In the city, setting off firecrackers was prohibited. Han Dad hung a string of electronic firecrackers at the door. After listening to the crackling sounds for a few minutes, he finally turned off the power and joined Mom Han and Hanno for a reunion dinner.
Han Dad raised his glass filled with red wine. "Come on, let's have a toast. May our family have a smooth and healthy year ahead."
Mom Han and Hanno immediately lifted their glasses. Mom Han glanced at her daughter and pointedly said, "It would be best if we could add another member to the family."
Hanno pretended not to hear Mom Han's words and offered her own blessing instead. "Wishing Dad and Mom good health, and may I strike it rich next year."
Mom Han shot her a look. "Make sure to buy more lottery tickets on New Year's Day and see if you can win some money."
The reunion dinner lasted over an hour. Later, the family sat together chatting until it was almost eight o'clock. It was time for the annual Spring Festival Gala. Hanno watched with her parents for a while, but it was the same old routine—some new ideas but nothing spectacular. After a short time, she returned to her room. Han Dad and Mom Han had no intention of staying up late either; they planned to watch a little longer before heading to bed since they could always catch the replay tomorrow.
Back in her room, Hanno noticed the pile of items stacked inside. She began tossing them one by one into the Porcelain Jar. As she watched them disappear, she didn't notice that when the Porcelain Jar consumed these items, two flashes of red and blue light quickly flickered at the bottom of the jar. Thus, she remained unaware that the Porcelain Jar did not merely connect to another world; during major festive occasions, the whimsical Mr. Porcelain Jar would also host an event called "Gift Delivery through Time Tunnel on Festive Days."
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In the world of Chu Liuxiang
The desert sun beat down mercilessly, sapping all energy from those exposed to its rays. Travelers suffering from thirst were particularly affected by the scorching heat.
After all their water bags had been pierced by poisonous darts, only one bag of drinkable water remained for five grown men—a mere drop in the bucket. No matter how much they tried to conserve it, they were running out fast. Although Chu Liuxiang usually maintained hope in life, he felt anxious at this moment. If they couldn’t find a living oasis soon, all five of them might perish in this desert. He felt guilty; Hu Tiehua, Ji Bingyan, Pan, and Shituo had entered this vast desert to help him. If they all died here, even if he survived, he would never find peace.
The sun blazed overhead, making everyone feel as if they were about to burst into flames. Even a slight breeze would have been welcome to alleviate their discomfort. Unfortunately, there was no wind—only silence except for the faint rustling of sand as they walked. Despair spread among the group.
Suddenly—
"Hey! Which bastard hit me?" Hu Tiehua exclaimed as he covered his swollen head with his hand, cursing angrily. His voice sounded weaker than usual.
No one paid him any mind; the other four focused their attention on an object beside him.
"Is that a glass jar? It looks more exquisite than ordinary glass; it must be worth quite a bit," Ji Bingyan remarked as his eyes lit up at the sight of potential wealth.
"Is there water in the bucket?" Pan asked cautiously.
Without a word, Chu Liuxiang leaped over to Hu Tiehua's side, picked up the plastic bucket, and quickly opened the lid with cleverness. He dipped his finger into the water and tasted it. After a moment, he happily announced to the others, "It's water, not poisonous, although there's some vegetable oil mixed in."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone gathered around. Hu Tiehua, confident since he was right next to Chu Liuxiang, snatched the bucket and began gulping down the water. Of course, he was somewhat restrained; after a few swigs, he passed the plastic bucket to Ji Bingyan.
Once everyone had taken a drink, there was still two-thirds of the water left in the bucket. Ji Bingyan carefully stored it away. At this point, they began to discuss the origin of the bucket.
"The bucket must have fallen from above; it’s a gift from the gods," Pan said with a face full of reverence and gratitude.
Hu Tiehua scoffed, "Where are there any gods in this world?"
Ji Bingyan glared at him with her dead fish eyes. "There’s no one else around us, and it fell down from above. If it wasn't given to us by the gods, then how did it come here?"
Hu Tiehua remained stubborn. "If it really was a gift from the gods, they should know that we’re not just lacking water but also food. Why didn’t they drop some food down for us?"
Suddenly, a bag of frozen dumplings, several packs of instant noodles, and another bucket of water landed on Hu Tiehua's head.
Hu Tiehua chewed on a dumpling and swallowed it. "Raw—this tastes terrible!"
Chu Liuxiang: "……"
Ji Bingyan: "……"
Pan: "……"
Stone Camel: "??"
Chu Liuxiang patted Hu Tiehua on the shoulder. "Old Hu, remember that there are spirits three feet above you; be careful with your words from now on."
