Old Ling's Might

Wang Xuan ignored him. Just now, Ling Qiming had entered the Bodhisattva Hall with a cold expression and hadn't even glanced at the two of them. Now, however, he was telling them to wait a moment.

A group of Essence, Qi, and Spirit and powerful people stood at the gate, blocking Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng's path.

Ling Qiming travels, security measures are always in place. Even though it is known as the extremely safe New Moon, there are still top-notch experts following him.

Furthermore, state-of-the-art intelligent robots stand guard in front, blocking the way. This level of scientific achievement is capable of single-handedly annihilating swarms of flesh and blood, and shooting down small spaceships.

Wang Xuan stopped, his face turning cold. Was Ling Qiming trying to intimidate him with his power?

Qin Cheng also stood with his friend, his expression indifferent. He knew all about the things between the two.

Ling Qiming walked over without saying a word, his expression indifferent. He first looked at Wang Xuan, then at Qin Cheng. Finally, he waved his hand, signaling the bodyguards to leave and wait outside the courtyard gate.

At this moment, the incense in the huge bronze incense burner was still burning, but the smoke no longer swirled around the Bodhisattva, nor did it point at anyone; everything had returned to normal.

Ling Qiming doesn't believe in Immortals and Buddhas; he only came here to see the historical sites. Offering incense was just something he did on a whim. Now that he's calmed down, he realizes he was overthinking things.

"Why are you two in such a hurry to leave? Two years ago you were still calling me Uncle Ling, why are you pretending not to know me now?" Ling Qiming said.

He was no ordinary person after all. Although he had walked past them with a cold face and ignored them just now, he was now in complete control and questioning the two of them instead.

Wang Xuan said, "You have such a strong presence. You treated us like air just now and completely ignored us. We thought you were going to clear the place out and rent out the entire temple to burn incense by yourself, so we quickly left as soon as possible."

Ling Qiming stared at him and found that this young man was much more... displeasing to the eye than before!

So, Old Ling ignored him again, looked at Qin Cheng, and said, "Little Qin, I've heard Ling Wei talk about you. You're a very good person. You seem very down-to-earth and not impetuous."

Qin Cheng stood firmly by his friend's side without reservation, and upon hearing this, he simply smiled and nodded modestly.

Wang Xuan immediately understood that Old Ling's words had a hidden meaning, but he didn't care. Why did he pull Qin Cheng away and turn to leave? It was to wait for Ling Qiming to come over and have a chat.

Regardless of what Ling Qiming was thinking or his expression, he spoke directly, "You still remember Qin Cheng? That's really good. Let me tell you, when Ling Wei first arrived in Ancheng, Qin Cheng did help her a lot. For example, a certain young successful local man and some students with powerful connections at school sent her flowers every day without knowing Ling Wei background, which annoyed her to the point of almost harassment. In the end, Qin Cheng helped resolve the issues."

Ling Qiming felt that this kid talked too much! In particular, the more he listened, the more uneasy he felt. Wasn't Qin Cheng helping Ling Wei block a group of suitors the same as clearing all obstacles for Wang Xuan? Therefore, he looked at Wang Xuan with even less respect.

He listened patiently, nodded to Qin Cheng, and said that Qin Cheng was a good person.

Ling Qiming was clearly giving Wang Xuan the cold shoulder, not looking at him or speaking to him. However, Wang Xuan was quite "talkative," seemingly lacking any sense of propriety, and continued talking on his own.

"Qin Cheng took good care of Ling Wei back then, but do you know what? As soon as he arrived on your turf, he was extorted and treated like a fat sheep to be slaughtered. He was bullied terribly."

Wang Xuan spoke calmly about the matter. When he saw Ling Qiming looking at him sharply, he was not intimidated at all. His eyes shone brightly as he met Ling Qiming's gaze.

He wanted to help Qin Cheng get rid of the trouble, but this was New Star, where there were absolutely cold rules, warships flying overhead, and intelligent robots intimidating people. He couldn't just act recklessly; if he killed someone directly, he would be in serious trouble himself.

This is no longer an ancient society. Under the brilliant sky of science and technology, even if one stands on the side of reason, ordinary people cannot do whatever they want.

Everything must be done under the rules of the New Star. Even the chaebols who participated in making the rules are ostensibly abiding by them and cannot break the Rules for no reason.

As for what happened behind closed doors or in private, Wang Xuan didn't bother to comment or say anything more. Ultimately, his strength was insufficient; he was still far from reaching the level where his sword light could soar to the heavens and reach the Jade Pool.

