"This is my great-grandfather, Zhan Xiongtian," Zhan Dundun explained to Liu Nanfeng.
"Greetings, great-grandfather," Liu Nanfeng said, quickly greeting the elder.
"You're too kind, too kind, truly too polite," Zhan Xiongtian replied. He didn't act like an elder lording his age, and even rose from his seated position as a sign of respect.
Beside them, Zhan Guoliang, who had only offered a greeting upon entering, was quietly observing Liu Nanfeng.
Truth be told, Liu Nanfeng had interacted with him quite a bit when he was younger, often coming over to his house for meals. Thus, he was very familiar with him but hadn't noticed anything particularly special.
Now, upon hearing Zhan Dundun say that Liu Nanfeng was the reincarnation of Feng Zhirun, he was extremely surprised.
He looked so ordinary when he was young, how could he possibly be the reincarnation of the exceptionally talented Feng Zhirun? This was too…
"Uncle Zhan, my father would be overjoyed to know you're in Jiangcheng. I'll pick him up tomorrow, and you can have a reunion," Liu Nanfeng said with a smile to Zhan Guoliang, interrupting his thoughts.
"That would be wonderful. I haven't seen him in years, so we must have a good drink."
"Then Uncle Zhan, you'll have to take it easy. My father is quite different from you," Liu Nanfeng said with a smile.
Even without activating his analytical eye, he could feel the surging vitality within Zhan Guoliang's body, like a tide, constantly radiating an invisible aura of power.
Of course, this also indicated another point: although Zhan Guoliang was strong, he was still somewhat lacking.
For instance, Zhan Xiongtian, despite appearing to be on his last legs, giving the impression he might collapse at any moment just by standing up, Liu Nanfeng had no doubt that if a fight were to break out, a single palm strike from him could pin Zhan Guoliang to the wall.
Furthermore, Liu Nanfeng sensed that although Zhan Xiongtian's eyes were lowered and he wasn't constantly looking at him, he could perceive that Zhan Xiongtian had been observing him since they entered. However, he didn't mind.
He then turned to Zhan Xiongtian and said, "Great-grandfather, please stay in Jiangcheng for a while. It may not be a large city, but there are many good places to visit. Let Dundun take you around."
"This old body of mine, where do I have the energy for that?" Zhan Xiongtian said with a chuckle.
Liu Nanfeng could only chuckle inwardly.
"Oh, right, Liu Shu… Nanfeng, what did you need me for?"
Zhan Dundun had almost blurted out "Liu Shu Tiao" but managed to correct himself in time.
"Yesterday, a friend of mine was being chased by members of the Tide Society. I learned some information about them, and today I plan to teach them a lesson. I wanted to ask you to watch my back. If I can't win, having you there will help me escape."
"The Tide Society?"
Both Zhan Guoliang and Zhan Xiongtian were taken aback. The Tide Society was no small organization; ordinary people couldn't afford to offend them.
However, upon considering Liu Nanfeng's identity, it all seemed rather natural.
Zhan Dundun, upon hearing this, didn't ask for Zhan Guoliang's or Zhan Xiongtian's opinion, and directly agreed, prompting pleased smiles from the two elders beside him.
In reality, it wasn't that Zhan Dundun couldn't ask for their opinions, but it would have created a subtle distance in his relationship with Liu Nanfeng. It was akin to when you were a child and your good friend invited you to steal melons, and you said you needed to ask your parents for permission.
"Since Dundun is your brother, and we are his elders, now that we know about this, we cannot stand idly by. We will accompany you. With us there, I believe even if we can't win, we won't need to run."
Zhan Xiongtian straightened his body. His previously stooped posture transformed him into a figure as imposing as a mountain. His white hair instantly turned black, wrinkles on his face gradually receded, and his emaciated frame became full and robust. In the blink of an eye, he appeared as a distinguished middle-aged man, even looking younger than Zhan Guoliang beside him.
"Your methods are remarkable, great-grandfather," Liu Nanfeng praised.
