Chapter 25: You brat, you actually want to be on the same level as me! (Please vote!)

"It seems my aunt’s past is truly not simple."

Meng Zhangqing couldn't help but think.

With an aptitude like his aunt’s, if she were placed in the Profound Heaven Sect, I reckon even a Peak Master would come out of seclusion to take her as a disciple.

But now she has been crippled.

Forced to live in such a remote place.

Also, his aunt is his mother’s junior sister, which means his mother’s aptitude shouldn't be worse than his aunt’s.

Good heavens.

Thinking about it this way, the power his aunt once belonged to must be at least at the level of the Profound Heaven Sect.

"Although I am naturally beautiful and approachable, you don't have to stare so intently."

Just as Meng Zhangqing was pondering, Gu Hongyu spoke up.

Meng Zhangqing immediately came back to his senses.

Only to see Gu Hongyu looking at him playfully.

In public, his aunt was very serious, but in private, she was somewhat bold and open.

Especially when she was with him.

He remembered ten years ago, when he was about seven, they even bathed in the same tub.

No taboos.

Perhaps in this unfamiliar Meng family, only when she was with him could his aunt truly relax.

"I was just thinking about when you would be able to tell me about my parents."

Meng Zhangqing put on his clothes and said slowly.

In his memories, he had no impression of his biological father and mother.

It seemed they had passed away not long after he was born.

Hearing this, Gu Hongyu’s expression changed slightly, but it quickly returned to normal.

"Later, when the time is right, I will tell you."

Gu Hongyu took a deep breath, her eyes somewhat complex.

"Alright."

Meng Zhangqing didn't press further.

Because his aunt was very tight-lipped about this, and he wouldn't be able to get anything out of her.

"Then let’s talk about something else."

Meng Zhangqing’s mouth curled up slightly.

Although his aunt was crippled, the attributes on the panel were real.

They made him very envious.

Comprehension, talent, martial skills, etc.

"Talk about what?"

Gu Hongyu hadn't expected Meng Zhangqing to change the subject so quickly.

In the past, he would have pressed her for a long time.

"We have an aunt-nephew relationship without blood ties, right?"

Meng Zhangqing said.

"Of course."

"Then can we establish another relationship outside of this one?"

Meng Zhangqing was somewhat expectant.

"Do you want to... that’s not very good; you can't make jokes about ethics."

Gu Hongyu teased.

"What are you thinking about?"

Meng Zhangqing was speechless.

The words he had just said were thrown back at him.

"Then what kind of relationship do you want to establish?"

Gu Hongyu took a step forward, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Her figure was slender and curvaceous, and every movement exuded the charm of a mature woman.

Especially that faint body fragrance.

It was truly captivating.

"Friends!"

Meng Zhangqing was already used to Gu Hongyu’s way of interacting, so he had no extra distracting thoughts.

Moreover, his attention was all on the panel.

"???"

Gu Hongyu was stunned.

She had thought of many things, but never this.

What is a friend?

"You brat, you actually want to be on the same level as me!"

Reacting, Gu Hongyu immediately put her hands on her hips, her chest heaving.

"I can't explain it specifically, just agree to be my friend, Aunt."

Since she was the person closest to him at the moment, Meng Zhangqing was too lazy to spend the effort to make up reasons.

He believed his aunt would agree.

"Alright... fine."

Although this request was truly strange, seeing Meng Zhangqing’s serious expression, Gu Hongyu frowned and agreed.

Anyway, it was just a verbal agreement in private.

It had no impact.

However, after being away from home for two years, this brat must have developed some strange hobbies.

Who wants to be friends with their elder?

No matter how you think about it, it’s absurd.

"Ding!"

"Friend added successfully!"

"Current favorability: Four Stars!"

"Obtained attributes:"

"Comprehension: Superior"

"Talent: Spirit Eye"

"Martial Skill: 'Exquisite Cold Moon Sword Scripture' (Perfection)"

"Secret Technique: Lotus Palm Demon-Suppressing Art"

In his mind, the system’s voice rang out continuously.

It was only because Meng Zhangqing’s psychological quality was high that he didn't shout out loud.

He had just added her as a friend, and the favorability had jumped directly to four stars!

He had obtained four attributes in a row!

But thinking about it, it was normal.

After all, his aunt wasn't some stranger he had just met; they had grown up together, so it was very reasonable for her favorability toward him to be high.

The system’s favorability limit seemed to be five stars.

Four stars was already very, very high.

At least among his current friends, none were this high.

The highest was only two stars.

"Thank you, Aunt."

Taking a deep breath, Meng Zhangqing suppressed his excitement, "The night is deep, I won't disturb your rest."

After saying that.

Meng Zhangqing turned and left.

He couldn't wait to merge the attributes.

The door was wide open, and the bright moonlight flowed into the room like water.

Gu Hongyu stood where she was.

Somewhat confused.

She didn't even know what Meng Zhangqing was excited about.

Was he that happy just because she agreed to be his friend?

"Does this brat really have some thoughts that transcend ethics?"

Gu Hongyu couldn't help but let her mind wander.

Become friends first, gradually fade the old aunt-nephew relationship, and then slowly develop in that direction!

If they were real aunt and nephew, that would be impossible.

But there were no blood ties between her and Meng Zhangqing.

"My senior sister’s son."

"Raising him from an infant?"

Gu Hongyu shuddered and quickly put away such a terrifying thought.

But then again.

As he grew older, this brat was indeed becoming more and more handsome, very much like her senior sister.

Plus those perfect muscles.

He was truly full of masculine charm.

Slap slap~

Feeling her thoughts getting out of control, Gu Hongyu patted her face and completely sobered up.

Finally, seeming to think of something.

She let out a sigh.

She looked at the moonlight outside the window and spoke softly.

"Senior sister, although Zhangqing’s aptitude is ordinary, it seems he has some luck on him."

"In the future, he might achieve something in martial arts."

"But he will definitely not be able to contend with that behemoth."

"Actually, I still hope he can remain ordinary, at least live out his life in peace."

"Without having to face..."