He fell off a cliff but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance.

Sunlight filtered through the vines and leaves on the courtyard wall, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The roses in the yard were in full bloom, their pink and red petals still glistening with morning dew. The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and a subtle, ethereal quality. Zhang Bufan followed behind Ye Qingxue and Yue Ling'er, watching the two walk hand in hand, chatting and laughing, a gentle smile always on his lips. Having weathered the storms of the Ye family, he could now return home safely with his wife, accompanied by his beloved junior sister. This kind of life was something he had never dared to dream of when he was struggling in Pengcheng.

"Dad! Mom! We're back!" Zhang Bufan called out as soon as he stepped into the courtyard. The wooden door to the main room creaked open, and two familiar figures strode out. It was Zhang Bufan's parents, Zhang Jianguo and Xie Fenglian.

As soon as Xie Fenglian reached the eaves, her gaze fell on Ye Qingxue. Her slightly anxious expression was instantly replaced by surprise, and she quickened her pace, walking down the steps quickly. She grabbed Ye Qingxue's hand and said in a warm and affectionate tone, "Qingxue? Why did you come back with Bufan? Come on in and sit down! It's sunny outside, don't get sunburned."

Ye Qingxue, pulled by Xie Fenglian, felt the warmth from her palm and smiled gently, responding softly, "Mom, Bufan and I have come back to see you and Dad."

Zhang Guoqiang also stepped forward, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Zhang Bufan and Ye Qingxue. Seeing the two of them together, a hint of relief flashed in his cloudy eyes. He nodded to Ye Qingxue and said gently, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. Qingxue, come inside quickly, your mother was talking about you this morning."

Yue Ling'er stood aside, watching this scene with curiosity in her eyes. Having grown up in the Immortal Sword Sect, she rarely experienced such warmth within a mortal family. Seeing Zhang Bufan's parents so enthusiastic towards Ye Qingxue, she couldn't help but secretly tug at Zhang Bufan's sleeve and whisper, "Senior Brother, Uncle and Aunt seem to really like Sister Ye."

Zhang Bufan smiled and nodded, lowering his voice to reply, "Qingxue used to be my wife, and my parents have always liked her very much."

Xie Fenglian held Ye Qingxue's hand, scrutinizing her closely. The more she looked, the more satisfied she became, muttering to herself, "Qingxue, it's been over a year since I last saw you, and you've become even more beautiful. When Bufan went missing, you ran around helping to find out information. You're such a loyal and kind girl."

Speaking of the past, Xie Fenglian's tone was full of emotion. The elderly couple had always felt a deep regret when Zhang Bufan and Ye Qingxue divorced. In their eyes, Ye Qingxue was understanding, gentle, virtuous, beautiful, and kind—a rare and wonderful daughter-in-law. The core issue that led to their divorce was the child—after several years of marriage, Ye Qingxue had always been unwilling to have children. Zhang Bufan initially understood, but over time, conflicts inevitably arose, eventually escalating to the point of no return, leaving them with no choice but to separate.

Seeing the two return together, their manner intimate, Xie Fenglian already had some guesses in her mind. She took Ye Qingxue's hand and led her into the main room, instructing Zhang Guoqiang as they walked: "Old Zhang, quickly pour some water for Bufan and Qingxue, and wash and bring over the fruit we bought this morning. Oh, and Miss Ling'er, come in and sit down too."

Yue Ling'er quickly replied with a smile, "Thank you, Auntie."

The group entered the main room and sat down according to their status. Xie Fenglian, holding Ye Qingxue's hand, sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and chattered on about her recent situation, from daily life to work trivia, her concern evident in her tone. Zhang Guoqiang brought in washed fruit, poured tea for everyone, and then sat down next to Zhang Bufan.

Zhang Bufan picked up his teacup, took a sip, put it down, looked at his parents, and said earnestly, "Dad, Mom, Qingxue and I have remarried. I came back this time to tell you this and put your minds at ease."

"You remarried?" Xie Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang were both stunned, then their faces lit up with joyful smiles. Xie Fenglian excitedly grabbed Ye Qingxue's hand, her voice trembling slightly, "Really? Qingxue, you really remarried? That's wonderful! That's wonderful! I knew it was such a pity that you two separated when your relationship was so good."

Zhang Guoqiang nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of relief: "Good, good, it's good that you're remarried. From now on, you two should live a good life together, be tolerant and understanding of each other, and don't quarrel like before."

