Heat engines in the home

Although I don’t know what Xiao Shichuan was doing, in the final analysis, Xiao Shichuan cannot be blamed for this matter.

Regardless of whether their class had public identities or not, they all had more tasks to do. Even Rui Hang might not know what tasks each person was assigned to, not to mention the advanced mathematics who were usually busy with research and cultivation.

Compared with other students in the class, he often turns a deaf ear to what is happening outside.

Everyone remembered to tell Wang Yu to calm down and not be impulsive. Why can't I calm down first?

Gao Shu reflected on himself.

But it was no use reflecting on himself now, as he made a cool "debut" in front of his parents. Now there was a "Sword of Damocles" hanging over his head, with the tip of the sword pointing at the Buddha on the lotus seat. He was so excited that he almost chopped it down.

Fortunately, Xiao Shichuan called at the critical moment. To put it bluntly, being exposed is a small matter, but if he accidentally killed the "Buddha" that someone had practiced for several months, that would be a real big deal.

It was precisely because of Xiao Shichuan's phone call that the monks who were originally quite angry, especially the senior monks in charge, were all stunned.

"Was it Mr. Black Robe who just spoke?"

Gao Shu: "...Mr. Black Robe?"

Xiao Shichuan: “…”

What he worried about finally happened.

Xiao Shichuan coughed, and his voice became deeper in an instant, as if he had turned on a voice changer, and his words became more profound and unfathomable: "Haha, long time no see."

Although they were separated by a phone, Master Yuanming still clasped his hands together and, together with the monks beside him, bowed deeply to Wang Yu, who was holding the phone in his hand: "The last time I saw you was two months ago. Thank you for setting up the barrier for my temple."

"It's just a small favor, no need to mention it." Xiao Shichuan smiled and said, "In that case, I still have things to do, so I'll leave first..."

Wang Yu listened to Xiao Shichuan's profound speech and couldn't help but look at the contact notes on the phone screen. He was dazed for a moment and muttered, "Xiao the fool?"

Xiao Shichuan: “…”

Xiao Shichuan was defeated in a second: "Don't you think the note you gave me is too much!"

"We are the same as each other." Gao Shu said faintly.

Wang Yu just felt a little dizzy.

Speaking of people with the surname Xiao in Class Nine...isn't there only one Xiao Shichuan?

Could it be that the black-robed magician who possesses space magic and always appears mysteriously in the "Tower of Babel" is Xiao Shichuan from Class 9?

Although Wang Yu had little contact with Class 9, he, like other students, had secretly paid attention to this special class and had some understanding of everyone in the class.

In his impression, Xiao Shichuan had little sense of existence most of the time. He always sat alone in the corner, reading a book, or writing or drawing, as if he was excluded by the whole class.

But sometimes Xiao Shichuan would show a liveliness that was completely different from usual and would actively participate in class conversations or other activities.

As a member of the training camp in South Island, Wang Yu was studying immortal cultivation, but the basic magic, common language and common sense of Parnaki were compulsory courses for every student. Wang Yu was also familiar with the many types of magic in Parnaki. After a little thought, he guessed that there was a kind of magic called "illusion" behind it.

It seems that the reason why Xiao Shichuan has such a split personality is that the quiet version of Xiao Shichuan that appears in front of them is not a real person, but an "illusion" created by the students. It is probably because it is too troublesome to deal with Xiao Shichuan's activities and conversations, so they just let his phantom stay alone.

If he guessed correctly, Xiao Shichuan was really the man in black robe, which meant that Xiao Shichuan did not want to reveal his identity to the public or the official.

However, he just read out Xiao Shichuan's surname unconsciously and even guessed Xiao Shichuan's name!

In an instant, countless scenes and classic lines flashed through Wang Yu's mind.

"People who know too many secrets usually don't live long."

"The best way to keep a secret is to be dead"

Wang Yu's eyes suddenly turned horrified.

"Teacher Gao, I will never talk nonsense!" Wang Yu quickly covered his mouth and said vaguely.

Advanced Mathematics: "......"

What on earth is this kid thinking about?

Although Wang Yu loves to imagine, his attention is easily distracted by other things. Because he held his phone very close to him, he quickly noticed the strange sound coming from the phone.

Wang Yu said, "Why do I seem to hear a police siren?"

