Chapter 577: Chapter 576 If We Are Not Meant to Be, I Would Have Crippled You by Now
Whether Hu Lizhong was tight-lipped or not, Yang Fei didn’t know, but he was certain of one thing: this guy had already seen the signs of what was going on between him and Tong Yunshu.
"Come here for a sec." Yang Fei beckoned to Hu Lizhong and walked aside.
Tong Jinchuan, Tong Yunshu, Zhou Fu, and the workers from the medicinal herb base all watched the two men curiously.
Only when they were far away did Yang Fei stop walking, lower his voice, and say to Hu Lizhong, "Old Hu, I have something on my mind I need to share with you."
Hu Lizhong’s mouth twitched.
We’ve known each other all of two days, and now we’re at the point where we can share heart-to-heart?
"Do you know I’m in the Innate Realm?" Yang Fei asked.
Startled, Hu Lizhong looked at Yang Fei with some wariness.
It couldn’t be.
For something so trivial, would this kid actually kill to keep a secret?
Seeing the fluctuation of inner qi within him, Yang Fei watched himself more cautiously, and couldn’t help saying, "Fuck, what kind of person do you take me for? Besides, if I really wanted to silence you, would I still need to warn you?"
Hu Lizhong thought about it too and relaxed quite a bit.
Yang Fei continued, "Do you know why I was able to enter the Innate Realm so young?"
Hu’s interest was truly piqued now, and he asked, "Why?" Then he added, "Ahem, cultivation mainly depends on talent, and you and Minister Qin are both dragons among men, with heaven-defying talents that we cannot compare to."
Yang Fei scoffed at that, "Talent is important, but there are other factors at play. You think the Innate Realm is impressive, right?"
Hu Lizhong nodded.
Yang Fei disdainfully said, "But in my eyes, the Innate are like dogs."
A few black lines appeared on Hu Lizhong’s forehead, and he became furious inside.
What do you mean?
I’m barely at a Unique Tier in combat strength, and you say the Innate are like dogs, does that mean I’m even less than a dog?
However, Yang Fei’s next words completely dissipated the anger in Hu Lizhong’s heart.
"As long as the method is right, advancing from Energy Transformation to Innate is not a problem at all. You’ve heard of Xu Yunshan, Xu Liangyou, and Xu Xiao from the Xu Family, haven’t you? With my help, they have already stepped into the Innate Realm."
"What?"
Hu Lizhong was shocked.
His outburst was a bit loud, attracting the attention of Tong Yunshu and others from afar.
Still in shock, Hu Lizhong looked at Yang Fei skeptically and said, "You’re bragging, right? You... you helped them enter the Innate Realm? Impossible!"
Yang Fei knew that these words would have this effect on Hu Lizhong; he chuckled and said, "You must’ve also heard that Zhu Tianshou was healed by me, right? He was just at the peak of the Ninth Rank of Energy Transformation Realm, but after I treated him, he leaped into the Innate Realm."
Hu Lizhong’s heartbeat accelerated drastically.
He didn’t believe the story about the Xu brothers entering the Innate Realm, which still needed verification, but the fact that Zhu Tianshou had stood up from paralysis and entered the Innate Realm was indeed true.
And Zhu Tianshou was indeed cured by Yang Fei.
Could it be that this young man wasn’t boasting, and what he said was true?
This...
"Right, my master is Huang Chengcheng, nickname Fatty Taoist. Have you heard of his name?" Yang Fei asked.
Hu Lizhong nodded, "I have heard of him; he is a legendary figure who is elusive, like a dragon that shows its head but not its tail. So it’s no wonder...you are his disciple."
"I’ll also tell you, my master actually came from the Hidden Sect; he is the successor of the strongest Sect among the Hidden Sect, the Taoist Sect. And I, I have received the true heritage of Taoism, which is why I can possess such strength at such a young age, excelling in both medical and martial arts," Yang Fei continued, dropping another piece of legendary news for most martial artists in the Divine Continent.
