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Only Zhang Fang, who was standing at their feet, had his mouth wide open.

He didn't know anything else, he just knew that his brother was back.

Not long after the mother and son were reunited, Zhang Quanyi went home to change his clothes.

While changing, he asked Zhang Fang whether he had been filial to his parents recently.

Zhang Fang proudly told about the chores he had done for his family, which made Zhang Quanyi laugh heartily.

He has been studying Taoism for eight years, and although he has had some happy moments along the way, nothing can compare to this family reunion and meeting relatives.

A moment later, Zhang's father returned from hunting.

He was equally happy and excited when he learned that his eldest son had finally completed his monastic life.

The rough father was not good at speaking, he just patted his son a few times with his big hands.

But his red ears told of his father's happiness.

That night, the four members of the Zhang family sat together at the square table to eat.

Zhang's father asked Zhang Quan about his plans for the day after.

Zhang Quanyi picked up some food for Zhang Fang and said:

"I plan to specialize in Confucianism and Taoism."

"Oh? Are you planning to become an official in the future?"

"That's not the case. I just want to enrich myself through the classics of the ancient sages. Master often says that Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism all have their essences. In the eight years I've followed Master, I've read most of the Taoist classics, but I still feel like something is missing. So I want to find the answer from the classics of the other two schools."

Father Zhang didn't understand what his child said, but he knew that his child was on the right path, so he nodded.

"Then you should study hard. Don't worry about the housework. I and your mother are here for you."

"Father, you're worrying too much. Although I'm eager to learn, I don't just want to focus on reading the classics. For the past eight years, I've had no time to take care of family matters. Now that I'm back, how can I ignore you?"

Zhang Quanyi's serious attitude startled Zhang's father and mother, and then they both laughed.

"Okay, since you want to, then you can help your mother with work at home tomorrow, and go hunting with me the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, I'm willing to follow my father's arrangements."

Mother Zhang asked worriedly:

"Quanyi, this really won't affect your studies?"

Zhang Quanyi smiled and shook his head.

Seeing that Zhang Quanyi's expression was not reluctance, Zhang's mother felt relieved.

Soon it was time to go to bed.

The Zhang family has two earthen houses for sleeping. Usually, Zhang Fang sleeps with his parents. Today, when his brother came back, he insisted on sleeping with Zhang Quanyi.

Zhang Quanyi naturally agreed with a smile.

He has always doted on his younger brother.

When the two brothers were lying in bed, Zhang Fang curiously asked Zhang Quanyi what he had learned in the past eight years.

Zhang Quanyi smiled and patted Zhang Fang on the head, saying:

"That's too much."

"Wow, are there any magic spells? I heard my parents chatting before, and it seems that Taoist priests all know magic spells."

"Magic? Hahaha, that's not the case. It's just some little tricks."

"Huh? Then will my brother do it?"

"I'm pretty good at it."

"I want to see it! I want to see it!"

"It's late at night, go to sleep first, you will see later."

"Oh fine."

After a while, Zhang Fang's breathing gradually subsided. Zhang Quanyi looked at his younger brother and smiled dotingly.

Then he closed his eyes, but he did not fall asleep. Instead, he breathed in a strange way.

There is a unique rhythm between each breath, the abdomen moves up and down, and the whole body radiates warmth.

This made Zhang Fang sleep more comfortably.

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Zhang Sanfeng, whose real name was Zhang Quanyi, was from Yizhou, Liaodong.

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Chapter 4: Brother, my parents are gone! (Please give me flowers, votes, and rewards!)

In the following days, Zhang Quanyi's actions well fulfilled what he said at the dinner table.

While helping his family with work, he also took time to read many Confucian classics in the evening.

Originally, Zhang's father and mother thought that this would be too much for their eldest son.

But they found that their eldest son was always very relaxed.

It seems that this kind of life of working during the day and reading at night is just a pastime for Zhang Quanyi.

Over time, Zhang's father and mother stopped worrying.

And Zhang Fang always sticks to his brother.

He loved his brother very much. In this ancient era, the affection between family members was far beyond what modern people could imagine.

Zhang Quanyi also fulfilled his responsibilities as an older brother very well.

He dotes on Zhang Fang very much. As long as Zhang Fang wants something, he can always help Zhang Fang achieve it through various means.

Of course, he was also teaching Zhang Fang how to be a good person.

Although Zhang Quanyi is young, he knows surprisingly much.

