Chapter 39

After sharing his thoughts with Ruolan, she surprisingly supported him. Wang Zhong not only had to draw the blueprint for Li Shoufu's villa but also the "Dragon Pearl" villa. Although Ruolan showed an unimaginable enthusiasm for the design of the "Dragon Pearl" on the lake island, Wang Zhong still missed Henry and the others a lot. After all, with the help of these professionals, Wang Zhong's burden could be greatly reduced.

Fortunately, Uncle Huang had already finished handling the ranch affairs and sent someone to invite the two to return to Hong Kong. Ruolan had been out for some time, and although she was happy, she also missed home.

The two did not hesitate to agree to Uncle Huang's invitation. Wang Zhong entrusted the management of the Ross Ranch to William. Fortunately, the Li Ranch and the Ross Ranch were not far apart, so William could manage both.

William's short story "The Feng Shui Master from the East" was officially completed and published in a mainstream Australian publication. William compiled his observations and experiences accompanying Wang Zhong, along with his own imagination and understanding, into text. Unexpectedly, it caused a significant stir in Australia.

The people of Australia in the Southern Hemisphere learned for the first time through the novel that there was a special profession in the East: Feng Shui Master!

Feng Shui is the application of multiple disciplines such as astronomy, magnetism, energy fields, and psychology.

Wang Zhong's scientific definition of Feng Shui was cited by multiple media outlets.

The identity of the owner of the Li Ranch was also exposed: the richest man in Asia, Li Chao Ren!

Li Chao Ren, who started from nothing and amassed a huge fortune, has always been an idol to countless people. After the Australian media exposed that Li Chao Ren had invited Wang Zhong to consult on Feng Shui, countless financial professionals were eager to understand Feng Shui.

Due to Li Chao Ren, Wang Zhong's value skyrocketed!

Several top Australian billionaires publicly expressed their desire to invite Wang Zhong to consult on Feng Shui!

The Australian national television even produced a special program on Feng Shui, introducing its formation, development, and current status in detail!

They also invited Wang Zhong to be a guest and answer questions from the local audience about Feng Shui.

For a time, Wang Zhong's popularity in Australia soared!

Of course, those were all later developments.

Wang Zhong was now sound asleep on the plane. Over ten hours of flight was a daunting test of everyone's physical endurance.

The Boeing plane from Sydney to Hong Kong landed slowly.

Wang Zhong looked at the familiar bustling traffic and skyscrapers, feeling as if he had been away for a long time.

Zhen Danny and Liang Dalong were already waiting in the arrival hall. As soon as Wang Zhong and Ruolan passed through security, they were spotted.

Zhen Danny waved excitedly, while Liang Dalong, though more composed, also had a smile on his face.

"Master, you've worked hard!"

Zhen Danny, with a heavy Hong Kong accent, helped carry the luggage.

Uncle Huang also had a dedicated person to pick them up, and a car was waiting at the airport entrance. Uncle Huang had something to report to Mr. Li, so he greeted Wang Zhong and then got into the car with his entourage.

"Master, who is that? So impressive!"

Zhen Danny asked enviously in a low voice.

"Uncle Huang, Li Chao Ren's butler!"

Wang Zhong lightly tapped Zhen Danny's head.

"Snap out of it, hurry up and move the luggage!"

Liang Dalong, seeing that Wang Zhong had little luggage, came forward to report on the studio's recent situation.

"After you went to Australia, the studio only had Mary, and we asked the two of us to help take care of her."

"Master, these past few days, Zou Daheng and Chen Long have visited you several times. They are very satisfied with the script and want to invite you to be the martial arts director for 'Police Story'!"

"Master, the Xiang brothers from Dongxing couldn't wait and had someone else name their company 'Yongsheng.' They held a grand opening ceremony a few days ago!"

Wang Zhong's steps suddenly paused, but he continued walking as if nothing had happened.

He had changed a lot of things. The Xiang brothers were originally supposed to establish Yongsheng Entertainment in 1987.

Wang Zhong didn't think the name "Yongsheng" was very good. As the saying goes, "extreme prosperity leads to decline," which is an unchanging law. Eternal prosperity is just an ideal!

After producing "God of Gamblers," Yongsheng didn't release any well-received works. In 1997, Xiang Qiang transferred Yongsheng's assets through various means, and Yongsheng became a shell company.

However, entertainment companies like Emperor Entertainment, TVB, and the Zou family were still active on the screen.

"Master, Mr. He, the Macau gambling king, sent 1 million Hong Kong dollars as a thank-you gift, saying he appreciated your help in preserving the reputation of the Grand Lisboa Casino!"

"Mr. He is too kind!"

Wang Zhong nodded.

"Mr. Jintang came several times, saying he wanted to discuss the publication of 'The Story of the Twin Dragons' with you. I followed your instructions and asked Mr. Jintang to handle it for you!"

Liang Dalong continued.

