Lu Qingchan's Surprise

At this moment, her mother, Feng Yuelan, came over.

"Your Uncle Lu and your dad have something to discuss. You and Qingchan can go eat over by the sofa and coffee table in a bit."

"Okay." Chen Lie nodded.

"No need, let's just sit together and eat. Chen Lie and Qingchan eating won't interfere with my conversation with Brother Chen."

At this moment, Lu Qidong spoke.

"Okay, you two talk first, I'll go check the kitchen."

As Feng Yuelan spoke, she walked into the kitchen.

Chen Lie followed his mother into the kitchen.

Entering the kitchen, he asked, "Mom, is there something wrong with Uncle Lu coming over so late?"

Feng Yuelan said, "I remember your father told you this before."

Your Uncle Lu has fallen out with his family, so he's currently running away from home.

Actually, your Uncle Lu's family has a very strong background in our East River Province military; the Lu Family is a large family.

No, the Genius Training Camp Phase Two has already started recruiting students from across the province. Qingchan has met the recruitment criteria for the Genius Training Camp and will be participating in the Genius Training Camp after the New Year.

Although entering the Genius Training Camp entitles one to substantial subsidies from the provincial government, this is far from enough. To consistently keep up with others and even rank among the top, strong support from one's family is essential.

Your Uncle Lu currently in a condition where he can't afford the strain Qingchan will experience after attending the Genius Training Camp. Therefore, your Aunt Xu, who is Qingchan's mother, asked your Uncle Lu to take Qingchan back to the Lu Family. This way, they won't have to worry about martial arts resources in the future.

Although your Uncle Lu agreed, he inevitably felt upset because he took the initiative to go home and apologize, so he came to talk to your dad about it.

"Oh, I see."

Chen Lie nodded, understanding. It seemed there was a similar incident in his past life, but he couldn't remember it clearly.

At this moment, Feng Yuelan whispered in Chen Lie's ear, "Son, haven't you always liked Qingchan? Before, your Blood Qi Value wasn't up to par, and there was too much of a gap between you and Qingchan, so I was too embarrassed to say anything."

Now that you've entered the Elite Class, your Blood Qi Value has increased dramatically, and in such a short time at that. With guidance from a powerful figure from Outer Stars, your future is sure to be bright.

"Or I could mention it to your Uncle Lu later, and suggest you and Qingchan develop a better relationship?"

Chen Lie simply shook his head. "Mom, stop playing matchmaker. When did I ever say I liked Lu Qingchan?"

Do you think Mom can't tell whether you like it or not?

Aside from when we ate together last time, Mom noticed you were a bit reserved. Think back to how you used to behave in front of Qingchan.

"If you insist on denying it, do you even believe it yourself?" Feng Yuelan simply said.

Chen Lie knew his explanation wasn't very convincing, so he said, "Mom, I'm currently in a period of rapid improvement in my martial arts training. You certainly don't want me to let romance interfere with my martial arts practice, right?"

"Let's talk about this after I've achieved some success in martial arts."

"Oh well."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yuelan also felt that it made sense.

However, she understood the power of the Chuandong Lu Family. Now that Lu Qingchan had not returned to the Lu Family, there was still a possibility that she and her son might reunite.

But once she returns to the Lu Family, her horizons, knowledge, and interpersonal skills will have improved. By then, her son might really have no chance.

The Lu Family's circle consists of martial arts geniuses. Frequent contact with martial arts geniuses naturally raises one's standards.

Chen Lie walked out of the kitchen and sat down at the dining table. He watched as his mother brought out the dishes one by one and started eating. At that moment, Lu Qingchan, sitting across from him, kept glancing at Chen Lie with a strange look in her eyes.

Chen Lie put some food in his mouth and noticed Lu Qingchan giving him strange looks several times, so he asked, "Is there something you need?"

No—no!

Lu Qingchan shook her head repeatedly.

She felt that since their last parting, which had only been a few days, Chen Lie seemed like a completely different person.

He seemed to have transformed from a quiet and shy boy into an overbearing figure. Although his every move was unremarkable, it gave people a sense of solemnity and discipline, as if a precious sword wrapped in a rag had been half-drawn from its sheath, exuding a sharp aura.

She had only ever seen this feeling in her cousin, a member of the Provincial Youth Genius Group.

Remembering the message Li Muge, her classmate and friend from the Elite Class, sent her on Green Bubble yesterday, Lu Qingchan became even more puzzled.

"Qingchan, is the son of your father's comrade-in-arms named Chen Lie? What is his background?"

Lu Qingchan: They're probably just an ordinary family. Why are you asking this?

Li Muge: What kind of ordinary family is this? It seems you don't know him well enough.

Lu Qingchan:???

Li Muge: You didn't go to the Dongchuan Martial Arts Hall today, so you didn't see that a person's Blood Qi Value can be as high as more than 2,000 calories.

Standing next to such a strong person, I even have difficulty breathing (physiologically).

In addition, Dongchuan Martial Arts Hall ran into a brick wall today and was forced to close for a day, offending a genius with Blood Qi Value of over 2,600 calories.

Lu Qingchan: What are you talking about? I don't understand.

Li Muge: I'll explain it to you in detail when we meet. Just remember, that Chen Lie is a hidden big shot, a true "senior" level figure.

