Chapter 220 - 170: Family Reunion

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Chapter 220: Chapter 170: Family ReunionJi Xinghuo was actually very calm and joked, "Why should I avoid them? You’re not someone who can’t be seen." "Humph." Zhao Manying playfully lifted her chin in feigned annoyance. At that moment, Liangqiu Feiyan and her three companions pushed the door open and saw Ji Xinghuo sitting on the hospital bed. They noticed there were two other people in the room, both women. One was sitting at the edge of the bed with her back to the door, and the other was quietly reading a book on the adjacent sofa. "Big Brother..." As soon as Liangqiu Feiyan started to speak, the woman sitting by the bed stood up and turned around. "She’s so tall!" This was the first impression the four of them had. Then, as they saw her face clearly, they felt as if they had been struck by thunder, with their gazes frozen and their entire faces petrified. "You you you are..." Liangqiu Feiyan stammered, unable to articulate her words as she looked at Zhao Manying. Ye Dongyun, Zhong Ming, and Wang Zizhen were all equally dumbstruck. Being in their early twenties, they were very familiar with Zhao Manying, who was around their age yet had already made a global name for herself, even to the point of admiration. They had discussed her countless times with their families, classmates, and friends. Searᴄh the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, when Zhao Manying actually stood before them, they were somewhat at a loss. Their brains crashed as if they were sleepwalking. "You must be Feifei, right?" Zhao Manying stepped forward with a smile, "Xinghuo mentioned to me several times that he has a beautiful sister, and truly, you are." Liangqiu Feiyan gazed at the tall woman before her, finding the familiar yet unfamiliar beautiful face surreal. Hearing Zhao Manying’s words, she finally snapped back to reality, exclaiming in surprise, "Sword Immortal, you know me?" "I’ve only seen your photos, this is our first meeting." Zhao Manying then nodded towards the other three, stating their names and introducing herself, "Hello everyone, I am Zhao Manying." "Oh my god..." Liangqiu Feiyan let out a piercing scream. Ye Dongyun, as the eldest sister and head of the family, barely managed to maintain her composure, politely saying, "It’s a pleasure to meet you." Zhong Ming and Wang Zizhen exchanged glances and saw shock and bewilderment in each other’s eyes. Liangqiu Feiyan was the most emotional and started to babble incoherently. "Am I dreaming?" "You’re even more beautiful in person than in videos, oh my god, why do you look so good!" She almost pounced to ask Zhao Manying for a selfie, but upon hearing Ji Xinghuo’s light cough, she remembered that she was in a hospital and that she had come for an important matter today. But wait, why was Zhao Manying in Big Brother’s hospital room? "Goddess!" Liangqiu Feiyan habitually used the nickname the internet had for Zhao Manying, "What are you doing here?" Her eyes scanned between Zhao Manying and Ji Xinghuo, and she couldn’t help but make a guess in her mind, yet it seemed too far-fetched to believe. This was the burning question among all the siblings. Ji Xinghuo answered for her, saying calmly, "Manying is my girlfriend, is it strange for her to visit me?" "Girlfriend?" Liangqiu Feiyan’s voice went high-pitched as she incredulously exclaimed, "For real? Big Brother, you’re not joking, are you?" "It’s true." Zhao Manying nodded with a smile. "Damn!" This was the simultaneous outcry from Zhong Ming and Wang Zizhen, who finally couldn’t hold back, looking at Ji Xinghuo with eyes full of admiration. Ye Dongyun, though, chided him, "Little brother, you started dating and didn’t tell us." "I hadn’t figured out how to break the news yet," Ji Xinghuo explained. Liangqiu Feiyan belatedly realized, exclaiming in enlightenment, "So the mysterious boyfriend the Goddess announced she was dating was you, Big Brother! You’ve kept this from us for so long!" The whole family found it unbelievable. They had discussed this topic many times in their group chats. Ji Xinghuo had never commented, and they thought he was too busy cultivating to pay attention—they didn’t realize he was the protagonist. Zhong Ming walked to the bed and softly punched Ji Xinghuo’s shoulder, giving him a look that all men understand, and smiled, "Not bad, man!" Wang Zizhen looked on with envy. "I’m an injured man, could you not be a bit gentler?" Ji Xinghuo pretended to grimace, acting as if in unbearable pain. "Are you okay?" Zhong Ming was startled, having only touched him lightly without really applying any force. The siblings quickly gathered around the bed. "Hahaha, I’m fine, really." Ji Xinghuo’s face returned to a smile, "Please, take a seat." Then, he introduced another person, "This is Aunt Yao, a senior from our Bureau, responsible for my protection." Then the group remembered there was another person in the room, and they greeted her in turn. To be capable of protecting Ji Xinghuo, she must definitely be a Mutant. Apart from Zhong Ming, however, none of them could see Yao Xian’s capabilities. Even Zhong Ming just had a guess that anyone who could protect Ji Xinghuo from a Legendary Mutant must also be a legendary figure. Although Yao Xian seemed like a well-maintained auntie, Zhong Ming didn’t dare to observe any further. Everyone’s attention was still focused on Zhao Manying. "Big Brother, how did you meet the Sword Immortal? When did all this happen?" Liangqiu Feiyan, with her straightforward personality and without any reservations, was extremely curious; she still felt like she was dreaming. "Just call me Man Ying," Zhao Manying said gently. Ji Xinghuo replied, "We met on the Martial Arts Platform in January. After sparring with her regularly, we got to know each other well." "Damn!" Zhong Ming slapped his thigh as everyone turned to look at him. He had a sudden realization, "We came back from our New Year’s trip, and you were on the Martial Arts Platform sparring and coaching me every day. Less than half a month later, you gradually stopped coming, and I thought you were busy. You also stopped talking in the chat, but it turns out you were dating." "You improved so much in half a month, that’s enough practice for a long time. It’s meaningless to spar anymore," Ji Xinghuo found an excuse to let himself off the hook. "So that’s how it is!" Zhong Ming nodded vigorously. A burst of laughter broke out among the group. The usually quiet Wang Zizhen suddenly said, "That photo Sword Immortal posted about his new relationship... I thought the hand in the photo looked familiar, but I didn’t think much of it." Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but glance at Wang Zizhen. He addressed his youngest brother, who had keen observational skills, "Zizhen, how has your training been lately?" "It’s tiring, but the results are good," Wang Zizhen nodded slightly, not saying much, but his determination was evident. Ji Xinghuo then asked, "How about big sister and Feifei?" He had given each of his siblings ten million, and the three siblings who were not Mutants began to resume their training programs, striving for their first evolution. "I enrolled in a coach course at a top training company. The rehabilitation process is painful. It’ll probably take a year to pass the test and be ready to merge with Alien Species again," Ye Dongyun’s state and complexion were much better than before. She had undergone one failed merger but had a strong will and experience in training as well. Only Liangqiu Feiyan was frowning miserably, sighing, "Working out is just too exhausting..." "Feifei, you’re not giving up, are you?" Ji Xinghuo said with a chuckle. "No, no." Liangqiu Feiyan shook her head repeatedly, sneaking a glance at Zhao Manying, not wanting to lose face in front of her idol. She spoke up loudly, "I can keep up, don’t underestimate me, third brother." "That’s good to hear," Ji Xinghuo nodded, having deliberately provoked her. "Ah, Sister Manying!" Liangqiu Feiyan leaned close to Zhao Manying, affectionately calling out and acting coquettishly, "You’re number one on the ladder. Your strength is so impressive, could you teach me how to train when you have time?" Zhao Manying agreed warmly, "Of course, I can teach you whatever you want to learn." "Really?" Liangqiu Feiyan was thrilled, "With Sister Manying’s guidance, I’m sure I can keep at it and will eventually become a Mutant!" Ji Xinghuo shook his head internally. With Zhao Manying’s strength and status, to teach someone just to undergo basic physical fitness training was an understatement of using talent in a minor role. However, if Zhao Manying herself was willing, he was not going to stop her. If it could motivate Liangqiu Feiyan to be more proactive, then it wasn’t a bad thing. Ye Dongyun expressed concern, "Third brother, what was with that All-Purpose Battle Police who attacked you? How is your body now, are you really alright?" "It’s related to a mission from the Bureau," Ji Xinghuo briefly explained, even though he had previously told his family he was a Swordsman for the Sword Bureau, he couldn’t reveal too much, "Actually, I’ve pretty much recovered, I’m just a bit drained. After resting and being observed for one day, I should be able to leave the hospital tomorrow." "That’s good to hear!" everyone was relieved. They had all seen the video of the battle, and the extent of Ji Xinghuo’s serious injuries was terrifying. Yet seeing him today, other than looking a bit pale, he had not even a single visible wound. They were inwardly amazed at Ji Xinghuo’s recovery power, and also realized just how strong he had become. Barely surviving a direct confrontation with a Legendary Mutant, he was becoming increasingly distant from an ordinary person. But it was also for this reason that he could become a couple with Zhao Manying, number one on the ladder. For a while, everyone’s feelings were mixed. They were happy for Ji Xinghuo, but also worried about the terrible enemies he had to face. Deep down, they had a lurking thought: Was Ji Xinghuo going to drift further and further away from the family? However, the siblings did not show these feelings on their faces. The atmosphere in the hospital room was harmonious as everyone laughed and talked. Zhao Manying quickly blended in with the group. Initially, some were a bit reserved, but soon they saw that Zhao Manying was completely different from her cool public image and did not put on any airs. So they relaxed. "In a few days, there’s the season opening battle. I invite you all to watch it live on-site," Zhao Manying extended the invitation, "I’ve reserved seats in the front row for you." Liangqiu Feiyan cheered happily. Ye Dongyun seemed hesitant, "Isn’t that too expensive?" Seats in the front row at the season’s opening battle allow close interaction with the competing Mutants. A ticket costs tens of thousands of Ya Yuan; the best spots even go for millions. "I’ve got internal tickets at a discount," Zhao Manying said with a smile, "You just have to come." "Xinghuo, are you going too?" All four turned to look at Ji Xinghuo, their faces full of expectation. Ji Xinghuo thought it over. His original plan had been to reduce contact with his family to avoid putting them in danger. However, on the day of the opening battle, with hundreds of thousands of spectators, comprehensive surveillance, and stringent security, both of the competing Superleague clubs would have Legendary Mutants. The competing Mutants were essentially Super Mutants from the ladder, with experts in abundance. The likelihood of an enemy making a move at the venue was extraordinarily low. If anyone dared to attack, it would literally be suicide! Ji Xinghuo finally nodded and said, "This is Man Ying’s welcome present. Let’s all go."

Chapter 220 - 170: Family Reunion

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