196: Chapter 196 Fang Zhuo: From now on, I will only raise daughters.

A month later.

Origin Star, inside the Twin Valleys of the D01 Wilderness Zone.

In the central Ice Heart Spring, a burly man shot up from the spring water with a splash.

"The ice-attribute source power contained within the Ice Heart Spring is truly terrifying for tempering Mental Energy!"

Fang Zhuo flew a half-circle in the sky, venting the excitement in his heart.

He landed on the ground, sat cross-legged in meditation, and visualized his Martial Aspect in his consciousness space.

[Subject: Fang Zhuo]

[Life Level: 59]

[Mental Energy: 59]

[...]

"As expected, my Mental Energy is at level 59!"

Fang Zhuo suppressed the smile at the corner of his mouth and looked at the Ice Heart Spring nearby, a thought occurring to him: "Should I try to break through my Mental Energy directly to the Cosmic Martial Artist level?"

Whoosh.

Fang Zhuo took a deep breath, pushing down his somewhat inflated thoughts.

No... I can't get carried away. Cosmic-level Mental Energy is definitely not that simple.

If I get stuck for seven or eight months, leading to no time to improve my combat power amplification, that would be a disaster.

Currently, the Civilization Assessment is still the priority. Level 59 Mental Energy is enough for me to cultivate my Body Control to the Heaven-Reaching Perfection, and the same goes for the ninth level of the Thunder Fire Blade!

The secret technique Jade Shatter Divine Annihilation should also have a good chance.

"Return to Xinyue City and use the Martial Arts Arena."

Fang Zhuo soared into the sky. When leaving the Twin Valleys, several Flying Martial Artists from the Future Group came to greet him and say goodbye.

"Fang Zhuo, is your Mental Energy cultivation going smoothly?"

"Rest assured, everything is going smoothly."

"This is something I obtained from an adventure ten years ago, left by a certain Peak Flying Martial Artist who was attempting to break through to a Cosmic Martial Artist. It records quite a few cultivation insights, including experience with Body Control and the Thunder Fire Blade. I hope it can be of help to you."

A Black Flying Martial Artist handed over a tattered notebook.

"...Thank you."

Fang Zhuo nodded and accepted it.

Although after his Mental Energy reached level 59, he felt that there wouldn't be too many obstacles for his Body Control and the Secret Manual Thunder Fire Blade at the Flying Sky level, stones from other hills can serve to polish the jade of this one; bringing it back to take a look wouldn't be bad.

"Everyone, thank you for your care over the past month. I will be leaving first."

Fang Zhuo smiled and said.

"Alright, you're welcome. We'll wait for your good news at the Civilization Assessment."

Several Flying Martial Artists waved in unison, seeing Fang Zhuo off until he left the D01 Wilderness Zone before turning to leave.

Xinyue City. Next to the New Moon Group.

After Fang Zhuo descended in his aircraft, he strode towards the villa by the bamboo forest.

"Phew, the air in Xinyue City is truly fresh, and all kinds of living facilities are advanced and complete. If the Civilization Assessment goes smoothly, I'll talk to Director Zhao and buy this villa from the New Moon Group."

Fang Zhuo was breathing deeply and thinking when a graceful figure ran over from the villa's parking area.

"Husband~!"

"You're back? Why didn't you call ahead? I was just about to go out to help Mom buy groceries. Hmm, you've gotten so tanned from this trip to Origin Star."

Bai Shiwei pursed her lips, looking at Fang Zhuo with joy.

"Am I very dark?"

Fang Zhuo stretched out his hands and compared them next to Bai Shiwei's, then chuckled softly: "It is a bit darker... The ultraviolet rays on Origin Star are too strong. Are Xiaobai and Xiaoyue sleeping?"

"No, these two little guys have energy that follows you; they have endless strength every day!"

Bai Shiwei rolled her eyes beautifully: "You go home first. I'm going out to buy some groceries and will be back soon."

Fang Zhuo nodded.

Watching Bai Shiwei turn and run into the garage, driving away, he pushed the door and entered the house.

"Fang Zhuo is back?"

In the living room, Li Ru and Xu Xue turned their heads to look. One was coaxing Fang Zhibai, and the other was coaxing Fang Yue, with baby toys piled up beside them.

