"—"
Jiang Wuming looked confused. He hadn't expected Li Lianyī to ask the same question that Huangfu Weixia had just asked.
Without waiting for Jiang Wuming to reply, Li Lianyī smiled slyly, like a little fox who had done something mischievous. She winked playfully, then spun around like a spiral, leaving her graceful back to Jiang Wuming.
Seeing this beautiful scene, Jiang Wuming's heart rippled, and he followed her.
After their walk, before Jiang Wuming could inform Li Lianyī whether he would return to the base that night, Li Lianyī said first that she was returning to the God of War Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
Because alien enemies had descended upon the God of War Pharmaceutical Research Institute, its entrance had been destroyed beyond recognition, and no one had gone to work for the past few days.
Now, the destroyed forest and roads outside the God of War Pharmaceutical Research Institute had been repaired, and Li Guyī had specifically dispatched a four-star God of War to Hanghu to protect Li Lianyī.
For this reason, Li Lianyī decided to resume normal work starting tomorrow, to continue delving into the fields she was proficient in, so as to better assist Jiang Wuming on his future long march.
That evening, when Jiang Wuming returned to the base, Huangfu Weixia had already left.
"I really took on a bet for nothing."
Xing Tian saw Jiang Wuming return to the base, greeted him first, and then complained dejectedly to Qin Xiaozhi.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Wuming was a little curious.
"After Weixia finished her call with you, Xing Tian and I made a bet about whether you'd come back tonight, and he didn't believe it," Qin Xiaozhi said with a smile.
"—"
Hearing this, Jiang Wuming touched his nose awkwardly and then said, "By the way, I've decided to bring you three to Weixia's graduation ceremony in three days."
"Weixia already told us."
Qin Xiaozhi nodded, then teased with a smile, "Donghai Martial Arts Academy is known as the martial arts holy land of the East. Back then, my grandfather dreamed of sending me there."
"He never imagined you'd go with the honor of Gun God Xiaozhi, did he?" Jiang Wuming asked with a smile.
Qin Xiaozhi smiled and shook his head, then looked at Jiang Wuming gratefully.
Meeting Jiang Wuming was a turning point in Qin Xiaozhi's life.
Jiang Wuming had changed Qin Xiaozhi's life, and also changed the lives of Xing Tian and Dongfang Xiaoyao.
This was one of the most important reasons why they were willing to follow Jiang Wuming to their deaths!
...
Three days later, in the early morning.
At Villa No. 9, Tan Palace, Chu Wansong, Chu Feng, and Chu Weiyang's family of three were having breakfast.
"Weiyang, I heard Weixia is back?" Chu Wansong asked.
"Yes, she's back for the graduation ceremony."
Chu Weiyang nodded. She had been in Donghai for a while, and Huangfu Weixia had contacted her as soon as she returned.
"Sister, did Brother Wuming tell you if he would come back?" Chu Feng immediately asked.
"He didn't say," Chu Weiyang shook her head.
"Dad, find a time to call Brother Wuming and ask him to come back. As far as I know, Brother Wuming risked his life to save Li Lianyī in the battle at the God of War Pharmaceutical Research Institute. At this rate, my plan to cultivate a brother-in-law is completely ruined," Chu Feng suggested.
"What are you talking about?"
Chu Weiyang's face instantly turned red upon hearing this. She put down her chopsticks and went back to her room.
"Your Brother Wuming is following in his father's footsteps, joining the military, protecting the country, and has lofty aspirations. How can he care about romantic affections?"
Seeing his daughter run away with a blush, Chu Wansong irritably tapped Chu Feng's head with his chopsticks and educated him, "As for you, you need to keep working hard and become stronger, otherwise, you won't be able to inherit this old man's empire."
"It's fine, Dad. You said that Brother Wuming owns half of the Chu family's empire. With Brother Wuming covering for me, who would dare to have ideas about our Chu family?" Chu Feng said dismissively.
"—"
Chu Wansong was speechless for a moment, and at the same time, the image of Jiang Wuming appeared in his mind.
He, who treated Jiang Wuming as his own son, also missed Jiang Wuming a little.
...
Donghai Martial Arts Academy, dormitory building.
Xiao Han solemnly put on the combat uniform of the military department.
In ordinary universities, on graduation day, students would wear academic gowns, and after the graduation ceremony, they would bid farewell to campus and enter society to face hardships.
As for the students of Donghai Martial Arts Academy, they had to wear military combat uniforms on their graduation day. After the graduation ceremony, they would report to various military department offices or the six major legions to protect the country.
"Brother Xiao Han, you look so handsome in your combat uniform. By the way, will Brother Wuming attend your graduation ceremony today?"