Xiao Shichuan: “…”

He didn't care whether the vest was half removed or not. He just said "it's all a misunderstanding" and hung up the phone quickly. He didn't want to show the harmony and friendship between classmates in front of him.

But Gao Shu was relieved.

As for the "mutual help" relationship between their classmates, when Advanced Mathematics had already gone to complete disaster and could not be saved, instead of expecting Xiao Shichuan to help him clean up the mess, Advanced Mathematics would be grateful that Xiao Shichuan would not make things more difficult for him.

Forget it, let it be exposed, it’s no big deal.

Gao Shu thought: Anyway, he has already made his identity public in official circles, and he will be exposed in front of his family sooner or later. It doesn't make much difference whether it is exposed sooner or later, and he doesn't have to worry about whether his parents and brother will find out when he does things every day.

How should I talk to my parents about this?

Gao Shu was struggling with his thoughts, thinking about how to explain the current situation, when suddenly the embarrassed voice of Master Yuanming rang in his ears: "This donor, can you take back your magical powers?"

Gao Shu: “…Ah?”

He then realized that he had not retracted the magic he had released. He looked at Master Yuanming awkwardly. With a thought, the electric currents and flying swords all disappeared, and he suddenly became more refined. With the help of his glasses, he looked like a scholar from the Republic of China. Although this elegant young man could tear apart the powerful barrier created for them by "Mr. Black Robe" with one strike, his strength was so strong that it could only be described as "terrible".

Facing this young man of extraordinary strength, Master Yuanming did not dare to neglect him. He treated him with great respect, yet also with a bit of trepidation.

"Excuse me, sir, but which Taoist elder is this?"

Under the interference of Gao Shu's flying sword and Wang Yu's sword-controlling skills, it was no surprise that Master Yuanming recognized the two as Taoist disciples.

They came up and destroyed the barrier with great momentum, and almost destroyed the Buddha statue they had carefully worshipped - the behavior of the two was more like challenging someone rather than "saving people".

Abbot Yuanzhi clasped his hands together with a compassionate look in his eyes: "Although we have different beliefs in Buddhism and Taoism, we have always adhered to the path of religious development with Chinese characteristics since the establishment of New China, never overstepped our authority, and have lived in harmony with each other for many years. Two months ago, we and the Taoist priests had a friendly discussion at the new National Religious Conference on how to move from co-prosperity in one temple to religious harmony. This old monk really doesn't know why you acted this way."

Standing behind the abbot, an old monk in his sixties pondered for a moment and revealed a look of sudden realization: "Junior brother, could this be the legendary 'Wulian Patriarch'?"

High number: “???”

What the hell?

Abbot Yuanzhi showed a surprised and understanding expression: "Is it the 'Wulian Patriarch' who reshaped the way of heaven with his own strength and brought the method of cultivating immortals back to Taoism, and who has the power to reach the sky? It is said that the Taoist's current cultivation method comes from him. Originally, the official was unwilling to reveal this person's identity until one of the first disciples of the 'Wulian Patriarch', a student who had experienced a great opportunity in South Island, converted to Buddhism at Changchun Temple and accidentally leaked the matter. The temple master asked many times and finally got the name 'Wulian Patriarch' from this person."

South Island...students...converted...

Wang Yu was the first to react. His mouth twitched, and he suppressed the urge to complain. He whispered in Gao Shu's ear, "Is it Wanfeng?"

Advanced Mathematics: "......"

This outrageous title is indeed in line with Wanfeng's personality and aesthetics. Most of the time, it is a name that was made up casually because he could not withstand questioning.

It's okay that the name is outrageous, but isn't the rumor about reshaping the way of heaven too much?

None of them dared to say that they had the ability to "reshape the way of heaven". This was a skill only possessed by the "God of Creation". Wan Feng was bragging too much!

It’s hard, the fist is hard!

But then again, he really has nothing to do with Taoism. To be honest, he is only involved in one religion, the Pope of the "Temple of Destruction".

A Western Middle Ages-style Pope from another world, who, after returning to Earth, teaches his students Taoist "cultivation of immortality", and then goes to Buddhism to challenge it... It really fits his character as the job-hopping little prince.

Although Gao Shu did not directly acknowledge this title, the changes in Gao Shu and Wang Yu's expressions alone were enough to show that their guess was not false.

