Under One Person: The Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain

In the hall.

The TV is showing "The Little Fairy".

The story takes place during the sweetest moment for Xiaoqi and Tongyuan.

Cheng Shou pointed at the screen: "Duoduo, look, Xiao Qi is dating Tong Yuan. Is this how your senior brother and Xia He usually interact?"

Duoduo looked at the screen intently and nodded: "Yes, that's how it is most of the time."

She thought for a moment and added, "But sometimes my senior brother's words are much more annoying than Tong Yuan's."

A cough came from behind me.

"Cough cough."

The master and apprentice turned around at the same time, and Cheng Mo was standing at the door.

Cheng Shouqian coughed and sat up straight.

Duoduo blinked and obediently called out, "Senior Brother."

Cheng Mo walked in and sat down on the chair next to him: "Master, there's something I can't make up my mind about."

Cheng Shou looked at him: "About Miss Xia He?"

Cheng Mo nodded, then shook his head: "I just simulated the trouble Xia He encountered in the inner vision. Even without my involvement, she can solve it on her own, though there will be some setbacks and troubles."

Upon hearing this, Duoduo became anxious, jumped off the chair, and ran to Cheng Mo: "What trouble has Sister Xia He encountered? Senior Brother, please go and help her!"

Cheng Mo ruffled her hair: "She can handle it herself, do I need to go?"

Duoduo tilted her head back, her expression serious: "But it would definitely be easier for you to help my sister, Senior Brother."

"Duoduo is right," Cheng Shou said slowly from the side. "You brat, think about it. If I were in trouble, I could solve it myself, but it would be much easier with your help. Would you help me?"

Cheng Mo thought for a moment and said, "Well... I probably can't help you."

Cheng Shou: "..."

"Hey, you little rascal!"

Cheng Mo shrugged: "Master, you're so old, why are you in such a hurry? Some things you have to solve yourself. How can I help you experience the sense of accomplishment in solving problems?"

Cheng Shou pointed at Duo Duo: "Okay, how about we switch to Duo Duo?"

Cheng Mo shook his head again: "I think that for a person to grow, they must go through a series of setbacks and temper themselves in the process. As long as Duoduo can solve it herself, I definitely won't interfere."

Cheng Shou: "..."

Duoduo tugged at Cheng Mo's sleeve and whispered, "But I would hope that my senior brother would help me."

Cheng Mo gently patted Duo Duo's head and said in a tender tone, "I know it's easy to have someone help you. But Duo Duo, you're missing out on opportunities to grow."

Cheng Shouyi slammed his fist on the table.

boom!

"You're really out of your mind!"

He pointed at Cheng Mo and blurted out in a thick Shaanxi accent, "Who taught you this kind of twisted logic? What, if I'm in trouble and someone helps me, does that make me useless?"

Cheng Mo opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Cheng Shou continued, "As long as your master is alive, I will ensure Duo Duo's smooth sailing, safety, and freedom from worries!"

Cheng Mo calmly retorted, "What if you were dead?"

Cheng Shou glared: "If I die, you'll die with me? What kind of senior brother are you? Your junior sister is being bullied, and instead of helping her, you just stand by and watch."

He became sarcastic: "Oh~ Junior sister, this is your senior brother giving you a chance to grow. Work hard, defeat him and you'll grow."

"Are you out of your mind?" The old man was so angry that his speech was incoherent.

Cheng Mo frowned: "Master, don't be unreasonable. Of course I will help Duoduo get revenge if she is bullied, but if she encounters trouble, she should solve it herself if she can."

Cheng Shou pointed at his nose: "You...you're going to be the death of me!"

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger: "I'm just asking you, did you learn the Divine Craftsmanship Technique on your own?"

Cheng Mo shook his head: "Ma Xianhong and Qiu Rang both taught me."

Cheng Shou asked again, "If they don't teach you and just give you this book, will you be able to learn it?"

Cheng Mo thought for a moment: "It should be fine, just a little more time."

