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Chapter 53: The Hand Moved on Its Own
Chapter 53: The Hand Moved on Its Own
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"Ouch~"
On the stage, Lu Jin turned his face away, a bit of a toothache starting to set in.
With his age, the old man just couldn't handle such scenes anymore. Seeing someone make that gesture made him feel uncomfortable all over, especially when it was one of the brats from the Celestial Master's Mansion.
Seeing his discomfort, a few of the older folks couldn't help but exchange knowing smiles, reminiscing about their own youthful days.
But such sentiments were fleeting. After all, life is lived in the present, and the web of interests and conflicts quickly cooled the warmth.
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Animals have incredibly keen senses, and Liu Kunsheng, who had cultivated for a thousand years, was no exception.
Seeing Lu Ke rolling up his sleeves, Liu Kunsheng sensed that things were about to get out of hand and promptly shouted out.
"Brat, you actually managed to drag it out until my time on this body ran out! Fine, fine, we'll settle this another time!"
With that, he swiftly returned to Deng Youfu's body, then seemed to use some secret technique, using Deng Youfu as a medium to vanish in an instant.
Before leaving, he threw a ball of dark energy at Deng Youfu, which seemed to give him a bit of vitality, helping him wake up from his unconscious state.
"I concede."
Deng Youfu, now awake, spoke the three words as per Liu Kunsheng's instructions.
A golden hand stopped just a hair's breadth from his face, then gently pulled him up.
"Brother Deng, what are you doing lying on the ground? The floor is cold; you'll catch a cold if you sleep there! Come, let me help you up. If you're tired, go to bed."
Deng Youfu: ...
Looking into Lu Ke's concerned and sincere eyes, Deng Youfu hesitated to think about what might have happened if he had been slower to speak.
He moved his lips, about to say something, when he suddenly felt a warm current flow from Lu Ke's hand, warming his body and dispelling his fatigue and pain.
After a few breaths, Deng Youfu felt almost fully recovered, aside from some torn and dirty clothes, he was back to his original state.
He looked up, a bit surprised, "You..."
"Oh, no problem, just testing a skill," Lu Ke smiled, considering Liu Kunsheng's selfless act, he added, "After the match, go home early with your brother. Have some of my seniors escort you down the mountain; just mention my name."
Deng Youfu's face changed, but he didn't ask for details, only nodding solemnly.
The referee entered the arena to announce the result.
"The match is over. The winner is Lu Ke!"
As Lu Ke left the arena to make room for the next round, he suddenly noticed a strong gaze on him. He subtly glanced over and saw Lu Ci staring at him intently, his eyes full of confusion, joy, and a hint of greed.
I don't think I've done anything to offend this old man yet, Lu Ke thought, then remembered that the Lu family had once imprisoned Duanmu Ying, one of the Thirty-Six Thieves with the Dual Hands, gaining the power to inherit the Dual Hands' lineage.
The Red Hand modifies the flesh, while the Blue Hand modifies the soul.
The Dual Hands, one of the Eight Wonders, are incredibly powerful. Perhaps Lu Ci mistook his healing technique, Reido, for the Red Hand?
But the two skills are fundamentally different.
Whether it's an adaptation to the world or due to the unique nature of the Shinigami spirit body, Reido, which is designed to heal Shinigami spirit bodies, can also heal physical bodies. This is somewhat like a feedback mechanism, where the soul is made whole, and the soul then forces the body to heal.
While it is a healing skill, Reido focuses solely on healing, with no additional effects like boosting or clearing negative states.
On the other hand, the Red Hand has a much higher healing limit, capable of regenerating limbs and even saving someone as long as they're not dead. It can also optimize and adjust the body, essentially making it a superior version of Reido. However, Reido's healing speed is still faster, preventing it from being completely obsolete.
It's like the difference between a powerful old card from the game's launch and a powerful limited edition card from the anniversary event.
Lu Ke sighed inwardly as he continued walking out, his gaze retracting.
Fame truly brings a lot of trouble. Even someone like him, with no family ties and the intimidating presence of the Grand Master above, still attracts so much attention. No wonder Wang Ye got stuck in a quagmire after revealing the Qimen of the Wind Empress.
Fortunately, he has already gained an advantage, surpassing others in terms of power. In this world, he can level a mountain with a single punch, far outpacing everyone else.
In reality, Lu Ke has always been holding back, his instincts telling him that using too much power might lead to some very unpleasant consequences.
"This world is deep and complex."
Lu Ke thought to himself, feeling frustrated with the author for leaving so many loose ends. He should be locked in a dark room and forced to write non-stop until he exhausts all his drafts!
Taking only a few steps, he saw a large crowd rushing towards him, like a pack of wolves who haven't eaten for three days and have suddenly found a lamb. They were running while letting out terrifying cheers.
What's going on!
Even Lu Ke was taken aback by this spectacle. He gathered his strength and vanished from his spot, reappearing under a nearby tree.
"Without an organized fan club, fans can be quite chaotic. Although they can be a bit annoying at times, it's also nice to know they like you so much."
A clear female voice sounded beside him.
Lu Ke turned to see a girl in a cartoon-character-printed tank top, with a delicate and beautiful appearance, bowing to him.
"Lu Linglong, a lay disciple of Quanzhen, greets Senior Brother Lu."
Lu Ke quickly helped her up. "Senior Sister Lu, you're too polite. We're all Daoists, so there's no need for such formalities."
"Yes, yes." Lu Linglong's face turned red as she stammered, "Senior Brother Lu... your hand."
Hand? What's wrong with my hand?
Lu Ke looked down and saw that he was holding Linglong's soft, white hand, using various methods to rub and tease it.
He quickly withdrew his hand and apologized.
"Really sorry, Senior Sister. I just get a bit uncomfortable if I'm not holding something."
"It's fine." Lu Linglong's cute face was flushed, and she seemed a bit overwhelmed.
"This visit is actually to get to know Senior Brother Lu better. Linglong... has seen you on Dragon Tiger Mountain before, but you were always focused on practicing and didn't notice me."
"That's a shame. To meet such a beautiful Senior Sister only today."
"Not really, you looked very handsome when you were so focused."
"What about now?"
"Now..."
Linglong sneakily glanced at Lu Ke's face, her eyes drifting down, then she blushed and tried to clear her mind of the chaotic images, forcing herself to remain calm.
"Now, Senior Brother is also very good."
"As long as you like it, can I call you Linglong?"
"Of course, Senior Brother Lu." Linglong lowered her head, obediently answering.
Lu Ke looked at Linglong with a gentle expression, having quickly changed the form of address from Senior Sister Lu to Sister, and then to Linglong.
He had already assessed her; she was a pure love enthusiast, and he could deceive her eight times in one night.
This was exactly the kind of girl he wanted.
"Linglong, it's rare to meet on Dragon Tiger Mountain. How about we exchange some Daoist knowledge tonight?" Lu Ke looked at Linglong with deep affection.
"Sure, I've been reviewing the Nanhua Jing and the Seven Techniques of the Yin Fu Jing. What have you been reading, Senior Brother?"
Lu Ke: "..."
No, you're serious!
Chapter 6 of the Desperate Diary
Discovering that becoming a great master is quite simple, it just depends on fate, and sometimes the dreams don't come.
(End of Chapter)
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