SRGA Chapter 67: Worried Ouyang Fei
"Ouyang, is there really no martial arts grandmaster in Hua Country?" Lin Tian asked.
Ouyang Fei nodded. "As far as I know, there isn't. Of course, I'm not sure if there are any around the big shots or hidden in the deep mountains and forests."
"My dad is a martial arts grandmaster, that's what he says."
Lin Tian was somewhat surprised. "Your dad is actually a martial arts grandmaster? No wonder you've reached the advanced stage of internal energy."
Ouyang Fei shrugged. "So what? You're probably in the late stage of internal energy already. You might even become a martial arts grandmaster before you turn thirty."
As he said this, Ouyang Fei paused.
"My dad often says that if you can become a martial arts grandmaster before thirty, then there's hope to become a martial arts master in this lifetime."
"Old Lin, you really have the potential to become a martial arts master."
Lin Tian chuckled. "Well, then I'll look out for you in the future. Does that mean I don't have to break up with Bingning?"
Ouyang Fei stared at Lin Tian.
"Old Lin, you're probably under the guidance of a powerful master, right? Your master must be a top martial arts grandmaster."
"In that case, you shouldn't have much to worry about."
"If they act out of line, I'll have my dad step in and reason with them alongside your master."
Lin Tian chuckled lightly. "What if I don't have a master?"
Ouyang Fei rolled his eyes.
"Old Lin, do you think you can achieve your current level of strength just by buying a secret manual at your stall and practicing on your own?"
"Don't mess around."
Lin Tian said, "I'm serious. I don't have a master."
Ouyang Fei stared at Lin Tian in disbelief for a moment before saying, "If you don't have a master, then you're a freakish genius."
"You won't be able to escape becoming a grandmaster in the future!"
"Old Lin, if that's the case, I suggest you make up a master. It's effective to invent a formidable master."
Lin Tian pondered. With no martial arts grandmasters in Hua Country at the moment, would it be too shocking to Ouyang Fei if he said he was one?
"A grandmaster... let's not mention it for now."
"Martial arts grandmaster level is enough for now. Don't worry about it unnecessarily."
Lin Tian thought to himself.
"Ouyang, take a look at my level of strength."
Lin Tian demonstrated a set of palm techniques.
Thunderous booms echoed, and sand and stones flew around, with a strong wind blowing.
Ouyang Fei stepped back a bit, squinting to watch.
After half a minute, Lin Tian stopped.
"My foster father!"
Ouyang Fei exclaimed.
Lin Tian: "..."
"Good boy! Later, your foster father will buy you candy on the street."
Ouyang Fei immediately raised a middle finger. "Damn, just saying that, you've ruined the image of a master in my mind."
"Releasing internal energy externally, and you're actually a martial arts grandmaster."
Ouyang Fei couldn't believe it.
Lin Tian chuckled. "Actually, I'm a top martial arts grandmaster, but I was afraid of scaring you, so I showed you the level of a martial arts grandmaster first."
Ouyang Fei rolled his eyes.
"You're already at the level of a martial arts grandmaster now. It's possible for you to become a top martial arts master in the future, but the chances are slim right now."
"With your current level of strength, you don't need to deliberately invent a formidable master. Others will definitely help you invent one."
Becoming a martial arts master at such a young age, who would believe it without a powerful mentor behind him?
"Do you still worry?" Lin Tian smiled.
Ouyang Fei shook his head. "I'm not worried about you, I'm worried about myself. You're already a martial arts grandmaster, and I'm only in the middle stage of internal energy."
"I feel like I'm living in the shadow of a dog."
Ouyang Fei felt a bit frustrated.
He was often praised for his talent and worked relatively hard in cultivation. Compared to Lin Tian, his pride was completely shattered.
Lin Tian reached out and patted Ouyang Fei's shoulder.
"Don't be discouraged. After all, I'm your foster father."
"Get lost."
Ouyang Fei pushed away Lin Tian's hand.
However, after Lin Tian's words, he didn't feel so depressed anymore.
"Ouyang, think about it this way. If your dad becomes a master in the future, and your foster father is also a master, you'll have a strong backing."
Ouyang Fei: "..."
"Old Lin, as a martial arts grandmaster, it's best to keep it hidden. Don't reveal it unless necessary."
Ouyang Fei's expression became serious.
"Why is that?" Lin Tian asked.
Ouyang Fei said solemnly, "As a martial arts grandmaster, others will think you have a powerful master behind you and won't act rashly."
"But this is only for people within the country!"
"If you're dealing with people from the United States or Japan, would you want Hua Country to have a martial arts master?"
Lin Tian shook his head.
Although a martial arts master couldn't withstand heavy weapons like sniper rifles, the threat of handguns to a martial arts master was relatively low.
If a war really broke out, a martial arts master assassinating someone could cause significant damage to the enemy.
Ouyang Fei said meaningfully, "Li Xiaolong died before the age of thirty, becoming a grandmaster, and died at thirty-three."
"The cause of death is unknown."
"Do you know the reason for Li Xiaolong's death?" Lin Tian asked.
Ouyang Fei shook his head. "He died in Hong Kong before the return, how could we know the cause of his death?"
"But his death was indeed suspicious. How many young people die suddenly at the age of thirty-three? He wasn't lacking money for medical checks."
"We don't need to delve into this. The truth has long been buried in history. Just be careful and protect yourself."
Lin Tian nodded.
Ouyang Fei sighed deeply. "I've been holding it in for years, finally pretended to be cool, and you just smashed it to pieces."
"And you still have the nerve to let me treat you."
Lin Tian chuckled. "Why should I feel embarrassed? It's only right for you to show filial piety to your foster father."
Ouyang Fei rolled his eyes.
"Have you booked a hotel? If you haven't, you can come back to my place. You and Luo Bingning probably haven't reached the stage of meeting my parents yet."
Lin Tian shook his head. "No, but I won't disturb your family at this hour. It's not appropriate to go to your place now."
"I'll go back tomorrow."
Ouyang Fei was taken aback. "So soon?"
"I'm living with Bingning now. There
's no need for me to stay here if I have nothing to do."
"You've got to be kidding me! I don't even have a girlfriend yet, and you're already living with Luo Bingning."
"End of friendship!"
Although he said their friendship was over, Ouyang Fei still arranged a luxurious hotel for Lin Tian.
"Old Lin, if there's any movement in the upper circles, I'll let you know. You should be careful in your daily life."
"A martial arts grandmaster can't stop a bullet."
"Let's go."
Ouyang Fei left, leaving Lin Tian thoughtful.
His buddy wasn't simple at all. If he hadn't been so lucky, the difference between him and Ouyang Fei would have been like heaven and earth.
As Ouyang Fei left, he also felt quite emotional.
He was only in the middle stage of internal energy, while Lin Tian was already a martial arts grandmaster.
He only had a few hundred thousand in his account, while Lin Tian had several million.
"Darn it, next time I'll challenge Lin Tian in erhu. At least I've inherited half of my grandpa's true teachings in this aspect, I can beat him."
Ouyang Fei muttered to himself.