"I'm not what I used to be, after all. But I never expected that on the brink of death, my Celestial Gate would open. I thank heaven for giving me this sliver of hope," Zhan Xiongtian laughed heartily, his voice booming like a bell.
However, as he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Liu Nanfeng. Everyone knew that the Celestial Gate was related to his past life.
Liu Nanfeng didn't mind and said with a slight smile, "In that case, you should thank the Tide Society, because it was they who opened your Celestial Gate."
"If that's the case, let's take this opportunity to thank them properly today."
Zhan Xiongtian clenched his fists, and the light collision between them exuded an immense aura of chivalry. It seemed he had been quite a formidable figure in his youth.
"Shall we go now? Is it far?" Zhan Dundun interjected.
He worried that if they continued talking, it would be time for lunch. He also realized for the first time that Liu Nanfeng could talk quite a lot.
"It's a bit of a distance, but that's fine."
As Liu Nanfeng spoke, he drew a circle in the air, and a circular portal appeared before them.
The scene on the other side of the portal was clearly visible to them.
"Holy cow, an Any-door?" Zhan Dundun exclaimed involuntarily.
He had seen movies, how could he not recognize it?
Zhan Guoliang, standing behind him, directly smacked him on the back of the head.
"No manners. But Nanfeng, your skills are truly impressive."
Zhan Guoliang and Zhan Xiongtian were also full of admiration. While they didn't know what an "Any-door" was, this ability to traverse space was no simple feat.
Liu Nanfeng didn't say much, just smiled slightly, and stepped through.
Zhan Dundun and the others quickly followed.
In the blink of an eye, they had arrived in the wilderness. Opposite them was a quiet industrial zone. It was likely working hours, and not many people were out and about.
They looked back, and the golden portal had dissolved into specks of golden light, disappearing.
"This ability is truly convenient," Zhan Xiongtian couldn't help but marvel.
"Among escape arts, this one is arguably the best," Zhan Guoliang also praised.
Only Zhan Dundun rolled his eyes. What escape art? This was not an escape art at all.
But he was even more curious about how Liu Nanfeng had achieved this.
The magic in movies were all special effects, mere figments of the creator's imagination, with no basis in reality.
Yet, Liu Nanfeng could manifest these imaginings in reality, which was rather terrifying.
After all, some of the imaginings in movies, some abilities, were more powerful than deities. If all of them could be realized, then… it should be impossible, Zhan Dundun mused. If Liu Nanfeng could achieve all of them, then he would undoubtedly be the strongest ally in the world, the true god among men.
At this moment, Liu Nanfeng suddenly pointed into the void.
Space split like a mirror, then curled outwards, instantly enveloping the entire industrial park.
Zhan Dundun: …
"Let's go." Liu Nanfeng walked brazenly into the industrial park. The guards at the entrance paid them no mind.
"What is this?" Zhan Xiongtian asked, looking at the mirrored void surrounding them with a look of astonishment.
He had lived for a long time and was quite knowledgeable, but the two techniques Liu Nanfeng had just demonstrated were unprecedented for him.
"This is a mirror dimension," Zhan Dundun said powerlessly.
"You know this technique?" Zhan Guoliang also asked curiously.
"It's all from the movies."
"Movies?" Zhan Guoliang and Zhan Xiongtian wore expressions that clearly conveyed their disbelief.
Meanwhile, Liu Nanfeng stopped in front of a company named "Jingjin Industry."
The company appeared to be involved in metal processing, but its doors were tightly shut, and there wasn't even a guard in sight, giving it a rather desolate appearance.
"Is this the place?" Zhan Dundun asked in a low voice.
"Should we just break in?"
Zhan Xiongtian clenched his fists, his posture becoming more upright, an invisible aura radiating outwards, his fighting spirit blazing.
Seeing him like this, Liu Nanfeng felt a bit awkward. Were old men really this fierce?
"No need. Let them all come out."
Liu Nanfeng extended his hand forward and clenched it.
ps: Catching up for yesterday, two more chapters.
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