Chapter 37
The Family's Shock: Aunt's Legs Went Weak
Unable to withstand the repeated questioning from her aunt and Mo Xixi.
Jiang Yuan admitted it.
"My awakened talent is indeed more than E-rank, and I'm not an ordinary assassin."
"For some reasons, I think it's better to keep it hidden."
"Becoming a martial artist was only a few days ago; killing that abyssal monster raised my level."
"I haven't told my parents any of this yet, and they don't know anything about it either."
"As for that money, it was indeed my signing fee when I joined the guild, so you can rest assured."
The three aunts remained silent for several minutes after hearing this.
Mo Lingfeng then asked, "So what's your current level...?"
"LV9".
Jiang Yuan said apologetically, "I did go to the Abyss these past few days. I lied because I didn't want you to worry... I'm sorry for making you worry."
"..."
My aunt and her family of three were speechless, too shocked to know where to begin.
From having only 3 points of health at the time of the awakening ceremony to becoming a martial artist, it took less than half a month, during which time he also killed a LV7 abyss monster.
He sneaked out to go down into the abyss and stayed for three days. When he came back, he had become a Level 9, Tier 1 Ultimate Class Change Warrior.
When did upgrading become so easy?
It's worth noting that a typical novice hunter teaming up to enter the Abyss would take several days to kill just one enemy, and the experience would be split evenly.
After LV6, hunters who are not skilled enough often may not be able to level up even once in a year.
Not to mention the professional warriors who died at the hands of abyssal monsters as soon as they entered the abyss, or whose Dao hearts were shattered by witnessing the death of their companions and who gave up on entering the abyss; their level was frozen there for life.
Someone has done the statistics.
Within ten years, only 10% of all humanity will persist in venturing into the abyss to kill ferocious beasts and continuously upgrade themselves, and those at the third rank or above will only account for 5% of this group.
Most people in human society who don't have any outstanding talents will choose to be ordinary people, like my aunt and uncle, working in a company, living a stable life, and enjoying a protected and ordinary life, at least without the danger of death.
With only one life, killing monsters and leveling up isn't as simple as it seems in a game.
Keep going, and you'll either die or become one of the very few strong individuals!
For ordinary people, second- or third-tier martial artists are already considered quite powerful.
That's why Mo Lingfeng and Tao Yufeng were so shocked when they heard about Jiang Yuan's current level.
My 17-year-old nephew.
Just two weeks ago, I was worried about whether he could get into Wuhan University, a third-tier university, and his future prospects.
Half a month later, he transformed into a near-second-tier martial artist whom they all had to look up to.
It’s just...
"incredible……!!"
Mo Lingfeng's sigh seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, "A near-second-tier martial artist before the college entrance exam... If your parents knew, they'd be scared out of their wits."
"My legs are already weak." Tao Yufeng said with a wry smile, and plopped down on the sofa.
Not only her, but Mo Xixi also seemed to have drunk fake alcohol and became dizzy, her feet felt like they were walking on cotton, and she could barely stand.
"You, you're really my brother Yuan? You're not some monster in disguise?!"
"..."
Jiang Yuan knew this would happen.
He looked at Yan Runan and said, "Miss Yan, if there's nothing else, may you please leave now?"
Yan Runan was taken aback. Usually, she was the one who could come and go as she pleased, and others would welcome and flatter her. This was the first time someone had taken the initiative to chase her away.
However, she didn't care about these things.
"sure."
"Uncle and Aunt, I'll be going now. Little Xixi, let's eat cake together again next time."
"Ah~"
Mo Xixi was very reluctant to leave: "You're leaving already? Please stay a little longer..."
Yan Runan smiled and said, "Next time, next time I'll take you to Shangqingtian for some snacks."
Mo Xixi's eyes lit up immediately.
"real?!"
"certainly."
Jiang Yuan escorted her to the door.
Before leaving, Yan Runan spoke earnestly with him.
"Jiang, do you remember what I said last time? With your abilities, you are fully qualified to apply to Shenwu University."
"Shenwu University only admits 50 students from one province each year. You really believe I can make it into the top 50 in the province?"
Yan Runan smiled and pointed to her eyes, which were covered by black satin. "I trust my own eyes."
"In my opinion, those awakened S-level geniuses and epic-level professionals in Nanjiang City, and even the few outstanding geniuses, are all somewhat inferior to you."
