Under One Person: The Taoist Priest Descends the Mountain

Ma Xianhong's words startled Cheng Mo.

Aside from his master, this was the first time anyone had noticed his complete lack of Qi in such a short time. Even his master only tried to deduce the cause because he already knew the outcome.

In this light, it seems that the trip was worthwhile, and we certainly won't leave empty-handed.

While Cheng Mo managed to maintain a calm expression, Xia He was completely shocked and couldn't hold back any longer: "You...you actually..."

"Hehehe, now you know how powerful our leader is, right?" Qiu Rang had just finished swallowing a large piece of pork, his face glistening with oil, when he interjected, his face full of smugness. He was glad that Xia He hadn't self-destructed.

Ma Xianhong, unable to bear it any longer, kicked Qiu Rang away: "I told you not to call me 'Master' anymore! It's so shameful!"

Qiu Rang cried out "Ouch!" and stumbled forward a few steps while clutching the unfinished pork. He then turned back to look at Ma Xianhong with a wronged expression.

Cheng Mo smiled and said to Ma Xianhong, "Brother Ma is still too shy. If it were her," he pointed at Xia He, "she would definitely be strutting around like crazy."

Xia He immediately protested, "Who's getting cocky? Do you think I'm that shallow?"

Cheng Mo hesitated for two seconds, his gaze sweeping over her face, before he nodded firmly: "Yes, that's how superficial it is."

Xia He stared at Cheng Mo, and suddenly her cheeks flushed red as if she had thought of something. She snorted and turned her head away, her hair swaying with the movement.

Just then, Qiu Rang came running back excitedly. Seeing Xia He blushing, he couldn't help but blurt out, "Ah... which of you two is the superhuman? Why do you blush so easily, little girl?"

Xia He's eyes immediately flashed with a sharp glint, and she grinned her white teeth: "Besides blushing myself, I'm also particularly good at making others blush! Want to try?"

Cheng Mo quickly stopped him, saying, "There's no need, there's no need. Let's calm down."

Xia He hummed twice: "Little... Mozi, you'd better roast some extra pork for me later."

Looking at the two men, Ma Xianhong seemed thoughtful. He then asked, "Brother Cheng, it seems you already knew that Miss Xia was an extraordinary person? Or am I blind and failed to see that you, Brother Cheng, are also a fellow practitioner?"

"Brother Ma's eyesight is naturally excellent." Cheng Mo explained with a smile, "I have been learning the Eight Pieces of Brocade from an old Taoist priest since I was a child, but I am not fortunate enough to be able to enter the realm of the extraordinary. However, the old Taoist priest still told me a lot about the world of the extraordinary."

"I see." Ma Xianhong suddenly understood, then his eyes lit up. "So, Brother Cheng, do you want to become an extraordinary person?"

Xia He pricked up her ears and listened intently.

Qiu Rang and Ding Ziheng exchanged a glance, then huddled together and chuckled.

Qiu Rang muttered in what he thought was a very quiet voice, "This young lady really cares about her lover."

Ding Zihuan nodded in deep agreement: "Brother Cheng is quite something. If it were me and I found out that my girlfriend was an alien while I wasn't, it would definitely be awkward to get along with her, and I'm afraid we would break up in no time."

The two thought they were speaking very quietly, but the other three could hear them clearly.

Ma Xianhong was slightly embarrassed and cleared his throat.

Xia He silently noted this down, deciding that if she had the chance in the future, she would definitely introduce Wang Zhenqiu, that blond-haired guy, to these two rascals, so that they could also experience the taste of "love killing chicken".

Cheng Mo pretended not to hear and feigned indifference: "Of course I want to. But I'm unlucky and don't have the opportunity, so I can't force it... Sigh."

In the end, he couldn't help but sigh softly, a sigh filled with the weariness and sorrow of fifteen years of arduous study without finding the right path.

Xia He gave the young Taoist priest a thumbs up in her heart: This is the result of genuine emotion combined with acting skills, isn't it? He mastered the essence after only a few days of learning from Grandpa Xia. If he were to study the art of entertaining, he might even be able to establish his own school.

Qiu Rang and Ding Ziheng looked at their leader.

Ma Xianhong's smile became more sincere: "Perhaps I can help you."

Cheng Mo looked surprised and somewhat disbelieving: "This can help me? Brother Ma, you're not playing a trick on me, are you? I'm not afraid of having no hope, I'm only afraid of being disappointed again after having hope."

