Are You Truly Family? (1)

Time passed swiftly and the season changed. It was mid-autumn when the two children heard the news they have been waiting for a long time.

"I received a new job, so I'll be going for the time being," Zhan Jing informed the two children.

Right now, both Ye Jiao and Lu Wan were sitting on the floor while conserving their strength. After training with Zhan Jing for months, they knew for the best that they had to be prepared for battle anytime. Their master changed his tactic to attack them whenever he saw them relax their guard even if it was only a little bit.

As a result, the two of them tried to not lower their guard at all even when they were asleep.

Though their awareness during their sleep still needed a lot of improvisation…

"Does it mean our training is over, Master?" Lu Wan raised his head and asked. He tried not to make any unnecessary movements in case their master asked them to do another round of physical training.

"It's time to relax your muscle a bit," Zhan Jing looked at the two of them. "But you still have to keep your guard up at all times, understand?"

"Yes, Master."

"There's going to be hunt training in your school soon. You can participate while Ye Jiao will just continue to practice the poison resistance during the training. Try not to stand out too much."

"Master, I'm a genius here, how can I…" seeing the glare on Zhan Jing's eyes, Lu Wan gulped down the word he was about to say. "Fine, I'll just use a sword and not any other weapon."

Lu Wan's use of the sword was mediocre at best. It was only because he had trained in them when he was younger that he still could use it. After all, he no longer trained the sword for the past year.

Ye Jiao raised her hand. "Master, can I show my fighting skill or I shouldn't move at all?"

"Never show them," Zhan Jing replied immediately. "In the training hunt, the teachers are going to supervise the students, so you shouldn't make any move if you don't want to raise suspiciousness."

With Ye Jiao's built, it was hard for people to think of her as a child older than 9 years old. She herself was still nine and will turn 10 in the winter, so it was not weird for them to think of her this small. However, this build would be a disadvantage as they would surely recognize her as a genius if she showed her power even once.

"In Chen Kingdom, it's rare for children under the age of 12 to form their core," Lu Wan added. "I'm already attracting enough attention as I am."

"I understand, Master."

"After the hunt training, you have to finish 10 mission in Bao Fu Organization. I'll arrange the group mission to fight against Eon Energy Master rank 2 and you have to finish them all before Spring Hunt."

"Spring Hunt? Is that the same as the hunt celebration that the kingdom usually does?" Ye Jiao asked with hesitation. This was the first time she heard that name.

"It's different. Next year spring hunt is also a hunt with children from the four kingdoms to come and participate," Lu Wan was the one to answer. "At that time, every genius will come to hunt in this place and compete for the reward."

"You're going to meet with your senior brother in the hunt too," Zhan Jing reminded. "I'll tell you your next mission through him."

"Must we meet him, Master?" Lu Wan groaned.

"With his talent, it'll be weird if he didn't participate. Now, I'll be going and you should prepare yourself to meet your siblings."

As soon as he finished saying that, Zhan Jing disappeared from his position. Lu Wan sighed to himself and looked at Ye Jiao.

"Act as my servant again."

"Yes, Young Master."

Ye Jiao hurriedly changed her clothes. This time, her movements seemed more refined and careful. Truthfully, the training only consisted of them putting up their guard at every single time, which also included their posture. Ye Jiao found out that it was easier to do in slightly proper posture, which made her look refined.

On the other hand, Lu Wan found it to be the opposite. His posture looked so bad and rowdy that people wouldn't believe him as someone from a high ranking official scholar family. However, it was the kind of posture where he could easily move around in case he got attacked suddenly, just like what happened to them for the past few months.

"Do you want to see?"

"Senior Brother?"

Lu Wan pointed to the door. "Their attitude and what's the meaning of 'family' in Lu Family?"

"I…" Ye Jiao was curious about their behavior because of how much Lu Wan hated them. However, she didn't want to force Lu Wan to show it to her as it must be something unsightly.

"It's fine if you want to see."

"Then I want to."

"Ok."

Lu Wan opened the door and saw Lu Zhi standing there. The girl was smiling beautifully as if she had just met someone she loved.

"Good afternoon, Second Brother."

"What do you want?" Lu Wan didn't even bother greeting the girl as he asked straight to the point.

Lu Zhi didn't pay any attention to the rude behavior of her brother as she replied. "Father is staying at home for the past few days. He gave us instructions that we should inform you to participate in the family meal when you come out."

"Oh, you sure have a lucky day to meet me this soon," Lu Wan sneered.

It was not as if Lu Zhi was lucky. She had been waiting outside the training hall for the past few days. However, Lu Wan ignored her presence and continued to practice with his master. Comparing his father and Zhan Jing, he felt more fear and respect from Zhan Jing.

"Please follow after me, Second Brother," Lu Zhi didn't even show her grievances as she put on a sweet smile on her face.

"Fine," Lu Wan looked at Ye Jiao. "You all should follow and learn manners."

"Yes, Young Master."

The order was actually directed at Ye Jiao, but Lu Wan didn't want to make her stand out. He chose to just order all of his servants to come and watch the family meal. Even if their view of him worsened, it didn't matter to him.

As they approached the main building, Ye Jiao could sense the atmosphere turned tense. Her heart tightened for she wondered what kind of parent the prime minister was.