d goodbye to his roommates.On the bus heading home, Hao Ren couldn't resist once again rolling up his sleeve to check his wrist.The cyan mark, resembling fragmented dragon patterns, had faded signific...Chapter 21: Constant Peaches

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Hao Ren quickly dodged and grabbed her delicate hand. Unexpectedly, Zhao Yanzi had another move as she punched Hao Ren's abdomen with her other fist.

Then she withdrew her arm and glared at Hao Ren.

Rap rap rap... Someone was knocking on the door. Both Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzi turned to look at the entrance. Zhao Guang pushed the door open.

"How's your tutoring going" He walked over and asked.

"Oh, it’s going well," Hao Ren replied while rubbing his belly.

Zhao Yanzi's face turned red and she didn't dare to speak up.

"Ah Zi's English is very poor. I was originally planning on hiring a tutor for her, but she absolutely refused, so that’s why I’m asking you to give her some tutoring." Zhao Guang said to Hao Ren.

“Yeah, she’s quite dedicated.” Hao Ren replied.

Zhao Yanzi glanced at Hao Ren; she didn't expect him to speak up on her behalf.

"This girl is just fond of playing. Actually, she's very smart but doesn’t apply herself," Zhao Guang bluntly exposed Hao Ren’s lie.

“Dad…” Zhao Yanzi lost face again and couldn't help calling out.

Zhao Guang ignored Zhao Yanzi's shout and looked at Hao Ren. "How is the Concentrating Mantra given to you by Elder Lu progressing"

"I don’t seem to have made any progress," Hao Ren answered.

"Take it slow," he waved at Hao Ren and said, "Follow me."

He led Hao Ren up a hidden staircase to a small閣樓on the top floor. Zhao Yanzi, out of curiosity, followed as well.

"This is Zhao Yanzi's mother's workshop at home, but she rarely uses it in the evenings. After you help A Zi with her studies, you can come here to meditate and practice," Zhao Guang said.

Hao Ren looked around; although the workshop was less than ten square meters, it was elegantly decorated and felt spacious.傾斜的三角形書架充分利用了空間，上麵整齊排列著各種設計專業的書籍，大部分都是外文。

On another side of the room was a flat desk equipped with various drawing tools, clearly intended for designing work. Green chairs resembling hay stacks added an artistic touch to the small閣樓.

Through a small window in this area, one could see the deep courtyard behind, lush and serene.

"Dad, you're so unfair! I can't even enter this workshop during regular days. Why does he get to practice here" Zhao Yanzi said jealously.

"Then why don’t you study here while he practices in your room" Zhao Guang asked her.

"No way!" Zhao Yanzi shook her head vigorously.

"Alright then, go back to studying," Zhao Guang dismissed her.

Unwillingly, Zhao Yanzi left. Turning to Hao Ren, Zhao Guang said, "The Concentration Formula actually has three levels: The first level involves connecting with nature and purifying your body; the second level is drawing energy into your body to strengthen it gradually; and the third level requires releasing energy outward from your body, which allows you to practice further techniques."

Hao Ren looked at Zhao Guang and memorized his words intently. He realized that Zhao Guang was personally guiding him in cultivation.

"The first level of connecting with nature actually has some tricks..." Zhao Guang began to explain thoroughly to Hao Ren.

The esteemed "Dragon King" patiently explained the basics, which would have astonished the elders if they were present. However, Hao Ren wasn't aware of Zhao Guang's status and merely felt moved that he was taking time out of his busy schedule to teach him these things.

Zhao Guang’s guidance was clear yet profound, greatly benefiting Hao Ren; concepts he had previously struggled with suddenly became comprehensible. Indeed, it was difficult to figure such things out on one's own.

Hao Ren finally understood that Zhao Yanzi would face a significant danger three years later, and he too had to bear corresponding risks during those three years.

Ingesting the dragon pill itself was already a very dangerous action. Without cultivating the.dragon tribe's techniques to regulate and suppress it, his body would eventually be ruptured by the increasingly powerful energy of the dragon pill.

According to Zhao Guang's explanation, the dragon pill had an innate ability to absorb celestial qi from the environment, making it a precious treasure in the world. The dragon tribe naturally had such dragon pills within their bodies, thus becoming a unique and powerful clan.

