dmims Chapter 4 Shi Xiaozhao, with mediocre talent
Chapter 4 Shi Xiaozhao, with mediocre talent
"The Supreme Ruler, the very beginning of the people. The Imperial System was established, and the fundamental principles of human relations were established. The Five Virtues changed hands, and he received the mandate and the mandate..."
The grand sound resounded throughout the heavens and earth, solemn and dignified.
A colossal altar, towering into the clouds, exudes an aura of antiquity and antiquity. Its age is unknown, and it is engraved with various ancient images, including the sun, moon, stars, primordial beasts, ancient people, and deities, which are awe-inspiring.
The altar was magnificent and boundless, surpassing mountains and surrounded by clouds. On it lay the corpses of ancient remnants, their blood dripping and flowing into the patterns.
In addition, there are all sorts of exotic treasures and rare medicinal herbs...
This is a nationwide ceremony to worship Heaven!
In the desolate region, several ancient kingdoms hold national sacrifices to the heavens every year, even though the ancient gods worshipped by some of these kingdoms have long since passed away, they still continue to offer sacrifices.
This is mainly to inherit what the gods left behind, such as gaining the qualification to enter the realm of the illusory gods.
This wasn't Shi Zhao's first time here; she had come with Shi Yi a couple of years ago to freeload.
After all, the corpses of those remnants placed on the altar wouldn't actually be taken away by the heavens; they would most likely be distributed by the Human Emperor and feasted on the spot.
Of course, apart from royalty, nobles, and ministers, only the families of some important figures were allowed to participate in this grand ceremony.
This year, she had a little one in her arms. Watching the sacred radiance, like a vast ocean, fall in abundance, the little one in her swaddling clothes laughed happily, constantly reaching out her tiny hands to try and catch the rain of light.
Standing behind, Shi Ziling felt a little jealous. When she held her son, why had she never seen the child so happy?
"Hao'er really likes his older sister," Qin Yining said with a light laugh.
Not far away, Shi Yi would occasionally glance his head over, his double pupils appearing somewhat deep and unfathomable, his small face cold and taut, giving off an impression that strangers should not approach him.
"Yi'er, you're not a child anymore. From now on, you should focus on your cultivation."
Shi Yi's mother noticed his unusual behavior, and said expressionlessly and indifferently, "I know that Xiao Zhao and you have had a good relationship since childhood, but she is of average talent, while you are a born sage with unlimited potential for future achievements. You can no longer waste your time playing around."
Shi Yi snapped out of his daze and his lips twitched slightly upon hearing this.
He vividly remembered the slap he received earlier. Even with his precious techniques and the Double Pupil Secret Technique, he was still sent flying by her bare hands. Is this what you call mediocre talent?
He felt that his mother had changed; she always liked to watch over him and didn't care about anything outside of cultivation, which made him feel a little strange.
"How can a dragon walk with a snake? Yi'er, you are destined to roam the world and suppress all evil in the future! When that time comes, just give her some benefits as you see fit, and that will be enough to settle our childhood friendship."
Beside the mother and son, an old man, upon hearing this, stroked his beard and nodded in deep agreement.
He was Shi Yi's great-grandfather, named Shi Yuan, and ranked fifth among his peers.
Shi Yi remained silent, clenched his fists, and began to ponder why his mother and great-grandfather were like this. Then he remembered what his adopted sister had said.
"Double pupils are the path to invincibility. A true strongman should have his own beliefs and perseverance... Yes, I will decide my own path!" A divine light flashed in his eyes, and a calm and dignified aura subtly emerged from his body, drawing everyone's attention.
"Good! This is a transformation of mindset. It seems that Yi'er has figured things out. You truly deserve to be the prodigy of my Martial King's Mansion!" Shi Yuan said with a smile, full of satisfaction.
Shi Yi simply nodded without saying anything.
After the ceremony ended, many people did not leave; several kings and nobles agreed to go hunting together.
Tens of thousands of fierce cavalry cleared the way, heading straight for a sacred lake in the Great Wilderness.
The scenery here is pristine and beautiful, with abundant spiritual energy, making it very suitable for cultivation. Many rare birds and animals roam the shore, including some ancient species.
