Zichuan Xiu, Adopted Son; Far East Military Academy

Zichuan Yuanxing nodded at Zichuan Xiu.

Having received Zichuan Yuanxing's approval, Zichuan Xiu let out a sigh of relief and said to Lin Junyu, "Godfather!"

"Yes!"

Lin Junyu happily pulled Zichuan Xiu over and lifted him into his arms.

He had now collected all three cards of the Three Heroes of Zichuan. As long as he raised them properly, he could hide behind the scenes and slack off.

These three could all be called children of their era, with limitless potential.

Any one of them, placed in any previous age, would have shone with dazzling brilliance.

"Since you call me Godfather, I can't let you call me that for nothing. Come to Manor No. 9527 in the imperial capital tomorrow. I'll give you some good things."

After all, they shared the same Lin bloodline. Holding him in his arms, Lin Junyu felt especially close to him.

Zichuan Xiu likewise sensed an intense feeling of familiarity and affection from this newly acknowledged godfather.

It made him unconsciously want to grow closer to him.

This was the calling and resonance of bloodline.

When facing Zichuan Yuanxing, he felt only awe and respect.

But when facing Lin Junyu, he felt an indescribable sense of dependence and security.

Lin Junyu exchanged a few more words with Zichuan Yuanxing. The boy was probing him in every word, both openly and indirectly.

No wonder he could become Commander-in-Chief. He was truly shrewd.

"Alright, it's too late today, and I'm tired too. I'll be leaving first!"

"Little Xiu, take good care of yourself. I'll be waiting for you tomorrow!"

Lin Junyu set Zichuan Xiu down from his arms, then rubbed his head as he said goodbye.

As he watched Lin Junyu leave after settling everything, Zichuan Xiu felt a surge of reluctance in his heart.

It was as though he were parting from a master he had known for a very long time.

He had developed this feeling of reluctance toward a stranger he had met only once.

If it had been Zichuan Yuanxing, he was certain he would not have felt this way.

"Hehe, alright, Xiu. It's already late, so stay here tonight."

"There are plenty of empty rooms here. Pick one and go to sleep."

"Tomorrow, I'll arrange a place for you to live, then have someone take you to that manor."

"After that, I'll also hire someone to teach you. You're six years old now—it's time for you to begin your education."

With that, Zichuan Yuanxing left.

So much had happened tonight, and he still had some instructions to give.

Seeing that all the adults had left, little Ning took Zichuan Xiu's hand and led him around her home.

The night passed without incident. The next morning, Zichuan Xiu got up early and washed up.

After all, he had only just established himself within someone else's family. He needed to be cautious in all things and make himself likable.

A guard took him to a two-story villa within the family estate.

That would be where he lived from now on, far better than the wooden hut where he had originally lived.

The interior was bright and airy, filled with various transparent, glowing glass objects.

The first floor was the living room, while the second floor held the bedrooms and study.

"Uncle Guard, where is Manor No. 9527 in the imperial capital?"

"Young Master Xiu, the Commander-in-Chief has already given the order. I'll take you there right away!"

The captain of the guards summoned a carriage and took Zichuan Xiu to the Golden River Manor District.

As the carriage traveled down the main road, Zichuan Xiu looked through its curtains at the streets outside.

The crowds were immense, and every building was filled with artistic charm.

"So this is the greatest city on the continent? It truly is magnificent!"

Zichuan Xiu was deeply awed by the scenery of the imperial capital.

"Alright, Young Master Xiu, Manor No. 9527 is here!"

After traveling for a long time, the carriage stopped before a quiet, secluded manor.

The manor's iron gate stood open, revealing the path leading inside.

"Young Master Xiu, go on in. The Chief Commander ordered us not to disturb that lord's life!"

"We'll come pick you up tonight!"

After escorting Zichuan Xiu to his destination, the guards drove away.

Zichuan Xiu curiously looked around before walking into the estate.

After passing through the garden path, a fountain appeared before him.

Behind the fountain, a young man lay on the lawn in front of the building, basking in the sun.

Zichuan Xiu tiptoed over.

"You're here?"

"Mm!"

Lin Junyu had sensed Zichuan Xiu's arrival from a hundred meters away long before, even with his eyes closed.

"Good, perfect. Take a look at the gifts I prepared for you!"

Lin Junyu tossed a pile of things to Zichuan Xiu.

Light Ripple Art Plus

Shadow Moon Step

Six Harmonies Seven Killings Berserk Blade

Berserk Gene Initial Release

Besides the martial arts manuals, there was also a long blade.

