In My Head There is an Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 4: Genius and Nothing
“Why do you comment? Why would anyone hire a little girl like you?” Chu Yunfan said with a smile, hiding his pain.
The Internet of the Kunlun Era has become like the cyberspace mentioned in the novels of the Common Era. Everything in it was exactly the same as the real world. There's no difference.
With the limitations of previous technology, it was impossible for humanity to enter such a virtual reality. As it was, according to historical records, humans had obtained powerful artifacts while venturing into the Kunlun Realm. It is called Virtual Nature. The entire network is built with Virtual Realm at its core. That is the main reason the virtual world can be created.
With everyone practicing martial arts, it was easy for one to get injured while sparring in the real world, but that would not be the case online. Therefore, there are all sorts of battles in cyberspace and even live streaming. The fights between skilled masters would sell out and attract many people.
As the popularity of the live-streamed battles increased, of course many commentators came out of it. Many experienced commenters can tell what type of techniques experts are using at any given time. They could even speculate who would win among the fighters.
In turn, such commenters often gain a sizable fan base with ease. The better their comments, the more money they will make.
“My brother, you underestimated me. The online battle videos I comment on have millions of views now. That is why there are live streaming websites that are willing to hire me to provide live comments!” Chu Qingxuan said, failing to contain her excitement.
“Alright, just continue. I can't believe my sister has become an influencer now. Looks like I shouldn't underestimate you in the future!” Chu Yunfan said as he patted Chu Qingxuan on the head.
The idea seemed less strange when he thought about it. To be able to comment on such battles, one would need excellent judgment in various martial arts scenarios.
Chu Qingxuan had an incredible talent for it. Although he could not cultivate, he was much more considerate than him. He can keep learning from the internet because he has nothing else to do all day. It was a pity that he could not cultivate, as he could definitely reach the Qi Sea Stage or even higher.
“Of course. You definitely cannot underestimate me! ” Chu Qingxuan raised her petite head. He was very cute, his proud little face resembled a victorious general.
Suddenly, the door opened automatically and a tall figure entered. He was a man in his thirties who wore a suit and leather shoes.
“Dad!”
“Dad, you're home!”
The brother and sister immediately exclaimed. That man was the master of the Chu family, Chu Wencheng.
Chu Wencheng was just an ordinary office worker in the Kunlun Era. She was paid several thousand coins each month, which was enough to cover household expenses.
She was a bit tired, but she had a smile on her face when she saw her children.
“You all have gone home. Thats cool. Let's eat!” Yang Yayun walked out and served the dishes on the table one after another.
Although it was homemade, the table was full of expensive dishes in the Common Era. Ginseng, deer antlers, ganoderma, and other once-rare supplements can be harvested on a large scale now. They can also mature quickly, so the ginseng is at least a century old. Although done using technology, they are no different from if they age naturally.
Without this development, the Great Cultivation Age where everyone was cultivating would not be sustainable. Such eating habits have spread to tens of thousands of households.
While they were eating, Chu Wencheng suddenly said, “Oh, yes. There's something I almost forgot. Big brother sent me an invitation today, asking us to go to Yuntian's birthday party in a month. This was also to celebrate Yuntian getting into the martial arts flow!”
“No, we won't go. Other than wanting to extort more money from us, he just wanted to show off his son getting into the martial arts stream! Yang Yayun said clearly while pushing her bowl away.
“Sister didn't mean it that way!” Chu Wencheng could not help but hurriedly reply as he looked at his angry wife.
“He didn't mean it that way? Do you think I don't know what Brother and Sister-in-law are like? All they wanted to do was show off their son. How many times have they done it over the years? I just don't understand this, Chu Wencheng. You guys have the same father, so why is he like this? When your elder brother's son was born, Father returned to his own family to beg for the Meridian Cleansing Pill to cleanse the Yuntian meridian. What about our Yunfan? He was born just a few days after her. So what if he's not the first grandchild of the first son? Is there anything left for us after all these years?!” With her pretty eyebrows slightly furrowed, Yang Yayun continued, Our “Xuanxuan is in poor health since young. It was very difficult even to ask Father for money to treat him. However, your parents have spent so much money on Yuntian over the years.
Chu Wencheng smiled slightly and said, “You know this family has been in the dog house for a long time. We have to endure it now because we have someone as talented as Yuntian. My parents just hope he will bring honor to our family!”
“Gifted how? Would he have such a cultivation base if Father had not asked for the Meridian Cleansing Pill and spent hundreds of thousands to buy all sorts of expensive herbs for him to soak his body since he was a child? ” Which Yayun could not help but say, “Chu Wencheng, our family is already in a difficult situation. We have no money to take care of Xuanxuan, and your parents want you to lend money to your brother. Over time, you have lent them over 300,000. Are we going to see that money again?”
