9 Baju Valley 1 (1/2)
Ed looked at the old man's piercing eyes for a second and looked away.
”I only heard of it in passing. Not sure where.” Ed said. How could he explain that that was where he was from? That that was home?
”Fine. I will not ask if you don't want to say.” Tie Nse let the matter drop.
”I want to test how many energies you can perceive before I give you this technique. Do you want it now?” he said slyly. Ed nodded and Tie Nse's smile widened.
”Good! Then it is time you accept me as your master.” he said and Ed stared at him blankly.
”What? What? It's simple, bow to me and say, 'master teach me.'” Tie Nse instructed as he saw Ed unmoved face.
”You really are an old pervert.” Ed said.
”What? You don't want the technique?” Tie Nse said loudly with his palm cupped around his ear, acting as though he could not hear what Ed said. Ed sighed and made a stiff bow while sitting.
”Old Pervert, teach me.” he said and Tie Nse nodded his head proudly before he registered Ed's words and paused.
”How is that even a bow? Say master, that is the official ceremony for taking a master.” Tie Nse fumed as he instructed Ed.
”This is as far as my waist bends. This is all I'm offering, do you want it?” Ed said and Tie Nse frowned.
”Fine I'll take it.....wait, you are talking as though you are selling me something. This is why I don't take disciples. This younger generation talk is too tiring.” Tie Nse complained.
”So, what now?” Ed asked.
”Come closer, give me your hand. Let me test how many Energies you are absorbing at a time.” he said and Ed did as told.Tie Nse's placed two fingers on Ed's wrist ad sent a wave of energy from his core into Ed. The energy felt like a warm hug and sharp knife as it passed through Ed. This feeling was very comfortable and prickly at the same time.
Narrowing his eyes, Tie Nse withdrew his hand with a frown. He looked into the expectant eyes of Ed in shock.
”I feel four energies within you. How is this even possible?” he said.
”Is that good?” Ed asked with a frown.
”Good? One an not really say. Impossible? Even more so.”
”Speak clearly. Does this mean the technique will not work?”