Chapter 470: The Master Seeking a Mate

Lu Cheng was thinking how to speak, and before he knew it the two of them had turned to the edge of Kunming Lake, where they also saw a familiar figure.

"Master?"

Hidden among the crowd, there was an old man stark naked, wearing only a pair of briefs.

His face flushed red, with a tuft of goat‑white beard, and it was Master Xu Erye.

At that moment the old man was striking poses for a group of Big Aunts, flaunting his bronze‑colored muscles to perfection.

Though the old man had entered his seventies, he still walked briskly as if flying, his voice loud and his muscles firm.

Especially his arm circumference, bulging with muscle, was two layers thicker than a young fellow's arm.

When he powered from his back, he moved like a tiger descending a mountain, his sturdy frame prompting nearby uncles and old men to sigh, while the Big Aunts blushed shyly.

This is the true veteran physique.

Watching the old man being praised cheerfully by the crowd, Lu Cheng almost laughed out loud, then said to Yang Yin behind him.

"We've run into my Master, come on, let me introduce you."

Yang Yin stamped her foot in anger; she had been waiting forever, yet Lu Cheng still gave no answer.

She deliberately chose a remote spot, hoping to have a proper talk with Lu Cheng, but she didn't expect Lu Cheng to have so many friends that he could run into acquaintances here.

At this moment Lu Cheng had already walked into the crowd, whistling.

"Yo, old man, you're here practicing peacock courtship, but your peacock is a bit old."

Xu Erye heard the familiar voice and, without turning his head, knew his goofy Disciple had arrived.

In response to the Disciple's teasing, he also didn't turn, continuing to assume a frog‑crouching pose, showing the crowd his sinewy muscles.

Instantly, cheers erupted from many people.

"Whoa, this old man is awesome, he's probably around seventy, yet look at his vigor!"

"Exactly, I was thinking the old man was too old to take part in winter swimming, that he'd be in trouble in the water, but seeing his condition, there's absolutely no issue."

Xu Erye was indeed idle, and while strolling he saw someone winter swimming, which sparked his interest.

This thing is quite thrilling; he now wants to find something exciting to do.

But the group didn't want to let him join, because he's old; after all, winter swimming in the dead of winter, stripped naked, just standing there is unbearable for a normal person, let alone swimming.

Hearing that, Xu Erye's competitive temper flared instantly; he stripped naked on the spot to display his physique.

He's not bragging; no one present has a body tougher than his.

This very display also dispelled everyone's worries.

Lu Cheng, seeing the Master ignore him, immediately grew a bit anxious.

"Hey old man, I'm talking to you, why ignore me?" Xu Erye finally turned his head, with a disdainful face: "Get lost, get lost, get lost, don't disturb my mood. Having a Disciple like you, I'm already embarrassed."

Lu Cheng shrugged: "Fine, you old man stripped naked here; I don't think you're embarrassing, yet you say I'm the one who's embarrassing, and now you don't even recognize your Disciple!"

Xu Erye, irritated, said, "If there's something or not, if there's nothing, get lost."

"Don't mind, look how hot‑tempered you are! It's just that I've been busy with work lately and neglected your spiritual needs."

"You just want to find an old companion, but finding one can't rely only on showing off your body; you have to use words…"

Lu Cheng faced the group of Big Aunts: "Hey, I ask you Big Aunt comrades, have any of you taken a liking to my Master?"

Let me tell you, don't think my Master is old; his body is no weaker than a young guy's, incredibly strong, guaranteed you'll be unable to get out of bed for three days.

"Also, as long as you go with my Master, I promise here that the bride price and the three‑turn‑one‑sound will both be included, everything's there. So, what do you think, have you set your eyes on my Master…?"

Lu Cheng's on‑the‑spot matchmaking speech for the Master made the group of Big Aunts laugh outright.

Angry, Xu Erye gave his Disciple a kick, but Lu Cheng managed to dodge quickly.

"Why did you kick me? Disciple, I'm just trying to help you find a companion!"

"I don't need you to find one! Why are you here?" Xu Erye, seeing a little girl following Lu Cheng, quickly put his clothes back on.

He had intended to jump into the water to swim, but Lu Cheng's interference prevented it.

Lu Cheng took off his Military Coat and hurriedly draped it over the Master.

"I'm just wandering around for fun." Lu Cheng pulled Yang Yin over: "Here, this is my Master—call him old man."

Yang Yin had heard of Lu Cheng's Master, but today was her first time seeing him.

"Good day, Second Uncle, I'm Lu Cheng's classmate, my name is Yang Yin; you can call me Xiao Yang."

Xu Erye was initially displeased by Lu Cheng's random flirting with the girl, but seeing the little girl so sensible and generous, he smiled.

"Hey, Xiao Yang, hello."

After the greeting, Xu Erye pulled Lu Cheng aside.

"Alright, you kid, where did you pick her up from? She's so good‑looking."

Lu Cheng laughed and said, "What do you mean 'pick up'? She already said she's my classmate, and it's not the kind of relationship you think; she's just a friend."

Xu Erye didn't believe it at all, snorting.

"Such a beautiful girl, can you keep your hands off? Do you think you have the discipline of a master to stay chaste!"

Lu Cheng was speechless, not knowing who just got lost in the Big Aunts' chorus of praise.

"Master, why did you also come to winter swim, traveling from the south to the north? That's quite a hassle. You say you're this old, and the last time I didn't get you a painted eyebrow, you could just stroll with a bird for fun."

"Winter swimming is also quite dangerous; if something happens and I'm not by your side, what would you do?"

Xu Erye snorted again: "I don't like playing with that bird; I'm as noisy as you every day, then I roast it and eat it."

"What? Roast and eat?"

Lu Cheng stepped back: "No, why would you eat that thing? Does it have meat?"

"There's not much meat, but it tastes quite fragrant."

Lu Cheng was speechless: "Master, that bird could buy several kilograms of pork; it's pricey. If you're craving, tell me and I'll deliver a few kilos of pork to you."

"Alright, alright, I don't like playing with any bird. I spend every day wandering aimlessly with a bunch of old men in the park—so boring—this winter swimming is still the thrill."

Xu Erye said as he took off his clothes, "If you have nothing to do, hurry back, don't delay my swimming…"

……

Lu Cheng glanced around; this wasn't delaying the old man's swimming, it was clearly delaying the chance to show off his figure to those Big Aunt women.

He could only leave politely; in fact, he knew Master wasn't the type who could sit still, tending flowers or teasing birds—having spent a lifetime punching, this kind of winter swimming suited Master's exercise better.

On the way back, Yang Yin still laughed and said.

"Your Master is quite amusing, like an old mischievous child."

Lu Cheng felt the same; really, as long as Master is happy, that's enough—if a person wants to stay alive and get sick less, a good mindset is always the most important.

After sending Yang Yin back to the lane, Lu Cheng lifted the bike handle and turned around: "Hurry back, it's getting dark soon; otherwise your parents will worry again and later scold you for sure."

Yang Yin stood there, brushed the hair from their forehead, then curved their eyes into crescents, and waved their hand.

"Hmm, goodbye."

Lu Cheng nodded, pedaled hard on the bicycle, and his broad back gradually shrank in the lane.

When Yang Yin returned home, their father Yang Kaiming and mother Cai Shengjing were sitting upright on the sofa, as if they had been waiting for them to come back.