Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 58 Happy New Year (Fourth Update)
On December 30th, most industries closed for the holiday. Only some public service industries continued to operate.

For example, trains are at their busiest time of the year.

Gao Wu stood at the exit, using his strength to separate himself from the crowd of people waiting to pick up passengers and the taxi drivers vying for fares, and stood at the very front.

He wouldn't normally compete with others for these things, but since Sister Jun is home on holiday today, he won't be polite.

Shang Qingjun spotted Gao Wu from afar. Her younger brother was a head taller than the others, and his slender, upright figure stood out from the crowd. His loose, casual blue and white school uniform was even more eye-catching. Moreover, Gao Wu was carrying a sword on his back.

"Sister Jun," Gao Wu also saw Shang Qingjun. She was wearing a black down jacket that went past her knees, a white fur hat, pulling a large suitcase, and wearing a black mask, revealing only a pair of gentle and bright eyes.

As soon as Shang Qingjun came out of the exit, Gao Wu immediately parted the crowd and took the suitcase from her hands, saying, "I'll take it."

Shang Qingjun carefully looked Gao Wu up and down. She gestured with her hand to indicate the height difference between herself and Gao Wu, which was about 20 centimeters.

Not only that, Gao Wu's facial features have become more defined and strong, exuding a heroic spirit between his brows, and his appearance has improved significantly. Her younger brother has really grown up!

Her bright eyes were full of relief and joy: "You've grown taller, stronger, and even more handsome!"

"Hehe, eat and sleep like a madman and you'll have no worries, and your health will naturally be good!" Gao Wu chuckled.

Shang Qingjun didn't laugh. She spoke softly, with a touch of heartache, "Martial arts have no luck; you reap what you sow. You must have suffered a lot..."

Gao Wu's smile froze. Others only saw his daily progress and growing strength, but only Shang Qingjun would think about how much suffering he had endured for it.

He then smiled even more brightly: "Luckily, Sister Jun cares about me!"

"You always have such a sharp tongue."

Shang Qingjun chuckled and patted Gao Wu's chest; this younger brother always made inappropriate jokes...

The station was six or seven kilometers away from their home. Shang Qingjun originally said that the two of them could walk back, since they were both advanced martial artists and didn't care about the distance.

Gao Wu, who was about to make a fortune, refused. He resolutely found a taxi and accepted the driver's offer of thirty yuan.

Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and none of the taxis still out working today are using their meters. This will continue for the next twenty days.

Shang Qingjun is gentle by nature. She doesn't approve of wasting money, but she won't refuse Gao Wu's kindness, as that would be too disappointing.

Back at the old house, the old man was very happy to see Shang Qingjun, after all, he hadn't seen his child for several months.

Gao Wu had already bought all sorts of ingredients, and the beef ribs from the red-scaled cattle had been stewing in a pot since morning. All the other ingredients were also chopped and ready to use.

He cooked, and Shang Qingjun helped him. Soon, they had prepared a sumptuous meal.

"You've struck it rich!" Shang Qingjun looked at the many otherworldly ingredients and estimated that this meal would cost at least tens of thousands of yuan.

The old man has always been frugal; even when he's happy, he can't be this extravagant.

It must have been Gao Wu who paid for it. She didn't want to spoil the mood, but Gao Wu was at a crucial stage, and spending money like this was too wasteful.

"Yeah, I'm rich, haha..." Gao Wu couldn't help but show a smug smile when he talked about it.

Shang Qingjun knew that Gao Wu had tens of thousands of yuan. She had only asked casually, but she didn't expect that Gao Wu seemed to actually have money. She then looked at Gao Wu with some concern.

"I'll have a good talk with you after we finish eating." Of course, Gao Wu wanted to share this happy news with Shang Qingjun.

On New Year's Eve, the old man was in a good mood and made an exception to have a couple of drinks. He also had Shang Qingjun and Gao Wu drink a couple of small cups with him.

The old man wasn't in good health; he got dizzy after drinking a little and went to rest. Gao Wu and Shang Qingjun were left to clean up the mess.

After tidying up the table, Gao Wu and Shang Qingjun sat on the sofa. The large screen TV in front of them was playing cheerful music, and the screen showed festive scenes of people celebrating the New Year in various places... This was the unique atmosphere of the New Year.

Without this, the festive atmosphere of the New Year would be halved.

At these times, Gao Wu would feel extremely relaxed, both physically and mentally.

It's not just because of the rest, the delicious food, or the family reunion; it's also the unique joy and peace of the Lunar New Year that truly soothes his soul.

Lying lazily on the sofa, Gao Wu showed Shang Qingjun the numbers in his bank account, and Shang Qingjun was also shocked: "Where did so much money come from?"

Her main concern was that Gao Wu might be scammed or go astray. Gao Wu was only a high-level martial artist; under normal circumstances, it was impossible for him to earn so much money in such a short time!
Gao Wu grinned and said, "I have a good friend whose family is very wealthy. Her father is willing to financially support me."

"Hmm?" Shang Qingjun was a little puzzled. "Why?" She had been in charge of managing the family's expenses since she was fifteen, and knew how hard it was to earn money. After entering Anjing University and witnessing the prosperity of Anjing, she understood the magic of money even more.

