Starting with photographic memory, I've worked my way up to become a martial arts immortal.

An empty space in the corner of the outer courtyard.

The two figures suddenly separated and reunited.

Liang Shen took a few steps back and sat down on the ground, while Jiang Yuan took a few quick steps and stretched out his right hand.

"I lost."

Liang Shen grasped Jiang Yuan's hand, stood up, and said dejectedly.

"Just lucky." A fleeting smile crossed Jiang Yuan's lips.

At the beginning, there was a big gap in strength between him and Liang Shen. He could barely exchange a few moves with Liang Shen by racking his brains to come up with a solution.

Later, he improved rapidly and was able to fight him to a standstill. However, this Tortoise Fist had strong defense and even stronger endurance, and he always had to admit defeat due to exhaustion.

Now that he had finally broken through Liang Shen's shell, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

"My master said I am suited to the Tortoise Form Fist, and that I can use this fist technique to defeat a stronger enemy. Junior Brother Jiang's strength has far surpassed mine."

Jiang Yuan shook his head. "I noticed that your fist technique wasn't as steady as usual, which is why I seized the opportunity. Are you still worried about what happened this morning?"

Liang Shen said in a low voice, "Yu Heng and I entered the martial arts school at the same time. I saw him successfully break through to the Ming Jin level, while I haven't even figured it out yet. I'm really getting anxious."

"The progress in practicing Gui Xing Quan is usually slower. As long as you keep working hard at your own pace, you will definitely be able to break through to Ming Jin," Jiang Yuan comforted him.

Liang Shen scratched his head and grinned sheepishly, "Thank you for your kind words, Junior Brother."

"Shall we play a few more rounds?" Jiang Yuan asked with a smile.

"good!"

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It was already late when Jiang Yuan was almost home.

Unless something comes up and he is delayed, he usually gets home before dark, without fail.

He was still pondering the insights he gained from sparring with Liang Shen today when he arrived at his doorstep and saw two people talking to each other.

"My son Xiaoyuan is back," Li Guihua said.

"Mom, Aunt Liu," Jiang Yuan greeted politely, "What are you chatting about? You're laughing so happily."

"Xiaoyun, you've come at the right time. Let me tell you something..." Before Aunt Liu could finish speaking, a childish voice came from behind her.

"Grandma, Yueyue is hungry."

Just then, a thin little girl poked her head out from next door and skipped over.

"Oh my darling, slow down, don't fall!" Aunt Liu rushed over and picked her up.

The little girl blinked her bright, sparkling eyes and said in a spoiled tone, "Grandma, Yueyue is hungry."

"Yueyue is hungry, Grandma will go and make you something to eat." Aunt Liu gently nudged Yueyue's stomach with her head, which made Yueyue giggle.

Jiang Yuan walked over, looked at the adorable little girl, and smiled, "Yueyue, do you still recognize me?"

The little girl blinked her big eyes, then suddenly turned her head shyly and buried her face in Aunt Liu's shoulder.

"Oh, my Yueyue is shy, isn't she? Quickly call him Brother Jiang Yuan." Aunt Liu laughed and bounced the little girl on her shoulder.

Jiang Yuan held his breath and concentrated, and then heard a sweet voice enter his ear.

"Brother Jiang Yuan."

"Okay!" Jiang Yuan replied happily, affectionately patting her head. "Wait a minute, brother will get you something delicious."

He turned and went inside, put down his bundle, and took out a candied hawthorn from it.

These candied hawthorns were originally intended for Wei Chong, but I don't know if he's been fed too much lately, because he doesn't want to eat them!

Jiang Yuan sighed inwardly that he had set a bad precedent, and simply stuffed it into his package and brought it back.

Yueyue's background is also pitiful. Her mother married into a rural family that was not well-off. Later, when they had more children, they were recently sent to be raised by Aunt Liu.

Aunt Liu has lived alone in the city for many years, which she accepts with ease, and treats Yueyue like a treasure every day.

"Yueyue, here!" Jiang Yuan quickly returned and handed over the candied hawthorn.

The little girl couldn't take her eyes off the candied hawthorns, her mouth watering.

But she didn't reach out to take it; instead, she shook her head.

"What's wrong? Don't you want to eat?" Jiang Yuan asked.

The little girl stared intently at the candied hawthorn in Jiang Yuan's hand and said, "Grandma said that Yueyue can't eat things given by strangers."

"You're quite vigilant. Your brother Jiang Yuan isn't an outsider. Here you go," Jiang Yuan said with a smile.

The little girl still wouldn't take it, but looked at Aunt Liu with questioning eyes.

Aunt Liu chuckled awkwardly, "How could I possibly accept this?"

"Aunt Liu, we're all neighbors, no need to be so polite." Jiang Yuan stuffed the candied hawthorn into Yueyue's hand without saying a word.

"Since it was given to you by Brother Jiang Yuan, you should eat it." Aunt Liu smiled and shook the little one in her arms.

Yueyue said sweetly, "Okay, thank you, Brother Jiang Yuan."

"You're welcome."

Jiang Yuan gently pinched Yueyue's smooth little face before parting ways with the two.

inside the house.

Jiang Yuan sat in front of the stove, preparing medicine for his mother.

Some time ago, he secretly took his mother to see a doctor and got a new prescription. After taking care of her for some time, his mother's condition has improved a lot.

Taking advantage of this moment, Jiang Yuan took out a book and started reading.

He went to Chengfeng Bookstore several more times these days, but the doors were still tightly closed. He told his master that there were still no clues.

Jiang Yuan felt somewhat worried and regretful. The specially prepared gift could only be hidden away, as it would have a bad influence if others saw it.

[Study experience points +1]

……

After serving his mother her medicine, Jiang Yuan changed to a ceramic pot and began brewing his own. He knew that the tonic soup would take a hundred days to lose its effect. Since receiving the prescription, he hadn't slacked off for a single day, diligently brewing and drinking the medicine daily.

Although he no longer felt the stinging sensation when practicing, there might be some hidden injuries that he couldn't detect, so he couldn't be careless at all.

"Xiao Yuan, do you think Aunt Liu's Yueyue is cute?" Li Guihua asked suddenly as she was doing needlework by the bed.

"So cute," Jiang Yuan said, his eyes fixed on the book, without looking up.

Li Guihua's face lit up with joy. "Would you like one?"

Jiang Yuan was terrified upon hearing this. "Mother, we can't have such thoughts. No matter how good someone else's child is, we can't take him away."

"What are you talking about!" Li Guihua roared. "You're not getting any younger, it's time you got married and had some kids!"

Jiang Yuan gently touched his chest, "So that's how it is, Mother, you scared me!"

"Stop giving me that nonsense. Did you even hear what I said?"

"Okay!"

Li Guihua angrily threw the needle and thread into the bamboo basket, walked over to Jiang Yuan, and grabbed his ear.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch," Jiang Yuan begged for mercy repeatedly.

"I'm still young, what kind of wife am I going to get married!"

"What do you mean 'little'? You were already here when your dad was your age!"

"And the son of that family over there, he's clearly a year younger than you, but his kid's old enough to run errands!"

Li Guihua continued to give examples, attempting to influence her son with the experiences of others.

Jiang Yuan let out a breath and said slowly, "Does that child resemble his family's offspring?"

Li Guihua froze upon hearing this, her arm hanging limply at her side.

She slowly moved to the bed and sighed deeply.

"well……"