Chapter 002: The Frustrating Golden Finger
For those who mock and ridicule Fan Nan, he may vent his frustrations and soon forget. However, these individuals cruelly treat an innocent girl in such a manner; these beasts deserve to be punished
Fortunately, Fan Nan's spirit is much stronger than that of his peers, and his will and character are unmatched by others
The true energy source of these Fan Canglan appears gentle and serene, yet upon actual contact, it feels as if thousands of arrows are piercing through the body, causing immense pain
Hehe... Xiaonan, you are indeed here. Grandpa knew that whenever you feel upset, you would come back here to vent. How is it? Do you feel a bit better after letting it out?
However, thinking about her current abilities, Fan Nan felt a wave of bitterness.
However, Fan Canglan still endured it with great difficulty. His withered body began to tremble slightly due to the inhuman pain, yet the left hand he pressed on Fan Nandan's dantian remained steady, showing no signs of trembling at all
He extended his withered palm to touch Fan Nan's head, and Fan Canglan revealed a relatively kind smile as he said: "Xiao Nan, Grandpa understands your good intentions, but you are Grandpa's hope. In this life, Grandpa has already achieved innate perfection, and there is simply no possibility for further advancement."
Fan Nan silently vowed to find a miraculous elixir in the future to cure his grandfather, allowing him to make another breakthrough
Eighteen years!
After calming her emotions, Fan Nan focused all her energy into her dantian, channeling her internal power in conjunction with Fan Canglan to operate the source of the true qi that had been transmitted.
Although he was born with an innate ability to connect with the meridians, his cultivation speed was astonishingly slow
Without a moment's hesitation, Fan Nan interrupted Fan Canglan's words, as he would never engage in such actions
Although the process was quite arduous, the result is extremely satisfying. After an unknown amount of time, a swirling vortex of energy finally coalesced in Fan Nan's dantian.
Over the years, the reason why Fan Nan has fallen into such a dire situation is partly due to the influence of these old fellows who have been stirring the pot behind the scenes. It is hardly surprising that they have meticulously designed such a trap.
Grandfather, have you reached an agreement with the head of the family?
This is the true energy he has just converted from all the internal power within his body; he has finally cultivated true energy.
Transmitting the source of true energy is not a simple task; it must be carefully infused into the other party's body thread by thread, without damaging the meridians. Ultimately, it is necessary to gather the source of true energy into a rotating vortex within the other party's dantian.
He has always dreamed of possessing true energy, but he never expected it to be like this
Grandfather's condition is naturally well understood by Fan Nan. Previously, he relied on the original source of true energy to suppress the malevolent forces within his body. However, now that the original source of true energy has been significantly depleted, the malevolent forces have further advanced in their erosion of his body
Ah ... ... why
To be precise, it has been 18 years, 5 months, and 17 days. During these years, I have tirelessly practiced day and night, yet I have been unable to awaken the true essence of my qi, and there has been no progress whatsoever in the skills of that beast hero.
If it were not for the black robe concealing this chilling and bloodthirsty aura, it is likely that merely the emanation of this aura could subdue ordinary people.
Fan Nan fully agrees with Fan Canglan's words. Although his hopes are slim, he will continue to strive forward. The encouragement from Fan Canglan has been indispensable for him to persevere until now
It is often said that the way of heaven rewards diligence, but this statement clearly does not apply to Fan Nan.
He now needs to vent; if he keeps it bottled up inside, it will definitely lead to problems. It must be released.
There is no need to say more, Grandfather. Once you divide your original vital energy in half, you will no longer have the opportunity to break through again. Moreover, damage to the original source will also affect your lifespan, and this is something I cannot agree to.
This Fan Canglan is clearly not an ordinary person, exuding a chilling and bloodthirsty aura, akin to a bloodthirsty ghost from the depths of hell.
Sometimes he asks himself what he is doing in this world, is it to be a useless person
At this moment, Fan Nan's heart was filled with bitterness. He was naturally aware of the tricks played by those within the family. When it comes to fabricating charges, there is no shortage of excuses. These individuals are truly resorting to every means possible to suppress his grandfather
After speaking, Fan Canglan's figure flickered and he left the cave. This time, he had many matters to arrange, and he also needed to prepare a significant gift, so that when Fan Nan arrived at Haoran Academy, he would have a better experience, as there is indeed competition within Haoran Academy.
He was recognized as the first genius prodigy of Yanyun City because he could read and write before he was six months old. Therefore, he was valued by Haoran Academy, which granted him a Haoran Iron Scroll, stating that he would be officially enrolled in the academy upon reaching adulthood. However, according to the timeline, there is still one month left.
Suppressing the sadness in her heart, Fan Nan extended her palm and watched as a faint white energy gradually emerged in her palm.
This grand academy exists to cultivate officials for the Great True Dynasty, thus placing greater emphasis on individual literary talent while not prioritizing martial skills, making it particularly suitable for Fan Nan's development
He works so hard yet cannot awaken the true source of his vital energy
Even if Fan Canglan is a heinous murderer, he still has a grandfather who treats him well
At last, the sun had completely set, and two bright moons rose simultaneously, one in the south and the other in the north. At this moment, Fan Nan, exhausted from dancing, climbed onto a large rock in the center of the pond and lay there. After releasing his emotions, he felt much better, quietly gazing at the two bright moons in the night sky that were about to converge, murmuring to himself.
Fan Canglan lowered his head to look at Fan Nan and continued, "Now we shall begin. Xiao Nan, you must cooperate well; otherwise, all of Grandpa's efforts will be in vain."
He only acknowledges this point; is anything else important
Fan Nan felt increasingly suffocated, and suddenly, with a grim expression, he roared at the setting sun, which was as red as blood, alongside the books.
