Hearing some noises inside, Uncle Grant's voice sounded from outside: "Young Andrew, Master has returned and is waiting for you."

Andrew Carter was delighted: "Father is back? What about Little Brother?"

"Young Ethan came back with Master. Young Ethan looks much better."

Andrew Carter hurried out: "Let's go, time to greet father."

In his previous life, he lacked familial love. In this life, having merged with the original owner's memories, he knew that although Harold Carter was a hero of his generation, he was a single father who had worried endlessly for his son, which made Andrew Carter feel a deep sense of filial affection.

Uncle Grant's injuries had improved a lot, and he happily led him over.

Before they even reached the door, Harold Carter heard the commotion and came out to greet them: "Andy Jr., how are you? You weren't hurt, were you? I heard that Victor Carter came by—he didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Harold Carter was not yet forty this year, but his temples were already streaked with gray. He looked at his son with deep concern.

Andrew Carter smiled slightly: "Father, don't worry. From now on, it won't be a question of what he does to me, but whether I let him off or not."

This confidence caught Harold Carter off guard for a moment. He stared blankly at his son for a while, and Uncle Grant, smiling, said, "Master, I've told you before, Young Andrew is not the same as before. You didn't see it, but this morning, with just the beginner level of Four Meridians Power, Young Andrew beat Victor Carter, who was at the intermediate level, in just a few moves—had him rolling on the ground, crying for his father and ancestors! Our branch hasn't felt this proud in a long time..."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but choke up a little. The third branch had suffered too much humiliation over the years.

But Harold Carter was stunned: "Beginner level of Four Meridians Power? But Andy Jr. is clearly at the peak of Four Meridians Power now."

Uncle Grant also took a closer look. Andrew Carter's aura was even stronger than in the morning—he really had reached the peak of Four Meridians Power!

"This, this... This morning he was definitely just at the beginner level."

Andrew Carter smiled confidently: "Father, I just cultivated for a few hours."

"In just a few hours, you went from beginner to peak?! Heavens, I, Harold Carter, have a super genius for a son." When Harold Carter was young, he was also a famous prodigy of the Anhuai Sun clan, but he would never have dreamed of reaching the peak from the beginner level in just a few hours.

"Young Master, Young Master is truly extraordinary!" Uncle Grant was so overjoyed he didn't know what to say. Who says our Young Master is useless? If anyone dares say that, let their child compete with ours and see if they can reach the peak from beginner in just a few hours!

"Father, rest assured, from now on, our branch will be completely different from before."

"Hahaha!" Harold Carter laughed heartily. "Good, excellent! Let's see who dares look down on my Andy Jr. now!"

Andrew Carter's gaze fell on the boy standing to the side. His younger brother Ethan Carter was only nine years old this year, quite tall but very thin, his face a bit pale. Standing to the side, he gave a shy smile: "Brother, you've been gone for over half a year—I missed you so much."

The two brothers hugged and laughed together.

"Father, how is Little Brother's illness?"

This time when Andrew Carter returned, Harold Carter and Ethan Carter weren't home because they had gone out seeking medical help.

"A miracle doctor from the neighboring county came. His skills are truly impressive. He used golden needles to stimulate Ethan Jr.'s acupoints, then prescribed some medicinal decoctions for nourishment. I think it's working well. In three months, I'll take him for another checkup."

Ethan Carter had been frail and sickly since childhood, actually due to congenital deficiency. As for why, Andrew Carter suspected something had happened when his mother gave birth, but regarding his mother, Harold Carter had always been tight-lipped, so Andrew Carter didn't know the details.

"There are many spirit medicines in the ancestral land that can greatly strengthen one's foundation. I will do everything I can to get some for Little Brother."

Seeing his eldest son so sensible, Harold Carter nodded with a gratified smile.

That night, the three of them had dinner together in the manor. As the number one warrior of the Anhuai Sun clan, Harold Carter's domineering side showed: "Tomorrow, come home with me! I want to ask your uncles and elders—just because I'm not around, they think they can send my children to live in the countryside?"

Before going to bed, his younger brother Ethan Carter quietly tugged at Andrew Carter's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, be careful. It's not just Victor Carter; Jack Carter and the others are also plotting against you. He's already at the level of Five Meridians Power, and his eldest sister Kevin Carter is now a disciple of Tenglong Martial Academy in Weiyuan County. They say she's at least at the level of Eight Meridians Power."

Andrew Carter had already expected this. Because of the Night Song Sword, Harold Carter's branch had been isolated within the Anhuai Sun clan.

Kevin Carter was the eldest daughter of second uncle George Carter, known as the most outstanding member of her generation in the Anhuai Sun clan. She entered the ancestral land at thirteen, reached the level of Seven Meridians Power within a year, and was recommended by the family to enter Tenglong Martial Academy, one of the three great academies in Weiyuan County. Now, just half a year later, she had already broken through to Eight Meridians Power, making her one of the top genius girls in all of Weiyuan County.

It was said that many young talents and scions of noble families in Weiyuan County were infatuated with Kevin Carter, doing everything they could to pursue her, while Kevin Carter remained aloof and hard to win over.

"I know what I'm doing, Little Brother, don't worry."

Andrew Carter comforted his younger brother with a few words and went back to rest.