Chapter 62

In a daze, Lu Chengwen slowly opened his eyes.

The surroundings were dimly lit, with jagged rocks everywhere, and the air was filled with a damp, sour smell.

Supporting his body, he struggled to sit up and saw an old man with white hair, his hair and beard disheveled, wearing tattered clothes, sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.

In front of him, Hua Xueying was lying on the ground, unconscious.

Long Aotian, who looked covered in injuries, was glaring at him.

“Hahaha!” The old man suddenly burst into a mad laugh: “I have been living in seclusion and meditating for many years, and I never thought that so many guests would come all at once today. This cave is truly lively!”

Long Aotian weakly clasped his hands and bowed: “May I ask for the senior’s esteemed name?”

The old man smiled slightly: “My humble name is unknown in the world, and it’s not worth mentioning.”

Lu Chengwen’s mind raced.

Grandma’s legs!

The protagonist is the protagonist; I knew he wouldn’t die!

Fortunately, I came down with him; otherwise, this old man would definitely take him as a foster son and teach him advanced martial arts to help him level up.

No way! I have to ruin this!

Lu Chengwen quickly clasped his hands and bowed: “Seeing the senior’s sharp eyes and resonant voice, and the heroic aura in your eyes and brows, could you be the one who has not been seen in the world for a long time...”

“Indeed! I am the Six-Fingered Ape Demon Hun Tiangang!”

Long Aotian was almost furious.

Did you say your name is “Hun Tiangang”? Did you say it?

You just flattered him a bit, and you said your name and nickname yourself!

Lu Chengwen thought this book was completely messed up; he didn’t recognize many of the characters, and there wasn’t this person in the original story.

Lu Chengwen quickly said: “The heroic deeds of Senior Hun Tiangang are known throughout the world. It is a great honor to meet you today, and I would die content.”

Hun Tiangang glanced at Lu Chengwen: “Hmph, flatterer, I hate those who fawn and flatter! You don’t look like a good person, with your slicked-back hair and a face full of deceit.”

Long Aotian laughed: “Lu Chengwen, do you think you can win the senior’s favor by flattering him? Do you know who the senior is? This person is Lu Chengwen, the biggest villain in Xuecheng, who is unkind and cunning, oppressing men and women, and committing all sorts of evil! Please, Senior, uphold justice!”

Lu Chengwen narrowed his eyes: You, Long Aotian, are clearly trying to get this Hun Tiangang to kill me because you can’t move!

Lu Chengwen quickly said: “Senior, I am not a villain; I am a conscientious businessman. I just invested 50 billion to renovate the slums for the poor, and this is now well-known in Xuecheng!”

“Shut up!”

Hun Tiangang looked sternly at both of them: “Neither of you looks like a good person. I, the Six-Fingered Ape Demon Hun Tiangang, value righteousness above all. I will kill anyone who is unrighteous and malicious, without hesitation!”

With that, he struck out with his palm, and a distant rock exploded.

This move shocked both Lu Chengwen and Long Aotian.

Splitting a rock with one hand is not unusual; any ancient martial artist can do it. If you can’t even break a rock, how can you call yourself a martial artist?

But from here to the cave entrance is over twenty meters, and he could shatter a rock with just his inner strength. How deep must his inner strength be to do that?

Both were very nervous.

This Hun Tiangang, who had been in seclusion for a long time, had a rather peculiar temperament. If he got angry and hit you on the head, who could bear it?

Long Aotian said: “Lu Chengwen, see that? You’re dead today.”

Lu Chengwen thought for a moment: “Senior, this palm technique, could it be the long-lost...”

“Exactly!” Hun Tiangang looked at his palm and sighed: “You have a good eye; this is the long-lost Hengyuan Bagua Palm!”

Long Aotian was almost furious.

Just now, you introduced yourself, and now you reveal your palm technique!

Did Lu Chengwen say it? Did he say you use the Hengyuan Bagua Palm?

It’s all you who said it!

So, when Lu Chengwen says half a sentence, you automatically finish it?

Long Aotian thought, this old man has a very peculiar temperament, dislikes flattery, and dislikes bad people. I have to be careful and try to get him to kill Lu Chengwen!

At this moment, Lu Chengwen praised: “Senior, your palm technique is indeed powerful, combining hardness and softness, and with great skill. Such a profound technique must be learned by very few people in the world. Only a genius can understand the subtleties of this technique!”

Hun Tiangang glared at Lu Chengwen: “Flatterer, hmpf.”

Lu Chengwen smiled: “I genuinely admire you.”

“Genuinely?”

“Absolutely, as true as the sun and the moon.”

“Hmm, are you hungry? I have some roasted meat.”

Long Aotian’s eyes widened, thinking, what the hell?

You said you hate flatterers, what’s this about?

You accept all his flattery?

Lu Chengwen said: “I’m too hurt to eat rich food.”

“Ha, you fell too hard, but fortunately, I have a Bone-Recovery and Vitality Pill. Take it, and it will heal all your bone injuries!”

Hun Tiangang hesitated: “But there are two of you...”

Long Aotian immediately panicked: “Senior, you mustn’t save him; he’s a bad person, unrighteous and truly despicable!”

Hun Tiangang looked at Lu Chengwen: “Are you a despicable person?”

“No.”

