Meeting the Family

"One hundred seventy points!"

Nalan Shu and Li Xin's eyes widened at once.

Long Haochen, on the other hand, remained calm, as though it were only natural.

"Little brother, isn't that a bit too exaggerated? You went from sixty-five points of spiritual power to one hundred seventy in just a year. At this rate, it won't be long before you can undergo Sacred Awakening and become a Tier 3 Knight!"

Li Xin wrapped her arm around Ye Tian's, shocked inwardly but also happy for him.

Of course, seeing that he was about to catch up to her, her feelings were rather complicated.

"Good, good, good!"

Nalan Shu came back to his senses, smiling so broadly that his eyes nearly disappeared into creases.

The Hall Master's gaze toward Ye Tian was filled with enthusiasm. "Xiao Tian, keep working hard. If you need anything in the future, you can come find me."

"Thank you, Hall Master!"

Ye Tian replied with a light smile, one hand over his chest.

His neither servile nor overbearing manner made Nalan Shu's smile grow even brighter.

Perhaps during the Demon Hunter Squad selection a few years from now, someone from their Haoyue Branch Hall might truly make it to the end.

Still, Nalan Shu did not become overly enthusiastic.

Ye Tian's cultivation of External Spiritual Power was indeed astonishing, but for all professionals, Innate Internal Spiritual Energy was still more important.

If one's Innate Internal Spiritual Energy was too low, then no matter how talented they had been before, it would all be in vain.

The Haoyue Branch Hall currently had a living example of that.

"Little Haochen, this is the Awakening Stone Lord Xingyu asked you to bring back. Be sure to keep it safe."

"Thank you!"

Long Haochen accepted it with both hands and bowed respectfully.

"You rarely come to the Haoyue Branch Hall. How about I have Xin'er show you around?" Nalan Shu asked.

Long Haochen gently shook his head. "Thank you for your kindness, but there's no need. Teacher assigned me a task, and I still need to hurry over."

"All right, then!"

Hearing that, Nalan Shu did not press him further and escorted Long Haochen to the door.

Just before leaving, Long Haochen suddenly looked at Ye Tian.

"Brother Tian, I'm leaving. When you return to Odin Town, I'll come find you."

Ye Tian's heart stirred, and he spoke softly. "Now that you mention it, I haven't gone home in two months either. I'll head back with you, Haochen."

"Hall Master Nalan, I'd like to ask for leave. I wonder if..."

Nalan Shu agreed readily. "No problem. I'll have someone inform the Quasi-Knight class. Just make sure you return within a week."

"Thank you, Hall Master!"

Sure enough, showing a certain amount of talent had its benefits.

But the reason Ye Tian had revealed only one hundred seventy points of spiritual power was naturally because he did not want to undergo the Sacred Awakening ceremony so soon. He had no confidence in it.

Moreover, Sacred Awakening involved an element of randomness. Who knew how much Innate Internal Spiritual Energy he possessed?

It would be better to wait until after Long Haochen awakened first!

If he remembered correctly, after returning to Odin Town this time, Long Xingyu would perform Sacred Awakening for Long Haochen. Ye Tian would surely receive feedback as well.

He might as well follow them back. That way, he would not need to worry about his innate External Spiritual Power being exposed.

He did not want to be hunted down by the demon race just because his "talent was too good."

"Then Sister will go to Odin Town with you two and look around as well, Uncle Nalan..."

Nalan Shu immediately sighed. "Go on, go on. But be careful. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain myself to your father."

"Got it. You're so naggy. We're leaving!"

Li Xin waved impatiently and left the Haoyue Branch Hall with Ye Tian and Long Haochen.

"That girl..."

Nalan Shu shook his head and muttered to himself where he stood, "I never expected the Branch Hall to produce two such promising seedlings. I wonder whether that Zombie Face is interested."

"I only hope that child Ye Tian's Innate Internal Spiritual Energy is a little higher. When the time comes, our Haoyue Branch Hall will definitely shine brilliantly. It may even be possible for us to advance into a main hall."

After saying that, Nalan Shu hurried toward the Knight Hall.

Meanwhile, Ye Tian had no idea what Nalan Shu was planning.

The three headed straight for the Adventurer Guild after leaving the Haoyue Branch Hall.

However, with Li Xin accompanying them, no one dared to come looking for trouble this time.

After all, Hell Rose's reputation was quite resounding in Haoyue City!

A mere Level 2 mission was child's play for Long Haochen, let alone with Ye Tian and Li Xin accompanying him. They completed it smoothly in only half a day.

During that time, Ye Tian also picked up a mission to hunt magical beasts and made a hefty profit.

After buying some gifts in Haoyue City, they set out for Odin Town.

Beneath the lingering glow of the setting sun, Odin Town was already close at hand.

Yet as they drew nearer, Li Xin inexplicably became nervous.

Ye Tian could not help shaking his head with a smile. "Sister Xin, aren't you being a little too dramatic? It's not like we're facing the demon race. There's no need to be so nervous, right?"

Why did she look as though she were about to meet the family?

"You make it sound easy. They're your family, little brother. I have to leave Auntie with a good impression, don't I?"

Li Xin answered as though it were perfectly natural.

"Little brother, take a look. Do I look all right? There's nothing strange about me, right?"

As she spoke, she kept straightening her clothes.

Ye Tian felt rather helpless, but he still nodded lightly.

"No. You look very beautiful, actually!"

Hearing Ye Tian's words, Li Xin slowly let out a sigh of relief.

As they entered Odin Town, the three immediately drew the residents' attention.

Especially Li Xin, beautiful and alluring in figure. In all of Odin Town, only Bai Yue could compare with her in appearance.

"Brother Tian, I'm going home to see Mom first."

After crossing the familiar bridge, Long Haochen spoke impatiently.

Ye Tian smiled and nodded. "Give Auntie Bai Yue my regards. I'm heading home too."

"Mm, goodbye, Brother Tian. Goodbye, Sister Xin'er!"

"Goodbye, little Haochen!"

They waved to one another before parting ways.

"Let's go too, Sister Xin. My house is just ahead!"

Ye Tian led Li Xin into his family's small courtyard.

"Is this where you've lived since you were little, little brother?"

Ye Tian smiled and nodded, calling softly, "Mom, I'm back."

Almost the instant his words fell, hurried footsteps sounded from inside the wooden house.

"Creak—"

The door was pushed open, and Liu Mei ran out with a delighted expression.

The moment she saw Ye Tian, her face filled with surprise and excitement.

She hurried forward and pulled Ye Tian directly into her embrace.

Feeling that familiar sensation and scent, Ye Tian's entire body relaxed into tranquility.

"Xiao Tian, why have you come back?"

After a warm moment, Liu Mei slowly released him, a gentle smile on her face.

"Haochen went to the Haoyue Branch Hall today, so I came back with him to see you, Mom. I also brought a friend."

Ye Tian gently freed himself from Liu Mei's embrace and turned to look behind him.

"Mom, this is Sister Li Xin. She's also a knight from the Haoyue Branch Hall, and she takes good care of me normally."

When Liu Mei's gaze turned toward her, Li Xin immediately froze.

The usually carefree girl forced out a stiff smile.

"Hello, Auntie. My name is Li Xin. I hope you won't mind my sudden visit."