited expression, Shi Yan thought that if he had a tail, she would definitely be wagging happily right now.

"Shiyan—" came the boy's voice from behind.

The teacher ignored him.

She simply continued flipping through the cultivation manuals Xiaxia had found for her.

There weren't many boys in the Shi family who got along well with her; on the contrary, because of her "fairy-like" charm, she got along well with most of the girls.

Therefore... her relationship with those boys deteriorated even further.

There weren't many girls in this generation to begin with.

The prettiest one is already her bride-to-be, not to mention the other sisters still nag about that useless brother Shi Yan every day. Who can stand that?

"Shiyan!!!" The voice behind him gradually became more agitated.

The teacher closed the book.

The Mist Without Form is a finger technique, of blue quality.

She turned her head to look at the boy behind her, "Xiaxia..."

"Um!?"

"Who...who came?" Shi Yan asked seriously, she really didn't know.

In the memories left to her by the original owner, her impression of this boy was only that he was 'familiar'.

The boy's fists were clenched so tightly they were cracking.

No one saw it.

Behind Shi Yan, the words on the manual began to fade one by one.

Part 30. From my father and brothers, I've realized something! [First Update]

The teacher's expression and words were undoubtedly the greatest mockery to the boy.

The Shi family isn't a large clan or city; there are only about a dozen or twenty people of the same generation in the entire Shi family. I even got scolded and punished with him before.

As someone of the same generation and clan... he doesn't even know his own name!?

ridicule.

A blatant mockery.

“He is Shi Luren.” Xia Xia gently tugged at Shi Yan’s sleeve and whispered, “I heard he has already reached the first level of Qi Refining… Among his peers, his talent is already considered quite good.”

She didn't want her sister to make enemies.

But... since my sister is acting like she's asking me for Shi Luren's name, she must be doing it on purpose.

A girl would never undermine her older sister, so she answered truthfully.

Can--

Xiaxia probably never expected that Shiyan really couldn't remember who the other person was.

In the game, Shi Yan is never interested in male characters unless he has a particularly beautiful daughter or sister.

Neither wife nor partner is acceptable.

Shi Yan never undermines others.

In the memories she gained after reincarnation, her impression of the boy in front of her was only that he "looked familiar".

Upon hearing Xia Xia's words, Shi Luren revealed a hint of smugness.

Shi Xia remembers his name.

This alone is enough for the boy to be secretly proud of for a long time.

But... he glanced at Shi Yan again.

This guy definitely did it on purpose.

It's such a pity for Shi Xia, that she and this guy are childhood sweethearts.

"Oh... Shi Luren." Shi Yan nodded, indicating that he understood.

This name sounds like something out of a regular person's mouth.

No wonder I had no recollection of him at all.

As for what Xiaxia said, the boy's talent is quite good, and he has already reached the first level of Qi Refining.

The subtext is that he has average talent and is just an ordinary person.

Shi Yan sighed, "So... you're just a passerby, is there something you need from me?"

Shi Luren's eyebrow twitched. His drawing style seemed to have suddenly changed; the lines of the figures were thicker, and a large "#" seemed to be jumping around on their foreheads. "It's Shi Luren, not some passerby!"

"Okay, I understand. They're just passersby." Shi Yan waved his hand to indicate that he understood.

Shi Luren took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

It comes from what you want.

Yes... you have to find fault with yourself.

but--

Looking at Shi Yan's nonchalant and unyielding attitude, he suddenly realized that it would be quite difficult for him to find fault with her.

"Teacher's words—"

"Hmm?" Shi Yan gently kneaded the girl's soft little hand, looking at the boy in front of him.

"I heard you practice the secret techniques of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect, spending ten years honing your sword." The boy's words caused Shi Yan's smile to freeze, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

"No... what did you hear?" Shi Yan suddenly felt a headache coming on.

"The news about Langya Pavilion has already spread throughout the Shi family." Shi Luren's irritable heart suddenly calmed down.

what--

He suddenly realized.

Master said that cultivating the secret techniques of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect requires ten years to conceal one sword.

Over the years, he has been the target of countless people talking behind his back. Some even went so far as to say to his face that he was just an unambitious good-for-nothing.

But... Shi Yan endured it all.

That patience is terrifying.

How could someone with such patience show their emotions so openly?

His previous act of pretending not to know me and mocking me must have been a test of my self-control.

It's about making myself understand that youthful impetuosity is undesirable, and that I need to learn to be patient.

"I understand!" The boy clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply to his master. "Thank you for your guidance, Father and Brother."

Now it was Shi Yan's turn to be dumbfounded.

No... can anyone tell me what exactly happened?

This guy's face was just showing a mix of emotions, and then how did he suddenly turn into a little fanboy?

He was older than me, yet he addressed me so respectfully as his father or elder brother.

If Shi Yan remembers correctly, the player's starting age should be fifteen.

Ugh... Shi Yan shivered.

She has no interest in men.

But... wow, that's incredible. At fifteen, her development is already so much better than before?

No, what am I even thinking?

"Take a break... no, let me take a break first." Shi Yan pressed her temples; she wanted some peace and quiet.

"You mean... Langya Pavilion?" Shi Yan decided to start from the beginning.

"Yes," Shi Luren replied, "The news of the contest between my father and elder brother and Miss Ming Zhongqing has spread throughout the Shi family."

“Miss Ming’s talent is rare throughout history. If it weren’t for her congenitally short lifespan, she would surely be able to enter the Dao and ascend to immortality.”

"But...even so."

"Miss Ming still lost to her father and brother."

"Coincidence...it's all just a coincidence." Shi Yan waved his hand awkwardly. "Don't believe or spread rumors."

"Ming Zhongqing only lost to me because of bad luck."

Her comprehension was similar to Ming Zhongqing's, except that her talent in swordsmanship was a tiny bit higher, and she also had the blessing of "Seven Apertures in the Heart". It would be strange if she could win.

Shi Luren looked at Shi Yan with even greater admiration.

modesty.

That's too modest.

There are no coincidences in this world. Miss Ming Zhongqing's talent is renowned throughout the entire Nanjun City.

If the Ming family hadn't made their intentions clear so early on—

Heaven is jealous of talent.

Miss Ming Zhongqing's lifespan is inherently shortened, so she can choose her love life and marriage as she pleases. Miss Ming Zhongqing even stated frankly that she is solely focused on seeking immortality and has no interest in men.

I'm afraid the Ming family's doorstep will be worn down by matchmakers.