Abbot Yuanzhi immediately led all the monks to pay their respects to Gao Shu again.

"Greetings to 'Old Ancestor Wuliang,'" Yuan Zhi said sincerely, "Although the method of cultivating immortals created by the old ancestor is mainly based on Taoism, it can be of great benefit to the cultivation of Buddhists like us. Please accept our greetings, old ancestor."

Gao Shu: "... Just call me Gao Shu."

Can you please stop calling him by this shameful title!

"The ancestor of advanced mathematics." Everyone said in unison.

Gao Shu: "...Fellow Daoist Gao is fine!"

"...Fellow Taoist Gao?"

Gao Shu responded in despair and subconsciously looked towards the source of the voice. He saw his parents and Liu Jing and his wife looking at him anxiously, with complicated emotions in their eyes.

Gao Shu said awkwardly, "Dad, Mom, you can just call me Gao Shu."

"So, Ms. Zhu is actually the mother of fellow Daoist Gao..." Yuan Zhi was shocked and said, "No wonder the four lay Buddhists have such outstanding talents in cultivation."

Being suddenly treated in such a respectful tone by the abbot whom she respected, Zhu Xiufen was unable to control the expression on her face for a moment.

The world was changing too fast, and its development was far beyond her imagination. Instead of being shocked and dazed, Zhu Xiufen felt like laughing for some reason.

"Abbot Yuanzhi, can we talk alone for a while?" Gao Shu asked awkwardly.

"Of course, we'll go out now." Yuanzhi nodded obediently, without saying much, and immediately led all the monks out of the hall, leaving the space for the six people.

This was clearly the territory of the abbot and the monks, but ever since his son's identity was revealed, he seemed to have become the master here. Even the two great monks, Yuanming and Yuanzhi, had to listen to his orders.

Zhu Xiufen had a lot of things to say, but now she couldn't say anything for a moment.

Gao Qiming, however, touched his short hair and spoke first after hesitation: "Son, what is the situation with you...'Wulian Patriarch' and the superpowers just now?"

He looked at the boy in front of him hesitantly: "Could it be that you fell into some space crack, have been secretly practicing for a thousand years, and are about to ascend to heaven?"

Advanced Mathematics: "......"

His father teaches applied mathematics and has read a lot of novels about cultivating immortals.

Gao Shu couldn't help but tease Gao Qiming, "What if I say you guessed it right?"

Gao Qiming was stunned for a while, and suddenly he sighed with relief: "Your mother and I have been worried. You have been very mysterious recently and have been evasive when talking to us. Could it be that you have secretly fallen in love with a boy? Fortunately, you are just cultivating immortality..."

"Wait, let me interrupt for a moment." Gao Shu raised his hand to stop his father from speaking: "How did you come to this outrageous conclusion?"

"I see that you have never liked playing with girls since you were a child, and aren't you in puberty now?" Zhu Xiufen said with embarrassment: "Several boys in our school have discovered this situation and behaved similarly to you. They also said so in the short video, so we thought..."

Gao Shu: "...I told you guys to stop watching short videos all the time! What are you thinking about all day long!"

"Mom and Dad are worried that if you don't have children, you will be alone and have no one to take care of you in the future." Zhu Xiufen was a little melancholy: "I didn't expect that now I don't have to worry about no one to take care of you. Instead, I am worried that you will be lonely for the rest of your life."

"I heard that those who practice Taoism must cut off all emotions and love. Son, you won't cut off your emotional roots in the future, right?" Gao Qiming said with the same concern.

Advanced Mathematics: "......"

His parents are scientists after all, so how come they are more professional than him when it comes to feudal superstition?

Although I know that his parents' focus has always been very strange, it's a bit too strange!

"Aren't you worried that I've been practicing for too long and my relationship with you has faded?" Gao Shu had to take the initiative to bring up this topic that he really wanted to ignore.

But unlike his worries, his parents were quite calm: "We have been paying attention to you since we found that you have changed. Although your personality is indeed different from before, your attitude towards us has not changed at all, and you are even closer to us than before. How could we worry about something that is impossible to happen?"

"If I really have to say what I'm worried about, it's that we won't be able to accompany you forever." Zhu Xiufen raised her hand and gently stroked Gao Shu's cheek: "You have been practicing for thousands of years, but your appearance has not changed at all. I'm afraid that a hundred years is just a blink of an eye in your eyes. But to your parents, you have been with us for half of our lives. What will you do if you miss home without us by your side in the future?"

