Father’s Suspicion
So, let's summarize.
- I, **Luo Zin**, a one-year-old evil mastermind, just passed the Luo Family's heir ritual with record-breaking results.
- I've successfully **mentally tormented my second brother, Luo Feng**, making him paranoid.
- I annoyed my eldest sister, **Luo Yuyan**, just because I could.
- And most importantly, I **sabotaged the family's training arena**, causing absolute chaos and suspicion.
All without getting caught.
But of course, **every action has consequences**.
And today, those consequences were knocking at my door.
Literally.
**THUD THUD THUD.**
"9th Young Master, the patriarch summons you."
Ah. **So it begins.**
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### **The Audience with Father**
I was escorted to the **main hall**, where **Luo Tian** sat on his high throne. He was a man of **immense power**, not just in physical strength but in influence. Even in silence, his presence demanded respect.
As I was placed before him, I put on my best **adorable baby** expression.
He stared at me, eyes **unreadable**.
The hall was empty—just me and him. That meant this wasn't some **official hearing**. This was **personal**.
Finally, he spoke.
**"You are an… unusual child."**
I blinked. "Me? I'm just a cute little baby, Father."
His lips twitched slightly. Not a smile. Not amusement. More like… curiosity.
**"Do you know why I called you here?"**
I tilted my head. "Because you love me?"
…No reaction.
Tough crowd.
**"The training grounds were sabotaged,"** he said, his voice firm but calm. **"Do you know anything about it?"**
Oho. *So, he's testing me.*
I widened my eyes. "Sabotage? That sounds scary! I was just playing in my courtyard, Father."
Silence.
Then—
**[You have successfully misled a powerful figure. +0.001 Evil Points]**
…**Seriously?!**
All that effort, and I barely got **anything?!**
Luo Tian studied me for a long time. His sharp eyes seemed to pierce into my very soul.
Then, he finally sighed.
**"You remind me of my father."**
Huh? What?
That was **not** what I was expecting.
**"He was a troublesome child too,"** Luo Tian continued. **"Always causing problems, always thinking ten steps ahead."**
…Wait a minute.
*Is he saying that my grandfather was also a scheming little monster?!*
Before I could react, he stood up.
**"Very well. Since you have been officially recognized as a Young Master, it is time for you to begin training."**
I blinked. "Training?"
**"You will start learning the Luo Family's martial arts."**
Ohhh. Now this… *this was interesting.*
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### **The Earth-Shattering Hand**
The **Luo Family's signature martial art** was the **Earth-Shattering Hand**—a technique known for its **brutal force and overwhelming power**.
It had **nine stages**:
- Most members could barely reach **Stage 3**.
- The strongest elders had reached **Stage 5**.
- My father, **Luo Tian**, was at **Stage 6**.
- My grandfather, now deceased, had **reached Stage 7**—a legendary feat.
- **No one had ever reached Stage 8 or 9.**
And now, at **one year old**, I was about to start learning it.
A normal baby would be overwhelmed.
But I?
I was **excited.**
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### **The First Lesson**
My **instructor** was none other than **Elder Han**, one of the top martial masters in the family. He was old, strict, and **absolutely humorless**.
He studied me with a skeptical expression.
**"A one-year-old training in martial arts… ridiculous."**
I giggled. "I am very mature for my age, Elder Han."
"…We'll see."
He stepped forward and **slammed his palm into the ground**.
**BOOM!**
The entire courtyard **shook**. The stone tiles beneath us **cracked** from the force of his attack.
"The Earth-Shattering Hand," he said, **"is not just about power. It is about understanding the earth itself. Feeling its energy. Merging with it."**
I nodded **seriously**—as seriously as a baby could.
"Now, let's see if you have any talent."
He guided me into a **basic stance**, helping me position my tiny hands.
Then, he instructed me to **punch forward**.
I took a deep breath… and threw a punch.
Nothing happened.
Of course.
I was a **baby**.
But then—
**THUD.**
A small ripple of **earth energy** trembled beneath my fist.
Elder Han's eyes narrowed. "Hoh…"
He turned to one of the servants. "Bring him to the training grounds. We'll continue there."
And just like that—**my real training had begun.**
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### **Ending Hook**
With training officially underway, how long will it take for Luo Zin to master the Earth-Shattering Hand? And will his father's growing suspicion lead to trouble?
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