Chapter 1 – The Young Man of the Ye Family Called Sleeping Dragon

The moon hung from the branches, stars filling the sky.

Whenever a meteor streaked across the heavens, everyone would make wishes to the sky: some wished to become divinely martial, some to become immensely wealthy, and others to become peerlessly beautiful…

Though different in nature, all shared the same desire to reverse their fortunes in life!

But on this night, there was one youth lying awake, expressionlessly making his wish to the meteor: “If wisdom has levels, grant me great perceptive eyes, great perceptive ears, and a great perceptive heart! I want to be reborn!”

This person was indeed an ordinary youth from Jiangnan’s Ye Family, named Kuang, called Wolong, at the tender age of eighteen!

He had thick eyebrows and large eyes, a nose that wasn’t particularly prominent, paired with a pair of framed glasses. Though not handsome in the conventional sense, he carried a distinctive charm.

In ancient terms, one would call him divinely martial!

Here, it must be mentioned: aside from idling away his time, he also loved meddling in others’ affairs!

Example one: When Seventh Uncle’s Eighth Aunt fell ill today, he seized the opportunity to extend his hand to his family, meaning they should quickly provide money, under the pretext of “visiting Seventh Uncle’s Eighth Aunt”… otherwise he wouldn’t be considered a proper nephew!

Example two: Hearing through various channels that some child had contracted a serious illness requiring urgent treatment, his hand would again reach out to his family… otherwise he wouldn’t be considered a compassionate person!

Compelled by these shameless excuses, he managed to obtain substantial sums of money and saved them.

Yes, saved them.

He regarded these funds as the first bucket of gold for building his fortune!

Yet, what was truly contemptible was that he unabashedly used this first bucket of gold to purchase credits for random games, aiming to dominate the rankings and claim the top spot.

According to his logic, the first attempt at spending money was just following his whims—no big deal. Ultimately, it was all for the sake of securing a divine throne in the future, where money and such could all be cast aside!

Tonight, with midnight snacks accompanying the cicadas’ chirping, who would endure loneliness? As the saying goes, however beautiful the ideal, practical action is what matters. He intended to spend the entire night sleepless in an internet cafe!

Walking along the sparsely populated street, flanked by neon lights and occasional passersby, he listlessly lit a Golden Panda cigarette.

His lazy demeanor was like one who savors the essence of smoke, lets nicotine stir his soul, strides forward without looking back, wholeheartedly fixed on the peak throne.

Coincidentally, approaching from the opposite direction were a little girl and a stunning beauty.

The elder appeared to be around thirty-one, with waist-length hair and an oval face that looked exceptionally beautiful.

Her thick eyebrows and phoenix eyes, along with a slightly upturned nose… her naturally lovely countenance could rival Xi Shi herself.

Dressed in an emerald green gown, though fully covered, it couldn’t completely conceal her curvaceous, devilish figure.

The younger one was only about five years old, clearly inheriting her mother’s fine genes, already revealing a hint of innate peerless beauty!

As Ye Kuang passed by, a wisp of fragrant breeze accompanied him, making it irresistible.

He couldn’t help but glance back three times, fixing his gaze on that captivating silhouette.

But suddenly, his attention shifted as a car silently emerged from the other side, moving at considerable speed.

The little girl, however, was slow to notice. Even if he wanted to shout a warning, it would likely be too late.

Without a second thought, Ye Kuang dashed forward with a powerful stride!

Simultaneously, the stunning beauty finally realized the danger and let out a startled cry.The car’s headlights suddenly flickered wildly, accompanied by an unending screech of tires as the horn blared through the sky. The driver seemed equally panicked, having completely lost composure!

At this critical moment, Ye Kuang erupted with latent potential, forgetting everything else as he scooped up the little girl in his arms.

In that instant, the idea of escaping with the girl was utterly unrealistic—only one could survive!

What seemed slow in description happened in the blink of an eye!

Ye Kuang suddenly unleashed his Divine Martial power, shoving the little girl to safety while he could only watch the approaching headlights grow larger.

Bang!

A deafening crash echoed within a hundred-meter radius as a figure was sent flying high into the air before crashing heavily against the guardrail.

One day later.

A nurse finished hanging several IV drips and quietly left the hospital room.

Ye Kuang lay flat on the hospital bed, his face pale and bloodless, eyes closed as he faced the ceiling, seemingly already fallen into a coma.

His numerous uncles and aunts were all present, each weeping bitterly with faces buried in their hands.

In this moment, their genuine grief overflowed!

That instant fully displayed the unyielding spirit of the Ye Family’s men!

“Little Ye, why did you have to do this? What does another’s life or death matter to you? Why can’t you break this habit of meddling in others’ affairs?”

“What are you saying! Every man of our Ye Family is noble—how could we stand by and do nothing!”

“But look what’s become of him now! It’s too late for regrets, wuu…”

“All you know is crying! Being old is one thing, but you keep spouting such discouraging words. The Ye Family’s iron will only rings true, it never—”

“Enough!!! All you do is shout nonsense all day! Don’t you know Little Ye needs a quiet environment right now!”

The Attending Physician watched this scene with inevitable headache, quickly stepping in to mediate: “Uncles and aunts, the patient’s condition isn’t as dire as you imagine. Please remain calm and give our hero a quiet space—it’ll help his recovery…”

He trailed off mid-sentence.

Because a graceful figure had entered with a little girl.

