The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Chen Hao paused for a moment, then slowly said, "I taught him. But he couldn't learn it."

"Can't learn it?"

"Immortality requires talent and temperament," Chen Hao said calmly. "After unifying the six kingdoms, his temperament changed drastically. He became obsessed with power and pursued pleasure. In that state, no matter how much you teach him, he will never succeed."

Chen Siyao seemed to be deep in thought.

In the live stream, the chat was flooded with comments again:

[I am Ying Zheng: It turns out that Qin Shi Huang didn't achieve immortality because he was incapable, not because Master Chen didn't teach him]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood]: Suddenly I feel a little sorry for Qin Shi Huang.

[Dongmen Chuixue: One's temperament is the most important thing. No wonder Master Chen has always been so calm.]

[Yifan: So, all of Master Chen's disciples became historical figures?]

Upon seeing this comment, Chen Siyao suddenly became interested: "Brother, besides Qin Shi Huang, who else have you taught?"

Chen Hao glanced at her but didn't say anything.

Chen Siyao became even more curious: "Tell me! Did you teach Zhang Liang? What about Zhuge Liang? What about Liu Bowen?"

Chen Hao's lips twitched slightly, but he still didn't say anything.

In the live stream, viewers started making wild guesses:

[I am Qin Shi Huang: Lao Tzu! It must be Lao Tzu! He wrote the Tao Te Ching!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red: Zhuangzi! His "Free and Easy Wandering" is so carefree, it must have been written by someone who cultivates immortality!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: Wang Xizhi! That calligraphy must have been taught by Master Chen!]

[Qin Jiaxiaoyu: I suspect that half of the famous people in history were taught by him]

Chen Siyao couldn't stop laughing as she looked at the comments.

Chen Hao shook his head helplessly, got up and left the study.

"Brother, where are you going?" Chen Siyao chased after him.

"Cook."

Chen Siyao quickly followed and continued the live stream.

Chancheng, Ye family.

Ye Zhengying watched the live broadcast, remaining silent for a long time.

Ye Chengdong stood to the side, cautiously asking, "Grandpa, you said... is this true?"

Ye Zhengying remained silent for a long time before slowly saying, "Judging from the restoration techniques used on the silk scroll, it's something no ordinary person could do. That Chen Hao is indeed unfathomable."

He paused, then looked at Ye Chengdong: "You're going to Pengcheng tomorrow."

Ye Chendong was taken aback: "Grandpa, what do you mean?"

"That kid, Winner, has already set off." Ye Zhengying stood up. "We can't fall behind. Take that century-old ginseng and pay him a visit in person. Remember, be sincere, don't make any demands, just establish a good relationship."

Ye Chendong nodded emphatically: "Yes, Grandpa."

Luocheng, Wu family.

Wu Guangzhi looked at his phone, a smile playing on his lips.

"Interesting, very interesting."

Wu Tian leaned closer: "Dad, what do we do?"

Wu Guangzhi glanced at him and said slowly, "Book your flight for tomorrow to Shenzhen."

Wu Tian was stunned: "What?!"

"Yes." Wu Guangzhi stood up. "Take that piece of top-grade agarwood and personally deliver it to Master Chen. Remember, don't mention buying the elixir of immortality; it's just a gift to make friends."

Wu Tian nodded: "Understood."

Wuling Mountain, Qin Family.

Qin Wanshan sat on the bamboo house, watching the live broadcast, and sighed softly.

"Light rain."

Qin Xiaoyu stepped forward: "Grandpa."

"Go to Pengcheng." Qin Wanshan took out an antique jade box from his pocket. "Take this with you."

Qin Xiaoyu took it, opened it, and saw that it was a fist-sized Ganoderma lucidum, which was purplish-red all over and emitted a faint medicinal fragrance.

"A thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum?!" Qin Xiaoyu gasped.

Qin Wanshan nodded: "This is a family heirloom of my Qin family, which we have always been reluctant to use. Now, it is time to put it to use."

