Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul.

"I heard you admire Master Lü the most and aspire to become someone like him. Master Lü's word is his bond. You just said you would take care of him, you wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"

"Lu Linglong, what nonsense are you spouting? My word is law."

"Alright, please take care of it now."

"What do you mean by 'take care of'?"

"What more can I ask for? Shouldn't I at least offer a small gift? If you don't even offer a small gift, how can you expect me to help you when you need it?"

What kind of gift would you like to meet me?

Lu Linglong, with her sharp eyes, immediately spotted the new car key hanging on Wang Bing's waist:

"Here, that one will do!"

"This was a new gift from my great-grandfather, and I haven't even opened it yet."

Lu Linglong glanced at him sideways: "Look at how stingy you are. Didn't you aspire to be like Master Lü? What kind of demeanor does Master Lü have? So domineering and powerful. If you continue to be so stingy, you can forget about ever catching up to even a toe of Master Lü in this lifetime."

"I..." Wang Bing was rendered speechless by the retort.

Lu Linglong pressed her advantage: "What do you mean 'I'? Be more dignified, don't embarrass yourself, hurry up and give me a gift."

Upon hearing this, Wang Bing got carried away, a surge of passion rushing to his head. He took the keys from his waist, slammed them heavily on the dining table, and pushed them towards Li Chang'an, looking pained but trying to appear domineering:

"Um... Li Chang'an, please accept this gift!"

"Well done, just like Master Lü back in the day." Lu Linglong quickly pulled the car keys over: "I'm Brother Chang'an's little housekeeper, I'll accept this on his behalf."

Seeing this, Li Chang'an glanced at Wang Bing, then at the shifty-looking Lu Linglong, and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

How could Wang Bing, that simpleton, possibly outmaneuver Lu Linglong?

This has even made Zhang Chulan, that little devil, so embarrassed that he's practically walking around with his bird under the moonlight!

Lü Liang glanced at Wang Bing secretly. Was Wang Bing really that adoring of his great-grandfather?

But does Nagako have some misunderstanding about her grandfather?

When my great-grandfather was young, he would never have done something so brainless as to give away a sports car just because someone provoked him.

Wang Bing suddenly noticed Yu Liang secretly watching him, and his eyes narrowed instantly:

"Ryoko, why are you looking at me like that?"

Before Lü Liang could speak, Lu Linglong spoke first: "Liangzi sees the shadow of Master Lü in you."

Lu Linglong looked at Lü Liang, and from an angle where Wang couldn't see her, she raised an eyebrow at him and made a money-counting gesture: "Liangzi, don't you think so?"

Lü Liang perked up: "Of course!"

"Really?" Wang Bing asked with a suspicious look.

He felt cheated, but he had no proof.

Lü Liang gave a thumbs up: "Yes! Your demeanor just now was exactly like my great-grandfather's when he was young!"

Wang Bing's brows relaxed, and he felt completely at ease: "That's what I think too."

After saying that, he turned his head and glanced at the main table, where he saw Lü Ci, whom he always thought was arrogant, toasting the old master with his one eye slightly narrowed and his expression respectful.

But in Wang Bing's eyes, the scenery was as beautiful as a painting, and it was simply the air of a powerful and ruthless leader!

"I also want to learn from Master Lü," Wang Bing thought to himself.

He looked away and found that the table had become lively at some point.

Chapter 77 The Grand Show Begins

Several members of the Lu family were lining up to toast Li Chang'an, one after another, creating a very lively atmosphere.

Even Lu Linglong picked up her cup and came over, smiling and saying, "Brother Chang'an, I'll toast you too. You're like family to me, so you'll have to look after me when we're out in the future."

"I'll definitely protect you!" Li Chang'an glanced at her, raised his wine glass, clinked it with hers, and took a sip.

Lu Linglong took a sip and whispered, "That car key from earlier..."

"Here you go!" Li Chang'an said.

"Thank you, Brother Chang'an!"

Lu Linglong shrank back to her seat.

