The Whole Family Is Surprised, A Good Life Is Coming

"What are you thinking, Mom? Where did your mind go? I was a sparring partner for a Martial Artist today and earned a ten-thousand tip. It just so happened to be near the West City Demonic Beast market, so I bought some hind leg meat on my way back."

"Martial Artist? Sparring partner? Ten thousand?"

Chen Xiaoyan knew all three words, but she was a bit confused when they were put together.

Lu Lin had no choice but to explain it to his mother. Chen Xiaoyan then asked belatedly, "Son, so you are... a Martial Artist now?"

"Absolutely. I just haven't registered with the Martial Arts Association yet. For now, please help with dinner. Dad and Lu Qi will be back later, and I'll explain everything to you all at once to avoid repeating myself."

"Oh, alright."

Chen Xiaoyan was relieved after confirming that Lu Lin hadn't gotten the money through theft or robbery. As for the important matter Lu Lin mentioned, she could only suppress her curiosity and wait for Lu Ping and Lu Qi to return.

An hour later.

Chen Xiaoyan had just finished cooking when Lu Ping and Lu Qi returned together. Seeing several meat dishes on the table, Lu Qi shouted and rushed forward to eat.

"Go, go, go. Wash your hands first before you come to eat."

After the family was seated, Lu Lin took out the contract he had re-signed with Liu's Martial Arts School from his bedroom and placed it in front of Lu Ping.

"Dad, take a look."

"What's there to look at? I'm starving."

Although Lu Ping said that, he still picked up the contract and read it carefully.

"Fifty thousand?!"

"A 210-square-meter apartment in Qingyun Garden?!"

"Three cultivation techniques?!"

"The martial arts school will focus on cultivating me?!"

Lu Ping shouted, looking at Lu Lin in disbelief.

His hand holding the contract trembled slightly.

"Lu Lin, wh-what's going on? Didn't you say yesterday that your monthly salary was eight thousand? How did it become fifty thousand today?"

Hearing Lu Ping's astonished exclamation, Chen Xiaoyan was the first to lean in. Lu Qi, forgetting about the braised pork, craned his neck to get closer to Lu Ping.

Indeed, it stated that Lu Lin had become a contracted Martial Artist for Liu's Martial Arts School, with a monthly base salary of 50,000 yuan and a 40% commission. Additionally, the martial arts school rewarded Lu Lin with a large apartment in Qingyun Garden, three essential cultivation techniques, and a promise to focus on his development in the future.

Lu Qi looked at his familiar older brother, whom he had lived with for over a decade, as if he didn't recognize him anymore.

That made sense.

Last night, Lu Lin returned from outside covered in blood and carrying four F-grade Battle Sabers. Ever since then, his older brother seemed to have changed.

Among the three, Lu Qi was the first to accept Lu Lin's transformation. After all, compared to the benefits that were not yet visible, Lu Lin's murderous aura last night was even harder to accept.

Lu Lin smiled, "Dad, Mom, and Lu Qi, let me explain why the martial arts school is giving me such good treatment."

He had already thought of what to say to his parents and Lu Qi on the way back.

"Yesterday, I was very upset and pained after failing the Martial Arts Examination. However, while working at the martial arts school, I suddenly felt enlightened, and my Golden Bell Shield realm advanced by leaps and bounds to the fourth level. That's how I was discovered by the person in charge of the martial arts school, and they signed a basic Martial Artist contract with me."

"But this morning, when I was testing my strength, my punching power reached 1500 kilograms! This even alarmed the Headmaster of the martial arts school. These benefits were personally arranged for me by the Headmaster, Liu Qinglong."

"And, I have even bigger good news here!"

"In less than a day after obtaining the Vitality cultivation method, I have successfully condensed Vitality Power. Now, I can truly say I am a Martial Artist. As long as I complete the registration at the Martial Arts Association, I will have my certification."

"So, am I a genius?"

Lu Lin said proudly.

It was only in front of his family that he could relax and show the childishness of an eighteen-year-old boy.

"R-really?"

Although Lu Ping asked, he already believed everything Lu Lin had said in his heart.

He had watched his son grow up by his side since he was a child. How could he not know Lu Lin's character? Lu Lin had never lied to anyone since he was young.

"Of course, it's true, Dad. Mom, Hall Master Liu also said that because I am a Martial Artist being specially cultivated, the martial arts school can help resolve both of your jobs."

"Dad, Mom, our family's good days are coming."

"They're coming, the good days are coming."

Lu Ping murmured, tears involuntarily streaming from his eyes.

He hadn't felt this excited in I don't know how many years.

Lu Lin's physical test results had always been unsatisfactory before, but seeing Lu Lin's diligent practice every day, he couldn't bear to discourage him.

He never expected that after failing the Martial Arts Examination, Lu Lin would suddenly have an epiphany and become a Martial Artist in just one day.

Heavens, you have eyes.

Chen Xiaoyan next to him remained silent because she was already sobbing uncontrollably at this moment.

Her son was so accomplished, not only possessing astonishing talent, becoming a Martial Artist in just one day, but also gaining recognition from the martial arts school and becoming a specially cultivated Martial Artist.

As for good days, the couple didn't have many demands. A simple, ordinary life was fine. The most important thing was for their children to grow up happily, have their own careers and families.

"Mom, Dad, stop crying. Tomorrow, you both take the day off, and Lu Qi too. We'll all go to Qingyun Garden together to check out the houses there. If it's suitable, we'll move as soon as possible and settle into our new home."

Seeing his parents cry, Lu Lin's emotions also stirred a little.

"Hooray! We're taking the day off to look at houses and move! A new home!"

Lu Qi shouted excitedly, only to be smacked on the back of the head by Lu Ping.

"Dad, why'd you hit me again?"

"What, you don't like going to school, always looking glum, but as soon as you hear about taking time off, you act like it's New Year's no matter what. You little brat, hahaha, alright, tomorrow, we'll all take the day off and go see the new house together!"

Lu Ping had been scolding Lu Qi, but by the end of his sentence, he couldn't help but burst into laughter as well.

He was a useless father, unable to provide his family with a wealthy and stable life.

Fortunately, he still had Lu Lin.

Seeing Lu Ping laughing heartily, Chen Xiaoyan also stopped crying and smiled through her tears. Lu Qi rubbed the back of his head, his mouth splitting into a grin.

Seeing his family's happy expressions, Lu Lin's resolve grew even stronger.

The path of Martial Arts, he was determined to walk it.

Dinner concluded amidst everyone's laughter. As Lu Lin got into bed, he checked his progress. The Thousand Layered Breathing Technique had reached the third layer. However, advancing to the fourth layer required a full ten thousand points of proficiency.

If it weren't for the inconvenience of wearing his weighted gear while sleeping, which might crush the bed, Lu Lin estimated he could have advanced to the fourth layer by tomorrow morning.

Recalling how Li Jiangtao had advised him against choosing this particular cultivation technique that morning, Lu Lin found it amusing.

If Li Jiangtao knew that Lu Lin had cultivated the breathing technique that no one else in the entire Martial Arts Hall had ever succeeded in, and had brought it to the third layer in just one day, Lu Lin wondered what expression he would have.