In the dormitory, Su Qiang looked at Xiao Han in his combat uniform with envy and asked expectantly.
When he first entered Donghai Martial Arts Academy, he was bullied by Wang Lin in the same dormitory, and Jiang Wuming had sought justice for him.
Later, he changed dormitories and became roommates with Xiao Han.
"I heard that some teachers suggested to the dean to invite Master back to attend our graduation ceremony, but the dean was afraid of affecting Master's work and didn't agree."
Xiao Han said with some regret and sadness.
He had voluntarily taken Jiang Wuming as his master, cultivated with Jiang Wuming for a period of time, and participated in the martial arts exchange activities with the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy of the Ninja Country with Jiang Wuming.
This experience had a significant impact on his life and cultivation – in his heart, he regarded Jiang Wuming as the direction he should strive for!
Since the establishment of the Six Great Legions Guard Team, Xiao Han had dreamed of joining the Zhanlong Team.
To achieve this dream, he had raced against time and worked desperately. However, he had only just broken through to the Nine-Star Martial Artist realm.
And as far as he knew, apart from Gun God Xiaozhi, the members of the current guard teams were all One-Star Gods of War.
For this reason, he had to give up this dream and choose to join the Loulan Legion.
After the graduation ceremony, he would report to the Loulan Legion. He wondered if he would ever see his master again in this lifetime, and felt a bit sad.
"I really hope to see Brother Wuming."
Not only Xiao Han, but Su Qiang also really wanted to see Jiang Wuming again.
...
Immortal Residence, Sword Valley.
"Mom, why isn't Brother Wuming coming back to attend Brother Xiong's graduation ceremony?"
Xia Dong, wearing a martial arts uniform, sat on the threshold, propping her chin with a sword, and said with a troubled expression.
She missed the days when Jiang Wuming lived in Sword Valley immensely.
At that time, she felt that she had extra energy every day when practicing swordsmanship. She even added squatting horse stance training every day because Huangfu Weixia called her a little brat, just to make her butt perkier.
However, due to age restrictions, this wish had not yet been realized.
"Your Grandpa Ren was worried about affecting Wuming's work, so he didn't invite him back."
Xia Xueqin walked out of the house. After answering, she squatted down and asked with a smile, "What? Do you miss Brother Wuming?"
"Yes!"
Xia Dong nodded decisively.
"Then you should cultivate diligently and strive to graduate as soon as possible to join the Zhanlong Team. This way, you can be together with your Brother Wuming day and night," Xia Xueqin suggested.
"That's a must. Brother Xiong is joining, so I can too. I won't lose to her!" Xia Dong clenched her little fists and declared confidently.
"Hehe, let's go. We'll go find your Grandpa Ren together, and then go to the martial arts field with him."
Xia Xueqin smiled, then took Xia Dong to Ren Xiaoyao's residence – Immortal Residence, Xiaoyao Valley.
Ren Xiaoyao had left Yaoshen Valley together with Li Lianyī.
Through Li Guyī's treatment, Ren Xiaoyao's body was no longer in serious condition, but his martial arts cultivation needed time to recover slowly.
As such, there was little significance for him to remain in Yaoshen Valley.
"Dean."
"Grandpa Ren."
A moment later, Xia Xueqin brought Xia Dong to Xiaoyao Valley. Ren Xiaoyao was already waiting at the entrance. The two of them greeted him in unison.
"Let's go."
Ren Xiaoyao smiled and patted Xia Dong's little head, then took Xia Dong's little hand and walked down the mountain.
"Grandpa Ren, Mom just told me that you were worried about affecting Brother Wuming's work, so you didn't call Brother Wuming back to attend the graduation ceremony, right?"
As the three of them passed through the bamboo forest below Xiaoyao Valley, Xia Dong couldn't help but ask.
"Yes."
Ren Xiaoyao nodded.
"Grandpa Ren, the graduation ceremony is only half a day. It shouldn't affect Brother Wuming much if he takes half a day off, right? Moreover, Brother Wuming still holds the position of an external teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy. Attending the graduation ceremony is also part of his work," Xia Dong raised her objection.
"Little Dong, work also has priorities. Your Brother Wuming is not only a teacher at Donghai Martial Arts Academy but also a warrior of the military department, and even a hero of Longguo!"
The old man sighed softly, his tone extremely complex.
Did he not want the young man to come back for the graduation ceremony?
Yes.
Every time he thought of Jiang Wuming standing on the martial arts field of Donghai Martial Arts Academy, standing in front of Jiang Zhan's statue, and delivering a speech to the graduates, he felt his heart surge with emotion.
A heroic father makes for a good son.
That would be a scene forever recorded in the history of Donghai Martial Arts Academy!
...