Gao Shu's nose suddenly felt a little sore.

Home.

This simple word is what Class 9 longs for and misses the most. Even though Rong Yu grew up without a father or a mother, the orphanage is his home.

The short time and bond on Earth for more than a decade is a warmth they will never forget. It is also because of this warmth that they have experienced five hundred years and have always been concerned about the Earth and their home.

"Don't worry." Gao Shu held his parents' hands and said, "Didn't you hear me? Abbot Yuanzhi just said that you also have the talent for cultivation. As long as you practice with me, you can also gain a long life, and our family can be together forever."

"Then won't I be controlled by your mother for the rest of my life?" Gao Qiming's eyes lit up at first, and then he couldn't help laughing.

Zhu Xiufen said angrily: "Why, don't you want to be controlled by me?"

"Of course not!" Gao Qiming said quickly: "I wish I could be with you all my life."

At this point, Gao Qiming touched his chin and said, "So, your brother and sister are the only ones who don't know anything?"

——The elder brother Gao Deng is now attending university in N City, and the younger sister has been admitted to the best high school in the neighboring W City. Because of boarding, she only goes home once a month. At present, the Gao family does not know that there will be a little son named "Gao De" in the future.

"We still have to tell my sister, otherwise she will definitely get angry." Zhu Xiufen smiled mischievously: "Let's keep it a secret from your brother first and don't tell him."

"That's right." Gao Qiming also had the idea of ​​playing a prank: "When we have achieved results in our practice, we will scare your brother together!"

Gao Shu couldn't help but imagine that in the future, when doomsday comes, his brother will stand in front of his parents and siblings facing mutants or natural disasters, and he will say righteously: "You guys go quickly, I'll block them here!"

When I turned around, I found that my family members were either flying swords or playing magic...

Just thinking about it makes me happy!

"I agree!" Gao Shu said without hesitation.

The training can start at any time, and with him protecting him, there is no need to worry about his brother's personal safety - but there is only one chance to tease his brother, and if you miss it, it will never come again!

"But son, have you really lived for a thousand years?" Gao Qiming turned the topic back to the time spent practicing advanced mathematics and asked curiously.

"I just said that casually." Gao Shu smiled and said, "To be precise, I lived in another world for five hundred years."

"Is that also the name given to you by the other world?" Gao Qiming continued to ask while being surprised at the existence of the "other world".

Gao Shu: "...There is no such thing as the Infinite Ancestor! That's just nonsense made up by my students!"

"Student?" Zhu Xiufen raised her eyebrows and said confidently: "Xiaoyu's 'Teacher Gao' is really calling you!"

Wang Yu scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "Didn't I plan to tell you about these things at that time?"

"Xiao Yu, did you also travel to another world and live for five hundred years?" Liu Jing and her husband listened to Gao Shu for a long time, feeling surprised and nervous.

Wang Yu waved his hands quickly, thinking that this was what happened to Teacher Gao, and explained, "The previous South Island training camp was actually the official selection of us to go there to learn immortal cultivation and magic. Teacher Gao was my instructor for the immortal cultivation class. I never thought that your best friend's son would be Teacher Gao."

Liu Jing and her husband couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Although they could accept that their son suddenly aged several hundred years, they still felt awkward. Especially in terms of future education, they subconsciously wanted to act like a parent, but suddenly remembered that in front of their own children, they were just babies at best... It was really strange to think about it.

Liu Jing turned around, took her son's hand, and called out "Teacher Gao" to the high-school teacher.

Everyone except Liu Jing couldn't help but shiver.

"Xiao Jing, although my son's experience is indeed rather bumpy and complicated, according to seniority, you are the elder and there is no need to be so polite to the younger one." Zhu Xiufen said quickly.

"That's different." Liu Jing waved her hand: "Xiaoshu is my son's teacher now, let's talk about our own affairs."

After that, Liu Jing looked at Gao Shu again: "Teacher Gao, how is Xiaoyu's grades? Is he paying attention in class and studying hard?"

Wang Yu: “…”

Gao Shu smiled and glanced at Wang Yu, then nodded and said, "He has pretty good grades and is quite talented."

