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If there was anything unclear, he should ask her for clarification.

Qiu Feng had fallen asleep on the table, but upon waking up in the morning, he discovered an extra quilt draped over him.

A steaming meal awaited on the table, while the girl, who seemed as angelic as one could imagine, sat at the bedside, chin in hand, gazing at him intently.

Their eyes met, and the girl let out a startled gasp, her cheeks flushing a deep red. She hadn't anticipated Qiu Feng waking up so abruptly.

"Brother, you... you're awake," she stammered, fidgeting and tugging at the hem of her clothing, too embarrassed to even lift her gaze. Her shyness was palpable; not only were her cheeks crimson, but even her neck and ears, as white as jade, blushed with embarrassment.

Qiu Feng grunted in acknowledgment, avoiding further eye contact with the girl. He picked up his utensils and began to eat, aware that approaching her now would only heighten her discomfort. It was better to wait a bit, as the situation would likely improve on its own.

And it did. By the time Qiu Feng finished his meal, the girl's complexion had mostly returned to normal.

"Sister, could you tell me about my past? I mean, everything that happened before I regained consciousness, from my childhood to now."

Willing or not, it no longer mattered. Having arrived in this world, evasion was not an option. She needed to confront it, integrate, and adapt if she was to make her way in this unfamiliar place.

"You are the eldest son of the Xia family from the Kisal Dynasty, and I am your sister, Xia Ye," she explained, tears streaming down her face as she detailed Qiu Feng's current identity.

Qiu Feng, now known as Xia Yi, Xia Ye's older brother, was once a well-known figure. A common saying in the Kisal Dynasty captured his renown: "A gentleman of the noble Xia family stands with integrity."

This phrase referred to Xia Ye's brother, Xia Yi.

On the continent of Foglaostein, many phenomena defy common logic. Qiu Feng was astounded by the abilities he witnessed the Xia family brothers wield in their martial arts, but to the people of Foglaostein, such feats were hardly extraordinary.

In Foglaostein, humans could cultivate their abilities through a special skill known as "Spirit Attachment." Possessing this skill enabled them to absorb the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to refine their bodies. Those whose bodies were transformed by this Spiritual Qi could unleash formidable strength, such as reversing the flow of rivers with a single punch or shattering mountains with a kick. Individuals wielding such superhuman powers were known as "warriors."

Xia Yi was once a matchless prodigy endowed with the "Spirit Attachment" talent. Gifted with intelligence and a knack for martial arts from a young age, his life took a dramatic turn shortly after his parents mysteriously vanished. He fortuitously bonded with a "Spirit Attachment" from the heavenly realm and achieved the Unification of Martial Spirit within a mere year. This feat catapulted him into prominence within the Kisal Dynasty. The royal family, recognizing his potential, lavished him with ten thousand taels of gold, and he was on the cusp of being granted a noble title.

With his distinguished family, exceptional talent, striking looks, and a future full of promise, Xia Yi was the talk of the town. Suitors queued up at the Xia family's doorstep, eager to propose marriage, with the line growing day by day.

Despite the high status of his suitors, whether they were princesses or high-society ladies, Xia Yi maintained a consistent response: he graciously declined every proposal. His steadfast refusal to marry was initially a minor issue, but his stance eventually led to heartache among many hopeful young women, causing the story to spread far and wide. Ultimately, it caught the attention of the Celestial Style.

The Celestial Style, renowned for over a millennium, was shrouded in mystery, with its whereabouts unknown to the public. However, it was common knowledge that its members were not only formidable in strength but also unparalleled in beauty, from the Sect Master down to the disciples.

A simple poem penned by Xia Yi captured the heart of the Sect Master's most cherished disciple, the Fairy Bi Zhu, Xue Wanqing. Defying her master's wishes, Xue Wanqing traveled great distances to Insasari City, all for a chance to meet Xia Yi face to face.

Upon their first encounter, her heart fluttered uncontrollably, hopelessly falling for Xia Yi. Xue Wanqing's beauty was such that anyone who glimpsed her true face was left speechless—men stood agape, while women seethed with envy. Even White Jade Capital, the most notorious libertine in the Kisal Dynasty's history, couldn't help but exclaim, "Among the myriad of women, not one in ten thousand can compare to her."

Yet, even with her stunning beauty, Xue Wanqing failed to capture Xia Yi's heart. It is said that upon being rejected, she was so heartbroken that, in a moment of desperation, she slipped into Xia Yi's room at night and disrobed.

"If I am not fated to be with you in this life, I ask only to serve you for one night."

What a romantic scene it was! Imagine a breathtakingly beautiful woman standing before you, completely bare, asking for nothing in return but a single night of passion. Surely, even the most stoic man would struggle to remain unmoved.

Whether a stoic man would be swayed was unknown, but Xia Yi truly was not...

In that moment, Xia Yi removed his own shirt and tenderly placed it over the woman, softly saying, "The weather is turning cold. Please go back."

The woman left, her face hidden in shame. By the next day, the story had spread throughout Insasari, and that day, the city's taverns sold an extraordinary amount of alcohol.

The men drank themselves into oblivion...

White Jade Capital, one of her many admirers, was so enraged upon hearing the news that he spat blood and fell gravely ill, confined to his bed for over three months.

If she had been a woman of loose morals, her rejection would have been understandable.

The conundrum was that she was not such a woman, but rather a chaste maiden of unparalleled beauty.

White Jade Capital was utterly baffled.

The following year, at the age of eighteen, Xia Yi joined the army to campaign against the barbarian tribes of the northwest. In just one year, he distinguished himself with numerous feats of valor. His most legendary achievement was capturing the barbarian general Tuo Baku single-handedly amidst a sea of soldiers, a victory that quelled the unrest that had troubled the Kisal Dynasty for decades.

Though young, Xia Yi's valor warranted a general's rank. Yet, in a turn of events, he declined all honors and left the military, returning home with his integrity intact.

A heart of integrity, the Xia family was esteemed, and fame was but dust. Beauty was seen as mere bones.

The "Virtuous Poetry of the Gentleman" from the White Jade Capital elevated Xia Yi's reputation to greater heights.

The world found Xia Yi enigmatic. Some called him foolish, others deemed him clever. Yet, when it came to others' opinions, Xia Yi simply responded with a smile.

At nineteen, Xia Yi was besieged by suitors every day. Though none succeeded, for those who proposed, rejection itself was considered an honor.

Of course, these were merely the perceptions of outsiders. There were few in the world who truly knew Xia Yi.

Despite his celebrated name, Xia Yi had endured hardships far beyond the ordinary.

Xia Yi had no particular interests, save for his dedication to martial arts. He trained fervently from dawn till dusk, which explained how he achieved the Unification of Martial Spirit within a year.

But at the pinnacle of his acclaim, a twist of fate altered Xia Yi's life.

On his 20th birthday, Xia Yi's 'martial spirit' vanished without a trace.