97: Chapter 97 Grandma's Background

"Hmm." Fang Zhuo nodded calmly.

Just then, Li Ru walked over, gave Fang Wu a look of mixed surprise and joy, and said, "That's enough, our son is a Transcendent Martial Artist!"

"Trust that he has his own judgment; if I told you to go call the old man, then hurry up and go."

Fang Wu shrugged his robust shoulders. There was no helping it; as soon as his vitality recovered, his wife lost her usual gentleness.

He shook his head and went to the study.

Before long, Fang Dawei came out with a flushed face, looking at Fang Zhuo with complex eyes.

"The energy of the dragon-shaped grass is mild; you can all rest assured and use it," Fang Zhuo said with a smile.

Fang Wu also chimed in, "Right, after chewing out the juice, it tastes about the same as a premium nutrient solution."

The remaining members of The Fang Family then excitedly consumed the dragon-shaped grass.

Fang Jing was the most excited. The energetic adolescent girl, after digesting the medicinal power of the dragon-shaped grass, danced around on the spot, her joy overflowing.

"Brother, do you think I might awaken a Martial Aspect through this, become a Federation genius just like you, and embark on the peak of the martial path from now on?"

"No," Fang Zhuo said with a smile. "A Martial Aspect depends entirely on individual talent. The dragon-shaped grass can only keep you free from illness and disaster, and ensure you have a very healthy body in the future."

"Oh..." Fang Jing was a bit disappointed.

"You silly girl." Li Ru looked ten years younger; her skin had become delicate and smooth, and the wrinkles that used to be on her face had disappeared.

Fang Dawei's back was straighter than before. He looked at his granddaughter, a look of reminiscence appearing in his eyes, which then quickly vanished.

The Fang Family spent time together in harmony.

Soon it was dinnertime, and Bai Shiwei also came out of the room. Everyone gathered around the dinner table to eat.

"Brother, your body has become as hard as a lump of iron. Are all Transcendent Martial Artists like this?" Fang Jing was like a curious baby.

"More or less."

Fang Zhuo ate the food his mother made, watching the joy on his family's faces, and felt exceptionally peaceful inside.

"Sister-in-law, you seem even prettier than the last time I saw you. Is it because of your cultivation?" After asking on the left, Fang Jing looked at Bai Shiwei on her right.

"Hmm..." Bai Shiwei picked up her bowl and shoveled rice into her mouth, using it to hide her slightly flushed face.

Her skin getting better was indeed related to cultivation, but it wasn't primarily martial arts; it was the extra training with Fang Zhuo every night.

The Heaven-Swallowing Python Martial Aspect was being nourished by increasingly refined essence of the sun and moon.

"Eh, sister-in-law, your neck is so red~" Fang Jing asked curiously.

Fang Zhuo coughed, trying to help divert his sister's attention.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

Li Ru went to open the door. "Sister Xueling? You came just in time. Have you eaten? Come and have some."

"That's so embarrassing..." Luo Xueling said politely, but naturally stepped forward and entered the house. Her gaze wandered around, and it suddenly lit up when she saw Fang Zhuo.

Then she looked at Li Ru and said in surprise, "Fang Zhuo's mom, your skin..."

"Is the beauty wine that effective?"

Luo Xueling was stunned. Li Ru was the same age as her, but because of years of hard work, her diet and maintenance were not as good as hers, so she had deep wrinkles and looked more than ten years older than her.

If she didn't have something to ask Fang Zhuo for, she would have wanted to go back immediately and drink a bottle.

"Hmm..." Li Ru was a bit hesitant. She didn't intend to talk about the dragon-shaped grass that Fang Zhuo had brought out as a bragging point.

First, one shouldn't reveal their wealth, and second, she didn't have that habit.

Seeing this, Luo Xueling just assumed Li Ru was implicitly agreeing. "As long as it's effective, that's fine. I'll bring a bottle for Shi Wei later!"

"Fang Zhuo, Auntie has admired you for a long time. I've finally gotten to meet you today."

Luo Xueling pulled up a chair as if she were an old friend, inserted herself between Fang Jing and Fang Zhuo, and squeezed the pouting and dissatisfied Fang Jing to the side.

"This is Auntie Xueling from next door," Li Ru introduced from the side.

"Hello, Auntie Xueling," Fang Zhuo said with a smile. He recognized this married woman; she was famous in the neighborhood for being high-minded.

"Your mother and I are good friends," Luo Xueling said, establishing a connection first, then immediately continued, "Auntie is here this time because there's something I'd like to trouble you with. I wonder if it's convenient?"

