Chapter 142 - 21: Heart Stilled Like Water Power

Wang Dashan explained.

Someone has to take the blame for this, and it certainly can’t be Xu Songlin.

"I thought as much, Principal. You don’t need to worry about me. It’s not that I don’t want to cultivate; it’s just that my method of cultivation is different. Fishing, dancing in the square, playing games, joking around, these are all part of my cultivation. To be honest, my talent is quite unique. The less I cultivate, the stronger I become. Do you understand?"

Zhang Lingfeng said with a serious face.

"I understand. Everyone knows you’re exceptionally talented, but the Lone Wolf Saber Technique isn’t as simple as you imagine. Qiu Kui on the front lines has already made a breakthrough. There’s only a thin barrier left before the Saber Technique reaches Great Success. She will break through within ten days, and once the Lone Wolf Saber Technique reaches Great Success, its murderous aura will penetrate the body. Even if your Spear Technique reaches Perfection, you will still lose your composure under its influence. This is the most frightening aspect of the Lone Wolf Saber Technique. Do you understand what I’m saying now?"

Wang Dashan said with equal seriousness.

"I understand, but don’t worry, I won’t lose to her. If you’re really worried I’ll lose to her, help me look after these things."

Zhang Lingfeng handed over the fishing gear to Wang Dashan.

He could tell that Wang Dashan didn’t take his words seriously at all, clearly not believing someone could grow stronger without cultivating, or even grow stronger the less they cultivate.

"Alright, hand them over to me, and when one day..."

Wang Dashan slung the fishing gear over his shoulder, holding a folding chair in one hand and grabbing the fishing net pole in the other. He thought Zhang Lingfeng was going to turn over a new leaf, cultivate earnestly, and prepare to face Qiu Kui. But when he saw Zhang Lingfeng running towards the courtyard of the neighborhood, it was clear it was time for square dancing.

"You..."

Wang Dashan’s face twitched.

He really wanted to smash everything in his hands to pieces but feared provoking Zhang Lingfeng to become even worse.

So he held his patience, watching Zhang Lingfeng finish the square dance and return to collect his things.

"Ling Feng, I don’t have much time left."

When handing back the items to Zhang Lingfeng, Wang Dashan looked pained.

"What’s wrong, where are you going?"

Zhang Lingfeng was stunned.

"I’m going to die soon, maybe I won’t see you represent South City and compete with other Martial Dao students from the entire Jiangbei Province."

Wang Dashan said solemnly.

"Principal, you are perfectly healthy, why curse yourself like this?"

Zhang Lingfeng didn’t believe it at all.

"Rip!"

Wang Dashan tore open his shirt, revealing a black wound on his chest. Although the wound showed signs of healing, it kept oozing black blood beads. If it weren’t for the special cotton cloth absorbing it, Wang Dashan’s clothes would have been stained black long ago.

"What happened to you?"

Zhang Lingfeng was shocked.

"Caused by the Catfish Demon Great King."

Wang Dashan said.

"In the Great Radiation Zone?"

Zhang Lingfeng said.

"Yes, the Catfish Demon Storm wasn’t as simple as it seemed. If Master Ao hadn’t rushed over from outside, the Outer Ring City might have already fallen. The reproduction speed of the Catfish Demons far exceeds human imagination. Even if they are driven back to the Ocean, unless the Demon Queen is exterminated, they can quickly regain strength and even swarm in terrifying numbers to devour human territories. By then, not just the Outer Ring City will fall, but the entire South City and even the entire Jiangbei Province."

Wang Dashan said with heartfelt seriousness.

"Is it that serious?"

Zhang Lingfeng was taken aback.

"Within South City, you are the most talented. Whether South City can be defended depends on how you grow in the future. I don’t think you want to see South City occupied by Catfish Demons, or all your friends and family being eaten by them, nor do you want to see me die without closure, right?"

The more Wang Dashan spoke, the more emotional he became.

"Of course, I don’t want that. Principal, I understand what you mean. Don’t worry, I’ll work hard to improve my strength. Please believe in me."

Zhang Lingfeng said with a serious face.

"As long as you say that, I’m relieved. Whether you can withstand the Lone Wolf Saber Technique or not doesn’t matter. As long as you’re willing to cultivate, even if Qiu Kui perfects the Lone Wolf Saber Technique, she won’t be your match in the future."

Wang Dashan was overwhelmingly delighted.

"Yes, I understand your intentions, Principal. I definitely won’t let you down. That woman can forget about defeating me."

Zhang Lingfeng vowed confidently.

"Good, I’m waiting to see you perform."

Wang Dashan felt a sense of relief.

Zhang Lingfeng thought for a moment, placed the fishing gear and fishing net pole he was carrying in the corner, and then ran back home.

"Ling Feng, where are you going?"

Wang Dashan shouted.

"I’m going to improve my strength."

Zhang Lingfeng said without turning his head.

"Good!"

Wang Dashan was overjoyed.

Looking at the fishing gear and fishing net lying discarded in the corner, beloved by anglers, a smile appeared on his face. He couldn’t help but put his hands on his hips, sighing, "This kid may be a bit arrogant, but if you talk to him properly, he’ll listen. This moment of genuine emotion finally made him turn over a new leaf, making my efforts worthwhile. When my injury acts up, even if I die, I can die in peace."

"Huh?"

Suddenly, a bright light shone over.

Wang Dashan squinted, seeing a person with a searchlight on their head, holding a few fishing rods in their hand, wearing rain boots, and carrying a water tank, running over.

When they got closer, the smile on Wang Dashan’s face froze.

The person wasn’t anyone else but Zhang Lingfeng.

"Principal, why haven’t you gone back yet? As I said, time is tight, so I’ll be off now!"

Given the severity of the situation, Wang Dashan sincerely hoped to become stronger and better. Zhang Lingfeng didn’t want to disappoint the old man either, so he changed his plan and decided to go night fishing after gathering his equipment.