At this point, Zhang Guoqiang paused, looked at Ye Qingxue, and added sincerely, "Qingxue, we were a bit too hasty about having children in the past, which put a lot of pressure on you. Don't take it to heart. Don't worry too much about having children in the future. Just let nature take its course. Have children when you want to. We won't rush you anymore."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxue's cheeks flushed instantly, her eyes filled with shyness. She nodded gently, her voice barely audible: "Dad, Mom, thank you for your understanding. I'm currently in the foundational stage of cultivation. Once my cultivation is complete and stable, I'll consider having children."

"Cultivation?" Xie Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang exchanged a glance, their faces showing confusion. Although they knew their son had become extraordinary, capable of scaling walls and even bringing back magical silver fish and immortal peaches, their understanding of "cultivation" was still somewhat vague.

Seeing this, Zhang Bufan quickly explained, "Dad, Mom, cultivation is about practicing a special technique that can strengthen the body and prolong life. Qingxue has started cultivating now, and her health will only get better in the future, so you don't need to worry."

Upon hearing the words "extend lifespan," a flicker of surprise crossed Xie Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang's eyes, quickly replaced by relief. Having consumed the silver fish and immortal peaches left by Zhang Bufan during this time, their bodies had undergone tremendous changes, so they naturally believed their son's words. Xie Fenglian, holding Ye Qingxue's hand, beamed from ear to ear: "Cultivation is good, cultivation is good! As long as you're both well, that's more important than anything else."

Seeing his parents' joyful expressions, Zhang Bufan felt deeply gratified. He then took a closer look at them and was stunned. In just two days, the changes in his parents were even more pronounced than he had imagined. When he last left, his father, Zhang Guoqiang, had mostly gray hair and a somewhat hunched back; his mother, Xie Fenglian, had a face full of wrinkles and looked old and haggard. But now, his father's hair was more than half black, his previously hunched back was much straighter, and he looked energetic; his mother's wrinkles had faded considerably, her skin was rosy and radiant, and her eyes were bright—she looked like she was in her fifties, a full ten years younger than before.

"Dad, Mom, your bodies..." Zhang Bufan's eyes were filled with surprise as he subconsciously released his divine sense to envelop his parents' bodies. This examination made his heart skip a beat even more.

He clearly sensed that his parents' meridians were surprisingly wide, especially the Ren and Du meridians, the most crucial meridians in the human body, which had actually been opened on their own! It should be known that the Ren and Du meridians are the fundamental meridians in ordinary martial arts; an ordinary person might not be able to open them even after a lifetime of arduous practice. Yet his parents, who had never practiced any martial arts, had unknowingly opened their Ren and Du meridians. What shocked him even more was that there was a faint flow of internal energy in his parents' dantian area; although extremely thin, it was undeniably present.

"This...this is internal energy?" Zhang Bufan's heart was filled with shock. He instantly understood that this must be the effect of the silver fish and immortal peaches he had left behind before leaving. Both the silver fish and the immortal peaches were immortal objects containing pure spiritual energy. Although his parents did not have spiritual roots and could not absorb spiritual energy for cultivation, the energy contained in these immortal objects was subtly nourishing their bodies, not only improving their physique but also automatically opening up their Ren and Du meridians, thus generating internal energy.

Using spiritual items from the cultivation world to help mortals improve their physique and cultivate internal energy is simply a game-changer! Zhang Bufan sighed inwardly. For ordinary martial arts masters to open their Ren and Du meridians and cultivate internal energy, at least decades of arduous training, along with guidance from a renowned master and ample resources, are required. Yet his parents had easily achieved this simply by consuming some spiritual items. They were already considered martial arts masters, though they themselves were unaware of it.

"Bufan, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with our bodies?" Zhang Guoqiang noticed his son's unusual expression and asked nervously. During this time, he did feel much better. He was stronger. Before, he would get backaches and pains after doing even a little work, but now he could carry dozens of kilograms of things for miles without feeling tired. He just thought it was a normal effect of the silver fish and immortal peaches nourishing his body.

"No, no," Zhang Bufan quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, your health is not only fine, it couldn't be better. I just checked, and your Ren and Du meridians have opened up on their own, and you've even generated internal energy. You're already martial arts masters!"

