Chapter 30-A Gamble

"Haaaa...."

Xiao exhaled as his eyes opened up. His black eyes, tinged with a hint of white, focused on the opponent in front of him. Xiao tightened his grip on his sword. He was currently practicing in the Yun family's training room, facing a 14-year-old child who also wielded a sword.

The world he was in was an illusion with a touch of reality. Here, he could fight against different foes to improve his mastery over various techniques. This privilege was only granted to the geniuses of the family. Despite not being favored by his father, Xiao was still considered a "genius" and provided with the basic necessities.

Without wasting any time, Xiao's chosen opponent quickly lunged forward, slashing his sword toward Xiao's neck. Calmly, Xiao lifted his sword and parried the attack. The opponent scoffed, and his sword lit up in a silver hue as he waved it with precision, producing several sword winds that rushed towards Xiao.

Observing this, Xiao's sword also lit up in a silver hue as he mirrored his opponent's movements. However, Xiao's skill in the technique surpassed his opponent's. In a matter of seconds, several sword wind slashes erupted from Xiao's sword, overpowering his opponent's technique and defeating him effortlessly.

Xiao sighed, realizing that all the opponents he faced could be defeated with a single move. Yet, there was no trace of arrogance in his eyes. He had no reason to rejoice in defeating these weaker opponents, especially when he knew that there are monstrous geniuses in the same generation as him.

'This is no longer useful for me,' Xiao thought. It had been a few weeks since the incident with his engagement, and life had been a mix of increasing his cultivation, spending time with Xuanyin, Yun Yurou, and Li Lun, where Li Lun kept visiting him whenever she had free time.

Li Lun seemed to be getting closer to him, and Yun Yurou appeared to have returned to normal. She often sparred with him since they shared the same element, but Xiao noticed her strange gazes whenever they were with Li Lun. It was unsettling.

Xuanyin, on the other hand, showed signs of jealousy when other girls were around. Xiao found it endearing and interpreted it as the jealousy of a cute little sister. After all, she was only seven years old. So, to say things out, the past three weeks had been entertaining, to say the least.

However, troubles were on the horizon. In a few months, Li Lun would turn 10 and experience a life-altering event that would cause her to lose her ability to walk and her sight. Xiao felt powerless in the face of this impending disaster, but he was determined to support her.

Yet, he had another issue to address—Xuanyin's increasing bursts of coldness. The cold blasts from her body grew stronger and colder by the day. If it weren't for Xiao's cultivation reaching the 7th level of the Body Refinement realm, he might have frozen to death even while enduring just half of the coldness.

Xiao realized the extent of his sister's suffering and understood why she had always been so cold. It saddened him. He had to obtain the Samsara Primordius Famine, a heaven and earth origin treasure ranked within the top 10 of all naturally made treasures. Its power was awe-inspiring, its awe-inspiring properties have the potential to astound and elevate one's abilities.

This treasure possesses the unique ability to tap into the power of samsara, the cycle of birth and death, to unlock hidden potential within an individual. It can delve into the depths of one's soul, awakening latent talent that may have remained dormant otherwise. The Samsara Primordius Famine has the power to shatter limitations and expand the boundaries of one's cultivation.

Moreover, this treasure grants the user a profound understanding of the primordial forces that govern the universe. It imparts ancient knowledge and insights, unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos and providing a deeper comprehension of the fundamental principles underlying cultivation.

One of its most astounding attributes is its ability to liberate individuals from the shackles of fate. The Samsara Primordius Famine can break the chains that bind one's potential, enabling them to surpass their predetermined limitations and achieve unparalleled growth. It offers a pathway to transcendence, elevating ordinary cultivators into extraordinary beings.

Additionally, this treasure bestows the gift of serendipity upon its wielder. Fortuitous encounters and extraordinary opportunities become intertwined with their cultivation journey, leading to unexpected breakthroughs and astonishing advancements. It is as if the universe conspires to provide them with the resources and support needed to reach new heights.

The Samsara Primordius Famine holds the power to alter destiny, rewrite the laws of cultivation, and reshape the cosmic order. It is a catalyst for transformation and a key that unlocks the vast potential within every cultivator fortunate enough to possess it. With this treasure in hand, one's cultivation journey becomes an exhilarating odyssey of self-discovery and boundless growth.

One of its main functions is drawing out a person's latent bloodline and potential, channeling their deepest abilities. Additionally, it bestowed a powerful physique upon the user. Xiao had considered various scenarios and treasures, and this one seemed to be the answer.

Recalling that the treasure had been found and destroyed by someone in the past, Xiao knew he had to obtain it to change the fate of his sister and mother. Although he was greedy by nature, his family always took priority. This was their one and only chance for a better future.

While his sister would awaken naturally in due time, it would come at a great cost—she would lose her emotions and become an emotionless doll. Xiao could not bear to see her suffer such a fate. The only problem was that he was currently not strong enough to acquire the treasure. Going after it now would result in his easy demise.

Xiao set a limit of three years. When he turned 13, he would venture alone to find the treasure. He had no certainty of success, but he was willing to take the gamble to change the fate of his loved ones.