Ling Qiming revealed a faint smile, an expression he had never shown before. Was this young man, whom he disliked so much, asking him for a favor?

Qin Cheng was getting anxious. He absolutely did not want to see Wang Xuan bow down to Ling Qiming for his sake. He opened his mouth to say something, but was stopped by Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan remained calm and said, "Originally, I wanted to tell Ling Wei that her old classmate, who had always been very kind to her, was bullied terribly on her turf."

Ling Qiming's faint smile vanished, and he looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze before finally saying, "Don't look for Ling Wei, talk to me!"

Wang Xuan stopped Qin Cheng, who was getting anxious and wanted to interrupt, and quickly and simply stated Qin Cheng's question.

Ling Qiming nodded. Although his expression was indifferent, he was in a good mood. This young man had taken the initiative to ask him for help, which was different from the past.

"After officially stepping out of the campus and into society, one must eventually accept reality," Ling Qiming said, making no attempt to hide his true feelings.

He felt that once something had begun and he bowed his head, it meant compromise and giving up many things from the beginning. At this point, he believed that the former "troublemaker" was no longer a threat, and there was no possibility of a relationship with Ling Wei.

Qin Cheng became anxious and said, "Old Wang, there's no need for this, there's no need to beg him!"

Wang Xuan knew he had misunderstood, and could only sigh. In the end, Qin Cheng still had a weak mentality, believing that he was bowing his head and begging for help.

Is Wang Xuan that kind of person? I've never had that kind of experience.

He knew that Ling Qiming didn't like him much, and he now disliked Old Ling as well. What should he do? Since they had run into each other by chance, he would "order" Old Ling to do some "practical things".

"I have some cooperation with the Dingwu Organization. Hmm, since Xiao Qin is in trouble, call that person over." Ling Qiming spoke, his calm demeanor carrying an air of authority; these things were no big deal to him.

Wang Xuan grasped Ling Qiming's mindset: the other party felt that he had bowed his head and put down his pride, so Old Ling was in a good mood now.

He pursed his lips slightly. Old Ling really didn't like him, but if he thought he had bowed his head, he was really overthinking it.

Who have Ancestor Wang been dealing with lately? Female Sword Immortal, Ghost Monk, a peerless Red-clothed Demon Immortal, and he just took a stroll around Old Zhang's grand Daoist temple.

In addition, Old Wu would try to get close to him whenever he had free time, and Little Zhong's younger brother Zhong Cheng, was determined to learn the Old Arts from him. Most importantly, he was now the protector of the Number One Person in the Old Arts. Therefore, Ancestor Wang had become very arrogant recently, with a completely invincible mentality.

Therefore, when he asked Old Ling to do something, it wasn't out of a desire to ask for favors. It was simply because they didn't like each other and he figured he might as well use Old Ling's talents and get him to do something meaningful.

Qin Cheng had already been forced by Wang Xuan to call for help, asking Li Kun, the head of his department, to come here, saying that an important client of the Ling Family wanted to see him.

Only then did Wang Xuan casually speak up, "Actually, we have many classmates here at New Star. If we ask them for help, they will definitely be happy to assist us. For example, Zhao Qinghan, Zhou Kun, Su Chan, and others have a very good relationship with us. It's just that Qin Cheng is too proud and has too much self-esteem. He keeps telling those classmates that he is doing well and has no difficulties."

What he said was true. Qin Cheng was too proud. He felt that he was already ashamed to have gotten into New Moon through connections, and he would feel embarrassed to ask his classmates for help.

Wang Xuan spoke slowly and deliberately, "So, after I found out, I felt I should tell you. After all, Qin Cheng helped Ling Wei before, and if he's bullied here, what will happen if word gets out..."

"Stop talking!" Ling Qiming immediately interrupted him. He realized what was going on. This kid wasn't actually begging him.

This is a classic case of asking someone for a favor and then refusing to acknowledge their friendship. How can someone be so shameless?!

In an instant, his dislike for Wang Xuan increased tenfold!

Ling Qiming's face darkened, and he found Wang Xuan increasingly unpleasant to look at.

In fact, Wang Xuan didn't like him either, and secretly thought to himself, "Old Ling, you blocked my way to New Star, and I haven't settled that score yet. What's wrong with making you do some work now?"

Qin Cheng gradually realized what was going on. Old Wang was a bit too fierce, possessing an extremely impressive mindset of a strongman. With the attitude of "why not use him if he can't get the job done," he had Ling Qiming "do things."

Ling Qiming was thinking more deeply, so when he looked at Wang Xuan, his dislike for him intensified once again!

"Practice your Vajra Fist and break through to the next level as soon as possible," Wang Xuan said.

