HBWnovel Chapter 588 The Branch of the All Things Return to One
Chapter 588 The Branch of the All Things Return to One
Chapter 588 The Branch of the All Things Return to One
Since they can infiltrate my most important circle of friends and appear in that photo in the future, they shouldn't be enemies.
So even though he could tell that the other party was following them, Meng Lang didn't immediately expose them. He leisurely hung behind them, watching their performance with great interest.
The little guy, who had just left the starting village, felt a bit numb.
Even if he got an S in the covert reconnaissance course, he couldn't withstand being constantly watched by the target while carrying out his mission.
The key issue is that he had no idea how he was exposed or where he had given himself away. At first, he was able to remain calm, but later he didn't even know whether to step with his left or right foot first, and he almost bumped into a telephone pole.
In the end, he could only flee in disarray under Meng Lang's amused gaze, disappearing into the gate of the Yipinju residential complex...
Hmm? Is it in the same neighborhood?
Xiaoyu had already noticed that something was wrong with the boy, so she covered her mouth with her hand and leaned closer.
"Uncle, are you an enemy?"
"It shouldn't be, but... it's necessary to investigate..."
Xiaoyu's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, as if a notification had flashed through her mind.
[Ding~ You have triggered a temporary mission from the organization—investigate the mysterious little boy!]
"Uncle, leave this to me! I might not be able to help with other things, but when it comes to school matters, I'm the local big shot!"
At her age, her curiosity is at its peak.
Since my last "study tour" with Meng Lang, I've seen mysterious bases, unknown creatures, and cutting-edge technology like brainwave helmets that you only see in movies...
It was like opening the door to a new world.
Xiaoyu said that she no longer has any interest in ordinary humans.
Aliens, time travelers, people from other worlds, superpowered individuals...aren't these much more interesting than ordinary humans?
And all of this... is within the organization!
She is now desperate to gain Meng Lang's approval and be promoted from "organizational reserve" to a full-fledged member.
Here comes the opportunity to boost your organization's contribution points!
She couldn't get involved in the adult world, but a little kid... even one who had just left the beginner village, was a piece of cake for her.
Meng Lang found it somewhat amusing; this little rascal was acting like a local bully...
However, seeing Xiaoyu's expectant and eager eyes, I couldn't bear to dampen the little one's enthusiasm.
Oh well, let's just consider it training for the next generation.
With Xiaoyu's current abilities, I don't need to worry too much about her safety. On the contrary, I should be worried about whether the school will be thrown into chaos...
"It's not that I can't hand it over to you, but you have to be careful with the way you do it. I don't want to be called to school by your homeroom teacher to stand at attention and get scolded again."
"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"
Watching Xiaoyu excitedly run into the residential area, Meng Lang smiled and shook his head.
Then he thought of the image of the aloof young man standing side by side with Xiaoyu, and couldn't help but touch his chin.
Hmm... Speaking of which, as the next generation of successors in the organization, it seems quite necessary to cultivate one's own team.
When the great battle is in full swing, we can't rely on these old folks with gray hair to fight it all.
The younger generation is the future of the organization!
Although Xiaoyu is exceptionally talented, even a hero needs three helpers, and even a brilliant strategist like Zhuge Liang needs three cobblers.
I didn't see any of the crown princes who were preparing to succeed to the throne around.
What do you mean by "junior tutor," "junior master," "junior guardian"... that's what you call professional.
Or maybe just...
Should Xiaoyu open a "Branch of the All Things Return to One" at school?
……
Meanwhile, 1103.
"Chi~"
The moment a spoonful of lard slides into the bottom of the pot, it sizzles with delight.
The slices of pork belly, with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, curled into golden waves in the hot oil, and the aroma of the slightly charred meat mixed with the fragrance of the oil suddenly rose up.
Next, the Erjingtiao chili peppers, cut into sections, are rolled into the pot. Their bright green skins wrinkle under the high temperature, releasing a spicy aroma with a grassy scent, which intertwines with the rich red oil of the fermented bean paste to create an irresistible fragrance.
The clattering of meat slices against the spatula, the crackling of chili peppers bursting, the sizzling of soy sauce being poured in—all these sounds, like a symphony, depict the essence of life…
"Snap!" Remove from heat and take off the pan.
