Liu Bei: My younger brother is a deity.

Chapter 5 Meeting Liu Yuanqi

Liu stood there in the courtyard, completely stunned by Liu Quan's feat of levitation.

She had lived for twenty-five years and had never seen anything like it.

Now she believes it; this young man is truly a celestial being descended to earth.

Liu took a deep breath, composed herself, and ultimately, driven by her love for her son, she couldn't help but ask:

"You... are you truly an ancestor of the Liu family? But my family is merely a collateral branch of the Liu clan of the Former Han Dynasty, our bloodline already diluted beyond recognition. Why would you acknowledge Sanpang as your elder brother? He's just a simple-minded village boy; what makes him worthy of the immortal's attention?"

She couldn't hold back any longer. What was there about a branch of the family that was so dilapidated that it couldn't be more dilapidated, a widow who wove mats and sold shoes, and a chubby boy who was simple-minded and gluttonous, that made it worth the gods descending to earth to recognize them as relatives?

Liu Quan did not answer immediately upon hearing this.

He lowered his eyes slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

In his mind, he was actually shouting, "Pangu, immediately generate a reasonable explanation for me!"

Pangu's efficiency has always been astonishingly fast.

In an instant, a passage of text appeared in his mind.

Liu Quan raised his head and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Kim Jong-un has the heart of a child. I've lived for many years and met many people, but there aren't many like him."

Liu was stunned.

Liu Quan continued, "Moreover, I see in him the great fortune that can revitalize the Liu family. Sanpang is destined for greatness, and the Liu family will rise again under his leadership. This is why I came to his side."

Liu stood there, motionless for a long time.

She tilted her head back, refusing to let the tears fall, and said in a trembling voice:

"My son Sanpang is truly extraordinary! My husband, can you hear me from heaven? The gods say your son is destined for great fortune!"

Liu Quan watched quietly as the young widow looked up at the sky and wept, and was slightly moved.

Is this the bond between blood relatives?!

He waited a while until Liu's emotions had calmed down a bit before speaking again.

"What I just said concerns heavenly secrets. Aunt, you must not reveal them. If they are revealed, not only will Sanpang's luck be damaged, but you yourself will also likely suffer disaster."

Liu's heart skipped a beat. She quickly nodded, wiped her face with her sleeve, and solemnly replied, "I understand. I won't say a word about it."

Liu Quan nodded and added, "By the way, Auntie, please continue to call me A-Quan. From now on, my identity is Sanpang's cousin, and I have absolutely nothing to do with the word 'immortal'."

Liu nodded again, but then suddenly remembered something important, and her expression became hesitant.

"This matter..." she hesitated, "Could we tell Sanpang's uncle?"

Liu Quan looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

"Young master, no, Quan," Liu quickly changed her tune, "if you want to settle in my family, you'll need to register with the government. I'm just a woman; I can't make that decision, and I don't know how to get around that. Sanpang's uncle, Liu Yuanqi, has some influence in the county; he'll have to handle this."

Liu Quan frowned.

"Troublesome," he muttered to himself.

Then, with a solemn expression, he said, "Then Auntie will take me to see him tomorrow, and I will speak to him personally."

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Liu got up and busied herself in the kitchen.

Liu Bei tossed and turned in bed, muttering something under his breath, seemingly dreaming.

Suddenly, he shouted, "Little brother, where are you going?"

He sat up abruptly.

He hurriedly turned his head to look at the side of the bed, but there was no one there, and he was greatly surprised.

"Where's my brother?"

He hurriedly got off the bed, pushed open the door and went out, immediately letting out a sigh of relief.

It turns out my younger brother was dancing in the yard... uh, dancing?

At this moment, Liu's body sometimes moved like a dragon, winding and circling back and forth; at other times, he moved like an eagle, soaring through the sky, agile and fierce.

The movements were so fluid and graceful that they seemed otherworldly.

The technique Liu Quanlian uses is a "guiding art" specifically for artificial humans, designed to transport qi and blood and accelerate energy absorption.

His breathing rose and fell with his movements. With each breath, the nanobots inside his body began to operate, converting the faint morning light received by his skin into energy and storing it in his cells.

As Liu Sanpang watched, he became itchy to follow suit and came into the courtyard, clumsily imitating Liu Quan's movements.

Liu Quan glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Although this "guiding technique" was created to improve the energy absorption efficiency of androids, ordinary humans can also strengthen their bodies by practicing it.

However, building up one's body requires nutrition, and Sanpang's family doesn't seem to be well-off... It seems I'll have to think of some ways to make money...

Half an hour later.

