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"I don't know either!" Lin Yuan shrugged, looking bewildered. "Suddenly... time just stopped." As he spoke, he exaggeratedly made a pause gesture, as if trying to freeze the air itself.
Su Jiu'er stared intently at Lin Yuan, her gaze filled with curiosity, as if she were looking at a rare treasure or a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment.
"Lin Yuan, how many secrets do you really have?" A barely perceptible tremor laced Su Jiu'er's voice, a stark contrast to her usual calm demeanor.
Lin Yuan habitually stroked his chin, lost in thought like an old scholar. "Uh... well," he paused for effect, pretending to be mysterious, "secrets are like the stars in the sky—countless! But this new ability caught me off guard, like... like suddenly winning five million in the lottery—exciting yet terrifying!"
The two returned to Su Jiu'er's secret apartment located in the city center. The apartment was hidden within an ordinary residential building; without Su Jiu'er leading the way, Lin Yuan would never have found the entrance.
"Let's not talk about that for now," Lin Yuan shook his head, trying to cast aside his chaotic thoughts like swatting away an annoying fly. "Healing is a priority; I don't want to end up as a mummy!"
Su Jiu'er nodded and took out a medical kit, beginning to tend to Lin Yuan's wounds. Her movements were gentle and practiced, reminiscent of an experienced surgeon. Watching her serious demeanor, Lin Yuan couldn't help but tease, "Doctor Su, with skills like yours, it's a shame you’re not working as an imperial physician!"
Su Jiu'er ignored him and replied coolly, "Stop joking around and sit still."
Once the bandaging was complete, Lin Yuan felt much better and his spirits had lifted significantly. He stretched lazily and moved his limbs, feeling revitalized.
"Now, can you demonstrate your 'time pause' ability for me?" Su Jiu'er’s eyes sparkled with curiosity, like a child who had just discovered a fascinating new toy.
Lin Yuan grinned mischievously, wearing a sly expression. "Sure! What do you want to see? Crushing stones with my chest? Or flying through the air?"
Su Jiu'er shot him an exasperated look. "Be serious!"
Lin Yuan walked over to the table and picked up a cartoon-patterned teacup. He gently released it from his grip. "Witness the moment of miracles!" he declared dramatically.
The cup hovered in mid-air, completely still as if it had been enchanted with a spell of suspension.
Su Jiu'er widened her eyes in disbelief, her mouth agape enough to fit an egg.
"How about that? Impressive, right?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow proudly, like a child waiting for praise.
Su Jiu'er said nothing. Instead, she walked over to the cup, examining it closely as if trying to see through it. She reached out and gently poked the cup that hung in mid-air, but it remained completely still.
"This... how is this possible?" she murmured, her brow furrowed in confusion.
Lin Yuan snapped his fingers, producing a crisp "pop." "Alright, the magic show is over!"
The cup suddenly fell freely, crashing to the ground and shattering into pieces with a loud clatter.
Su Jiu'er jumped at the sound but quickly regained her composure. She stared at the shards on the floor, her expression complex as if deep in thought.
"What is the principle behind this?" She looked at Lin Yuan, her eyes filled with questions, like a student eager for knowledge.
Lin Yuan shrugged innocently. "How would I know? I haven't figured myself out yet! Maybe I'm an alien with hidden superpowers!"
Su Jiu'er stepped closer to Lin Yuan and said earnestly, "Lin Yuan, this isn't a joke. This kind of ability is too bizarre and could harbor significant risks. It's like a double-edged sword; if used well, it can vanquish demons, but if misused, it could harm you."
Lin Yuan nodded in agreement. "I know, that's why I need to understand its origins and implications before I accidentally mess things up."
"Have you considered that this might be related to your training with the Ancient Martial Arts Manuscript?" Su Jiu'er suggested tentatively.
Lin Yuan pondered for a moment, stroking his chin. "It's possible. Ever since I started practicing this Cultivation Method, my body has been changing—like an old car getting a new engine; it's powerful but hard to control."
"You must use this ability cautiously," Su Jiu'er warned. "Otherwise, the consequences could be dire—like playing with fire and getting burned."
Lin Yuan took a deep breath. "I understand, I'll be careful and won't use it recklessly, unless... unless I encounter an emergency situation like last time."
He closed his eyes and attempted to activate the Time Manipulator once more. This time, he aimed to extend the pause duration, challenging his own limits.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Suddenly, Lin Yuan felt a sharp pain in his head, as if someone were hammering away at his brain with a heavy mallet. His vision darkened, and his body swayed precariously, as if he might collapse at any moment.
"Lin Yuan!" Su Jiu'er exclaimed, rushing to support him like a tree about to fall.
Lin Yuan's face turned pale, cold sweat pouring down as he felt utterly drained, as if he had just run a marathon.
Su Jiu'er quickly administered acupuncture, her technique skilled and precise, much like a master embroiderer. At the same time, she analyzed the energy consumption mechanism of the Time Manipulator, akin to a scientist studying a complex formula.
"It seems your body can't handle prolonged manipulation of time and space," Su Jiu'er said. "You need to control the frequency and duration of use; otherwise, it could cause irreversible damage to your body, just like an overworked machine that will eventually break down."
Lin Yuan nodded, feeling grateful. He was relieved that Su Jiu'er was there; otherwise, the consequences would have been dire. He glanced at her appreciatively and said, "Thank you, Su Jiu'er. If it weren't for you, I might have..."
"We need to find a way to use this ability in our fight against the Qi Gong Association," Lin Yuan continued. "This will be our trump card, like a bomb in Dou Di Zhu that can turn the tide at a critical moment!"
Su Jiu'er pondered for a moment. "We can leverage the time difference to create tactical advantages and catch them off guard, just like a Wonderful Move in Go that leaves them defenseless."
"Great idea!" Lin Yuan exclaimed excitedly, his eyes sparkling. "Now we can toy with them like cats playing with mice!"
"But we must also be cautious," Su Jiu'er reminded, "This ability is too extraordinary. Once exposed, it could attract greater trouble, just like... like poking a hornet's nest, drawing a swarm of enemies."
Lin Yuan nodded. "I understand. I'll be careful and won't let them discover my secret."
"Also," Su Jiu'er added, "the source and method of your ability remain a mystery. We need to explore and study further, just like archaeologists uncovering ancient tombs, revealing the secrets step by step."
Lin Yuan took a deep breath, knowing that the road ahead was long and filled with unknown challenges and risks.
But for the sake of justice in his heart, for the flame of revenge, he had to keep moving forward and never give up.
Su Jiu'er looked at Lin Yuan's determined gaze, feeling an inexplicable surge of emotion within her.
She knew this man was destined for greatness.
And she was willing to stand by his side, facing the storms of the future together.
Suddenly, a rapid knocking on the door broke the tranquility of the room.
Who could it be?
Could it be the people from the Qi Gong Association coming after them?
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