15: Chapter 15 A Surge in Mental Power

"Hmm...?"

Fang Zhuo was taken aback. Why was Bai Shiwei acting so strangely all of a sudden? However, Fang Zhuo's mental power was exceptional, and his thoughts moved quickly; he immediately grasped the key point.

His wife had misunderstood the situation...

"Alright, I'll be waiting. My teeth aren't very good anyway, so I'm perfectly suited to being a kept man."

"Pfft~"

Bai Shiwei was amused and nodded vigorously.

Night.

In the bedroom, the love and passion of the young couple echoed endlessly, weaving into a symphony of life.

Fang Zhuo's Life Level was only 16. After Bai Shiwei's breakthrough, the gap in their physical fitness had grown even wider.

However, Fang Zhuo possessed formidable mental power, and one of its benefits was boundless energy!

If once wasn't enough, then he would just go a few more times!

Like an old ox, Fang Zhuo plowed his own fields with steady, rhythmic effort.

Two hours later.

"Honey~"

"I can't take it anymore~"

Bai Shiwei said, her neck flushed red. She knew Fang Zhuo cared about his pride, so after they had their fill, she deliberately called out in a coquettish, coy voice.

...

Today, Bai Shiwei had completed her meditation on her Martial Aspect and successfully awakened it, taking advantage of the momentum to break through her realm. This massive improvement had also left her physically and mentally exhausted.

After they were done, she fell into a deep sleep.

Fang Zhuo waited until Bai Shiwei's breathing became steady before removing his hand from her body, gently turning over, and slipping out from under the covers.

In the living room.

"Six spirit-nourishing pills. Let's see how much my mental power can increase!"

Fang Zhuo felt some anticipation. Judging by the size of the Martial Aspect he had meditated upon, he likely wouldn't be able to awaken it yet, but it shouldn't be too far off.

Tomorrow, he would go and raid the old man's retirement fund to buy two more spirit-nourishing pills; that would definitely be enough!

After digesting the first one, Fang Zhuo attempted to meditate on his Martial Aspect. Based on the feedback, he learned his mental power level: 22!

The second one, mental power level 23!

The third one, mental power level 23; it hadn't risen to the level of 24.

Fang Zhuo was not surprised. Although his unknown, mysterious Martial Aspect granted him the Innate Divine Ability 'Purification', which gave him unparalleled digestive capabilities, allowing him to neutralize the impurities in martial arts pills and take them consecutively, that didn't mean the efficacy wouldn't diminish.

Any heaven-sent treasure yields the best results upon the first use, let alone the martial arts medicines developed by major martial artist groups.

"Continue!"

"With the remaining three, if my mental power can reach level 25, then I've met my expectations."

Fang Zhuo's expression was resolute.

The fourth one, mental power level 24!

The fifth one, mental power level 24!

The sixth one, mental power level 25!

"So satisfying~"

Fang Zhuo opened his eyes and felt as if the world had become one level clearer. The massive increase in mental power had greatly enhanced his observation and vision.

The world, which had been 1080p quality, now looked like 4K quality!

The energy he had completely exhausted after his frantic session with Bai Shiwei was also instantly restored to full!

He closed his eyes and meditated.

Fang Zhuo quickly entered the state of five-hearts-facing-the-sky, using meditation techniques to construct a space of consciousness.

He saw that within the boundless starry sky...

The Martial Aspect that had originally felt endless now had boundaries; it was massive, spherical, and spinning at high speed.

"Is this a planet?"

Fang Zhuo was surprised; the Martial Aspect he had meditated upon was actually a planet!

Most of this planet was clearly visible, anchored by Fang Zhuo's meditation. It revealed a fiery red color everywhere, emitting a terrifyingly high temperature.

However, some parts were still covered in gray mist, and he couldn't see them clearly.

Fang Zhuo was not in a hurry.

At least this time, he had seen the full appearance of his Martial Aspect, explored its boundaries, and knew that it was a planet!

As he meditated, the depths of this planet transmitted information into Fang Zhuo's mind.

[Subject: Fang Zhuo]

[Life Level: 16]

[Mental Power: 25]

[Martial Aspect: Unknown]

[Innate Ability 1: Purification]

[Innate Ability 2: Devour, your cellular activity is enhanced, and your digestive ability is greatly improved.]

[Innate Divine Ability 3: Unknown]

"Unlocked Innate Divine Ability 2, Devour... This ability combined with Purification is simply unsolvable. As long as I have enough resources, I can reach Flying Sky in minutes...!"

