A House Full of Guests

Xu Xin was coming to their home too.

Lu Xuan had thought that when Xu Xin said she would give him some compensation, she had only been speaking casually.

He had not expected her to come straight to his door.

"The house is really lively today."

As usual, Lu Xuan gave his parents Earth Dragon Essence Liquid. Sitting beside them, he told the elderly couple about what was happening at home.

After briefly checking his parents' physical condition,

he paid the medical expenses.

Only then did he put his mind at ease. On the way home, he bought a few more things.

12:00 noon

When Lu Xuan reached the entrance of the residential compound, he activated his Psychic Power to scan the area.

As expected, the house was already packed with people.

Moreover, his Mental Power detected several people with vigorous qi and blood roaming around the compound.

They were probably martial artists protecting Xu Xin—or that Jiang Xi.

Lu Xuan did not reveal the slightest trace of anything unusual and went upstairs.

Before reaching the door, he adjusted his state of mind. "I'm just an ordinary person, someone holding the family together."

After giving himself a round of hints, he opened the door.

Inside,

four women were sitting there, and all of them turned to look at him.

They varied greatly in size.

The pure-looking younger sister spoke first. "Big Bro, you're finally back!"

She ran over, helped Lu Xuan carry his things, then dragged him over to introduce the others.

The first was a plump, graceful woman with a mature charm filling her face. Lu Ying smiled and said, "Bro, this is Teacher Shen Liyue, and she's also my homeroom teacher."

"Guardian of Lu Ying, hello."

Shen Liyue extended her hand, her voice carrying a hint of warmth.

"Sorry for the trouble, Teacher. Just call me Lu Xuan." Lu Xuan revealed a simple, honest smile.

Lu Ying then pointed at another girl. Petite and sitting on the sofa like a doll, she said, "Bro, this is the classmate I told you about—Jiang Xi."

"Big Brother Lu, hello!"

Jiang Xi gave a cackling laugh. Her little face was full of pride, making her look exactly like a bratty little demon.

"Hello."

Lu Xuan replied indifferently.

He then looked at the last person. There was no need for his younger sister to introduce her, so he smiled and did it himself:

"This is Xu Xin, Class Monitor Xu."

"She's a top student at Jiangnan Martial University, and someone Bro met in Satellite City No. 3."

"Jiangnan Martial University?!"

Lu Xuan's words exploded like a bomb, startling the others into glancing sideways.

When Xu Xin had arrived earlier, she had only said that she was Lu Xuan's friend.

She had not mentioned that she was a student at Jiangnan Martial University.

No wonder she was a Fifth-order martial artist at such a young age.

The Four Top Martial Schools: the two imperial universities in the capital, Modu Martial University, and Jiangnan Martial University.

Anyone who could enter those four schools was an absolute monster in terms of talent.

"Wow!"

Lu Ying's eyes lit up. She excitedly went over and grasped Xu Xin's hand. "Sister-in-law... Cough, Sister Xu, you're amazing! Jiangnan Martial University's admission standards are incredibly high."

"Your talent isn't bad either. You should be able to enter one of the Four Top Martial Schools."

Xu Xin praised her.

From the moment she entered the house, she had already noticed Lu Ying's condition.

Fifteen years old, and a first-order martial artist.

It was difficult to imagine that she and Lu Xuan were biological siblings.

One had deficient qi and blood, while the other had abundant qi and blood.

Shen Liyue and Jiang Xi were not the only ones thinking this.

They had originally thought that since Lu Ying had such high talent, her older brother Lu Xuan should at least be a martial artist. They had not expected him to be an ordinary person—not only that, but an ordinary person with pitifully weak qi and blood, barely over 600.

Everyone chatted and gradually became familiar with one another.

It was not until the food was served

and everyone took their seats at the dining table that Shen Liyue spoke again:

"Lu Xuan, I'm sorry for intruding."

"But Lu Ying's talent cannot be neglected. My main purpose in coming this time was to ask what plans you have for Lu Ying's future."

As a teacher, this was the first time she had learned about her student's family situation.

It was not particularly good, but it was completely beyond her understanding.

This was truly a golden phoenix born in a chicken coop.

What she feared most was that some parents, because their child had become a martial artist, would not only refuse to support them, but even think that attending university was a waste of money.

After all, you were already a martial artist.

If you went into the Wilderness once and came back, wouldn't you earn a million?

With that ability, why waste money studying?

"Of course she'll attend a martial arts university!" Lu Xuan laughed heartily. Looking at Xu Xin, he said, "If she can get into Jiangnan Martial University, I'll have to trouble Class Monitor Xu to look after my sister a little when the time comes."

Only when his sister entered a martial arts university could he feel at ease.

Only then could she cultivate without any worries holding her back.