He looked at Qin Xiaoyu with a deep gaze: "When you get to Pengcheng, don't make any demands. Just give the Ganoderma lucidum to Master Chen as a token of my appreciation. If he doesn't accept it, don't force him."

Qin Xiaoyu nodded emphatically: "Grandpa, I'll remember."

Pengcheng, Baotian City.

Chen Hao was cooking in the kitchen, while Chen Siyao was live-streaming from the side.

The number of viewers in the live stream has exceeded ten million, and the barrage of comments is so dense that it's impossible to see anything.

[I am Ying Zheng: Master Chen looks so handsome even when he's cooking!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: This meal is priceless! It was prepared by Qin Shi Huang's chef!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: I've decided, I'll watch Yao Yao's live stream every day from now on, maybe I'll hear more historical secrets]

[Human Awakening: Yao Yao, could you ask Master Chen how many years he has lived?]

Upon seeing this comment, Chen Siyao turned to Chen Hao and asked, "Bro, the viewers are asking you, how many years have you actually lived?"

Chen Hao paused for a moment, then continued chopping vegetables.

"I forgot."

"Forgot?" Chen Siyao's eyes widened. "You could forget that?"

Chen Hao said calmly, "I've lived too long to remember."

Studio:

[Roman club: I've lived too long to remember... This line is too Versailles-esque.]

[Xiao Ke: Master Chen is awesome!]

[The rice is for me: I've lived for over twenty years and I can't even remember, how could he, who's lived for thousands of years, not remember? That makes sense.]

[Snowflakes falling heavily: Suddenly I realize that living too long can be quite tiring.]

Looking at Chen Hao's profile, Chen Siyao suddenly felt a pang of heartache.

Having lived for over ten thousand years, watching the people around me grow old and die one by one, I am the only one who remains forever young.

What does that feel like?

She walked over gently and hugged him from behind.

"elder brother."

Chen Hao paused for a moment, put down the kitchen knife, and turned to look at her.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Siyao shook her head and buried her face in his chest: "It's nothing, I just wanted to hug you."

Chen Hao was silent for a moment, then reached out and ruffled her hair.

"Silly girl."

In the live stream, the chat was flooded with comments again:

[I am Ying Zheng: Aww, this scene is so heartwarming]

[Yao Yao's Little Red Riding Hood: Yao Yao and Master Chen have a very good relationship]

[Qin Jia Xiaoyu: I also want a brother like that]

[Taking temperatures: Although Master Chen has lived for so long, he still has his sister by his side, which is quite good.]

"Alright, everyone, it's getting late, I have to end the stream now." After ending the live stream, Chen Siyao greeted Chen Hao, "Brother, I'm here to help you."

Chen Hao smiled and said, "Then you can peel the garlic for me."

"Okay, okay, I'll try this knife to see if it can be used to chop garlic."

"I remember you used to love scrambled eggs with tomatoes, brother. Let me wash one."

"Bro, that pose is so cool, I want to take a picture!"

"Sigh, leave this scrambled eggs with tomatoes to me. It's time to show off my god-like culinary skills."

"Hmph, bro, what kind of look is that? I've been cooking for myself for ages."

.....

Ding-dong. The next morning, Chen Siyao was nestled on the sofa eating fruit when the doorbell suddenly rang. Chen Siyao opened the door, puzzled.

"La la la, Yao Yao, did you miss me?" It turned out to be Yang Wanqing. After going back home because of something, Chen Siyao didn't even go to school to register, and she hadn't seen her best friend for several days.

"Qingqing, you're finally back! You have no idea how bored I was at school without you here," Chen Siyao said, pulling Yang Wanqing's hand as they walked to the sofa. She then asked, "Qingqing, why did you take so many days off? Is everything alright at home?"

"My grandfather had a relapse," Yang Wanqing said, her eyes revealing a hint of sadness, which diminished even the joy of seeing her best friend.

"Oh, how is it? What did the doctor say?" Chen Siyao asked with concern.

"They managed to save him, but only temporarily; the brain cancer is already in its late stages and there's no cure," Yang Wanqing sobbed as she returned.