Chapter Fifteen: Returning Home

  Because of the unexpected gain of a large amount of energy points, coupled with progress in cultivation, Wu Yeru can be said to be in high spirits, his two short and sturdy legs moving back and forth quickly and swiftly.

  Why mention horseshoes? Because at this moment, Wu Yeru's gait is quite like riding a horse, with a slight bounce in his twisted walk. Walking on the road is very eye-catching, and many people have noticed this little fatty's strangeness. However, Wu Yeru still has a childlike image at this time, plus his handsome face and chubby body are very cute, so it's just taken as a child's game.

  But if you pay attention, you'll notice some details. This little chubby's footsteps may not look very good, but his speed is not slow at all. And when walking on a busy street, he doesn't need to deliberately stop and yield, often slipping through tiny gaps between people. While others are used to bumping into each other, this little fatty is unusually agile. With just a few short steps and taps of his feet, he can navigate through the crowd like a fish in water, very naturally and effortlessly, without making any physical contact. In an instant, he disappears into the crowd, and if you try to pay attention again, you'll find that the little fatty has already vanished from sight.

  "Come on, come and have a drink... not pursuing is not giving up... the beauty in the east... ah, the Yellow River flowing in the west..." humming a little tune, Wu Ye Yu rushed back to the Wu residence after a while. He said that he had also learned many basic secret techniques from the system, among which the most satisfying one was this "Basic Footwork". Whether it was dodging or running, it was extremely handy and very smooth and wonderful.

  "Hmm, maybe it's because I've been using it a lot? After all, people are meant to walk, and as long as you can walk, you can practice. The other ones, except for the breathing technique, require dedicated time to practice. These past few days have been busy, so it's normal to neglect or favor one thing over another. Tsk! Looks like I'll have to take out the other ones to practice too. Just looking at the 'Basic Footwork' chapter, I'm sure the other things won't disappoint either!" Wu Ye Yu made up his mind and suddenly felt a surge of energy. He believed that the amount of energy he had now would be enough for a short period of time, so this was going to be a closed-door training session. Time to work hard!

  "Good day, young master!" Just as he passed the gate, Wu Ye Yu suddenly heard the greetings of the two guards, and a strange feeling arose in his heart. How did these two people suddenly become polite today? In the past, even if they just gave him a cold look when entering or leaving, that was already considered good treatment. Is the sun rising from the west today? He shook his head and continued walking inside.

  Along the way, Wu Ye Yu had experienced this several times. The servants and maids on the road either stood aside to let her pass or actively smiled and greeted her with fawning smiles that made Wu Ye Yu feel somewhat uneasy. There were also a few who usually cold-shouldered or mocked her, but their reactions were quite thought-provoking - as soon as they saw her from afar, they immediately changed direction and quickly left the scene.

  Although I really had the urge to beat them up, it was just an impulse and hadn't been put into action yet. Their reaction seemed a bit exaggerated too? My mind was filled with confusion. However, after careful consideration, I felt relieved. I reckon they were intimidated by me beating their master Wu Si Shao, who's probably still recovering from his injuries in bed. Naturally, he wouldn't have the ability to cause trouble for me now. The others, having lost their leader, softened up and decided to temporarily retreat, planning to settle scores after their master recovers.

  "Good for nothing!" Wu Yeyu muttered to himself, having roughly figured it out. He casually cursed and took the key from his pocket, unlocking the door and entering the small courtyard.

  After returning, Wu Yeyu tidied up her luggage and looked at herself in the ice mirror for a while. After cleaning up, she came to her mother's mourning hall and started sweeping with a small broom.

  Although it's been several days since he returned, the small mourning hall was still spotless. Wu Ye Yu hadn't slacked off and continued to follow Xiao Pangzi's previous habits, carefully sweeping the front and back for Dantai Mingyu, then gently wiping it with water, and finally drying it again.

  After burning incense, Wu Yeru took some wild fruits and vegetables he had obtained in the small forest as offerings. He had tasted them before and they were quite good, so he also brought some out for his mother to taste.

  Then, Wu Yeyu picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth, and began to softly recount his experiences over the past few days, from start to finish, without leaving out any details. For some more secretive matters, Wu Yeyu was afraid that someone might intentionally eavesdrop, so he silently recounted them in his heart, without holding anything back. He spoke of the hardships and joys, his own fears and comforts, without hiding anything, just like he was speaking to a confidant.

  After finishing, Wu Yeyu's heart also felt much lighter and his spirit relaxed. He knocked a few times on the door and then left the mourning hall. When he arrived in the courtyard, he poured out a batch of beautiful stones he had picked up from under the stream, about 100 or so pieces, with red, yellow, blue, and green colors, shining brightly in the sunlight. He took the orchid and grass he had obtained and used tools to dig a small hole, planting them.

  He waved his hand again, and a lot of water was drawn out from the well. His mind turned rapidly, and he saw that the water also changed instantly, slowly forming a transparent ice crystal aquarium about one person high. Under the sunlight, it looked exceptionally bright and clear. After filling it with water, he put in some ornamental fish, added some aquatic plants and pebbles, and a beautiful aquarium was formed instantly.

  "Hmm, great, I'll find an opportunity to get a small lotus seedling, that would be perfect!" Wu Yeyu thought.

