Paying a Visit

Upon seeing his mother, Feng Yuelan, return, Chen Xingyao immediately said, "Mom, the Strength Detector in the Practice Room is broken."

Feng Yuelan was taken aback upon hearing this and quickly asked, "The Strength Detector was just bought today, how could it be broken?"

"My brother just tested his strength, and maybe he was too strong, because the target on the Strength Detector developed a lot of cracks."

Upon hearing Chen Xingyao's words, Feng Yuelan immediately went to the Practice Room to check.

After coming out, she murmured, "It really is true. The equipment produced by this second-rate Martial Equipment Company in the province is really unreliable."

No wonder it's half the price of big companies; the quality is terrible.

"Mom, this Strength Detector isn't as good quality as those from big companies, but I suspect the main reason it broke was because my brother was too strong."

How strong can it be?

"A strength value of over four thousand jun."

"More than four thousand jun?"

Feng Yuelan immediately looked at her son Chen Lie and said, "Chen Lie, when did your Strength Value become so strong?"

"Recently, I've made some progress in martial arts, so my strength has increased as well," Chen Lie said.

"Your strength is already on par with Second-Order Martial Artist."

Second-Order Martial Artist?

Chen Lie pondered in his heart.

He cultivates martial arts according to the methods of the Central Galactic Empire.

Martial Artist from the Central Galactic Empire and Martial Artist from Blue Star are practically not even the same species.

At the same level, Martial Artist from the Central Galactic Empire could easily defeat a hundred Martial Artist from Blue Star.

"Brother's abilities have already met the standards for being shortlisted for the Provincial Youth Genius Group, right? Have you thought about when you'll join the Provincial Youth Genius Group?" Chen Xingyao asked.

"Probably after the New Year."

Chen Lie replied that he wasn't in a hurry; he needed to stay in the Genius Training Camp to collect more points.

"Happy New Year! Your dad is coming back tomorrow, so our family has to celebrate in advance."

Feng Yuelan felt as if she were in a dream during this period.

Her son, who had always been a source of worry for her and whose martial arts performance was terrible, suddenly transformed into one of the top martial arts geniuses in the entire province.

Her daughter's martial arts achievements had also improved by leaps and bounds, giving her a sense of unreality.

"I'll contact the Martial Equipment Company's after-sales service tomorrow to see if I can get a new instrument."

Wait a moment, Mom will go make you dinner.

After Feng Yuelan finished speaking, she went to the kitchen.

After having a quick dinner, Chen Lie returned to his room.

After cultivating his Mental Power for most of the night, Chen Lie didn't rest until late into the night.

The next day, Chen Lie was awakened by a commotion outside the door.

In the living room, a woman in her forties and a girl who looked to be around fourteen or fifteen years old were sitting on the sofa.

Feng Yuelan sat opposite the woman and asked, "Sister-in-law, is there something you need so early?"

"Yuelan, I came here specifically to see Chen Lie."

"To see Chen Lie?"

"Yes, Shuangshuang told me that Chen Lie took great care of her at the Genius Training Camp, so I came here today specifically to Chen Lie."

"I thought it was something serious." Upon hearing this, Feng Yuelan immediately said, "I asked Shuangshuang to take care of Chen Lie, how come it's turned into Chen Lie taking care of Shuangshuang?"

"Yuelan, don't you know? Chen Lie is now the number one student in the Genius Training Camp."

In the Genius Training Camp, everything depends on performance, so although Chen Lie is a new student, he is capable of taking care of Shuangshuang.

"Oh? Why didn't Shuangshuang come?" Feng Yuelan asked.

"She's probably just shy. You came all the way to our house to ask her to look after Chen Lie, but instead, she's the one receiving care from Chen Lie."

"This child is too shy. What's there to be embarrassed about?" Feng Yuelan shook her head.

"Shuangshuang has always been like this since she was little; she's easily embarrassed."

The middle-aged woman chuckled twice.

This middle-aged woman is Feng Shuangshuang's mother, Yang Huixian.

The girl next to Yang Huixian listened to their conversation, and her face clearly showed some impatience.

She suddenly asked, "Auntie, where's Yaoyao?"

Feng Yuelan said, "Yaoyao is still in her room and hasn't come out yet."

"Okay, I'll go get her!"

Upon hearing this, the girl immediately got up and headed towards Chen Xingyao's room.

It's clear she's very familiar with this place. "Although Shanshan and Yaoyao haven't seen each other for almost a year, their relationship is still as good as ever," Feng Yuelan said.

"Where did you say a year? It's only been half a year. Have you forgotten that last summer, Yaoyao and Shanshan enrolled in the same martial arts beginner class?"

