16: Chapter 16 The Old Man and His Parents' Investment

"Very good."

Fang Zhuo was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized. Was the old man worried that he would be dumped by Bai Shiwei?

In the circle of martial artists, this kind of thing happened quite often.

Ordinary people still emphasize social standing, and martial artists also value strong unions. When there is too large a gap between a man and a woman, feelings are prone to problems over time.

"That's good then."

Fang Dawei said in a low voice: "One spirit-nourishing pill each. Actually, I didn't hold out much hope for you to awaken a Martial Aspect; it was specifically for Shi Wei. I didn't expect her to actually awaken one."

"The Heaven-Swallowing Python ranks third among the nine Martial Aspects recorded by the Federation. You have good fortune. This wife you got from the blind date is truly promising. In the future, just be a good 'supportive husband' and keep her happy."

A strong woman and a weak man.

It's not like they can't live together.

Fang Dawei rested his palms on the table. There was a photo frame on the corner of the table. The young man and woman in it had sweet smiles on their faces; the man was the young Fang Dawei.

He looked at the photo, lost in thought.

"Grandpa?"

Fang Zhuo called out softly.

Regarding his grandmother, Fang Zhuo hadn't seen her since he had memories, and the old man never spoke to him about her, nor did his parents.

But Fang Zhuo knew that his grandfather and grandmother had deep feelings for each other.

Perhaps the reason his grandfather retired early had something to do with his grandmother.

"It's nothing."

Fang Dawei withdrew his gaze, put away the look of reminiscence, and smiled: "Haven't you always wanted to know about your grandmother's deeds?"

"She was once a genius who awakened a Superior Martial Aspect. Before she was 30, she became a level 39 Advanced Martial Artist and made a name for herself as the Fire Phoenix. She was quite famous in the Federation."

"Impressive, right?"

"So Grandma was that amazing."

Fang Zhuo's eyes narrowed slightly.

A level 39 Advanced Martial Artist under 30 had a good chance of going further in the future and becoming a Transcendent Martial Artist revered by everyone!

"So what? She still bore children for your grandfather, me."

Fang Dawei said with a smug smile: "In a while, I'll teach you a few tricks. They are guaranteed to keep a woman's heart firmly grasped. No matter how strong their martial arts prowess is, they won't leave you."

Fang Zhuo's mouth twitched.

His old man's Life Level was 19, just a Primary Martial Artist, and he hadn't even awakened a Martial Aspect, yet he had been able to pursue his grandmother, who was like a proud daughter of heaven. He clearly had some skills.

But he didn't really need them...

Thinking of the Martial Aspect he had seen, which seemed to span the starry sky—that vast and mysterious planetary body—Fang Zhuo was full of confidence in the future.

A strong woman and a weak man? That doesn't exist!

Grandpa, you are the useless one, but I am not...

However, thinking that his physical fitness might still be weaker than Bai Shiwei's, Fang Zhuo, upholding an attitude of humble learning, still leaned in to listen carefully to a few tricks.

...

In the kitchen.

Li Ru was busy with a tense expression. After the initial joy and shock, she had also come back to her senses, thinking about the problems her son and daughter-in-law might encounter in the future.

Originally, it was a good thing that her daughter-in-law awakened a Martial Aspect, but awakening a Superior Martial Aspect made things complicated.

It was foreseeable that after learning the news, major martial artist groups in the Federation would send people to win her over.

Simply put, in the future, her son and daughter-in-law would be at completely different levels. Was this marriage from a blind date solid enough to withstand future tests?

Li Ru sighed from time to time.

But after Fang Dawei and Fang Zhuo came out of the study, Li Ru's expression softened quite a bit.

In the living room, her son was leaning on the sofa with his feet up on a stool, and Bai Shiwei was clinging to him, massaging his arms and legs, occasionally serving tea and water.

"Their relationship is actually quite good."

"Can't tell at all that they've only known each other for a few days?"

Li Ru couldn't help but sigh in her heart, perhaps this is love at first sight? When her son insisted on going on a blind date with Bai Shiwei, the family had always opposed it, thinking it was a huge pit.

