The Master of All-Heavens Systems

Chapter 91: I'm Your Brother, Of Course I'll Help You

"Master Taishang Danling, what do you mean by that?" Xiao Feng asked, eyes wide with surprise. "Do you mean that what happened to my cousin Xiao Yan was done on purpose? Who would do such a thing? Could it be the family head? That doesn't seem possible."Taishang Danling couldn't answer that question directly, so he quickly relayed it to Li Yu."Hmm?" At that moment, Li Yu was overseeing workers repairing the shop. After Jia Lieao had broken the door, Li Yu had decided to renovate the entire shop."They're talking about this issue now? As long as the existence of the ring's old master isn't revealed, you can handle it however you like." Such a minor matter wasn't worth Li Yu's attention.With Li Yu's instructions, Taishang Danling understood the boundaries. "Don't speculate! And don't ask me, I'm not omniscient. All I can say is that this situation will only benefit him."Taishang Danling, of course, couldn't reveal the truth, so he dodged the critical question."Master Taishang Danling's judgment must be correct," Xiao Feng nodded. "If that's the case, I don't need to worry. In these ten years, Xiao Yan has been the only one who hasn't mocked me and has even encouraged me. He's one of the few good people in the family.""As someone who has been through it, I understand the pain and hardship. What Xiao Yan needs now isn't sympathy, comfort, or encouragement. What he needs is... hope!" Xiao Feng straightened his clothes and stepped out of the room. "Cousin Xiao Yan, let me bring you hope!"He walked through the courtyard and along the stone path, heading straight to Xiao Yan's residence."Xiao Feng? Is he going to see Xiao Yan?" Xiao Mei, who was passing by, noticed Xiao Feng heading towards Xiao Yan's place and frowned slightly."Xiao Feng, the trash, is going to see Xiao Yan? Haha! Two pieces of trash together. This should be interesting," Xiao Ning laughed loudly, deliberately making his voice loud enough for Xiao Xun'er, who was also walking over, to hear.Xiao Ning had always been displeased with how close Xiao Xun'er was to Xiao Yan. When Xiao Yan was a prodigy, both in status and cultivation, Xiao Ning could only silently fume. But now that Xiao Yan's aura of invincibility had shattered, Xiao Ning couldn't wait to highlight it, hoping to tarnish Xiao Yan's image in Xiao Xun'er's eyes.However, Xiao Ning's schemes were in vain. Neither Xiao Feng, Xiao Xun'er, nor Xiao Mei paid any attention to his words.Xiao Xun'er, having just left Xiao Yan's place, seemed in a bad mood and ignored everyone, walking away silently.Xiao Mei frowned but said nothing and turned to leave."Aren't you angry?" Taishang Danling's voice echoed in Xiao Feng's mind."In the past, such words would have felt humiliating. Now? Heh!" Xiao Feng chuckled indifferently. "A smug frog in a well isn't worth my time. I'll let my strength speak for itself.""Very well!" Taishang Danling chuckled and said no more.A moment later, Xiao Feng stepped into Xiao Yan's courtyard. He saw the once high-spirited boy, now filled with a brooding sadness.Xiao Yan still wore his black training clothes and retained his handsome looks, but his eyes no longer held their former brilliance. Instead, they were filled with a deep melancholy."Cousin Xiao Yan, I'm here to see you," Xiao Feng said as he stood before Xiao Yan."Cousin Xiao Feng?" Xiao Yan looked up, surprise flashing in his eyes. "Why have you come here?""I heard about what happened to you and wanted to see how you're doing.""Heh. What's there to see in my miserable state?" Xiao Yan shook his head bitterly."Seeing you isn't my goal." Xiao Feng smiled, looking calmly at Xiao Yan. "I'm here to bring you hope.""Hope?" Xiao Yan's face was filled with bitterness as he lowered his head. "What hope do I have left?""How can you say there's no hope? Cousin, do you remember what you once told me? 'Heaven rewards those who persevere.' Cousin, as long as you keep trying...""I was lying to you!" Xiao Yan raised his head, his face expressionless. "There is no such thing as heaven rewarding those who persevere. I lied to you.""If you don't try, how will you know?" Xiao Feng stared intently at Xiao Yan and slowly raised his hand, a brilliant light of Dou Qi blooming in his palm."I've broken through.""This..." Xiao Yan stood up abruptly, staring at the light in Xiao Feng's hand. "You've broken through? With your talent... you actually managed to break through...""This is heaven rewarding those who persevere." Xiao Feng retracted the light, smiling at Xiao Yan."You know, I spent ten years enduring ridicule and hardship. Ten years of bitterness and struggle. But I never gave up, never stopped moving forward, never wavered in my determination. And so... I broke through."Xiao Feng walked over to Xiao Yan, placing a hand on his shoulder. "If I can do it, with your talent a hundred times greater than mine, why can't you? Will this small setback make you fall? Will you give up so easily? Do you not even have the courage to rise again?""I..." Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly, feeling a surge of determination rise within him. "Of course, I can do it!""Good! My cousin, I look forward to the day you shine again." Xiao Feng smiled, genuinely happy.Xiao Yan also smiled, his expression resolute."Hahahaha!" The two young men looked at each other and suddenly burst into hearty laughter.It seemed as if no challenge in the world could stop them, no hardship could make them retreat, and no desperate situation could make them give up.Their laughter echoed far and wide.Everyone who could hear, heard it. Everyone who wanted to hear, heard it."My son hasn't been defeated by hardship and has regained his fighting spirit. Very good." Xiao Zhan couldn't help but smile upon hearing the laughter. "But... who is that other person?""Brother Xiao Yan, you've finally regained your spirit?" Xiao Xun'er's face blossomed with a radiant smile."Was that... Xiao Feng who went to see Brother Xiao Yan? Does that mean Xiao Feng helped Xiao Yan overcome his struggles? Yes, Xiao Feng has endured ten years of mockery and humiliation; he understands deeply. With his guidance, Brother Xiao Yan must have listened. Thank you, Brother Xiao Feng, you're truly a good person.""Two pieces of trash, still making noise!" Xiao Ning snorted and smashed the teacup in his hand onto the ground."What's going on?" Xiao Mei looked towards Xiao Yan's residence, puzzled."Thank you, Cousin Xiao Feng." Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Feng, feeling a deep sense of gratitude and respect for the cousin he had always overlooked.After enduring ten years of hardship and creating a miracle, this cousin was truly extraordinary. Xiao Yan realized he had almost given up after just a few months, and now he felt he had much to learn from Xiao Feng."No need to thank me!" Xiao Feng waved his hand and turned to leave."Cousin, why... are you helping me?" Xiao Yan called out, watching Xiao Feng's back."I'm your brother, of course, I'll help you!" Xiao Feng smiled and walked out of the courtyard."Brother, huh?" Xiao Yan stood there for a moment, then smiled. "Having another brother... doesn't seem so bad."