A Visit at the Doorstep, Ji Lingxuan's Mother?

Luo Chengfeng said, "Blue Star University did send someone to contact us, but they only said that Zhixun hasn't been able to go home or contact her family for some time."

Luo Zhixun's mother also said, "We haven't been able to get through to Zhixun these past few days, and Blue Star University hasn't given us a clear explanation either, so we're understandably worried."

"You don't need to worry. Zhixun was admitted to Starry Sky University ahead of schedule and is currently training Starry Sky University there, so she won't be coming back."

"She asked me to pass on a message to you: don't worry about her," Chen Lie said.

"Admitted to Starry Sky University early?"

Luo Zhixun's parents were both startled.

"Yes, this is a good thing. Among the dozens of planets in the Canglan Star Domain and thousands of top geniuses from each planet, only a handful have been recruited in advance. Those who are recruited will receive special training from Starry Sky University."

"Thousands of martial arts geniuses from dozens of planets, Zhixun was recruited? Is Zhixun's talent really that good?"

Luo Zhixun's mother was puzzled. Her daughter was definitely among the martial arts geniuses, but not among the top martial arts geniuses on Blue Star. Otherwise, she wouldn't have failed to even make it into the top five of the Three-Province Martial Tournament.

With such fierce competition, how could my daughter possibly be selected by Starry Sky University?

"Because she was found to have a special physical condition," Chen Lie said.

Luo Chengfeng coughed lightly. "I know that, let's not talk about it."

It's definitely a good thing that Zhixun was selected by Starry Sky University.

Chen Lie, thank you for delivering this message for us. Please don't leave at noon.

"I'll arrange for us to have a meal here."

"No, I'm busy with martial arts. I came here specifically to deliver a message, so I won't bother you any longer!"

Seeing that Chen Lie refused, Luo Chengfeng and his wife tried to persuade him to stay, but Chen Lie insisted on refusing. The couple had no choice but to send Chen Lie out of the Provincial Governor's Office.

Seeing Chen Lie leave on the airship, Luo Zhixun's mother exclaimed, "What an amazing young man! He comes from an ordinary family, yet he managed to achieve a remarkable comeback in martial arts and win the Martial Leader in three provinces."

"Having only been at Blue Star University for a few months, he's already among the world's top tier of geniuses."

Luo Chengfeng also said, "That's right. What President Xu said is correct. East River Province produced Chen Lie. Perhaps it is the result of accumulating luck for hundreds of years and the poverty of martial arts for hundreds of years that has produced such an extraordinary genius."

In the century-long history of martial arts on Blue Star, I have never heard of a newcomer from a barren province being able to challenge the Martial Leader of the top three provinces on Blue Star.

"Do you think... Chen Lie is a good match for our Zhixun?"

Luo Chengfeng immediately said, "Don't you dare try to matchmake me with someone else!"

"How is this a matchmaking scheme? Chen Lie's aptitude is exceptionally high; he's a sure thing to become Extreme Grandmaster in the future. Our Zhixun may not be as good as him, but she's not bad either, and she has that physique..." Luo Zhixun's mother retorted.

"The period before the age of thirty is the golden age for martial arts training. During this time, getting involved in romantic relationships will only delay your martial arts practice."

"When he and Zhixun are older and encounter obvious bottlenecks in their martial arts, if both are interested, it won't be too late to bring it up then," Luo Chengfeng said.

Luo Zhixun's mother simply nodded.

Meanwhile, Chen Lie returned home and took out the Blood Origin Crystal that Ruan Liusu had given him.

This is a mini version of the Blood Origin Crystal, which will definitely help Chen Lie increase his Blood Qi Value, but with his Strength Value already at this level, it is extremely difficult to increase it even slightly.

At noon, Chen Lie's friend Wang Hui invited Chen Lie to the Virtual Experience Pavilion. Chen Lie accepted and spent the afternoon with Wang Hui at the Virtual Experience Pavilion.

That evening, Chen Lie and his family sat at the dining table for dinner.

He then asked, "Dad, Mom, if you don't want to move to Lanjing, how about we buy a house Lanjing?"

"You can usually stay in Lanjing for half a month, and then live in East River Province?"

Feng Yuelan asked, "Buy a house in Lanjing? Putting aside how expensive houses are in Lanjing, you don't have a Lanjing household registration, so you're not eligible to buy a house!"

