Under One Person: The Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain

Cheng Huihui said "Oh," and then added, "Gao family lad, no wonder this sounds so familiar. You kids, don't just stand there, lead the way."

One by one, mice of different sizes emerged from the grass, lined up in two rows, leaving the path leading to the valley.

When Gao Erzhuang saw so many big rats, his body trembled even more violently, his little face scrunched up, and he trembled unsteadily.

Cheng Mo, who had been watching her closely, chuckled and said, "Let's go, Erzhuang, let's go see our martial uncle."

Gao Erzhuang looked up at him: "...Thank you so much, senior brother."

Cheng Mo said, "You're welcome."

Gao Erzhuang: "..."

Gao Dazhuang finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Hahahaha~ Little girl, you've finally met your match!"

Xia He couldn't help but chuckle. She patted Cheng Mo on the shoulder, then went over and took Er Zhuang's hand, saying, "It's alright, Er Zhuang. These rats are all Master Uncle's disciples; they're very obedient."

Erzhuang: "..."

Gao Lian looked completely bewildered: "What's wrong? Erzhuang, don't you like mice? Wasn't that the one I brought back from Guangzhou your favorite?"

Gao Erzhuang: "..."

She didn't want to say a single word to her slow-witted father.

Escorted by his two beloved older sisters, Erzhuang arrived safely at the valley.

But what did she see?!

A large rat dressed in a Taoist robe!

Although at first glance this big rat looks like a sage, upon closer inspection, he is still just a big rat!

Cheng Mo introduced everyone: "This is Cheng Huihui, the junior brother of Master Cheng Shou, the head of our Liangyi Temple."

Cheng Huihui looked like she had just eaten durian.

But in front of the younger generation, he had to maintain an air of superiority.

But this brat actually said I'm Cheng Shou's junior brother! Is this some kind of joke?! Can you joke about something like that?!

Cheng Huihui nodded to everyone with a stern face.

Cheng Mo pulled Gao Erzhuang over: "Uncle-Master, this is Master's new disciple, Gao Erzhuang. I have to go to Bingcheng. Before I come back, I'll trouble you to teach her a lot. This girl is a naturally gifted person, so you only need to supervise her basic skills."

Cheng Huihui said irritably, "I've taught quite a few disciples over the years, I know what to do."

He turned to Gao Lian, his tone becoming more amiable: "Young man Gao, you can rest assured that your daughter is with me."

Gao Lian quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "Uncle Cheng, you flatter me. It is Er Zhuang's blessing to have your guidance. My father once mentioned you, saying that although you are a gray immortal, you walk the righteous path and are more refined than many humans."

Cheng Huihui waved her paw: "Back when your dad was freeloading off me, he wasn't this polite."

Gao Lian blushed slightly: "Well... let's not talk about those old stories."

Cheng Huihui grinned: "Why don't you mention it? Your father ate most of the food stored in my cave back then."

Gao Dazhuang was struggling to suppress his laughter.

Gao Erzhuang, who hadn't spoken from the beginning, now clung tightly to his sister.

Cheng Mo and the others bid farewell and prepared to leave.

Cheng Mo waved to her: "Erzhuang, practice your skills well. Your senior brother will come to pick you up in a few days."

Xia He waved to her, "Goodbye, Erzhuang~ Listen to your master's words carefully~"

Gao Lian patted his youngest daughter on the shoulder: "Good girl, learn skills from Grandpa Cheng."

Gao Erzhuang immediately grabbed his father's arm and shook his head at him.

Gao Dazhuang suppressed a laugh, slowly pried open his sister's hands, and pushed her to Cheng Huihui.

Cheng Huihui gently placed her paw on Erzhuang's shoulder and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, Erzhuang, your master will take good care of you."

Erzhuang simply watched his family members walk further and further away, tears welling up in his eyes.

You can still faintly hear laughter coming from afar.

Gao Erzhuang silently complained: They're so heartless. These people are just too cruel. They actually abandoned me like this, leaving me all alone here.

Cheng Huihui gently patted Erzhuang's shoulder: "Come on, Erzhuang, your senior uncle will make you something delicious."

Without saying another word, he pulled Erzhuang towards the kitchen.

When Erzhuang saw what was happening in the kitchen, he almost fainted from fright.

