Inside the Scripture Pavilion.
Yuan Hong wasn't reading ancient texts like he usually did.
Spread across the desk before him was an electronic file bearing Zhenhai Group's top-secret seal. Data raced across its display, tracing Li He's growth.
"Failed the college entrance exam, came into contact with Ancient Martial Arts, Pine Listening Courtyard..."
"Liminal Space... survived... and even brought back a missing little girl?"
"In a hellhole like that, where you can barely save yourself, he still managed to bring a little girl out. He's got the makings of me in my younger days!"
Knock, knock, knock!
A crack appeared in the Scripture Pavilion's doors.
"Martial Uncle, it's me."
A gleam flashed in Yuan Hong's eyes. He tapped the edge of the display, and it reverted to an ordinary ancient-text scanning interface.
He put on an impatient scowl.
"Hmph, what took you so long? You're slow as ever. Come sit down!"
Once Li He had taken a seat,
Yuan Hong looked him up and down. "After your last assessment, I wanted to call you over, but for one reason or another, I had to put it off."
"It's a little late, but I still want to praise you. You've done well with the Ape Demon Three Styles I taught you. Your Void Breaker Fist in particular has a ferocity that captures its essence."
"I called you here today because there's something important I need to tell you. Stop practicing the Ape Demon Breathing Method for now."
Li He's expression abruptly changed.
"Martial Uncle?"
Why was he telling him to stop practicing the Ape Demon Breathing Method?
Just a moment ago in the secret chamber, Martial Uncle had thumped his chest and said he supported Li He practicing both styles. Why the sudden change?
"Hahahahahaha!"
Seeing Li He's face change, Yuan