Finish work.

The three fat men were panting heavily, while Liu Quan remained calm and composed.

Liu brought out some cakes from the kitchen and invited the two of them to eat breakfast.

After breakfast, Liu helped the two children wash up and then took them out the door.

Liu Yuanqi's family lived at the west end of the village, separated from the Liu family's family by a stone-paved road.

Both are two-courtyard houses, but Liu Yuanqi's house is much more spacious than Liu's family's.

The courtyard wall was newly built, with neat blue bricks and black tiles on top. The gate was painted vermilion, and a plaque with the two large characters "Liu Residence" hung above the gate.

The stone steps in front of the door were spotless, without even a fallen leaf.

There were two servants in the courtyard. Although they were dressed like peasants, they were neatly dressed and knew how to greet people, so they were obviously trained.

An old servant led the three to the guest hall and went in to announce their arrival.

A short while later, a middle-aged man came out from the inner room.

The man was about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, with a square face, large ears, and a slight beard. He wore a dark purple silk robe with a blue silk sash tied around his waist, giving him a rather dignified appearance.

He was Liu Yuanqi, the patriarch of this branch of the Liu family, and a figure of some importance in Zhuo County.

Liu, with her two children, respectfully performed the proper greetings.

Two young maids, about fifteen or sixteen years old, stood in the guest room, dressed in blue cloth shirts, their heads bowed and hands hanging down.

This is to avoid suspicion.

At this time, men and women are separated. When a female guest comes to visit, even if they are relatives, a maid must be present to avoid gossip.

Liu Yuanqi accepted the greeting and invited Liu to sit down, but his gaze fell on Liu's entire body, looking her up and down.

The child was beautiful, with a pair of dark eyes that stood quietly without flinching, exuding an unusual air about her.

He wondered to himself, "Who is this child? He's quite handsome. Could he be a relative of Liu's family?"

"Sister-in-law," Liu Yuanqi said calmly, "you brought two children today, is there something you need?"

Liu stood up, pointed at Liu Quan, and said, "I have come to pay my respects to my brother today because of this child."

Liu Yuanqi said "Oh," then his gaze swept over Liu's entire body before he simply asked, "Who is this person?"

Liu said, "This boy's surname is Liu, and his given name is Quan. He does have some background... Let the boy himself tell you the details."

After saying this, she actually bowed properly, took Sanpang's hand, and left the hall.

Liu Yuanqi was stunned.

He watched as Liu led the three fat men out of the hall, then looked at Liu Quan, who was standing motionless in the hall, and was greatly surprised.

This woman was usually virtuous and straightforward; she had never been so secretive before.

What kind of show is this today?

His gaze returned to the child in front of him, now with a more scrutinizing look.

What do you want to say to me?

Liu Quan did not answer immediately.

He turned his head and his gaze fell on the two maids who stood with their hands at their sides.

The two maids were secretly raising their eyelids, curiously sizing up the handsome young man, but when they saw him looking over, they quickly lowered their heads again.

Liu Quan stretched out his hand, pointed at them, and said to Liu Yuanqi, "Please, elder, have these two leave."

Liu Yuanqi was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

This child is quite mature for his age; he speaks and acts like a little adult.

He waved his hand and said to the two maids, "You two go outside the hall first."

The two maids curtsied and quietly withdrew.

Liu Quan, however, was in no hurry to speak.

He walked to the door, pushed it shut tightly with both hands.

Seeing the boy's serious demeanor, Liu Yuanqi grew even more curious. He stroked his beard and chuckled, "Kid, what are you trying to say? Why are you being so mysterious?"

Liu Quan turned around to face Liu Yuanqi, his expression solemn.

"Lord Liu, what I am about to say concerns a heavenly secret. I urge you to keep it a secret after you hear it."

……

After about half an incense stick's time, the hall door creaked open.

Liu Yuanqi was the first to step out, his face bearing an indescribable expression, seemingly a mixture of shock and ecstasy.

Liu Quan followed behind him, his hands tucked into his sleeves, still maintaining his unhurried demeanor.

Liu Yuanqi walked straight into the courtyard, where Liu Shi was waiting with Sanpang in her hand.

"Sister-in-law," Liu Yuanqi's voice trembled slightly, but he tried his best to maintain the dignity of a clan leader, "I know about the child you brought back. Don't worry, I'll take care of the household registration."

Liu was overjoyed and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you, brother."

Liu Yuanqi glanced at Liu Quan again, then subtly bowed slightly, personally escorting the three of them to the gate with a somewhat respectful demeanor.

The servants in the house were all astonished.