...
Evening.
"Is Chuan'er okay? Is he hurt?"
As soon as Meng Chuan came back, Meng Yongzhi hurriedly came up to show concern.
Although his colleagues had already informed him that the child was unharmed, he was still a bit worried.
Meng Chuan handed over the gifts for the two of them and said:
"I'm perfectly fine, he's the one who got hurt."
"That's good, but next time please be careful. Avoid getting involved in such matters and steer clear."
Meng Yongzhi worried that encountering such situations again might land him in trouble.
Meng Chuan nodded with a smile, agreeing.
His uncle and aunt accepted Meng Chuan's gifts. Meng Yongzhi held up a jacket, examined it repeatedly, and although he mentioned it was spending money recklessly, his uncontrollable smile revealed his true feelings.
Aunt Xue Na received a new LX handbag and couldn't stop smiling, repeatedly praising what a sensible and mature person Chuan'er had become.
Although she could have reluctantly afforded it herself, the feeling was different when the child bought it.
Xue Na couldn't wait to share her joy with others:
"I'll call Juan'Er and Yiyi to show off a little. Yongzhi, keep an eye on the kitchen for me. Remember to turn off the stove once the ribs have finished cooking."
After dinner, the housekeeper from Huayun Prefecture called. The private estate car arranged by Luo Guanyun was already waiting outside their residential compound.
Meng Chuan picked up the gift prepared for Master Luo and was getting ready to change his shoes and leave.
Suddenly, Xue Na held up her phone and approached:
"Chuan'er, look, isn't this person in the video you?"
Since Meng Chuan avoided watching those short video apps to focus on his martial arts, he asked:
"Which video?"
"On Douyin short videos, it's trending now."
Meng Chuan took Xue Na's phone and glanced at it.
In the video, Meng Chuan himself first put a robber to the ground, and when the robber tried to flee, he was knocked out with a single punch. Apparently, some bystander recorded the process and uploaded it to the short video platform.
Opening the comment section, many were applauding.
"This young man is really strong, knocking out the robber with just one punch."
"A promising martial arts family talent at a young age."
"The country needs more young people with a sense of justice like him. Well done!"
Meng Chuan noticed the most liked comment was posted by someone named Liu Yue. Curious, he clicked in to find it was the same female streamer who was robbed that afternoon.
She also posted a video explaining the incident that happened earlier today and expressed her gratitude towards him at the end of the video.
Meng Chuan returned the phone to his aunt.
Receiving the phone, Xue Na excitedly said:
"Chuan'er, are you really this amazing now? That robber was tall and strong, and you took him down with one punch."
With a smile, Meng Chuan explained:
"Aunt, just looking at someone's physique isn't enough. That robber barely passed the first Qi and Blood Gate; my strength far surpasses his, so of course, he wasn't my match."
Xue Na repeatedly praised his achievements, making Meng Chuan a bit overwhelmed. Seeing it was getting late, he quickly changed his shoes and bid farewell.
After Meng Chuan went downstairs, Xue Na first posted to her friend circle, showing off the new bag her nephew bought her.
Then she posted a second update, informing friends and family about Meng Chuan's righteous act and that it had gone viral.
Instantly, the comment section was full of praise, and Xue Na felt immensely proud.
...
In the private car, Meng Chuan was adjusting his martial arts training state with his eyes closed when his phone suddenly rang. Picking it up, he saw it was his good buddy Wang Yue calling.
[Don't say anything just yet; I bet you've seen the video too?]
[Brother Chuan, you're impressive, predicting me like this. Awesome, you've become famous now.]
Suddenly, a female voice came from the phone:
[Brother Chuan, your stylish spin at the end was stunning! You're even better at martial arts than me.]
Meng Chuan listened carefully and recognized it was Qin Mengya's voice.
[Thanks for the praise. By the way, why are you two together so late?]
There was a moment of silence on the phone, and Wang Yue hurriedly explained:
[Don't get the wrong idea. The exams are coming up, so we're in the same supplementary class for cultural subjects. Not everyone skips classes to practice martial arts like you.]
[Alright, oh by the way, Fatty, I bought you a treadmill as a New Year present. Make sure to check for it in the next few days.]
Seeing the car had already arrived at Master Luo's house, Meng Chuan prepared to hang up the phone.
[I have to go, I'm about to start practicing martial arts.]
On the other end, Wang Yue began to ramble again.
Saying something about Chuan'er being the god in Ancient Greece in charge of boxing, making Meng Chuan feel a bit embarrassed, so he quickly hung up the phone.
Meng Chuan was a bit moved, realizing how advanced technology is now, making afternoon events widely known by evening.
...
Huayun Prefecture Villa Area A003
Meng Chuan was changing into his exercise clothes inside, while Luo Guanyun sat in the living room, looking at the New Year gift Meng Chuan had given him, feeling a bit touched.
With his wealth, Luo Guanyun could buy any clothes he wanted.
But this gift was from his disciple, carrying a different significance.
His daughter Luo Meng had never given him any gifts, and as she grew up, she even rebelled and left home.
Now he had taken on a disciple who is not only grateful but also gifted and respectful towards his elders. Luo Guanyun suddenly felt hopeful about the future.
Previously, his aim was just to find a disciple to pass down the art of Thunder Technique, but now it was different; the more he looked at Meng Chuan, the more he felt like a son.
But thoughts about his daughter lingered, casting a shadow of sadness on his face.
Meng Chuan finished changing and came out, noticing a somewhat somber Luo Guanyun.
"What's wrong, Master Luo?"
Seeing Meng Chuan approach, Luo Guanyun composed himself:
"It's nothing, let's go to the training room and let me see your Great Success Cannon Fist."
Since Master Luo didn't want to speak further, Meng Chuan didn't press him.
"Train well; mastering Thunder Technique is the best way to repay Master Luo."
Luo Guanyun walked ahead to the training room. Once there, a terrifying aura erupted from him, accompanied by the sounds of thunder rumbling from within, and the humidity in the air rapidly increased, making the environment shift in line with Luo Guanyun's aura.
"Before we practice today, I'd like to educate you on some martial arts family basics."
"Seeing my current state, what comes to mind?"
Meng Chuan immediately responded:
"A strong, oppressive aura that feels suffocating."
"Exactly. In technical terms, this is known as the Martial Arts Momentum."
"When you achieve complete control over your body and combine it with your martial arts will, you can begin to form your own Martial Arts Momentum."
"Integrate your Martial Arts Momentum with the true skill you've learned, and you can reach the realm I've mastered today, known as the Intention Realm, achieving Martial Arts Master status."
"Watch closely, like this."
Luo Guanyun extended his right hand, forming a fist in the air, and with the motion, a booming sound erupted in the air.