Seeing Lu Li in that state, Jiro set down his sake gourd and began by repeatedly using Acupuncture on himself.
His condition then changed several times in rapid succession. First, he went from a hunched old man to a gigantic yet still stooped elderly man. Then he became an upright old man, and finally a black-haired middle-aged man.
That was not the end of it. For an instant, he assumed a terrifying appearance. Every muscle in his body tightened, resembling the Adamas Form of Zeus that Lu Li had once seen. His entire body turned crimson like a savage demon, exuding a cruel and violent aura.
He maintained that ferocious appearance and temperament for several seconds before using Acupuncture on himself again—or rather, releasing his Acupuncture points. His power returned to its peak, while his appearance and physique returned to normal, as though he had returned to simplicity after reaching perfection.
At that moment, Jiro looked like an ordinary young, vigorous man. He had a black pompadour, full muscles, and a powerful build. As he moved his body and approached Lu Li, he said, "It's been a long time since I used my full strength. But it looks like I won't even be able to Acupuncture this kid unless I do."
As he spoke, he suddenly struck. He was so fast that Lu Li, in his bloated state, could not react in time.
Only when Lu Li felt his body go numb and hot did he realize that the bloated power accumulated within him was pouring away like water.
Yet it was not pouring outward, but inward. It was as if that chaotic, immense power had found an internal reservoir, all of it gathering toward Lu Li's Dantian and condensing within a single area.
As a result, Lu Li's inflated