Hu Tiehua: Σ(°△°|||)︴My world view has been completely overturned. At night, the scorching heat in the desert has faded away and turned extremely Cold. Several people gathered around the fire, feeling more comfortable than Bai. There was a jar hanging on the fire, and the gurgling fragrance coming out of it made the mouths of those around the fire water. What are the characteristics of instant noodles? That means it smells particularly good. Don't read the wisdom of people in books and ancient people, especially Chu Xiang Shuai, a winner in life with the aura of the protagonist, he unpacked instant noodles and ham sausages in a few seconds, and knew the correct way to make instant noodles and ham sausages. . Now there are instant noodles, sliced ham sausages and dumplings cooked in the jar, and each of them is chewing a ham sausage in his hand. "This thing called ham sausage is very delicious." Hu Tiehua was extremely satisfied with the meal. Ji Bingyan After taking a bite, he kept staring at the pink ham sausage. Chu Liuxiang couldn't help but ask him: "Iron Rooster, why don't you eat it? What are you doing?" Ji Bingyan said: "I I’m studying how to make this thing. Such portable and delicious food will definitely make money.” Hu Tiehua cut and said: “Iron Rooster, you have fallen into the eyes of money.” Chu Liuxiang asked. : "Has the research been completed?" Ji Bingyan was too lazy to bother with Hu Tiehua and only answered Chu Liuxiang's question: "It's a bit interesting." Pan Chuliu took a sip of saliva: "It's edible. "ChuLiuxiang: "You should be able to eat it." So, the five of them had the most delicious meal since entering the desert. There was water and food. When they arrived at the oasis where Kucha King and Pipa Princess were, they were still refreshed and not as embarrassed as in the original work. ……………… Laughing Proudlyworld. "One day, daddy and I will restore the prestige of Fortune Guard Agency. A man must set his feet on his feet and be a beggar rather than a thief."
Lin Pingzhi, even when starving, would never steal longans from someone else's tree. Such a steadfast child was rare in the martial world. Lian Yilin had casually taken a watermelon from a farmer's field to share with Linghu Chong. A youth with such upright morals was indeed hard to come by, yet he was later forced by various hypocrites into becoming a psychologically twisted deviant.
As he passed through a village, Lin Pingzhi endured humiliation and managed to get a corn cob from a rough peasant woman. While gnawing on it, he reminded himself, "To save my father and mother, to avenge this great grievance, and to restore the Fortune Guard Agency, I must endure countless hardships. No matter how humiliating or difficult the situation, I must grit my teeth and bear it. What does it matter if I am humiliated by this country woman?"
Suddenly, he heard a noise above him. Looking up, something fell and hit him on the head.
It hurt a bit, but compared to the pain of being beaten by members of the Qingcheng Sect, it was nothing. Lin Pingzhi shook his head and looked down at what had fallen on him. Instant noodles? A sausage? What was it?
Not as clever as Chu Xiang Shuai, Lin Pingzhi took some time to figure out that these were food items and how to eat them. With food in hand, he no longer needed to beg.
Lin Pingzhi bowed in gratitude for the blessing from the divine. What kind of blessing could this be? There was no one around, no high mountains or anything like that; so who had thrown these things at him? Moreover, the packaging of the instant noodles and sausage was so strange yet exquisite; the material was something he had never seen or heard of before, clearly not from the Mortal Realm.
After expressing his thanks to the divine, Lin Pingzhi reached for a piece of white paper that had fallen along with the food. The paper had writing on it; at the top was inscribed "Nine Yin Manual," followed by its contents:
"The principle is to reduce excess and supplement deficiency; thus, emptiness overcomes fullness, and deficiency overcomes excess. Its meaning is broad, its reasoning profound, its essence deep. The manifestations of earth are divided; the signs of yin and yang are arranged; the causes of change are expressed; the signs of life and death are evident. Without planning, traces are naturally similar; without restriction, light and dark connect harmoniously. Examine its words carefully; verify its matters without error; it can truly be called the root of ultimate truth and the beginning of life..."
"Inner Power Heart Method: The first secret states: At the four cardinal times of zi (rat), wu (horse), mao (rabbit), and you (rooster), return energy to the dantian while pushing forward with both palms. Face north with your back south towards the plate; let your intention follow both palms moving inward. Focus your intention on the dantian as one yang moves; draw back left and right while joining palms together at your chest in prayer position, allowing true energy to circulate within. Energy flows through Ren and Du meridians, warming the dantian like an incense stick. Speed should align with thirty-six; Nine Yin Divine Skill's first level..."
The entire Inner Power Heart Method is divided into five levels. Following this were external skill training methods: Horizontal Movement, Spiral Nine Shadows, Left-Right Shifting—these are not for mere talk but can deceive enemies through energy movement to create nine illusions; this is a high-level lightness skill training method. Ghostly Winds from Hell belong to sound wave techniques that harm through sound and seek souls through sound; they can also manifest energy through sound waves with unmatched power—its sound like hellish wails brings chilling winds that cause enemies to retreat involuntarily.
Soul Shifting Techniques, Heart Crushing Palm, Nine Yin Divine Claw, White Python Whip techniques...
Lin Pingzhi's eyes widened more and more as he read on. Although his martial skills were lacking, coming from a martial arts family gave him some insight into recognizing that the Nine Yin Manual was an exceptionally advanced martial arts classic. Indeed, it was a divine gift—naturally extraordinary. As long as he practiced the techniques of the Nine Yin Manual well, he would surely be able to rescue his parents and restore the Fortune Guard Agency!
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