Chapter 67 (1/2)
Chapter 67: Conversation Skills
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
Tang Xiu’s complexion turned cold. With an aloof and indifferent expression, he looked at Chen Zhizhong, who was kneeling in front of him. In his view, even if Chen Zhizhong were to worship him as a master, he wouldn’t have great achievements in his entire life. At the most, he would only be barely able to ascend to be an immortal with great difficulty.
In his previous life…
How many powerful immortals had begged him to become his disciple in the Immortal World? And what happened in the end? He only accepted a selected few of gifted people amongst them as unofficial disciples on a whim.
“I refuse!”
Tang Xiu rejected coldly. He then stood up as he looked at Long Hanwen and said, “Uncle Long, I still have other things to do. I’ll go back first.”
“…”
Long Hanwen looked at Tang Xiu with a strange expression, as he then looked at the kneeling Chen Zhizhong on the floor. His mouth twitched for a few times before he spoke with a smile, “Well, since you have things to do, then go first! Remember that if you have time later, call Little Yu and Little Lin to visit our home and have a meal together.”
Tang Xiu nodded as he greeted Long Zhengyu and then directly left.
“Dad, I’ll escort Tang Xiu back.”
Long Zhengyu hastily replied after he saw such a shocking and hard to believe situation.
In the room, only Long Hanwen and Chen Zhizhong were left. Chen Zhizhong slowly stood up with a grayish complexion as a disappointed expression could be seen in his eyes. He then quietly sat back on the sofa.
Long Hanwen let out a wry smile and spoke, “Brother Chen, why are you like this? Even if Tang Xiu is very powerful, you wouldn’t have to go as far as kneeling down to worship him as master, right?”
Chen Zhizhong shook his head and replied with a bitter expression, “Brother Long, you don’t understand. Practicing martial arts is my biggest hobby and a dream for the entirety of my life. I’m well known as a hardcore fanatic of martial arts. However, because my family was too poor, I started to undertake the responsibility to take care of my family and began my business. But my obsession toward the martial arts had never reduced by the slightest bit, and instead was getting bigger along with time. The older I am, the more obsessed I become. I could tell that Master Tang is really very powerful, to the point that I really want to worship him as a Master.”
Long Hanwen then asked with a curious expression, “Didn’t Tang Xiu say that his strength is under yours?”
Chen Zhizhong shook his head again and replied, “You are mistaken. His strength is absolutely above mine! Do you remember the scene when he treated me? His movements are lightning fast with extremely accurate force control. And the most important of all, can you guess it?”
Long Hanwen was confused, “What is it?”
Chen Zhizhong answered in a deep tone, “My cultivation method is a family inheritance, and it’s a method to cultivate inner strength and mind. I have long reached the 2nd Stage 10 years ago. However, no matter how hard and diligently I’ve been practicing, I was unable to breakthrough to the 3rd Stage. And now, not only has Master Tang cured my internal injuries and saved my life through his treatment, but he also has given me a huge benefit. The moment I got cured, I just found out myself that I have broken through the 3rd Stage.”
“Hiss…” Long Hanwen was shocked.
Chen Zhizhong had been stuck in the 2nd Stage and unable to breakthrough for more than 10 years. But because of the treatment from Tang Xiu, he was easily able to breakthrough?
Chen Zhizhong spoke again, “Brother Long, you don’t know the meaning for breaking through from the 2nd Stage in my cultivation technique. Let me show you that my power has become several folds stronger before Master Tang gave me the treatment.”
The moment he finished speaking, he slowly squatted down and then powerfully punched the floor.
“BOOM…”
The floor tiles’ broke and splattered everywhere, as an inch deep fist-shaped hole was then carved on the previously sturdy and smooth floor. However, Chen Zhizhong’s fist was fine without the slightest damage.
Long Hanwen suddenly jumped up from the sofa. He was shocked as though he saw an alien and exclaimed out loud, “How could it be possible? Your power…”
Chen Zhizhong replied solemnly, “If I must draw an analogy, my punching power before was only 100 pounds, but now it’s at least 300 pounds. Along with the longer I practice in the future, my strength would improve by leaps and bounds. Brother Long, now you understand how precious the fortune Master Tang has given me, right?”
Long Hanwen was dumbstruck and could only nod. He was stunned for a long while. The shock he got today was really too much.
At the villa in South Gate Town.
Tang Xiu had returned home. He went straight to the bedroom on the 2nd floor, and then stood on the balcony. He looked at the picturesque-like beautiful scenery in the villa district, before he took out his cell phone and marked out the phone number named “Kang Xia”. His thumb gently stroked the dial button, but had yet to press down on it.
A thoughtful expression flashed from his complexion as he was pondering the method to gain this world-ranked business legend figure’s trust, and then recruit her for his purposes. Long Zhengyu had given him the information about Kang Xia along with her number and the method to contact her. Hence, he approximately had a bit of knowledge about Kang Xia’s traits and situation.
“Cold and detached, tenacious, and has the adventurous spirit to take huge risks, loves to take unconventional moves, has a keen sense and accurate timing to grasp the opportunity, as well as being able to take decisive decisions and actions in a short amount of time according to the circumstances…”
Tang Xiu was recalling Kang Xia’s traits from the information he had memorized in mind. A smile gradually blossomed on his face as his thumb then immediately pressed the dial button.
A few seconds after the ringtone rang, the phone was picked up.
“Kang Xia speaking here, who am I speaking with?”