"That's easy, I can handle it. If you don't object, I'll take care of it. After we buy the house, you can come and stay for a while to get used to the environment of Lanjing. Those who want to come back can do so," Chen Liedao.

"This... is fine. It will be convenient to visit you and Yaoyao then. But buying a house in Lanjing will require a lot of Star Dollar. I wonder if our family has enough savings?"

Feng Yuelan was somewhat tempted by her son's suggestion.

"You don't need to worry about these things. I'll let you know once I've taken care of it," Chen Lie said.

He helped Blue Star University replenish twelve Crystal Pillar, each of which was worth ten thousand apartments in Lanjing. He asked the higher-ups at Blue Star University for help, and he believed they would not refuse.

After dinner, Chen Lie went back to his room and got a good night's rest.

When Chen Lie woke up the next day, he received two Green Bubble messages on his Communicator.

Upon opening the message, I saw two messages from Ruan Liusu and Ji Lingxuan.

Ruan Liusu: Chen Lie, I'm at Blue Star University now, and I'm about to take Star Boat to Starry Sky University.

Chen Lie replied to the message: Take care on your journey.

Ruan Liusu: With Vice Principal Qin Zhenwei escorting me, safety is definitely not a problem. I'll be away from you for at least a month at Starry Sky University, and I'll miss you!

Chen Lie: Turn your longing into motivation and train your martial arts with all your might. Remember not to reveal the secret technique I passed on to you for using the Blood Origin Crystal.

Ruan Liusu: I understand. We're about to board the Star Boat. The Communicator will lose signal soon. I'll stop here.

After Ruan Liusu replied with 'Bye-bye,' there was no further response.

Chen Lie returned to the friends list and clicked on Ji Lingxuan's messages.

Ji Lingxuan: Chen Lie, is it fun to play games with people like this?

Upon seeing this, Chen Lie immediately became suspicious.

The reply was: Who did I play a trick on?

Ji Lingxuan: You told me twice that you wanted to visit my mother when Blue Star University had its holidays, and my mother has already agreed to let you come to visit.

On the first day of Blue Star University's holiday, I thought you would contact me, but I saw you board someone else's airship. It's already the fourth day of the holiday, and you haven't come to see me. Have you forgotten about it?

Chen Lie: I was busy with something the past two days and couldn't get away. I was just about to go today. I'm really sorry I didn't tell you beforehand.

Ji Lingxuan: I'll be waiting for you outside the Yunchuan Martial Artist Association at 10:30 a. m.

Chen Lie: Okay, I'll set off right away!

After putting down the Communicator and washing up in the bathroom at home, Chen Lie left home and boarded an airship to Yunchuan Province.

To be honest, he did neglect his promise to Ji Lingxuan, otherwise he would have gone to Cloud River Province yesterday.

According to his observations, Ji Lingxuan does indeed possess an Extraordinary Bloodline. Although he doesn't know the level of the bloodline, even the lowest level of Extraordinary Bloodline can benefit Martial Artist for a lifetime.

Those who possess Extraordinary Bloodline must have at least one parent who is a peerless martial arts master.

Extraordinary Bloodline is hereditary; Ji Lingxuan's parents could not possibly be ordinary people to possess Extraordinary Bloodline.

Could they be an orphan abandoned on Outer Stars Blue Star?

About an hour later, the airship Chen Lie was on landed outside the Yunchuan Province Martial Artist Association.

As Chen Lie stepped off the airship, he glanced at the time; it was not yet ten o'clock.

As Chen Lie stepped out of the plaza where the airship was parked, he immediately spotted Ji Lingxuan outside the Martial Artist Association, dressed in a plain martial arts uniform.

Upon seeing Chen Lie approaching, a slight ripple appeared on Ji Lingxuan's usually aloof expression.

Once Chen Lie was close, she said in a slightly cold voice, "Come with me!"

After saying that, Ji Lingxuan turned and left, and Chen Lie followed her.

"Ji, I couldn't keep our appointment. It's my fault, and I apologize."

Chen Lie noticed Ji Lingxuan's displeasure and tried to comfort her.

Ji Lingxuan remained silent until she led Chen Lie to a deserted suburb outside the city.

Reaching a flat and open space, Ji Lingxuan turned around and Chen Liedao, "Chen Lie, ever since the Three-Province Martial Tournament a few months ago, I've been looking for an opportunity to have another match with you."

