ALL NOVEL Chapter 82: Talk
Su Luoheng was pulled into the house by Ye Lan and gently pressed into a chair. Her eyes scanned him up and down, carefully taking in every detail.
Ye Lan lovingly ruffled her son's hair.
"You've lost weight."
Su Luoheng chuckled, "No, I'm doing well at school. I've even grown taller~"
"Hehe." Ye Lan lightly flicked his forehead with her finger, smiling, "You always know how to tease me, don't you?"
"Hehe~" Su Luoheng scratched his head, laughing.
"What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook it for you."
"Anything you make, I love."
"Then I'll make braised pork, stir-fried water bamboo, and steamed fish…"
The mother and son exchanged smiles, their faces filled with happiness. The atmosphere was especially warm and cozy.
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After some busy preparation, the whole family gathered together.
The dining table was already filled with a variety of delicious dishes, their aroma making one's mouth water.
Soon, the last dish was placed on the table, and the three of them sat down together, enjoying each other's company.
Ye Lan picked up a piece of tender braised pork and placed it in her son's bowl, saying softly, "Eat more and build up your strength. Look at how thin you are."
"Okay!"
Su Luoheng cheerfully responded, picking up his chopsticks and putting the braised pork in his mouth. He chewed happily, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
The taste of home was warm and comforting.
Although the cafeteria at Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy served good food, nothing compared to his mother's cooking, which had a special, unique sweetness.
It was a flavor that no gourmet dish could replicate—a taste that belonged only to his mother.
"How is it? How does it taste?" Ye Lan asked expectantly, seeing the look of enjoyment on her son's face.
"Mm~ It's delicious~"
Su Luoheng gave a thumbs-up and praised, "It's just like I remember. Mom, you don't know how much I've been craving this at the academy~"
"Then eat more if you like it~"
Ye Lan kept piling food onto his plate, her eyes filled with joy as she watched her son.
Seeing him devour his food with such enthusiasm, Ye Lan and Su Junran exchanged a smile, their faces full of affection.
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Su Junran asked, "Luoheng, how have things been at Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy?"
"Everything's been great~" Su Luoheng looked up at his parents, blinking playfully. "Mom, Dad, can you guess my current soul power level?"
Su Junran and Ye Lan began to guess.
"Level twenty?"
"Level twenty-three?"
"Nope..." Su Luoheng shook his head, lifting his chin proudly. "My soul power is now at level twenty-six, and I'm already a Level 2 Soul Engineer!"
The couple exchanged surprised looks. "Level twenty-six and a Level 2 Soul Engineer?"
"Of course!"
With that, Su Luoheng took out his Level 2 Soul Engineer badge.
"Good boy, well done!" Su Junran laughed heartily, patting his son's head approvingly.
"Great, great, our Luoheng is amazing!" Ye Lan echoed, her eyes filled with pride as she looked at her son.
"Mom, Dad, I even got accepted as a disciple by a teacher at the academy. His name is Ran Yuming, and he's really skilled."
Ye Lan paused for a moment and said, "Ran Yuming, Master Ran?"
Su Luoheng nodded, surprised. "Mom, you know my teacher?"
Ye Lan nodded, sighing in admiration, "Anyone who graduated from Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy would know of Master Ran's reputation."
"To be accepted as his disciple, our Luoheng has really made something of himself!"
"I was just lucky~"
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The family continued chatting and laughing, enjoying their time together.
After lunch, Su Luoheng went back to his room to rest.
Having traveled a long way, he finally had the chance to relax and rest at home.
Lying in bed, Su Luoheng quickly drifted off to sleep.
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Nighttime.
The moonlight was like water, spreading over the ground as if draping a thin veil.
Its bright glow illuminated the courtyard.
After an afternoon nap, Su Luoheng was now full of energy. He walked out of his room and into the courtyard, stretched lazily, and gazed up at the starry sky, feeling a surge of emotions.
A year ago, he had stood in this very courtyard, dreaming of the future.
Now, a year later, he had become a Level 2 Soul Engineer with a soul power of level twenty-six.
At that moment, he heard footsteps approaching from behind.
Su Luoheng turned around to see his father standing there.
"Dad, when did you get here?"
"Just after you stepped out."
Su Junran walked up, smiling warmly. "Was it tiring at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy?"
"Yes, but it was fulfilling. Teacher Ran has taken great care of me. The knowledge he teaches about soul devices is always so valuable; I learn a lot each time."
"Choosing Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy was the best decision I ever made."
Su Luoheng smiled with contentment.
The education he received at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy allowed his talent to flourish. He even caught the attention of the academy's higher-ups, including Jing Hongchen, the head of the Mingde Hall. This was something that not even Shrek or any of the other academies on the Douluo Continent could match.
More importantly, they didn't hold the same kind of prejudice as Shrek Academy did with their so-called elitism.
He was grateful that he had made the right decision back then.
"That puts my mind at ease."
Su Junran patted his son's shoulder. His brows furrowed slightly before he smiled in relief. "Work hard. With your talent, as long as you keep training diligently, I believe you'll achieve great things in the future."
"Mm!"
Su Luoheng nodded firmly, his eyes full of confidence and determination.
Su Junran asked casually, "How much of the money I gave you last time do you have left? Is it enough?"
"There's still more than two thousand left. I've already been promoted to a core student at the academy, and with Teacher Ran's support, my expenses at school are quite low."
Teacher Ran had been incredibly generous to him.
All the metal materials he used in his experiments were provided by his teacher, so he didn't need to spend a cent.
His daily expenses mainly involved buying some soul devices.
Su Junran shook his head. "Still, you shouldn't always rely on others. We're not short on money."
"Dad, I understand."
Su Luoheng nodded. He also felt that he couldn't keep relying on his teacher to pay for his materials. When he returned to the academy, he planned to try out the money-making idea he had thought of before.
"Take this and buy some gifts for your teacher when you have the chance."
Su Junran thought for a moment and pulled out a few gold notes. Giving money directly might not be accepted by a teacher, but giving gifts carried a different meaning.
"Dad, I—"
Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly caught a faint scent of blood. After spending several days in the soul beast forest, he had become particularly sensitive to this smell.
He was sure he hadn't been injured, which left only one possibility...
He turned to look at his father.
Observing closely, he noticed that when his father moved his right hand, his expression became noticeably strained.
Could his arm be injured?
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