365: Chapter 365 Your Brother Has a Big Secret

A moment later, Lu Zheng took a bite of the braised pork, his heart filled with satisfaction. It had been a long time since he had eaten a meal cooked by his mother's own hands.

Seeing her son like this, Ji Lanze's eyes were filled with heartache. Although her son was now a Town General, in her eyes, no matter what he became, he would always be her son.

"You've suffered out there during this time."

"You've lost weight."

As a mother, she said things like this often.

"I'm fine, Mom. Your son is very strong."

Lu Zheng smiled slightly. His mother, Ji Lanze, only thought her son was comforting her. She knew quite a bit about the situation in the outside world. As a Town General, especially one who had suppressed several Forbidden Grounds, how could he possibly be completely fine?

However, she didn't say much. After Lu Zheng finished eating, he wiped his mouth and then began to examine his mother's body.

Finding nothing unusual, he breathed a sigh of relief. Not only was there no problem, but under the nourishment of the Spiritual Energy Revival, her body was extremely healthy, and her vitality was constantly growing stronger.

What Lu Zheng didn't know was that ever since the news of him becoming a Town General spread, people in both Jianghai City and Baiyun City had found many natural treasures to nourish Ji Lanze's body.

Even the hidden ailments previously in her body had long been completely cleared away.

"You must be City Lord Li's daughter."

Lu Zheng then shifted his attention to the young woman on the side. When Li Ling saw Lu Zheng looking at her, she immediately stood up and said respectfully,

"Town General, my name is Li Ling. My father is the City Lord of Baiyun City."

Ever since Lu Zheng appeared, Li Ling hadn't said a single word, just staring blankly. Hearing General Lu Zheng suddenly ask about her, she felt a bit panicked for a moment.

After all, this was General Lu Zheng.

Seeing this, Lu Wen couldn't help but chuckle. She hadn't expected this fearless girl to have a day like this.

Seeing this, his mother, Ji Lanze, glared at Lu Zheng, then took Li Ling's hand and gently pulled her down to sit.

"You child, why are you being so polite in our home?"

"There's no need to keep calling him Town General. This kid Lu Zheng is a year older than you. Just call him Brother Lu or big brother."

After his mother, Ji Lanze, finished speaking, she looked at Lu Zheng, seemingly blaming him for scaring the young girl.

Lu Zheng, of course, wouldn't say anything to that. He smiled and nodded in agreement.

"I'm a year older than you, so you can just call me Brother Lu."

Li Ling's face flushed. She didn't act coy and spoke up.

"Brother Lu."

At this moment, his elder sister, Lu Wen, spoke up slowly.

"During this time, Li Ling has taken great care of us. Especially Mom; after coming from Jianghai City, she didn't have anyone to talk to besides me."

"I was worried we might have some trouble, but with Li Ling around, she would come to our house from time to time to chat and spend time with me and Mom."

Lu Wen specifically said this because she was worried her younger brother, Lu Zheng, might feel displeased. Meanwhile, Lu Zheng smiled bitterly in his heart; when had he ever been so petty? This wasn't a big deal at all, his sister was completely overthinking it.

"Don't be so constrained. Just treat me like an older brother from next door when you're at our house."

Hearing Lu Zheng's words, Li Ling was stunned. For some reason, a phrase suddenly popped into her head: 'the big sister next door...'

Some scenes she had seen on television flashed through her mind, and her face turned slightly red.

"Before I came here, I met your father, City Lord Li. He has also broken through to the fourth rank. Counting it up, he is the first Town General of Baiyun City since the start of the Second Spiritual Energy Revival."

Lu Zheng naturally had no idea what was going through Li Ling's mind. Hearing Lu Zheng's words, both Lu Wen and Li Ling were suddenly stunned, followed by a surge of pleasant surprise.

"My dad became a Town General!"

"City Lord Li became a Town General!"

Two delighted voices rang out. The former was happy for her father; now that her father had stepped into the Town General realm, his strength would be even greater, and she wouldn't have to worry too much about him. The latter was because City Lord Li had stepped into the Town General realm, greatly increasing the safety of Baiyun City.

"Yes, it just happened not long ago. I believe this news will soon spread throughout all of Baiyun City."

"After all, Baiyun City needs this news to boost morale at a time like this."

Lu Zheng said. Upon hearing this news, Li Ling also impatiently took her leave, wanting to find her father, while his elder sister, Lu Wen, looked at Lu Zheng with a somewhat mysterious expression.

"Little brother, who is stronger now between you and City Lord Li?"

"After all, City Lord Li is also a Town General now."

Beside them, his mother, Ji Lanze, was also very curious about this question. If City Lord Li had also broken through to become a Town General, she would find a time to ask her son if he was willing. If he was, she would go to the City Lord to propose a marriage.

Her son was a Town General now, so surely no one would refuse if she went to propose a marriage.

After all, she wasn't stupid and could see Li Ling's feelings. Of course, if the other party was unwilling, she wouldn't force it.

Lu Zheng slowly raised one hand.

Huh?

Lu Wen couldn't help but be stunned.

One?

What does that mean?

Does it mean one-on-one, a tie?

"A tie between you two?"

Lu Zheng shook his head slowly and spoke.

"One hand is enough for me to deal with City Lord Li Xin."

After Lu Zheng finished speaking—his current strength had already reached the mid-stage of Town General, while City Lord Li Xin had only just stepped into the fourth rank, so the gap between the two was massive.

Hearing her younger brother's words, his elder sister, Lu Wen, was filled with disbelief. Her younger brother was boasting way too much. Dealing with a Fourth-Rank General with just one hand? Why didn't he just say a single finger?

Beside her, his mother, Ji Lanze, also thought her son was joking and didn't take it to heart.

Seeing that the two of them didn't believe him, Lu Zheng didn't mind either. But at this moment, a voice suddenly echoed in Lu Wen's mind.

"This younger brother of yours is not simple. Perhaps what he said is true."

"Someone who has newly entered the Town General realm is truly no match for even one of his hands."

As the voice finished speaking, Lu Wen was stunned. Lu Zheng looked at his elder sister; he had just detected a trace of abnormality, but it wasn't much.

At this moment, Lu Wen's heart was filled with shock, like crashing waves.

The one who had just spoken was none other than that ancient bronze bell in her hands. Previously, this ancient bronze bell had constantly wanted her to agree to sign some sort of contract.

But Lu Wen had never agreed, planning to wait until her younger brother returned.

"Now, your younger brother's strength is far more terrifying than when I last saw him. If not for his aura being the same, I would even doubt if your younger brother is the same person."

"I can't even guess what level your younger brother's current strength has reached."

"Your younger brother harbors a huge secret. In such a short period, his strength has undergone a massive change."