In a World of Evil Parents: Building My Space and Cutting Toxic Ties

Xiang Xinyao, a twenty-six-year-old heir to a prestigious martial arts and medical lineage from the twenty-third century, finds herself transmigrated into the body of Hu Zhaodi, a fourteen-year-old girl in the fictional Kingdom of Lingxiao. The original Hu Zhaodi died under brutal circumstances, beaten to death by her grandmother for stealing pork cracklings while starving. Upon awakening in this new body, Xiang Xinyao immediately fights back, shocking her abusive family who are accustomed to her silent suffering. She discovers she has inherited a mysterious jade bracelet that contains a fully stocked supermarket and a private hospital from her previous life, providing her with unlimited resources and medical knowledge.

The Hu family treats Hu Zhaodi as little more than a slave, forcing her to perform all the hardest labor while denying her food and proper clothing. They view her as a purchased commodity, having bought her from traffickers for three taels of silver when she was a child. The family’s true motive for keeping her alive is revealed when they plot to sell her to the village chief’s crippled son for a thirty-tael bride price. Upon overhearing this plan, Xiang Xinyao decides to sever all ties with the Hu family rather than submit to their exploitation.

Her rebellion begins with small acts of defiance, such as feeding the family’s grain to the pigs and hiding meat from them. As she gains confidence and physical strength through practice, she openly confronts her abusers. In a dramatic public scene, she beats her grandmother and father with a bamboo stick in front of the entire village, shocking everyone who has witnessed her years of silent abuse. When the village head attempts to mediate, she publicly declares that the Hu family is no longer her family and throws the three taels of silver they originally paid for her back at them, symbolically closing the debt.

With nowhere else to go, she seeks refuge with Old Man Ji, a kind neighbor who has always pitied her. The Ji family, despite their own modest means, welcomes her with warmth and respect, offering her a proper meal and a safe place to sleep. This marks a significant turning point in her life, as she experiences genuine kindness for the first time. She begins to integrate into their household, helping with chores and sharing in their simple joys.

Utilizing her medical knowledge and the resources from her bracelet space, Xiang Xinyao starts hunting in the mountains. She successfully captures wild boars and gathers medicinal herbs, which she sells in the county town to earn silver. Her actions not only provide her with financial independence but also allow her to share meat and prosperity with the Ji family, strengthening their bond. She carefully maintains her secret, ensuring that no one discovers the source of her goods or her sudden change in demeanor.

As she settles into her new life, Xiang Xinyao continues to train her body and mind, preparing for whatever challenges lie ahead in this ancient world. She remains vigilant against the Hu family, who are left furious and powerless to stop her. The story follows her journey from a abused servant to an independent young woman who controls her own destiny, leveraging her unique advantages to build a better future while navigating the complexities of rural life in the Kingdom of Lingxiao.