Let the true energy circulate for a while

……

This high-speed train was quite crowded. The father and son were lucky; they didn't encounter any tough guys who took off their shoes.

Chen Ye sighed, "It's over 400 kilometers, or 800 li, and there's a city called Luocheng over there, also called Yun'an City! Back then, I traveled through mountains and rivers to Yun'an, and the journey was fraught with danger. I never had this kind of leisurely experience."

Chen Jianbin said, "Traveling a thousand miles a day while sitting still—that's the power of technology! Cultivating true qi and mastering technology makes you invincible!"

After saying that, he opened another bottle of Bull Energy Drink.

Chen Ye nodded blankly: "Dad, you should drink less Bull. I heard that drinking too much of this stuff can make people excited."

The train attendant pushed a cart, selling snacks and various toys that children like.

"Anyone interested in sunflower seeds, peanuts, bottled water, instant noodles, toy cars, tanks, rockets, airplanes, or insulated water bottles?"

"Is the thermos electrically heated?" a passenger shouted.

"What did you say?"

"Oh, is it a continuous or enclosed design?"

"I don't really understand either, can you take a look?"

The passenger picked and chose, only to find that the items were sold separately. If these were sold online, it would be considered telecommunications fraud! In the end, he chose a bottle of mineral water.

"Hey Blackie, what do you mean by 'through-type'? Like 'wrap-around'?"

"One is a tunnel, the other is a dead end."

……

The last time Chen Ye rode a high-speed train was when he was seven years old and had strange dreams every day, often shouting for battle in the middle of the night! Chen Jianbin took him to a big city to see a doctor.

For Chen Ye, more than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye; for Chen Jianbin, it was just last year.

"Would you like some cashews?" The female train attendant in uniform smiled, her eyes fixed on the handsome young man with long hair beside her.

Chen Ye said, "Give me a bag of sunflower seeds."

The train attendant was delighted: "10 yuan. I'll give you two lollipops as a gift."

"Thanks."

Chen Ye scanned the QR code and found that his phone had no signal.

The train attendant said, "How about we add each other on WeChat? You can transfer the money to me later."

At this moment, no words are needed; she wants to seduce him.

Chen Ye tilted his head: "Dad, do you have any cash?"

Because Chen Jianbin has a good habit: when he goes out, for safety reasons, he likes to put his wallet in his underwear.

When Chen Jianbin was young, there was no such thing as QR code payment. He once lost his wallet at the train station, and he has a vivid memory of it!

Therefore, Chen Jianbin always puts his wallet in his anti-theft underwear whenever he goes on a long trip.

Chen Jianbin said calmly, "Wait a minute." He pulled his hand back into his sleeve, fiddled with it for a while, and when his hand came out of his sleeve again, there was a wallet inside.

After paying, the train attendant pushed the cart, looking back reluctantly, and gave Chen Ye a flirtatious wink.

When someone's looks reach an outrageous level, it can easily incite public outrage. Back when Chen Ye roamed the martial world, his damned good looks caused him to make enemies with many people, leading to several fatal incidents!

Having witnessed everything, Chen Jianbin sighed and said softly, "That year, I was seventeen, and your mother was seventeen too. We were running in the sunset..."

Chen Ye opened the melon seeds and placed them on the small table.

"Eat some sunflower seeds, they're good for your brain."

Chen Jianbin looked heartbroken, saying, "That was my lost youth."

"Dad, what was your biggest worry when you were seventeen?"

Chen Jianbin thought for a moment: "I don't have money for internet access."

"And you? What were you doing at seventeen?"

"I was seventeen? I went to Baihe Academy with my fifth senior brother."

Are you going to study there?

Chen Ye smiled faintly: "Not so. That day, I used a knife, and my fifth senior brother used a sword. We were at White Crane Academy, and it was a fierce battle! A whole hour passed without us even blinking! Before leaving, I set a fire."

Chen Jianbin sighed. "Is it a feud between gangsters?"

Chen Ye smirked: "Those hypocrites from Baihe Academy, they talk about benevolence and morality, but in reality they do all sorts of despicable things!"

After a pause, a flash of murderous intent crossed Chen Ye's eyes: "Back then, they even called me a bastard, born of a mother but raised without one!"

Chen Jianbin sighed: "Son, these past years have really been hard on you, with your father and mother not by your side. You were only eight years old when you left us, I can't even imagine it."

Chen Ye smiled, seemingly comforting his father, giving off a feeling of rebellion.

"Dad, I have a master, senior brothers and sisters, and many close female friends. These past sixteen years have been incredibly fulfilling!"

Chen Jianbin twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "I'm not going to talk about it anymore, it's really boring."

After about thirty seconds of silence, Chen Jianbin couldn't hold back any longer and took the initiative to start a conversation:

"Xiao Ye, I find the 'Longevity Technique' you taught me very useful, and I've decided to have your mother practice it too."

Although Chen Jianbin couldn't cultivate true qi, he felt very comfortable and his energy was clearly restored after practicing the breathing techniques Chen Ye taught him for ten or twenty minutes each time.

