Era of Magic and Martial Arts

Chapter 413 - 397: Version Upgrade

Feng Yuhuai’s mind was buzzing, as if someone had stuffed a lump of fresh dung into it.

Her eyes darted back and forth between Feng Mu and Tian Xiaohai, trying to find a flaw in this absurd conversation.

"Damn it..." she cursed inwardly, "Has the world gone mad?"

The same Tian Xiaohai who forced her to undo her hair tie and "transform" on stage was now excitedly pledging loyalty to her useless brother?

He’s scrambling to go to prison to work under Feng Mu?!!

Come on, senior, you’re in the top eight of the Martial Arts Joint Examination. You have a bright future ahead. Why go to prison? Aren’t you applying to college?

No, that’s not the point. The point is why do you have such a grateful look towards Feng Mu.

Does my useless brother deserve that?

Did he drug you or something?

And what does that department head title of Feng Mu even mean? Why does it sound like a high-ranking position, even above Feng Ju’s role at the Patrol Office?

Indeed, Tian Xiaohai was a defeated opponent of Feng Yuhuai. She could kick him off the stage and even stomp him to death, but that’s only physically.

However, Tian Xiaohai’s current behavior was as if he had spiritually knelt at Feng Mu’s feet, kissing the soles of her brother’s shoes.

Tian Xiaohai may not feel this way, but in Feng Yuhuai’s eyes, he looked just like that kneeling figure.

Was Tian Xiaohai kneeling to Feng Mu? It was clear that she suddenly became shorter than Feng Mu.

The inexplicable sense of oppression that Feng Yuhuai felt was hard to explain in a few words.

Just then, she heard Feng Mu apologetically say to Tian Xiaohai:

"Xiaohai, I forgot to tell you, the person who defeated you was none other than my sister Feng Yuhuai. She didn’t know her strength, so I hope you don’t...."

Feng Mu hadn’t finished speaking when Tian Xiaohai hurriedly interjected, his tone earnest and respectful to the extreme.

Clearly, they were peers, yet his attitude towards Feng Mu was like a son towards his father:

"Rest assured, I, Tian Xiaohai, will never hold a grudge for being outmatched, especially since she is your sister."

Feng Mu didn’t actually mean that, but Tian Xiaohai misunderstood, and he didn’t want to correct it right now.

He sighed, smiled at Tian Xiaohai, and resolved inwardly:

"This child is dutiful, but being too dutiful isn’t good; it’s easy to suffer losses. Well, I’ll slowly guide him in the future."

Feng Yuhuai watched this "fatherly love and sonly devotion" scene, especially Tian Xiaohai’s easy promise not to hold a grudge against her because of Feng Mu’s half-sentence. It didn’t move her in the slightest, but rather made her angrier.

It felt like she was suffering extreme humiliation in public.

Feng Yuhuai lowered her head, with a mad killing intent swirling in her eyes.

She had so many questions she wanted to ask Feng Mu, but she also felt it unnecessary, as long as....

A team of medical personnel wearing custom protective suits approached, their footsteps arranged with mechanical precision.

The leading female doctor wore medical goggles, with streams of data flickering across the lenses.

"You didn’t die from the fall, and you don’t know to crawl to the medical area yourself?" The doctor’s voice was as cold as a scalpel. "Do we have to come over here to carry you?"

Before they even arrived, the sarcastic and harsh voice entered several people’s ears.

Feng Mu glanced sideways, still polite and gentle without showing anger:

"I’m sorry, it’s our fault, we’ll move the person over right away."

The leading doctor nodded indifferently, not even looking at the barely alive Tian Xiaohai, but instead walked to Feng Yuhuai, her voice significantly more gentle:

"You’re injured too, come over and let us mend you a bit."

Feng Yuhuai was momentarily stunned, instinctively refusing: "No need, I’m fine."

However, the female doctor seemed very responsible and continued to persuade:

"There’s still an hour before the next round of the competition, which is enough for us to help you restore your body to its optimal state. This is also for the sake of fairness in the competition, isn’t it?"

She paused slightly, then added with a smile:

"Rest assured, the medical expenses are free, entirely sponsored without charge by Eternal Life Technology Biological Co., Ltd., so you don’t have to worry."

However, Feng Yuhuai’s pupils contracted slightly, and she opened her mouth, hesitantly asking:

"Eternal Life Technology?"

The female doctor’s face beamed with pride as she elaborated:

"Yes, we are a tech enterprise from Zone 6, and Mr. Zuo Bai is one of our company’s renowned scientists. The sponsorship for this event was facilitated by the agreement signed between Mr. Zuo Bai and your school.

The agreement includes sponsoring this joint examination’s medical assistance, even covering the tuition for students who shine in the examination to go to college. Of course, we sincerely hope that the sponsored students will join our company after graduation."

Upon hearing that the free offer actually came with potential terms, Feng Yuhuai’s vigilance eased a little.

However, she still shook her head, feeling a strong aversion inside.

Just then, Feng Ju walked over.

He had been standing by expectantly, hoping the filial daughter would come to share her joy, but after waiting for a long time, seeing no sign of her, he discovered she actually went to see that misguided son first.

Feng Ju suddenly felt a bit out of sorts, secretly snorting to himself: "Hmph, so that misguided son actually came today too."

His expression darkened for a moment before he replaced it with a benevolent smile and walked over quickly.

Feng Ju had just arrived when he saw the scene in front of him.

He quickly spoke up before Feng Yuhuai could refuse, beaming with joy, making the decision for her:

"Then it’s up to you, Yuhuai, go and check on your injuries. We’ve made it to the top four with such effort, and you must face your next opponent in your best form later."

He patted Feng Yuhuai on the shoulder, speaking earnestly:

"Of course, I believe you can win, but never underestimate them. It’s not only a sign of respect for the competition but also for your opponent and your future!"

The words that Feng Yuhuai was about to say got stuck in her throat by Feng Ju’s insistence, making her feel like something was blocking her esophagus, needing someone to help digest it.

After finishing, Feng Ju turned to Feng Mu, putting on a fatherly smile:

"You came to cheer for your sister too, very good."

Feng Ju’s voice was so gentle that it made Feng Yuhuai doubt her ears:

"You came to cheer for your sister too, very good. How is it; your sister’s brilliant performance must make you, as a brother, very proud, right?"

Without waiting for Feng Mu’s response, Feng Ju added with profound meaning:

"Our family’s hard days will soon be over. As long as we all work together from now on, sitting around one table, life for our family will only get better."

Feng Yuhuai looked at her father in shock.

Although what Feng Ju was saying was still the usual, the gentle tone made her feel incredibly unfamiliar.

Her temple throbbed sharply, as if her brain was about to crash back to before she ate, insufficient memory.

"What on earth is happening in this world?"

Feng Yuhuai’s mind was in conflict:

"Just a few days ago, Father still kept calling ’misguided son,’ how come today, it’s like amnesia has changed him into a different person?"

"Could it be....."

A horrifying thought flashed through Feng Yuhuai’s mind,

"Father has also been... parasitized?!! "