To be honest, Tian Zhuo was also extremely shocked. What kind of joke was this? It was only the second day. Even if he counted the day of his awakening, it was only the third day.
He knew of Lin Fan’s basic information. In the past, Tian Cheng had always treated Lin Fan as a target to surpass. He had always been jealous of him.
Yet, an orphan without any conditions was actually able to break through so quickly. There was only one reason—he was a true genius.
Tian Cheng still had to walk his own path in the future. He could only provide some support in the early stages. Wind City was just a small place. The real world was outside. After entering an Awakened Beings University, he could only rely on his own hard work.
As schoolmates from the same city, one should become friends and cherish each other so that they could take care of one another when they reach a new foreign environment. Yet, this son of his did not do so. He had even ruined his relationship with a genius like Lin Fan. Sometimes, becoming friends with a true genius was much more useful and meaningful than sole hard work.
Even if they could not become good friends, they could not become enemies.
Lin Fan said to the shop assistant, “Give me ten drops of First-grade demon essence blood.” As he said that, he took out Duan Chuan’s bank card and paid 100,000 yuan. Lin Fan’s heart ached so much that he couldn’t breathe. 100,000 yuan was gone just like that.
“Yes, sir. Please wait a moment. I’ll help you pack it up,” the shop assistant said respectfully.
These shop assistants were just ordinary people. They could only enter and exit this place because they worked here. Naturally, they did not dare to cross the line when it came to Awakened Beings.
Lin Fan looked at the luxurious box on the counter with envy. There was a pill inside. He recognized this pill. It was the Acupoint Unlocking Pill. The price had already risen to 550,000.
Looking at this, Lin Fan’s heart skipped a beat. Even the flow of star powers within his Zigong Acupoint had sped up.
His heart ached even more!
There was once a rich lady who placed this pill worth 550,000 yuan and 20 drops of blood essence of a First-grade demon in front of him. However, he did not cherish it and actually rejected it. There were also two basic cultivation techniques worth 200,000 yuan.
They were worth a total of nearly a million yuan! Yet, he had actually turned them all away.
Why couldn’t he just take it? Wouldn’t it be nice living off a rich lady?
Just as Lin Fan was deep in self-blame, sighing at the beautiful past, he heard a gentle voice. “Hello, student!”
Tian Zhuo was puzzled as well. Why was Lin Fan giving off such a sorrowful aura?
Looking at the Acupoint Unlocking Pill, shouldn’t he have an expression of greed and yearning instead?
Regarding this price, Lin Fan should shrink back at the mere sight of it. But at the same time, he should also yearn for it.
Lin Fan, whose thoughts were interrupted, turned around. When he saw that it was Tian Zhuo and his son, he was stunned. “What’s the matter?”
Tian Zhuo said gently, “Student Lin Fan, I know that Tian Cheng used to say some inappropriate things to you in school. Since I happened to meet you today, I brought him here to apologize. In the future, when you guys go to the Awakened Beings University, you guys are all from Wind City after all. As his old classmate and alumnus, if he causes trouble outside, please take care of him.”
As he spoke, he forcefully pulled Tian Cheng, who had already hidden behind him, and said seriously, “Come, apologize!”
Tian Cheng only felt that his legs were weak and his face was really pale. The courage he mustered just now was gone and he didn’t dare to look at Lin Fan. When he looked into Lin Fan’s eyes, he felt his stomach hurt. “I’m… sorry!”
“It’s okay. It’s just a small matter.” Lin Fan saw that Tian Cheng still looked a little traumatized and he almost couldn’t help but laugh. The incident at school was really nothing. It was just a competition between kids. Since it was over, so be it. Lin Fan wasn’t that petty.
The shop assistant had already packed it and handed it to Lin Fan.
“Tian Cheng, Uncle Tian, goodbye!” Lin Fan prepared to leave.
Tian Cheng suddenly said loudly, “Lin Fan, I’m a First-grade Two-star.” This seemed to have given him a lot of courage. He looked at Lin Fan bravely even though his gaze was a little evasive.