Ordinary people should not be able to approach it at all, but now hundreds of people are here to enjoy the scenery.
The Fifteenth Prince was overjoyed at the sight of the hunt and immediately took out a giant bow and shot it into the sky.
"Hiss—Hiss!!"
The arrows shot out like dragons soaring into the sky, emitting bursts of wind and thunder. With just two arrows, a powerful remnant species with the blood of an ancient divine bird flowing through its veins was killed.
"Fifteenth Prince's archery skills are truly divine!" Shi Zhao cheered loudly from the side, holding the little one, mainly to provide emotional value.
This isn't exactly flattery; after all, the other person is a powerhouse comparable to a king or marquis, while she's still stuck in the Blood Transformation Realm. To her, this kind of archery skill is indeed almost divine.
The Fifteenth Prince laughed heartily, praising her for her eloquence. He then personally extracted the rarest blood from the deceased's body, a mere half-bowl containing most of the essence of the entire body.
He then took out a jade chopstick, dipped it in a few drops of glistening blood, and put it into the little one's mouth, much like some old people who tease their grandchildren with wine.
The Shi Ziling couple were startled, but the little guy didn't resist at all. After being fed several large drops of divine bird blood, his eyes became brighter and brighter, and he laughed happily.
"My younger brother, Shi Hao, has the bearing of a supreme being!" Shi Zhao said with a grin.
Actually, she originally wanted to call my brother "the one with the appearance of a celestial emperor," but realizing that no one would understand, she had to settle for second best, resulting in the little baby being severely humiliated.
"That's right, Hao'er will definitely become a young prodigy in the future." The Fifteenth Master showed a loving and caring smile, having high expectations for his grandson.
"Ee-ya~~" the little one in the swaddling clothes cried out, his rosy cheeks flushed as he smiled, looking utterly adorable.
Not far away, Shi Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and turned to look at the lake.
He was indifferent to the little guy, but felt inexplicably annoyed by Shi Zhao's praise.
"I bet you're thinking, 'Double pupils were supposed to be the invincible path, so why is there this supreme appearance now? I was here first, wasn't I?'"
Shi Zhao suddenly jumped out and gently elbowed the four-eyed cub with his right elbow.
She knew this stubborn child all too well. Upon noticing the low pressure nearby, she immediately shoved the little one back into his parents' arms and slipped over.
"..." Shi Yi was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "My mother said that I should have less contact with you in the future, as it has a bad influence."
"That's it?" Shi Zhao said dismissively, nudged him again, and held a jade bowl steadily in his other hand, which was filled with more than half a bowl of precious blood.
"Here, one sip each, no more than that."
Shi Yi snatched it away, gulped down most of it, and then laughed.
Looking at the thin layer of blood at the bottom of the bowl, Shi Zhao felt like crying but had no tears. He turned around and pretended to be angry as he left, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the gaze from Shi Yi's mother, and the temperature in his eyes dropped sharply.
Some people are mediocre and incompetent, yet they take credit for their children's success and are fond of being self-righteous. Their starting point may be good, but the result is often contrary to their wishes.
Shi Yi's mother is a perfect example.
While showing great care for his child, he was also narrow-minded and utilitarian. If Shi Zhao hadn't intervened, Shi Yi would have been influenced by him and become ruthless, arrogant, selfish, and stubborn.
Not long after, the Fifteenth Prince left the capital and headed to the southern border.
In fact, he has often gone out to hunt ferocious beasts and collect spiritual herbs over the years, and has never lacked resources for Shi Zhao's cultivation. Now he is busy laying a good foundation for his young grandson.
For this reason, they were even willing to risk their lives to enter the battlefield of the hundred tribes.
That's a place where heroes vie for supremacy. Once inside, the fittest survive, and life and death are in the hands of fate. You can't blame anyone else, but danger also means huge rewards.
He shot and killed a nearly purebred little Pixiu on the battlefield, but then an old one jumped out from the ancient sacred mountain and started chasing and killing him without any regard for the rules.
The Fifteenth Master suffered severe injuries, including losing an arm. He eventually used a divine array to cross the void and escape, but his fate and whereabouts remain unknown.