Hun Tiangang glared at Long Aotian: “He said he’s not!”

Long Aotian was speechless.

Are you out of your mind? Just because he says he’s not, he’s not? Why are you glaring at me?

Long Aotian thought for a moment and smiled: “Lu Chengwen is as rich as a country, but he is unkind and cunning, using deceitful means to amass wealth. The people of Xuecheng all want to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Ask him if he admits it.”

Lu Chengwen nodded: “I admit it!”

Long Aotian excitedly said: “Senior, he admitted it, he admitted it!”

Hun Tiangang glared at Long Aotian: “I’m not deaf, what are you shouting for!”

Hun Tiangang asked Lu Chengwen: “Why are you unkind and cunning, using deceitful means to amass wealth?”

Lu Chengwen said: “Senior, this involves economics and sociology.”

“Oh?”

“The world needs capital, and capital generates momentum, which drives society forward. Capitalists need to concentrate capital to do big things. I set up a pharmaceutical factory, gathered engineers and scientists, and developed new drugs to treat the poor. All of this requires money.”

“A good capitalist is one who knows how to make money, because the more money you make, the more you can do. At the same time, you need to know how to spend it. You can’t spend all the money you make, so it must become momentum, a force that drives society forward. The more I make, the more I spend, and the faster society progresses, benefiting more people. When capital accumulates to a certain level, I can list it in batches, enter the stock market, and let the general public become shareholders, all owning a share of my company...”

Long Aotian angrily said: “Lu Chengwen, Senior is a hermit, do you think he understands capital, industry, momentum, and equity?”

Hun Tiangang was already confused, trying hard to follow Lu Chengwen’s pace. Hearing Long Aotian’s words, he immediately got angry: “Nonsense! How do you know I don’t understand? He’s just saying... make money, spend it, and the world will be better!”

Long Aotian was shocked.

You’re really stubborn!

Do you have to pretend to understand when you don’t?

Lu Chengwen immediately clapped his hands: “Senior! Profound! I’ve explained so much, and you’ve summed up the core of it all in one sentence! Yes, it’s about making money, spending it, and then the world will be peaceful! Wow, Senior, your philosophical thinking is simply awe-inspiring!”

Hun Tiangang was satisfied, smiling and waving his hand: “Don’t flatter me, I hate flattery.”

Long Aotian was almost furious.

You hate flattery? You’re enjoying it, aren’t you?

Hun Tiangang leaned closer to Lu Chengwen: “Actually, I’m not stupid.”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s true.”

“This is like practicing martial arts; you need to put in effort to make money, just like you need to put in effort to practice.”

“Senior, you’re a god! How can you be so reasonable?”

“Do you think all martial artists are old-fashioned and stubborn? My thinking is very open.”

“Senior, you’ve given me a lesson today. I regret not falling off the cliff earlier to hear your teachings.”

Hun Tiangang laughed: “Don’t flatter me, I never listen to flattery.”

Long Aotian was frustrated.

Not only was he injured by Iron Lump Wang, but he also broke many bones falling down, adding to his injuries. If Hua Xueying hadn’t protected him, he would have died.

Now, he’s finally awake, and he’s met this old man.

He’s completely clueless!

He’s being led by Lu Chengwen.

I have to get that Bone-Recovery and Vitality Pill. If I can move, I can kill Lu Chengwen!

Hun Tiangang fumbled in his belt and pulled out the pill: “Do you recognize this?”

Long Aotian thought, you just said it’s the Bone-Recovery and Vitality Pill. Are you out of your mind? How can you be so confused?

Lu Chengwen was shocked: “Senior, could this be...”

“Exactly!”

Long Aotian was furious: “You two are enough!”

Lu Chengwen and Hun Tiangang turned to look at him.

Long Aotian was almost in tears:

“What’s going on? From your name, he says the first half, and you say the second half. Whatever he says, you say ‘exactly.’ How can you fall for this, Senior? He doesn’t know anything, just says the first half, and you say the second half! He’s tricking you!”

Hun Tiangang slowly turned his head and stared at Lu Chengwen: “Are you tricking me?”

Lu Chengwen shook his head: “No.”

Hun Tiangang turned his head: “He said he’s not!”

Long Aotian was almost suffocated with anger.

“Senior, this pill, you just said it’s the Bone-Recovery and Vitality Pill, so he’s just pretending to be surprised! He’s definitely tricking you. I guarantee he’s never heard of your name. And your palm technique, I swear, he didn’t know about the Hengyuan Bagua Palm until you said it. Ask him if you don’t believe me!”

Hun Tiangang turned his head, squinting his eyes: “You’re quite cunning, daring to trick me?”

Lu Chengwen calmly said: “Senior, with your wisdom, could I trick you? Are you the kind of person who can be easily deceived?”

“Let’s put it another way, you’ve achieved great things in your life, living in seclusion. Could two half-dead kids just trick you? Do you believe that? Your wisdom is far above mine, and I can only bow in admiration. Any trickery would be like showing off in front of Guan Yu or Lu Ban, and it would be embarrassing. You would see through my tricks in an instant!”

Hun Tiangang laughed: “Don’t flatter me, I don’t fall for that!”

Long Aotian felt his internal injuries worsen and spat out a mouthful of blood.

He was almost fainting from anger.