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Chapter 48: Choices Are for Kids
Chapter 48: Choices Are for Kids
Lu Jin had a clear understanding of the situation.
Although at the beginning, Lu Ke had slammed him into the ground with a powerful blow, the speed wasn't something he couldn't resist. He had just been a bit careless and caught off guard.
After a rough estimation, Lu Jin felt that this level of physical prowess was on par with Ding Shao'an, perhaps a bit better, but not by much.
Lu Jin wanted to say that even if he had been training from the womb, it shouldn't be this exaggerated.
But he already knew that monsters didn't follow the usual rules, so he wasn't too surprised.
In any case, the advantage was now on his side.
Without qi, he could still handle it!
Lu Jin once again drew talismans in the air, the Five Strength Talismans of the Shangqing Sect and the Dean Dai's talisman appearing on his body. He also attached the Divine Speed Talisman to his feet, doubling his speed.
With a surge of excitement, he charged at Lu Ke, feeling incredibly light.
Years of pent-up frustration were about to be resolved.
Finally.
He was finally going to defeat a monster!
Tears welled up in Lu Jin's eyes. It was clearly night, but he felt as if he was welcoming dawn.
Even though this "monster" was a child, his great-great-grandson.
Even though he was a hundred years older, it felt a bit unfair.
But he was finally going to win!
Lu Jin couldn't help but glance at Zhang Zhiwei, but he only saw ...
Pity?
He quickly turned his attention back to Lu Ke, who was still standing in the same spot, giving him a faint smile.
But in the next instant, Lu Jin's vision blurred, and the familiar sensation returned.
Bang!
For the second time, he was slammed into the ground, and this time, he had no resistance.
If the first time was due to carelessness, seeing but not reacting in time, then this time, he couldn't even see the movement.
The back of his head shattered upon impact, and the Reverse Birth Triad began its familiar repair process.
Lu Jin tried to struggle to his feet, but the hand on his face exerted a bit more force, lifting him from the ground before slamming him down again.
Bang!
The ground sank a bit further, and the impact dispersed most of the qi in Lu Jin's body, nearly causing the Reverse Birth Triad to fail.
A sense of absurdity washed over him.
Lu Jin realized he had been completely wrong.
This wasn't on the same level as Ding Shao'an. If Ding Shao'an could withstand a second attack, he'd probably be grinning from ear to ear.
Lu Ke had barely used any strength at all.
"Grandpa Lu, I've used all my strength, but I still can't break your Reverse Birth Triad. I'm exhausted now," Lu Ke said sincerely while keeping Lu Jin pinned in the pit. "How about we call this a draw?"
Exhausted?
Hearing this, Lu Jin struggled a bit more, but the hand on his face remained steadfast. He relaxed his body and gazed silently at the sky.
Fine, if you say you're exhausted, then you're exhausted.
He took a few deep breaths, feeling his wounds heal, and then released the Reverse Birth Triad.
"I lost."
Lu Jin wasn't the type to be unable to accept defeat.
While other seniors might get furious at losing to a junior, Lu Jin felt a sense of satisfaction that the next generation was catching up.
But thinking about his great-great-granddaughter's attitude towards this little rascal and the photos he had posted online, Lu Jin couldn't help but huff.
"Brat, let go! I'm not as tough as you young people."
"Sure, sure."
Lu Ke withdrew his hand, looking a bit guilty as he watched the old Master Lu Jin lying in the pit.
After releasing the Reverse Birth Triad, Lu Jin lost the ethereal and transcendent aura he usually had. Now, he was just a rather handsome old man, lying in a deep, dirty, and broken pit.
At first glance, it looked like he was beating up an old man!
If the Shock Department saw this, he couldn't even imagine what the headline would be tomorrow.
The old Grandmaster walked over, helped Lu Jin to his feet, and squinted at him.
"Well, Lu, I said he was the strongest participant in this Luo Tian Dajiao, and I wasn't wrong, right?"
“Not just this Great Celestial Sacrifice, I bet there’s no one in the world who can match him, except for you, Old Celestial Master.” Lu Jin patted the dust off his clothes, glanced sideways at the Old Celestial Master, and chuckled sarcastically.
