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Chapter 271: The Second Technique of Persuasion (Second Update)
Chapter 271: The Second Technique of Persuasion (Second Update)
After a few bites of pastries and sips of black tea, the tense atmosphere in the pavilion gradually eased.
Jerry cleared his throat and asked Li Xiaolang in a gentle tone:
"Xiaolang, could you tell us why you want to collect the Clow Cards? Sakura collects the Clow Cards because she accidentally released them, and she has a pact with Kero."
Li Xiaolang quickly put down the tea and explained:
"It's like this: Clow Reed is almost like a member of our Li family. I grew up listening to stories about Clow Reed, and I know a lot about each card. That's why I want to gather all the Clow Cards."
"Is that so? You feel that since Clow Reed is related to your family, his legacy, the Clow Cards, should belong to your family, right?"
Jerry deliberately said.
Li Xiaolang was taken aback:
"Not exactly, but I do feel that I should collect the Clow Cards!"
"Actually, Xiaolang, I understand you very well. I don't think you're a selfish person or someone who covets the power of the Clow Cards and wants to keep them for yourself. I believe the real reason you collect the Clow Cards is because you admire Clow Reed and want to become a powerful mage like him, am I right?"
Jerry looked at Li Xiaolang with a sincere expression.
Li Xiaolang felt something was off, but the words did resonate with his inner thoughts, so he nodded subconsciously.
Before Li Xiaolang could think too much, Jerry suddenly sighed deeply:
"Xiaolang, did you know that you and I are quite similar?"
"Similar?"
Not just Li Xiaolang, but also Tomoyo, Sakura, and Kero were taken aback.
How are they similar? Their skin color is different, for one!
Jerry continued:
"You might not know, but my initial purpose for coming to this town was also to collect the Clow Cards. I grew up listening to stories about Clow Reed and wanted to become a powerful mage like him. However, after I sealed the first Clow Card, I changed my mind. Do you know why?"
"Why?"
Li Xiaolang, Tomoyo, Sakura, and Kero asked in unison.
The three humans and the creature were now captivated by Jerry's story.
A powerful mage, driven by a childhood obsession, traveled to a foreign land to seek out the Clow Cards, only to change his life's goal upon finding them.
Why?
Was it a matter of... ah, no, it was a matter of... ah, no, so what was it?
Jerry looked at them, his eyes firm, and began to spin his tale:
"When I got the first Clow Card, I realized that the Clow Cards are just magical cards created by Clow Reed. Even if I obtained all the Clow Cards, I would still be no match for Clow Reed. In fact, seeing the Clow Cards already felt like fulfilling a lifelong wish. At that moment, a new idea and a new goal emerged in my mind. I decided to create my own set of more powerful magical cards. I don't want to be on par with Clow Reed; I want to surpass Clow Reed!"
"Create my own magical cards and surpass Clow Reed!"
Listening to Jerry's story, Li Xiaolang felt as if he were part of it. Yes, he could relate.
He had traveled to a foreign land in pursuit of Clow Reed. Was it really for the Clow Cards?
No, it wasn't. He should have a bigger goal, just like the other person. He needed to create his own magical artifacts and surpass Clow Reed. That was what he needed to do.
Li Xiaolang felt his blood boil with excitement.
He was Li Xiaolang, the most talented Daoist of the current generation in the Li family, a prodigy whose talent was often compared to that of Clow Reed.
Collecting Clow Cards? That was a task for the little girl beside him. He should be like the powerful Mage in front of him, creating Magic Cards of his own and becoming a presence that surpassed Clow Reed!
"Kids, especially those of this age, really get carried away by their enthusiasm!"
Jerry glanced at Li Xiaolang, his smile widening.
The first move of the Art of Persuasion: use familiar language, gestures, food, and scenes to build rapport and trust.
The second move of the Art of Persuasion: fabricate a highly relatable background, tell a story with specific time, place, and characters, and guide the other person's thoughts through the narrative.
"So, I helped Sakura collect the Clow Cards and began researching them. Look, this is the result of my research!"
Jerry waved his hand, displaying all the results of his two months of Clow Card research.
"You actually mastered Clow Reed's Magic!"
Li Xiaolang watched as Jerry cast the Magic of "Shadow", "Rain", "Tree", and "Flight", unique to the Clow Cards. He no longer doubted Jerry's words.
In this world, anyone with magic power or mana could perform Magic and Daoist arts to a certain extent, following ancient methods. However, those who could create entirely new Magic were the most elite.
Clow Reed was called the world's strongest Mage because he created many new Magic spells and turned them into the unprecedented Clow Cards.
Jerry's ability to interpret the Clow Cards and reproduce them without any external means demonstrated his exceptional Magic proficiency.
However, Jerry shook his head with a regretful expression.
"It's not that simple. Although I have grasped some of the Magic within the Clow Cards, fully understanding them and creating my own Magic Cards remains a significant challenge.
Clow Reed was so powerful because he combined Eastern Daoist Arts and Western Magic. While I have mastered most of Western Magic and even created some new spells, I am completely unfamiliar with Eastern Daoist Arts."
Li Xiaolang's body stiffened again, and he furrowed his brow.
He realized that surpassing Clow Reed was not an easy task, as he was only proficient in Eastern Daoist Arts and knew nothing about Western Magic.
Even if he mastered Eastern Daoist Arts to the highest level, he would still only be the strongest Daoist, not a presence that could surpass Clow Reed.
Ah, the Mage in front of him was proficient in Western Magic, and he was skilled in Eastern Daoist Arts. If they could exchange and learn from each other, wouldn't this problem be solved?
But the other party was already at the top level and could create new Magic. Would they be willing to exchange knowledge with him?
Although he was the Li family's most outstanding disciple and could rival most accomplished Daoists, he was still far from being at the top.
"Mr. Jerry, I have an idea, I wonder if you would be willing?"
Li Xiaolang looked up, biting his lip, and gazed at Jerry with anticipation.
Jerry turned his head and replied in a gentle tone:
"Xiaolang, what is it?"
(End of Chapter)
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