Lu Lin also raised her glass properly: "Senior Brother Chang'an, now we are truly brothers."

Li Chang'an smiled and nodded: "We have always been fellow disciples."

The atmosphere at the table was lively, and Lü Liang also picked up his cup and stood up:

"Brother Chang'an, I... I'd also like to toast you. It's an honor to sit here and watch you become an apprentice. I'm not very good with words, but I wish you a smooth cultivation journey and a bright future."

Li Chang'an touched hands with him: "Thank you, wish you the same!"

Watching this scene, Wang Bing suddenly recalled the time when Master Lü toasted the Old Celestial Master. Even someone as domineering and arrogant as Master Lü would still offer a toast when it was time to do so, and he should do the same.

Wang Bing stood up, but instead of holding his head high as before, he picked up the cup like Lü Ci. His movements were stiff and his expression was awkward, as if he were wearing ill-fitting clothes, but he was trying his best to make himself look like he was doing it right.

"Brothers from Chang'an!"

Wang Bing tried to make his tone sound solemn: "This cup is a toast to you, Wang Bing."

Everyone at the table was stunned for a moment, looking at Wang Bing with surprise.

What's going on? Weren't you just protecting her? Why are you doing this now?

Moreover, their movements are so stiff!

It looks very unnatural and insincere!

Why do something if you're not sincere?

A few thoughtful individuals turned to look at Li Chang'an, their minds racing with thoughts.

Could it be that... just now, in a corner where no one noticed, Li Chang'an taught him a lesson, making him realize his place?

Li Chang'an glanced at Wang Bing and noticed that when Wang Bing offered a toast, the degree of opening and closing of his two eyes was different; one was wide open and the other was slightly closed, coupled with his hairstyle that resembled Lu Ci's.

Li Chang'an immediately realized that this kid was imitating Lü Ci.

Even his eyes are being imitated... Even Li Chang'an thought this kid was kind of funnyly stupid.

One doesn't hit a smiling face. The Wang family is here to show their support, so Li Chang'an wouldn't go so far as to make trouble for Wang Bing.

Moreover, they had no prior conflict; Wang even gifted him a sports car upon their first meeting!

Li Chang'an raised his glass: "Come on, let's clink glasses!"

After clinking glasses, Wang Bing, imitating Lü Ci, drank it all in one gulp, turned around and sat back down, picked up a peanut with his chopsticks, squinted one eye, and chewed it expressionlessly.

He thought he was so cool.

He's practically a younger version of Lu Ye.

Over at the main table.

Wang Ai was chatting with Lu Jin when she caught a glimpse of her beloved grandson toasting Li Chang'an, and she was immediately stunned.

He found it hard to believe. He knew his precious son's personality well. He had been spoiled rotten since he was a child. He always acted arrogantly and never bowed his head. As his grandfather, he had cleaned up his messes countless times.

Although he knew it wasn't right, Wang Ai, true to his name, was incredibly kind to his grandson!

Even though he knew this would spoil his grandson, he still couldn't help it when his grandson was unhappy!

But... what's going on today? My darling actually took the initiative to toast that guy named Li Chang'an, and she even adopted a rather humble attitude!

Could it be that Lu Jin's apprentice possesses some kind of magic that has won over even his precious darling?!

Wang Ai was deeply puzzled.

Lu Ci, who was sitting next to Wang Ai, also noticed Wang Bing's movements.

Lu Ci didn't actually pay attention to Wang Bing; in his eyes, there were only members of the Lu family or strong people.

Wang Bing was neither a member of the Lü family nor a strongman, and he didn't see any potential for becoming a strongman in Wang Bing.

The reason I paid attention to Wang Bing was because this kid often stared at him intently.

For someone practicing spiritual cultivation, such a gaze is like a thorn in their side, and they will subconsciously look back.

Then we saw Wang Bing's clumsy toasting gesture.

Lu Ci wasn't stupid; he could naturally tell that Wang Bing was imitating the way he had toasted earlier.