“You’re quite the sly one, Old Celestial Master. I see why you didn’t tell anyone else but me about this. From the start, you were trying to get me to test your ‘lay disciple,’ weren’t you?”
Now it all made sense to him. Lu Ke’s main goal in participating in the Great Celestial Sacrifice was to obtain the Heavenly Passage Scroll. As long as he could get Lu Jin to lose the Heavenly Passage Scroll to him, there would be no conflict with Zhang Chulan, which was exactly what the Old Celestial Master had planned from the beginning.
And now, not only did the Old Celestial Master get what he wanted, but Lu Jin also ended up with the third level of the Reversal Birth technique for free.
But he himself had been thoroughly beaten by a junior, losing all his dignity in the process.
“Little trickster!”
Lu Jin couldn’t help but glare at Lu Ke.
“Feeling pretty smug, aren’t you? You got the Five Thunder True Law, the Heavenly Passage Scroll, and the third level of the Reversal Birth technique. Buy one, get two free.”
“Actually, it’s buy one, get three free.” Lu Ke scratched his head sheepishly. “Once the Great Celestial Sacrifice is over and Zhang Chulan takes the position of Celestial Master, the Qiti Yuanliu will also be mine.”
This was the deal they had made. After Lu Ke revealed the Old Peasant’s technique, Zhang Chulan had promptly conceded, agreeing to hand over the Qiti Yuanliu. However, this would only happen after Lu Ke won the Great CeleAfter winning the Great Celestial Sacrifice, Lu Ke would help Zhang Chulan eliminate competitors and protect his group.
Lu Ke also planned to chat with Wang Ai and Wang Ye soon, aiming to acquire the techniques of summoning spirits and the Wind Rear Odd Gate.
The successor of the Six Treasury Immortal Thief should be on his way to Dragon Tiger Mountain as well.
He wanted it all!
“Techniques are valuable for their quality, not quantity. The Five Thunder True Law, the third level of the Reversal Birth technique, and the Heavenly Passage Scroll are more than enough for one person to master in a lifetime.” Lu Jin couldn’t help but remind him.
“A person’s energy is limited. Trying to master everything might not be as effective as focusing on one thing.”
“Who knows?” The Old Celestial Master narrowed his eyes and smiled. “There are always exceptional individuals who can learn and excel at anything, making others feel hopeless.”
“Are you talking about Lu Ke, or yourself? You two are both freaks of nature.”
Lu Jin chuckled, completely exasperated. He realized that he just didn’t get along with the people of the Celestial Master’s Mansion!
“Ah, I’m just a mere mortal, not worthy of your praise, Old Lu.” The Old Celestial Master shook his head with a smile.
“Yes, yes, I’m just an ordinary person. Grandfather Lu, you flatter me.”
Lu Ke nodded in agreement.
Lu Jin: “...”
Old grump, little brat!
No wonder the Celestial Master’s Mansion produced little devils like Lu Ke and Zhang Chulan.
They were clearly cut from the same cloth!
Zhang Lingyu was the one who truly deviated from the traditional line of Celestial Masters!
He took out the Heavenly Passage Scroll and tossed it to Lu Ke, then walked towards his residence.
“I don’t have the third level of the Reversal Birth technique on me. Come to my place, and I’ll recite it for you.”
“Oh? Alright, as you wish.”
Lu Ke was taken aback but nodded, bowing to the Old Celestial Master before following Lu Jin.
With this delay, Bai Shixue probably wouldn’t be waiting for him anymore. It looked like he wouldn’t be able to teach and test Bai Shixue’s understanding of Daoist techniques today.
No worries, next time for sure!
Lu Jin, walking ahead, smiled. Despite his strict family values and his dislike for Lu Ke, he had to admit that his great-granddaughter liked him.
As Linglong’s great-grandfather, he would ensure that Lu Ke remained loyal to her, at least until she decided otherwise.
This was purely out of love for his great-granddaughter!
He still opposed this match!
He had a chat with the big shots in the group.
Readers who enjoy Jin Yong’s novels can check out a story where the protagonist is a bystander, witnessing famous scenes and gaining abilities. It’s quite satisfying!
(End of Chapter)
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