Qin Cheng nodded, stretched his body again, and practiced Buddhist boxing techniques with great vigor and grace, which was very impressive in the temple.

Wang Xuan remained calm and directed the Mysterious Factor toward Qin Cheng, immersing him in a rich, Mysterious Matter that dramatically enhanced the vitality of his flesh and blood.

However, there were no unusual phenomena this time. It was some distance from the Bodhisattva Hall, but it made the entire hall appear more sacred than usual.

The Old Monk looked back and had vaguely felt that the Bodhisattva statue was unusual today, but now that everything was quiet, was it just an illusion?

Ling Qiming remained silent. He accepted the extraordinary, but hoped to explain it with science and did not believe in the Vanished.

Recently, a tycoon explored a secret location and gained immense benefits, collecting some rare treasures that would allow him and others to live for more than a decade longer.

Boom!

Suddenly, Qin Cheng's body trembled, and the fist he threw emitted a loud bang, creating a powerful airflow. He could no longer suppress it and broke through completely.

Ling Qiming was taken aback. This was the first time he had ever seen someone who practiced Old Arts break through to a higher level, and it was someone he knew.

"Qi Gathering and nourishing the internal energy, all in one step!" Qin Cheng's eyes shone brightly, his heart filled with joy and excitement.

After successfully Qi Gathering, many people need to spend a long time figuring out the way to cultivate internal energy, while only a few can do it in one go.

Wang Xuan used Mysterious Factor to help him, directly nourishing his flesh and blood. If it couldn't be done in one step, then there would be a problem.

The Old Monk's expression changed. Were all the strange phenomena he had just witnessed caused by this young man practicing Vajra Fist? Moreover, his simultaneous success in Qi Gathering and cultivating his inner strength indicated that he was a person with extraordinary potential!

He chanted a Buddhist prayer and said, "You have a karmic connection with Buddha."

"I think so too. I dreamt last night that a Bodhisattva was shining, as if beckoning me, so I came." Qin Cheng nodded. He and Wang Xuan were in sync and wanted to clear Old Wang of any wrongdoing, even though he felt it wouldn't matter if he didn't say anything.

"You are welcome to come often, benefactor!" the Old Monk said eagerly.

When Li Kun arrived, he felt nervous upon seeing a group of bodyguards and some of the latest intelligent robots outside the courtyard.

He learned Ling Qiming's identity shortly after entering, and upon seeing Qin Cheng standing to the side, he broke out in a cold sweat.

Ling Qiming looked down on him and said a few words indifferently, the meaning of which was quite veiled, unlike the straightforwardness of a young man.

This was a habit he had developed from being meticulous in his daily life. Wang Xuan felt it wasn't straightforward enough, so he went directly to Li Kun and clearly told him to return the three million New Star Coin immediately.

"No, five million!" he added. "Is there no consequence for doing wrong?"

Then, seeing the other person nodding with sweat all over his face and saying nothing more, Wang Xuan kicked him into the air, sending him flying over the courtyard wall.

Seeing this, Ling Qiming glared at him fiercely.

"Old Ling ..." Wang Xuan spoke to him again.

Qin Cheng, listening nearby, felt a cold sweat break out all over his body. The Old Monk was also taken aback and couldn't help but look at the two of them.

Ling Qiming stared at him coldly, his dislike for him multiplied by a thousand!

Wang Xuan sighed and said, "I've already addressed you like that, and I'm asking you for a favor, so what are you worried about? Let's just go our separate ways from now on!"

Ling Qiming was taken aback, then thought about it and realized that was indeed the case, but his expression remained cold.

"So, don't try anything with me. If something happens to me, the whole world will receive emails I've set up saying you killed me, and I'm sure Ling Wei won't forgive you then!" Wang Xuan said solemnly.

He really needs to be careful. Old Ling has a lot of influence on New Star. If he wants to crush him, he has many ways to do so.

"So, I deliberately called Old Ling as a way of showing my attitude..." Wang Xuan said seriously.

Ling Qiming had mixed feelings. He nodded and left with a cold face.

Once they were away from the temple and in a secluded place, Qin Cheng asked, "Old Wang, is what you said true?"

"What do you mean by 'real' or 'fake'? If I run into Ling Wei, am I supposed to change how I address her? I'll still call her the same way I always have." Wang Xuan said calmly, adding, "As for Old Ling, we've already started calling her that, so let's just keep calling her that from now on."

"Old Ling will beat you to death when he finds out!" Qin Cheng sighed.

"What could he possibly know? Everyone has their own opinion," Wang Xuan said nonchalantly.