Chapter 38

A family of three, filled with warmth and affection.

A simple meal made everyone feel so happy.

"Mom, how much money is left from what Big Brother left?" Lin Feng looked at his mother Ji Ruhua and said softly.

"There's still a lot, don't worry." Ji Ruhua said gently.

"Okay." Lin Feng responded softly, nodding.

From his mother's expression, there was nothing unusual, but he knew that the money at home was almost gone, and the amount of dishes had noticeably decreased.

His younger sister was still young and didn't understand. In the past, he knew but was powerless, but now it was different.

At eighteen, it was time for him to take responsibility for the whole family.

"Are you back to prepare for entering the Wilderness Zone?" Ji Ruhua smiled.

"Huh?" Lin Feng was slightly surprised.

Ji Ruhua had a look of confirmation, giving Lin Feng a light smile, "A mother knows her children best. You and Zhan'er have very different personalities, one like fire and one like water, but deep down, you are very similar, ambitious, eager to become stronger, and eager for challenges. Zhan'er is naturally free-spirited and unrestrained, while you are calm and wise, able to suppress your desires."

"However, a dragon will never be content with a mundane life..."

She paused lightly, as if something was on her mind, and her beautiful eyes looked at Lin Feng, "By the way, Feng'er, have you mastered the second level of the Nine Dragons True Canon?"

Lin Feng nodded, frowning, "I... barely understood it."

Ji Ruhua pondered, "How long did it take?"

Lin Feng smiled bitterly, "Twelve hours." Compared to the time it took to understand the first level of the Nine Dragons True Canon, this was more than ten times longer. After understanding the first level, it ran smoothly and could even be directly used. But this time, after spending twelve hours, the second level of the Nine Dragons True Canon could only barely run.

"Wow~" Her eyes lit up, and a hint of joy appeared in Ji Ruhua's heart.

"Understanding it in six hours, I believe you will be able to use it proficiently in about twenty-four hours."

"Though not as good as the four greatest geniuses of the Ji family, you are no less than the heroes of the Ji family's ancestors, and can be called a 'prodigy.'"

Ji Ruhua was very satisfied.

It might be a coincidence once, but twice in a row was definitely not.

However, what Ji Ruhua didn't know was that the "barely understood" Lin Feng mentioned and what she understood as "barely understood" were vastly different. By Ji Ruhua's standards, the time Lin Feng spent was not twelve hours, but—

Just three hours.

...

After quickly saying goodbye to his mother, Lin Feng left with his sister Yuer.

On the day Yuer was kidnapped by the Bald Eagle Gang halfway, she missed the annual brain domain width test, so they needed to make it up. Now that his twelve-year-old sister was of age, it was time for her to receive formal training and become a gene warrior.

However...

Just as they went downstairs, there was an obstacle.

"Brother~" Yuer tugged at Lin Feng's arm, looking a bit worried.

Lin Feng's gaze fell on the figure in front of him, wearing a white dress, as delicate and beautiful as a flower. He was very familiar with her. Looking into her clear eyes, it felt like he was back in the past, back to that innocent age, the age of budding love.

It was her.

Actually, when he came back, he already sensed her presence.

"It's fine, wait a moment." Lin Feng gently rubbed his sister's little head, with a hint of affection, then walked towards Wang Qian.

Matters of the heart should not be dragged out.

...

"Are you... okay?" Wang Qian lowered her head, biting her lip.

"I'm fine." Lin Feng smiled slightly, "How about you?"

"I, I..." Wang Qian choked up, and two tears instantly rolled down her cheeks, "I'm sorry, Ah Feng, I'm really sorry."

"It's all in the past." Lin Feng handed her a tissue, "Wipe it off."

"No!" Wang Qian's soft, jade-like hands grabbed Lin Feng, lifting her head, tears streaming down her face, "Let me explain, Ah Feng, I like you, really, I swear to the heavens! But, but... Shi Wenhao threatened me, he said if I didn't comply, he would have someone... do that to me, and disfigure me!"

"Really, Ah Feng, my feelings for you have never changed..."

Looking at Wang Qian, Lin Feng's eyes became a bit hazy.

In the past, she was so innocent and pure, but now... she had completely sunk into this worldly world.

Interests, lies, she had truly grown up.

Blame her?

Never, the world was always so cruel and realistic. At that time, she actually made the right decision, because...

He had become a cripple.

How many people would really stay by his side?

"Ah Feng!" Wang Qian tightly hugged Lin Feng, sobbing, "I was wrong, I was really wrong, I miss you so much, I've always thought of you... Can you give me another chance, I swear I will treat you even better, can we be like before?"

Wang Qian's big, watery eyes were full of sorrow, looking at Lin Feng, so helpless.

"You didn't do anything wrong." Lin Feng gently wiped away Wang Qian's tears, but shook his head, "But, I can't forgive you."

