Chen Lin had learned quite a bit about how innate talents formed, but his understanding remained broad, and he could not even be certain it was accurate.
The other man was a veteran talent holder. Perhaps he knew more.
Yang Qianxing nodded and said, "You're right. The rule force ordinary talent holders wield does indeed come from those powerhouses. But there are also people favored by the Great Dao, born with the ability to wield rules. Such cases are simply rarer."
After this brief explanation, he glanced at Chen Lin and said, "And I happen to be one of the latter. Since I'm still alive, the rules of my innate talent haven't collapsed and scattered, so there's naturally no question of restoring them to completeness. You needn't worry that I'll seize your companion's talent origin."
Seeing that his expression seemed genuine, Chen Lin felt his heart ease.
He gave a dry chuckle. "You misunderstand, Senior. How could I possibly think such a thing?"
Then his expression turned solemn. "Besides, my companion is your descendant. Even a vicious tiger won't eat its cubs. Someone as wise, mighty, and extraordinarily gifted as you would be even less likely to do such a thing."
Yang Qianxing was speechless for a moment and ignored Chen Lin's moral blackmail.
After a brief pause, he changed the subject. "Do you enter the Nightmare Realm through projection, or can you enter in your true body?"
"Both."
Chen Lin answered immediately.
But he quickly explained, "However, I have only one way of entering in my true body, and only I can use it. If you wish to use it, Senior, we'll need to work out a plan."
He currently had a Gourmet Invitation Letter that could let the other man enter Gourmet Island. But after entering, he would