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"Then, I was fortunate enough to receive a technique from him called 'Embrace the Jade Skill.' Later, I learned that to cultivate 'Embrace the Jade Skill,' one must first possess Mental Power," Liu Lao continued telling his story.
"Oh, so what did you discover when you woke up?" Lin Feng could roughly foresee the trajectory of Liu Lao's life but still asked.
"When I first woke up, I thought it was just a dream. Later, I realized that everything in the dream was real, meaning I had abilities that others did not possess." Liu Lao patiently explained to Lin Feng.
"And then you gradually developed to where you are now, leading to the current state of the Liu Family, right?" Lin Feng could also guess Liu Lao's development process. With that much stronger Mental Power than ordinary people, it was predictable that Liu Lao would achieve great success.
It was similar to how Lin Feng possessed extraordinary abilities in society; success came easily.
"That's one way to put it," Liu Lao nodded and replied.
"Alright, after hearing your story, I still don't understand why you wanted me here," Lin Feng said. He had not revealed his possession of the magic ring and powerful Mental Power.
Moreover, Lin Feng noticed that although Liu Lao appeared to be an old man, his cultivation level was not low. While he couldn't compare to himself, he was at least a practitioner generating Internal Energy.
"I believe you've noticed that I possess a physique stronger than most," Liu Lao began to explain, aware of the questions in Lin Feng's mind.
"Heh... you're an Internal Energy Martial Artist," Lin Feng admitted openly about his ability to see through Liu Lao's cultivation. He knew that since Liu Lao had shared so much, he should also share something in return; some things were always reciprocal.
"Indeed, Mr. Lin, you are certainly not an ordinary person," Liu Lao had never fully grasped Lin Feng, and he wasn't sure if Lin Feng possessed any cultivation. This time he finally understood that the young man before him, around twenty years old, was also a master. Moreover, from the fact that he could not see through Lin Feng, while Lin Feng could see through him, it indicated that Lin Feng's cultivation was even higher than his own. His tone naturally became more respectful, and he addressed Lin Feng differently.
"Heh... let's put that aside for now. Let's talk about why you brought me here and share your stories with me. If I'm not mistaken, what you've told me is a secret for you," Lin Feng shifted the focus away from personal cultivation and became more interested in why Liu Lao chose to share this information with him.
"Heh... the reason I became an Internal Energy Martial Artist is that I have been cultivating 'Embrace the Jade Skill' for many years. It's embarrassing; I've spent my entire life only reaching the threshold of Internal Energy," Liu Lao explained.
Lin Feng realized that the "Embrace Jade Technique" had such effects. Although this technique was far inferior to his own cultivation, it was still a remarkable skill for an ordinary person.
After Liu Lao's explanation, Lin Feng learned that the method of practicing the "Embrace Jade Technique" involved sitting on a piece of good jade and relying on its powerful Mental Power to gradually guide the Jade Energy into one's body, thereby improving one's constitution and enhancing martial arts skills.
Listening to Liu Lao's explanation, Lin Feng suddenly felt that his own technique was somewhat similar to Liu Lao's. The difference was that Liu Lao used the human body as a medium to guide Jade Energy into himself, while he used a magic ring as a medium to draw Jade Energy into his body.
Of course, the most important thing was that his level of cultivation was incomparable to Liu Lao's; he was far ahead.
"Well." Lin Feng decided not to ask further. He believed that Liu Lao would gradually reveal what he wanted to know; there was no need to rush.
"Later, I discovered that my son also possessed a stronger-than-average Mental Power, so I passed the 'Embrace Jade Technique' on to him," Liu Lao continued telling his story.
"Then I found that my only granddaughter also had Mental Power, but it was much weaker than mine." Liu Lao said this with some regret.
"Liu Yanran is also practicing the 'Embrace Jade Technique'?" Lin Feng asked.
"Yes, but she is still young and has just begun learning the 'Embrace Jade Technique,'" Liu Lao replied.
"The most important thing is that I have noticed my Mental Power gradually declining, and my son's and granddaughter's Mental Power have also been decreasing along with mine, almost disappearing." Only now did Liu Lao reveal the core issue.
"Oh, what does that have to do with me?" Lin Feng continued to pretend ignorance and asked.
"Hehe... Mr. Lin, you were able to break through the great formation of my Back Mountain alone, which shows you are extraordinary. If I am not mistaken, you must have met the person who granted me my Mental Power," Liu Lao said with a glint of wisdom in his eyes as he stared at Lin Feng.
"Hehe... So you had already calculated this. If I could break the formation, you would conclude that I had met that person. No wonder Liu Yanran said I would know once I broke the formation." At this point, Lin Feng realized it was unnecessary to hide any longer and admitted it.