The elderly relatives’ expressions subtly shifted upon seeing them, their faces turning cold with barely concealed anger: “Why are you here?”

“Haven’t you caused enough harm to our Ye child? Hmph!”

“If anything serious happens to Little Ye, we’ll strip the skin from your bones even if it costs us our old lives!!”

“Enough!!! Will you never stop? They’re here to visit Little Ye! Do you have nothing better to do all day?”

After roaring this, Ye Aojin, head of the Ye Family, forced a strained smile through bloodshot eyes and politely addressed Liang Ying: “My apologies, though it’s understandable. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Without waiting for her response, he dragged the glaring elders away to consult with the doctors.

The little girl asked: “Mommy, why do these grandparents seem so angry?”

Her face had turned pale, as if the earlier scene had truly frightened her.

Liang Ying forced a smile: “Because Uncle, as someone’s son, saved Xiao Ya but now lies between life and death. His family naturally holds some resentment toward us. Remember, Uncle is a hero.”

The girl nodded vaguely, tilting her small head to gaze at the figure on the hospital bed.

Ye Kuang remained lying motionless, showing no signs of waking.Little did anyone know, his mind and body were already roaring, howling, screaming with all their might in the endless dark world. He wanted to wake up, he wanted to stand up, he still wanted to chase girls, and even more—he wanted to play video games…

Though he couldn’t open his eyes or speak before, he could still hear.

The voices of those distant relatives echoed like thunder, incessant and relentless, leaving him utterly sorrowful.

Meanwhile, Liang Ying’s words and the little girl’s silent prayers made him unbearably restless.

His heart felt as if it were burning, his pulse racing wildly. This inexplicable sensation fueled an inner fury, causing his face to gradually flush crimson, his emotions spiraling out of control!

If he could open his eyes at that moment, they would surely be bloodshot, his ears filled with a deafening roar, and the frantic beating in his chest gave him an overwhelming will to survive.

This indescribable feeling scorched his very being. If not for a cool, flowing energy that occasionally soothed him, he might have been consumed by the fire within.

And this cooling stream was unmistakably the power of the medicinal fluid!

But suddenly, though Ye Kuang’s heartbeat remained strong and vigorous, its rhythm had clearly slowed beyond the normal range.

This change was immediately noticed by the little girl: “Mom, Uncle’s heartbeat seems to be fading…”

Before she could finish, the waveform on the ECG monitor abruptly vanished, flattening into a straight line!

“Beep, beep, beep…”

Liang Ying’s face paled at the sound—she knew all too well what it meant!

Just as she was about to cry out for help, the Attending Physician entered and, startled, immediately shouted: “Quick! Xiao Li! Xiao Hong! The patient is crashing!!!”

Moments later, when the lights flickered on, Ye Kuang in the dark world seemed to experience a final surge of vitality, desperately swimming toward the source of light.

In that instant, it was as if he had found his last shred of hope, driving him utterly mad with determination!

“Patient’s heartbeat is absent, defibrillator ready, set to maximum!”

Bzzzt… THUMP!

In the darkness, Ye Kuang suddenly noticed the light growing brighter, illuminating his path forward.

Bzzzt… THUMP!

As several thunderous shocks reverberated, strands of electric force enveloped him in the dark world, pulling him step by step toward the light.

He struggled fiercely, unwilling to yield, like a fish encountering storm and thunder, striving to transform into a dragon!

Beep…

“Doctor, the patient has opened his eyes!”

“Administer a cardiotonic injection immediately!!”

“Oh… right away, it’s ready.”

Beep… beep…

“Doctor, the patient’s heartbeat has stabilized!”

“Whew…”

Ye Kuang: “Wuuu… wuu…”

“Doctor, the patient seems very agitated!”

“I see, Little Ye, don’t rush. You’ll be back on your feet soon. This is nothing short of a medical miracle—a diagnosed vegetative state, yet you’ve awakened… hahaha.”

“Doctor?”

“Oh, oh… I’m just too excited. This will be recorded in medical history…”

No sooner had one wave settled than another rose. Ye Kuang’s survival had captured the hearts of countless people.

Because: the news had already spread like wildfire outside!

Some praised, “A hero emerges in youth, full of promise!”

Others echoed, “Great minds think alike—the young are the pillars of our future!”

And yet others hailed, “Ye Kuang’s refusal to give up in the face of death sets an example for all!”

Even countless Weibo feeds began to explode with posts:Jiangnan is wonderful, its water and soil are truly remarkable, nurturing remarkable figures.

You don’t even know about this? Then you should be ashamed—he is now a hero in the hearts of the people.

When did it happen?

Huh, you don’t know this? Don’t make me look down on you!

Tsk, if you know, just say it…

The Old Daoist made a quick calculation and was startled. Today, the winds and clouds shift, a highly accomplished practitioner emerges, the Star of Destruction descends. This man is known as the Sleeping Dragon of Ye, a fine young man!

You’ve said so much, yet it’s all empty talk. Do you know when it happened?

Old Daoist, enough of that. Watch this monk give you a riddle: Surviving a great calamity brings great fortune!

On xx year, xx month, xx day, xx hour, xx minute, xx second, a certain Wolong struck a heavy truck with a single palm, yet he himself suffered severe injuries. He is now receiving treatment at xx hospital. Today, his life hangs by a thread, still affecting the hearts and minds of countless people…

This opening chapter shall be titled: The Young Man of Ye, Called Wolong!