101: Wei Lan's parents arrived

"The 'heaven and earth fire essence' mentioned here refers to Exotic Fire. I have Refined Fire, which is a better fit."

"The Blazing Sun Body Tempering Art is truly suitable for me."

Xiao Weiqing carefully contemplated the core essence of the Blazing Sun Body Tempering Art.

"Time to try."

"Dawn Light captures the flame, intent flows through the Qi Meridians, burning away impurities to form crystals... refining blood into rosy clouds, the cycle never ceases, body and..." (Purely fictional).

Reciting the mantra silently in his heart, Xiao Weiqing began to Cultivate the Blazing Sun Body Tempering Art, guiding the Refined Fire to perform Body Tempering on his Physical Body according to the essence of the Cultivation Technique.

Before long.

Xiao Weiqing's blood and Qi surged, and waves of heat churned around his body, like steam and mist.

Refined Fire might be fatal to others, but to Xiao Weiqing, it was just a part of his body.

Wisps of Refined Fire swam within Xiao Weiqing, continuously performing Body Tempering on his flesh, Meridians, and even his bones. Only when his body felt a sense of satiety did Xiao Weiqing stop.

He stood up and stretched, feeling a significant change in his Physical Body, even more noticeable than the changes after his first Body Tempering.

"Time to test it."

Second floor of Ziwei Pavilion.

In front of the testing device.

Xiao Weiqing took a deep breath and threw a punch.

The device emitted a dull thud, and the number stopped at 33.

This quantified number represented the comprehensive quality of his Physical Body and could also be seen as his personal Body Tempering progress. Xiao Weiqing's Body Tempering progress had already reached one-third.

"It was 31 the day before yesterday. The Blazing Sun Body Tempering Art is truly impressive."

"Ding... Ding..." His Wristband received a communication.

"It's Senior Sister Ding. Oh no, I forgot about this."

Xiao Weiqing answered the communication.

"Xiao Weiqing, you aren't planning to stand me up, are you?"

"Ahem... ahem... Senior Sister, I was delayed by something. I'm heading over now."

Xiao Weiqing hurriedly rushed to the planting garden.

It took a few minutes to satisfy Ding Yuexi's request and feed the vermilion flame spirit grass.

"Sorry, Senior Sister Ding. I will definitely arrive on time tomorrow."

"Mm, remember to do so. Don't forget, a portion of these vermilion flame spirit grass belongs to you as well," Ding Yuexi reminded him again.

Xiao Weiqing nodded repeatedly. "Guaranteed."

Night. South Gate of Luo Jiang Academy.

Jiang Peng and Wei Lan were waiting by the platform of the aerial port.

Unlike Jiang Peng, Wei Lan felt a bit uneasy.

"Wei Lan, you don't need to be this nervous. Uncle and Aunt haven't seen you in a long time; they won't do anything to you."

Wei Lan was somewhat distracted. "Oh."

"If anyone should be nervous, it's me. I let Uncle misunderstand last time; I don't know if he's still angry."

"What do you think?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind them, seemingly carrying a trace of anger.

Jiang Peng's body stiffened instantly. He looked up and said loudly, "I believe Uncle is magnanimous and certainly wouldn't lower himself to the level of a junior like me."

"Hmph!"

Standing behind Jiang Peng was a middle-aged man, not yet forty. He had a firm expression, his eyes were clear and gentle yet sharp, and he wore a casual suit. With his upright posture, he was definitely a handsome man.

The person who arrived was Wei Lan's father, Nan Yu. At this moment, his face was cold and stern, looking as if no one should approach him.

Hearing the familiar voice she hadn't heard for a long time, Wei Lan turned around and threw herself into the person's arms.

"Dad!"

The next moment, Nan Yu immediately beamed with joy.

"Hey, my good daughter."

Wei Lan looked up and asked weakly, "Dad, where is Mom?"

"You brat, do you still have me, your mother, in your heart?"

A beautiful woman walked out from behind Nan Yu.

The beautiful woman had a face that looked meticulously carved, flawless, with ruby-like eyes that were dazzling.

She also had short hair and a tall figure, with curves in all the right places, surpassing even Wei Lan.

If Wei Lan was a green apple, the beautiful woman was a ripe peach; her every movement was captivating.

However, at this moment, the beautiful woman's face was frosty and somewhat cold.