"Yes, that's true." Feng Yuelan nodded.

She glanced at her niece, Feng Shanshan, who was the same age as her daughter.

Feng Shanshan arrived at Chen Xingyao's room, knocked twice, and then pushed the door open and went inside.

"Yaoyao, are you up yet?"

Chen Xingyao had just gotten out of bed when she heard Feng Shanshan's voice and immediately went to the bathroom to wash up.

After coming out of the washroom, Chen Xingyao saw Feng Shanshan push the door open and walk in, so she asked, "Shanshan, what brings you here?"

"I came with my mom," Feng Shanshan said.

"We've arrived way too early!" Chen Xingyao couldn't help but say.

"Yes, my mom came to see Chen Lie this time. She guessed that if she came late, Chen Lie might go out to practice martial arts, so she came a little early."

Chen Xingyao asked in surprise, "Looking for my brother? Why would you want to see my brother?"

"My sister told me that Chen Lie was quite good at the Genius Training Camp and helped my sister."

However, I have serious doubts about this.

Yaoyao, tell me, what exactly happened with Chen Lie?

I don't believe that someone who can't even master Basic Combat Arts could suddenly transform into a martial arts genius. Chen Xingyao immediately retorted, "Who said my brother can't even master Basic Combat Arts?"

Feng Shanshan said, "This past summer, when the two of us were attending a martial arts introductory training course at the Martial Arts Hall, I asked Chen Lie to demonstrate some Combat Arts for us."

Who knew that his Combat Arts were full of flaws? I studied with him for more than a week before the Martial Arts Hall instructor pointed out that what he was teaching was completely wrong, causing me to waste almost half a month of my time.

Don't you know about this too? You must have messed up your training back then, right?

Chen Xingyao retorted, "My brother is just hiding his true abilities; he was just teasing you. It's just a simple Combat Arts; it's not difficult for him at all."

Feng Shanshan was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Yaoyao, what's wrong with you?"

Didn't you always tell me that your brother was actually pretty useless and completely unsuitable for martial arts?

Why has your tone changed so drastically now?

"Nonsense! When did I say my brother was a good-for-nothing? He's a martial arts genius. If he's not suited for martial arts, then how many people in the entire East River Province are?"

Chen Xingyao's expression changed, and he retorted loudly.

Chen Xingyao's response immediately Green Bubble Feng Shanshan, who said, "No, are you forgetful? I have all the messages you sent me before, both voice and text messages. Do you want me to find them and show them to you?"

"There are still records?" Chen Xingyao immediately said, "Delete them, delete them all!"

"I'll delete it if you want, but then tell me what exactly happened," Feng Shanshan said.

After thinking for Chen Xingyao said, "Actually, my brother has a great talent for martial arts. He just keeps his strength hidden and hasn't told anyone."

"You weren't even told?" Feng Shanshan asked.

Chen Xingyao hummed in agreement and continued, "My mom just bought me Strength Detector yesterday, and my brother tested my Strength Value."

I was watching from the sidelines. The strength rating was over four thousand jin (a unit of weight), and even the Strength Detector cracked. You can estimate my brother's Blood Qi Value.

"Over four thousand jun? That means your Blood Qi Value must be at least 1,300 calories."

"They've passed the Provincial Youth Genius Group's standards?" Feng Shanshan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"My brother said yesterday that he plans to join the Provincial Youth Genius Group after the New Year."

"Is it really possible to join the Provincial Youth Genius Group?"

"Nonsense, your Blood Qi Value have already met the standards, why can't you join the Provincial Youth Genius Group?"

Chen Xingyao rolled her eyes at Feng Shanshan.

Feng Shanshan was so shocked that she was speechless.

At first, she was very skeptical when she heard how amazing Chen Lie was at the Genius Training Camp. Now that even Chen Xingyao's attitude has changed so completely, doesn't that prove the rumor is true?

As they spoke, Feng Shanshan and Chen Xingyao left the room and headed towards the living room.

Seeing Yang Huixian talking to her mother, Chen Xingyao stepped forward and greeted her, "Auntie."

"Um."

Yang Huixian glanced at Chen Xingyao and asked, "Yaoyao, how's your martial arts lately? How much is your Blood Qi Value?"

Chen Xingyao thought for a moment, then replied without revealing his true Blood Qi Value, "It's alright, my Blood Qi Value is only in the single digits."

"Single digits? Has it broken 1? What's the exact number?"

"Less than 5 calories."

"Explain more clearly."

"Just over 4 calories."

"What? Four cards?"

Yang Huixian was startled and asked, "Your Blood Qi Value has exceeded 4 calories?"

"At your age, how is that possible?"

Feng Shanshan also looked at Chen Xingyao with a shocked expression.

