The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert

Chapter 1513 - 1819: Missing an Opportunity

Ling Chen smiled; he understood the nature of his ancestor. Proficient in eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling, especially with women. None of the younger generation in the Ling family could surpass him. Perhaps it was the constraints at home that made Ling Gengqiu want to leave.

Well! I’m free lately, and apart from myself, there’s no one else at home. Just right to bring Ling Gengqiu over, having someone to chat with isn’t bad.

"Brother, how about this? I’ll call my dad later and ask him to send someone to bring you to East Sea City. How does that sound?"

"Alright, it’s settled then. You better not fool me, or watch how I deal with you."

After hanging up the phone, Ling Chen dialed Ling Kun’s number directly. His father was quite easy to talk to, agreeing after just a few words.

Back home, Ling Chen took off his jacket and walked straight to the bathroom to take a hot shower. Suddenly, he realized a problem: his right arm didn’t hurt as much as before and could make larger movements.

Recovery is swift! Ling Chen smiled to himself; his body recovering quickly was certainly something to be happy about. However, thinking about his martial arts prowess, he couldn’t help but sigh. If only his strength could recover. This action made him realize a serious problem: his lack of strength forced reliance on others, undoubtedly exposing them to greater risks.

Ever since the incident with Qin Genglong, he had been blaming himself immensely. If he were stronger, this wouldn’t have happened.

However, Ling Gengqiu once told him that his Dantian was damaged, a mark of a martial artist. Once there’s an issue with the Dantian, it’s like his whole life is wasted, at best he could practice some flashy moves but wouldn’t achieve great success.

In the morning, after a little rest and having lunch, Ling Chen received a call from Ling Gengqiu. He had already arrived at East Sea International Airport and was on his way here.

Heh! He’s quite impatient, unwilling to wait a moment longer. Called in the morning, and couldn’t wait to come in the afternoon.

After more than half an hour, Ling Gengqiu arrived at Ling Chen’s residence by car.

"Brother." Ling Chen stood at the door, with a smile greeted Ling Gengqiu.

Entering the house, Ling Gengqiu lay casually on the sofa, hands behind his head, very satisfied he said, "It’s more comfortable here with you, way more relaxed. Let your dad know I’ll be living here from now on."

Ling Chen said amusedly, "Brother, you are the ancestor of the Ling family, how could you be like this."

"What did I do? Others worship their ancestors, yet here you are making me do this and that, turning me into free labor."

"Brother, you can’t say that. Everyone just wants to rebuild the Ling family, to elevate it further. Don’t you want to see the Ling family regain its former glory?"

Ling Gengqiu waved his hand dismissively, "Don’t talk to me about that. I have no interest in the glory you speak of. I’ve lived for so many years, money and fame mean little to me. Right now, enjoyment is most important." At this, he glanced at Ling Chen, and his eyes lit up. Before Ling Chen could react, he saw Ling Gengqiu leap from the sofa and ran to him, sniffing around him.

"Hey! Brother, what are you doing?"

Ling Gengqiu grinned, looking at Ling Chen, "You rascal, not bad. Be honest, were you with a woman last night?"

Ling Chen’s face turned red, coughed lightly and shook his head, "No such thing. Brother, don’t talk nonsense."

"Come on, no need to hide from me. Besides, who am I? An expert in romance, I can spot the signs instantly. Hey! Who’s the girl? Have I seen her before?"

Facing Ling Gengqiu’s overwhelming curiosity, Ling Chen said frustratedly, "Brother, if you keep this up, I’ll send you back to Beijing right away."

"Alright, alright! I won’t ask. You’re not that young anymore, and you still get shy."

"Brother." After a few casual talks, Ling Chen sat beside Ling Gengqiu with a serious face, saying, "I have something to ask you. My Dantian is damaged; isn’t there another way to recover? I feel like a cripple, unable to protect myself. You’ve lived for so many years, there’s got to be some solution?"

"For a martial artist, Dantian damage is detrimental, almost impossible to recover. However, there’s always an exception. To give you an example, the Dantian is like a plant; the longer you train, the thicker the Inner Strength, nourishing the Dantian more vigorously. But in your case, the Dantian is already withered. Only by continuously watering and nurturing it could there be the slightest hope of revitalization."

After a pause, Ling Gengqiu continued, "Last time when I soaked you in the medicinal bath, coupled with the Nine Elements Pill’s effects, I aimed to reactivate your Dantian. Unfortunately, your body absorbed the medicine, but there was no change."

"Why?"

"It’s simple; rebuilding needs a trigger. You’re missing that trigger right now, hence unable to activate your Dantian."

"Trigger?" Ling Chen muttered, "Brother, what kind of trigger can reactivate the Dantian?"

"Hard to say, could be stimulated by danger, or perhaps nourished by a woman; there’s no definite answer, so I can’t give you an exact one."

Danger... Ling Chen shook his head silently. Abroad, he encountered quite a bit of danger, almost dying every time, yet his Dantian showed no response. Evidently, the so-called danger stimulation didn’t work for him.

As for nourishment from a woman, he just had an encounter with Xia Mutong last night, and it seemed to have no effect.

Seeing Ling Chen deep in thought, Ling Gengqiu patted his shoulder, "Don’t overthink it, triggers are rarely sought, the more you dwell, the less you gain. So, you should let go of everything now, don’t think about anything, just enjoy life. Who knows, you might succeed one day."

Hearing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but smile wryly. Easy to say, enjoy life... Right now, he can’t afford to enjoy, too many issues to handle, he can’t pass them all onto others.

"Brother, aside from the trigger you mentioned, is there any simpler, faster way?" This trigger thing is too elusive; who knows if it’s going to work.

Ling Gengqiu thought carefully and said seriously, "There is, actually."

"What method?" Ling Chen asked eagerly.