"Zhiyuan, what are you doing? Just a moment ago on the aircraft, weren't you constantly worried about Lan Lan, afraid she had lost weight or been wronged?"

"Hmph! You father and daughter are always causing trouble for me."

Wei Zhiyuan glared coldly at Nan Yu, but her expression was no longer indifferent.

Nan Yu gave Wei Lan a wink.

Wei Lan understood.

"Mom!"

She hugged her mother, acting affectionately.

Wei Zhiyuan embraced Wei Lan. "You, you only know how to be mischievous. How have you been out here? You must have been wronged."

"No, I'm doing fine."

Wei Lan replied, Xiao Weiqing's face appearing in her mind.

"So you're saying I shouldn't have come?"

Wei Zhiyuan pretended to be angry.

"That's not it. I'm very happy that Mom could come," Wei Lan hurriedly explained, speaking with sincerity.

"At least you have a conscience. In a few days, after we finish our business, you're coming back with us." Wei Zhiyuan's tone left no room for negotiation.

Wei Lan smiled. "Mm, I understand."

However, after lowering her head, Wei Lan's eyes were filled with reluctance.

"Jiang Peng, long time no see."

Jiang Peng said, "Aunt, long time no see."

"How is your mother's health?"

"My mother's health is quite good."

Jiang Peng's mother was Wei Zhiyuan's older sister, who had neither inherited the Wei Family's Pupil Technique nor Awakened any particularly powerful Extraordinary Talent.

However, as a woman of the Wei Family, she hadn't married poorly.

"Jiang Peng, how is the matter I entrusted to you going?"

At this moment, two more people walked out from behind, a middle-aged man and a young man; they looked like a father and son.

Jiang Peng was very surprised to see them, but he still replied:

"The Academy is almost ready. There is no shortage of Body Tempering Pills, and the amount of moon spring spirit liquid is sufficient. It's just that the Yuanling Fruit is not enough yet; the next batch will take a few days to ripen. The Academy needs to ensure the Cultivation resources for the Trainees."

Wei Zhiyuan replied, "It doesn't matter. This is expected. We can just wait a few days."

"Brother Nine, don't you think so?"

The middle-aged man, whom Wei Zhiyuan called Brother Nine, nodded slightly. "Jiang Peng, take this card and give it to the Academy. I will come again in a few days. Wei Hong, let's go."

After the two left.

Jiang Peng looked at the card in his hand and frowned. "Aunt Wei, why did they come? Weren't the transactions with the Academy previously handled by your branch?"

Wei Zhiyuan sighed. "You don't need to worry about it. I will handle it."

Jiang Peng nodded and did not ask further.

"Uncle, Aunt, where are you staying tonight? Do you need me to book a hotel for you?"

"No need. We will stay at Wei Lan's place. Wei Lan should be living in a Villa, right?"

"Huh? You're staying at my place?" Wei Lan was a bit caught off guard.

"What, are you not welcoming us?"

Wei Lan waved her hands repeatedly. "How could that be? Of course you are welcome."

Jiang Peng sighed and gave Wei Lan a 'good luck' expression.

"Uncle, Aunt, then I will leave first. Tomorrow, Wei Lan and I will take you around the Academy."

"Mm, you may go."

Afterward, Jiang Peng left.

In a deserted place, he dialed Ning Xing's communication.

"Jiang Peng, what is it?"

"Principal Ning, Wei Chaoming has arrived."

"Who is Wei Chaoming??"

"It's about the resource transaction between the Academy and the Xinchang Wei Family. Previously, it was handled by the Wei Family's Fourth Branch, but this time, it's being handled by the Second Branch."

"Oh? Is there a problem with the traded resources?"

"No." Jiang Peng looked at the card in his hand and said.

"That's fine. As long as the quality and quantity of the resource transaction between the Academy and the Wei Family are not an issue, the Academy will not interfere."

"Jiang Peng, I know your mother is a member of the Wei Family, but even if you have become a teacher at the Academy, you must not interfere in the internal affairs of the Wei Family, especially when representing the Academy. Do you understand?"

After finishing, Ning Xing hung up the call.

Jiang Peng clenched his fists. In the end, it was because his strength was insufficient.

On the other side, Wei Lan took Nan Yu and Wei Zhiyuan to the Ziwei Courtyard. Along the way, she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, feeling completely uncomfortable.