Under One Person: The Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain

in the hospital.

The test results came back quickly.

Guoguo and Yueyue have been confirmed to have recovered their health.

However, there is some damage to the body, and it needs to recuperate for a period of time.

Although Yueyue fainted, her physical injuries were less than Guoguo's.

That evening, Cheng Mo went to see Duo Duo and Xiao Guang separately.

The two little ones were each in an isolation ward. Cheng Mo went in and stayed for a few minutes. He didn't say anything profound, just patted their heads and said a few words like, "It'll be your turn tomorrow" and "Uncle Meng is very capable," before coming out.

Duoduo was a little nervous and hugged him tightly.

Xiao Guang nodded vigorously: "Senior brother, I'm not afraid."

……

Guoguo and Yueyue have been placed in the same regular ward.

Xia He sat between the two beds, holding a storybook and reading it to them.

The two little ones fell asleep halfway through the reading.

Xia He gently closed the book, looked at the two little faces, and smiled.

The nurse came in and said softly, "Miss Xia, you should go and rest. I'll take care of you."

Xia He shook her head: "I'll stay a little longer."

She stayed until late at night before quietly leaving.

……

The next morning.

Cheng Mo and Xia He brought Duo Duo and Xiao Guang to the playground.

First, practice your skills.

After completing two sets of Baduanjin and Jinganggong, Duoduo and Xiaoguang had sweat on their foreheads, but their spirits were still high.

Then it was time to have fun.

We played on the slide, the seesaw, and the swing, one by one.

The two of them were having a good time, but they would occasionally glance at the entrance to the playground.

Why isn't Uncle Meng here yet?

Cheng Mo sat to the side, legs crossed, basking in the sun, not in a hurry at all.

……

The sun slowly rose overhead.

A figure finally appeared at the entrance to the playground.

Old Meng slowly walked over, carrying a thermos.

"Is it about time?" he asked.

Cheng Mo nodded.

Old Meng turned to Duoduo: "Duoduo, are you ready?"

Duoduo looked at Cheng Mo, and Cheng Mo smiled at her.

She took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.

Old Meng walked behind Duoduo and placed his hand on her back.

Cheng Mo and Xia He retreated a few meters away, while Xiao Guang stood even further away, watching nervously.

As soon as Lao Meng began circulating his Qi, Duo Duo's body tensed up immediately, her brows furrowed, and her lips turned white, but she remained silent.

One minute.

five minutes.

ten minutes.

half an hour.

Old Meng's forehead began to sweat.

Duo Duo's face grew paler and paler, and her little body trembled slightly, but she gritted her teeth and didn't utter a sound.

One hour.

Sweat streamed down Lao Meng's face like water; he closed his eyes, completely focused.

Duoduo's face was frighteningly pale, and her lips were bleeding from biting them, but she still persevered.

Xia He's nails were almost digging into her flesh as she couldn't help but whisper to Cheng Mo, "Little Taoist, is something wrong? Guo Guo and Yue Yue were only up for half an hour yesterday, do you want to go up and lend a hand?"

Cheng Mo shook his head, his eyes fixed on Duo Duo and Lao Meng.

"You must trust Brother Meng and Duoduo."

Xia He bit her lip and stopped talking.

Time passed second by second.

One hour and twenty minutes.

One hour and thirty minutes.

Old Meng abruptly withdrew his hand, leaned back, and almost sat on the ground.

Duoduo wobbled and fell forward.

Cheng Mo rushed forward and caught Duo Duo.

Duo Duo wasn't dizzy yet; she barely opened her eyes a crack and looked at him: "Senior brother..."

Duoduo's voice was so weak it was almost inaudible, "I did it."

Cheng Mo hugged her tightly, gently patted her back, and whispered in her ear, "Duoduo is so great."

Duoduo's lips curled up slightly, then she closed her eyes and fainted.

……

Xiao Guang stood to the side, watching this scene, and swallowed hard.

Xia He walked over, squatted down in front of him, and whispered, "Don't worry, Xiao Guang, you'll be fine."

Xiao Guang nodded vigorously, encouraging himself: "I can do it."

Xia He rubbed his head, stood up, and looked at Lao Meng.

Old Meng sat on the ground, panting, covered in sweat, his face pale.

He waved his hand: "Xiao Guang... we can only have the treatment tomorrow... I need to go back and rest..."

Cheng Mo held Duo Duo in his arms and nodded to Lao Meng, "Thank you for your hard work, Brother Meng. Go back and get some sleep."

Old Meng waved his hand, turned around, got into his car, and slowly drove away.

Cheng Mo and Xia He took the two children back to the hospital.

Duoduo was sent to an isolation ward, and Xiahe stayed behind to take care of her.

Xiao Guang returned to his ward, and Cheng Mo played cartoons for him.

After settling Duoduo in, Xia He went to check on Guoguo and Yueyue.

The two little ones have moved into the same dormitory room. They haven't lived together for a long time, and they're chatting excitedly right now.

"Yueyue, do you know what? I ate a huge bowl of rice today!"

"Me too! The nurse said I can eat more!"

