"Isn't it unbelievable, like something out of a fantasy? But in fact, it's true!"

Ning Wangshu smiled wryly.

Then, he took a deep breath and said slowly, "I don't really know the specifics.

Over three months ago, oh, that's Earth time, I inexplicably crossed over to another world, just like in those online novels.

It was a world of immortal cultivation, filled with powerful cultivators and all sorts of demons and monsters. In that world, human life was worth less than a dog's.

At any moment, without warning, you could be caught in the crossfire of battles between cultivators or demons and monsters, with no time to react before meeting your end."

As he spoke, Ning Wangshu chuckled and took a moment to catch his breath. "I was lucky because I had decent cultivation aptitude and was taken in as a disciple by a cultivator.

Back then, all I could think about was returning to Earth. I thought maybe if I became powerful enough, I could find a way back.

Unfortunately, I spent over nine thousand years in that world and never succeeded. Eventually, I gave up and focused solely on achieving immortality.

Later, I successfully overcame the Heavenly Tribulation, opened the Immortal Sect, and ascended...

But after ascending, I found that I hadn't reached any Immortal Realm; instead, I was back on Earth! Can you imagine how complicated my feelings were at that moment?

But soon, I realized that not much time seemed to have passed on Earth. The thought that you and Mom were probably still alive filled me with excitement, and I rushed home, eager to reunite with you...

Only to find that other people were living in our home, and they told me the house had been sold to them over two months ago.

By chance, I ran into our class teacher, who told me you had rented a place nearby, so I hurried over...

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You know the rest. This afternoon, I found Xu Yiming and implanted a curse seal in him, which will activate in three days, ensuring his death!

However, I didn't expect there to be a cultivator around him. I sensed an external force attacking the curse seal I placed in him.

That's why I cast a spell from afar to teach that meddling cultivator a lesson!"

After speaking, Ning Wangshu looked at his sister again.

At this moment, Ning Ruoxuan was dumbfounded by his story.

Her mouth hung open, and she felt a dryness in her throat, unsure of what to say.

Because to her, this was all too incredible, too bizarre!

It completely defied her understanding of reality!

Yet, the scene of Ning Wangshu casting a spell just now left her no choice but to believe...

Ning Ruoxuan took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions. After a long while, she finally swallowed hard and spoke softly, "So, are you really an immortal now?"

Ning Wangshu smiled wryly, nodding and shaking his head, "Yes and no.

To be precise, I haven't truly become an immortal. I did ascend, but since I didn't reach the Immortal Realm, my body and Nascent Soul haven't been transformed by Immortal Qi into an Immortal Body and Immortal Soul.

Moreover, although my cultivation remains at the peak of the Great Ascension stage, the highest realm for cultivators, for some reason, after ascending to Earth, my Nascent Soul and spiritual power have been suppressed and restricted, allowing me to use only a small fraction of my power.

So, although I've ascended and my cultivation remains, I can't yet be considered a true immortal..."

After listening to Ning Wangshu's explanation, Ning Ruoxuan was half-understanding.

She didn't even know if what Ning Wangshu said was true or false...

In any case, her feelings were very complicated at the moment.

She still harbored resentment towards Ning Wangshu, but if what he said was true... she couldn't really blame him.

Although Ning Wangshu didn't elaborate on his experiences in the cultivation world, just his remark that 'human life was worth less than a dog's' suggested he must have faced countless hardships and life-and-death situations alone in that world.

But, should she forgive him just like that?

Thinking of everything she had endured over the past few months, the grievances, anger, and her mother's death... Ning Ruoxuan found it hard to let go of the barrier in her heart.

Ning Ruoxuan took a deep breath, looking at Ning Wangshu with a complex expression, "Are you... telling the truth? You're not making up a story to trick me into forgiving you?"

Ning Wangshu understood that his sister's feelings must be very complicated at this moment, and she might not be able to accept everything he said right away.

So, Ning Wangshu spoke earnestly and solemnly, "If there's even a word of falsehood in what I said, may I be struck by lightning!"

After speaking, he paused and then gestured with his hand.

In the next moment, the Wangshu Sword appeared before him, hovering in mid-air, vibrating softly.

Seeing this, Ning Ruoxuan was taken aback, her eyes widening in surprise.

Ning Wangshu then said, "Ruoxuan, this is my Life-Bound Artifact—the Wangshu Sword! I know what I said earlier is hard to accept.

And the only way I can prove it is by demonstrating some cultivator techniques, so you know I'm not lying!"

Ning Ruoxuan opened her mouth, and she was already eighty percent convinced, only lacking a reason to fully persuade herself.

Seeing Ning Wangshu summon a sword out of thin air, and the sword hovering in mid-air, coupled with Ning Wangshu's solemn vow, the lock in her heart finally shattered with a 'bang'...

With the release of her emotional burden, Ning Ruoxuan could no longer hold back. Looking at Ning Wangshu, her throat moved a few times, and she finally called out in a trembling voice, "Brother, brother... I, I believe you!"

Hearing his sister's words, Ning Wangshu looked up sharply, his voice also trembling with emotion, "Ruoxuan, what did you just call me?"

"Brother! Brother! Wuwu..."

Ning Ruoxuan could no longer control her emotions, throwing herself into Ning Wangshu's arms, holding him tightly as tears streamed down her face like a fountain!

It was as if she was releasing all the grievances, anger, and sadness she had endured during this time.

Ning Wangshu's emotions were also stirred, and he gently patted his sister's back, comforting her with reddened eyes.

He murmured softly, "It's over, Ruoxuan, it's all over. Now that your brother is back, no one will ever bully you again!

Cry it out, let all your grievances out. From now on, let your brother take care of you and protect you. I promise, I won't let you suffer any more grievances!

No matter who it is, if they dare to bully you or make you suffer, even if it's the king of heaven, I'll make them pay the heaviest price!"

In Ning Wangshu's comforting voice, Ning Ruoxuan's crying didn't stop; instead, it grew louder. She indeed had too many grievances.

She had borne far more than someone her age should have...

After an unknown amount of time, Ning Ruoxuan seemed to have cried herself to exhaustion and fell asleep without realizing it.

Yet her hand still clutched Ning Wangshu's clothes tightly, unwilling to let go, as if afraid that if she did, Ning Wangshu would disappear again...

Seeing this, Ning Wangshu smiled slightly, not prying his sister's hand from his clothes. Instead, he continued to hold her, laying her down on the bed, letting her rest against his chest.

Only when she gradually fell into a deep sleep and her hand released its grip did Ning Wangshu gently extricate himself.

Then he sat down beside her, meditating quietly with his eyes closed...

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