First Meeting

After taking a bath, Ling Hong looked at himself in the mirror. After reaching the Fifth Layer of Body Tempering, most of the impurities in his body were purged out. His skin looked fairer and his entire body felt refreshed. Using a breathing technique, he did some light exercises to free up his muscles. Looking at the time, he knew it was time for dinner. He made porridge for dinner according to his previous memories.

Upon seeing that the little girl had already woken up and went to take a bath, he said "Xiao Mei, I've made food."

"Coming~~" she answered and came out from her room dressed in neat clothes. As she began to eat, she swept a gaze across the table towards her brother. Feeling the gaze on him, Ling Hong asked "Umm, what's wrong?"

"Brother seems different from before" she replied, squinting her eyes.

'Damn, have I already been exposed? I'm not too used to this life yet' he cursed, but still managed to say "Different how?"

Hua Meimei pondered for a few seconds before her face turned red and a shy smile appeared. "Brother emm... looks more handsome now! And more like an adult." she said in a soft voice.

The atmosphere turned awkward. Coughing lightly, Ling Hong managed to reply "Uh it's because I started making pills like grandma. We need money and medicine is the only thing I know. I was trying to make a face cream as they sell better than other products."

"Really? I also want to try" she said, her eyes twinkling. Girls no matter who they are how beautiful are always interested in becoming prettier.

"This... after I make it again I'll tell you" he replied, finally finding an excuse for his change in skin tone after advancing through Body Tempering Layer. The two of them finished eating and washed the plates. Just as they were about to go to their rooms, a knocking sound was heard from the front.

Puzzled by who would call upon at this hour, Ling Hong opened the front door. The first thing that caught his eye was the car in front of the house. There were no cars in the city, meaning the people came from the city. His heart skipped a beat, could it be those gangsters found out their home?

His worry washed away when he noticed the middle aged couple standing in front of the door. As a person who had previously attended one of the best schools in the area, he naturally understood from their demeanor that they were people with wealth and prestige. Even though he didn't know their intentions, he knew they meant no ill.

"Good evening Sir and Madam, is there any reason that you've come to this place?" he asked politely.

The middle aged couple was precisely Hua Jun and Ling Xiu. They were surprised at the polite greeting, but it didn't last long.

May we come inside? There's something I want to enquire about." Hua Jun said before glancing around. Sure enough, a car in the village brought enough attention as the curious villagers started to pop up. Understanding the situation, Ling Hong nodded as he let them in and closed the door.

"Please forgive the crude furniture, it's all that we have." Ling Hong said apologetically as he led to the run down sofa before serving some tea. They just smiled and sat down. He also grabbed a chair as he sat down with them when Hua Meimei rushed in, having heard the commotion outside,.

"Brother, we have guests?" she asked as her sight landed on the two strangers.

Out of the corner of his eye, Ling Hong saw the couple slightly tremble as they looked at Hua Meimei. He suddenly found that the features of the lady and his sister had many similarities. He suddenly understood who they were and what they for. After all there were only too many coincidences in this world.

"Brother, who are they?" Hua Meimei turned to him and asked, confused by the lack of reply.

"We - " the lady wanted to say something but Ling Hong was faster.

"They are here for you." he said calmly.

"Huh, strange. Why would they look for me? I don't know them." she replied, confused at her brother's answer. She absolutely did not know these two people and had never seen them. So why would they look for her? Once again, she turned to her brother for an answer.

Ling Hong got up and went towards his sister. He grabbed her and moved towards the two people. Halting his steps, he allowed the guests to view Hua Meimei closely. He saw tears well up in the woman's eyes. Stroking her hair, Ling Hong finally revealed his answer to Hua Meimei.

"Dear sister, they are your parents."