“Advantages? What kind of benefits do we get? Brother has been looking down on us all this time. Now that this has happened, you expect us to benefit from it? Forget that! I lost my appetite!”
Yang Yayun quickly stood up, turned around, and left the room.
Chu Wencheng immediately chased after him. Sitting at the table, the siblings, Chu Yunfan and Chu Qingxuan, looked like they had gotten used to such events.
Chu Yunfan helped her get a bowl of ginseng chicken soup and served another bowl of rice to herself. It makes sense that people who practice martial arts have great taste.
That is why modern society is so abundant with supplies. Without them, no one would have enough energy.
Like that, their words had caused an uproar within Chu Yunfan. His cousin, Chu Yuntian, was born just a few days before him, like a personal nightmare.
Compared to Chu Yunfan, with his mediocre abilities, Chu Yuntian was extremely intelligent from the moment he was born. He stupefied everyone who met him. In order to clear his meridians, his grandfather went to the Chu family's ancestral home to request a Meridian Cleansing Pill that was worth up to ten million coins. As such, Chu Yuntian had performed amazingly since young, and his talent was incredible. Given that the family bought all sorts of herbs for him to soak in since he was a child, he cultivated very quickly.
Chu Yuntian and Chu Yunfan were of the same age, and both were in Class 3. Therefore, Chu Yunfan attended No.13 Calm Ocean City High School, while Chu Yuntian attended No.1 Donghua City High School. . It was the best school in the entire city, with many geniuses and experts. Even his worst students could get into one of the best schools in the Federation. The best batch can get into Federation University, ranked first among the top ten schools.
Chu Yuntian had just entered Class 3, and a tutor from the Federation University was attracted to him. He guaranteed that Chu Yuntian would enter the university. It was no exaggeration to say that he brought honor to the Chu family.
The Federated University is ranked first in the entire Federation, and is supported by the Federation government. All over the world, those who go to school are one in a million. They are the elite of the elite. To use the phrase from the feudal period, such a person would be a general in the field or a minister in the court. Many officers in the military are from the Federation University. More than half of the senior officials in the government are also from there, as well as famous people in all fields, including science, economics, and culture. They are innumerable.
Admission to the Federation University will ensure a bright future when one enters society!
Meanwhile, Chu Yunfan, who was born only a few days later than Chu Yuntian, would naturally be compared. More than once, he was told before his face that all the best things the Chu family had were given to Chu Yuntian. Born a few days later, he got nothing. He is worthless.
Chu Yunfan was not weak compared to ordinary people, but when he was juxtaposed with the genius Chu Yuntian, many saw him as a useless person.
Everyone has pride. Chu Yunfan was being compared and looked down upon openly since childhood. How could he not be affected? It was just that he had learned to hide it and not show any emotions on his face. He did this because he knew the people who would get angry were not those who made fun of him but his parents who loved him the most.
Chu Yunfan looked at Chu Qingxuan as he thought about this and pity filled his eyes. He was not talented, but Chu Qingxuan was different. He has an incredible talent. To him, he was no less than Chu Yuntian, but a God was unfair. He was given an unusual congenital gene defect. There was nothing he could do about his body shrinking gradually no matter how capable he was.
Chu Yunfan listened to the voice that came out of the room occasionally. He thought, ‘Are you really a coward?
‘Did he really just do what Grandpa and Great Uncle ordered? Did he lend money to Uncle just because they asked for it?’
He had accidentally learned about his father's plans beforehand. He knew that he might never be able to make enough money to take care of his sister. On the other hand, Chu Yuntian's talent meant that he was different. He will become one of the elites of mankind in the future. Although ten million was many, it shouldn't have been too much for Chu Yuntian at that moment.
If Chu Yuntian remembered what they had done for him and helped them, there would be hope for his sister's illness!
This plan was the reason his father put away all his pride, allowing Grandpa and Great Uncle to push him.
‘No, I have to change this!’
Chu Yunfan could not help but clench his hands as he thought about this. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails turned pale and sank into his flesh. He didn't notice at all.
After waiting for his sister to finish her dinner, Chu Yunfan sorted out the dishes and put them all in the dishwasher. With modern technology, they do not need to do the dishes, a task that is just as horrible as usual. All dishes will be washed and set automatically.
After everything was done, Chu Yunfan walked into his room and closed the door.. He sat down by crossing his legs on a pillow under the bed and began his cultivation routine.