We all enrolled in the Martial Artist together, and just a few months ago we were asking each other about our progress. We were all about the same, so how did she suddenly become so much ahead of me?

"It shouldn't have been possible, but my brother taught me some Martial Arts Knowledge recently, which caused my Blood Qi Value to increase by leaps and bounds."

"What? Is Chen Lie's guidance really that useful?" Yang Huixian couldn't help but ask.

Feng Shanshan, standing nearby, said, "Mom, my cousin's guidance might really be that useful. I just heard Yaoyao say that Cousin Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value has reached over a thousand, and he'll be joining the Provincial Youth Genius Group after the New Year."

"Has Chen Lie really reached the standard of the Provincial Youth Genius Group?"

Yang Huixian initially thought her eldest daughter was exaggerating, but now it seems there was more to it than met the eye.

At that moment, Chen Lie came out of the room.

As soon as Chen Lie came out, Feng Yuelan said to him, "Chen Lie, your aunt has brought your cousin Shanshan to see you."

Chen Lie nodded, walked to the sofa in the living room, and called out to Yang Huixian, "Auntie."

"Chen Lie, your aunt came here specifically to thank you."

Shuangshuang said, "You took great care of her at the Genius Training Camp and even lent her a lot of martial arts resources."

"These are all minor matters," Chen Lie shook his head.

"It's not about whether it's a small matter or a big one; what's valuable is that you have this intention."

"But Chen Lie, since you're so skilled in martial arts, why don't you take some time to give Shuangshuang pointers? She's at a crucial stage in her martial arts training. If you can give her some useful advice, it might save her months of arduous practice," Yang Huixian said.

"Okay, Auntie, I will if I have the chance." Chen Lie nodded in agreement.

"That's good. I heard you're going to join the Provincial Youth Genius Group after the New Year?"

"I do plan to."

"Before you join the Provincial Youth Genius Group, remember to give your cousin some pointers on Martial Artist."

"Yes, I can't forget it."

At this moment, Feng Shanshan's eyes were fixed on Chen Lie, constantly observing him.

Her cousin seemed to have indeed undergone some inexplicable changes, no longer behaving frivolously as before.

"Hey, Cousin Chen Lie, could you check my martial arts skills for me when you have time?"

Feng Shanshan couldn't help but say.

She thought that with her Blood Qi Value exceeding 2, she could overpower Chen Xingyao, but little did she know that Chen Xingyao's Blood Qi Value was already so terrifying.

To be honest, she was a little unconvinced. At this age, someone with Blood Qi Value exceeding 4 kilos could join the Elite Class.

They're not from any powerful or wealthy family, and they've only been taking the Martial Arts Department exam for half a year. How could their Blood Qi Value have improved so quickly?

Are the martial arts prodigies who made it into the Provincial Youth Genius Group really that amazing?

Can someone's martial arts skills improve so significantly just by giving them a few pointers?

"Can."

Chen Lie nodded, without refusing.

As far as he could remember, although his little cousin Feng Shanshan had been quite disrespectful to him in the past, he hadn't bothered to argue with her.

They're all relatives, and besides, his mother has a strong affection for his uncle's family.

Feng Shanshan felt a little embarrassed. She recalled her strange behavior towards her cousin before, and combined with her request just now, she felt ashamed.

Yang Huixian didn't stay at Chen Lie's house for long. After exchanging a few more words with Feng Yuelan, she left with Feng Shanshan.

In the afternoon, Chen Gequn also went home for his annual leave.

That evening, Chen Gequn was informed of his son Chen Lie and daughter Chen Xingyao's martial arts achievements.

Chen Gequn asked incredulously, "You mean? Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value has exceeded four digits? He can join the Provincial Youth Genius Group after the New Year?"

Meanwhile, Yaoyao's martial arts progressed rapidly, and her Blood Qi Value broke through thirty calories.

Feng Yuelan said, "Yes, all of this is because a great figure from Outer Stars imparted Martial Arts Knowledge to Chen Lie, and Chen Lie recently passed on this Martial Arts Knowledge to Yaoyao Outer Stars."

"Could the martial arts civilizations Outer Stars be so much more advanced than those on Blue Star?" Chen Gequn asked in a deep voice.

"I don't know about that, because we've never been to Outer Stars either, but it's still a good thing."

The sons have become so successful, and the daughter also has a bright future ahead of her.

Who knows, both siblings might be able to attend Hope Starry Sky University.

Chen Gequn nodded and said, "This secret must be kept strictly confidential. No matter who questions us in the future, we must not say that it was because of advanced Martial Arts Knowledge from Outer Stars that the two children underwent such a transformation."

"I know that, and I've already told both children."