Moreover, extracting even a trace of one's own vital energy source is an immense suffering, several times more painful than the extraction of bones and marrow
Fan Canglan's skin has not only become dry and pale, but it is also covered with accumulated wrinkles, lacking any luster. Most importantly, the ominous and bloodthirsty aura has intensified, which is certainly not a good sign
Hearing this sound, Fan Nan quickly stood up and looked towards the shore at the man dressed in a black robe who was completely covered. This person was Fan Canglan, who had adopted him
He works so hard yet reaps such little reward
Seeing Fan Nan's resolute expression, Fan Canglan smiled with relief, but then his expression became serious as he said to Fan Nan: "It is not that grandfather does not believe in you, but you have already turned eighteen and cannot be delayed any longer. Originally, I wanted you to break through and grow on your own, but it seems that hope is slim now. Therefore, grandfather is prepared to transfer half of the true energy source into your dantian, so that in the future you will..." Originally, I wanted you to break through and grow on your own, but it seems that hope is slim now. Therefore, grandfather is prepared to transfer half of the true energy source into your dantian, so that in the future you will..."
As for how to activate this, Fan Nan spent over ten years without figuring it out, and the activation of the treatment spray is equally perplexing
If the cultivation speed of an ordinary peer is 10, then his cultivation speed would be 1, or even less than 1. Even if he exerts himself to the utmost in his cultivation, he can only barely keep pace with his peers.
Grandfather, you have arrived
... ...
This also signifies that grandfather's life has been shortened once again
Outside, Fan Canglan's reputation is also poor, being labeled as a murderer and a bloodthirsty killer.
The milky-white essence of true energy is as beautiful as the Milky Way, radiantly bright.
However, he is unwilling to accept it
He looked up to the sky and roared in anger, questioning the heavens. The more he shouted, the angrier he became, and in the end, he actually jumped into the pool in front of him and began to dance wildly.
He once envisioned relying on this golden finger to dominate the world, becoming an unparalleled powerhouse who indulges in the embrace of beautiful women while wielding the power of the world upon waking. However, his ideals are rich and beautiful, while reality is stark and cruel
Understood, Grandfather, I will work even harder
However, Fan Nan does not care about this; he only knows that among the entire Fan family, his grandfather Fan Canglan is the only one who treats him well
When Fan Nan saw that Fan Canglan had arrived beside him, he withdrew his steps and asked Fan Canglan.
On Earth, I am a poor boy who has achieved nothing. Will I still have such a fate in this world above...
However, some matters cannot be resolved simply by your disagreement. Fan Canglan then extended his hand and pointed, thereby confining Fan Nan.
A faint smile flickered at the corner of Fan Canglan's mouth; his heart could finally be at ease
Grandfather has already lost hope, but you cannot just let it be destroyed like this. You are still young, with a bright future awaiting you
"A true man sheds blood but not tears. How can you, as my grandson Fan Canglan, display such a childish demeanor?" Looking at Fan Nan with moist eyes, Fan Canglan reached out and patted his head, saying: "Xiao Nan, today the inspector from Haoran Academy will come to take you away. When that time comes, with Haoran Academy's protection, no one will dare to trouble you."
This is the first time Fan Nan has encountered the true source of vital energy, and it is the true source of vital energy at the level of innate perfection.
How many years has it been
Having prepared everything, Fan Canglan placed his hand on Fan Nan's lower abdomen, at the dantian, and slowly began to circulate his cultivation method, gradually drawing out a thread of true energy from the source within his own dantian.
For over a decade, he has placed his hopes on the skills of these Warcraft heroes, yet what he has received time and again is disappointment. Now, he has reached a state of despair, perhaps believing that he will never be able to activate these heroes even until his old age.
He worked so hard yet could not activate the skills of that hero from the Warcraft
Thinking of this, Fan Nan couldn't help but chuckle at himself; after all, everything still comes down to strength
These primordial energies are milky white, emanating a gentle and surging vitality from above, which stands in stark contrast to the eerie presence and bloodthirsty aura exuded by Fan Canglan.
Hmph, those few ignorant youngsters, how could I possibly compromise? If it weren't for the promise I made, I would have long since eliminated those little brats. Xiaonan, remember this: everything is built on strength; without strength, everything is worthless.
As soon as the confinement was lifted, Fan Nan quickly turned to look at Fan Canglan, but seeing his grandfather's appearance caused a sharp pain in his heart
He works so hard yet is subjected to the mockery and ridicule of others, facing all kinds of schemes
Having said that, Fan Canglan reached out and brought Fan Nan into a cave behind the waterfall, which exuded a chilling and eerie atmosphere. This was his place of seclusion, equipped not only with numerous traps but also with powerful restrictions, allowing him to safely impart his skills to Fan Nan.
Fan Canglan had no other choice in this matter; he had numerous enemies outside. As long as he is alive, it is manageable, but if he were to die, those people would undoubtedly come forward to target Fan Nan.
While Fan Nan was lost in thought, a hoarse laughter drifted over from the shore, resembling the sound of dry branches rubbing against each other, sending a shiver through one's entire body.
Looking at his increasingly dry and pale palms, Fan Canglan sighed softly; however, he did not regret it. He reached out and lifted the restrictions placed on Fan Nan.
This is indeed a golden finger, and a very prominent one at that. However, all the Warcraft heroes appear dimmed, indicating they are not activated. Only the Goblin Alchemist is in an activated state, and among its four skills, only the Healing Spray skill is displayed as usable; the others are unavailable and need to be activated for use.
This may be due to some unforeseen circumstances, but it is a good thing. You should stabilize your true energy here, then put on some good clothes to present your best self. I will go ahead and make the arrangements!
"Haoran Academy! Isn't that still a month away? Why is it starting early?" Fan Nan asked in confusion