Two years have passed by in a flash.

    In a private school in the west of Luoyang city.

    Chen Yun has one hand on his back, holding a copy of "The Mean" with the other, as he teaches a group of children aged four to five to recite.

    Chen Yun recited: "The calling of fate is nature, following one's nature is the path, and cultivating the path is education."

    Seven or eight children chorused: "The calling of fate is nature, following one's nature is the path, and cultivating the path is education."

    Chen Yun continued to recite: "The Tao is something that cannot be separated for a moment; if it can be separated, it is not the Tao. Therefore, a gentleman is cautious in what he does not see and afraid in what he does not hear. Nothing is more apparent than what is hidden, and nothing more manifest than what is subtle, hence a gentleman takes care in his solitude."

    The children chorused.

    Chen Yun recited again: "Before joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness are expressed, they are called the middle state; when they are expressed appropriately, they are called harmony..."

    The sound of clear reading echoed through.

    The early morning passed quickly.

    Chen Yun put away the book in his hand, face expressionless, and said, "Class is over. Take a break for a teacup. Come back to the classroom for class later."

    "Finally, class is over."

    "Oh, let's go outside to play."

    Several children ran out excitedly.

    One of the four or five-year-old children, with a somewhat mischievous look, also wanted to go out.

    Chen Yun called out, "Wang Shuiqi, come over."

    Wang Shuiqi, who was already young, had his face crumpled up at the thought of being called by his teacher again. "Mr. Chen...... I...... I really listened carefully to your lecture just now. You...... Don't hit my palm with your hand."

    Chen Yun stared at the rosy little face, then laughed softly and said, "Can you fool me with whether you were listening in class?"

    Don't mention that you achieved the middle-stage of a teacher master in the cultivation of divine energy a year ago.

    Even if it hasn't broken through.

    I can always notice any little movements the children below are making while I'm teaching.

    Wang Shuiqi hung his head dejectedly and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. Can you beat my palm lightly? My hand is still swollen from the beating you gave me the other day."

    Chen Yun, with a serious face, said: "A strict teacher produces a high pupil. If I indulge you today, how can you remember tomorrow? Extend your hand."

    Wang Shuiqi, feeling helpless, had no choice but to extend his left hand, which had not been struck.

    Chen Yun took out a ruler and began to beat it.

    Slap!

    Slap-slap!

    Three times.

    Wang Shuiqi's face twisted in pain, but he was holding back his tears.

    Chen Yun was satisfied with his performance, nodded slightly, and said, "Stay after school this afternoon. I'll give you a makeup lesson then."

    Wang Shuiqi was at a loss, and had to reluctantly promise, "Okay, Mr. Chen." As he was in pain, he couldn't help but bite his teeth and grin.

    Chen Yun waved his hand and said, "Go play outside."

    Wang Shuiqi hurried out as if escaping.

    Chen Yun sat on the stool, looking outside at Wang Shuiqi playing, and his mind was filled with thoughts.

    According to his memory, Wang Shuiqi should be one of the ten brothers of Zhao Guo, and he is a famous general of the Northern Song Dynasty.

    To be honest, Chen Yun never expected to have a student like Wang Shuiqi when he set up a private school to accumulate merit.

    That's why he is thinking about whether he should teach Wang Shuiqi some military tactics and martial arts.

    After many days of thinking and a deep investigation into his character.

    Chen Yun decided to teach Wang Shuiqi military strategies and martial arts to help Zhao Kuangyin achieve his goals.

    The reason is simple. Although Wang Shuiqi can be a bit naughty at times, his temperament is indeed good.

    This point is almost consistent with the information Chen Yun has learned from history books.

    The historical records describe Wang Shuiqi as almost perfect, with no blind spots in terms of personality, character, humanity, and connections.

    ...

    A day quickly passed.

    In the afternoon, as evening approached and the sun began to set, a group of children bid farewell to Chen Yun.

    "Mr. Chen, I'll go home first."

    "Okay, be careful on your way home."

    The children, carrying bamboo baskets filled with books, hopped and skipped off.

    Only Wang Shuiqi stood obediently in front of Chen Yun's teaching plan.

    Chen Yun stared at Wang Shuiqi for a moment and asked, "Do you want to learn martial arts?"

    Wang Shuiqi, who was originally looking worried on his face, suddenly lifted his head in excitement and asked, "Mr. Chen, are you going to teach me martial arts?"

    Chen Yun smiled slightly and said, "I can teach you some martial arts skills, such as boxing and weaponry, but you have to promise me one thing."

    Wang Shuiqi's little head nodded like a chick pecking at grains, and he said eagerly, "Agreed, I'll agree to anything."

    Chen Yun took out a copy of "Tai Bai Yin Jing" and said, "From today onwards, you must recite this book every day when you get home, until you can recite it by heart. When you can recite it backwards without missing a word, I will teach you the meaning."

    Wang Shuiqi reached out to take the book, with a childlike voice saying, "I will recite it carefully when I get home, Mr. Chen. When will you teach me martial arts?"

    Chen Yun stood up and swept his robe aside with one hand, saying, "Now."

    He led Wang Shuiqi outside.

    Chen Yun looked over and said, "I will perform a set of martial arts moves. You should follow my movements, and if you have any doubts, do not hesitate to ask."

    Wang Shuiqi quickly replied, "Okay."

    Chen Yun said no more and began teaching Wang Shuiqi the five-elements punch without further explanation.

    Um, this is a martial art that should be practiced during the hundred-day foundation-building stage, a form of qigong for health and longevity. In reality, it's not suitable for combat.

    Chen Yun teaches Wang Shuiqi this set of boxing because the latter is still too young and not suitable for learning combat techniques.

    However, learning the five-elements punch is a good foundation, which is very suitable.

