Just as Liu Feng was deep in thought, Liu Changqing's voice came, interrupting his thoughts.
"Feng'er, I never imagined your master would leave you so much money. It's truly your good fortune that you were able to become Master Zhang's disciple. And it's all thanks to your great-grandfather; if it weren't for him taking you on that long journey to seek medical treatment, you wouldn't be where you are today..."
He Qunfang also came to her senses and hurriedly said, "Tomorrow, our whole family will go to the market and buy more New Year's goods. The day after tomorrow, we'll slaughter the pig for the New Year. Let's keep one pig so we can bring more things when we visit the children's maternal grandparents."
Liu Changqing added, "Your maternal grandparents have been supporting our family for so many years. They took you to see many doctors and spent a lot of money on you. You must remember their kindness!"
"I know, I'll listen to you and Mom. I'll remember how good Grandpa and Grandma have been to us, and I'll definitely repay their kindness." Liu Feng nodded solemnly.
After chatting for a while, the family soaked their feet in hot water. Before they knew it, night had fallen, and the lights in the entire Liu Village went out one by one.
"Everyone, let's go to sleep! We have to go to the market tomorrow morning, so we need to go to bed early and get up early."
Looking at her family, who were still wide awake, He Qunfang said softly.
Before going to bed, Liu Feng applied the medicinal wine to his younger brother Liu Fei's little hands again.
Liu Changqing was responsible for carrying the brazier to the courtyard to extinguish the fire. He Qunfang got up to make Liu Feng's bed, and then they each went back to their rooms.
The room on the east side is the bedroom of Liu Feng, Liu Fei, and Liu Yue, who are siblings.
The room was small, but it was decorated in a warm and tidy manner.
Above is the bed of the older sister, Liu Yue, and below are the beds of Liu Fei and Liu Feng.
The two beds were separated by a curtain and a long desk with four drawers, on which were some books and an oil lamp for use in case of a power outage.
The walls were covered with newspapers...
"Second brother, let me get into bed first to warm up the blankets for you!" Liu Fei was the first to take off his clothes and get into bed.
The bed was ice cold, making him curl up into a ball. He kept saying, "Second Brother, it's still cold in the bed, but it'll get warm soon!" Liu Fei's words warmed Liu Feng's heart and made him feel sorry for him.
Then, Liu Feng climbed into bed and touched Liu Fei's icy feet. He felt sorry for Liu Fei and pulled him to his side to sleep close to him.
"Youngest brother, you won't feel cold when you sleep with your second brother from now on. Your second brother will warm the bed for you!" Liu Feng's voice was full of affection.
Liu Fei and Liu Feng stood close together.
One moment Liu Fei was shivering from the cold, the next he felt a warm current coming from Liu Feng, as if there was a stove in his bed, warm and cozy.
"Second Brother, why are you so warm?" Liu Fei asked curiously as he touched Liu Feng in bed, feeling the warmth.
Liu Feng smiled and replied, "When I was two years old, I followed my master to cultivate at Qingfeng Temple on Wudang Mountain and learned techniques to strengthen my body. That's why my body is full of energy and I'm not afraid of the cold. I'll teach you then, so you won't be afraid of the cold either!"
After hearing this, Liu Fei repeatedly said yes.
Liu Fei knew his second brother was very powerful, but he never expected that his second brother had also learned such amazing kung fu.
On the other side, Liu Feng, lying in bed, had ears as sharp as radar, easily hearing the subtle sounds coming from the next room.
That was the parents talking in hushed tones, interspersed with the sounds of moving things.
Liu Feng pondered for a moment, and a thought flashed through his mind—his parents were hiding money!
He chuckled to himself, thinking that if he gave his parents a million dollars all at once, they would probably have to dig a hole in their room to hide the money tonight before they would feel at ease.
Therefore, Liu Feng sealed off his five senses and divine sense, temporarily turning himself into an ordinary person. As long as there was no threat to his own or his family's safety, he tried his best not to activate these extraordinary abilities.
Since entering the Qi Refining stage, Liu Feng's cultivation progress has gradually slowed down, like rowing against the current.
In this complex and chaotic world, he chose to fully immerse himself in it, temper his Daoist heart, and seek opportunities for breakthrough. He wanted to try and comprehend the true meaning of cultivation amidst the mortal world.
He closed his eyes and focused intently on circulating his innate energy.
This technique was personally taught to him by his master. When practiced to a high level, it can allow one to merge with nature and reach the supreme state of harmony between man and nature.
Now, Liu Feng has mastered this technique to a high level.
Even when sitting, lying down, standing, or walking, the Innate Skill can operate automatically and continuously.
Of course, compared to active cultivation, this automatic operation will be slightly slower.
But Liu Feng was not in a hurry to succeed; he understood that the path of cultivation required patience and perseverance.
That night, the moonlight shone like water, bathing the earth.
The whole family slept soundly.
In their dream, they seemed to be in a mysterious garden, where a faint, exotic fragrance permeated the air, refreshing and delightful.
He Qunfang's long-standing insomnia was relieved that night, and she was finally able to have a good night's sleep.
Liu Changqing usually snores when he sleeps, but he stopped snoring that night, and his breathing became steady and deep.
Liu Yue had a wonderful dream in which her mother bought her many beautiful clothes.
Wearing those new clothes, she ran happily through the village, attracting envious glances.
Liu Fei dreamed that the chilblains on his little hands miraculously healed and no longer hurt.
In his dream, he also learned martial arts from his second brother, and he beat all the children who had bullied him until they cried loudly. He felt extremely comfortable in the dream!
This night was also of great significance to Liu Feng.
The next day, on a winter morning, the sky was just beginning to lighten, and a biting chill filled the air.
A thin layer of frost covered the ground, as if draping the earth in a silver coat.
The rooster in the coop began to crow, its loud voice echoing through the quiet village, signaling the arrival of a new day.
Liu Feng was the first to get up. He wore only a thin shirt and walked into the courtyard. His breath turned into wisps of white mist in the cold air.
He first opened the chicken coop, and the chickens immediately flew out happily, clucking all the way.
"The early bird catches the worm, but the worm gets eaten by the chicken!"
A sense of感慨 welled up in Liu Feng's heart. Living in this world, who knows whether they are the early bird or the rooster?
Putting his thoughts aside, Liu Feng began to concentrate on practicing the Five Animal Frolics.
"The first is the tiger, the second the deer, the third the bear, the fourth the monkey, and the fifth the bird. These are also used to dispel illness, benefit the limbs, and alleviate discomfort in the body, by engaging in the play of a bird..."
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