Wang Yu couldn't help but laugh and said proudly, "Look, Mom, Teacher Gao thinks very highly of me."

"A proud army will be defeated." Liu Jing knocked on Wang Yu's head and said to Gao Shu again: "From now on, our Xiaoyu will trouble you."

"You don't have to be so polite." Gao Shu said hurriedly. He was afraid that Liu Jing would continue to be so polite, so he simply changed the subject and took the initiative to ask: "Aunt Liu, Uncle Wang, do you want to practice with Wang Yu and my parents?"

"Can we do it too?" Wang Yu's father Wang Qingwen asked in surprise.

He was always taciturn, and even after experiencing several "frights" in a row, he didn't say anything, only secretly shocked in his heart. But it was impossible for him not to envy the Gao couple for being able to practice.

"Of course." Gao Shu said, "The Master just said that you all have the talent for cultivation, so you can naturally cultivate with them. My parents will definitely hope that you can accompany them."

"If it's possible, we are willing to do it!" Liu Jing is a man of action: "I will resign immediately and move back to Y City!"

"Me too!" said Wang Qingwen.

"Don't!" Gao Shu tried to dissuade him, "With magic, I can take you directly from City B to City Y without much effort. During this time, you can follow Wang Yu to get started. After my parents have finished their training, I will take you to start practicing together."

"It's amazing." Liu Jing and Wang Qingwen marveled and nodded in agreement.

They chatted for a while, and then they caught a glimpse of the monks standing outside the hall waiting eagerly, and it was not a good idea to take over their place.

"Let's go back first." Zhu Xiufen pulled Gao Shu's sleeve and said, "We'll talk when we get back."

"I'll host the party tonight, and we can eat and chat at the same time," Wang Qingwen said immediately.

Seeing Gao Shu and Wang Yu's families walking out of the hall happily, Abbot Yuanzhi first subconsciously glanced at the tattered barrier, sighed in his heart, and had a headache about how to explain to the abbot who was out for a meeting. However, he still looked respectful and bowed again to Gao Shu and others.

"I am sorry to trouble you masters." Gao Shu did not act pretentiously. After returning the greetings to everyone, he took the initiative to say: "Masters, rest assured, I will notify... Black Robe to repair the barrier for you. You don't have to worry about the hall being discovered during this period. I have also cast a barrier outside the barrier. No one can enter here without my permission."

"Thank you, Brother Gao." The abbot said gratefully.

"By the way, regarding... Black Robe, don't reveal his name." Before leaving, Gao Shu specifically instructed: "He won't let anyone know his identity for the time being."

"If Mr. Black Robe does not want to reveal his identity, we will naturally not say anything more." Yuan Zhi said without hesitation: "But please tell Mr. Black Robe his honorific title, Fellow Daoist Gao."

Gao Shu: "...His name is 'Black Flash'."

Wang Yu: “…”

Some young monks who have watched "Naruto": "......"

"So it's Lord Black Flash. Your honorific title is truly unique." Although the monks who never watched anime found the title very strange, they still expressed their praise against their will.

"Ah!" At this critical moment, a younger monk in the temple, who had never seen Xiao Shichuan create the barrier, suddenly let out a low cry.

Everyone stopped talking and turned their heads to look at him.

"Pu Xuan, why are you so flustered?" asked Master Yuan Ming.

The monk called "Pu Xuan" looked at everyone awkwardly and stammered, "No... I was just wondering, the black-robed gentleman the abbot mentioned, could it be that he is wearing a black cloak, coming and going without a trace, like a shadow?"

"How do you know?" Master Yuanming asked curiously, "I remember that you have never seen Lord Black Flash perform his magical powers here."

Pu Xuan took out the phone hidden in his pocket and said, "Master, is this the one you are talking about?"

On a familiar short video app, a mysterious person in a black cloak was seen shuttling between tall buildings. On the road between the buildings, police cars whizzed by.

Looking more closely, I found that the text on the ground was written entirely in English - it was actually the overseas version of Xyin.

"Is this a new American superhero movie?" the young monk nearby asked curiously.

Master Yuanming was furious: "You don't practice well, but you secretly play with your phone?!"

I couldn't help but glance at the high school: "......"

Just say that Xiao Shichuan heard a siren sound on the other end of the phone.

It seems like he went to America to be a "superhero"?!