It's just that you can never find the right opportunity, and your martial arts are progressing too fast.

"If you're willing to have a match with me, and you win without using Mental Power attacks, I'll assume you genuinely have important matters to attend to and let the matter drop."

"You want to fight me here?" Chen Lie asked.

Ji Lingxuan hummed in agreement.

Chen Lie knew that Ji Lingxuan had seen him fight against Zuo Yuan'er and Hao Yulong, and seeing her confidence, her strength was probably not to be underestimated.

"Alright, let's begin!"

"Watch out!"

Ji Lingxuan's expression turned solemn, and she began to rapidly circulate her qi and blood.

In an instant, Ji Lingxuan's blood and qi surged towards Chen Lie like a volcano.

"Boom!"

Ji Lingxuan unleashed her full power, and her qi and blood showed a faint tendency to transform into a rainbow.

After sensing Ji Lingxuan's strength, Chen Lie's Pure Yang Precious Blood suddenly shone brightly with golden light, and he flew forward to fight Ji Lingxuan.

The moment the golden blood energy and the crimson rainbow light clashed, a sudden air explosion occurred in the surrounding air.

After just one exchange, Chen Lie sensed that Ji Lingxuan's current strength was almost at the ' Mortal Aperture Stage ' of the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm, but she had not yet truly entered the Mortal Aperture Stage and was far from being his opponent.

"Wind-Rending Cloud-Rolling Hand!"

After the initial strike, Ji Lingxuan unleashed her martial arts skills, her fair and delicate hand suddenly slashing towards Chen Lie.

"Boom boom boom!"

The sound of qi and blood vibrating then rang out.

Chen Lie channeled his immense power into his fist and unleashed a powerful punch.

The golden energy instantly overwhelmed Ji Lingxuan's energy with an overwhelming advantage.

Ji Lingxuan was forced to retreat several steps by the force of the recoil.

Chen Liedao, "Your strength has improved quite a bit, but you're still a bit behind me. I don't think there's any need to compete anymore, right?"

"That's not necessarily true!"

Ji Lingxuan's aura changed instantly. A deep blue six-pointed star pattern slowly appeared between her eyebrows, with a strange rune in the center of the pattern.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Lingxuan's strength increased dramatically.

"Bloodline Secret Technique?"

Chen Lie was startled when he saw the change in Ji Lingxuan.

Ji Lingxuan has clearly unleashed the extraordinary power contained within her bloodline.

Extraordinary Bloodline requires a secret bloodline technique to activate, but unexpectedly, Ji Lingxuan accidentally activated her Extraordinary Bloodline without knowing the technique.

Ji Lingxuan's strength has improved, and she launched a fierce attack on Chen Lie.

Golden energy and blood clashed repeatedly with rainbow-like energy and blood, and within minutes, Chen Lie and Ji Lingxuan had exchanged over a thousand blows.

Ji Lingxuan, who had activated her bloodline secret technique, had fluctuating strength. When she was at her strongest, she was almost at the Earth Aperture Stage. During this period, Chen Lie could only dodge and avoid her sharp edge.

However, when he is weak, he is only at the Mortal Aperture Stage.

After Chen Lie and Ji Lingxuan exchanged another blow, Ji Lingxuan's bloodline power suddenly surged, and her strength almost soared to the peak of the Earth Aperture Stage.

Ji Lingxuan swung her palm violently, her powerful blood energy booming. With a single strike, Chen Lie's golden blood energy shield crumbled instantly, and he was nearly unable to withstand it, being forced back more than ten steps before he could dissipate the force of Ji Lingxuan's palm.

However, Ji Lingxuan's state came and went quickly; in just over ten seconds, her strength dropped back to the Mortal Aperture Stage.

Chen Lie stopped fighting with Ji Lingxuan. She knew she only had a slight advantage, and Ji Lingxuan would definitely not give in. She also couldn't really hurt her.

Chen Lie then unleashed the full power of his Pure Yang Precious Blood, launching a fierce attack while Ji Lingxuan's bloodline power was at a low level.

"Boom!"

As Chen Lie threw a punch, a golden dragon surged toward Ji Lingxuan, shattering Ji Lingxuan protective qi and blood with a 'crack'.

The azure six-pointed star pattern on Ji Lingxuan's forehead instantly faded, and the eerie rune at the center of the pattern disappeared completely.

