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Wei Mother gave Wei Ning a sharp knock on the head and said, "Have you been knocked silly by those idiots from Dragon Tiger Mountain? You can't even get out of bed for at least ten days. Just stay here and rest until you're healed before you think about running around."
Wei Ning's face turned red, and he chuckled sheepishly, realizing he had acted recklessly. However, his thoughts were still occupied with Ding Ying, which made him feel frustrated.
At that moment, Maid Granny entered with a bowl of herbal medicine and said, "Rest well. Once your injuries are healed, you'll have the strength to rescue your beloved."
Seeing that his thoughts had been seen through, Wei Ning's face flushed again.
For the next few days, Wei Ning cooperated with Maid Granny, and gradually his wounds began to heal. After half a month, he was finally able to get out of bed. However, when he expressed his desire to leave again, he was scolded by Wei Mother. Two weeks later, unable to hold back any longer, Wei Ning decided it was time to go. Maid Granny noticed that his wounds had nearly healed and persuaded Wei Mother not to stop him any longer. Reluctantly, Wei Mother agreed to let Wei Ning go find Wang Tuozi.
That morning, Wei Ning woke up early, bid farewell to his mother and elders, and set off to find his master. Maid Granny called him aside and solemnly said, "Wei, did you use the Five Thunder Palm last time at Dragon Tiger Mountain?"
Wei Ning nodded.
Maid Granny murmured, "I never expected he would teach you that too. What could his intentions be?" Wei Ning was equally puzzled by the mysterious old man who had asked him to deliver a message to Maid Granny to kill him. What did that mean?
Unable to contain himself, Wei Ning asked, "Auntie, who is that person? What happened last time…"
Maid Granny replied, "It doesn't matter who he is; just promise me you'll never have contact with him again, especially before you turn seven. If he approaches you, run as far away as you can. Sigh... You are the last hope of our Wei Family. If anything happens to you... we can't let our family line die out. We've made too many mistakes in the past, but we will protect you no matter what..."
Listening to Maid Granny's rambling words only deepened Wei Ning's confusion. He asked, "What exactly is going on…"
Maid Granny became serious and asked, "When that old man taught you the Five Thunder Palm, did anything unusual happen?"
"Not that I can recall."
"Well, it seems he did it on purpose. Let me tell you, the Five Thunder Palm has its limits. You can never use it a third time in your life, or else you will be risking your life."
"Why?" Wei Ning had already used it twice and was well aware of the power of the Five Thunder Palm. Although each use left him exhausted for a long time, its overwhelming strength made it a lifesaver in critical moments. Compared to its side effects, Wei Ning felt he could bear the consequences.
Maid Granny sighed and said, "You should know that all martial arts are about tapping into one's potential and bringing out the best within oneself. However, the Five Thunder Palm is different."
"The Five Thunder Palm harnesses the power of the earth to subdue all things with thunderous force. How can an ordinary person withstand such might?"
Maid Granny paused before continuing, "Even if your body has undergone transformation and you've opened all Eight Gates of Darkness, think about it: in the eyes of the earth, we are merely pigs and dogs. By borrowing the earth's power, you are touching upon its laws. How is that different from defying fate? If the earth becomes enraged, the backlash you face will be something you cannot withstand."
"So from now on, you must never use this technique again. If you do, you will surely die!"
Wei Ning was taken aback by Maid Granny's words and thought to himself, "Indeed, the greater the power one seeks, the higher the price one must pay. But why didn't that Mysterious Elder tell me I could only use it three times when he taught me this technique? If I used it three times, wouldn't that be akin to suicide? That old man..." As this thought crossed his mind, a chill ran down his neck and cold sweat began to trickle down.
When Wei Ning arrived at Wang Tuozi's house, he found Wang Tuozi preparing to go out for fortune-telling. Remembering his recent acquaintance with Wang Tuozi brought a warm feeling to his heart as he quickly walked over to Wang Tuozi's fortune-telling booth.
At that moment, Wang Tuozi was wearing sunglasses and sitting at his booth, shaking his head as he examined a woman in her forties' bones. Wei Ning knew Wang Tuozi's ways; whenever a woman came for fortune-telling, he would usually examine her bones. For men or women he wasn't interested in, he would typically draw lots instead. Wei Ning couldn't help but feel amused as he approached and said, "Master, I'm back."
Wang Tuozi didn't even look up but tossed a pile of talismans over his shoulder and said, "Squat down! — Ma'am, I've noticed you've got some romantic luck lately. Look at your love line... it's quite soft to the touch..."
After taking on a few more clients, it gradually became darker outside. It seemed that only then did Wang Tuozi suddenly remember there was someone else nearby. He adjusted his sunglasses and said leisurely, "You're here?"
Wei Ning quickly replied, "Yes, Master, I'm here."
"Skipped school again?"
"I'm taking a leave."
"Is something wrong?"
"I haven't seen Ling in a long time. I think I can take care of him myself, so I won't trouble Master."
"Get lost."
Wei Ning was abruptly cut off by Wang Tuozi, who ignored him and started packing up the fortune-telling stall. Wei Ning had no choice but to follow Wang Tuozi home.
After a while at home, Wei Ning cautiously asked, "Master, where is Ling? I want to see him."
"Sent him away."
Upon hearing "sent him away," Wei Ning's heart sank. "Master, how could you do this..."
Wang Tuozi glared with fierce eyes and said, "Do you think I wanted to? Such a good treasure, do you think I wanted to give him away? If it weren't for you being such a useless brat, would I have sent him to that Peng Bai for no reason? And now you're blaming me... Fine, fine, it's my fault for being blind and taking in a thankless disciple like you. If you have the guts, go ask that old monster for him back. Go on and snatch him! Damn it, I'm furious!"
Wang Tuozi was fuming, his beard bristling as he scolded Wei Ning. Wei Ning just listened quietly without retorting. Knowing that Wang Tuozi would eventually run out of steam, he obediently poured a glass of water for him. After taking a sip, Wang Tuozi's mood lightened a bit. He said, "You know what kind of person Peng Bai is; he wouldn't give you anything without getting something in return. Don't be naive. The reason I didn't tell you before was that I was afraid you'd act recklessly and mess things up. Now that your eyes are healed, if you have the ability, go find Peng Bai and snatch him back. Just so you know, I won't help you. My word is law; once something is given away, there's no way to take it back. But if you manage to get him back, I'd actually be quite happy because I'd love to see that old man’s expression when he realizes how many worms he has to dig up!"
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