"Very good, you two have done a great job!"

Wang Zhong nodded happily after Liang Dalong finished reporting.

"I just don't know if your martial arts skills have slacked off. Go through some forms when we get back! Everything else is superficial, but martial arts skills are your own!"

"Yes, Master!"

Zhen Danny and Liang Dalong nodded in agreement.

Liang Dalong's car was parked across from the airport, and they easily returned to Wang Zhong's courtyard.

Despite the fatigue from the journey, Wang Zhong had the two go through some forms and corrected them seriously, explaining the techniques of internal energy and power generation.

Liang Dalong and Zhen Danny nodded from time to time, indicating their understanding.

"Xiaolong, your steps are wrong. For the Baguazhang mud-walking step, you should feel as if you are walking in a mud pond, cautious and careful, as if walking on thin ice!"

"Dan Ni, your power generation is off. Power starts from the feet, passes through the waist, and finally reaches the arms and fists!"

Wang Zhong had the two practice again, repeatedly correcting them.

This practice session lasted half a day.

Liang Dalong and Zhen Danny's stomachs growled in protest.

"Master!"

Zhen Danny looked at Wang Zhong somewhat embarrassed.

"Let's eat, take a break!"

Ruolan had prepared a table full of delicious food and came forward to invite them.

"Let's stop here for today!"

Wang Zhong nodded and smiled, inviting them to try Ruolan's cooking.

"Thank you, Master!"

"Thank you, Master's wife!"

Zhen Danny said playfully, blushing Ruolan.

"Dan Ni, you're talking nonsense again!"

Ruolan scolded Zhen Danny, but she put a piece of tender beef on his plate.

"Xiaolong and Dan Ni have made great progress in martial arts, but they still lack practical experience. Martial arts are not just about practice; they are about fighting!"

Wang Zhong chewed the beef and swallowed it, his powerful digestive system breaking down the tough muscle tissue and absorbing it through the intestines, converting it into nutrients through the spleen.

Wang Zhong, a peak-level martial artist, had a higher energy demand. In a short time, he had eaten a kilogram of beef.

"Martial artists have strong physical abilities not only because of proper training but also because of their strong intake capacity. President Gong, although nearly seventy, can eat five pounds of meat every day. In 'The General and the Chancellor,' the general Lian Po, in his seventies, could still eat five bowls of rice and three pounds of meat!"

"But I can't eat that much!"

Zhen Danny looked at the beef piled high in his bowl, somewhat troubled.

"That's because your skills are not advanced enough, and the acupoints in your gastrointestinal tract have not been opened. In the 'Tao Te Ching,' Laozi said, 'The Valley Spirit never dies.' The term 'Valley Spirit' has been interpreted in various ways over the generations, but it actually refers to the acupoints in the gastrointestinal tract. In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the source of innate energy, and the spleen is the foundation of acquired energy. Strengthening the acquired energy to reinforce the innate energy is the way to longevity."

Wang Zhong looked at Zhen Danny, who seemed a bit discouraged.

"Master, how does strengthening the spleen relate to the gastrointestinal tract?"

Zhen Danny asked curiously.

"Dan Ni, you grew up in America and didn't have in-depth exposure to traditional Chinese medicine. Xiaolong, you explain it!"

Wang Zhong shook his head and looked at Liang Dalong.

"Yes, Master!"

Liang Dalong, surprised that Wang Zhong would ask him to explain, hesitated for a moment and then said clearly:

"The spleen is responsible for transformation and transportation, while the stomach is responsible for receiving and storing. If the stomach's storage function weakens, it will also affect the spleen's transformation and transportation. Therefore, people with poor gastrointestinal health often have a weak spleen. Moreover, according to the five elements, the spleen and stomach both belong to earth and are interrelated."

"Very good, Dan Ni should learn from Xiaolong!"

Wang Zhong nodded in satisfaction.

"To practice martial arts well, you must understand Chinese culture. Tai Chi and Baguazhang were both derived from the 'I Ching.' In your free time, you should read the 'I Ching' and contemplate its principles of movement and stillness, yin and yang."

"Even Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do incorporated yin and yang philosophy, using yin for defense and yang for attack. Yin alone cannot grow, and yang alone cannot survive. The combination of attack and defense is the way."

"Yes, Master!"

Zhen Danny and Liang Dalong seemed to have gained some insight and said happily.

"Eat, eat, you're all martial arts fanatics!"

Ruolan playfully hit Wang Zhong.

"Eat, eat, your wife is angry!"

Wang Zhong laughed and said to Zhen Danny and Liang Dalong.

"Who is their wife? Did I agree to that?"

Ruolan blushed and pinched Wang Zhong's waist hard.

"Dan Ni says it's okay, why can't I say it's okay?"

Wang Zhong looked innocent.

"Are you still talking?"

Ruolan's face turned even redder.

"Okay, okay, okay, I won't say it anymore!"

Wang Zhong pleaded.