The commotion attracted the attention of many people. Some of the students were also discussing among themselves. Many of them looked at him with envy. Tian Cheng had already become a First-grade Two-star so quickly. It was only the second day after his awakening.
Lin Fan was stunned as well. He didn’t expect Tian Cheng to become a Two-star so quickly. His initial stats were less than 80. It seemed that he had been working hard these few days.
“Mmm, not bad. Keep up the good work.” Lin Fan patted Tian Cheng’s shoulder and encouraged him. Then, he turned and left without looking back.
Tian Cheng was also stunned. He didn’t expect Lin Fan to have such a reaction. He thought that this would give Lin Fan a prick at the very least. After all, his initial stats were only 79, and he was already a First-grade Two-star so quickly.
But he hadn’t expected Lin Fan to merely encourage him.
Tian Zhuo looked at his dumbstruck son, patted his head, and said emotionally, “This classmate of yours is very talented, and his temperament is terrifyingly mature. Remember, if your opposing side has him in the future, you must not become enemies with him.”
Lin Fan’s reaction was out of Tian Zhuo’s expectations.
When Tian Cheng said that he was a First-grade Two-star, Tian Zhuo was speechless. He had just asked him to apologize to Lin Fan, not to provoke him.
However, Lin Fan’s reaction was beyond his expectations. He was actually so calm.
Shouldn’t a young man at the age of 18 with such strength be arrogant?
When faced with such provocation, youth prodigies would have normally revealed his cultivation state to suppress the other party. However, Lin Fan did not do so. Instead, he encouraged Tian Cheng.
This sort of disposition caused Tian Zhuo to be slightly shocked. He possessed great natural talent and a good disposition, and he knew how to keep a low profile. One should never become enemies with such a person.
On the way home.
“Dad, is Lin Fan pretending not to care?” Tian Cheng still couldn’t figure it out and asked.
After thinking about it, he only came up with one reasonable reason. Lin Fan just looked like he didn’t care on the surface, but in reality, he cared a lot.
“No.”
Tian Zhuo was driving. This time, he didn’t hide anything. He said, “Lin Fan has already opened two acupoints. He’s already a First-grade Three-star Awakened Being.”
“Impossible!”
Tian Cheng’s eyes widened. He did not believe it. “How is that possible? He is an orphan. Where did he get the cultivation resources? Furthermore, it is impossible for him to break through so quickly. I have not stopped cultivating. Yet, I only broke through to become a First-grade Two-star this morning.”
Tian Zhuo stopped the car by the side of the road and said with a serious expression, “I didn’t say it earlier because I was afraid of hurting you. Resources are just a small matter to true geniuses. As for you, let me tell you seriously. When you enter the Awakened Beings University, you will understand. Elemental talents are not all true geniuses. There are too many who have talents far surpassing yours.”
“It’s just that in a small place like Wind City, there are fewer people who have awakened. These two days, I just want you to be happier. Young people should be arrogant and proud. But at the same time, you have to understand that you are not the number one in the world. Being labeled as a genius should not be your goal and pursuit. What’s important is strength. A true genius is not only talented but should also have a terrifying cultivation speed. In my opinion, that classmate of yours, Lin Fan, is such a person. You are far from him.”
“You must remember what I told you before. You must not become enemies with him. You must become friends with him. When you reach the Awakened Beings University, you will see an incomparably vast sky. You will have to go through it yourself. I can help you in Wind City as your father, but you will have to be careful with your words and actions in the outside world. Otherwise, you won’t even know why you died.”
“In the Awakened Beings University, true geniuses will emerge one after another. They will be stunning and outstanding. They will challenge those of a higher realm than them. Dad doesn’t need you to become the brightest one but you must fight steadily. A truly strong person must have a strong heart. To become a strong person, not only do you need talent, you also need a strong heart. Lin Fan already has many things that you don’t have.”
As Tian Zhuo said his piece, there was a hint of nostalgia. In the Awakened Beings University, when one faced a true genius, one would really feel that one was extremely small and ordinary.
Tian Cheng was still far from being a genius.