"Why have you lost so much weight this time? Son, the pressure of the Civilization Assessment is high, but you can't exhaust your body. You should also pay more attention to rest during your daily cultivation."

Li Ru urged.

"I know, Mom. Where are Dad and Grandpa?"

Fang Zhuo nodded and walked to his mother and mother-in-law.

"Your dad is in the flower garden pruning his civilization flowers. He's been rushing around all day, saying that they are about to bloom and will be able to produce civilization points for him."

Li Ru muttered and made way for Fang Zhuo.

"Your grandpa has started indulging in games again. Grandma Zhou tried to persuade him, but it was useless. He says who knows how the Civilization Assessment will go; if things go poorly, everyone might become slaves next year, having to labor for others all day, so he wants to play while he can."

"Xiaoyue is so well-behaved. Come, call Daddy."

Fang Zhuo reached out to tease his daughter and turned his head to ask: "Still that same game?"

"...Yes, Grandma Zhou has been sullen several times because of this, but it's no use."

After Li Ru replied, she gave her son a look: "The kids aren't even two months old, how could they call for Daddy so quickly?"

"Hahaha."

Xu Xue laughed heartily: "Fang Zhuo's mom, this is different. The two little guys are born from the union of two Transcendent Martial Artists; maybe they will develop and mature faster!"

Exactly!

Fang Zhuo praised his mother-in-law in his heart. He focused on accompanying his son and daughter, whom he hadn't seen for a month, for a while before getting up and going to the training room.

"Body Control at Heaven-Reaching Perfection, the ninth level of the Thunder Fire Blade, the secret technique Jade Shatter Divine Annihilation—one by one, I will strive to master them all within half a year!"

Fang Zhuo set a goal for himself. After quickly calming down, he raised his hand to take out a thunder-fire source crystal, pushing his Martial Aspect, Red Flame, to guide his Physical Body to absorb the source power.

The closer the Civilization Assessment, the more one must remain calm; being anxious only leads to chaos.

By evening, Fang Zhuo was sweating profusely in the wooden dummy area. "Absorbing the thunder-fire source crystal to temper the body... it can make my body more in tune with nature. The effect now can last for about 3 hours."

"And with my level 59 Mental Energy, these 3 hours of cultivation are comparable to the previous 10 hours!"

"If nothing goes wrong, I will definitely be able to break through within half a year."

Fang Zhuo leaped out of the wooden dummy area, choosing not to consume a second thunder-fire source crystal.

No matter how good the treasure is, a Martial Artist's body also has a tolerance limit every day. If used too much, the effect is greatly reduced. His current physical limit is 2-3 crystals?

This second one must be saved for the evening to practice the Secret Manual Thunder Fire Blade.

Dinner time for the Fang Family.

Bai Shiwei took off her apron and served the last dish.

"The food is ready. Let's eat."

Li Ru also called out: "Our Shi Wei's cooking is getting better and better! You've worked hard; sit down and eat."

After Fang Zhuo returned from being away for a month, both the Fang and Bai families seemed to have found their backbone. The fear and anxiety regarding the Civilization Assessment had faded quite a bit, and they were eating with more appetite.

'Yiya!'

'Ying ying ying~'

Amidst the laughter, Fang Zhibai was kicking his legs and shouting non-stop in the crib in the living room.

"Xiaobai is shouting."

Fang Dawei looked at Li Ru and asked: "Is this little guy hungry too?"

"No, Grandpa. Mom just fed him and his sister. This boy is just naughty; he expresses his dissatisfaction like this when there's no one accompanying him."

Bai Shiwei explained helplessly.

"I'll bring some food over to eat."

Fang Zhuo smiled and got up. When he walked to the side of the crib with his bowl, before he could sit down, he saw the big, dark eyes of both children light up.

Fang Yue looked happy, waving her hands and feet, looking like she wanted to be held.

What a good daughter... No wonder my good buddy Mengzi always says raising a daughter is great, Fang Zhuo thought.

'Ying ying ying', Fang Zhibai's protest grew louder, kicking hard towards Fang Zhuo. His two short, fat, little white legs were kicking quite happily.

This brat! What does this mean? Disliking him? Fang Zhuo raised an eyebrow. After finishing his meal in a few bites, he picked up Fang Yue from the side and went to the balcony.

Immediately, the 'ying ying' sounds behind him stopped.

...Very good, only raising daughters from now on!