"Please go ahead, Auntie."

"It's like this..." Luo Xueling immediately poured out her words like beans, holding onto Fang Zhuo and starting to talk.

Luo Xueling had a son who was a martial arts graduate student at Demon City Martial Arts University. He was graduating this year and was interested in the Starry Sky Martial Artist Group.

But he obviously didn't have much confidence, and she hoped Fang Zhuo could help put in a good word within the group.

Fang Zhuo and Li Ru exchanged a glance. Seeing his mother nod slightly, he asked:

"Auntie Xueling, what is Brother Zhou's current Life Level? Tell me about his Body Control and his cultivation of secret techniques as well?"

"Life Level 37, Body Control at the Great Perfection of Micro-Perception. The secret technique he is cultivating happens to be your Starry Sky Group's Thunder Fire Blade. He told me last time that he's at the second level."

Luo Xueling was overjoyed. She did not exaggerate her son's martial arts achievements but told the truth.

"37..." Fang Zhuo pondered in his heart.

Having this Life Level at 25 is indeed not low, but his Body Control and secret technique cultivation are average. He likely won't pass the Starry Sky Group's genius contract.

Even if it's just the most ordinary A-grade contract.

The Starry Sky Group values aptitude more when recruiting geniuses.

At the time, one reason was that he had awakened a completely new Superior Martial Aspect, and the other was that his Body Control far exceeded that of martial artists at the same Life Level.

However, Fang Zhuo believed that if he were willing to speak up, he could still have a say within the group, but whether it was necessary was another matter.

Fang Zhuo made an excuse to go to the restroom.

In the study, Li Ru understood and followed him.

"Mom, I can help with this, but it will cost me a favor. Is your relationship with this Auntie Xueling really that good?" Fang Zhuo asked.

"Hmm... it's alright. Your Auntie Xueling is quite enthusiastic. At noon, she even shared a bottle of beauty wine with me after picking up her package; it was sent by her husband from Origin Star."

Li Ru was a bit conflicted. "If it's going to cost you a favor, then forget it."

Over the past three months, Luo Xueling had been too enthusiastic, praising her whenever they met. The key was that it felt completely natural, making Li Ru feel extremely gratified.

"Alright." Seeing his mother like this, Fang Zhuo immediately understood.

This Auntie Xueling had been flattering his mother quite a bit in daily life...

"Auntie Xueling, Brother Zhou's results are not bad, but I can't guarantee whether he can enter the Starry Sky Group. I can write a letter of recommendation for him."

"Whether he can pass the interview will depend on himself."

Back at the dinner table, Fang Zhuo looked at Luo Xueling and said calmly.

For his mother's sake, he could help a little bit with this matter, but he couldn't use a favor as a guarantee.

"Good, I understand that. A letter of recommendation is enough. Thank you so much!" Luo Xueling was very excited upon hearing this and thanked him repeatedly.

"If you have time in the next couple of days, bring Shi Wei over to Auntie's house to play. Bring your parents and siblings along too."

"I definitely will when I have time."

Luo Xueling drank with Li Ru, Fang Dawei, and Fang Wu again until she felt tipsy, and then returned to her own home.

After she left, Fang Zhuo suggested, "Grandfather, Mom, Dad, I want to buy a house on New Moon. How about you all move there to live?"

The Federation's Seven Stars, besides the homeland Blue Star, the prosperous New Moon with its martial arts and technology, and the Origin Star rich in cultivation resources, also include Terminal Star, Fledgling Star, Black Fire Star, and Soaring Star, which focus on logistics, education, industry, and technology, respectively.

New Moon is currently the most suitable planet for Federation citizens to live on, with all kinds of living facilities and entertainment industries fully equipped.

Fang Jing and Fang Wu were immediately tempted, both looking at their eldest brother with sparkling eyes.

In their school, people privately talked enthusiastically about how New Moon residents were "Celestial Dragons."

Li Ru was a bit hesitant and intrigued. She heard that on New Moon, you could buy groceries without leaving your home, and there were holographic square dance pods that could let people master dancing quickly, but she still looked at her husband, Fang Wu.

Fang Wu hadn't spoken yet.

Fang Dawei put down his wine glass heavily and said, "Perhaps... that won't do."

"Why?" Fang Zhuo was surprised. Seeing a rare look of reminiscence on Fang Dawei's face, he vaguely guessed something.

"It has to do with your grandmother."

"Grandson, come with me."

Fang Dawei looked at Fang Zhuo, then walked towards the study with his hands behind his back.