Europe, Paris Base City.
In the heart of a Base City where every inch of land was worth a fortune, an ancient castle stood on grounds so vast they rivaled the entire Bright Moon District in Yangzhou City.
"Janet, my child, I'm so glad you made it back safely from the Australian Continent..." A handsome, slender middle-aged man with an air of nobility smiled as he approached a young woman.
The young woman had long golden hair and a tall, graceful figure, giving the impression of strength and beauty in equal measure. Her skin was as fair and flawless as jade, and her deep, bright eyes shone like the brightest stars in the night sky.
Her combat uniform did little to conceal her astonishing curves, which drew attention wherever she went. The beauty mark below the corner of her right eye lent her an added touch of alluring charm.
"Dad, I'm a Warrior with the strength of a War God now. Australia may be dangerous, but I can handle it with ease."
After answering her father, Janet went straight to the point. "Dad, Grandpa wants to see me because of Luo Feng, doesn't he?"
The middle-aged man looked a little embarrassed. He was a good father, but as the head of a prominent family, he fell short. At the very least, he wasn't cold-blooded enough.
"Your grandfather probably does have that in mind, but whatever you decide, I'll support you," the middle-aged man said with a faint smile.
"In this extraordinary age, personal power is what matters most. And I believe you have the potential to reach great heights, my child!"
Janet's beautiful eyes filled with determination, though a hint of playfulness crept into her expression. "Of course! I'm the Windsor Family's greatest young talent. One day, I'll become a Councilor just like Grandpa!"
After chatting for a while, Janet followed her father to an ancient-looking chamber. An old man sat cross-legged inside. Even with his eyes closed, he exuded an imposing presence.
"Janet, my child, welcome home." The old man rose to his feet. He bore some resemblance to Janet and her father. He was, indeed, Janet's grandfather.
Although he was a Planetary-level warrior, he had none of a warrior's air about him. Instead, he seemed like a gentleman with elegance in his very bones—a quality many of Europe's old aristocratic families lacked.
This was an age that revered martial strength. Since the Great Nirvana, those so-called old aristocrats had been left behind and naturally faced extinction if they failed to keep pace with the times.
"Grandpa, I did have feelings for Luo Feng, but he already has a girlfriend, and he made it very clear to me..." Janet got straight to the point.
A gifted warrior—and one of the rare female warriors at that—from a wealthy, aristocratic family, she was far more steadfast and single-minded in her pursuit of martial arts than most people.
She had once said she didn't mind an arranged marriage, as long as her partner was at least one or two levels stronger than her.
Janet was attracted to strength, and Luo Feng had certainly caught her eye. She had even told him to his face that she could win him over even if he had a girlfriend, even if he was married.
But later, Luo Feng devoted himself to martial arts and made it clear that there was no room in his heart for anyone else. On top of that, his strength had risen at a breathtaking pace. Now that he had become an Invincible War God, she had finally given up on the idea.
"No, no, my child. You may have misunderstood your grandfather." The old man smiled faintly, his gaze unfathomably deep.
"Luo is just as devoted to martial arts as you are. Unless you had entered his life from the very beginning, he wouldn't have taken an interest in other girls."
When Luo Feng entered the Elite Training Camp, every major power in the world had investigated him. The old man was no exception, especially after Luo Feng broke into the top ten in his very first month.
"What I mean is that even if you can't be together, you can still remain friends. Besides, you trained under the same master. You're his senior sister."
Janet sighed. "We're not even on the same level now. He's an Invincible War God, while I'm only a Warrior-Level fighter..."
"Your thinking is a little rigid, Janet." The old man smiled faintly. "Luo is a good young man. He values his relationships deeply. You don't know..."
The old man told her some things about Luo Feng.
Even the coldest people felt some affection for good people who valued their relationships.
"Grandpa, you want me to visit Luo Feng, take the opportunity to ask to meet his teacher, and then give them a vial of Water of Life?" Janet's bright, gemlike eyes shifted thoughtfully.
"That's right. You and he already have a natural bond of goodwill, but feelings can grow distant if you don't stay in touch."
"Knowing Luo, he'll definitely buy a vial of Water of Life for his teacher. And..." The old man's gaze deepened. "You might gain something else as well..."
"Ah, still no luck..." Zhou Ze shook his head, a faint smile on his lips. "But I did stumble across another way to use my cheat."
During the days he spent in seclusion, Zhou Ze had tried all sorts of methods, but still hadn't grasped a domain. He figured his comprehension was lacking, so naturally, he thought of his cheat.
A sudden flash of inspiration made everything click. If he could control flying knives while dividing his attention into two, or even three parts—and that was only the beginning—why couldn't he use the same approach with the secondary consciousness that received insights within him?
"Stacking my students' comprehension and applying it to myself should work. I'll take a trip to the Limit Hall..."
Ever since Zhou Ze's fame had soared, the students in Yi'an District had packed the place nearly every day. On the day he taught, it was so crowded that people could barely move.
On top of that, after Luo Feng made a stunning debut at the Elite Training Camp, he had deliberately spread the word about Zhou Ze. That had brought a steady stream of visitors hoping to pay Zhou Ze a visit.
They resorted to all kinds of moral blackmail, one after another. Thankfully, Bright Moon District belonged to the Limit Hall, which made it difficult for outsiders to get in. Otherwise, the hassle would have driven him crazy. After that, Zhou Ze quit for good and settled into a quiet retirement at home, content to be a nobody.
Still, teaching was addictive. After decades as a teacher, it wasn't easy to kick the habit.
So, when Wu Tong invited him, he reluctantly agreed—with one condition: he had to be granted "four no's and two directs" privileges.
In these circumstances, housing prices in Bright Moon District had skyrocketed. People were pulling strings left and right to move in.
"Teacher, a senior sister of mine wants to pay you a visit. Would you..." Over the phone, Luo Feng looked troubled. If Xu Xin found out, it would be hard to explain.
"A senior sister?" Zhou Ze thought for a moment and guessed who it was. "Bring her over."
"Teacher, I won't come along. Otherwise, it might cause trouble with Xu Xin..." Luo Feng said, a little awkwardly.
"Heh, you rascal..." Zhou Ze shook his head with a smile. "Fine. Tell her to come over."
At Luo Feng's home, Janet gave his parents and the others a playful wave. "Junior Brother Luo Feng, Uncle, Auntie, A Hua, I'll be going now."
"Bro, are you playing both sides?" Luo Hua's eyes widened.
"What are you talking about?" Luo Feng smacked the back of Luo Hua's head. "Don't talk nonsense, kid..."
"Haha, Bro, you're embarrassed because I hit the mark," Luo Hua teased.
Luo Hongguo furrowed his brow. "A Feng, even though you're not the same as you used to be, Xu Xin never looked down on you back when..."
"What are you talking about..." Gong Xinlan said excitedly. "I know warriors are allowed to have multiple wives."
Luo Feng and Xu Xin hadn't made their relationship official, and she hadn't been in touch with Luo Feng's family, so there wasn't much of an attachment.
"Feng, Mom supports you! But you can't just abandon Xu Xin..."
Luo Hongguo frowned disapprovingly and scolded her. "What kind of thing is that to say? You'll teach the kid bad habits!"
Gong Xinlan protested, "It's government policy—and the policy of the whole world! They encourage warriors to marry more and have more children!"
"But what if I..." Before Luo Hongguo could finish, he saw the murderous look in Gong Xinlan's eyes. He shuddered and hurriedly changed the subject.
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