Even the teachers in the city could not compare with him in terms of knowledge.

Therefore, Zhang's father and mother were very confident in handing Zhang Fang over to Zhang Quanyi for teaching.

Time flies, five years have passed.

Zhang Quanyi was successfully selected as a talented person and was promoted to a high position based on his knowledge. The Zhang family also became a place where local people often visited.

The family's life gradually improved.

Zhang Fang is now ten years old.

Zhang Quanyi is eighteen years old.

Both brothers are very popular in the local area.

Zhang Quanyi is famous for his knowledge and character, while Zhang Fang is likable for his cuteness and well-behaved nature.

Many women are in love with the eldest son of the Zhang family, but Zhang Quanyi has never had such an idea.

This really made Zhang's parents anxious.

In their opinion, Zhang Quanyi is already at the age to start a family and build a career, but now he is always taking his younger brother out to play. It is really not doing his job properly!

So at the dinner table that night, Zhang's father and mother gave Zhang Quanyi some serious advice.

In response to this, Zhang Quanyi could only smile bitterly and made an excuse to decline.

Late at night, the two brothers talked in bed and mentioned the conversation at the dinner table tonight.

"Brother, when are you planning to get married?"

"Don't worry about these things, kid. But have you mastered the breathing method I taught you?"

"Oh, I've already learned that. The warm air you mentioned has already circulated four times in my body."

"That's good. You must practice hard in the future and don't slack off."

"Okay, I get it! But what exactly is this breathing method good for?"

"You, you've already completed four cycles. Haven't you noticed that you're different? When you were playing with Big Head and the others recently, didn't you notice that you were stronger than them?"

"Well... it is true! This afternoon, I was wrestling with Big Head and the others. I wrestled all seven of them by myself!"

"Hahaha, you are worthy of being my younger brother."

"Brother, can I teach others this breathing method?"

"Hmm? Who do you want to teach?"

"I think I can teach Dad and Mom, so that they can gradually become stronger and their work will be much easier."

"It's good that you're so filial, but I'll make my own arrangements for my parents, so don't worry about it. Also, don't reveal your breathing method to anyone. Do you understand?"

"Okay, then I'll listen to you, brother."

Zhang Fang nodded in bed.

Zhang Quanyi looked at the well-behaved and lovely Zhang Fang and smiled. In the night, there seemed to be some thoughts in his eyes, but Zhang Fang did not notice.

"Xiao Fang, if I'm not home from now on, you have to be filial to our parents, okay?"

"Huh? Where are you going, brother?"

"To Dadu. An old friend of mine has invited me to visit. It might take some time."

"Do Mom and Dad know?"

"I don't know yet, but I will say goodbye to the elders tomorrow."

"Well... okay, but brother, you have to come back early this time. Our parents are old, so it's better for them to spend more time with them."

"Don't worry, I won't stay too long."

"Well, but don't worry, brother. I will take care of our parents!"

"Okay, with Xiaofang's words, I feel relieved."

As the night deepened, the conversation between the two brothers gradually turned into two long breaths.

With each breath, the two brothers' bodies also rose and fell, implying a certain rhythm.

The next day.

Zhang Quanyi told his parents that he was going on a long journey.

Although Zhang's father and mother were reluctant to let their son go, they also knew that this opportunity for their son to go to Dadu was very precious.

Although they were illiterate, they knew that Dadu was a gathering place for the best of the best.

They are confident in their children's talents and are unwilling to delay them.

Therefore, after giving Zhang Quanyi a few instructions, they watched Zhang Quanyi's back gradually disappear into the distance.

The two old men stood facing each other, and after watching their son's figure finally disappear from their sight, the couple couldn't help wiping their eyes.

Zhang Fang saw this and took the two elders' hands and said:

"Dad, Mom, you don't have to worry about my brother. He will be fine on the way. Now that my brother is gone, I will be the one to do all the housework! I can replace my brother! And my brother told me that he won't stay in Dadu for too long and he will be back soon!"

Zhang's father and mother had tears on their faces, and they touched Zhang Fang's head with smiles on their lips.

They didn't speak.

And Zhang Quanyi left.

Just two spring and autumn seasons.

On this day, Zhang Quanyi, who had already become the magistrate of Zhongshan Boling, received a letter from home.

The moment he opened the envelope, Zhang Quanyi, who always appeared calm and composed, suddenly fell into his chair in a daze.

The letter read:

[Brother, my parents are gone! ]

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