  At this point, Wu Ye Yu's control over water had made significant progress. He could condense water into ice and maintain its shape for a long time without changing it. Therefore, he was not worried that the ice-made water tank would continuously emit cold air and dissolve or freeze the fish in the tank. After all, the so-called primary water control power was not that simple. Wu Ye Yu had also looked it up out of curiosity, and the energy points required for this skill were as high as 80 million! In the past, it would have been a huge sum of money for him, but he hadn't even checked the intermediate water control, although he had some idea in his heart that it wouldn't be less than 800 million. It seemed that when he drew the lottery earlier, his luck was absolutely against the sky.

  At this moment, the ice bucket is strictly speaking, its constituent material is still ice or water, but its nature is absolutely more like glass, with good stability and high quality. Of course, Wu Yeyu estimated that it's still a bit worse than bulletproof glass, if there's a gun, I estimate that a few bullets would penetrate, but it definitely won't shatter.

  "Hmm, maybe we can consider making some crafts or something. Even if it's just used as a bowl for eating, it's absolutely no problem. And on the mainland, it seems like there isn't any technology to produce glass yet? At least not in this region of human territory. Tsk! The only manufacturer? If we take it out to sell, it should be a fresh novelty too." Wu Yeyu supported his chin with his hand and continued to ponder the value of this thing.

  Ordinary yet not ordinary, ordinary yet not simple, similar to some jade and crystal things. In the homes of the wealthy and powerful, there are often decorations and tableware of this kind. However, the cost of these items is still there, and ordinary jade and crystal may not be very useful for cultivation, but making them into more valuable objects is also reasonable. Nevertheless, their production is limited.

  And even better things are not without, all kinds of gems and so on are absolutely more abundant than on Earth, but even so, there is absolutely no one who would be luxurious enough to use them to make a bowl or carve a plate, let alone such a large water tank ~ the cost is too high.

  "This is a great opportunity! If the sales channel is opened, it will definitely be a profitable business. More importantly, it's safe! At the beginning, when I didn't have the ability, I wouldn't worry too much about causing big trouble. After all, what kind of disaster could a few plates, bowls, and water jars cause? As for small troubles... Hehehe, as a young master at home, although my status is not high, I am still considered a member of a noble family, right? Whatever black pot there is, it's not mine to carry. Even small troubles wouldn't dare to come knocking on the door. As for the cost problem..." Wu Ye Yu looked at the well and then revealed a sly smile."

  Put this profitable thing aside for the time being. After all, it doesn't matter if you wait a few more days. This matter still needs to be carefully considered again by yourself.

  Shake your head, put it behind you and prepare to practice "Basic Muscle Mastery" first. Anyway, at the beginning, this thing is like radio gymnastics, from easy to difficult, with a total of 108 moves, and the difficulty level increases step by step. Even if you can't master something that's too hard now, there shouldn't be any problem with those simple ones in front, right?

  Wu Yeru recalled the demonstration actions in her mind and started practicing.

  Tiger Pounces on Half Kneel!

  At this moment, Wu Ye Yu's fists were like tiger claws pouncing forward, his right leg stepped forward to support, and his body also moved with it. His waist was arched, and then he slowly crouched down while keeping the posture, his back leg straightened, and gradually exerted force! More force! Still more force! Then, only the sound of "crack! crack! crunch!" could be heard, as his twisted spine made a faint noise, the force had reached its limit.

  The second style: Golden Monkey Gazing at the Moon!

  This move isn't difficult, Wu Yeru's right hand is raised high, in a pose that blocks the sun, his left leg takes a small step forward, and his right foot presses down on the ground with force. His body starts to lean back from the waist, his right hand following, until his head is upside down, his forehead parallel to the ground, while his shoulders are tightly contracted like a monkey's, slightly inward. The key to this move lies in the contraction of the shoulders and the downward pressure on the legs. After another burst of crackling sounds, Wu Yeru finally completed the second move.

  The third move, reversing heaven and earth!

  ……

  Half an hour later.

  Wu Yeru, relying on his unyielding and tireless spirit, which was willing to shed blood and sweat but not tears, finally managed to hold on until the twelfth move. At this moment, Wu Yeru's body was twisted and crawling on the ground, his face flushed red from being stifled, with sweat dripping down one drop at a time. His legs were tangled together as if they had been twisted by someone, with one hand propping up the ground and the other hand behind his back, looking extremely awkward. His entire body was drenched in sweat, and the smell of sweat was overwhelming, with a slightly pungent odor that made people's eyes water.

  This is the essence of this set of "Basic Muscle Mastery", which not only exercises control over the body, allowing oneself to flexibly control muscles, but also continuously discharges waste from the body during exercise, indirectly achieving the purpose of washing meridians and clearing collaterals. It has a bit of the flavor of the legendary Shaolin secret "_Easy Tendon Classic_", however, the "_Easy Tendon Classic_" is an unparalleled martial art that can wash meridians and clear collaterals through specific postures to produce internal power and true energy, whereas this thing is simply mastering the physical body, washing meridians and clearing collaterals is just a byproduct, and it's still far inferior in comparison.

  Just as Wu Yuer was gritting his teeth and persisting, a light and quick footsteps suddenly came from beside him, followed by a tender and crisp voice, "Huh? Fat brother, what are you doing on the ground?"