101: Chapter 101 Fang Jing's Choice, Returning to the Group

Li Lan could do nothing about Fang Zhuo, so she had to pin all her hopes on Fang Jing.

She looked at Fang Jing with a kindly smile and said, "No rush. Grandma Lan has plenty of time and is planning to stay on Blue Star for a few days. You can take your time to consider it; just give Grandma Lan a call when you've decided."

"Okay..."

Fang Jing felt an inexplicable sense of closeness and did not hesitate: "Brother, I want to awaken a Martial Aspect. I want to practice martial arts, and I also want to become a Transcendent Martial Artist like you."

In the Blue Moon Federation, the high status of martial artists was not just talk. Even a certificate from a Martial Arts Junior College was enough for someone to easily find a good job.

Those who were a bit stronger, such as an Intermediate Martial Artist, could easily earn tens of thousands in monthly salary.

Not to mention Advanced Martial Artists or even Transcendent Martial Artists!

No one in the Federation didn't yearn for the martial path, especially at an age as youthful and vibrant as Fang Jing's.

Most had a martial arts dream, imagining that one day, they would be imbued with great power, possess the strength to shatter stars with a single punch, and from then on, be unbound by laws, free to roam the world.

"Good."

Fang Zhuo rubbed Fang Jing's head.

His younger sister's answer did not exceed his expectations.

"Don't you want to think about it more?"

Fang Dawei looked at Fang Jing with a somewhat complex expression; his eyes held a touch of reluctance and also a hint of worry.

This granddaughter had been mischievous and quirky since she was little. She wouldn't listen to anyone except Fang Zhuo, and she would stick to him whenever she had the chance.

When she was little, she would shout about wanting to practice martial arts, but when she actually started her martial arts initiation with Fang Zhuo, she would complain of being tired and rub her little arms and legs before she had even held a horse stance for a few minutes.

If she really went to New Moon, could she persevere on her own?

"I want to awaken a Martial Aspect and become a great martial artist!"

Fang Jing shook her head at her grandfather, her expression firm.

Grandma Li Lan could not suppress the smile on her lips. She had already prepared herself; if Fang Jing was unwilling, she would go back and bring out Aunt Zhiyi, and she would do whatever it took to coax Fang Jing to the Li family.

Such an excellent Li family bloodline was too rare nowadays!

"Good, then pack your things and say a proper goodbye to your family. Grandma Lan will take you to New Moon. In just a few years, you will definitely become a Transcendent Martial Artist, and your future might not be any worse than your brother's."

Grandma Li Lan had figured it out—Fang Jing cared about Fang Zhuo the most—so she intentionally used her words to ignite Fang Jing's fighting spirit.

"Grandma Lan... are we leaving already? I want to spend more time with my family. My brother is a martial artist for Starry Sky Group now, and it's rare for him to come back!"

Fang Jing was reluctant to part.

Grandma Li Lan smiled and said, "Alright, how many days do you want to stay?"

Fang Jing looked at Fang Zhuo.

Fang Zhuo helplessly held up two fingers.

He had received urging from the Group again today. Several people from the Supervision Department had made video calls, from Sister Lan the secretary to Manager Jiang Zhou.

Even the Minister of the Supervision Department, Chu Jiang, who rarely appeared in the Group and was known as the Blue Moon's number one Flying Martial Artist, had called him.

They said that a Cosmic Martial Artist of the Group had summoned him and told him to end his vacation as soon as possible and return to headquarters.

"Two days."

Fang Jing was a bit disappointed, but compared to leaving the same day, it was already much better.

"Fine, then spend some time with your family and your big brother. Grandma Lan will come to pick you up in two days." Grandma Li Lan didn't mind waiting a few more days.

After meeting Fang Jing, she was truly satisfied with the Li family bloodline flowing through her.

"By the way, Xiao Jing, Dawei, there is one more thing that must be made clear. After returning to the Li family to activate your bloodline and awaken the 'Fire Phoenix' Martial Aspect, when we hold your coming-of-age ceremony, you will need to be entered into the Li family genealogy."

Grandma Li Lan was speaking to Fang Jing and Fang Dawei, but in reality, she was watching Fang Zhuo with some caution.

In this Fang Family, only Fang Zhuo was someone she truly took seriously.

"What?"

Fang Dawei said loudly. Entering the Li family genealogy implied that Fang Jing would have to change her surname.

Fang Wu, who had been eavesdropping somewhere, strode out at this moment: "Fang Jing is a member of our Fang Family; she cannot change her surname!"

"I have to change my surname to Li? Brother, I'm not going."

Fang Jing looked at Fang Zhuo.

Grandma Li Lan's expression turned ugly upon hearing this.

"Fang Jing, if you want to practice martial arts, then go," Fang Zhuo said with a faint smile. "You still have two years until you come of age, right? Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"

"Brother... you mean to take advantage of them..."

Fang Jing understood what her big brother meant. She foolishly said half of it before being stopped by Fang Zhuo's gaze.

Grandma Li Lan raised her eyebrows and fixed her gaze on Fang Zhuo. What an arrogant young man!

Did he really think that after becoming a Transcendent Martial Artist, he could still advance as courageously in martial arts as before? Hmph, two years... No matter how much of a genius you are, it is absolutely impossible to become a peak Transcendent and rival Aunt Zhiyi!

"Then... I'll still go with you, Grandma Lan...?"

Fang Jing asked with a silly smile.

"Yes, Grandma Lan will come to pick you up in two days."

Grandma Li Lan didn't mind. Fang Zhuo had his own plans, but she had unparalleled confidence in her Aunt Zhiyi.

