“As expected, that good-for-nothing still doesn’t have a trace of Essence Energy within him!”
“He’s truly a disgrace to our Wilson Family. He should have died with his unchaste Mama in the foul Poor Street!”
“He doesn’t deserve to bear the surname Wilson!”
Inside the Wilson Family's manor, a black-haired young man calmly placed his hand on the Essence Energy detection stone.
The detection stone remained dim, like the dead of night.
The surrounding young men and women pointed and whispered, their various insults reaching his ears without any obstruction.
But the young man’s face showed no change in expression; his eyes, as calm as water, gazed at the detection stone in front of him.
As expected, still not a trace of Essence Energy… The young man, Ze Kai, was a transmigrator from Blue Star. This was his sixth year since transmigrating to the Vitality Continent, and also his sixth awakening ceremony.
But without exception, all had failed.
On the Vitality Continent, even ordinary people harbored faint Essence Energy within them. Someone like him, without a single trace of Essence Energy, could be called a complete and utter good-for-nothing.
This good-for-nothing physique quickly spread his reputation throughout Quartz City, making him a “celebrity” of the Wilson Family.
Ze Kai withdrew his hand from the detection stone and turned to leave.
Amidst numerous disdainful and disgusted glances, he walked towards a tall, blonde middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man was named Wilson Jason, Ze Kai’s father.
“Leave Quartz City.”
The middle-aged man’s tone was indifferent, as if he were discussing something trivial.
It was hard to imagine such a cold tone being used when speaking to one’s own child.
Ze Kai was not surprised; after all, he was merely the child born of the man’s drunken encounter with a Slave, and among his many children, he was the least favored.
The young man looked up, staring into his father’s cold eyes without any fear. Indeed, there was no warmth in them.
“Alright.”
Ze Kai revealed a peaceful smile, devoid of any hysterical madness, instead making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.
He no longer wished to remain in such an unfeeling family.
Ze Kai passed by, his steps steady, as always.
“Don’t use the surname Wilson anymore.”
A cold voice came from behind. The young man’s steps paused, and the air fell into a dead silence. The wind howled past, as if dividing the world in two.
“Don’t worry, from now on, there will only be Rocks Ze Kai.”
The young man’s tone was peaceful, subtly tinged with relief and liberation.
Jason did not know much about this son, nor did he wish to. In his opinion, this was merely a desperate attempt to save face.
However, this was also good. He didn’t want to waste too much time on this good-for-nothing son. If things got too big, he would also find it a bit troublesome.
Ze Kai did not linger and walked towards his room.
Rocks was his Mama’s surname, coincidentally the same as the overlord of the Pirate World, Rocks D. Xebec.
He liked this surname; it was full of ambition, just like him.
On the way, he encountered a man in armor, a woman in a luxurious long dress, and a rosy-faced girl who looked only three or four years old. Iron boots clanked heavily on the ground.
The few of them met glances, but no one spoke.
Ze Kai avoided the three and left directly.
The little girl curiously asked, “Was that Uncle Ze Kai just now?”
The man in armor was named Arthur, Jason’s eldest son, and thus Ze Kai’s older half-brother.
Hearing his daughter’s words, Arthur said gently, “Leah, he has already been expelled from the family by your grandfather. He is no longer a member of the Wilson Family, so you don’t need to call him uncle anymore.”
His tone was gentle, yet the words he spoke were incredibly cold.
The little girl didn’t understand why Ze Kai was expelled from the family, nor did she understand why her father was happy about it. She just nodded and said, “Oh.”
Lina, beside them, said, “Don’t mind that good-for-nothing who doesn’t even have a trace of Essence Energy. I heard that Sister Rosie has awakened wind-type Essence Energy and will be a powerful wind mage in the future. Mama will take you to see her.”
The three chatted as they walked outside, no one mentioning Ze Kai again… The news of Ze Kai being stripped of the Wilson surname quickly spread throughout the manor. From family disciples to servants, everyone knew about it.
Along the way, many servants cast mocking glances at Ze Kai, and some even openly ridiculed him, no longer showing him any respect.
Before returning to his room, Ze Kai was blocked by a blonde young man.
“Move aside.”
Ze Kai’s tone was cold. The young man in front of him was his cousin Nite, who had specifically come to seek refuge with the Wilson Family.
Nite crossed his arms, looking at Ze Kai with a mocking expression: “Cousin, oh, no, I forgot, you’re no longer a member of the Wilson Family. This room will be mine from now on, and everything inside belongs to the Wilson Family. Since you’re no longer part of the Wilson Family, everything inside naturally has nothing to do with you. Hurry up and get lost.”
Ze Kai stepped forward.
“What, do you still want to make a move? You’re not a member of the Wilson Family anymore!”
Seeing this, Nite wanted to teach Ze Kai a lesson, but before he could act, a pair of strong, powerful hands were already pressing on his shoulders.
Ze Kai didn’t speak, just stared into his eyes. A dark red lightning flashed through his eyes.
Nite felt as if he had been struck by something. His mind instantly went blank, his body began to go limp, and he fell to the ground, losing consciousness.
Ze Kai ignored him, stepped over him, and entered the room.
This was naturally not killing intent, but Haoshoku, the strongest Haki from the Pirate World, Conqueror's Haki.
If he wanted to, he could have directly shocked Nite into an idiot.
The room was simple and unadorned, with a large bed and a desk, but no luxurious items.
On the table sat a photo frame, containing one-fifth of a photograph. In the photo was a black-haired maid with a ponytail, watering flowers in a corner.
Ze Kai picked up the photo and gazed at it for a long time.
This was his Mama, Rocks Rena, a woman with a surname. Perhaps she was also from a fallen noble family.
Ze Kai didn’t know much about his Mama, as that gentle woman had left him in his second year after he transmigrated.
Although they had only spent a little over a year together, she had left a deep impression on him.
Putting the photo away, Ze Kai left the Wilson Manor, taking nothing with him.
In front of the magnificent gate, Ze Kai gazed at the bustling street, suddenly feeling a sense of vastness, like a fish leaping in the wide sea, or a bird soaring in the high sky.
In that instant, his dormant Haoshoku suddenly surged, and a wave of heroic spirit erupted from his heart.
The Wilson Family? He never cared. He wanted to build an even grander family, an invincible family.
He would make the surname Rocks famous throughout the entire Vitality Continent!