Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Ye Chen spoke slowly, "Would you believe me if I told you that was the spiritual energy of heaven and earth?"

"I believe you, I believe you!" my second uncle blurted out.

Ye Chen glanced at his second uncle: "You believe that? Fellow Daoist, you should believe in science!"

"I just believe in science! Didn't science already discover dark matter? Some people speculate that it's spiritual energy!"

My second uncle spoke in a very serious tone.

"Wow, you know quite a lot!" Ye Chen said in surprise.

My second uncle is so old, yet he still watches these kinds of short educational videos.

Ye Chen didn't know if dark matter was spiritual energy, since no one had ever seen it.

The two have some similarities, but there is no scientific evidence to prove that they are the same thing.

Second Uncle pondered the feeling he had just experienced and said, "No one can explain things that are intangible and formless. I believe you if you say it's spiritual energy, because that feeling was unlike anything I've ever experienced before. If there really is spiritual energy, then it can only be like that!"

Dongzi exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Chen, you really have a special talent, like the kind in novels?"

At the same time, he was also somewhat excited, as if he were about to witness something momentous, something he was doing every day.

Ah Long's eyes lit up as he stared at Ye Chen, waiting for his confirmation.

When Brother Ye led them in breathing exercises, he had also imagined this in his mind.

But I didn't dare to actually think about it that way.

Now, these words came from Brother Ye's mouth, though they were spoken in a joking tone.

However, the truth of many things is often revealed in a joking tone.

A normal person would be very excited to hear for the first time that spiritual energy truly exists in this world.

It feels like the things described in myths, legends, and novels have come to life.

This means that preconceived notions will be shattered, a whole new world will open up for them, and the future holds infinite possibilities.

Both Dongzi and Along had taken Qi-boosting pills and tendon-cleansing pills.

They now possess a certain amount of spiritual power within their bodies, and they have made numerous speculations about the energy within them.

They are both the owners and beneficiaries of this mysterious energy.

Only they themselves know the immense benefits that energy brought to their bodies.

They certainly wouldn't believe that the body's Qi-boosting function could reach such a level.

I've guessed everything, but I dare not associate it with spiritual power, because that's too far-fetched.

But as soon as Ye Chen said that, they immediately linked the two together!

They also felt that only the explanation of spiritual power seemed to be the most reasonable!

Once all the wrong answers have been eliminated, the last remaining answer, no matter how absurd, is the correct answer.

There must be something in this world that is beyond their comprehension!

Ye Chen smiled as he looked at the three of them, who were earnestly seeking knowledge.

"Trust in science, practice diligently, treat it as a way to maintain health, and just keep getting up early every day. Time will give us the answer. But don't fantasize too much; thinking too much can easily affect your current life!"

Ye Chen ultimately did not say it outright.

Some things are best left unsaid; everyone understands what's going on.

Wearing a semi-transparent veil would actually be better.

Even if you know it's really spiritual energy, so what? It'll only add to your troubles.

Will I be able to achieve Foundation Establishment in this lifetime?

Even in old age, won't he still be a Qi Refining cultivator?

For ordinary people, breathing exercises are only a part of life, not the whole of it!

Knowing too much can easily lead to thoughts of seeking immortality and enlightenment, which can disrupt one's current lifestyle.

Does practicing breathing exercises mean you don't have to pay your mortgage?

Does practicing breathing exercises mean you don't need to eat, drink, relieve yourself, or have basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation?

Does practicing breathing exercises mean you don't need to socialize?

Most people certainly can't do that; those who could have would have long since retired to the mountains to live a carefree life.

They all nodded seriously.

"Xiao Chen, where did you get this breathing technique?" Second Uncle asked curiously.

"Hehe, I stumbled upon it in an out-of-print ancient book. How about that? It proves that reading more books is the right thing to do!" Ye Chen laughed.

Whatever he says is right!

Second Uncle nodded: "I always thought you were a bookish and promising kid, and sure enough, it turns out. This is also a kind of luck that allowed you to discover this magical breathing technique and the secret of the sunrise. It proves that you're really lucky. What's that saying again!"

"Ah, yes, people who love reading are always lucky!"

Hearing his second uncle say that, Ye Chen couldn't help but roll his eyes: "What do you mean by 'people who love to read are lucky'? That's more like people who love to laugh!"

"Hey, it's all the same thing!" Second Uncle waved his hand.

Ye Chen changed the subject: "Ah Long, go buy some steamed buns, fried dough sticks, or something to go with the chicken soup!"

After all, the rooster was so big that the two of them couldn't finish it in one meal last night.

I finished them off this morning, so as not to waste them!

Ah Long nodded: "Okay, Brother Ye, does anyone want chive filling?"

Ah Long glanced at the group, his gaze finally settling on his second uncle.

Uncle's face twitched: "What are you staring at me for, kid? I'm perfectly healthy, believe me or not, I'll beat you up!"

Ah Long grinned: "Chive-filled buns are a specialty, but some people don't like them, so I was just asking, nothing more!"

My second uncle spoke up in a deep voice, "A specialty, huh? Okay, then give me two of the specialty chive filling!"

"Alright!" Ah Long disappeared in a flash!

Uncle Er watched Ah Long's departing figure and commented, "Hmm, Xiao Chen, you're a good driver!"

"You were bribed just because of two chive-filled buns?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow!

"Hey, am I that kind of person? I'm just telling the truth. I've at least learned a little about physiognomy, okay? This little Huang looks like he has a very upright heart and will bring good fortune to his family!" Second Uncle said in a serious tone.

Upon hearing this, Dongzi immediately stepped forward, shamelessly asking, "Hehehe, Second Uncle, you can read faces? Let me see? When will you have some luck with women?"

Second Uncle glanced at Dongzi indifferently: "I don't understand Black people!"

Dongzi's face immediately darkened even more...

Ye Chen couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Haha, Dongzi, you should take care of yourself first before coming!"

Even the "Marrow Cleansing Pill" couldn't save Dongzi from his dark complexion. He'd be fair for a few days, but the sun would expose him to it, and he'd be dark again!

Dongzi scoffed, "Hmph, what do you know? This is called a wheat-colored complexion. You have no appreciation for beauty. Rongrong knows her stuff!"

"Yes, yes, some people just like black people because they're hardworking and capable!" Second Uncle nodded in deep agreement.

Dongzi squinted at his second uncle and said, "Second Uncle, I feel like there's something strange about what you just said, but I can't quite put my finger on it!"

"See, this is where the importance of reading becomes apparent, isn't it?" Uncle Er casually went inside to heat up the chicken soup.

"Brother Chen, our second uncle is definitely a seasoned pro!" Dongzi whispered, as if he had discovered some earth-shattering secret.

Ye Chen nodded: "Yeah, he's definitely an experienced driver; he's renewed his license twice already!"

Dongzi: "..."