Who would have thought that Bai Shiwei, whose Life Level was already 18, could actually awaken a Martial Aspect.

Sigh, the twists and turns of life, sometimes you really can't say for sure.

...

"Come, let's have a toast together."

"To Fang Jing, Fang Hu, your sister-in-law, to Fang Wu, your couple's daughter-in-law, to my grandson's wife, for awakening a Superior Martial Aspect, cheers!"

At the dinner table.

Fang Family was harmonious.

Fang Wu spoke very little, just listening to his wife and daughter talking to his daughter-in-law.

Fang Dawei didn't put down his chopsticks and leave the table early this time. After eating, he sat on the side cracking melon seeds, looking at Fang Zhuo and Bai Shiwei from time to time.

"Sister-in-law, you are amazing!"

Fang Jing sat next to Bai Shiwei, having become a little fan.

"Come, Shi Wei, eat more. After awakening a Martial Aspect, it's the time when you need to nourish your body."

Li Ru kept putting food into Bai Shiwei's bowl.

"Mom, I can do it myself~"

Bai Shiwei smiled gently and picked up the bowl.

Fang Zhuo didn't speak, just watched quietly, eating heartily, occasionally clinking glasses with his dad. After he was full, he organized his wording and looked at Fang Dawei:

"Grandpa."

"Shi Wei just awakened her Martial Aspect, and the near future will be a golden period for improvement. She needs a lot of martial arts resources. Can you support us a bit?"

"Just consider it a loan from me. I will definitely pay it back to your retirement fund in the future."

"Why talk about loans?"

Fang Dawei laughed: "I've already prepared it for you and Shi Wei. Three million, I'll transfer it to your card in a moment."

Bai Shiwei was a little surprised. Her husband's grandfather was actually this rich?

What she didn't know was that the two spirit-nourishing pills Fang Wu sent over yesterday were also purchased with money from Fang Dawei.

Fang Zhuo was overjoyed: "Thank you, Grandpa! Next time there is new 3A butter, I will definitely inform you first."

As he spoke, Fang Zhuo patted Bai Shiwei beside him: "What are you stunned for?"

"Thank you, Grandpa~"

Bai Shiwei came back to her senses and smiled brightly.

At this smile, Fang Jing was stunned. Her brother was truly lucky to have married such a sister-in-law from a blind date.

But come to think of it, it was also due to her brother's determination and good eye.

A few days ago, her parents and grandfather were firmly against her brother choosing to go on a blind date with her sister-in-law. If it were anyone else, they would have been persuaded otherwise.

"Haha, practice martial arts well. Focus for this period of time. However, after the New Year, you can consider having a child."

Fang Dawei said with a smile: "I'm still waiting to hold my great-grandson."

Bai Shiwei blushed immediately, pinching Fang Zhuo under the table with her small hand, asking Fang Zhuo to help speak.

Fang Zhuo remained silent.

It was also at this time that Fang Wu, who hadn't said much, spoke up.

"Fang Zhuo, your mother and I don't have high incomes, but Shi Wei awakening a Martial Aspect is a great joy. Your mother and I have scraped together three hundred thousand. It's not much, but it's a token of our hearts. It has also been transferred to you. You decide how to buy cultivation resources for Shi Wei."

"Dad..."

Fang Zhuo wanted to refuse, but didn't know what to say. After thinking about it, he still accepted it.

His parents were both Primary Martial Artists. Together, their monthly income was just over twenty thousand. It seemed like a lot, but in the Federation, it was just comfortable living.

The Fang Family's daily expenses were basically covered by Fang Wu and his wife.

The grandfather's retirement fund was rarely touched. His parents had difficulty saving much money; three hundred thousand was probably emptying their savings.

That's fine too. With this three hundred thousand, having the system return, when converted into cultivation resources and passed through his wife's hands, it would be equivalent to one million two hundred thousand.

"After I awaken my Martial Aspect and my Life Level improves, I'll just help out with the family then."