Chapter 8

Wang Cheng carried the little girl for quite a distance before finally getting home, but the little girl refused to get off his back.

"Hmph, you never carried me before. Now that you're better, you have to make up for it. You have to carry me every day for a while."

The little girl's reasoning was quite solid, and her tone was very firm.

Wang Cheng smiled and said, "Being so unreasonable, you won't be able to find a husband in the future."

"I'll marry you then."

The little girl immediately said.

"I don't want to."

Wang Cheng immediately shook his head, with a serious expression: "Not obedient and unreasonable, sigh, it won't be easy to take care of you at home."

The little girl didn't say anything, pondering the truth of her brother's words. It seemed to make sense, as she couldn't argue with it. She whispered in Wang Cheng's ear, "Then just carry me downstairs, I'll go up by myself."

Her tone made it seem like she had suffered a great injustice.

Wang Cheng smiled and stopped talking about it. He chatted with the little girl about her studies and the summer vacation. He had never cared much about her studies before, as most children were nagged by their parents about their grades, which put a lot of pressure on them. So he never told her she should study hard, as long as she was happy.

During the summer and winter vacations, Wang Cheng usually looked for work, so he had little time to spend with her. He only played with her and talked to her when he had a break after work, and cooked for her.

This summer, Wang Cheng was almost always on Wu Sheng Mountain, always worried about whether the little girl could take care of herself at home. But he thought it was also a good exercise for her to become independent, so he only called her once a week to check on her.

"I can cook by myself, I learned by watching you cook every time."

"I finished my homework a long time ago. Next semester, I'll change schools. I even went to the First High School to check it out. Then I can be in the same school as you."

As the two siblings walked to the entrance of the neighborhood, they ran into a few neighbors. Seeing the bandage on Wang Cheng's head, they all asked with concern.

"What happened to your head, Xiao Cheng?"

"Hehe, Uncle Chen, it's nothing, just a fall."

"That's good. Yuan Yuan, your brother is injured, get down quickly."

Wang Yuan Yuan nimbly slid off Wang Cheng's back and said with a smile, "Hello, Uncle Chen."

Old Chen nodded and said, "Your brother is injured, you should be more obedient. Come to my house for dinner tonight, don't cook."

Wang Cheng shook his head and smiled, "No need, Uncle Chen. It's just a minor injury, nothing serious. We'll go home first, you go about your business."

Old Chen sighed, knowing that these two siblings were outwardly kind and easy-going, but were very stubborn at heart. He nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then left.

Wang Yuan Yuan also mentioned that she had run into Old Li when she came out. Wang Cheng listened without saying anything. The neighbors around here were all old neighbors, and they had a good relationship. They often took care of the two siblings, and Wang Cheng always remembered this in his heart. He usually refused their help, not knowing if he would have the chance to repay them in the future.

As soon as they got home, Wang Cheng received a call from Daoist Chang Xu.

"Wang Cheng, the hospital said you've been discharged. Are you okay now?"

Daoist Chang Xu asked. When a patient from Cangding Temple was discharged, the hospital would notify the temple. Daoist Chang Xu was particularly worried about Wang Cheng, as a head injury could be serious and it was best to stay in the hospital for observation to avoid any hidden injuries that could be fatal in the future.

Wang Cheng smiled and said, "I'm fine, just a bump on the head, nothing serious. I didn't want to waste money staying in the hospital."

"Oh, take care of yourself. If you can go to work tomorrow, come by. In a few days, a European exchange group will be visiting, and we're short on staff."

Daoist Chang Xu said, holding a stack of high-definition photos, including close-ups of Cangding from various angles. He had found all the internal photos, especially those of the semi-circular protrusion in the center.

All the photos clearly showed a giant beast's head carved on it. He had grown up in the temple and knew every detail, and he was certain that the central sphere of Cangding had a carved image.

But now, why was the carving gone?

Did the young man's fall knock it off?

This was clearly impossible, not only scientifically unexplainable, but also unexplainable in any other way.

However, it was indeed gone, and Daoist Chang Xu couldn't ask Wang Cheng to compensate for it. This couldn't be compensated for, and the old Taoist could only accept the reality, which made him unhappy. He wanted Wang Cheng to come over the next day to ask about the specifics.

Wang Cheng hung up with Daoist Chang Xu, thinking he would have to go to Cangding Temple the next day. He decided to make a good meal for his sister, so he took Wang Yuan Yuan to a nearby supermarket to buy some ingredients, a chicken, a fish, and many vegetables. He made a lot, knowing that if he went to work at the temple, he might not be back until his shift ended.

"Brother, can I go to work with you?"

Wang Yuan Yuan didn't want to be separated from her brother. She was bored at home by herself and pouted, pulling on Wang Cheng's arm. In the past, Wang Cheng always had a serious face, and she never dared to oppose him. She knew that her brother didn't want her to be too dependent on him because he was sick.

