"And then, then the old men showed up?"
Qiu Yunhai, witnessing the scene, didn't want to intrude further.
He turned to leave.
Fu Shan swallowed, then said with his head down, "I was following a group of grandfathers to collect medicinal herbs today, and as we were walking..."
Here, Fu Shan looked up again, his cheeks flushed crimson.
Zhou Xuan frowned and asked, "What happened?"
"Those grandfathers, their disciples pushed me to the ground and called me a parentless wild child."
Fu Shan bit his lip, as if recalling the painful experience.
Zhou Xuan's brows were twisted into a knot.
"They called you a wild child, and you just let them curse? And you were pushed down, you had no reason to resist?"
Fu Shan shook his head and said, "My grandfathers said if I dared to resist, they would have those uncles teach me a lesson, so I could only endure it."
Zhou Xuan clenched his fists, anger rising in his heart, but he didn't make any drastic moves.
Because he knew that acting impulsively at this moment would be the greatest harm to the child.
Seeing his silence, Fu Shan continued, "There was something even more terrifying, they said... everything my master taught me before was useless, not a single thing was useful."
"They were arrogant and didn't want to listen to me, insisting on adding the local Chu Ye grass to the medicinal liquid in the factory."
"When I tried to stop them, they shoved me several times."
Zhou Xuan's pupils contracted, and his anger surged.
"Those bastards!"
Seeing him get angry, Fu Shan waved his hand and said, "Master, can I call you Master?"
"But," Zhou Xuan was surprised that the child was so shrewd, calling him master so readily.
Seeing his brows still tightly furrowed, Fu Shan said, "My master taught me martial arts. He said that learning martial arts is not for killing, nor for revenge, but for protection and protecting those around you."
"Besides martial arts, you also learned medicine?"
Fu Shan nodded.
This was quite unexpected.
He hadn't noticed the child knew martial arts at all just now.
In that case, this child seemed quite suited for cultivation.
He was good at hiding.
This was the kind of talent Zhou Xuan desperately needed.
Zhou Xuan looked at him and asked, "You want to follow me?"
Fu Shan nodded, his eyes reddening slightly.
Zhou Xuan sighed and patted his head.
Fu Shan leaned obediently into Zhou Xuan's embrace.
"Master, don't worry, although I'm young, I will protect you!"
"Me too!"
"Then, I'll start teaching you now." Zhou Xuan picked him up and walked into the room, gently placing him on the bed.
Fu Shan closed his eyes, waiting for him to begin explaining.
Zhou Xuan stood by the bed, looking down at him, and softly said, "This is a martial art called 'Internal Power Chapter'. It's a cultivation method that trains internal energy externally. You'll start with the basics, practicing the circulation route of internal energy."
"After I finish practicing this art, we'll spar."
"Okay!" Fu Shan nodded heavily.
Next, Zhou Xuan taught Fu Shan the circulation route for internal energy.
Fu Shan learned diligently and very quickly. In less than half a day, he had already mastered this 'Internal Power Chapter'.
In the following time, Zhou Xuan began to guide him in practicing another level of the 'Internal Power Chapter'.
"This mental technique is very powerful. After you learn it, your breath will become longer and more continuous. It seems your previous master also wanted you to blend in with the crowd."
"This means that even if you stand before a master, they won't be able to detect you, thus overlooking you. Then, you'll have no problem striking when the opportunity arises."
Fu Shan nodded, a pleased smile appearing on his face.
At this moment, Zhou Xuan took out a pill and placed it in Fu Shan's hand.
"What is this?" Fu Shan asked curiously.
Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "I'll fulfill my promise to you. Take this pill first. When I return home, I'll refine it for you, so just wait for me."
"Mm!"
Fu Shan nodded obediently.
Then, Zhou Xuan stood up and walked out of the room.
"Boss, where are we going?" Chen Tianhu asked.
Zhou Xuan said, "Of course, to seek justice for my lovely disciple!"
Zhou Xuan nodded and said, "We can't let a child suffer such injustice, can we?"
His tone was resolute.
Fu Shan looked into his eyes and said, "Thank you, Master."
Zhou Xuan was slightly stunned. He hadn't expected to see tears glistening in the child's eyes.
"Master, I will treat you as my father from now on."
Fu Shan nodded.
They chatted for a while longer, and Zhou Xuan asked, "Aren't you in school?"
Fu Shan said, "Today is Saturday."
Zhou Xuan frowned and asked, "Then you don't have classes?"
Fu Shan said, "What the teachers teach are all simple things. I've already learned them."
"You've learned them?" Zhou Xuan's eyes widened. "That quickly?!"
Fu Shan nodded.
Zhou Xuan said in surprise, "No wonder you're so small, it turns out you're precocious."
Fu Shan said, "Actually, I don't know how my weight grows, but I'm indeed no different from teenagers aged fifteen or sixteen."
"Little guy, still not happy that Master mentioned you?"
"Your disciple dares not."
As they chatted and laughed, they found Qiu Yunhai waiting at the door.
"Mr. Qiu, please take me to see those experts. I want to have a good discussion with them today."
"Mm." Qiu Yunhai nodded and said, "I'll take you there."
"No need, let me lead the way!" Fu Shan was very excited.
With two adults backing him up now, he felt even more confident.
Qiu Yunhai did not refuse when he saw this.
Thus, the two walked towards the rear of the building.
Behind the building was an open space.
It was noon break time, and people were gathered all around.
They were all gathered around the lawn. Some were playing chess, some were playing Chinese chess, some were watching TV... some held fruit knives, some were playing cards... some were cutting fruit, some were chatting...
A scene of peace and harmony, in stark contrast to the solemnity and gravitas at the front.
This was where the expert symposium was held.
Every industry in this world had its unique atmosphere.
Just like traditional Chinese medicine, just like ancient martial artists... they all had different industry styles, but no matter what, they all had their own rules.
Qiu Yunhai led Zhou Xuan and Fu Shan to the site of the expert symposium.
The staff members at the scene stood up immediately to greet them when they saw Qiu Yunhai arrive.
Qiu Yunhai nodded to everyone, then walked forward and said to an old man sitting in the front row, "Dr. Wang, do you have a moment?"
Upon hearing Qiu Yunhai's words, the old man turned his face.
"Mr. Qiu? It's break time now, what do you need?"
Dr. Wang was rather haughty.