The way they learned it was a bit awkward and incoherent; it was quite embarrassing to watch.

He couldn't help but ask himself, "Could I have looked so pathetic when I was offering a toast?"

Thinking of this, Lü Ci was almost amused by his own anger:

"That little rascal."

……

The table with the younger generation from the four families became lively after everyone got to know each other.

Of course, the main reason for the lively atmosphere was that Wang Bing and Lu Linglong, two loud and boisterous people, were at the table.

Wang Bing's alcohol tolerance was average. After a few drinks, he became a little dizzy. Lu Linglong coaxed him into calling him a young version of Master Lü, which was really arrogant and domineering. He also won a lot of gold coins.

Everyone at the table received a share of the spoils from Lu Linglong.

Once they got their share of the loot, everyone was more willing to go along with Wang Bing and unite to coax him into being a younger version of Lord Lü.

Even Li Chang'an and Lu Lin were pulled along by Lu Linglong, who said a few words of encouragement: "Well done! Keep your spirits up, don't embarrass yourselves..."

With everyone carrying the sedan chair, Wang Bing became increasingly smug, and the number of gold coins he collected kept increasing.

Almost all of the belongings given to him by his great-grandfather were given away.

While admiring Wang Bing exploding gold coins, Li Chang'an watched the show on stage.

At this moment, on the stage, a graceful young woman in a blue opera costume is singing. She is dressed in a moon-white opera costume with her water sleeves half-covering her face, and she sings in a soft, melodious voice.

"My husband Xu treated me with utmost love and care, supporting me in times of joy, illness, and loneliness. Only then did I realize that there is such a thing as human happiness, and my trip to Jiangnan was not in vain."

Her singing was melodious and clear, and every word was full of emotion.

Li Chang'an had seen the program and knew that the song was about the White Snake, and that the singer was very good.

But at that moment, the White Snake Lady on the stage suddenly raised her water sleeve and wiped her face.

With a loud "bang," the colorful and enchanting mist suddenly exploded, filling the entire stage.

The White Snake Lady on the stage was enveloped in Qi, her clothes fluttering without wind, her whole being radiant and graceful, like a startled swan or a swimming dragon.

The next moment, the colorful energy dispersed, and Bai Niangzi's appearance changed drastically. Her beautiful face suddenly transformed into a heart-shaped mask.

With a fair complexion and bright eyes, and eyebrows that slant upwards into the temples, his gaze swept across the audience, making him look exactly like a monkey.

The audience looked at each other in bewilderment. What was going on? Weren't we watching "The Legend of the White Snake"?

How did it suddenly turn into "Havoc in Heaven"? The style has changed too much.

"Old Lu, your show is really interesting!" the old master said with a smile.

Lu Jin was completely bewildered. He didn't know what was going on either. He had clearly chosen "The Legend of the White Snake," so where did this monkey come from?

However, since they were already on stage, he couldn't very well go up and ask, so he could only awkwardly reply:

"It might be a novel performance, let's watch and see!"

On the stage, Sun Wukong let out a long roar, his voice surprisingly loud:

"I reign supreme in the Lingxiao Palace, and ten thousand heavenly soldiers dare to challenge me. With my golden cudgel, I can turn the Heavenly Gate upside down."

Her singing style is high-pitched and passionate, carrying an untamed charm.

Li Chang'an was also a little confused. Wasn't Bai Niangzi a woman just now? How come she seems to have turned into a man now?

Although it's normal for female roles to be played by men in traditional Chinese opera, Li Chang'an felt that this person was a bit strange.

He continued watching, when he heard the drumbeats quicken.

"Look at my golden cudgel, weighing 36,000 catties. It can be long or short, thick or thin. When it's long, it can reach the sky and stand upright; when it's short, it can be hidden in my ear. Today, I'll show you who really calls the shots in the heavens!"

The Great Sage spun around in the center of the platform, flipped his hand, and a long staff appeared out of thin air in his palm.