    This set of boxing techniques is quite complex.

    While demonstrating the techniques to Wang Shuiqi, Chen Yun also continuously corrected his movements and taught him how to cultivate qi when practicing boxing.

    It took over an hour.

    It was dark by the time Wang Shuiqi's parents came looking for him, and only then did Chen Yun let him go.

    Even so, he still instructed him to come early tomorrow morning for an hour to practice boxing with himself.

    ...

    Back at the mansion.

    The long-term workers had already prepared dinner.

    Wang Siyan and Wu Xingde were in the dining room.

    Seeing Chen Yun return, Wang Siyan stood up and asked concerningly, "Brother Yun, why are you back so late today?"

    Chen Yun laughed and said, "I got carried away and taught a child some martial arts for a while."

    Wang Siyan said, "Well, shall we have dinner now?"

    Since cultivating qi, Chen Yun has been able to live without eating anything.

    He just sometimes eats with Wang Siyan and Wu Xingde, and sometimes he doesn't, which is why Wang Siyan asked in that way.

    Actually, many times Chen Yun lets Wang Siyan not wait for him to eat.

    But Wang Siyan respects him too much, so she waits until he confirms whether he eats or not before starting her meal.

    Chen Yun wasn't very hungry today; he wanted to go back to the room to read some Taoist classics for a while and then cultivate divine energy.

    Suddenly, he remembered Wang Shuiqi and couldn't help but look at Wu Xingde's face.

    Chen Yun said, "Fine, have some."

    Wang Siyan was overjoyed and didn't make the long-term workers do anything. She took a bowl herself and filled it with rice for Chen Yun, then picked up chopsticks and placed them in front of him.

    Nowadays, it is usually a divided meal system, but Chen Yun has become accustomed to a joint meal system, so he usually eats with everyone else in his own group.

    While eating, Chen Yun casually asked Wu Xingde, "Xingde, how long have you been with me?"

    Wu Xingde, who was eating, quickly swallowed his food and stood up respectfully, saying, "Replying to my master, Xingde has been here for more than two years."

    Chen Yun looked at the other's sturdy face and asked again, "In the past two years, I have taught you internal energy techniques. Have you gained any understanding?"

    Hearing this, Wu Xingde's face revealed a bitter expression, and he helplessly said, "Xingde has a lower talent, and I have always failed to enter the doorway of the internal energy techniques."

    Chen Yun sighed and said, "As early as two years ago, I had already calculated that your future path is not in cultivation. Since you've felt it too, then you should return to Hedong tomorrow."

    Wu Xingde dared not contradict Chen Yun's will, and quickly knelt down to bow three times, saying with gratitude, "Thank you, my master and my grandmother, for taking care of me over these two years. I will never forget it."

    Wang Siyan heard Chen Yun "chase" Wu Xingde away, and she did indeed feel some discomfort in her heart.

    After all, they had been together for more than two years, and the young man was very respectful of the elders. She quite liked this younger relative.

    Just then, Wang Siyan knew that Chen Yun was one who said what he meant, and she couldn't help but silently eat her meal.

    Chen Yun told Wu Xingde to sit back down and continue eating, and said at the same time, "I am not the one who wants to send you away from Luoyang. But since you have no way to the immortal way, while worldly wealth and honor will soon come to you, therefore, I will send you back to Hedong."

    Wu Xingde finally understood Chen Yun's meaning and said hurriedly, "Thank you, master."

    Wang Siyan was curious and asked, "Brother Yun, what will happen to Xingde in the future?"

    Wu Xingde perked up his ears.

    Chen Yun smiled and said, "There will be some difficulties, but he will be able to reach the highest rank in the imperial court."

    Wu Xingde's heart was beating rapidly.

    He really couldn't believe that he would be able to reach the highest rank in the imperial court in the future.

    The meal was over quickly.

    Chen Yun let Wang Siyan go back to the inner courtyard first, and then he entrusted some things to Wu Xingde, and gave him a bottle of saving-life elixir as well as a handmade iron spear he had recently made.

    After completing all these things, he returned to the inner courtyard and cuddled with Wang Siyan for a while.

    ...

    Time quickly came to the midnight.

    Chen Yun called Wang Siyan to practice qi, while he himself went to the tranquil room.

    Inside the room, he sat on a lotus seat with a serious expression on his face.

    "A year ago, I broke through to the mid-level of the Master's realm by refining the divine energy left behind by Taifu Great Saint."

    Chen Yun secretly thought, "A year has passed since then. The divine energy in my body has become more and more substantial. When I used the observation technique to look at it, I realized that I am getting closer to the late stage of the Master's realm. It seems that I need to retreat and concentrate for a while, trying to reach the level of a true person."

    Retreat can be at any time.

    It's just that I currently have many students, and I can't retreat at will.

    Chen Yun thought for a moment, and in an unknown way, he summoned Chen Er to communicate.

    "Chen Er, come to Luoyang immediately."

    "Obeid to the supreme master's orders, may I inquire, what important matter does the supreme master have for me to come to Luoyang?"

    "Let you teach me some books for a while, and teach Wang Shuiqi martial arts and military strategy."

    "Understood."

    After the communication was completed, Chen Yun finally felt at ease.

    Chen Da had been hiding in the dark, protecting Zhao Kaidun's safety.

    Over these two years, many demons and monsters had tried to seize the divine energy, but they were all repelled by Chen Da's own strength.

    As for the Monk Who is Called Good, he had returned to Qingcheng Mountain and was working hard to "use love" to convert Mei Junyan, and at the same time, he was teaching some disciples and disciples for himself.

    Of course, Chen Yun intended to entrust the task of teaching to Chen Er.

    Now that all the necessary matters have been dealt with.

    Finally, he can concentrate solely on breaking through to the level of a true person!

    (End of this chapter)