Cheng Shou scoffed, "Wouldn't you consider this trouble during your studies?"

Cheng Mo nodded: "Of course. Master, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Cheng Shouyi slammed his fist on the table: "I want to ask you, you brat, they taught you how to learn, so you spent less time mastering the Divine Machine Refinement, and you didn't grow at all?"

Cheng Mo was stunned.

This was the first time he had ever heard a sentence with such a high level of profanity from his master.

Of course, more importantly—he was beginning to understand what his master meant.

Helping others solve their problems doesn't hinder their growth; the key lies in the process of solving the problem, not whether someone helps or not.

Cheng Shou was still sitting there, fuming.

Duoduo pulled her master to sit down, poured him a glass of water, and rubbed his back with her little hands: "Master, don't be angry, don't be angry. Senior brother is just... just... um, anyway, senior brother is very good."

Cheng Shou's mood improved considerably after seeing Duo Duo's actions.

"Duoduo understands better," he glanced at Cheng Mo, "unlike your senior brother, who's so old and still lives on Dahuang."

"Woof woof!" Big Yellow wagged its tail and barked as soon as it heard someone call out.

Cheng Mo gently kicked it away: "Master, please stop scolding me. I think I understand."

He coughed lightly: "But if I leave, I probably won't be able to come back for the Spring Festival."

Cheng Shou waved his hand: "Whether it's a festival or not isn't that important. After I went down the mountain, I didn't celebrate a festival with your grandmaster for decades."

"What nonsense about serving the country and the people!" Cheng Shou scoffed. "Back then, I was just caught up in the moment, young and impetuous. When I returned to the mountain, your grandmaster even said I couldn't let go and wasn't suited for cultivation. But now, haven't I brought glory to our Liangyi Temple?"

Duoduo added, "Senior brother, go help my sister! I'm taking care of Master at home."

Cheng Shou nodded: "That's right. Back then, when your grandmaster was all alone on the mountain, I wasn't worried at all. Now that Duoduo is taking care of me, what are you worried about?"

Cheng Mo said, "I'm not worried about you, I'm worried about Duo Duo. Please don't raise Duo Duo like I did when I was a child."

Cheng Shou glared at him: "Hey, you brat, you want me to punch you?"

Duoduo tilted her head back and said earnestly, "Don't worry, senior brother, I will definitely take good care of Master and myself."

Cheng Shou beamed with joy: "Duoduo is so good~ Then I'll be waiting for Duoduo to take care of this old man~"

Duo Duo nodded vigorously: "Mmm!"

Cheng Mo looked at the old man and the child, and smiled: "Alright, I'll be going now."

The master and apprentice looked at him.

Cheng Shou waved his hand: "Go ahead."

Duoduo waved her little hand: "Go for it, senior!"

Cheng Mo turned around and walked out.

Big Yellow barked and chased after them to the side of the mountain road, its tail wagging rapidly.

The lynx suddenly appeared out of nowhere and sat down next to Big Yellow.

Cheng Mo squatted down and patted their heads: "Take good care of Master and Duoduo."

The big raccoon squinted its eyes and meowed.

Big Yellow wagged its tail and barked twice.

Cheng Mo got up and walked down the mountain without the slightest hesitation.

……

Inside the Taoist temple.

Duoduo stood at the door, looking in the direction Cheng Mo had disappeared, feeling a little lost.

"My senior brother has left," she whispered. "I wonder when he'll bring Sister Xiahe back."

Cheng Shou was all smiles this time: "Senior brother is an adult now, Duoduo should allow senior brother to have his own space."

Duo Duo looked up at him and asked, "Does Master also need his own space?"

Cheng Shou shook his head: "Master is an old man, he doesn't need it. Duoduo has to stay with Master."

Duo Duo smiled and nodded vigorously, "Yes! Duo Duo will always stay with Master!"

The next chapter is even more exciting: Chapter 129 Old Taoist: You brat, you've really angered me! I look forward to your visit.