Jiang Beichen watched him with concern and smiled, saying, "Don't worry, it's inside. Cars can't go in the front, so we'll walk."
"You get out of the car and bring the things. His food is too simple, we have to bring our own."
Jiang Beichen, who had just recovered from a serious illness, was also a little tired at this moment.
"Okay, Dad, take your time getting out of the car." Lu Chengsi went to the trunk to get the items.
Jiang Beichen slowly alighted, looking at the clear mountains and beautiful water, his eyes brimming with melancholy. He had planned to retire after finding Nuannuan, to grow flowers and vegetables and live a simple life. But with Nuannuan's accident, he didn't know when he would be able to enjoy his twilight years.
Only Nuannuan was capable of taking over his company. Although Jin Cheng was a doctor, he was a Western medicine practitioner and only had a superficial understanding of Chinese medicine. Nuannuan was the most suitable person to manage the company.
He sighed softly, breathing in the fresh air of nature.
Mu Jiuchen also got out of the car with his son in his arms, a large backpack slung over his shoulder.
Jiang Beichen led them through the woods, and they saw a narrow path overgrown with weeds, clearly indicating it was not frequently used.
Lu Chengsi asked doubtfully, "Dad, who would live in a place like this in this day and age?"
Jiang Beichen smiled and said, "Go further in, it's a hidden paradise, inhabited by a reclusive master who only sees fated individuals. There are supernatural powers in this world. You may not believe in them, but you cannot deny their existence."
Mu Jiuchen looked at his upright back and said, "Grandpa, I believe in them."
Jiang Beichen nodded, "You must know by now that the Dark Emperor where Nuannuan is located is part of the Supernatural Affairs Bureau. Although she is a bounty hunter, that is just a part of hiding her identity. The Dark Emperor is very famous, which is why they put so much effort into Nuannuan, hiring the best doctors in the world to treat her."
Lu Chengsi understood and asked in surprise, "Dad, what can Nuannuan do?"
Jiang Beichen shook his head slightly. He wasn't quite sure either, and Nuannuan hadn't said anything. "I don't know. Her medical skills should be one of them. Also, her combat skills are better than ordinary people."
Lu Chengsi had witnessed his daughter's confrontation with Li He with his own eyes. He also knew that the world was full of hidden talents, and his daughter was one of them. He felt immensely proud whenever he thought about it!
As they spoke, they arrived at the foot of a waterfall.
Mu Jiuchen looked up. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the waterfall fluttered like silver threads. Azaleas bloomed around it. At a glance, the waterfall was like snow and the flowers were as red as fire, creating an extreme visual impact, truly a paradise.
After walking a few more steps, they saw an ancient courtyard.
Blue tiles and green bricks, overgrown with grass. The outer walls were weathered but still looked very solid, without any signs of decay.
The path leading to the small courtyard was paved with scattered stones.
In front of the small courtyard, two plane trees were planted, offering cool shade.
When they reached the courtyard gate, it was latched from the inside. The old wooden door had been bleached white by the sun.
As Jiang Beichen raised his hand, the door opened from within.
An old man in a gray Taoist robe stood at the door, his hair white, his eyes clear, and his demeanor peaceful, exuding an air of a sage.
"Old sir, do you remember me?" Jiang Beichen said with a smile.
The old man looked at him, nodded slightly, and said calmly, "I remember, and I knew you would come today. Come in."
Lu Chengsi and Mu Jiuchen exchanged glances.
It was uncanny! He actually knew they were coming.
Upon entering the courtyard, the old man stood in the center.
Looking at Jiang Beichen, a hint of a smile appeared on his face, "I saved your life back then and predicted that you would bring me a successor. This child will be my disciple and will stay here for three years."
"Sir..."
Jiang Beichen had just spoken when he was interrupted by the old man.
"Wait a moment!"
The old man walked towards Mu Jiuchen and looked at the child in his arms, nodding with satisfaction, "This child is extraordinary, truly outstanding! Excellent!"
Saying that, he lightly stroked Jiang Shaoqing's face with his somewhat withered hand, "Wake up, child."
Mu Jiuchen lowered his eyes and saw his son blink his long eyelashes and slowly open his eyes, his black and white pupils becoming even deeper.
"Shaoqing, do you recognize your father?" Mu Jiuchen asked softly.
"Dad, what happened to me?" Jiang Shaoqing's head felt a bit blank, and he couldn't recall what had happened.
Mu Jiuchen breathed a sigh of relief and looked at his pale little face, saying, "You fainted."
"Oh!" Jiang Shaoqing's mind was muddled. Why did he faint?
"Dad, why did I faint?" Jiang Shaoqing was confused and couldn't remember the details of fainting.
Mu Jiuchen frowned slightly and murmured, "Shaoqing, don't force yourself to remember if you can't." He didn't think it was a good thing.
The old man chuckled, "The heavens and the earth are mysterious, the universe is vast, Nirvana rebirth. Young man, your spiritual roots are exceptional. Following me for three years will bring about earth-shattering changes in you."
Jiang Shaoqing looked blankly at the sage-like old man, "Grandpa, who are you?"
"Your master!" The old man's face held a benevolent smile.
"My master?" Jiang Shaoqing's little face became even more bewildered, "Where did I get a master from!" He couldn't recall anything like this.
The little fellow looked at the unfamiliar courtyard, his large eyes filled with curiosity. He slowly got down from his father's arms, looking at the ancient atmosphere around him, and liked it immensely.
"This courtyard is so peaceful, I like it very much." Jiang Shaoqing's delicate eyebrows were full of lively expressions, radiating charm.
Jiang Beichen looked at Shaoqing, "Shaoqing, are you willing to learn from your master? Will your master help you understand things you don't understand?"
Jiang Beichen understood that opportunities in this world were rare.
Jiang Shaoqing understood and nodded vigorously, "Yes, I want to!"
As expected, the old man smiled, "You can all go back now. Come back to pick up the child in three years."
Three years was too long, and Mu Jiuchen was worried. "Old sir, why three years?" This time was too long, and he couldn't rest assured.
The old man chuckled, "If he can learn all my knowledge in advance, he can go back early. You can visit Shaoqing once every three months."
"Old sir, can I stay here?" Mu Jiuchen was unsure if he could stay on this desolate mountain for three years, but for the sake of his child, he was willing to do anything.
The old man shook his head, "I do not take in those without destiny. Child, don't worry, I will take good care of you. Your schoolwork can be sent via mobile phone. Your status is noble, and this can be arranged. The child's studies will not fall behind."
Mu Jiuchen lowered his eyes to look at his son. How could he bear to part with him?
Jiang Shaoqing tugged at his father's hand and gave him a reassuring smile, "Dad, you guys go. I'll be very well-behaved, I won't climb trees to steal bird nests, nor will I go up on the roof to take tiles. I will really be very obedient."
Mu Jiuchen silently glanced at his son, then looked at the old man and asked calmly, "Old sir, what can I do for you?"
He knew that people who could live in such a place disdained wealth as dirt, and his money would be useless here.
"No need. Just leave the child's change of clothes and you can go." The old man looked at Mu Jiuchen faintly.
A favored son of heaven, making his humble courtyard shine!
Mu Jiuchen nodded slightly and put down the backpack, which contained Shaoqing's spare clothes, though not many. He had only brought a few outfits.
"Let's go. You can come back in three months," the old man said, his word final. The courtyard gate seemed to open slowly by some unseen force.