This isn't a few thousand or tens of thousands, it's millions. Even the wealthiest person wouldn't easily give away so much money.

"Actually, it's for my sparring fee..." Gao Wu briefly explained the situation, omitting the part about how he and Song Mingyue conspired to swindle money.

"Are all rich people this capricious?" Shang Qingjun asked in surprise, but she believed Gao Wu wouldn't lie to her.

Since the other party is the Song family, the top-tier family in Beizhou, it's reasonable for them to have such a move. She just couldn't understand their thought process.

Just as Shang Qingjun was about to say something, her phone beeped with a text message. She took it out and glanced at it, only to find that someone had transferred 500,000 yuan to her.

She looked at Gao Wu helplessly: "What, you have too much money and nowhere to put it?"

Gao Wu said with a smile, "We sisters share both good times and bad!"

"I'm not going to follow the path of martial arts. The scholarship is enough for me. Giving it to me won't do me any good." Shang Qingjun shook her head slightly. She also liked exquisite jewelry, high-end clothes, and all kinds of delicious food, but she wouldn't pursue these external things.

For her, learning knowledge is the foundation of self-improvement. As long as she continues to strive upwards, she will naturally acquire various external resources. Gao Wu follows the path of a martial artist, requiring various nutritional supplements and resources; a few million is not a large sum for him.

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket. I'm in a bit of trouble now..." Gao Wu's smile faded, and Huang Hai and the other demon god followers stared at him. Although Song Mingyue was helping him, they still had to guard against any unexpected events.

He and Sister Jun were close, so he naturally couldn't keep such an important matter from her.

It concerns Huang Hai; if Sister Jun didn't know the actual situation, she might make a misjudgment. Even the old man, Gao Wu, had already made it clear.

The old man came from the Aurora Legion, and although his level was far below Song Chunqiu's, he knew that Song Chunqiu was extremely capable. Since Song Chunqiu was in charge of this matter, he could rest assured.

Shang Qingjun remained silent. She knew about Gao Wu's killing of the demon god's followers and had been quite anxious and worried about it. She hadn't expected the situation inside to be so complex and dangerous…

Gao Wu didn't want to dwell on these troublesome matters. He took out a brand-new, beautifully packaged box from under the sofa cushion and handed it to Shang Qingjun: "A gift!"

A brand new, top-of-the-line Panda White Cloud edition costs over ten thousand yuan. There's also a top-of-the-line laptop from the same brand, costing over twenty thousand yuan. If it weren't for Song Yunhe's sponsorship of several million yuan, Gao Wu really wouldn't have been willing to buy such expensive gifts.

Shang Qingjun smiled, gently stroked Gao Wu's cheek, and said softly, "Thank you, I like it very much."

She took a watch out of her pocket and put it on Gao Wu's wrist, saying, "I also bought you a gift."

The round dial has an octagonal outer frame, a thick woven fiber strap, and a blue dragon swimming erratically on the dial, which is very beautiful.

This Azure Dragon sports watch also costs over ten thousand yuan. Shang Qingjun saved up and saved money, plus the five thousand yuan Gao Wu gave him, to afford it.

"Thank you, Sister Jun!" Gao Wu was very pleased and happily hugged Shang Qingjun.

The soft, fragrant embrace reminded Gao Wu of the past, when he had suffered a great change. Although he had awakened his past life wisdom and obtained the Book of Immeasurable Merit, he was extremely frustrated and heartbroken.

Back then, Shang Qingjun was always there for him, holding his hand, putting her arm around him with her soft shoulders, and comforting him with the gentlest words.

In fact, Shang Qingjun also lost her father in the anomaly and was in the most difficult and sad time. However, she was still able to use her kindness and gentleness to protect him, which gave him comfort and helped him find a true connection with the world.

Whenever he thinks about these things, Gao Wu feels that he was too naive, and he is also extremely grateful for Shang Qingjun's gentle care.

He respected the old man, but there was always a lack of closeness. Shang Qingjun was his closest person. Song Mingyue, well, was his best friend. The two were not the same.

At midnight, the New Year's bell rang on the television, firecrackers crackled and fireworks soared outside, their light illuminating the deep night sky. The clamor broke the winter's chill and silence, and the smell of gunpowder drifted into every household on the wind.

Gao Wu and Shang Qingjun set off a long string of firecrackers in the courtyard, while the old man stood on the steps watching quietly.

Looking at the thousands of lights illuminating the night sky, Shang Qingjun said, "May we all be healthy and well in the new year, and may everything go smoothly."

Gao Wu, mimicking Shang Qingjun, expressed his wish: "I hope for peace in the world, a beautiful life for humanity, and that we are all well..."

Just then, a bright firework suddenly burst open, illuminating the world in a blanket of white light. Shang Qingjun turned her head and saw Gao Wu's handsome profile, noticing the seriousness on his face.

She held Gao Wu's hand with a touch of heartache, and Gao Wu also gripped Shang Qingjun's hand tightly.

Inside the Yunhu Mountain Villa, Song Mingyue watched the dazzling fireworks outside the window alone. For some reason, she suddenly thought of Gao Wu, and realized that Gao Wu must also be watching the fireworks, which instantly made her feel much better.

She picked up her phone and sent Gao Wu a message via Fetion: Happy New Year...

(End of this chapter)