Chapter 400 Small Temple in the Mountain
Elbert was floored by what he saw!
This old guy had been hiding his skills all along!
But Elbert, having been through countless battles, wasn't easily shaken by such displays.
What really caught him off guard was the old man's unique power!
For B-level and above modified individuals, there was a chance they could develop special abilities.
However, through Elbert's research, he found these abilities had certain limitations.
They all came from within the individual, manifesting outwardly.
For instance, Arc could generate electricity from his body, and Witch could produce high temperatures.
But the ability to control external forces wasn't a result of modification!
Take Cold Winter, for example.
She could create an absolute vacuum outside her body!
Using air pressure to crush enemies or objects!
She was exactly what Gary called a congenital gene holder, a product of natural evolution!
Her abilities were merely enhanced through modification by the Cube!
Or like the former Card Club Chain Bridge!
The difference between them was just the level of modification!
When Cold Winter unleashed her full power, Elbert was also astonished. Such an ability was beyond even his comprehension!
Even Elbert had to suffer minor injuries when approaching an out-of-control Cold Winter!
Elbert knew very well that if Cold Winter's power was pushed to its limit, a fight between them would be unpredictable!
In other words, any modified person who could control external forces was not to be underestimated!
And the white-browed old man stepping through the void in front of him was clearly one of them!
It was very likely that the title of 'First Generation Savior' was not just a nickname!
Elbert was momentarily puzzled, feeling like he couldn't grasp the world around him!
The white-browed old man indeed had a mysterious aura!
He slowly stepped forward, landing on the rooftop!
He saw the radio beside Elbert, now dismantled beyond recognition.
His mouth twitched slightly!
He tried to steady his emotions and said dryly, "Looks like my radio isn't here!"
Elbert was puzzled but still replied, "Yeah, it's not."
The white-browed old man looked at Elbert and said slowly, "My ability to control gravity, pretty cool, huh?"
"Yeah, it's cool," Elbert nodded.
"Great, watching it costs $200."
The old man's eyes sparkled, "In a moment, I'll walk down again, that'll be $400 in total."
Elbert was speechless!
"That's a fair deal!"
The old man said proudly, "Even Newton's laws couldn't fully explain the source of gravity! He once said it was the work of God, that this galaxy could only be the creation and governance of an intelligent being!"
"I'm honored to tell you, my master can control all of this!"
"My ability is his gift!"
Elbert was skeptical, "May I ask who your master is?"
"Huh?"
"There's a monkey!"
The white-browed old man suddenly pointed into the distance, where a wild monkey could be seen jumping among the trees.
Elbert knew the old man was changing the subject.
He could only sigh, "Does watching the monkey cost money?"
"Hehe, the monkey isn't mine, so no charge!"
The old man chuckled, walked up to Elbert, and cleared his throat, "According to Darwin's theory of evolution, species evolve slowly in a direction more suitable for survival."
"Humans evolved from monkeys, right?"
Elbert was stunned, was this going to be like Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey?
What was the trick this time?
But the old man looked puzzled. "Then tell me, kid, if we've evolved, why are there still so many monkeys around?"
Elbert was stunned again!
He had never thought about this question!
But the old man laughed heartily, "Because some fools can't evolve!"
"Just like humans, for thousands of years, there have been evolved individuals!"
"It's just that the evolved ones are smarter and hide in the shadows!"
"And those ordinary fools still think the world is just like them!"
The old man finished, staring straight at Elbert.
Elbert, with his sharp mind, instantly caught a hint!
Was this old man hinting at the existence of congenital gene holders?
Elbert frowned slightly. "What exactly are you trying to say, sir?"
The old man continued, "Do you understand the difference between monkeys and humans?"
Elbert nodded slightly, "I understand, but humans aren't as weak as you think."
"Heh."
The white-browed old man paced slowly, "You can fly into the sky, shatter meteors, that's not just a little bit strong, with that kind of power, you can face anything!"
"I must say, that kind of power is just a tiny bit weaker than my master's."
Elbert smiled wryly.
But the old man suddenly turned, "But... may I ask, is that your power?"
Elbert was suddenly taken aback!
There was more to his words!
The old man continued, "Let me help you sort this out, kid. Your current strength is like mud; if you want to leave this small mountain temple, you'll need some other methods."
"Your injuries, for an ordinary person, would take years to recover."
"You have the ability, recover within 3 months, and walk down the mountain yourself!"
The old man turned and clasped his hands behind his back. "My master once gave me a saying, now I pass it to you, only through rebirth can a true, strong person be made!"
With that, the old man once again stepped down the 'invisible stairs' from the rooftop, "Oh, by the way, my positive energy speech just now, costs $50!"
Elbert frowned on the spot.
Why would I need rebirth?
And where was the positive energy in that?
At this moment, a pleasant sound came, and a screen appeared on the phone!
However, seeing the time, Elbert was suddenly shocked!
It had already been 11 days!
Which meant he had been unconscious in the deep mountains for 10 days!
Elbert was suddenly enlightened.
Time had passed so quickly!
Now, the disasters in his memory were one step closer!
Elbert suddenly felt a faint sense of pressure!
Suddenly, shouts came from afar!
The four martial monks had started their training!
Under the morning sun, their skin shone like bronze, faintly reflecting light!
Elbert squinted, after a night of recovery, his combat awareness had returned quite a bit!
But with one look, Elbert was shocked again!
The four martial monks now seemed to be at J-level!
Yesterday they were at H!
They had risen two levels?
Elbert's thoughts churned; this small temple had too many secrets!
Perhaps it represented a higher level of power!
Well then!
Healing here was as good as anywhere!
Elbert opened his phone and sent a message to Summer: "I'm fine, I'll be back in 10 days!"
Then, Elbert called out to the white-browed old man who hadn't gone far, "Sir, clean the room, I'll be waiting!"
The white-browed old man pursed his lips, went straight into the house, and turned into the secret room!
With a thud, he knelt down again!
"Master, I've committed a great sin again, please forgive me!"
"But at least I conveyed the information to him!"
"And he decided to stay!"
"But I must declare in advance, if the four martial monks hurt you, don't blame me!"
Meanwhile, Elbert slowly descended from the guest room.
Returning to the grass hut, he found Rachel had already prepared a meal for him.
Elbert smiled politely, "Thank you, Ms. Nguyen!"
30 minutes later.
In the secret room.
The white-browed old man was still looking at the portrait, smiling broadly, "Master, all things considered, I did a pretty good job, right?"
Suddenly, he heard a disciple's shout, "Everyone in the temple is starving this morning!"
The old man's smile froze!
Then he pounded his chest in regret!
He never expected this to happen!
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