Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 160 - 140: The Mystery of Senior Sister (Subscription, Monthly Pass requested)

Chapter 160: Chapter 140: The Mystery of Senior Sister (Subscription, Monthly Pass requested)

Early morning.

Mother Zhou woke up.

She crawled out of bed, stretched a long stretch, and felt nothing but comfort in her body, eager to take a walk outside and bask in the sunlight.

The haziness and confusion that usually lingered upon waking were gone.

It was just like back then when she was living in Xining City, filled with the same brimming vitality.

Every morning was bright and warm.

Back then, Xining still existed, and she was a carefree finance major in college.

She imagined graduating, then working in a bank.

Eventually, she’d marry an ambitious, not-too-unattractive boy, have children, and lead a beautiful life.

A drastic change altered everything.

There was a massive evacuation in Xining City.

Following her parents, she too entered the wilderness...

The past appeared vivid before her eyes. For years, radiation sickness had clung to her, causing incessant pain. There were times she felt she couldn’t bear it any longer and just wanted to let go.

But considering her young children and husband, who would care for him without her?

She endured and survived.

After all, her life could be considered fortunate, if only the first half counted...

Some suffering seemed worthwhile. Isn’t life about enduring hardship?

She had come to terms with it.

Just as she thought she would spend her days bedridden and perhaps soon cease to be a burden to her children,

there wasn’t much to worry about. Her son had grown up and become capable, able to take care of the family.

Her daughter was quickly maturing as well.

The only regret was not seeing her children marry and have kids of their own.

A flood of thoughts surged into her mind.

"How can this be?"

After completing her stretch, Mother Zhou stood there, stunned.

Feeling the warm comfort throughout her body, she touched her arms and pressed her head in disbelief.

"Mom, what’s wrong? Are you okay?"

Xiao Lan became panicked.

She was about to help her mother with her morning wash.

But she saw her mother standing dumbfounded, her expression extremely odd, her actions bizarre, "Is it another severe headache? I’ll call Brother."

Anxiously, she supported her mother, sweat beads forming on her forehead.

"It’s okay, it’s okay. Mom feels very good. Xiao Lan, pinch me."

Mother Zhou hardly dared to believe this was real.

She thought she was dreaming.

"Brother, come quick. Mom might have lost her mind."

Xiao Lan burst into tears with a wail.

"This child, how did I lose my mind?" Mother Zhou rolled her eyes in frustration, seeing that explanations would be futile, she turned around to find her son standing in the doorway, grinning.

"Come here and tell your sister what’s actually happening."

Being a college student thirty years ago, Mother Zhou was not an ignorant woman; she had partaken in a myriad of information before the third war.

Beyond her studies and competing for grades, dramas, games, movies, and internet novels were her routine.

At this moment, how could she not understand that the changes in her body are most likely due to the acupuncture her son performed last night before sleeping?

’I never heard him say where he learned such impressive medical skills, especially acupuncture, which is profoundly advanced. At a time when traditional Chinese medicine is more deplorable than martial arts, often not a single city boasts a skilled doctor who can perform effective acupuncture treatments. Where did he learn it?’

Nevertheless, if she thought about the fact that her son’s martial arts skills had incredibly advanced in such a short time, even enabling him to fight through gunfire,

such a bizarre and absurd occurrence had already happened.

Adding the art of Chinese acupuncture on top of that wasn’t something too difficult to accept.

"What else could it be? Mom, didn’t I tell you? During this time, I met a highly-skilled white-bearded old TCM doctor. Seeing my deftness, he passed on his lifelong acupuncture techniques to me..."

"Enough, if you don’t want to say, then don’t, your nose is almost rubbed raw."

Mother Zhou muttered discontentedly, choosing not to press Zhou Ping’an further.

A good outcome was all that mattered.

How the acupuncture skills were acquired was not important.

No one knows their child better than a mother. Since childhood, Zhou Ping’an had a habit of itching his nose whenever he lied, probably a result of the stories she used to scare him with.

He always feared that lying would make his nose grow.

So, whenever he didn’t want to speak the truth, he would touch his nose to check if it had gotten longer.

So many years later,

he still hadn’t broken the habit.

Remembering the way he buzzed around as a small, trouble-making child, always clinging to her clothes, to now being so tall and capable of upholding the family...

Mother Zhou felt the swift passage of time, realizing that she had indeed aged.

"Is Mom completely cured?" Zhou Lan, realizing the situation, jumped three feet high, beaming from ear to ear.

"Not yet, but almost. With a few more sessions of acupuncture, the root of the illness can be completely excised, and her bodily functions can be restored."

This time, Zhou Ping’an was not just spouting nonsense to comfort his family,

he truly had that confidence.

Last night, after advancing his Five Desires Evil Art and overcoming the temptations of lust, his soul was once again refined, and his spiritual power greatly increased.

Spiritual power had grown stronger once again.

Perhaps, for other martial arts, the reinforcement was not too significant.

