He returned home.

Chen Nan took a cold shower and then came out wearing only his boxers, his handsome face breaking into a radiant smile.

He hadn't expected to have such an encounter tonight, having been involved with a beautiful aunt.

Even now, thinking back on it left a lingering taste of delight!

After tossing his previously worn robes into the washing machine, he began to get busy.

He washed the herbs he had bought and, following a specific sequence, placed them in a clay pot to simmer over low heat.

He was making a scar removal ointment for Lu Anran, to make her body even more flawless.

It was a task that really tested one's patience.

Luckily, having cultivated in the mountains for two years, patience was what he lacked least.

After placing a dozen kinds of herbs in the clay pot, he sat down cross-legged, facing upward, chanting the "Scripture of the Hidden Talisman" as he began to cultivate.

Perhaps because he had experienced dual cultivation with three beautiful women, he distinctly felt his body becoming lighter, and a powerful force was contained within his flesh.

Not only that, but a thin yet potent energy had also emerged in his Dantian.

"Could this be the so-called True Qi?" Chen Nan's heartbeat quickened.

His master had said once True Qi emerged, it signified that he had stepped onto the path of cultivation.

He even had the qualifications to push open the gates of immortality.

This discovery thrilled him to no end.

And at this moment.

He realized.

The sky had brightened too.

He moved to the kitchen and saw that the stove still burned with a faint flame, and from the bottom of the clay pot came a slight bubbling sound.

Upon closer inspection, there was a layer of dark brown paste at the bottom of the pot, all the herbs had turned into a pasty substance, spreading a faint medicinal fragrance.

After turning off the heat, Chen Nan went to the bathroom. After putting on his robes, the medicinal paste in the clay pot had also cooled down.

He transferred the ointment into a porcelain jar he had prepared earlier, tucked it into his pocket, and stepped out of the door.

It was the morning after a heavy rain.

The air was exceptionally fresh.

The feisty breeze carrying the moist scent of soil gently brushed his cheeks, like a lover's tender caress.

The sky washed by the rain was azure blue, with a few clouds lazily floating, resembling a subtle ink painting.

The trees in the community's green belt, washed by the rain, appeared vibrant, and the occasional birds chirping on the branches significantly relaxed the mood.

After arriving at the breakfast stall outside the community, Chen Nan ordered two baskets of steamed buns and a bowl of millet porridge which he began to eat.

At the same time.

He took out his phone and called Lu Anran.

However.

The call went unanswered.

Only after he had finished one basket of steamed buns did Lu Anran return the call, her voice carrying a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, Master Taoist, I was taking care of the child just now."

Chen Nan casually asked, "Do you have time at noon?"

In a soft voice, Lu Anran asked, "Do you miss me?"

Chen Nan rolled his eyes, "Of course I miss you, but I want you to come over because I have a gift for you, not just for that reason."

Lu Anran sounded dejected, "The nanny took the day off today, so I need to stay home and take care of the child."

After a pause, she couldn't help adding, "How about I come to see you tomorrow?"

She really liked the feeling of being with Chen Nan.

And she was looking forward to the so-called gift.

Chen Nan thought for a moment and said, "Taking care of the child is important, so tell your brother to come to the school and find me. I'll give him the thing to bring back to you."

"Okay."

After a brief chat, Chen Nan hung up the phone, then settled his bill and returned to school, where he began his day of studies.

As he arrived at the classroom door, he saw Lu Ming had already been waiting there.

At that moment, Lu Ming was haughtily scolding a chubby boy named Zhou Lin, who sat behind Chen Nan and usually kept to himself, giving off a solitary vibe.

However, Zhou Lin was always patient when Chen Nan asked him questions.

Seeing Lu Ming bullying Zhou Lin, Chen Nan felt immediately annoyed, strode forward, and kicked Lu Ming in the buttocks, toppling him to the ground in an undignified heap.

As it was not yet time for class, many students were in the hallway.

When they saw Chen Nan kick Lu Ming to the ground, they all showed shocked expressions, feeling a tingling sensation on their scalps.

Everyone knew that Lu Ming was a prominent figure at Jizhou First Middle School, not only a rich second generation but also a leader of a large gang of lackeys.

It was said that since his freshman year, he had been bullying others, and even the senior students of sophomore and junior year didn't matter to him, which showed how arrogant and overbearing he usually was.

And now.

He was directly kicked to the ground, so how could people not be shocked?

Seeing that it was Chen Nan who had kicked him, many people were in stunned disbelief, thinking that Chen Nan had offended Lu Ming and would surely pay a heavy price.

Lu Ming got up with a face full of anger, "Hey, holy shit, who the hell is so bold to kick me..."

Before he could finish, his voice stopped abruptly, his expression changing from anger to astonishment, followed by a flattering smile, "Oh, it's Brother Nan, good morning, Brother Nan!"

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The once-noisy hallway instantly fell silent, everyone's eyes filled with unmistakable shock.

They expected Lu Ming to fly into a rage.

But who could have thought.

Not only did he not get angry, but he also smiled flatteringly and even greeted Chen Nan as 'Brother Nan'?

Even seeing it with their own eyes, they could hardly believe that this arrogant guy could be so humble in front of Chen Nan.

Chen Nan, suppressing his anger, said, "Does bullying the weak make you feel satisfied? Have you ever considered that in the eyes of those significant figures, you are also a weakling?"

Seeing Chen Nan's cold eyes, Lu Ming felt almost suffocated and hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to meet Chen Nan's gaze.

Chen Nan snorted coldly, "Apologize to Zhou Lin."

Zhou Lin immediately felt overwhelmingly flattered; he hadn't expected Chen Nan to stand up for him.

This moved him deeply.

Because throughout his years in elementary, middle, and high school, due to his obesity, all his classmates laughed at him and shunned him.

No one had ever stood up for him like Chen Nan had.

Lu Ming immediately bowed to Zhou Lin, nervously saying, "Zhou Lin, I sincerely apologize for what I did earlier, and I hope you can forgive my previous behavior."

Zhou Lin nervously swallowed, quickly responding, "It's... it's okay."

"Take your medicine and get lost!" Chen Nan said irritably as he took out the scar ointment he had prepared for Anran and coldly stated, "If I ever see you bullying someone again, don't blame me for not recognizing you."

Lu Ming's face turned pale as he nervously accepted the ointment and repeatedly assured, "There definitely won't be a next time."

Then, like a startled bird, he took the medicine and ran to the end of the hallway, quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.

Although Lu Ming had left.

The scene remained deathly silent.

All eyes turned towards Chen Nan, filled with a color of awe.

After the incident of Lu Ming being kicked.

They all clearly realized.

They shouldn't underestimate this guy wearing a Daoist robe.

He was definitely not an ordinary person.

Otherwise, why would Lu Ming be so wary of him?