Chapter 161: Cheng Hongbing’s Terrifying Constitution
Cheng Hongbing hesitated for a moment but didn’t object. After all, his son had already bought the Building King; buying a car was nothing in comparison.
"Alright then. You can buy your dad an entry-level car later."
Cheng Yuan smiled. "If we were still living at Huijing Garden, an entry-level car would be fine. But now we live in Villa No. 1. If Dad drives an entry-level car, people will laugh at me."
In truth, Cheng Yuan wasn’t really worried about being laughed at. He took taxis every day and didn’t think anything of it.
His main concern was that if his father drove an entry-level car for ride-hailing, there would be a lot of fares, and he would be exhausted.
If he bought his dad a luxury car to use for a premium car service, the workload would be significantly lighter, and he wouldn’t get so tired.
Cheng Hongbing didn’t care about his own pride, but the moment he heard his son would be mocked, he dropped his objection. "Okay, Xiaoyuan, you call the shots! Whenever you’re free, we’ll go buy the car."
"I’m free today. We’ll go right after lunch."
"Okay, whatever you say."
The meal was a cheerful affair.
Grandpa went back for his afternoon nap.
Wu Xiuli had no interest in buying a car, but Cheng Qianqian was beyond excited. Her classmates were always dropped off and picked up in luxury cars, while she only had a taxi.
It would be a lie to say she wasn’t envious.
Of course, Cheng Qianqian didn’t look down on her father’s taxi; she just couldn’t stand her classmates mocking him for being "just a taxi driver."
Full and satisfied, Cheng Qianqian urged them on, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Dad, Brother, hurry up and eat! We can go buy the car once you’re done!"
Cheng Yuan laughed. "Alright, alright, I’ll eat faster."
Wu Xiuli shot her daughter a glare. "Qianqian, *we* are going to buy a car. This has nothing to do with you! You have an exam tomorrow, so you’d better stay home and study!"
Cheng Qianqian’s face fell instantly. "I protest!"
"Protest denied."
Cheng Yuan smiled and ruffled Cheng Qianqian’s hair. "Qianqian, just focus on your exams. If you can place in the top three in the provincial exams, I’ll buy you a car! After the college entrance exams, you can go get your driver’s license and drive to school."
"Yay! You’re the best, Brother! I’ll definitely get into the top three!"
Cheng Yuan asked with a smile, "Qianqian, have you been struggling with your practice questions lately?"
"Ever since you helped clear my head last time, Brother, it’s like I’ve been enlightened. I can now figure out problems that used to be incredibly difficult."
"Want me to clear it for you again?"
"Yes, please! Do it now!"
Cheng Qianqian left the dining table, walked over to the lounge area, and sat on the sofa.
Cheng Yuan activated his Double Pupil and observed the internal structure of Cheng Qianqian’s brain. He discovered that a portion of the fine Meridians and capillaries within her brain had been cleared.
Suddenly, Cheng Yuan froze. His gaze fixed on Cheng Qianqian’s arm.
"Qianqian, did you get shots recently?"
"I don’t know what the school is up to. We just had a physical a few days ago, but yesterday they suddenly made the whole school get their blood drawn."
Cheng Yuan nodded and didn’t ask any more questions. "I’m going to clear your head now. It might feel a little itchy or a bit of pressure. Don’t be nervous."
"Okay."
Cheng Yuan raised his hand and placed it on Cheng Qianqian’s forehead, slowly channeling a stream of True Essence into her to clear out her fine Meridians and capillaries.
With his experience in clearing the fine Meridians of the five viscera, Cheng Yuan was much bolder this time. He cleared a full third of the capillaries and fine Meridians in Cheng Qianqian’s cerebral cortex.
The sensation was wondrous for Cheng Qianqian. Her mind felt like it had been electrified; her thoughts became incredibly sharp, and her memory improved dramatically!
She could even recall passages from textbooks she had memorized back in elementary school.
"Brother, you’re a miracle worker! I feel so much smarter! Before, I thought I only had a slim chance of placing in the top three in the province. Now, I feel like the top three is in the bag, and I might even have a shot at first place!"
Cheng Yuan grinned. "That’s a given. Just look whose sister you are! Qianqian has to be number one in the province!"
"Brother, Mom’s back has been hurting a bit lately. Why don’t you give her a massage, too?"
Cheng Yuan was taken aback. He quickly turned to Wu Xiuli and saw that her lower back muscles were indeed strained.
A pang of sympathy hit Cheng Yuan. He hurried over, gently massaged Wu Xiuli’s lower back, and sent a stream of True Essence into it as he did.
Cheng Yuan’s healing skills were simply incredible, as was his massage technique. The pain in Wu Xiuli’s back subsided by more than half.
"Xiaoyuan, I had no idea you were this good! If I’d known sooner, I wouldn’t have been in such pain these last few days."
Cheng Yuan said with a hint of reproach, "Mom, how many times have I told you? For a house this big, you have to hire a few housekeepers. How can you manage it all by yourself?"
With that, Cheng Yuan took out his phone and called Mei Bin.
The call connected quickly, and Mei Bin’s slightly fawning voice came through. "Brother Yuan, what can I do for you?"
"Does your Xing’an Real Estate work with any housekeeping agencies? Find a few reliable ones to come over."
"Yes, yes, we do! I’ll have the property manager bring them over right away!"
"Make it tonight. I have things to do this afternoon and won’t be home."
"Alright."
Wu Xiuli sighed. Although she wasn’t used to being waited on, she didn’t object to her son’s thoughtful gesture.
Cheng Yuan massaged Wu Xiuli’s back for a full fifteen minutes, only letting go after ensuring her muscle strain was completely healed.
While he was at it, Cheng Yuan used his Double Pupil to give his mom a complete check-up. He only put his mind at ease once he was sure she had no other ailments.
Next, Cheng Yuan used his Double Pupil to look at Cheng Hongbing.
A casual glance was one thing, but a proper look gave him the shock of his life!
Cheng Yuan was so frightened he almost cried out in alarm!!
’How could this be??’
’Why is Dad’s blood purple?’
’And he clearly doesn’t have any True Essence in his body. His Meridians are clogged with impurities, yet his cells contain immense power!’
Cheng Yuan was absolutely certain that if his father’s internal energy were to erupt, it would be enough to kill him in an instant!
’I can defeat an ordinary Divine Realm Grandmaster now, but Dad could kill me in a single blow. Just what level of power is that?’
’An Innate Grandmaster, at the very least!’
’Or even a Martial King!!’
Unfortunately, the power deep within Cheng Hongbing’s cells seemed to be sealed by something, making it impossible for him to access.
"Xiaoyuan, what’s wrong? Why do you look so pale?"
Cheng Yuan quickly composed himself and shook his head. "I’m fine, Dad. Let me take your pulse."
Cheng Hongbing didn’t think much of it and cooperatively extended his arm.
Cheng Yuan placed his fingers on Cheng Hongbing’s wrist and began to check his pulse.
As he did, Cheng Yuan’s expression grew increasingly strange. His dad was clearly an ordinary person who had never practiced Cultivation, yet his pulse was terrifyingly strong!
His vitality was terrifyingly potent!
His physical constitution was also terrifyingly robust!
’Even without channeling any energy, Dad could withstand several attacks from a Divine Realm Grandmaster!’
Cheng Yuan had always thought his own constitution was already very strong!
But compared to his dad, he was a complete amateur!
Cheng Yuan looked at Cheng Hongbing with a complicated expression. ’Just what kind of monster is my dad?’