"A martial arts master?" Zhang Guoqiang and Xie Fenglian were both stunned, their faces full of bewilderment. They were ordinary farmers who had spent their entire lives working in the fields and had never been exposed to any martial arts. They had only heard of terms like "Ren and Du meridians" and "internal strength" in martial arts dramas on TV, and never imagined that it would happen to them.

Yue Ling'er curiously joined in, blinking her big eyes, and said, "Wow! Uncle and Aunt are so amazing! After opening up the Ren and Du meridians, your martial arts will improve very quickly!"

Ye Qingxue smiled and explained, "Uncle, Aunt, what Bufan said is true. The Ren and Du meridians are key meridians in the human body. Once they are opened, not only will the body become stronger, but you can also cultivate martial arts. Now that you have internal energy in your bodies, with a little practice, you can become true martial arts masters, not only strengthening your bodies but also protecting yourself."

Listening to Ye Qingxue and Yue Ling'er's explanation, Zhang Guoqiang and Xie Fenglian gradually understood, their initial confusion slowly replaced by surprise. Zhang Guoqiang, in particular, had a gleam of excitement in his eyes. What man hasn't dreamed of being a martial arts master in his youth? He fantasizes about possessing unparalleled martial arts skills, upholding justice, and settling scores with gusto. Even in his sixties, this dream has never truly died out. He had always thought it was just a distant fantasy, never imagining he would actually have the chance to become a martial arts master.

"Bufan, is what you're saying true? Can we really cultivate martial arts?" Zhang Guoqiang excitedly grabbed Zhang Bufan's arm and asked urgently.

"Of course it's true, Dad." Zhang Bufan nodded firmly and said, "Why would I lie to you? Your current physiques are perfect for practicing ordinary martial arts. I was thinking, why don't I teach you a set of martial arts that can both strengthen your bodies and help you defend yourself? That way, you'll have the ability to protect yourself if you encounter anything in the village or outside."

"Good! Good! Good!" Zhang Guoqiang nodded repeatedly, his whole body trembling with excitement. "I'm willing to learn! Of course I'm willing to learn! Bufan, what kind of martial arts do you want to teach us? Is it the kind of light-footed skill you see on TV, like leaping across rooftops, or a powerful palm technique like the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms?"

Watching her husband's excited expression, Xie Fenglian couldn't help but laugh, saying, "You old man, you're already so old, and you're still thinking about scaling walls and rooftops. I think learning something that can improve your health and help you defend yourself is enough." Even so, a hint of anticipation flickered in her eyes. Who wouldn't want to be healthier and feel safer?

Zhang Bufan smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, lightness skills and those powerful palm techniques are quite complex to cultivate and require a deep foundation of internal energy. You've just started, so it's better to start with basic fist techniques."

Having said that, Zhang Bufan's mind stirred, and his divine sense sank into his storage ring. His storage ring contained tens of thousands of cultivation techniques left behind by Xuanqing Daoist, most of which were immortal cultivation techniques, but also several hundred were mortal martial arts techniques. These mortal techniques were originally intended for disciples with spiritual roots in immortal sects to lay a foundation before they reached adulthood. Although they were insignificant to cultivators, they were extremely valuable martial arts manuals for mortals.

Zhang Bufan's divine sense quickly sifted through these mundane cultivation techniques. He needed to choose two sets of techniques suitable for his parents to practice, which were both simple to learn and highly practical. Soon, he selected two sets of techniques—one Tai Chi Chuan and one Shaolin Staff Technique.

These two sets of techniques are not the kind of fancy performances found in the mundane world, but rather practical and lethal techniques that can be combined with internal energy. Tai Chi Chuan, seemingly slow and gentle, actually contains endless variations, using softness to overcome hardness, and employing defense and counterattack, making it very suitable for beginners and women like Xie Fenglian; Shaolin Staff Technique, on the other hand, is fierce and domineering, extremely powerful, with simple and clear moves that are easy to master, making it very suitable for Zhang Jianguo to practice.

After selecting his martial arts method, Zhang Bufan conjured two ancient, thread-bound books into his hands with a thought. The covers, made of kraft paper, were slightly yellowed, and bore four powerful characters written in calligraphy: "Tai Chi Chuan" and "Shaolin Staff Technique." The edges of the pages were worn, exuding a sense of age and history.

Zhang Bufan handed two martial arts manuals to Zhang Guoqiang and said, "Dad, these are two top-notch martial arts manuals for ordinary people. One is Tai Chi Chuan, and the other is Shaolin Staff Technique. Take a look at them first, and you can practice them with Mom."