If you're not even interested in someone like that, do you want to stay single forever?

Lu Qingchan:...

Although she didn't ask her friend in detail, she roughly guessed that something must have happened to Chen Lie that greatly shocked her friend.

However, with Blood Qi Value of less than 1, what shocking thing could possibly happen to the body?

When Lu Qingchan denied it, Chen Lie ignored her and continued eating.

At that moment, the door was pushed open again, and Chen Xingyao walked in.

"Huh? Why are there so many people?"

As soon as Chen Xingyao entered the house, she saw that the dining table next to the living room was full of people.

"Yaoyao's back? Your Uncle Lu is visiting today. Go wash your hands, dinner is ready," Feng Yuelan said immediately upon seeing her daughter return.

"OK!"

Chen Xingyao responded, quickly washed her hands, and then went to the dining table.

"Sister Lu, you're here too."

Chen Xingyao sat at the dining table, saw Lu Qingchan, and immediately greeted her.

Lu Qingchan smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Hello, Yaoyao."

"Sister Lu, I heard that the school is going to hold Martial Arts Competition among Elite Student soon. You've signed up for it, right?" Chen Xingyao asked.

Lu Qingchan hummed in agreement and said, "Of course, the rewards for the martial arts competition are very generous."

"Sigh, I really want to increase my Blood Qi Value quickly. I also want to participate in the martial arts competition and win a prize. I heard that the first place winner of this competition will receive Martial Arts Incentive Fund reward of ten million Star Dollar. That's way too much!"

Lu Qingchan smiled and said, "With your talent, you'll definitely be able to get a top ten ranking in the martial arts competition when you're in your senior year of high school."

Chen Xingyao shook her head. "Waiting until senior year of high school is too long."

Chen Lie ate his meal nearby, paying no attention to Chen Xingyao and Lu Qingchan's conversation, but instead focusing on his father's conversation with Lu Qidong. After drinking a glass of wine, Lu Qidong sighed, "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have left home in a fit of pique."

Going back now would not only invite ridicule from her elder brothers, but more importantly, it would also hinder Qingchan's martial arts training.

Qingchan's cousins are all far superior to her now, while Qingchan has been living away from home with me all this time. Since she started practicing martial arts, she has never been able to enjoy the treatment that children of the Lu Family should have.

"It was my stubbornness that held Qingchan back. If she had stayed within the family, her achievements in martial arts would have been far greater than they are now."

"That's not entirely true. You can't blame everything that happened back then."

"Besides, Qingchan has such high aptitude. Once she returns to the Lu Family, she will definitely make rapid progress. Even if she falls behind temporarily, she may not stay behind forever," Chen Gequn said.

Lu Qidong nodded leisurely, then said, "Brother Chen, I just heard you say that Chen Lie joined the Elite Class? When did that happen?"

Chen Gequn said, "It'll only be a matter of the next few days."

"Didn't we say at the last dinner that Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value was less than 1? How come he suddenly joined the Elite Class? I don't remember it being that long ago."

Chen Gequn laughed and said, "You forgot? Chen Lie said he has a pseudo-nutritional saturation constitution; with proper conditioning,..."

Naturally, the Blood Qi Value increase significantly.

I'm telling you, Chen Lie not only got into the Elite Class, but his Blood Qi Value has also reached a staggering 40 calories.

40 calories? How is that possible?

Upon hearing this, Lu Qidong was immediately taken aback.

He didn't believe Chen Lie's claim of a Pseudo-Nutrient Saturation Constitution, but the fact that his Blood Qi Value increased dozens of times in such a short period was simply beyond reason.

What kind of physique allows someone to be so powerful?

"I was startled at the time, but I had it checked, and it was 40 calories of Blood Qi Value, there's no mistake at all," Chen Gequn said.

Chen Xingyao was eating nearby, quickly looked up and asked, "Dad, are you serious? My brother's Blood Qi Value has already reached 40 calories?"

"Of course it's true."

"But how could it be so fast? You all knew, why didn't you tell me?"

Chen Xingyao looked incredulous.

She looked at Chen Lie again and felt that her brother had changed in a way that was hard to describe. He was sitting upright and seemed more energetic, and he looked a little fiercer than before.

"Because you weren't home at the time. Besides, what would a little kid like you need to know so much for? Who would specifically tell you that?" Feng Yuelan said at this moment.

Chen Xingyao pursed her lips, shocked and realizing that her brother was very different from before.

Suddenly his Blood Qi Value increased so much. In the past, he would have boasted about it to himself, but now he only learned about his brother's Blood Qi Value exceeding 40 from his parents.

Thinking about it carefully, my brother hasn't argued with me for almost a month. It's so strange. Has he changed his personality?

Lu Qingchan couldn't help but give Chen Lie a deep look.

It's completely illogical for the Blood Qi Value to jump from 1 to 40 in such a short time.

It took her almost a year to go from 1 to 40 in Blood Qi Value. Even so, she was one of the people who improved her Qi and Blood the fastest.

Could it be that Chen Lie really possesses a special physique? Otherwise, how could his Blood Qi Value increase dozens of times in less than a month? But didn't Mom say that Chen Lie was just lying?