Chapter 114: I Already Have Someone I Like

"Young master?"

Xu Xingwu heard that and was slightly startled: even the talent of an 18‑year‑old fourth‑Realm Martial Artist can't win you?

"That kid comes from an ordinary background, with no notable family lineage."

Yao Shaoyuan slightly furrowed his brow, "So is he a Talent Endowed?"

"Not exactly..."

Xu Xingwu grew a bit displeased; this old man's standards were a bit too high.

Talent Endowed and Martial Artist are not the same concept; the former are rare talents, and Anwu City hasn't produced one in all these years.

If Lu Jing were a Talent Endowed, could he even consider your granddaughter?

"Then let it be."

Yao Shaoyuan let out a long sigh, as if he hadn't noticed Xu Xingwu's increasingly darkened old face.

"Is that not enough?"

Xu Xingwu got angry, leaning forward, and said indignantly, "An 18‑year‑old fourth‑Realm Martial Artist—go find a few of them for me!"

Yao Shaoyuan said nothing, gently blew on his tea, then took a satisfying big sip.

"Tsk—good tea."

"Stop drinking!"

Xu Xingwu, still angry, patted the tea table and said irritably, "You old corpse look down on me, huh? Don't even take the tea leaves later!"

Yao Shaoyuan laughed, then turned the conversation, "Old Xu, I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush—listen to me first."

"Alright, go ahead."

Xu Xingwu pulled his body back, leaning against the chair back, appearing ready to listen attentively.

"Old Xu, you don't really understand Yao Rong; her Talent Endowed isn't inferior to that kid you mentioned, it's actually considerably stronger. In this cohort's talent training camp ranking battle, Yao Rong took fourth place."

"Fourth place?"

Xu Xingwu was taken aback, "The result is indeed good, but that kid I mentioned matches quite well. With his Talent Endowed, he might even reach the top five!"

"Oh?"

Yao Shaoyuan gave him a strange look, then said disdainfully, "My Yao Rong is a Talent Endowed of the defense type; do you still think they are a good match?"

"What? A defense‑type Talent Endowed?!"

Xu Xingwu could no longer sit still, sprang up abruptly, and stared at Yao Rong with a bewildered gaze.

"Your granddaughter is actually a Talent Endowed, this..."

Seeing Xu Xingwu's strong reaction, the wrinkles on Yao Shaoyuan's face nearly merged; he smiled and said:

"Otherwise? Let me be frank: in this talent training camp's ranking battle, the top four were all Talent Endowed. Times have changed, Old Xu!"

"This... indeed I was presumptuous."

Xu Xingwu sighed; Talent Endowed are extremely rare, and research confirmed they likely result from genetic mutation.

Moreover, intermarriage among Talent Endowed greatly raises the chance of offspring awakening Talent Endowed.

Therefore, as a Talent Endowed, Yao Rong must marry a Talent Endowed.

Yao Shaoyuan's luck is incredible; among his descendants a Talent Endowed appeared, and a defense‑type one at that...

Thinking of that, Xu Xingwu couldn't help feeling jealous.

It seems Yao Shaoyuan's words were correct; Lu Jing's Talent Endowed truly doesn't match the other side.

The reception room fell silent for a moment.

Sitting on the sofa beside them, Yao Rong suddenly spoke, breaking the silence: "Grandpa Xu, you don't need to find me a boyfriend; it's not that the talents don't match, it's just that I... I already have someone I like."

After speaking, she lowered her head, a faint blush appearing on her face.

"What?"

This time it was Yao Shaoyuan's turn to puff his beard and glare.

His complexion changed sharply, and he hurriedly asked, "Girl, you went to the training camp and already have someone you like? Who is it? Which brat!"

Xu Xingwu's expression brightened considerably, thanks to Yao Rong giving a way out.

"Grandpa, this person is a fellow trainee from my cohort; even if I tell you, you wouldn't know him, and I don't know much about him..."

Yao Rong lowered her head and whispered.

"Not knowing much and you fell in love?"

Yao Shaoyuan's face darkened further, looking like a cabbage trampled by a pig, and he asked, "How strong is that kid, and where is he from?"

Xu Xingwu, sitting nearby, laughed and comforted, "Old Yao, the kids are getting older; falling in love is perfectly normal. We old folks shouldn't meddle too much."

"I don't know where he's from, but he's very strong, a spiritual‑type Talent Endowed, and he took first place in this ranking battle!"

Yao Rong fell into recollection, and Lu Jing's figure flashed in her mind.

At the entrance of the City Martial Association in Anwu City.

Lu Jing's nose twitched, and he sneezed uncontrollably.

"Strange, can someone at my Realm still catch a cold..."

He shook his head and went straight up the stairs toward the chairman's office.

"First place in the ranking battle?"

"Spiritual‑type Talent Endowed?"

Yao Shaoyuan's furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

He had heard that the Eastern River Province military had a young man who is a spiritual‑type Talent Endowed and also participated in this cohort's talent training camp; nine times out of ten, it must be him.

In a serious tone, he asked, "How far have you progressed?"

"Grandpa, I'm just a one‑sided love; it seems the other person doesn't like me..."

What?!

Yao Shaoyuan's beard stood on end from anger. 'My granddaughter is so outstanding—no need to mention her talent, her figure is top-notch, she's also beautiful—how could anyone not like her?!'

Having said that, he stood up, looking ready to argue with someone.

Xu Xingwu's eye twitched. 'Your granddaughter's all muscle—her arms are thicker than an average person's thigh. How can that be a top-notch figure?'

Just as he was about to step forward to persuade them, the reception room door was suddenly knocked on.

Who's there?

Xu Xingwu shouted toward the outside.

It's me, Lu Jing!

The door was pushed open, and a Martial Arts Association staff member brought Lu Jing inside.

President Xu, long time no see.

Lu Jing greeted him with a smile.

Come on, have a seat—we were just talking about you, and I didn't expect you to show up so soon.

Xu Xingwu's eyes lit up; he walked over to Lu Jing and pulled him close.

Lu Jing glanced around the room and actually spotted an acquaintance.

How is Yao Rong from the training camp here?

Old Yao, calm down—this is the young man I just mentioned to you. Take a look—isn't he a remarkable talent?

Yao Shaoyuan's face instantly broke into a smile as he looked at the youth beside him.

Lu Jing had his hands in his pockets, his handsome sword-like brows raised, exuding an effortless, suave charm.

He's truly a dragon among men—excellent, excellent!

Yao Shaoyuan nodded in praise.

Just then, Yao Rong, who had her head lowered nearby, heard the familiar voice, lifted her head in confusion, and said, 'Lu Jing, how come you're here too?!'

Her tone was full of delight, surprise, and shyness.

"What a coincidence, Yao Rong," Lu Jing said with a nod and a smile. "I'm here to take care of some business."

Yao Shaoyuan's ability to read people and situations was top-notch; he instantly sensed from Yao Rong's eyes that something was off.

"How so? Did you two meet at the training camp?"