One side of the blade was engraved with flame patterns, while the other was engraved with ice patterns.

One side of the hilt was shaped like the sun, while the other was shaped like the moon.

Lin Junyu had purchased it from the system store.

[Sunflare Moonshine Blade: It can absorb the radiance of the sun and moon, covering the blade in blazing sun blade qi and icy cold blade qi. It strengthens and sustains the wielder's inner power. As long as sunlight and moonlight do not fade, its source of power will remain inexhaustible.]

[Under certain circumstances, the wielder can enter Sunflare Form or Moonshine Form, increasing their strength tenfold.]

Anything produced by the system was guaranteed to be top-quality.

"How is it? Do you like it?"

Seeing Zichuan Xiu lovingly stroking the long blade, Lin Junyu asked with a smile.

"I like it. Thank you, Godfather!"

"As long as you like it. Those manuals are what you'll be cultivating from now on. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. I can teach you."

"With your talent, three years should be enough for you to get started. After that, you just need to practice diligently!"

"Mm, Godfather, I won't disappoint you!"

Zichuan Xiu naturally knew just how rare martial arts manuals were outside. Only families with long-standing inheritances possessed such things.

Yet the moment his godfather took him in, he had given him so many manuals.

It was clear that he thought highly of him, so he absolutely could not disappoint his godfather.

Besides teaching Zichuan Xiu martial arts manuals, Lin Junyu also taught him a great deal of military knowledge.

Lin Junyu taught Zichuan Xiu things from his previous life, such as The Art of War and the Thirty-Six Stratagems.

How much he could learn and comprehend would depend on himself.

However, Lin Junyu believed in Zichuan Xiu's military talent.

As long as these military concepts were planted in his mind, he would surely put them to proper use in the future.

Of course, more than anything else, Lin Junyu kept Zichuan Xiu company.

Every seven days, Lin Junyu would take Zichuan Xiu around the imperial capital and to Snow Moon Tower.

When it came to raising children, Lin Junyu had become quite experienced after raising Di Lin and Sterling.

During the day, after Zichuan Xiu finished the schoolwork assigned by the teacher Zichuan Yuanxing had found for him ahead of time, he would run to Lin Junyu's estate to receive Lin Junyu's instruction.

At night, he would return to his residence to review what he had learned that day and play with little Aning.

Once Zichuan Ning had grown a little older and turned six, with Zichuan Yuanxing's permission, Zichuan Xiu began bringing little Aning along to his godfather's estate as well.

Ever since little Aning went there, she had fallen in love with the place.

That was because her godfather's estate contained all sorts of strange and unusual toys he had made himself.

Little Aning loved playing with them and often dragged Zichuan Xiu along with her.

And so, three years passed in the blink of an eye.

After three years together, Zichuan Xiu had come to regard little Ning completely as his own younger sister and swore to protect her forever.

Zichuan Yuanxing saw that Zichuan Xiu had completed all his studies in just three years.

He was even more delighted by the boy's intelligence, believing him to be a natural prodigy.

As it happened, the Far East Military Academy, which Zichuan Yuanxing had spent three years preparing, was finally ready to open.

When the time came, Zichuan Xiu would be sent there for further training.

In the year 769, under the organization of Family Chief Zichuan Yuanxing, the Far East Military Academy officially opened.

Its principal was Ge Yingxing, commander of the Far East Army, a man of outstanding merit to the family who had long held the family's front lines.

He was stationed at Valen Fortress, resisting the demon army.

Upon receiving word that he would be entering the Far East Military Academy for further study, Zichuan Xiu went ahead of time to bid farewell to his adoptive father and Ning.

"Mm. Study hard once you're there. Don't become arrogant or complacent. There are many outstanding people there as well—I hope you can make friends you truly get along with!"

Lin Junyu had no objections. In three years, Zichuan Xiu had already learned everything he needed to learn.

At the Far East Military Academy, he would have more opportunities for practical experience. That was where his stage truly lay.

Zichuan Ning, however, was very reluctant to part with him. Once he left, who knew when her brother would return?

Still, after Zichuan Xiu comforted her, Zichuan Ning accepted the outcome despite her unhappiness.

After all, it was their father's decision, and for her brother, it was also an opportunity to advance. She had to be sensible!

Lin Junyu personally cooked, and after the three of them shared a farewell meal in the manor, Zichuan Xiu shouldered his luggage and entered the Far East Military Academy.

Lin Junyu watched Zichuan Xiu's departing figure with a mischievous smile.

He probably had no idea that his two older brothers were in the military academy too!