Family's Shock, Little Aunt's Legs Went Soft

Unable to withstand the relentless questioning from his aunt and Mo Xixi, Jiang Yuan finally confessed.

"My awakened talent is indeed not just E-rank, and the class I transferred into isn't a common Assassin."

"For certain reasons, I felt it would be better to keep it hidden."

"Becoming a martial artist only happened a few days ago; killing that Abyss monster is what caused my level to rise."

"I haven't told my parents about any of this yet, so they don't know either."

"As for the money, it really is the signing bonus from joining the guild, so you can rest assured."

The three of them fell silent for several minutes after hearing this.

Mo Lingfeng was the first to ask, "Then what is your current level...?"

"LV9."

Jiang Yuan said apologetically, "I went to the Abyss these past few days, and I lied because I was afraid you'd worry... I'm sorry for making you anxious."

"..."

The three family members were speechless, too shocked to even know where to begin.

From having a blood-energy of 3 points at the awakening ceremony to becoming a martial artist, it had taken less than half a month, during which he had even killed a LV7 Abyss monster.

He had snuck off to the Abyss for three days, and upon returning, he had become a LV9 first-tier limit-transferred martial artist.

Since when did leveling up become so simple?

One had to know that ordinary novice hunters usually teamed up to enter the Abyss, taking days to kill a single monster, and even then, the experience points had to be split.

After reaching LV6, hunters without sufficient ability often couldn't even level up once in a year.

Not to mention the professional martial artists who died at the hands of Abyss monsters the moment they entered, or those who witnessed their companions' deaths and had their mental fortitude shattered, causing them to give up on the Abyss entirely; their levels remained frozen for the rest of their lives.

Someone had once compiled statistics.

Within ten years, the number of people who persisted in entering the Abyss to kill fierce beasts and continuously level up to improve themselves accounted for only 10% of all humanity, and those above the third tier made up only 5% of that group.

Most people in human society without outstanding aptitude still chose to be ordinary citizens, working in companies like his aunt and uncle, living stable lives, and spending their ordinary lives under the protection of others, at least without the danger of death.

With only one life on the line, killing monsters to level up wasn't truly as simple as it was in a game.

Persist, and you either die or become one of the very few powerhouses!

For ordinary people, second or third-tier transferred martial artists were already considered quite formidable experts.

That was why Mo Lingfeng and Tao Yufeng were so shocked to hear Jiang Yuan's current level.

Their own 17-year-old nephew.

Half a month ago, they were still worrying about whether he could get into a third-tier martial arts university and what his future prospects would be.

Half a month later, he had transformed into a quasi-second-tier martial artist they all had to look up to.

It was simply...

"Unbelievable...!!"

Mo Lingfeng's voice of awe seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, "A quasi-second-tier martial artist before the college entrance exam... If your parents found out, they'd be scared until their legs went weak."

"My legs have already gone weak," Tao Yufeng said with a bitter smile, plopping down onto the sofa.

It wasn't just her; Mo Xixi also looked dazed, as if she had drunk fake liquor, her feet feeling like they were stepping on cotton, barely able to stand steady.

"You, are you really my Brother Yuan? You're not some monster in disguise, are you?!"

"..."

Jiang Yuan knew it would be like this.

He looked at Yan Runan and said, "Miss Yan, if there's nothing else, could you please leave for today?"

Yan Runan was taken aback. Usually, she came and went as she pleased, and others were always eager to welcome and flatter her; this was the first time someone had actively shooed her away.

However, she didn't mind such things.

"Sure."

"Uncle, Aunt, then I'll be going first. Little Xixi, let's eat cake together next time."

"Ah~"

Mo Xixi was very reluctant: "You're leaving already? Stay a little longer..."

Yan Runan smiled, "Next time, next time I'll take you to [Shangqingtian] for desserts."

Mo Xixi's eyes lit up instantly.

"Really?!"

"Of course."

Jiang Yuan walked her to the door.

Before Yan Runan left, she said something to him with a serious expression, "Student Jiang, do you remember what I said last time? With your strength, you are fully capable of applying to Divine Martial University."

"Divine Martial University only recruits 50 people per province each year. Are you really that confident that I can squeeze into the top 50 in the province?"

Yan Runan smiled and pointed to her eyes, which were covered by a black silk ribbon. "I trust my own eyes."

"In my view, those S-rank geniuses and Epic-class professionals in Nanjiang City—even the most eye-catching ones—are all inferior to you."