As long as Fang Jing went to the Li family, she would definitely be a member of the Li family in the future!

After Grandma Li Lan left.

Fang Dawei gathered Fang Family members and simply explained the Xinyue Li Family, Li Yu's background, the Li family members' intentions, and Fang Jing's choice all at once.

Li Ru was somewhat restless.

Her daughter had a stubborn personality. Aside from Fang Zhuo who could keep her in check, she wouldn't listen to anyone else at home. If she went to the unfamiliar Li family on the moon alone, would she be okay?

Furthermore, what if, when her daughter came of age, she was really entered into the Li family genealogy and changed her surname to Li? What would they do then?

"This is a good thing. The 'Fire Phoenix' Martial Aspect is the fifth-ranked Superior Martial Aspect in the Federation. Other people's children couldn't even ask for such an opportunity."

Fang Wu glanced at his wife.

"Be happy. It's not like you won't see her again. If you miss your daughter, just buy a ticket and go to New Moon to see her, right? Besides, Fang Zhuo has his own plans regarding the matter of the Li family genealogy, so you and I don't need to worry about it."

Now that Fang Zhuo was successful, he really wasn't that worried.

"It is a good thing, but Fang Zhuo has gone to Starry Sky Group, and now Xiao Jing is going to New Moon. In the blink of an eye, there will only be the two of us left at home..."

Li Ru felt bitter in her heart.

Fang Hu spoke up resentfully from the corner: "Mom, I'm still at home..."

Fang Dawei coughed and said, "Alright, Li Lan is your mother's biological sister. It's clear she likes Fang Jing very much and won't let Fang Jing suffer any grievances in the Li family."

"Besides, with Fang Zhuo around, the Li family can't be forceful now."

"Fang Zhuo has his own plans for the Li family genealogy matter in two years, so let's not worry blindly."

Fang Zhuo also spoke up: "If anything happens while Xiao Jing is at the Li family, call me anytime. If you can't reach me, calling your sister-in-law is the same."

Li Ru felt much more at ease.

Over the next two days, Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei accompanied the family—mainly taking their little tag-along, Fang Jing, to tour all of Jinhe City.

When they ascended Feitian Peak again.

Fang Jing was in high spirits and released a wish lantern with Bai Shiwei.

She foolishly shouted, "I want to become a Flying Martial Artist and look after my big brother in the Federation in the future!"

...

Two days later.

The morning light dyed the entrance of Mingyue Residential Community golden yellow.

"Brother, Sister-in-law, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Fang Hu, goodbye~!" Fang Jing's eyes were slightly red. She was helped by Grandma Li Lan and leaped onto the aircraft hovering at a low altitude.

"Xiao Jing, good luck."

Bai Shiwei waved her hand, her eyes filled with doting affection.

When she first met Fang Zhuo's family, Fang Family's attitude wasn't bad, but only this younger sister-in-law was the most enthusiastic and firmly stood on her and Fang Zhuo's side.

"When you get to New Moon, listen to Grandma Lan."

Li Ru instructed.

Fang Zhuo nodded at his younger sister: "If anything happens, call your brother."

Watching the aircraft cabin door close and seeing it zoom away with a 'whoosh', he turned to his grandfather and parents and smiled:

"Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Shi Wei and I are returning to the Group as well."

Fang Zhuo suppressed his reluctance to leave home, and his mind began to race. What could be the reason for the Group's Cosmic Martial Artist summoning him?

"Good, don't work too hard over there, and remember to come home for the New Year."

Li Ru waved continuously, looking up as Starry Sky Group's exclusive aircraft gradually disappeared into the sky.

...

Starry Sky Group Headquarters.

Just before the small aircraft carrying Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei was about to land.

A flying battleship, like a giant ship, suddenly appeared. The air surged and was pushed aside like seawater, creating a loud 'whoosh' sound.

The battleship slowly stopped in front of the vast lawn in front of the Group. The cabin door opened, and a martial artist wearing a black combat suit leaped down.

In front of the Group building, a large group of martial artists had long been waiting, and the managers of various departments were all gathered together.

Manager Jiang Zhou, Manager Song Min, and others all bowed together and shouted, "Chairman Xiao."

"Hmm."

Director Xiao Yuan had deep, unfathomable eyes. After nodding slightly, he walked into the Group alone with big strides.

Manager Jiang Zhou looked at Director Xiao Yuan's back and let out a sigh of relief:

"Fortunately, Chairman Xiao didn't summon Fang Zhuo immediately."

"Yeah, who knows what happened at Fang Zhuo's home. Other geniuses in the Group don't even have the opportunity to see a Cosmic Martial Artist, but look at him—he doesn't come back immediately even when he has the chance."

Sister Lan also said with surprise.

As the two were complaining, a small aircraft slowly landed.

"Finally here...？！" Sister Lan looked at the cabin door.

"Fang Zhuo, you're a big shot now. It was said that the Group's Cosmic Martial Artist would meet you, yet you didn't end your vacation and return to headquarters immediately."

Sister Lan pursed her lips and teased him.

"Fortunately, Chairman Xiao also just arrived. Don't turn off the notifications on your tactical wristband for these two days; Chairman Xiao might call you at any time."

"Sorry, I was delayed by some family matters."

Fang Zhuo apologized with a smile.

"Perform well when the time comes. I see that Chairman Xiao is in a good mood after returning, so he must have gained quite a bit outside. Your talent is very good; Chairman Xiao might have taken a liking to you and will give you some benefits to cultivate you."

Manager Jiang Zhou advised him with an envious look.

Even if a Cosmic Martial Artist only leaked a little bit of benefit, a Flying Martial Artist like him would be extremely envious.