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As I staggered home, I caught a whiff of delicious food even before stepping through the door. My stomach growled in response, and I patted my flat belly, saying to myself, "I’ll treat you well later."
Upon entering the house, I noticed a few people gathered around the table, laughing and chatting. I didn’t need to look closely to know who they were.
“Ahem…” I pretended to clear my throat and stood by the door, trying to appear serious.
Of course, it was the girls who noticed first. The once little Fei Fei had grown into a lovely young lady, her beauty blooming more than ever. Her voice was as melodious as wind chimes. “Oh, Ling Feng is back!”
The most enthusiastic was undoubtedly the chubby one. The nickname Er Gouzi was well-deserved; he hadn’t slimmed down at all over the years. He rushed over and enveloped me in a bear hug that nearly knocked the breath out of me.
The monkey and the rat were about my height and stepped forward to bump fists with me.
Just then, my dad emerged from the kitchen with a platter of dishes. Spotting me, he scolded, “You’ve been out all day without even a word! You made Er Gouzi and the others wait for you all afternoon.”
I quickly apologized and hurried into the kitchen to help out, hoping to earn some leniency.
Dinner was a feast, and it felt great to be reunited with my friends after such a long time. We drank quite a bit of alcohol, surprisingly without any objections from my dad.
When good friends gather, even a thousand cups are too few. Tonight was especially so. After narrowly escaping danger, being able to enjoy drinks with childhood companions was truly one of life’s greatest pleasures.
The evening breeze was cool as we strolled around the village paths, letting it help clear our heads.
“ Ling Feng, did you really see something supernatural?” Er Gouzi asked curiously.
I nodded and mischievously replied, “Do you want me to summon an Evil Spirit for you to see?”
Fei Fei, hearing this, quickly hooked her arm through mine and said timidly, “ Ling Feng, I’m too scared to look.”
The rat had changed quite a bit; his demeanor was much brighter now. With his tall and handsome stature, he had become quite popular among the Senior Sisters at school.
“Ling Feng, have you thought about what path you want to take in the future?” Suddenly, Mouse threw out a heavy topic. For a moment, everyone fell silent.
I smiled and said, “Whatever path I take in the future is what I’ll take. It’s not like I’ll starve to death, right?”
But Mouse replied seriously, “I talked to my dad. After the college entrance exams, I’m going to join the army.”
Seeing Mouse’s determination, I patted him on the shoulder and said, “That’s good. If I ever run into something I can’t handle in the future, I’ll come find you.”
I turned to Fei Fei and asked, “What about you?”
Fei Fei thought for a moment and said, “I want to apply to H City’s H Medical University. I want to become a doctor in the future.”
I looked at Fei Fei in surprise. This girl who used to follow me around had always seemed timid, but it turned out she had her own ambitions. I said, “That’s good. That way, if I get hurt fighting in the future, someone will be there to treat me.”
Monkey had his hands in his pockets, chewing on a blade of grass. “I’m not cut out for studying; I want to go out and explore the world.”
Er Gouzi’s nickname was indeed a bit unflattering. At the dinner table, we had been discussing changing it to Fatty, which was both accurate and more pleasant.
Fatty sighed and said, “I just want to make money and then get married and have kids.”
We all collectively scoffed.
“Fatty, can’t you have some aspirations in life?” Mouse said disdainfully.
But Fatty didn’t care at all. “I’m not as capable as you guys; I just want a simple life with a wife and kids by a warm stove.”
I punched Fatty lightly on the shoulder and said, “That’s fine too. No matter how we live, it’s just a few decades. What’s the difference?”
While I was happy that my friends had plans for their futures, I couldn’t help but worry about my own prospects. What could I possibly do?
Fei Fei looked at me with her bright eyes and asked, “ Ling Feng, what about you? What are your plans next? Are you going to school or what?”
I thought for a moment and replied, “With your grades, Ling Feng, school is definitely not for you. I haven't figured out the path I want to take yet. Whatever, let's just take it one step at a time.”
The chubby guy admired me the most, probably because he had suffered under my dominance for too long. “ Ling Feng, if you make it big in the future, don’t forget about me!”
I laughed and said, “Of course, I can’t forget you no matter what.”
Fei Fei linked her arm with mine and softly said, “ Ling Feng, you’re so capable. You handled the Chen Grandpa situation all by yourself. Why don’t you open a shop that specializes in solving supernatural events? That way, you can make money while helping people. It’s a win-win situation, isn’t it?”
I slapped my thigh in realization, wishing I could kiss Fei Fei’s smooth forehead. How could I have forgotten? Solving supernatural events is my specialty; it’s what I do best!
The rat chimed in, “I’ve heard that wealthy people in big cities spend a lot of money hiring experts to check their feng shui when buying houses. I think Fei Fei’s suggestion is great; after all, Ling Feng knows all about this stuff. It should be easy for him.”
Suddenly, I felt hopeful as if countless Renminbi were pouring into my pockets.
“Fei Fei is the smartest among us; she hit the nail on the head. Let’s do it! But where should we open this shop? What should we name it?” I furrowed my brow in thought.
Everyone's gaze turned to Fei Fei. She blushed and said, “Why are you all looking at me?”
The monkey shrugged and said, “You’ve always been the top student among us; who else should we ask for a name? As for the location? The rat is right; it should be in a big city. There’s gold everywhere in big cities, and there are more opportunities there.”
We all nodded in agreement. After thinking for a moment, Fei Fei suggested, “How about calling it Pu Du Tang?”
I shook my head; that name sounded too ethereal. The rat then suggested Ji Shi Tang, but I felt that was lacking too.
After thinking for a long time without coming up with anything satisfactory, I waved my hand and said, “Since we’ve decided on the direction, naming it is just a detail. For our dreams, let’s go for it!”
We stacked our hands on top of each other and then shook them down vigorously. That night, I—Ling Feng, the rat—Hao Zi, the chubby guy—Guo Laifeng, the monkey—Hou De Yong, and the beautiful girl—Gu Feifei made wishes for our future in that remote village.
I took out the wine pouch from the Qiankun Bag, and everyone took a hearty swig, even Fei Fei, who usually abstained from alcohol, had a sip.
With hopes and aspirations for the future, we drank the Zhuangxing Wine, wishing that we could bravely move forward on our paths ahead, undeterred by difficulties.
Perhaps it was the wine that sparked my creativity. As I took my third sip, a sudden realization struck me, and three words popped into my mind.
Jie Yuan Pu!
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To dissolve all Yuan Hun's hindrances in the world and to alleviate all unjust desires among people!
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