Seeing that Ji Lingxuan was still trying to back away, Chen Lie rushed forward and struck Ji Lingxuan's left shoulder with a palm strike.

Ji Lingxuan groaned, trying to gather and activate her bloodline power, Chen Lie moved closer and used the simplest Grappling Arts to bind Ji Lingxuan's arms.

Ji Lingxuan was unwilling to give up and tried to break free from Chen Lie's grasp, but Chen Lie gave her no chance and grabbed Ji Lingxuan by the neck with a Throat Lock.

Completely subdued, Ji Lingxuan had no choice but to say, "Fine, I give up."

"Excuse me!"

Chen Lie released Ji Lingxuan's arms and neck, and asked, "I hit you a little too hard, are you alright?"

"It's alright! You went easy on me."

Ji Lingxuan blushed. The fact that Chen Lie used such a close-quarters Grappling Arts showed that he was holding back.

But being controlled by this Grappling Arts made her feel ashamed.

"I see that your bloodline power has been activated to some extent, but it's not stable enough, so it's sometimes strong and sometimes weak. If you can use your bloodline power stably, you will definitely be able to defeat me."

"Is this the power of bloodline?" Ji Lingxuan curiously, then shook her head and said, "Chen Lie's martial arts are progressing so fast. By the time I can steadily use this power, your martial arts will definitely have improved again, and I still won't be able to defeat you then."

"Let's not talk about that. I made an appointment with my mom three days before Blue Star University's holiday, and a classmate will be meeting her during the holiday."

My mother said she doesn't see outsiders, and I begged her for days before she reluctantly agreed.

I thought you would come on the first day of the holiday, but it's already the fourth day, and the holiday is ending the day after tomorrow, and you still haven't come or even sent me a message."

Ji Lingxuan looked at Chen Lie reproachfully and said, "Did Chen Lie forget about this because I didn't send him a message today?"

"I'm so sorry, this was indeed something I didn't consider carefully."

Ji Lingxuan's mother said she doesn't see outsiders. What kind of ordinary person has such an outrageous rule? She's definitely not an ordinary person.

"As I just said, let's let this matter rest."

"Now I'll take you to my house."

"Good!"

Chen Lie nodded and walked over with Ji Lingxuan.

After walking for about half an hour, they arrived at a narrow alley in the Cloud River Province slums. Ji Lingxuan pointed to the end of the alley and said to Chen Lie, "This is my home."

Seeing the dilapidated buildings ahead, Chen Lie asked, "You were the champion of Yunchuan Province Martial Leader competition for several months in a row, so you shouldn't be short of money."

"Your house is so dilapidated, why don't you buy a new house and move in?"

"My house just looks dilapidated, and besides, my mother doesn't want to move," Ji Lingxuan said.

"It looks dilapidated?"

Chen Lie followed Ji Lingxuan into the alley. After passing through a dilapidated gate, Chen Lie felt a sudden sense of openness.

The space beyond the alley was no longer cramped. Chen Lie looked down and saw a long flight of stairs leading to a modern building that looked simple yet exuded a sense of splendor.

"What's going on? Is there a hidden world just beyond one alley?"

No wonder Ji Lingxuan said her home only looked dilapidated.

"Come with me!"

Ji Lingxuan led Chen Lie up the steps to the front of the building.

"Mom, my classmate is here!"

As soon as Ji Lingxuan finished speaking, the two vermilion doors of the pavilion in front of her opened automatically.

Chen Lie was taken aback. Wasn't that a building on Blue Star just now? How did it transform into a classical pavilion as he got closer? When did it change?

At that moment, a soft voice came from inside the attic. "Come in!"

Chen Lie and Ji Lingxuan walked together through the vermilion door of the pavilion, and the scene before them changed once again, becoming a courtyard.

In the courtyard, a woman of short age, bearing a striking resemblance to Ji Lingxuan, was drinking tea.

The woman was stunningly beautiful, almost a completely mature version of Ji Lingxuan, having shed her youthful naiveté.

It's impossible to tell his exact age; he looked like he was twenty-seven or twenty-eight, or perhaps thirty-four or thirty-five—in short, he was in the prime of his life.

"Mom, this is Chen Lie, the student I told you about before."

Ji Lingxuan looked at Chen Lie and said, "Chen Lie, this is my mother."