Is Tang Rao rejecting Elder Lin again?
Elder Lin was scratching his head, unable to figure out how to trick Tang Rao into coming back to study Star Formation research.
"Tang Rao, you're welco to co anyti. The opportunities you're lacking, I can tell you about. Whether you can grasp them is up to you."
Even knowing Tang Rao couldn't beco his closed-door disciple, Elder Lin still tried one last ti. He was even willing to break tradition and tell Tang Rao what those opportunities were.
"Elder Lin, you can tell what I can comprehend. People back ho always say I'm a genius."
Tang Rao boasted shalessly, though he wasn't exaggerating about so things.
"Genius, haha, you really are a genius. Even I have to admit it."
Elder Lin had t countless people in his life and wanted to select many disciples, but Tang Rao was the one he resolutely wanted to keep.
"This book lacks things when read forwards. If you read it backwards, you'll naturally know. If you don't believe it, you can try."
Oh, so that's a saying, Tang Rao suddenly realized. It was indeed Elder Lin's own book, and he planted such a mischievous hint that perhaps only he could see it.
"Based on Elder Lin's experience, I trust there will be no problem. I'll take the book back to study it well. If I'm really stuck, I'll co ask you."
"Young friend Tang Rao, I still say, if you ever want to beco my closed-door disciple, you're welco to co find anyti. If you want to continue learning alchemy, I won't stop you. This is the most I've ever conceded."
Not listening, not listening, a turtle reciting scriptures. Tang Rao has his own style. Once he decides not to do sothing, he won't do it just because of Elder Lin's kindness or because he feels he should do more.
"Elder Lin, I'm leaving now. Whenever you want to drink or chat, you're welco to the Kao Shan Shop. Bye."
Tang Rao left with a carefree silhouette.
"Boss, the way you just treated my adoptive father, when will I have that kind of charisma?"
When Zhang Wang walked out with Tang Rao, he almost wanted to bow in admiration to him.
"When? How would I know when? Definitely not now. With your personality, you'd be too scared to even speak back when your adoptive father scolds you."
It's not bragging. Throughout his life, Tang Rao has never been afraid of anyone. Whenever he faces danger, he always turns it into safety, and frankly, he hasn't t many real opponents so far.
None could ever take his life.
As for those who are much stronger than Tang Rao, they're not even interested in getting his blood on their hands.
"That's true. I've never argued with my adoptive father. He scolds whether I do good or bad, and sotis I just feel helpless."
Everyone knew Zhang Wang had no say in front of Elder Lin. If he hadn't already gotten used to speaking to seniors, he wouldn't be so surprised by how Tang Rao treated Elder Lin today.
"But you being able to ask this question shows you've grown. You have your own thoughts, which is sothing to be proud and happy about."
Tang Rao was just speaking his mind. Whether what he taught Zhang Wang was correct, even Tang Rao couldn't say for sure.
To Zhang Wang, eting Tang Rao was like eting a kindred spirit. His eyes lit up, and holding Tang Rao's hand, he lost the mature steadiness he showed at first sight. Excitedly, he said, "Boss, you truly are my soulmate. You validated my dreams and made so determined. In the future, I will live my true self, making sure everyone knows I'm not to be trifled with."
Zhang Wang passionately spoke his piece and then fell silent.
"But it's actually quite hard to do, isn't that what you an to say?"
Tang Rao finished Zhang Wang's thought, striking firmly in the heart of what Zhang Wang felt.
"Yes, that's exactly what I thought. Everyone on the outside believes I'm fearless, but I have my own concerns. Were it not for my position forcing to do certain things, I'd have already pursued my dreams."
After Tang Rao resolved the knot in Zhang Wang's heart, Zhang Wang began to speak his mind, placing full trust in Tang Rao.
"Pursue dreams, why pursue dreams? Aren't dreams ant to be achieved? There's a world of difference between pursuing and achieving."
In Tang Rao's view, dreams are ant to be realized, not pursued. The gap between pursuing dreams and achieving them is vast.
"Isn't it difficult to achieve? I want to beco a hero in the Divine Realm, a miracle, and I don't want to be diocre. The dream is just too big."
The answer Zhang Wang gave surprised Tang Rao.
A shopkeeper wanting to be a hero, much like a hero wanting to open a general store after achieving all his goals, living quietly for the rest of his life.
Tang Rao could understand Zhang Wang's desire.
"Zhang Wang, you should be grateful you t . I am destined to lead you to the peak, to beco a hero in the shop, where everyone will tremble upon hearing your na."
Tang Rao told Zhang Wang his vision for the future. Zhang Wang's emotions, already stirred, were further unsettled by Tang Rao's encouragent.
"Boss, just because of your words, I'm willing to follow you through thick and thin, thousands of tis over."
Zhang Wang, hands clasped and one knee to the ground, solemnly and respectfully kneeled before Tang Rao.
Tang Rao accepted Zhang Wang's homage, helping him up afterwards to see the road ahead clearly.
"Zhang Wang, there were things I didn't want to tell you yet, but since you already want to grow, I don't mind speeding up your progress. This is my secret weapon, a handgun, loaded with Purple Crystals. The gun can hold countless crystals, effectively serving as bullets. When the energy is absorbed to a certain extent, you can pull the trigger, and the bullets will co out, capable of killing. This is a more advanced weapon than a Divine Artifact. I don't have many of these, but I can place one in your shop as a town-protecting treasure. Once this gimmick spreads, are you still worried about future business?"
Tang Rao demonstrated it to Zhang Wang, who was so amazed it was as if he was watching a play, nearly unable to close his mouth in astonishnt.
"Boss, this is truly sothing special. Are you sure placing it in the shop as the town-protecting treasure won't get the shop taken from ?"
Zhang Wang's concern wasn't unfounded. Given his current power, if he took the item to the shop, it might not last a day, and Tang Rao would lose.
Tang Rao undoubtedly knew this outco, so if he still did it, there must be a reason.
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