So many big rats!

Why are you still chopping vegetables?

A mouse chopping and washing vegetables?!

Then, she saw the mice put the chopped vegetables into a strange machine.

Cheng Huihui walked over and pressed the button on the machine to start activating her powers.

Uh... it should be "exerting power".

Er Zhuang scratched his head and saw that Cheng Huihui had a serious expression and a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Well... my senior brother said that this big rat is my uncle, so it shouldn't eat me, right?

A short while later, the strange machine turned on, and a rich aroma of food wafted out.

Gao Erzhuang couldn't help but swallow.

She then realized that she hadn't had breakfast yet.

Cheng Huihui carried the dishes to the table and waved to Erzhuang: "Don't just stand there, come and eat, it smells delicious."

Gao Erzhuang hesitated for a long time between the delicious taste and the fear.

Suddenly, I made up my mind: So be it, I'll just die!

She ran over with her short legs.

Cheng Huihui handed her a bowl and chopsticks.

Erzhuang took it and started eating right away.

"Wow, this is delicious!"

"And this too!"

"Everything is so delicious!"

"What kind of pig swill did I eat for the first half of my life?!"

……

Fengtian, Nadutong Office Building.

Liu Yun sneezed and rubbed her nose: "Hmm, Erzhuang must be missing me. I wonder if the little girl is eating well."

……

At the foot of Changbai Mountain.

Gao Lian sighed, "I never imagined Er Zhuang would be so inseparable from me, Master Cheng. To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to part with him."

Gao Dazhuang chimed in, "Dad, you've got it wrong. Erzhuang is just afraid of mice."

Gao Lian was stunned: "What? Doesn't she love mice the most? I saw her sleeping with that mouse in her arms, and she cried for a long time when it disappeared."

He was tall and strong with an odd appearance.

She wouldn't tell her dad that she herself had stuffed the mouse into Erzhuang's blanket. And her dad's crying, thinking the mouse was lost, was simply because it was kindergarten graduation time and he was saying goodbye to his friends.

Gao Lian was a little worried: "That place is teeming with rats, won't Er Zhuang be terrified?"

Cheng Mo smiled calmly, appearing unfathomable: "Don't worry, I was prepared."

Xia He pulled him along, quickening their pace: "Hurry up, we haven't had breakfast yet, I'm starving."

The group quickened their pace and soon returned to the car.

Gao Lian stepped on the gas, and the car sped away.

……

Meanwhile, inside Cheng Huihui's cave.

Gao Erzhuang has forgotten his parents, his older sister, and his senior classmates.

She only recognizes one person now... no, only one mouse.

That's the handsome, dashing, and otherworldly Master Uncle Cheng Huihui!

"Master Uncle, teach me martial arts!" Erzhuang clung to Cheng Huihui's paws. "I, Erzhuang, am the most hardworking!"

Cheng Huihui laughed heartily: "Hahaha, I can see that now, Erzhuang, you can not only endure hardship, but you can also eat a lot!"

Gao Erzhuang chuckled foolishly.

……

Fengtian Bus Station.

Cheng Mo and the other two bid farewell to Gao Lian.

Gao Dazhuang waved his hand: "Alright, Dad, you can go back now. I'll take good care of them."

Gao Lian ignored his eldest daughter and said to Cheng Mo, "I'm entrusting this to you, young Daoist Cheng."

Cheng Mo waved his hand: "You're welcome, go back."

Xia He waved back, "Goodbye, Uncle Gao."

Gao Dazhuang was displeased: "Hey, Dad, really!"

Gao Lian looked at Gao Dazhuang, smiled and waved: "Alright, take care of yourself, goodbye."

The car slowly drove away, and Gao Lian's figure disappeared into the crowd.

Gao Dazhuang turned around, quite excited: "Hey, what do you guys think we should do to investigate once we get there? Dad said there's still no concrete information about that knife. How about I lead you around Ice City first? Maybe we'll run into it."

Xia He readily agreed: "Okay, let's have a three-day trip to Harbin first, enjoy all the fun and food we can, and then slowly play with those little devils."

The two girls chattered away.

Cheng Mo did not participate.

He gave Xia He a look, and his consciousness gradually sank into the inner world.