16: Uncle Zhang brought back the cultivation method.

"You just took his pulse; can he Cultivate now?" Zhao Jun asked.

Zhang Xiangwen nodded, a pained expression on his face: "Yaner fed him the two green fruits and one red jujube I had treasured."

"That kid's body seems to absorb things extremely well. He recovered ninety percent of his internal injuries, and his Yang Qi is the same. His physique is not weak now."

As Zhang Xiangwen said this, his eyes flickered slightly, overreporting by ten percent.

But it didn't really matter.

After all, given Chu Yuan's current condition, he could indeed Cultivate.

He actually wanted to see if this kid could succeed in Cultivation.

If he could, that would prove there was nothing wrong with him!

After all, Demons, monsters, ghosts, and ghouls cannot Cultivate Human Race Cultivation Techniques; this is common knowledge.

Zhao Jun nodded upon hearing this: "I have no objections. That kid rendered meritorious service this time, so letting him Cultivate early is fine."

Zhang Xiangwen glanced at him: "Since that's the case, thank you, Uncle Zhao. I'll go discuss it with the others later."

"Why go to so much trouble?"

Zhao Jun shook his head and chuckled, "You are the village chief, and only the two of us in the village have successfully Cultivated. The others won't object."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiangwen smiled, "These are rules set by our ancestors, so they must be followed."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll treat your wounds first!"

...In a certain courtyard.

Er Ya absentmindedly helped her mother with housework, a bitter taste in her mouth.

Thinking about what she had promised her mother this morning, and Uncle Zhang's words from not long ago, she couldn't help but feel a little lost.

Mother Sun patted her shoulder, "Er Ya, I know what you're thinking, but I've already spoken to Tie Zhu's mother about it."

"Besides, why don't you think about where Er Gou stayed last night, and why Er Gou invited Zhang Yan's family to move in today?"

"They were alone together today, who knows what happened?"

"Think carefully, do you have a chance?"

Hearing this, Er Ya's delicate body trembled, and she lowered her head, smiling bitterly: "Mother, I understand!"

"It's good that you understand!"

Mother Sun nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave... Chu Yuan moved his belongings home, and Zhang Yan was already waiting at the courtyard gate.

"Brother Chu Yuan!"

Seeing Chu Yuan approach, she quickly took a few steps forward, helping Chu Yuan carry some things.

Xu Jing also came out, "Chu Yuan, did your Uncle Zhang not come back with you?"

Chu Yuan shook his head, "Uncle Zhang went to the Medical Hall to treat Grandpa Zhao and the others' injuries."

Saying that, he put the items in the main hall.

"Aunt Xu, you two can start tidying up. I'll go get the rest of the things!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yan quickly said, "Brother Chu Yuan, I'll go with you!"

Chu Yuan shook his head and smiled, "Sister Yaner, you help Aunt Xu tidy up first. There aren't many things left, I can do it alone."

"Alright!"

Zhang Yan nodded, a little disappointed.

"Alright, if you want to go, then go. I can tidy up by myself!" Xu Jing shook her head and chuckled.

Hearing this, Zhang Yan's face lit up, and she pulled Chu Yuan outside, "Mother, Brother Chu Yuan and I will be back soon to help you!"

Watching their retreating figures, Xu Jing smiled softly, "That's good!"

Zhang Yan pulled Chu Yuan out of the courtyard at a run, but showed no intention of letting go of his hand.

Chu Yuan noticed the villagers' gazes and couldn't help but whisper, "Sister Yaner, holding my hand like this isn't good for your reputation!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yan's ears turned slightly red, but she didn't let go.

"Brother Chu Yuan, aren't I still a little scared? Besides, we haven't done anything."

She said in a low voice, her cheeks flushed, pulling Chu Yuan and walking forward with her head down.

Chu Yuan felt the sweat in her small palm and gently squeezed it.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

But what he didn't see was a hint of slyness hidden in Zhang Yan's eyes when she heard this.