But for the "Impermanence Needle Technique", which required extremely delicate and meticulous operation, it played an extremely important role.

It allowed for precise manipulation of the life force, dispelling death energy and sickness.

Turning into Impermanence, revolving life and death.

This cultivation technique, honed into the lethal "Yanwang Needle" by Deng Yuanhua, was truly wasted.

’Later, I’ll use some Mind Thread to enhance the Impermanence Needle Technique to a higher level, so that, I can be completely confident.’

Zhou Ping’an thought this way.

Seeing the relieved expression on his mother’s face, his heart also filled with joy.

Moreover, the day’s happiness wasn’t limited to just one thing.

"Let’s go, let’s have breakfast first. My senior sister just called and said she has found a house, right next to the Police Security Bureau."

"Is it Inspector Tang? Don’t always trouble her; it might annoy people..."

Zhou Lan suddenly said something coldly from the side.

What she received was a slap on the head from Mother Zhou: "Naughty girl, don’t mimic what Mother says; haven’t I explained this to you already? What did I say?"

"Haha."

After saying this, Mother Zhou herself couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

And she said no more.

...

Tang Tang arrived very quickly.

She hadn’t slept all night, yet there was no sign of fatigue on her face; instead, she was all bright and spirited.

Upon seeing Zhou Ping’an, she gently punched him in the chest.

"You sure have it good, having a comfortable rest last night, while your senior sister here ran around like a headless chicken, such a hardworking life for me."

Zhou Ping’an hurried to play along, "These complex matters are tough to handle, and I can’t deal with them. It still needs someone like senior sister who is clever and capable, young and strong, and gorgeous as a flower..."

"Stop right there, look at the nonsense you’re spouting; you’re giving me goosebumps."

Tang Tang gave him a glance, somewhat dissatisfied.

Turning to Mother Zhou, she quickly stepped forward to help: "Aunty, you’re not in the best of health. There’s no need for you to wear yourself out seeing the house, if it’s suitable, we can just bring you over directly..."

"No need, I’ll tell you, Xiao Tang, Ping’an has learned some acupuncture somewhere, and after the session last night, I felt much better today. My head doesn’t hurt and my back isn’t sore anymore," stated Mother Zhou, beaming with excitement.

Being prouder of her child’s abilities than her own.

Tang Tang looked at Zhou Ping’an with surprise, not expecting he had this skill.

In just a few days without seeing him, her junior brother seemed to have changed.

"Really, today is truly a double celebration... Now that aunty’s sickness has greatly improved, it’d be good to go have a look; we have to be satisfied with the house."

It wasn’t too far to walk.

However, considering Mother Zhou had just recovered from a serious illness, Tang Tang considerately drove.

After travelling fifty meters and turning a corner, they arrived at the entrance of a residential community.

The security guard at the gate, perhaps recognizing the license plate, didn’t stop them at all.

Looking at the neatly arranged green belts, ponds, parks, and especially the expansive manor-like villas ahead, Mother Zhou began to feel nervous.

It’s not that she hadn’t seen a villa before.

Mother Zhou only knew too well the state of her family’s finances.

Especially after spending so much on medical expenses over the years, dragging her children down with her.

Although they had received a substantial reward for catching a thief a few days ago, which seemed like a lot in Dongjiang, it was barely enough to buy a small apartment.

The kind of manor-style villas before her, even if not for purchase but for rent, would cost a significant sum each month.

There was actually no need to inquire about the price.

This was a high-end community, and moreover, it was close to the Police Security Bureau; not far away was the First People’s Hospital and several top-tier high schools.

Even if it wasn’t worth its weight in gold, it wouldn’t be far off.

However, if the price wasn’t prohibitively expensive, living here would not only be secure but also very convenient for hospital visits and Xiao Lan’s schooling.

Previously living in the suburbs, a trip here would take nearly an hour even without traffic, which was quite inconvenient.

But...

"Xiao Tang, did we take a wrong turn?"

"No mistake, it’s here, Jinguiyuan."

Tang Tang smiled with narrowed eyes, looking like a crafty fox.

"Originally, the one where I live is quite spacious too. It’s really quiet with just myself there. I wanted to invite aunty and Xiao Lan to move in, but the junior brother wouldn’t agree."

She paused, then continued, "But, as it happens, I have a girlfriend who had a vacant house here; nobody’s living in it. I thought about coming to see the house."

The more Zhou Ping’an looked, the more he felt that his senior sister was being mysterious today.

He did not know what she was up to.

However, although senior sister sometimes acted a bit erratically, overall, she had never set him up or made things difficult for him.

It must be a good thing.

If the rent wasn’t too expensive, living here would be fine.

The air was fresh, the environment was great, right next to the Police Security Bureau, convenient for slacking off at work, just a short stroll away from home, and also a good way to take care of the family.

"How much is the rent?"

"Let’s look at the house first. We’ll talk about it once you meet my girlfriend. I don’t know what she’s thinking; it will also depend on your attitude."

Tang Tang posed a riddle.