Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1416 - 1413: Thoughts of Taking a Disciple

The combat philosophies of Lin Tian and Wang Yuanzhou are similar to some extent, both adhering to the principle that "offense is the best defense."

Their fists collided with a thunderous "boom," and the ground beneath them caved in. Stones on the ground were blasted away, flying in all directions like missiles, breaking trees upon impact or shattering when hitting stones.

The surface of the lake behind them was hit by the aftermath, raising waves several meters high, resembling the effect of several high-explosive bombs being thrown into the lake, sending aquatic plants and pebbles skyward.

At the center of the battle, Lin Tian could clearly feel the continuous force of Wang Yuanzhou. The "Lifeless Tai Chi Secret Scripture" was not just empty talk. Although Tai Chi True Qi lacked the sharpness of Sword Qi and the fierceness of physical arts, it was as resilient and continuous as Heavenly Silkworm Silk, like water, flowing endlessly.

From this contact, Lin Tian already sensed that Wang Yuanzhou was significantly stronger than Tang Ziqing. Though both were at the Innate Early Stage, Wang Yuanzhou was undoubtedly more powerful.

Under the relentless force, Lin Tian felt his footing becoming unstable, as if he was about to be lifted off the ground. He knew this was a sign of being knocked back.

Wang Yuanzhou wasn’t using his full strength, and of course, neither was Lin Tian. Even now, he could still increase his power and turn the situation around. However, after the clash, Lin Tian suddenly withdrew his strength.

Withdrawing strength during a fight naturally leads to being knocked back. The unstable feeling underfoot increased abruptly, and then, unsurprisingly, he was sent flying.

With a "boom," he crashed into a large tree, coming to a stop, but the tree behind him was snapped in half. To others, it appeared that Lin Tian was knocked back in a head-on clash, sent flying by a punch from Wang Yuanzhou, unable to withstand Wang Yuanzhou’s strength.

However, after sending Lin Tian flying, Wang Yuanzhou showed no signs of joy. Instead, he stood still, frowning. He had clearly felt Lin Tian’s fierce power, especially as Lin Tian’s physique seemed akin to the Vajra Glass Body, and his Tai Chi True Qi could not penetrate and cause harm.

But suddenly, Lin Tian’s strength vanished, as if he had run out of force. Nonetheless, Wang Yuanzhou’s intuition told him that things might not be that simple.

Could this young man have let me win on purpose? A bizarre thought suddenly popped into Wang Yuanzhou’s mind. Yes, he found it absurd. A young man of eighteen going easy on him, an Innate Strong person? It was a notion he couldn’t comprehend.

"Brother Tian, are you alright?" Ghost’s call broke the silence at the scene. He and Yun Xiaotian jogged over, intending to check Lin Tian’s injuries.

But Lin Tian stood up first, patted the dust off his body, acting as if nothing had happened.

Lin Tian walked back, clasped his hands to Wang Yuanzhou, and said, "Mr. Wang truly is formidable. This junior is no match for your miraculous fists."

It wasn’t that Lin Tian didn’t want to defeat Wang Yuanzhou, but he felt there was no need. What significance was there in defeating Wang Yuanzhou here? What would it prove?

He wasn’t seeking fame, nor was he trying to make a name for himself in the Ancient Martial World. Winning brought no benefits. On the contrary, it would lead to many troubles. If he defeated Mr. Wang, he would likely become an enemy to the entire Wang Family. No, he would definitely become an enemy.

The young disciples of the Wang Family, the elders, even the reclusive masters of the Wang family would endlessly challenge Lin Tian to restore their honor until the last Wang Family member fell or Lin Tian did.

Of course, Lin Tian was never afraid of any challenge. He just felt that the Wang Family wasn’t bad, and its members were to his liking. Whether it was the young disciples or Wang Mingyan, the Wang Family’s direct heir, they were straightforward and upright.

Undeniably, the Wang Family also had its stubborn side, such as Mr. Wang being expelled from the family. But the Ancient Martial families were like that. Even if Wang Yuanzhou had the intention, he couldn’t change it.

Another important reason was Wang Wanxi. Lin Tian didn’t want to embarrass her.

Wang Yuanzhou scrutinized Lin Tian, trying to discern something, but found nothing amiss, so he said, "Your name is Lin Tian, right? Quite an impressive young man, a fine talent. But..."

He shook his head, not finishing his sentence. Lin Tian found it strange and wondered what the old man was thinking. Wang Wanxi asked for him, "Dad, but what? Is there something lacking in Lin Tian?"

Wang Yuanzhou shook his head again and said, "He’s very good, but if I were to take on a disciple, it wouldn’t be him. I might consider the young man beside him."

The young man beside Lin Tian was Ghost. Wang Yuanzhou looked at Ghost with a gaze filled with admiration, the kind of appreciation for talent.

"Why?" Wang Mingyan couldn’t help asking. To him, Lin Tian’s strength far surpassed Ghost’s.

"You haven’t sparred with him, so you don’t know. Lin Tian is strong, but he’s already set in his ways. Conversely, this young man, though at a lower realm and weaker, has more potential. Most importantly, I sense a kind of amicable aura from him." Wang Yuanzhou spoke frankly, though he was puzzled when mentioning the last point.

"Dad, I know why you feel that way." Wang Wanxi stepped up, smiling. "Ghost practices the Ancient Yoga Skill. In terms of pursuing the Unity of Heaven and Man and the mysteries of life, there are similarities, which is why you sense the amicable aura."

"I see." Wang Yuanzhou suddenly understood, but Lin Tian felt a hint of realization, though he didn’t express it.

"Dad, why the sudden thought of accepting a disciple? The Wang Family has never..." Wang Mingyan questioned curiously, but before he could finish, Wang Yuanzhou interrupted him with a wave.

Lin Tian understood what Wang Mingyan meant: the Wang Family had never accepted disciples with different surnames.

Wang Yuanzhou looked at Ghost, shaking his head slightly, "I don’t know why either. The idea just popped up suddenly."

"Never mind, it’s just a whim. Let’s head back." Wang Yuanzhou didn’t delve deeper and then waved to Yun Xiaotian, "Xiao Tian, come here. Grandpa will take you back."

Yun Xiaotian jogged to his grandfather, and with a slight push from his foot, Wang Yuanzhou moved a dozen meters, repeatedly striking the ground and quickly disappearing into the forest.

Wang Wanxi glanced at Lin Tian and Ghost before following, and then there was Wang Mingyan. By the lakeside, only Lin Tian and Ghost remained.

Just as Lin Tian was about to follow, Ghost suddenly called out to him, "Brother Tian, do you feel that Mr. Wang and Aunt Wang have a strange look in their eyes when they look at me?"

Lin Tian felt a bit helpless. In truth, he had long known this. Whether due to Ghost’s mercenary experience or his cultivation background, he possessed extraordinary observational skills. Over time, anomalies would inevitably be discovered.

After thinking it over, Lin Tian said seriously, "Ghost, have you ever thought that your background might be related to the Yun Family?"