"Haha... I suppose Mr. Lin has had quite an adventure as well," Liu Lao said, a look of surprise and anticipation spreading across his face upon hearing Lin Feng's acknowledgment.
"Haha..." Lin Feng still had no intention of revealing what kind of adventure he had experienced, merely chuckling lightly.
"Oh, I must have overstepped," Liu Lao, being of a certain age, realized from Lin Feng's demeanor that his earlier question was inappropriate and quickly apologized.
Seeing that Liu Lao was perceptive and knew how to conduct himself, Lin Feng decided not to dwell on it any longer and said, "I've finished my story; now it's your turn. What do you want me to do?"
With the conversation opened up, Lin Feng felt it was time to get straight to the point with Liu Lao.
"Since Mr. Lin has met that person, I wonder if you could provide me with a solution. I know that under the current circumstances, my Liu Family will inevitably decline. As for myself, I'm doing alright for now, but if I were to pass away, I fear that my descendants in the Liu Family would not fare well," Liu Lao stated directly without beating around the bush. By the end of his words, there was a sense of melancholy about him that contrasted sharply with the impression Lin Feng had when he first met him.
Seeing this situation, Lin Feng couldn't help but reflect on what one truly strives for in life until death.
Liu Lao was already considered a successful man; he himself had said that as long as he was alive, the Liu Family could maintain its status quo. In other words, from a personal standpoint, he had little to worry about. He would likely enjoy a peaceful old age with an obedient and accomplished son and a thoughtful granddaughter. Yet he still worried every day about the future of this big family.
Perhaps as long as you are alive, you will always feel burdened.
"Tesla, what do you think?" Since the matter involved some aspects of that space, Lin Feng naturally sought Tesla's advice. To him, Tesla was both a mentor and a friend; whenever he encountered something he didn't understand, he would consult him.
"Haha... What's wrong? Are you feeling sympathetic?" Tesla teased, likely aware of what was on Lin Feng's mind.
In Tesla's view, it was quite amusing that Lin Feng would feel sympathy just from a few words from Liu Lao.
"I remember that the one who granted me Mental Power also asked me to promise that if I encountered this situation, I would do my best to enhance his Mental Power," Lin Feng admitted openly to Tesla without hiding his thoughts.
"Ha ha... Sure, if you're not worried about the Qian Bang people causing you trouble that you can't handle, I have no objections to you helping Liu Lao. After all, Mental Power is yours, and if you're willing to spend some Mental Power on something that pleases your master, I won't oppose it," Tesla said with a sarcastic smile.
What Tesla despised the most was that former friend and partner who had imprisoned himself in the magic ring and intended to bring him back to Walker Star. He felt a sense of betrayal, which he could not tolerate. Moreover, Lin Feng's reason for helping Liu Lao, someone who had once benefited from him, only added to his displeasure.
"Right, I still have the Qian Bang watching me like a hawk," Lin Feng suddenly remembered. Indeed, he was like a clay Buddha crossing the river—unable to protect himself. If he were to restore Liu Lao's Mental Power, his own Mental Power would naturally weaken. Although Lin Feng could enhance his Mental Power again through cultivation and upgrading the magic ring, strengthening Mental Power was not an easy task. If the Qian Bang caught wind of it before he restored his own Mental Power, they could come after him, and the consequences would be severe.
"Then, Tesla, can you help him?" Seeing his own helplessness, Lin Feng turned his attention to Tesla. He had a deep understanding of Tesla's Mental Power, which was unfathomable. If he was willing to help, this matter could be resolved easily.
"Hmph... Why should I help him? Let me tell you, that person he considers a god who can grant him Mental Power is my arch-nemesis. Do you think I would ever help someone favored by my enemy?" Tesla replied with disdain and annoyance.
"Heh... That's true," Lin Feng could only admit that he was indeed asking too much. After all, Liu Lao was not related to him by blood; if Tesla chose not to help, he couldn't blame him.
If it were his own matter, Lin Feng would naturally be unwilling for Tesla not to lend a hand. However, this was a problem of the Liu Family, and it was Tesla's right not to help; helping would be an act of kindness.
Clearly, Tesla was not someone known for his kindness.
Seeing that Lin Feng no longer insisted, Tesla seemed displeased and fell silent. Lin Feng knew that this guy was irritated and had disappeared.
"Liu Lao, it's not that I don't want to help you; it's that I lack the ability to do so because the cost of helping you is absolutely beyond what I can bear. So, I'm sorry." With Tesla unwilling to assist and needing to conserve his strength against the Qian Bang, he had no choice but to refuse.
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