Hearing this, Shen Liyue nodded in relief. "Rest assured. The school will definitely help Xiaoying choose the most suitable university. Of course, as you said, if Miss Xu can help look after her a little, that would be even better."

Xu Xin smiled. "When I return to school, I can mention it to my teachers, but I don't know whether it will be useful."

Becoming a martial artist before the martial arts examination was basically equivalent to entering one of the Four Top Martial Schools. What she said was merely a favor in passing, increasing Lu Ying's chances of admission.

The few of them chatted harmoniously enough.

Throughout it all, Lu Xuan kept a close eye on the changes in their emotions.

Jiang Xi's were the strongest by far.

Every time this little demon looked at his sister, there was a hint of malice in her eyes. If not for her powerful Mental Power, he would never have noticed it.

Lu Xuan did not understand.

Why did she harbor such intense hostility toward his sister?

But Lu Xuan was certain of one thing.

This woman absolutely could not be allowed to live!

The meal ended amid this subtle atmosphere.

That afternoon,

after sending the three women off one after another, Lu Xuan turned around and returned inside. He warned his sister, "Sis, don't go to school before the martial arts examination. I'll ask for leave for you. Stay home and cultivate during this period."

"Why?"

Lu Ying was puzzled.

"Our parents' vitality has recovered quite a bit recently. The doctor said that if their children talked to them more often, they might wake up at any time."

"Really? That's wonderful!"

After Xu Xin left Lu Xuan's home, she boarded a hovercar worth tens of millions and went straight into the heart of Jinling City.

"Miss, there are no powerful martial artists in this residential compound."

The driver reported.

Xu Xin rubbed her brow. "Looks like I was overthinking it. If even you, a qi-and-blood martial master, couldn't detect anything, then he's definitely an ordinary person."

But how could such an ordinary person

have a younger sister with such high talent?

Xu Xin was confused and baffled.

Ever since Lu Xuan had safely spent a night in the Wilderness, she had suspected that he was very likely not an ordinary person.

A normal person would be certain to die if they encountered monsters in the Wilderness. Even a combat suit would not change that. Yet Lu Xuan had not only survived, he had also shown none of the psychological trauma an ordinary person would suffer after encountering monsters. It made no sense.

There were too many suspicious points.

So many that she had begun to suspect Lu Xuan was the Ghost Face Martial Artist who appeared in Ruins City.

"Miss, should we keep an eye on him?"

the driver asked.

Xu Xin set down the documents she had investigated and shook her head. "Since he's an ordinary person, there's no need to waste time."

"However, his sister is indeed a good seedling. Try to get her over to the capital if possible. The family will need a pillar like her in the future."

"Yes!"

The hovercar vanished into the distance.

At the roadside where it had been, a supercar was parked. Watching the departing hovercar, the two people inside could not help but look somewhat grim.

"That woman's identity is not simple."

Jiang Xi brought up a file. Xu Xin's basic information was displayed on it. "She's from the capital. Although she's only a Fifth-order martial artist right now, she killed a High-level Monster during Jiangnan Martial University's last field training."

"It seems some of the meat we ate today was High-level Monster meat."

She recalled the monster meat they had eaten at Lu Xuan's home.

Shen Liyue tightened her grip on the steering wheel and stared ahead. "Leaving that woman aside, Lu Ying has already broken through to become a martial artist. It will be somewhat difficult to recruit her into the Holy Cult, but it's not impossible..."

She gave an insidious smile, started the supercar, and continued:

"Her brother is the best bargaining chip."

"Use her brother to threaten her and force her to join the Holy Cult. We won't even need to damage her martial arts foundation."

"Good!"

Jiang Xi giggled. "I love threatening people, especially geniuses like her... Our gains this year have been pretty good. We've already recruited more than thirty talents for the Holy Cult."

Vroom—!

The supercar roared and disappeared at the end of the street.

Lu Xuan stood by the window, watching the two groups leave. He muttered:

"Jiang Xi has another force behind her. Otherwise, she wouldn't be targeting Sis. The last email said that the people who harmed Sis were a pharmaceutical company... I need to investigate that company when I get the chance. If they're really connected, I have to deal with them as soon as possible."

Now that his Psychic Power had broken through, he should also find a way to earn more money.

His qi-and-blood martial strength had to keep pace as well.

"Next is cultivating Martial Skills. I have to find a Martial Skill to practice first."

"Big Bro."

While he was thinking, Lu Ying called out from behind him. "Are you going to the Federation Martial Artist Association with me? Teacher said that after everyone breaks through to become a martial artist, they have to register there. She also said I could use the Virtual Combat system inside, so I wouldn't have to go into the wilderness to temper myself."

Virtual Combat?

Lu Xuan repeated it silently. Then he slapped his palm. "Right! I can completely use Virtual Combat to cultivate Martial Skills!"