"Once Duoduo and Xiaoguang are better, we can play together!"

"Uh-huh!"

Xia He leaned against the doorframe, watching them. "Under One Person: The Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain," voted the best fantasy novel by readers of Cola Novels, was among the top picks! A smile involuntarily crept onto her face.

The two little ones sat up straight as soon as they saw her.

"Sister Xia He!"

Xia He walked over and patted each of them on the head: "You're recovering well, but you should also pay attention to rest and not chat too late."

"Okay~"

An employee from NaDuTong nearby leaned over and whispered with a smile, "Miss Xia, they've recovered very well. After you left today, they even practiced their kung fu on their own."

Xia He was taken aback: "Practicing martial arts by yourself?"

"Yes, the two kids started practicing the routine you taught them right here in the house, and they're doing it quite well."

Xia He nodded thoughtfully and turned to leave the ward.

"Little Taoist priest," Xia He pulled him aside, "Isn't our kung fu for health? Guoguo and Yueyue practiced on their own today, so why don't we let them practice it to speed up their recovery?"

Cheng Mo thought for a moment: "Guoguo and Yueyue can practice. Duoduo needs to rest and recover her strength; she expended too much energy today."

Xia He hummed twice and then ran back to take care of Duo Duo.

……

night.

Xia He brought Guo Guo and Yue Yue to the open space.

Cheng Mo was already standing there waiting.

Stand in position and begin practicing the Longevity Exercise.

Cheng Mo began to move.

Xia He followed.

Guoguo and Yueyue followed along diligently.

As it rose and fell, pink mist gradually spread out.

Guoguo and Yueyue were enveloped in mist, feeling warm and comfortable.

That feeling was wonderful.

It felt like someone was gently massaging every muscle, or like soaking in warm water—warm, cozy, and incredibly comfortable.

The two became more and more relaxed and comfortable as they practiced.

After finishing her practice, Xia He inhaled the pink mist into her body.

Guoguo blinked and grinned: ah!"

Yueyue nodded vigorously: "Mmm! I feel so much lighter!"

Xia He clapped her hands happily: "That's great!"

Cheng Mo smiled and said, "Then we'll practice together every night from now on."

Guoguo and Yueyue responded in unison, "Okay!"

……

Early the next morning.

Cheng Mo and Xia He first led Xiao Guang to practice martial arts in an open space.

Eight-Section Brocade, Vajra Exercise, one after another.

Guoguo and Yueyue stood by watching, looking eager to try it out.

After Xiaoguang finished practicing, Guoguo and Yueyue immediately came over, while Xiaoguang quietly walked away.

The two little ones started practicing, following Cheng Mo's movements.

The four of them together slowly began to perform the Eight Pieces of Brocade.

Pink mist spread out.

After finishing their practice, Xia He took the three children back to the hospital, while Cheng Mo took Xiao Guang to the playground.

……

Xiao Guang was especially excited today, climbing up and sliding down, running around, and laughing non-stop.

The sun rose high overhead again, and Lao Meng reappeared at the entrance to the playground, looking much better than yesterday, walking with a brisk pace.

"Is it about time?" he asked.

Cheng Mo nodded.

Old Meng walked towards Xiao Guang.

Xiao Guang took a deep breath and stood up straight.

Old Meng squatted down behind him, placing his hand on his back.

"Relax, it'll be quick."

Xiao Guang nodded.

Old Meng began to circulate his Qi.

Cheng Mo watched from the side, feeling a little nervous.

ten minutes.

twenty minutes.

Twenty-five minutes.

Thirty minutes.

Old Meng withdrew his hand, his face full of surprise, muttering to himself, "So easy?"

Xiao Guang stood still, blinked, and stretched his arms and legs.

Cheng Mo walked over and asked, "How is it?"

Old Meng took off his glasses, wiped them, and put them back on: "It was much easier than I expected. I thought it would be a long battle like yesterday, but..."

He looked at Xiaoguang: "How are you feeling?"

Xiao Guang stretched his arms and legs: "I don't feel anything, just a little tired."

Cheng Mo pondered, "It might be related to my continuous practice these past few days; the Gu poison has been gradually decreasing."

As for why Duoduo took so long... that girl might have some special ability to deal with Gu, which is why it was so difficult for her yesterday. Of course, he wasn't sure about that, so he didn't tell Lao Meng.

Old Meng nodded: "That's possible."

He patted Xiao Guang on the shoulder: "Come on, let's go back and check."

……

in the hospital.

The test results came back quickly.

Xiao Guang's body is completely normal, similar to Guo Guo and Yue Yue's check-up yesterday.

Duoduo's physical damage has not yet recovered and she needs to continue recuperating.

Xia He looked at the test results excitedly: "Does that mean everyone is fully recovered?"

Old Meng remained cautious: "She still needs some rest and recuperation."

Xia He clapped her hands and cheered, "I'm cured!"

Cheers erupted in the hospital.

Old Meng: "..." I wasted my breath just now.

Cheng Mo laughed and patted Lao Meng's shoulder hard: "Lao Meng, relax a bit~~"