Urban Ace Bodyguard

Chapter 1189 - 1258: Guidance from the Ghost Master

"Lin Hai, have you found the third vehicle from your twelve o'clock direction?" Xia Xiaopao reminded him over the phone.Following Xia Xiaopao's words, Lin Hai looked over from his twelve o'clock direction and saw the third vehicle—a tricycle.

"Father-in-law, don't tell me that the tricycle is here to pick me up."

"Bingo. We need to keep a low profile; nobody pays attention to a tricycle."

"But... aren't we going to the Inner Palace?"

"Exactly, which is why a tricycle is even more deceptive."

"Alright."

"Hurry up, kid. The old man driving the tricycle is specially hired by me as a private driver. Back in the day, he was a legendary driver in the military until..." Xia Xiaopao didn't finish his sentence.

"Until what?" Lin Hai asked curiously.

"Until... he got into an accident and injured his left leg, so now he can only drive a tricycle."

Lin Hai's mouth twitched several times; this guy had a previous accident record!

Ten minutes later, Lin Hai was at the entrance of the long street leading to the Inner Palace.

Tall trees lined both sides of the road, with the pleasant scent of flowers and birdsong creating a leisurely atmosphere.

Sitting on the tricycle, Lin Hai realized an issue and asked the experienced driver, "Hey, isn't this road restricted? Only authorized vehicles are allowed."

"This is an authorized vehicle. Don't underestimate the tricycle; it once carried the Chief himself," the experienced driver replied without turning his head.

"Oh darn!"

It was the first time Lin Hai realized a tricycle could be so awesome.

After all, it was once ridden by the Chief himself.

The tricycle stopped next to a fork in the road. To the left was a courtyard, where several armed soldiers stood guard.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

As Lin Hai entered the lane, a stern-faced soldier stopped him.

"Uh, I'm here to..."

Before Lin Hai could finish, the soldier interrupted, "No entry without a pass."

Lin Hai's eyes darted around, and he asked, "Will a Yanhuang Soul pass work?"

"No! This is the Inner Palace, not Yanhuang Soul!"

The soldier's answer was firm and unquestionable.

The Inner Palace is indeed awe-inspiring; even the Yanhuang Soul pass, which can go almost anywhere else in Huaxia, was rejected here.

"You brat, still the same after all these years, hahaha."

Just as the soldiers were about to escort Lin Hai away, a hearty laugh sounded.

From the courtyard gate came out a man in a black suit, with a presence like a mountain, stern and resolute features, and a sharp, majestic gaze.

"Vice Chief Xia."

"Hello, Vice Chief."

The soldiers saluted him with admiration in their eyes.

Lin Hai also narrowed his eyes slightly because Xia Xiaopao's appearance was exactly the same as it was years ago, seemingly unaffected by time.

Besides, just standing there still, Xia Xiaopao gave off an aura of invincibility.

Shaking the mountain is hard, but shaking Xia Xiaopao is even harder, that was Lin Hai's instinctive feeling.

"Hello, Vice Chief Xia." Lin Hai greeted him as well.

Xia Xiaopao gently punched Lin Hai's chest, producing a subtle thud, and said with a smile, "You brat, stop with the formalities and get inside. Ghost Master is in a good mood today; he might teach you a few moves."

The surrounding soldiers became incredibly curious about Lin Hai.

Who is this guy? Despite his unassuming attire, he warranted the Vice Chief of the esteemed Inner Palace personally coming out to meet him?

Moreover, judging from Master Xia's attitude, it felt as if he was dealing with a son-in-law.

…

Lin Hai walked along the gravel path, curiously observing the surroundings.

This was the Inner Palace, the true center of power in Huaxia, and the most heavily guarded place.

Even a nuclear warhead couldn't conquer this place.

It was his first time here.

"Kid, what are you looking at?" Xia Xiaopao asked with a smile.

"I'm checking out the feng shui layout here," Lin Hai answered.

"Oh? To think the former Dragon Tooth Soldier King knows about feng shui?" Xia Xiaopao was surprised.

Lin Hai shook his head, "I don't, that's why I'm just looking around. I heard that in ancient times, a great master arranged a massive formation beneath the Inner Palace based on the Big Dipper and Eight Diagram to seal the area's fate, ensuring Huaxia's eternal prosperity. I wonder if it's true."

"Ha, what in this world is truly eternal?" Xia Xiaopao shook his head.

"However, the feng shui arrangement beneath the Inner Palace is real." Xia Xiaopao's words piqued Lin Hai's interest.

"Is there any scientific basis for this feng shui metaphysics?" Lin Hai asked out of curiosity.

Having reached his current status, he no longer viewed things from an ordinary perspective.

Since feng shui metaphysics was revered in ancient times, there must be a reason and logic behind its existence.

"There's some basis. The human body is essentially a magnetic field. For instance, when we feel energetic and healthy, it indicates a stable magnetic field."

"Moreover, the magnetic fields of experts are larger and more stable than those of ordinary people. The so-called feng shui that locks a place's fate merely stabilizes and enlarges the magnetic field of a location."

"You get the idea, right?"

Lin Hai nodded, "So that's the purpose of feng shui metaphysics. But what about its effects?"

"The effect is that it can make the people living here permanently healthier, adding a touch of good fortune, get it?"

Lin Hai understood completely.

"Actually, you could also see the intention behind our techniques in martial arts as a kind of magnetic field. Different experts use the same punch but with varying effects."

Lin Hai nodded again; he understood this principle.

"Alright, I've prepared you a little; the Ghost Master is just ahead, and he'll discuss his insights on becoming a Legendary Expert with you."

Lin Hai realized that he and Xia Xiaopao had unconsciously arrived at a small courtyard.

Sitting on a stone stool in the courtyard, sipping tea, was none other than the Ghost Master.

From his aura, Lin Hai sensed that Ghost Master had become more proficient than before.

"Not bad. Back in Huadu, I knew you were a Dragon and Phoenix among people. In just half a year, you've already glimpsed the threshold of becoming Legendary," Ghost Master said with a chuckle, stroking his beard as he looked Lin Hai up and down.

"You flatter me, Ghost Master. Lin here has come today to seek your advice," Lin Hai replied with a smile.

Ghost Master nodded, "What do you think is eternal in this world?"

Lin Hai didn't expect Ghost Master to abruptly ask such a question.

What in this world is eternal? Even the Earth has a lifespan and will eventually perish over billions of trillion years.

"Let's change the question: What kind of technique is the strongest in this world?"

Lin Hai remained silent, feeling unable to answer.

What kind of technique is the strongest? It depends on who uses it; a Legendary Expert could deliver a simple slap with the power of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

But if done by a kindergarten kid, even if they perfectly follow a secret manual, it would barely count as 'Flying Dragon Ten Slaps.'

"In my view, the strongest techniques in this world come from the heart!"

Seeing Lin Hai's silence, Ghost Master added another point.

"The heart?"

Lin Hai couldn't help but ponder.

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