Long Xiaotian's brow furrowed again as his grandson mentioned Cheng Xiaofan's name, his expression turning exceptionally somber.
It was Cheng Xiaofan who had defeated Long Xingyun, forcing him to punish his grandson according to the rules of the prestigious Long family.
In Long Xiaotian's stubborn view, if this Cheng Xiaofan had never appeared, Bai Yiling of C City would not have gone to Zhuxi Village, and his grandson would not have caused such trouble.
In short, all the root of the disaster stemmed from Cheng Xiaofan.
"Why would that kid give you medicine?" Long Xiaotian asked with a dark face.
Long Xingyun said, "Grandfather, after Cheng Xiaofan crippled all my martial arts, I truly realized that there's always someone better, and the world is vast."
"He is an extraordinary person. I sincerely apologize to him and wish him and Bai Yiling a happy and long life together!"
"Perhaps he was moved by my sincere apology, and he gave me this bottle of medicine, telling me its name was Energy Pill, and it could help me recover from internal injuries quickly."
"I knew I would surely die if I returned, so I refused the medicine Cheng Xiaofan gave me!"
"However, he handed it over to Lu San. Back in the car, I tried taking a pill. Not only did the severe injuries I sustained begin to recover, but a wisp of spiritual energy also rose from my damaged dantian and permeated my entire body."
"Cheng Xiaofan called this medicine Energy Pill."
As soon as he finished speaking, he was met with mocking laughter from some people around him.
"Haha, is this medicine really that miraculous?"
"Can a small farmer from the countryside concoct such an Energy Pill?"
"Even elixirs from the gods aren't this potent, are they?"
"What a coward! He had his martial arts crippled and is now selling snake oil for others!"
"Such a disgrace, he has completely shamed our Long family!"
Facing the doubts and curses from some of his peers in the family, Long Xingyun remained unmoved.
He continued to speak to Long Xiaotian, "Grandfather, I know you were seriously injured in a fight twenty years ago. On rainy days, the pain is unbearable, making life worse than death."
"Grandfather, why don't you try this Energy Pill? If it helps you, your unworthy grandson will have no regrets even if he dies!"
Upon hearing this, Long Xiaotian couldn't help but be slightly moved and took the bottle of Energy Pills from his grandson.
His internal injuries had flared up again in the past two days. Despite sitting there steadily, the pain from his injuries had made him feel like vomiting several times.
As if by a strange compulsion, Long Xiaotian unscrewed the cap. A peculiar fragrance immediately wafted into his nostrils, and he felt a sense of refreshment throughout his body.
Huh!
Is it really this magical?
Long Xiaotian eagerly took out a pill and put it into his mouth.
Gulp!
He swallowed it in one go.
Immediately, a warm current rose from his dantian and spread through his limbs and bones.
As if cultivating, the warm current instantly transformed into spiritual energy, circulating through his body for a small cycle, and then a grand cycle.
The pain from his internal injuries vanished instantly!
"Ah!"
Long Xiaotian couldn't help but exclaim!
Seeing his wide eyes and astonished expression, everyone present was shocked.
"Long Xingyun, what are you plotting? Do you want to use that country boy's medicine to kill Grandfather? Uncle Zhong, why are you still standing there? Drag Long Xingyun away!"
A young man, about Long Xingyun's age, shouted hysterically.
"Wait!"
Just as Uncle Zhong was about to escort Long Xingyun away, Long Xiaotian immediately shouted, "Ah Zhong, step aside for now. I have something to say to Xingyun."
"Yes, Sect Master Long!"
Uncle Zhong immediately stepped aside.
Long Xiaotian asked his grandson, "Xingyun, are you sure this Energy Pill was personally refined by that country boy?"
In his opinion!
How could this be possible?
Absolutely impossible!
How could a young farmer from the countryside refine such a legendary elixir that the ancient martial arts world had long yearned for?
"Yes, Grandfather, I am certain it was him!"
Long Xingyun said with a firm tone, "Although he is very young, after interacting with him this time, I dare say he is the legendary peerless master!"
He turned his head and said to Lu San, "Lu San, download the videos you collected about Cheng Xiaofan from your phone and play them for Grandfather and everyone to see!"
"Yes, Young Master Long!"
Long Xiaotian seemed to realize something and called out to Uncle Zhong, "Ah Zhong, close the main doors. Do not let any idle people in!"
"Yes, Sect Master Long!"
Uncle Zhong walked over and, with a creak, closed the two heavy iron doors.
Lu San skillfully downloaded the videos from the phone using software.
In this assembly hall, there was a player readily available. Lu San quickly input the downloaded videos into the player.
"Chirp—"
The screen opened, and with a piercing shriek, a giant eagle was seen soaring through the air.
Riding on the eagle's back were a man and a woman. The man was Cheng Xiaofan, and the woman was Bai Yiling. On Cheng Xiaofan's shoulder, a farm dog of extraordinary beauty was perched.
Cheng Xiaofan sat cross-legged, with a guqin placed between his knees.
"Ding-dong!"
A clear and melodious guqin melody soon sounded, filling the air.
Long Xiaotian's eyes immediately showed surprise. The cheerful melody was like the singing of a phoenix, or heavenly music, bringing immense joy to one's heart.
Instantly, countless birds flew out from the forest and began dancing in the air.
In a flash, the entire assembly hall fell silent, eerily quiet.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the screen of the player, as if each of their souls had pierced through the screen, like birds, dancing around Cheng Xiaofan.
The scene flashed!
Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling, each riding a dark red horse, danced on the surface of a lake, treading on waves!
One scene after another…
When all the videos had finished playing, the people in the assembly hall were still staring blankly at the now-dark screen.
It was as if their souls had been carried away by the images they had just seen.
"Is this Cheng Xiaofan even human?"
The young man who had insisted on Uncle Zhong dragging Long Xingyun away was the first to snap back to reality, muttering to himself, "No, I can't believe that what I just saw is real!"
As soon as he spoke, it was immediately echoed by everyone in the assembly hall.
"Yes, are the videos just played really true?"
"If they are true, as Xingyun said, then this Cheng Xiaofan must be the legendary peerless master, not someone easily befriended!"
"It's strange, after watching these videos, I feel my internal energy has increased quite a bit!"
"Ah, now that you mention it, I also feel that way!"
"Especially after listening to the melody Cheng Xiaofan played, I found the spiritual energy in my body circulating again and again, as if about to break through."
At this moment, Long Xingfeng appeared from nowhere, came before Long Xiaotian, bowed deeply, and said loudly, "Congratulations, Grandfather, congratulations!"
Long Xiaotian was stunned and said, "Xingfeng, tell me, what is there to celebrate?"