(Study room) “Transfer school?” Lian Yucheng froze slightly, looking at Xiahou Zhong in surprise. “That’s right.” Xiahou Zhong nodded. “Right now, Xiaoguang is the future daughter-in-law of my Xiahou Jue. If she continues staying in Area 3, not to mention anything else, I’m not at ease about safety alone. You, your younger sister, and Xiaoguang will all move to Area 1 together. Let Xiaoguang transfer to Dark Light First Military Academy. Xiaotian is also there, you can take care of each other.”
Xiahou Hetian? Let him take care of him? A faint curl appeared at the corner of Lian Yucheng’s mouth, a trace of dark sarcasm flashing deep in his eyes. Xiahou Zhong naturally saw that hint of ridicule. Knowing his grandson’s temperament, he lightly coughed and did not say anything more.
“I agree for Qiguang to come to Area 1.” Lian Yucheng nodded. Dark Light Military School, the best and most outstanding First Military Academy on the entire Blue Star. Those who graduate from there are all elites. Over the past thousand years, no one knew how many generals it had produced. Xiahou Zhong and Xiahou Shaoxuan both graduated from there. If Lian Qiguang could enter this school, then his future path would be completely bright.
Xiahou Zhong nodded, satisfaction in his eyes. “Then….”
“But I won’t come.” Lian Yucheng interrupted him. Xiahou Zhong’s hand instantly froze mid-air.
“Junior is very grateful for the Marshal’s favor, but I was born and raised in Area 3. That is my home. I want to stay there.” People in Area 1 look down on commoners. He could not stay here and become Lian Qiguang’s burden. Moreover, he had hands and feet—how could he be willing to become a captive parasite?
Looking at the firmness in Lian Yucheng’s eyes, Xiahou Zhong fell silent for a long time, then gently shook his head. “That stubborn temper of yours is just like your father.”
“Father once said, as a man, one must stand with head held high and feet firmly on the ground, living upright and honest.”
“I’ve heard of you.” Xiahou Zhong’s fingers lightly rubbed the chair back. “You were once the most outstanding soldier of your class in the military school, water-type ability user at human rank level five, the most favored student by the instructors.”
“That was in the past.” Lian Yucheng lowered his eyelids and said calmly.
“If it weren’t for your family’s misfortune back then, your future would have been limitless.” Xiahou Zhong looked up, his expression solemn. “If you are willing, I can help you re-enroll and enter the military school again.”
“Re-enroll.” Lian Yucheng’s fists tightened. Under his lowered gaze, faint waves of emotion flickered. Enter the military school again? That was something he once did not even dare to dream of. But now…
“No need.” After a long time, Lian Yucheng shook his head heavily.
“What? You refuse my goodwill?” Xiahou Zhong’s face darkened.
“No! Marshal misunderstood.” Lian Yucheng curled his lips into a bitter smile and shook his head with difficulty. “I am very grateful that the Marshal is willing to give me this opportunity. This opportunity is something I never even dared to hope for. Countless times in dreams, countless times in pain, I could only hide in the shadows and long for that badge.”
“Then what is it for?” Xiahou Zhong asked in confusion.
“So many years have passed. Here, that fire from back then is already gone.” Lian Yucheng lightly pressed a hand against his heart and said softly. “I can no longer wear that uniform, because now, I… will no longer willingly give my life for this planet.”
“………………”
“Right now, Lian Yucheng is just a businessman wandering between interests.” Lian Yucheng looked straight at Xiahou Zhong and slightly bowed. “Sorry, I must decline your goodwill.”
Looking at the cold, thin young man in front of him, Xiahou Zhong’s eyes were complicated. “You were a good soldier. What a pity…”
“In the future, I will become a good businessman.” Lian Yucheng smiled.
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“No.” Lian Qiguang expressionlessly bit into a cake, refusing without even lifting his head.
“Qiguang, don’t be willful.” Lian Yucheng frowned slightly while glancing at the people around them. “Staying here is for your own good.”
“No.” Expressionless.
“You’ve missed so many classes. Even if you go back, you’ll have to repeat a year. If you stay here, with your… your ability…” When mentioning ability, Lian Yucheng clearly paused, a complicated look flashing across his face. “You can fully enter Dark Light First Military Academy. In the future you…”
“I don’t want it.” After finishing the last bite of cake, Lian Qiguang stood up and walked upstairs.
“Qiguang! Don’t be childish.” Lian Yucheng grabbed him and pressed him back onto the sofa, raising his voice.
“Xiaoguang, why don’t you want to go to Dark Light Military School?” Xiahou Zhong, who had been silent, finally spoke. Lian Qiguang looked up expressionlessly at him and seriously said, “Don’t want it.”
“Xiaoguang.” Xiahou Jue spoke. “Dark Light Military School is the best school on Blue Star. What you learn inside will benefit you for a lifetime.”
“I don’t want it.” He shook his head expressionlessly.
“Hey! Kid! At least give a reason!” Xiahou Luoyu impatiently scratched his hair and spoke irritably.
A reason? Lian Qiguang tilted his head and thought seriously.
“Revenge.” Lian Qiguang said. He had not yet found the murderer of his death. Since he had taken over this body, he would help him take revenge.
“Revenge?” Everyone in the room looked at each other.
“And…” Lian Qiguang raised his hand and expressionlessly pointed at Xiahou Hetian, who had been keeping distance from him. “He is there.”
“Hey! What do you mean!?” Xiahou Hetian was unhappy. “I’m at Dark Light Military School so you don’t go? Then I’m right here now, why don’t you leave then?!”
“Bang!” A dull impact sounded. A fist heavily smashed onto Xiahou Hetian’s head.
“Ahhh!!! It hurts! Who is it!!” Xiahou Hetian turned back angrily, but met Xiahou Shaoxuan’s ice-cold face and immediately went silent, holding his head in grievance and not daring to speak again. Xiahou Shaoxuan withdrew his fist and sat down next to Lian Qiguang.
“In the future, I will single-handedly challenge your school and annihilate all of you.” He declared expressionlessly, more like stating a matter of fact.
“Hah! You’re way too arrogant!!” Xiahou Hetian jumped up from the sofa again despite Xiahou Shaoxuan’s presence. “Don’t think just because you have triple abilities you can act so cocky! Triple abilities are rare, sure, there are only a handful on the whole Blue Star, but they’re not nonexistent!! You do have triple abilities, but aside from wood, which one of yours has reached human rank? You really think you’re a genius? My brother is also a triple ability user, and all of them have already reached void rank! That’s what a genius is!”
Not a genius? Not a genius? I am not a genius?
Lian Qiguang’s mind repeatedly echoed Xiahou Hetian’s words. His eyes became blank, staring woodenly at the floor.
“Shut up!” Xiahou Shaoxuan coldly shouted, one arm half-wrapping around Lian Qiguang while sending ice blades toward Xiahou Hetian.
“I am a genius.” Lian Qiguang lifted his head and looked at Xiahou Hetian expressionlessly. His usually calm eyes now looked a little fierce.
“Hmph!” Xiahou Hetian turned his head away arrogantly.
“I really am a genius.” Lian Qiguang repeated seriously.
“You are not a genius.”
“I am a genius.” He nodded solemnly.
“Just wait, someday I’ll make the Marshal bake me a cake.”
“PFFT!!” Xiahou Zhong, who had been leisurely drinking tea and watching the kids argue, spat it out.
Wiping his mouth, Xiahou Zhong looked black-faced at the seriously declaring “facts” Lian Qiguang. His face twitched stiffly. Could he interpret what this kid just said as… he was eyeing his position?
Truly…
An ambitious… one…