Jiang Yuan remained noncommittal about this.
"Believe me, what you will gain at Shenwu University is incomparable to that of the other three top martial arts universities. One of the three demigods of Great Xia was the former principal of Shenwu Academy."
"Whether it's the number of secret realms or the quality of the experts and students, Shenwu University is undoubtedly number one. The preferential treatment given to its students is also top-notch."
"You can think about it carefully."
Jiang Yuan's first choice was also Shenwu University, but he remained calm and said:
"Let's talk about everything after the college entrance exam."
……
After seeing Yan Runan off, Jiang Yuan was subjected to another roundtable interrogation.
Finally, Mo Lingfeng and the other two dispelled their doubts and confirmed that the boy in front of them was indeed their nephew (cousin) whom they had watched grow up, and that his body had not been possessed by a demon.
"That's wonderful, that's wonderful!"
"If my sister knew how successful you are now, Xiaoyuan, she would be very happy."
Tao Yufeng wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiling broadly, feeling both happy and gratified.
Mo Lingfeng nodded and asked Jiang Yuan, "When do you plan to tell them about this?"
"Let's wait until after the college entrance exam. I want to give them a surprise during the exam."
Jiang Yuan smiled.
He also had a plan hidden in his heart.
My father is a sentry in the army, and my mother is a nurse in the Beijiang City Hospital system. They live apart and can only see each other once in a long while.
If I can get into a top-tier martial arts university, I can use my connections there to help them stop working or get them transferred to other jobs so they can move to Nanjiang City together.
This way, I can feel more at ease.
Mo Lingfeng nodded: "Whatever you do, just keep it in mind. Your aunt and I will always support you."
"Thank you, Uncle. There's one more thing. I'm planning to move out soon," Jiang Yuan said.
Tao Yufeng blurted out, "How can that be? You're not an adult yet..."
Mo Lingfeng put his hand on her shoulder and interrupted, "Although he is not yet an adult, in terms of strength, he has already reached a level that we cannot reach."
He looked at Jiang Yuan: "There must be a reason why you want to move out, right?"
"I'm afraid I might bother you."
Tao Yufeng hurriedly said, "How could that be... You've been living here for three years, we're all used to it."
Mo Xixi nodded vigorously: "Yes, yes."
Mo Lingfeng laughed and said, "That was in the past. I heard that a near-second-tier martial artist could shatter rocks and even steel with a little effort. The training ground would have to be as big as a basketball court."
He looked at Jiang Yuan and said with emotion, "Our house is indeed too small for you."
Jiang Yuan smiled sheepishly.
Tao Yufeng didn't know what else to say.
"Then I'll go back to my room first. Auntie, remember to take these tonics. These gene serums are for Xixi; she's at a stage where her energy and blood are increasing."
Holding the gene serums that Jiang Yuan had stuffed into her hands, Mo Xixi felt as if she were in a dream, her whole body feeling light and airy.
I never imagined that I, Mo Xixi, would one day become a rich person and have the freedom to use gene-editing drugs...
It felt like a dream.
Unlike Mo Xixi, Tao Yufeng waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "These tonics are too precious. You should keep them for your parents..."
"I sent them as well, so don't worry."
Jiang Yuan smiled, and only then did the two reluctantly agree to accept it.
After doing all this.
Jiang Yuan went back to his room to pack his things.
Looking at the tonic in her hand, Tao Yufeng sighed, "I never thought we could have such good medicine... If word got out, people would probably be green with envy."
"yes……"
"Great!! I have a genius cousin who's almost a second-tier martial arts master! I have a genius cousin who's almost a second-tier martial arts master!!!"
"Yuan-ge is amazing!!"
"If Qingqing and the others knew, they'd be green with envy!!"
"Hahahaha, from today onwards, I, Mo Xixi, finally have someone to rely on!!!"
Mo Xixi jumped barefoot on the sofa, completely excited and acting like a madwoman.
Tao Yufeng said disdainfully, "This crazy girl, doesn't she know how to learn more from her cousin?"
But as she talked, she couldn't help but laugh happily.
Under the warm yellow light, the family in the living room smiled broadly, both proud and elated.
Jiang Yuan saw this scene through the crack in the door and couldn't help but smile.
Although they are his aunt's family, they have long been considered family to him.
I hope to be reunited with my parents like this soon, as a family.