Zhang Guoqiang quickly took the manual, holding it carefully in his hands as if it were a priceless treasure. He first looked at the cover of the "Tai Chi Chuan" manual, then flipped through the "Shaolin Staff Techniques" manual, his excitement growing stronger. When he saw the powerful and fierce moves of the "Shaolin Staff Techniques," his eyes lit up instantly, and he said without hesitation, "I choose the Shaolin Staff Techniques! This looks amazing!"

Xie Fenglian came closer, looked at the remaining "Tai Chi Chuan" forms, and said with a smile, "Then I'll practice Tai Chi Chuan. It looks gentler and suits me."

Zhang Bufan nodded and said, "Okay, then Dad, you'll practice the Shaolin staff technique, and Mom, you'll practice the Tai Chi fist technique. Although these two techniques are ordinary martial arts, they also contain certain profound principles of martial arts. When practicing, you should pay attention to the flow of internal energy within your body and let the internal energy coordinate with the movements. Only in this way can you unleash its greatest power."

As he spoke, Zhang Bufan explained in detail to his parents how internal energy circulated and what precautions to take when practicing the technique. Afraid his parents wouldn't remember, he deliberately slowed his speech and explained several times until they nodded in understanding.

Holding the Shaolin Staff Technique Manual, Zhang Guoqiang eagerly flipped through the pages and began to read carefully. The book contained not only detailed diagrams of the moves but also textual annotations explaining the power generation techniques and internal energy circulation pathways for each move. Although he didn't quite understand some of the technical terms, he could roughly comprehend it by combining the diagrams with Zhang Bufan's explanations.

"Excellent! Excellent! This technique is simply amazing!" Zhang Guoqiang exclaimed as he watched. "Bufan, don't worry, I will definitely practice diligently and will never let you down. Once I've mastered it, I will protect your mother and this family!"

Xie Fenglian also picked up the Tai Chi manual and began to read it carefully. She was rather calm, and although she was also excited, she wasn't as overly enthusiastic as Zhang Jianguo. Instead, she meticulously studied the diagrams and silently memorized the movements.

Ye Qingxue and Yue Ling'er sat to the side, watching this scene with gentle smiles on their faces. Ye Qingxue softly said to Zhang Bufan, "Bufan, you're so thoughtful. With these two sets of techniques, Mom and Dad will be able to protect themselves better in the future."

Yue Ling'er added, "Yes, Senior Brother! Uncle and Aunt have already opened their Ren and Du meridians. With the cultivation of these two top-tier techniques, they'll soon become true martial arts masters! Then, even if we encounter bad guys, we won't have to be afraid!"

Zhang Bufan smiled and said, "It's what I should do. My parents are getting old, and I feel more at ease knowing they can protect themselves when I'm not around. Besides, practicing martial arts not only helps with self-defense but also strengthens the body and prolongs life, which is very beneficial to their health."

The group chatted idly in the main room for a while longer. Zhang Guoqiang and Xie Fenglian would occasionally ask Zhang Bufan questions about cultivation techniques, which Zhang Bufan patiently answered one by one. Seeing his parents' enthusiastic expressions, Zhang Bufan was also very happy. He knew that his parents' lives would soon be different.

Before they knew it, the sun was high in the sky, and it was lunchtime. Xie Fenglian quickly stood up and said, "Oh dear, I was so busy talking that I forgot to cook. Bufan, Qingxue, Ling'er, please sit down first. I'll go to the kitchen and cook something delicious for you today."

"Mom, let me help you," Ye Qingxue quickly stood up and said. She had lived in the Zhang family's house for a while before and was very familiar with the kitchen.

"I'll go help too!" Yue Ling'er jumped up excitedly. She had never experienced cooking in an ordinary family before and was full of curiosity about it.

"Okay, okay, then you two come with me." Xie Fenglian smiled and nodded, taking Ye Qingxue and Yue Ling'er's hands and walking towards the kitchen.

Sunlight streamed through the windows of the main room, illuminating the figures of the father and son. A warm atmosphere filled the air. Looking at his father's hair, not yet completely black at the temples, Zhang Bufan secretly resolved to spend more time with his parents, allowing them to enjoy their later years in peace. At the same time, he would also strive to cultivate more diligently, improving his strength. Only by becoming powerful enough could he better protect his loved ones and carve out his own place in this world of cultivation, full of opportunities and challenges.