As soon as the stir-fried pork with chili peppers was served on the plate, Yan Weiwei, whose mouth was already watering from the aroma, grabbed a piece of pork and stuffed it into her mouth.
Instantly, the fat melted between the teeth, overflowing with rich oil, while the lean meat fibers stubbornly retained their chewiness, and the chili pepper skin was crisp and the meat was soft, the spiciness slowly turning from the stinging sensation on the tip of the tongue to the sweet aftertaste in the throat.
The aroma of meat, soy sauce, and pepper explodes in your mouth—this is the most irresistible, gentle trap in a Hunan restaurant.
"Mmm~ Bright teeth~ Mmm~ Begonia, what good deeds did I do in my past life to have such a good best friend like you? In my next life, I will definitely repay your kindness..."
"Alright, stop flattering me. Help me take the dishes out. Eat if you're hungry. Xiaoyu and the others should be back soon," Lin Haitang said with a helpless smile.
Sometimes she really felt like she was raising three children...
As I carried the last dish out of the kitchen, I saw Yan Weiwei eagerly stuffing meat into her bowl while showing off her Wuchang rice.
Yan Weiwei has been running very diligently on the training field lately, and sometimes she complains of being hungry before mealtime.
Lin Haitang no longer has a part-time job, and even when she goes to work, the "Head of the Disciplinary Hall" helps her organize materials, which greatly reduces her workload.
In addition, Meng Lang and Xiao Yu have been acting mysteriously lately, going to Gao Yuan's place for classes and going on study tours, so the responsibility of being the head of logistics naturally fell on her shoulders.
So during this period, Lin Haitang tried to leave work as early as possible and start cooking as soon as she got home.
This made a certain foodie extremely happy.
"Slow down, no one's going to take it from you."
“It wasn’t like that before, but it’s hard to say now…” Yan Weiwei muttered, her cheeks puffed out.
Needless to say, Meng Lang, this grown man, suddenly becomes a starving ghost from time to time, and recently even Xiao Yu has started to eat a lot more.
With her being a master of internal energy, the four of them sometimes had to eat the food of seven or eight people.
She didn't know why before, but after using the Transformation Power Experience Card once, she completely understood what the conservation of energy meant.
A single technique with three transformations (pseudo) would eat an ordinary family out of house and home.
That's why they say the poor are scholars, the rich are warriors...
"That's true. With you three good-for-nothings around, even the mice would be worried when they see our rice jar." Lin Haitang thought of this and couldn't help but laugh.
"Luckily, there's my Begonia here, and um~ and my favorite Dongpo pork, ooh..."
While eating to fill her stomach, Yan Weiwei glanced at the dishes on the table and suddenly felt a little puzzled.
"By the way, Haitang, I've been so busy filling my stomach these past few days that I didn't realize that the dishes you've been making lately seem to be all my favorites?"
Lin Haitang's eyes darted away for a moment. "What? You don't like it when I make your favorite food?"
Could she call this a "post-marriage syndrome," wanting to compensate for it from time to time?
"It's not that I don't like it, it's just..."
I'm just worried that I won't be able to eat it anymore...
Previously, the only reason she convinced herself to stay here was to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts.
Now, I have obtained "Overclocking Manual 2.0", tried the overclocking potion once, and know the secret of neutralizing energy.
Gaining experience points was no longer of much use to her; she would rely more on her own understanding and exploration of that magical realm...
Hmm! Perhaps there's also that magical potion.
However, given Meng Lang's tone of sending a whole truckload at a time, it shouldn't be a problem if I just asked him to send me a few bottles by express delivery.
Therefore, I have no reason to stay here anymore...
As Yan Weiwei pondered this, she suddenly felt a pang of melancholy, and the food in her mouth lost its flavor.
Lin Haitang keenly noticed the change in Yan Weiwei's emotions.
"Weiwei, are you... hiding something from me?"
Since winning the bet, Yan Weiwei hasn't seemed very happy. She's been practicing even harder every day, though she still has that carefree look on her face.
However, Lin Haitang, who knew her well, could vaguely sense that the other woman seemed to have something on her mind...
"Is it about Old Master Yan...?"