Jiang Yuan was noncommittal toward this.

"Believe me, what you can obtain at Divine Martial University cannot be compared to the other three top martial arts universities. One of the three demigods of Great Xia is the former principal of the Divine Martial Academy."

"Whether it is the number of secret realms or the quality of the experts and students, Divine Martial University is the undisputed number one. The preferential treatment for students is also top-tier."

"You can give it some serious thought."

Jiang Yuan's first choice was also Divine Martial University, but he remained calm and said:

"Let's talk about everything after the college entrance exam."

After seeing Yan Runan off, Jiang Yuan went through another round of roundtable questioning.

Only then were the doubts of Mo Lingfeng and the others dispelled, confirming that the young man before them was indeed the nephew (cousin) they had watched grow up, and that his body had not been possessed by a monster.

"This is truly wonderful, truly wonderful."

"If your mother knew that you were so promising now, Xiao Yuan, she would definitely be very happy."

Tao Yufeng wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiling so broadly she couldn't close her mouth, feeling both happy and relieved.

Mo Lingfeng nodded and asked Jiang Yuan, "When do you plan to tell them about this?"

"After the college entrance exam. I want to give them a surprise during the exam."

Jiang Yuan smiled.

He had another plan hidden in his heart.

His father was a sentry in the military, and his mother was a nurse within the Beijiang City hospital system. They lived apart and could only meet once in a long while.

If he could get into a top martial arts university, he could use his connections there to let them stop working, or arrange a transfer so they could both come to live in Nanjiang City.

That way, he could rest easier.

Mo Lingfeng nodded. "Whatever you do, as long as you have a plan, that's fine. Your aunt and I will support you from behind."

"Thank you, Uncle. There is one more thing; I plan to move out soon," Jiang Yuan said.

Tao Yufeng blurted out, "How can that be? You aren't even an adult yet..."

Mo Lingfeng placed a hand on her shoulder, interrupting her. "Although he isn't an adult yet, in terms of strength, he has already reached a height we cannot hope to attain."

He looked at Jiang Yuan. "You must have a reason for wanting to move out, right?"

"I'm afraid I might disturb you all."

Tao Yufeng said hurriedly, "How could you... You've lived here for three years, and we're all very used to it."

Mo Xixi nodded vigorously. "Yeah, yeah!"

Mo Lingfeng smiled. "That was before. I heard that a quasi-second-tier transferred martial artist can shatter rock or even steel with a little effort, and their training ground needs to be as big as a basketball court."

He looked at Jiang Yuan with emotion. "For you, our home is indeed too small."

Jiang Yuan smiled sheepishly.

Tao Yufeng couldn't find anything else to say.

"Then I'll head back to my room first. Aunt, remember to take these supplements. These gene potions are for Xixi; she is at the age where she needs to increase her blood energy."

Holding the gene potions Jiang Yuan had pressed into her hands, Mo Xixi felt as if she were in a dream; her whole body felt light and airy.

To think that I, Mo Xixi, would one day become a rich person with the freedom to use gene potions...

It's like a dream.

Unlike Mo Xixi, Tao Yufeng waved her hands repeatedly. "These supplements are too expensive. You should keep them for your parents..."

"I've already sent some to them, too. Please, don't worry," Jiang Yuan said with a smile. Only then were the two of them reluctantly willing to accept them.

After finishing this, Jiang Yuan returned to his room to pack his things.

Tao Yufeng looked at the supplements in her hands and sighed with emotion. "I really didn't expect us to have such good fortune... If I told others, they would probably be jealous to death."

"Indeed..."

"This is too great!! I have a genius cousin who is a quasi-second-tier transferred martial artist! I have a genius cousin who is a quasi-second-tier transferred martial artist!!!"

"Brother Yuan is truly too amazing!!"

"If Qingqing and the others find out, they'll be jealous to death!!"

"Hahahaha, from today on, I, Mo Xixi, also have someone to rely on!!!"

Mo Xixi hopped barefoot on the sofa, acting like a madwoman in her sheer excitement.

Tao Yufeng said with disdain, "This crazy girl, she really should learn a thing or two from her cousin."

Yet, as she spoke, she couldn't help but break into a happy smile herself.

Under the warm yellow light, the family in the living room beamed with faces full of pride and joy.

Peering through the crack in the door, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but smile at the scene.

Although they were his aunt's family, they had long since become his own.

He hoped that soon, he would be reunited with his parents just like this.