Moment by moment, time passed until it was不知不覺就到了9點半。

"Uncle, I should be heading back now; our dormitory closes at 10 PM," Hao Ren said in a hurry when he noticed the time.

"Alright, I still have half left to tell you. We'll continue tomorrow." Zhao Guang led Hao Ren out of his top-floor studio.

"Yes, then I'll head back now," Hao Ren said as humbly and politely as possible. To be honest, Zhao Guang had stayed late at work today yet still spent so much time educating him patiently, which moved Hao Ren a bit.

"I'll take you home," Zhao Guang said in an assertive tone.

Hao Ren wanted to refuse but thought that Zhao Guang might have something important to say to him. Therefore, he nodded and agreed. He had a good relationship with Zhao Hongyu as his mother-in-law, and now he was related to Zhao Guang as his father-in-law. There would likely be many things for a son-in-law to discuss with his father-in-law.

Zhao Guang took Hao Ren out of the house and drove out in a low-key black Chevrolet.

Hao Ren silently got into the car, waiting for Zhao Guang to speak as the vehicle started moving.

However, Zhao Guang smoothly drove without saying anything. With many questions weighing on his mind, Hao Ren dared not ask them because of how cold and distant Zhao Guang seemed.

Zhao Guang dropped Hao Ren off at the dormitory entrance precisely at 9:45 AM. Seeing how familiar Zhao Guang was with the school roads, Hao Ren suddenly remembered that Mingri Group was the largest education investor in Donghai University; weren't all the sports facilities, libraries, and newly built film academy buildings funded by their donations

"Come over at the usual time tomorrow. After dinner, help Ah Zi study," Zhao Guang said as he dropped Hao Ren off.

"Sure, thank you Uncle," Hao Ren said as he stepped out of the car.

Zhao Guang nodded and drove away.

The entire time, this pair of father-in-law and son-in-law only exchanged these two sentences of dialogue.

Hao Ren walked into the dormitory building. As soon as he returned to the third floor, Zhao Jiayin and his gang surrounded him: "Hey! Now you have a car picking you up and dropping you off; did you hook up with a rich lady"

"I just finished tutoring, her father dropped me off," Hao Ren explained honestly.

"Why didn't I run into such a wealthy beauty She's both beautiful and rich..." Zhou Liren lamented.

What if I told them that I not only tutor this wealthy beauty but also have an engaged girlfriend; I don’t know how they would react… Hao Ren thought to himself.

Avoiding their pestering, Hao Ren climbed up to his room to read books.

"Hao Ren's love life is flourishing recently. First tutoring a pretty girl, then being summoned to the office by Su Han, and now even Class Monitor Xie Yujia pays attention to him…"

Seeing Hao Ren’s indifferent attitude, Zhao Jiayin, Zhou Liren, and Cao Ronghua started speculating, as if they hadn’t noticed before that Hao Ren had such charm.

Holding a book in his hand, Hao Ren pretended to be reading while actually adjusting his mental state. Following Zhao Guang's instructions, he made the faint energy flow inside him circulate from Baihui through Shentong and then passing through Sun穴 (Sun), Ermen (Ear Gate), Jingming (Bright Eyes), Renzhong (Human Middle), Yamén (Yamen), Fengchi (Wind Pool), and Renying (Man's Welcome). It then expanded to Shanzhong (Mound of Chest), Juque (Gateway of Navel), Qihai (Sea of Qi), and Zhangmen (Gate of Greatness) before finally passing through Yongquan (Bubbling Spring) at the sole of his foot, returning to the center of his body.

The inner core in Hao Ren's dantian微微震動 (micro-vibrated).

With a "thud," it felt as if something had knocked on Hao Ren’s forehead, and he experienced an unblocking sensation from top to bottom.

Immediately after, Hao Ren sensed the powerful aura of heaven and earth entering his body. It lingered for a moment before dispersing through hundreds of acupuncture points in his body.

The entire person felt light and airy; what was previously difficult to perceive heavenly energy now surrounded him, while his body acted like a transparent sieve, unable to retain any natural qi from heaven and earth but also not obstructing it.

This extremely clear sensation was more refreshing than swallowing 100 strong mint candies.looking at Old Zeng. "What do you intend to do""Break off the marriage between Zhao Yanzǐ and this brat. In three years, Zhao Yanzǐ will marry into the Western Sea!" Old Zeng stated firmly.His arrogan...