Chen Ye said, "This Longevity Technique has nine levels. It is easy to get started, but it becomes difficult afterward. Not everyone can cultivate it. Several of my senior brothers and sisters stopped at the first level, while only my fifth senior brother and I were able to cultivate to the third level."

Why?

"Those who practice this skill must have a calm mind and be free from distractions in order to allow their essence, energy, and spirit to return to their original source."

"Your fifth senior brother was the cook who fled the famine with you at the beginning, right?"

"Yes, Master has six disciples, each with their own strengths. I'm the sixth. But my fifth senior brother was heartbroken and could no longer calm his mind. He abandoned this technique and switched to the Pure Yang Body Refining True Technique, which is very powerful!"

"It seems your fifth senior brother is also a man with a story."

"My fifth senior brother is good in every way. He is talented, kind-hearted, chivalrous, and generous. He also often cooks delicious food for us! The only thing is that he couldn't forget his sweetheart. Later, he wandered the world to find her."

Chen Jianbin asked, "In today's terms, was he a simp?"

"You can't call him a simp, that sounds awful. He should be called a pervert."

"Did your fifth senior brother find his soulmate later?"

Chen Ye sighed briefly, "Well, I found it."

Why are you sighing?

"Later I found out that the person my fifth senior brother was in love with was me."

Chen Jianbin raised his hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions, "Don't say anymore, I don't want to hear stories of brothers killing each other."

Chen Ye smiled, somewhat helplessly: "Dad, it's not like in those melodramatic TV dramas! My senior brother forgave me later, and was even very grateful! He said he finally grasped his own 'sword intent.' We're still good brothers!"

Chen Jianbin blurted out instinctively, "Xiao Ye, in today's terms, you're a scumbag."

"Dad, this is really not my fault!! I didn't know anything at the time, and besides, I didn't touch her at all. All I wanted to do was go to Yun'an City."

Chen Jianbin scoffed, "What are you going to Yun'an City for?"

Chen Ye did not answer directly, but instead gathered his emotions.

"It's just a little bit of hardship."

As Chen Ye gazed at the villages rushing past the car window, he recalled the day he was ambushed and how he and Princess Zhao Youzhen, who had taken the "Great Joy Yin Yang Powder," hid in a dry well, where they met naked and formed a tragic bond!

That day, the moon over the well was very round.

A day and a night later, a spring rain fell. Chen Ye, who had regained some of his strength, carried Zhao Youzhen in his arms as they walked through the muddy ditches. Her clothes were soaked by the rain, making her look like a begonia.

Chen Jianbin said earnestly, "Tell me about it, Dad wants to hear your stories from Yun'an."

Chen Ye changed the subject: "Did you contact my mom? Is she picking us up at the high-speed rail station?"

Chen Jianbin raised his eyebrows: "It's rare for us to come out. I finally got approved for 10 days of annual leave. Your competition doesn't start for another two days, so let's have a couple of days of fun. Why are you in such a hurry to see your mother?"

Chen Jianbin suddenly remarked with emotion, "Last year, it was the same high-speed train. We were going east, while Mao Jun and the others took a different train to the south. They were all going to see doctors."

Chen Ye said, "At the time, they said that Er Mao had meningitis, and Uncle Mao was very worried."

"Yes, thankfully it was Empress Dowager Mao who cured him."

People who have had meningitis may experience long-term effects, and their mental state may differ from that of ordinary people.

Chen Ye said, "In the past, Er Mao was always second to last in class, but she was very good at sports, and many older boys couldn't beat her."

"Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. I think Mao Taimi is a pretty good kid. I even thought about getting married to Mao Jun back then."

At this moment, a middle-aged man, looking flustered, jogged from the front of the carriage, dragging a suitcase behind him.

It was Er Mao's father, Mao Jun.

Mao Jun was surprised: "Old Chen? What are you doing here?"

"I came out to have some fun, Russian, why are you running away?"

Mao Jun said in a low voice, "They're checking for fare evaders in the carriage ahead. I'll leave my suitcase with you for now. Please keep an eye on it for me, and remember, don't press it down."

"What the hell is that?"

After Mao Jun finished speaking, he ran to the front carriage in a flash.

The suitcase on the ground moved slightly.

Chen Jianbin was startled. "Holy crap, the box moved?"

The box moved again, and a faint chirping sound could be heard.

Chen Ye was overjoyed and quickly unzipped the suitcase. A small head poked out of the suitcase.

It was a little girl with two pigtails sticking up, and that was Er Mao.

Chen Ye smiled happily: "Er Mao, my good brother, I knew it was you the moment I heard your voice!"

Er Mao looked completely bewildered, exclaiming, "That's awesome!"

Chen Jianbin was speechless.

"Mao Taimi? What are you doing in the box?"

Er Mao: "My legs are numb from squatting."

Her body was curled up inside the box, with only her head sticking out, rotating 180 degrees around.

Chen Jianbin said with slight anger, "Your dad packed you in a suitcase just to save 200 yuan on a train ticket?"

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P.S.: There will be another chapter tonight, this one will be a lighthearted slice-of-life chapter. [Please vote with monthly tickets and recommendation tickets!]