"Hehe, young brother, you can rest assured," Qiu Rang chuckled, then tried to interject, "The sect leader is researching..."

"Cough cough cough!" Ding Zihuan suddenly coughed violently, interrupting Qiu Rang.

"Ziheng, there's no need for that." Ma Xianhong waved his hand, his face completely at ease.

"The reason we gathered here and formed the new Jie... this group is to carry on the ideal of education for all, isn't it? My research on the Body Cultivation Furnace is twofold: first, to refine weapons, and second, to explore and break down the invisible boundary between superhumans and ordinary people."

Cheng Mo remained noncommittal about Ma Xianhong's ideas; he was only concerned with one thing: whether the Body Cultivation Furnace could help him sense the existence of Qi.

According to his memories from his previous life, Ma Xianhong's cultivation furnace seemed to have been perfected with Qu Tong's help, and before that, it did not have the effect of helping ordinary people become extraordinary.

At this point in time, Qu Tong should still be in the bunker.

Did I misremember the timeline, or had Ma Xianhong actually completed the basic construction of the Body Cultivation Furnace independently?

Never mind, it's not important.

Cheng Mo suppressed the turmoil in his heart and solemnly cupped his hands to Ma Xianhong: "Brother Ma is very righteous. I'm afraid I will have to trouble you more in the future."

Ma Xianhong chuckled and helped Cheng Mo up: "Don't mention it. To be honest, my Body Cultivation Furnace is still in the process of being perfected, and I need people with different physiques to help with testing. Actually... I also intended to use Brother Cheng as a guinea pig, and I hope Brother Cheng won't mind."

Old Ma is indeed an honest man; he said those words so directly that Cheng Mo felt a little guilty for deceiving an honest man.

"White mice?" Xia He immediately caught the word, stepped forward, grabbed Cheng Mo's arm, and looked at Ma Xianhong warily. "What white mice? Could they be dangerous?"

Cheng Mo gently patted Xia He's hand: "Brother Ma is frank. I believe you are a people-oriented researcher who would never joke about the safety of others. Besides, it's only right to take some risks if you want to achieve something."

Qiu Rang pointed at himself, defending his leader: "Don't worry, little girl! Look at me, I'm lively and energetic, a success story! Even if it doesn't work out, at most I'll just be exhausted, I'll rest for a few days, there won't be any danger... Oh my god! Old Ding, you're really cunning!"

While Qiu Rang was speaking, Ding Ziheng took a few bites of the suckling pig, and then took several more bites of the little suckling pig, instantly taking away a large chunk of the fattest and tenderest part.

Chou Rang didn't bother to explain anymore, and with a howl, he rushed over to fight with Ding Zihuan for it.

Ma Xianhong's Adam's apple bobbed, and he quietly swallowed. This taste...it's so delicious! You two bastards, leave some for me!

Cheng Mo noticed Lao Ma's subtle movements and said with a smile, "This wild boar's meat is a bit coarse, but it's more chewy. When we get to the village, I'll roast it and share it with everyone as payment for lodging. What do you think, Brother Ma?"

Ma Xianhong snapped out of his daze and quickly waved his hand, "The accommodation fee is waived. The people in our village all rely on their own hard work and share resources. Miss Xia," he looked at Xia He.

Xia He had just received the last roast suckling pig from Cheng Mo and was holding it like a precious treasure when she heard this, and asked in confusion, "Hmm? What is it?"

Ma Xianhong said with a smile, "It's nothing. Everyone in the village earns their own living. Even if you spend money, you can't buy someone to cook for you. But you can pick the vegetables from the fields as you like."

Xia He held up a roast suckling pig in one hand and patted her chest boldly with the other, assuring him, "Don't worry, there's a little..."

"Cough cough."

Cheng Mo coughs as a reminder.

Xia He glanced at him sideways and continued, "Little Mozi helps me cook~"

Ma Xianhong discussed, "Brother Cheng will be working with me to adjust the Body Cultivation Furnace and try to guide it, so he might not have time to cook for you."

Xia He: "?? Aren't you guys eating?"

Ma Xianhong: "Well... of course we have to eat it."

Xia He said confidently, "That's settled then! When it's time to eat, I'll come and call Xiao Mozi. You guys eat your food, and Xiao Mozi and I will finish eating before he comes to find you. I definitely won't take advantage of you."

Ma Xianhong was momentarily speechless: "This..."