"No! Nonsense! That's not true!"
Yan Weiwei quickly denied it three times, feeling guilty and thinking that old man Yan Feng had leaked the secret.
"That old man didn't say anything to you, did he?"
"No……"
Seeing the nervous look in the other person's eyes, Lin Haitang knew that this matter was probably related to Yan Feng.
“Actually, if Grandpa Yan has any requests, you can just tell us. Although Meng Lang seems unreliable most of the time, he can almost always solve problems. If we ask him for help, he definitely won’t refuse.”
What kind of help do you need? Help me have babies?
Such an absurd request, even if you agree, Haitang, I would never agree!
"Haitang, stop talking! That old guy is just tired of living. Once I break through to the Transformation Realm, I'll break his bones!" Yan Weiwei said through gritted teeth.
The idea of offering a large sum of money to have a child only flashed through my mind briefly.
Not to mention that she would never do anything to betray Lin Haitang, just the thought of asking Meng Lang for that was enough to make her feel so ashamed she wanted to explode on the spot.
Sure enough, to prevent Haitang and the others from finding out about this, it was best to just silence that old guy...
Just as Yan Weiwei was gritting her teeth and almost cracking the white porcelain bowl in her hand, an untimely cell phone ringtone suddenly sounded.
Love and hate are but a fleeting moment; raising a cup to the moon, my emotions soar to the heavens. Love and hate are both boundless; I ask you, when will you find love again...?
"Hello! Who is it!"
However, just a second ago, Yan Weiwei was full of murderous intent, but the next second she suddenly shuddered.
Surprise, doubt, confusion, bewilderment...
A multitude of emotions flashed through his eyes, and he stood there stunned for a moment.
slap~
My phone fell on the table.
……
As Xiaoyu and Menglang stepped out of the elevator, they saw Lin Haitang and Yan Weiwei, two goddesses, running out of the room looking somewhat flustered.
"Huh? What happened?"
Meng Lang's heart tightened, and he almost wanted to turn on the overclocking mode immediately.
It's no wonder he reacted instinctively. After all, his group of friends and family had been almost wiped out that afternoon. Seeing Yan Weiwei, who was usually fearless, looking completely lost, he thought the Night Demons had attacked.
However, Lin Haitang's words left him stunned.
"Hurry, to the hospital, something's happened to Grandpa Yan..."
"what?!"
……
"Look here, and here, there are intracranial tumors larger than 3 centimeters, with obvious signs of metastasis, and they've already started compressing nerves... That's why the patient suddenly fell into a coma without warning..."
Everyone fell silent as they looked at the brain CT scan in the doctor's hand.
Yan Weiwei stared blankly at the shadows on the image, her mind a jumbled mess.
How could this be? The old man is usually so healthy; he rarely even catches a cold or fever. How could this be...?
Like Yan Weiwei, Meng Lang was also in a state of confusion.
How could this be? The book didn't mention anything like this.
Could this be the reason why Yan Weiwei suddenly left and Yan Feng suddenly adopted a child?
Indeed, if Yan Feng doesn't have much time, Yan Weiwei will definitely have to go back and prepare to take over the family business.
Moreover, since he had no children of his own, it was perfectly reasonable for him to adopt a child to make the old man happy before he passed away.
Aside from the fact that the adopted child was a girl, which is a bit unbelievable, it makes perfect sense logically...
But... why does a brain tumor suddenly appear in the next episode when something that didn't happen in the previous episode?
Is it possible for a tumor to appear and disappear in every episode?
It couldn't possibly have been blown into my brain by my butterfly wings, could it?
Well... it's not that there aren't such cases. For example, my own stomach cancer hasn't made an appearance for a long time. You could say that the butterfly's wings perfectly flapped it away.
Thinking about it carefully, the only thing I did during this period that affected Grandpa Yan was probably giving Yan Weiwei that overclocking potion.
Could it be that Old Master Yan got so excited when he saw his daughter break through to the Transformation Realm that his brain went haywire?
But I've only ever heard of people having strokes from excitement, never of people developing tumors from excitement.
And it's only been a few days, and it's gone from nothing to three centimeters...
Did this tumor grow by consuming hormones?
Tumor: "..."
(End of this chapter)