The two walked towards the Medical Hall, and everyone who saw them greeted them with a smile, their gazes meaningful as they looked at the pair.

Seeing those gazes, Chu Yuan felt strange in his heart and pulled Zhang Yan to walk a little faster.

Not far away, Tie Zhu watched this scene, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"That kid Er Gou has good luck. Even in that state, he managed to get involved with Uncle Zhang's family!"

His tone was slightly sour, then he chuckled, "In this situation, he shouldn't be able to compete with me for Er Ya, right?"

He muttered softly, thinking of what his mother had told him earlier, and couldn't help but smile.

Chu Yuan brought Zhang Yan to the outside of the courtyard, only to find that the bodies of Tie Niu and the other man were already gone.

He turned to Zhang Yan, "The bloodstains in the main hall haven't been cleaned yet. Will you wait for me here?"

"No!"

Zhang Yan quickly shook her head, holding Chu Yuan's hand tightly, "Following Brother Chu Yuan, I'm not afraid!"

"I'm afraid!"

Chu Yuan shook his head and laughed, "What if you have nightmares tonight and can't sleep?"

"But I've already seen them!" Zhang Yan tilted her head, saying softly and cutely.

Chu Yuan was slightly startled.

That's right!

This girl had seen even more gruesome things before, and her face had turned pale then.

"Alright!"

Saying that, Chu Yuan pulled her into the courtyard.

Zhang Yan glanced in the direction of the main hall and instinctively leaned a little closer to Chu Yuan.

Chu Yuan held her small hand and comforted her in a low voice: "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

"Mm!"

Zhang Yan nodded, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.

The two picked up the remaining items and quickly left the courtyard, returning to Chu Yuan's home.

Not long after.

Zhang Xiangwen returned.

Seeing him return, Xu Jing quickly brought out the food, "We were just waiting for you!"

"I just went to the Ancestral Hall. I forgot to tell you to eat first," Zhang Xiangwen said as he sat down.

Hearing this, Chu Yuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Uncle Zhang, is there a result?"

"Mm!"

Zhang Xiangwen nodded, "I've already made arrangements, and I've brought it over. You just need to return it tomorrow morning."

"That's great!"

Chu Yuan said with a surprised expression, but he strongly suppressed the urge to get up.

For now, let's eat first. Uncle Zhang and Aunt Xu have been hungry all day.

Zhang Yan asked curiously, "Brother Chu Yuan, what are you two talking about?"

Zhang Xiangwen shook his head slightly, "Just a small matter, don't worry about it for now. I'll tell you when you're fourteen!"

"Oh!"

Zhang Yan pouted, but didn't ask again.

The four quickly finished their meal, and Zhang Xiangwen led Chu Yuan into one of the inner rooms.

This courtyard was left by Chu Yuan's parents. Besides the kitchen and side rooms, there was also a main hall and two inner rooms.

Or rather, most homes in the village were like this; only families with more people would build more inner rooms.

Next, Chu Yuan and Zhang Xiangwen would have to squeeze in for a while.

Walking into the room, Zhang Xiangwen took out two old scrolls from his embrace.

"I've brought both the Cultivation Technique and Martial Skill. I'll first teach you to recognize the characters on them, then explain their meaning to you, and guide you in Cultivation."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhang!"

Chu Yuan said, about to kneel down.

After all, it was the grace of imparting the Dao, and Zhang Xiangwen deserved his bow.

But Zhang Xiangwen stopped him.

He smiled meaningfully, "There will be a time for you to kneel, but not now!"

Chu Yuan looked puzzled.

Zhang Xiangwen didn't say more, "While it's still bright, I'll explain it to you first."

"Alright!"

Chu Yuan nodded, diligently following Zhang Xiangwen to learn the characters on the Cultivation Technique.

But soon, Chu Yuan's expression became a little strange, and he seemed to be deep in thought.