But now that her brother was better, he could carry her and wasn't as strict, so the little girl started to be more demanding.

This was in the kitchen, and Wang Cheng, holding a kitchen knife, waved the shiny blade: "Go play somewhere else. Don't get hurt. Cangding Temple is a serious place. What would a little girl like you do there? There's nothing to play with. Besides, in a few days, a foreign delegation will be visiting, and it will be closed for a few days. You can't go. Stay at home, read some books, and practice your boxing. Don't be lazy."

"Hmph."

The little girl huffed but didn't leave. Instead, she hugged her brother's waist and wrinkled her nose, "If I don't go, I don't go. But I want to sleep with you tonight."

Wang Cheng couldn't take it anymore. He had given her a good face today, and she was already getting out of hand. He put down the knife and lightly slapped her head, "Nonsense, you're a big girl now. Do you understand that men and women should not be too close? Go watch TV, don't get in the way here. Just wait for the food."

"I won't. When I was little, you didn't let me sleep with you either. If you don't agree, I won't leave."

The little girl was also determined not to back down.

Wang Cheng got a bit angry and used a bit more force, tapping her forehead, "No more nonsense. If you keep being unreasonable, you'll have to stand in a horse stance for five hours before you can eat."

The little girl pouted and covered her forehead, "Hmph, you just bully your sister. When I grow up, I won't marry you." She then turned and stomped off to watch TV.

Wang Cheng was helpless. This girl acted like a little adult outside, not as playful as other children, and was very polite to everyone. But in front of him, she showed her true colors.

Knock, knock, knock...

Crack, crack, crack...

In no time, Wang Cheng had made a few dishes in the kitchen. He didn't like to use spicy things like chili peppers, as they could stimulate the body's endocrine system and affect the circulation of qi and blood. Using ingredients like scallions, ginger, and garlic could make the dishes taste good.

The two siblings were used to eating such food, unlike some people who, once accustomed to spicy food, found other foods tasteless. This was a typical case of "no spiciness, no joy."

"Come and eat."

Wang Cheng called Wang Yuan Yuan, who was watching cartoons. The little girl still pouted, didn't say anything, and sat down angrily, starting to eat.

Wang Cheng smiled. Today, he smiled a lot and didn't say much, enjoying the peace. He felt particularly hungry and ate three large bowls of rice, half a fish, half a chicken, and many vegetables, then drank a large bowl of soup before feeling eight-tenths full.

The little girl, Wang Yuan Yuan, huffed, "Pigs eat that much."

Wang Cheng glared at the little girl but didn't argue with her. He knew his condition and was happy. Such an appetite was not unusual for a growing young man. In the past, Wang Cheng's body was weak, and his appetite was always small. Now that his appetite had increased, it meant his body was truly recovering.

"Finish eating and clean up, then come and practice boxing with me."

Wang Cheng finished eating and started assigning tasks.

Wang Yuan Yuan frowned, "Okay."

The two siblings had clear roles: the brother cooked, and the sister washed the dishes.

After eating, Wang Cheng went to the living room, poured a cup of medicinal wine he had prepared before, and drank it in one gulp. This was a medicinal wine he had formulated to regulate the circulation of qi and blood in his body. Because his heart function was weak, the doctor said he wouldn't live past twenty. Around eighteen or nineteen, his heart might become too weak to pump blood to the rest of his body. So he formulated some requirements to enhance his circulation and compensate for the weakness of his heart. This was one of the main reasons his body had remained relatively healthy for over ten years.

After drinking the wine, Wang Cheng felt his qi and blood circulation accelerate, his heart beating strongly, and his body becoming slightly warm. He immediately took a horse stance in the living room, a stance he had learned from the Six Harmonies Boxing Hall, the Three-Body Style of Xingyi Quan. His body swayed slightly, showing that he had grasped the essence of the Three-Body Style.

This time, Wang Cheng felt a clearly different sensation from before. As his body swayed, his lower body became more stable, and his qi and blood filled his feet, reinforcing his lower body. At this moment, even if he stood still, a young man of his age using all his strength to push him would probably not be able to move him.

This was something that was impossible before.

He had truly changed.

Wang Cheng was excited, feeling the essence of the Three-Body Style. It felt as if he were really riding a horse, and the horse stance was truly a horse stance. In the past, his body was weak, and his qi and blood were insufficient, so he couldn't maintain it for long and never had this experience. Now, he felt it right away.

Wang Yuan Yuan finished washing the dishes and slowly came over to see her brother in a horse stance. She could see the difference. In the past, her brother's horse stance seemed light and could be blown away by the wind. Now, it felt like a pillar, and his body swayed as if he were really riding a horse.

It was so amazing that for the first time, she wasn't so resistant to practicing boxing.