Chapter 1031 - Qing Shen And Qing Zhen (1/2)

What kind of person was Luo Lan in the past? He could remain in bed in the stronghold without moving for three days straight and had led a comfortable life back in Stronghold 113. Basically, other than matters concerning the Qing Consortium's combat brigade that he led, there was nothing else that required his attention.

Based on what he said, his younger brother was around for everything. All Luo Lan needed to do was enjoy himself until the day he died.

But when Luo Lan started putting himself through this grueling training, everyone realized his innate willpower was very strong.

Zhou Qi had previously speculated that if the world of supernatural beings was really determined by their mental fortitude, then the higher that was, the greater their potential.

This willpower did not fully manifest itself as ”toughness.” For example, Li Shentan had never shown himself as someone tough before. It was just that the mental patient's inner world was extremely complicated.

Zhou Qi looked at Luo Lan and suddenly started looking forward to the heights the fat man could reach.

”I've always had a question that I'm very curious about.” Zhou Qi asked, ”If we measure the threshold between normal people and superhumans based on the Saboteurs' willpower theory, Qing Zhen should also have awakened as a superhuman. In my opinion, his mental capacity is much larger and more complicated than most people in the world, so why hasn't he awakened his power yet…. Or could it be that he's already achieved it but did not tell me about it?”

After saying that, Zhou Qi fell into deep thought. If Qing Zhen were really a supernatural being, he would not have needed to engage Zhou Qi's help back at Mt. Ginkgo.

At this moment, Luo Lan was panting heavily as he threw his heavy field pack onto the ground. He was on the verge of collapse. The accompanying doctor who was close by immediately packed the first aid box and prepared to come over, but he was stopped by Luo Lan with a gesture. That was because the topic they were discussing right now was not something that others should hear.

Luo Lan said, ”First of all, I've confirmed that my younger brother has not awakened any powers yet. He might hide something like that from others, but he will definitely not keep it from me.”

”Then why has he not awakened his power?” Zhou Qi asked.

”He probably doesn't think it's necessary.” Luo Lan sighed and said, ”Y'know, if other people suddenly tell me that superhumans are no big deal, I'll definitely think they're being hypocritical. Although they say they look down on such people, they actually want to become superhumans more than anyone else.”

”Did Qing Zhen ever say something like that?” Zhou Qi asked.

”No.” Luo Lan laughed bitterly as he lay on the ground. When he was finally able to catch his breath, he continued, ”But there was a time when I heard someone with the condition to awaken their power could do so after going through a long period of arduous cultivation and trekking for tens of thousands of kilometers. So I asked Qing Zhen if he wanted to give it a try, but he said it was unnecessary since he did not have the time for that. He did not look down on supernatural beings, but I know what he meant. In Qing Zhen's opinion, even if he were not a supernatural being, he could still achieve whatever he desired. So there was no need for him to waste his time to go through that process of awakening.”

Luo Lan felt there were probably not a lot of people in the entire Alliance of Strongholds who were as confident as his younger brother.

At this moment, the sound of a vehicle driving came from the outside of the mountains. Luo Lan sat up and looked towards the road where the sound was coming from. This valley had already been sealed off by the Qing Consortium's troops, so whoever could drive in here in such a manner must be Luo Lan and Qing Zhen's trusted aides.

However, Luo Lan and Zhou Qi were a little surprised by the person who had arrived. It was actually Qing Zhen sitting in the back of the off-road vehicle!

”How does he have the time to come here?” Zhou Qi muttered.

”No, that's not my younger brother,” Luo Lan refuted.”Tell the guards around us to stay away.”

Zhou Qi raised his eyebrows. ”Do I need to excuse myself too?”