"Really?" Hu Lizhong looked at Yang Fei in surprise, his mouth asking the question, but his heart already starting to believe.
He had said, how could such a young person be so monstrously talented.
This kid had disappeared at the age of thirteen and came back as an Innate Realm expert, even helping the Qin Family take down Zhang Wenfeng. That strength was way too fierce.
So he was Huang Chengcheng’s disciple.
Moreover, he was the heir to the strongest sect of the Hidden Sects.
A moment later, Hu Lizhong recovered from his shock, and carefully looked at Yang Fei, saying, "Why are you telling me all this?"
"Hehe, of course, I want to make friends with you in all honesty, Brother Hu. You know I just arrived at the Military Department, I’m unfamiliar with this place, and I need to make some friends. It just so happened that we were sent out on a task together; I think it’s fate," Yang Fei said.
Hu Lizhong nodded, "Right, fate."
As a martial artist of the Unique Tier, Hu Lizhong was much younger than Tong Yan, and by the standards of the conventional Martial World, he was considered a martial artist with exceptional talent.
Such a person naturally wasn’t too foolish and immediately understood Yang Fei’s intentions.
Putting aside Yang Fei’s relationship with Qin Yanyang, just Yang Fei’s own strength was enough for Hu Lizhong to want to make his acquaintance.
"Since we’re fated, I see that Brother Hu’s realm is solid, and you seem about to breakthrough soon. This place, rich in spiritual energy, is perfect for advancement. If you trust me, you could let me help you," Yang Fei said.
You’re smart. If you had said we were not fated, then, big brother here would only have to cripple you. Anyway, no matter what, I absolutely couldn’t let Qin Yanyang know about the matter between me and Tong Yunshu at this time.
Hu Lizhong’s heart pounded as he looked at Yang Fei with fiery eyes, "So soon?"
"What do you mean ’so soon’?" Yang Fei was taken aback.
Hu Lizhong swallowed, wanting to say that we really aren’t that familiar, are you really planning to help me breakthrough to the Innate Realm this quickly?
How does this feel like a dream?
"I mean, this matter of you helping me enter the Innate Realm is progressing so quickly. Uhm, don’t we need to prepare beforehand?" Hu Lizhong said.
He still felt it was a bit unrealistic.
How could a single outing with Yang Fei suddenly offer him a chance to enter the Innate Realm?
Has his family’s ancestral grave started spewing smoke?
Wait, stay calm, must stay calm.
The Innate Realm is not that easy to achieve.
I, Hu Lizhong, have been roaming the Martial Arts World for years, and seen all sorts of demons and gods in the Military Department, how could I be bewitched by a few words from this young lad?
"Cough cough, Yang Fei, don’t worry, I’m a man who can keep secrets; your matter... cough cough, I basically know nothing, and I absolutely won’t spread it around," Hu Lizhong immediately assured Yang Fei.
Yang Fei looked at him, speechless.
Do you look like you know nothing?
Yang Fei was aiming to make Hu Lizhong his confidant, and said, "Brother Hu, stop talking, the more you say, the worse it gets. Anyway, I really get along with you, and besides, my wife wants me to join the Military Department to boost its strength. You are a key member of the department, and I’ve decided to start with you, focusing on your development. In the future, we will expand our territory on a larger stage and shine brightly."
Hu Lizhong, in his fifties. felt a bit exhilarated by a young man’s words, his blood boiling.
Dammit, anyone who didn’t know better would think you were the Military Department Director.
"Cough cough, then I really appreciate your and Minister Qin’s support. But about this Innate Realm business..."
Before he could finish, Yang Fei interjected, "Leave it to me, I can’t promise higher realms, but for now, helping you overcome the threshold of the Innate Realm, I, Yang Fei, am confident."
Seeing Yang Fei speak so confidently, Hu Lizhong couldn’t help but get excited again.
Could this young man truly have a special method to help someone enter the Innate Realm?