Chapter 108: Turbulent Times (First) (2/2)
Wang Chao’s skill with his fingers was enough for him to stop the revolution of a mercury filled lead ball. His Eagle Claw could overcome many, and compared to that, his toes could do the same. However, when the two were compared overall, the toes were still lacking by quite a bit.
But now, after Chen Aiyang had taught him the secret, he had finally been able to manipulate the hardness and softness of the Hidden Jin in his toes so that it permeated every joint.
In the future, his legs would be able to unleash unbelievable movements against his enemies.
By this point, Wang Chao was fully capable of doing what Tang Zichen had been able to do where she had been able to rotate the water within a bowl with just her movements.
It was at this point that his skill with the leg could be considered to have achieved something major.
“Your skill with the leg has reached a point where softness and hardness balance out for the power to link to your toes. You are able to make eight steps up a wall and maintain that for nine seconds in total. Even I cannot manage such a feat. It seems that within two years, you were able to bring your Jin to the Transforming Jin realm.”
Chen Aiyang sighed in appraisal, “I’m older than you by seven or eight years, but even now, I was only able to just reach the Transforming Jin stage. But you were earlier than I was by five or six years. The day you are able to arrive at the Way is just around the corner.”
“Achieving the Way is easy, but cultivating the Way is hard. There are far too many factors to this world, so nothing is ever certain. It cannot be said that I won’t be caught up by the vulgar world. In two years, I may even fall back instead of stepping forward. Master Chen, you are the same. You have far too many things in your everyday routine, and thus, you have far too many things to worry about.” Wang Chao spoke to Chen Aiyang.
“I cannot move freely in my own life.” Chen Aiyang forced himself to stand up and waved his hand, “Tomorrow is the agreed date with the Chinese Revival Society. Tonight will be a wine reception with the elder and the Chinese Revival Society planning it together. Cheng Shanming will be there. We should go in hopes that we may exchange our weapons of war for gifts of jade and silk.”
That night in Singapore, the night was brightly lit with lanterns red, and the wine green. People could be seen everywhere in a flurry mess that blended together.
Within a hotel belonging to the Chenshi Corporation, a high-scaled feast was taken place. Each person within wore their formal attire that made them more regal and elegant. Men and women both gathered with an imposing air and a dazzling splendor. Each one conversed with one another in a manner that seemed less like a banquet from the mortal world. Within the lounge’s center, a mountain of crystal glass with blood-red wine could be seen stacked in a beautiful arrangement.
The Chenshi Corporation was one of the strongest powers within Singapore City, and although it could not compare to the Lee family that held the “Founding Father” of Modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew and politician Lee Hsien Loong, they could be considered second best.
Back in the 1950s, there had been a coup d’etat in Singapore which led to the arrest of the pro-communist members within the government. Chen Libo had helped Lee Kuan Yew at that time, and later when Lee Kuan Yew came to power, the Chen family rose to the top with them.
“What style!” The very moment Wang Chao and Zhu Jia followed Chen Aiyang into the building, they were instantly greeted with the luxurious and awe-striking lounge.
“This banquet was planned by the elder for his celebration on his discharge from the hospital and so there are many upper-class citizens here. It isn’t a party specifically meant for the Chinese Revival Society. Overseas export is just one of the many branches of our company that nets us a profit of 400 to 500 million RMB. This matter with the Chinese Revival Society is nothing more than a trifling matter to the eyes of the elder.” Chen Aiyang explained.
Just at that moment, Wang Chao caught a glimpse of the aquamarine silk low-cut dress wearing Chen Bin who was happily talking with several other young men and women.
Today, Chen Bin was wearing a low-cut evening dress that was as blue as the river and could just barely reveal a little bit of her snowy-white cleavage. It matched with her highly elegant demeanor, sex appeal, and bombastic personality that attracted the eyes of almost everyone around her.
Seeing Chen Aiyang come over with Wang Chao, Chen Bin spoke several more words with her group before walking on over to them.
“Where is the elder?” Chen Aiyang spoke in a low whisper the moment she drew close.
“The elder’s currently in the VIP Lounge and talking with Mister Lee Hsien Yang.”
“The Lee family has come too? Where are the Chinese Revival Society people?” Chen Aiyang asked.
“They’re not here yet.”
Just at that moment, the doors to the lounge opened up to reveal four men. When Wang Chao looked over, the very first person he saw was his arch-enemy, the princeling of the Ike Corporation, Zhao Jun.