Fang Zhuo clicked his tongue inwardly: "And there's an extra Innate Ability 3?"

The Federation's nine great Superior Martial Aspects seem to only have two innate abilities?

...

The next day.

The Fang Family.

Li Ru had gone out early to buy groceries and returned with a basket full of food.

Last night, Fang Zhuo had sent word home, saying something about bringing a big surprise home.

"Old man, what kind of surprise do you think Fang Zhuo wants to give us?"

Li Ru asked her husband, Fang Wu, while washing vegetables in the kitchen.

"...Maybe... this kid..."

Fang Wu was a bit excited, his voice trembling, and he stopped halfway through.

Impossible, right?

Was Fang Zhuo really just one spirit-nourishing pill away from awakening his Martial Aspect?

But he had only just sent the spirit-nourishing pill over yesterday, and in the evening his son said there was a surprise. It was impossible not to associate this with awakening a Martial Aspect.

"If you thought of something, just say it!"

Li Ru was dying of impatience.

"This kid Fang Zhuo... might have awakened his Martial Aspect!"

Fang Wu let out a breath, his face filled with uncontrollable excitement.

"What?!"

Li Ru exclaimed, the vegetables in her hand dropping to the floor, and immediately, she was filled with wild joy.

"Why are you yelling?"

Fang Dawei walked out of the study, annoyed and embarrassed. He had been getting really into playing his stalking game, but being interrupted like this caused him to fail the game!

Just at that moment.

Footsteps came from outside the door, followed by the sound of the lock turning. Fang Zhuo pushed the door open and entered, with Bai Shiwei following behind him.

"Grandpa, Mom, Dad."

Fang Zhuo greeted his family with a chuckle, and Bai Shiwei also called out to them gently.

"Fang Zhuo."

"I heard you say you had a surprise. Hurry up and tell us what good news it is."

Fang Dawei nodded, his gaze scanning Fang Zhuo. The more he looked, the more his brows furrowed.

He hadn't awakened a Martial Aspect, had he?

His Life Level was pretty much the same as before.

If anyone in The Fang Family cared most about the surprise Fang Zhuo mentioned, it was definitely Fang Dawei. After all, he had personally invested a huge amount of money to buy spirit-nourishing pills for his grandson and granddaughter-in-law.

Fang Wu and Li Ru also stared at Fang Zhuo with wide eyes.

"You brat, hurry up and tell us."

Fang Zhuo didn't keep them in suspense. He turned to look at Bai Shiwei, who was wearing a black dress: "It's Shi Wei who awakened her Martial Aspect."

"Shi Wei?"

Fang Wu and Li Ru turned to look at their daughter-in-law in unison.

They didn't look too happy; the two elders had assumed it was their own son.

"Shi Wei's Life Level was already 18, right?"

Fang Dawei narrowed his eyes and asked his granddaughter-in-law. At Life Level 18, the probability of still being able to awaken a Martial Aspect was extremely, extremely low.

Once a Martial Aspect is awakened, it also means the quality of the Martial Aspect is not low—at the very least, a Mid-tier Martial Aspect, and a fairly powerful one at that!

"Yes, Grandpa."

Bai Shiwei nodded, then blinked her beautiful eyes at Fang Zhuo, signaling him not to tease his parents and grandfather anymore and to finish what he was saying.

"Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Shi Wei's Martial Aspect... is the Heaven-Swallowing Python!"

Fang Zhuo smiled and said.

"The Heaven-Swallowing Python? Isn't that a Superior Martial Aspect?!"

Li Ru was dumbfounded. Her Life Level was only 12, and having worked in a housekeeping company her whole life, she had never encountered a genius with a Superior Martial Aspect.

This daughter-in-law... was truly remarkable.

Her son was quite fortunate!

"The Heaven-Swallowing Python..."

Fang Wu was also shocked internally, but he didn't react as strongly as his wife. His Life Level was 18, and although he was only a Primary Martial Artist, because he had awakened the low-tier Martial Aspect 'Black Tortoise', which made him thick-skinned and sturdy, he did quite well in the sparring circles.

Once, while working as a sparring partner for a wealthy family, he had encountered a genius who had awakened a Superior Martial Aspect.

"Not bad."

Fang Dawei nodded at Bai Shiwei, then pulled Fang Zhuo into the study. After closing the door, he said solemnly:

"How is your relationship with Shi Wei?"