"Some people, once missed, are missed forever."

"I'm sorry, today..."

"It was I who gave up on you."

Lin Feng smiled faintly, but the smile was no longer familiar.

This first love had long been a closed chapter in his heart.

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"Whoosh!" The magnetic levitation car sped through the air, extremely fast.

"Wow, that's awesome, Brother!" Yuer excitedly leaned on the car window, looking down with delight.

"Do you like it?" Lin Feng smiled.

"High-end Volkswagen C7, my favorite!" Yuer's eyes sparkled, clenching her little fists, full of pride, "Xiaofang, Huahua, and the others are so envious, and Xiao Long, who used to laugh at us for not being able to afford a magnetic levitation car, well, now it's my turn to laugh at him!"

Seeing his sister's happy smile, Lin Feng felt warmth in his heart, "If you like it, it's yours."

"Really?" Yuer's mouth formed an 'O', instantly overjoyed, "Really, Brother, really?"

"More real than pearls." Lin Feng smiled, with a hint of affection in his eyes.

To him, the magnetic levitation car wasn't that important, especially since he was about to enter the Wilderness Zone. The high-end Volkswagen C7 had good defense and electric protection. If he had had the high-end Volkswagen C7 before, the Bald Eagle Gang wouldn't have been able to kidnap his sister.

Though he would soon become an ancient martial artist, and his sister would have the protection of the academy, still...

More protection was always better.

...

Step! Lin Feng brought his sister to the Jiaoyang District Junior Gene Academy.

Returning to the academy felt like a different world. After the training at the Battle Academy, the Jiaoyang District Junior Gene Academy now seemed so simple. Familiar with the way, Lin Feng stepped onto the floating staircase, heading towards the brain domain width testing center.

Swish! The door opened.

Lin Feng stepped in, with a slightly nervous Yuer by his side.

"Wu Qi, 16 years old, brain domain width 7.33%, sixth rank..." The instructor's voice was still cold, and many young people were lined up, undergoing brain domain width tests in an orderly manner. As Lin Feng entered, all eyes focused on him.

Very familiar.

Lin Feng's eyes sparkled.

It felt like he was back three months ago.

Back then, it was here, where he received the title of 'Tenth Rank Genius' due to his 5.00% brain domain width. There were all kinds of sneers, mockery, and gloating comments around him, and the instructor's expression was disdainful and contemptuous...

The scenes of the past were still vivid.

"Lin Feng!" The instructor in charge of the test widened his eyes and stood up.

"Hello, Instructor." Lin Feng smiled and nodded.

"Hello!" The instructor's cold face instantly melted like ice, "I heard that not only did you enter the Battle Academy, but you also received special benefits. All the mentors and instructors in our academy are very proud of you!"

"Thank you." Lin Feng smiled.

A famous student brings glory to the academy.

"Lin Feng, you have a bright future. In a few years, our Jiaoyang District might have another gene warrior. Don't forget the academy's cultivation then." The instructor smiled.

"Of course." Lin Feng nodded.

Even when he fell to the bottom, the academy did not abandon him.

This kindness should be remembered.

"By the way, Lin Feng, why are you here this time?" The instructor asked, puzzled, glancing at the timid Lin Yuer by Lin Feng's side.

"My sister, Lin Yuer." Lin Feng introduced, "It's like this, my sister just turned twelve this year and should have undergone the brain domain width test, but due to some... unforeseen accidents, it was delayed. I hope the academy can make an exception and let my sister retake the test."

"Is that so..." The instructor frowned, "But according to the academy's rules, this year's admission test has already ended, um..."

"Alright!" The instructor nodded and smiled, "Since Lin Feng asked, I'll give you a favor!"

Lin Feng smiled, "Thank you for the trouble."

"No trouble, no trouble." The instructor laughed, "Let your sister start."

"Okay."

...

As expected.

Yuer was indeed a natural gene.

Although he had already known from his mother, when the test results came out, Lin Feng still felt a surge of joy. The path of an ancient martial artist was arduous and difficult. Just the physical training required immense perseverance and determination, and the cultivation speed was far behind that of a gene warrior.

From his perspective, he naturally hoped his sister would take the path of a gene warrior.

Now, it was as he wished.

"Brother~" Lin Yuer held Lin Feng's arm, her face full of reluctance.

"Train well at the academy. I'll come to see you when I return from the Wilderness Zone." Lin Feng bent down and gently hugged his sister, feeling a bit of moisture on his neck.

"Brother, be careful, don't let those big monsters hurt you!"

"Don't worry, they can't hurt me."

Lin Feng smiled and rubbed his sister's little head.

Though he was reluctant, the path he had to take could not be avoided. At eighteen, he had to take his brother's place and support the whole family.

Because the world was very realistic and cruel.

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