Urban Ace Bodyguard

Chapter 1190 - 1259: Only Love for the Past

"What is the power of the heart?""What kind of power can the heart produce? And what effects can it achieve?"

Lin Hai couldn't help but start contemplating this question.

When one is enraged to the point of bursting, it seems everyone has inexhaustible energy and the courage to do things they wouldn't dare under normal circumstances; is this anger from the heart?

When loving someone, even amidst distress, exhaustion, and torment, one is willing to cross mountains and rivers in pursuit of the companionship and protection by their side; is this love from the heart?

It seems that love, hate, passion, and resentment all can be deemed to originate from the heart.

"Thoughts arise from the heart; when the heart moves, myriad thoughts arise. All the rights and wrongs in the world originate from the heart."

Lin Hai stood in the courtyard, the gentle breeze caressing the tips of his hair, yet unable to ripple the world within his heart.

An entire hour passed before Lin Hai slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, he felt his inner strength was no longer so ephemeral, as if the mental awakening just now had helped.

Yet, he still hadn't stepped into the legendary level, feeling that something was still missing.

"Ghost Master."

Lin Hai noticed that the Ghost Master had somehow appeared in front of him.

"How was your insight?" Ghost Master asked with a smile.

Lin Hai shook his head, "Still feel like something's missing, not understanding what the power of the heart truly is."

"The heart's power encompasses many forms. Some people's hearts are filled with anger, every technique born for slaughter, while others have kind hearts, even in techniques focusing on defense and dissolution."

"And there are people whose hearts are persistent, filled with unwavering determination and perseverance in their moves."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai couldn't help but ask curiously, "Then what kind of heart does the Ghost Master have?"

"Me? Haha, when I stepped into the legendary level back then, it was because of the desire to care for family and disciples for a lifetime, driven by kinship."

A trace of nostalgia appeared in the Ghost Master's eyes as he paused, sighed, "Later, I realized the legendary level couldn't change anything. My disciple was inherently obdurate, prone to extremes, suffered many setbacks half a lifetime, and sometimes all I could do was watch as a master, alas."

Lin Hai didn't expect the Ghost Master had such a past.

Following this, he seemed to understand something; the heart in martial arts is actually the spirit within every technique.

For instance, some people love slaughter, believing their techniques are for killing, naturally, the heart behind them is one of violence and brutality.

When the Ghost Master stepped into the legendary level, it was out of a desire to protect, so in each punch of his technique, the essential chuxin was to protect his family.

"I seem to understand something."

With continued reflection and enlightenment, Lin Hai's eyes grew brighter.

"Oh? What have you realized?" Ghost Master asked curiously, while internally wary, fearing Lin Hai's heart was anchored in darkness like slaughter and brutality, he might become a master akin to the "Demon Martial Path".

"I've thought about some past events..."

Lin Hai murmured to himself, "Actually, everyone who reaches our level, from initial ignorance, through unimaginable hardships, to achieving a triumphant and free status in the public eye, actually has a silent period, where much effort was paid, countless loneliness and solitude endured, unable to complain or lament, until later when reminiscing, even you are moved or in tears over those past days..."

"All along, I've actually been living in the past..."

Suddenly, Lin Hai's mind seemed to revisit the scene over ten years ago when he first saw that plain, impoverished girl named Hua.

The blooming peach blossoms, vast like three thousand worlds, seem to hold only her alone in them.

"When I become Dragon Tooth's King of Soldiers, I'll marry you..."

"When I recover, I'll marry you..."

"Don't worry, now that I'm Dragon Tooth's King of Soldiers, no one can bully you."

In his muttering, Lin Hai let out a long sigh, his eyes moist, "I'm sorry, Little Scorpion, I'm a liar."

He lowered his head, clenching his fist tightly.

In his eyes, among flying war flames and at the brink between life and death, there are enemy screams, his unwillingness, and the roars of comrades, ever-changing...

"All along, I've always lived in the past."

"All along, the reason I've been unwilling to marry Ouyang Xiaoya for real is... I can't let go of the woman I once loved the most!"

"All along, I've been a liar, an actor, treating life like a play!"

Ghost Master quickly comforted him, "Everyone has a past they can't revisit, Lin Hai, only by letting go of these knots can you move forward, or you'll always live in the past."

Lin Hai shook his head, "No, I can't let go."

"If you wish to pursue greater power and martial path, you must let go; past is bygone!" Ghost Master said anxiously, as countless have failed to reach the legendary level due to this barrier from ancient times.

Lin Hai persistently shook his head, "No, I can't let go, nor do I wish to let go, or rather, I will never let go!"

"Then your legendary level..."

"My heart is to protect, protect all I hold dear, while guarding the old times I love only!"

"As for letting go, how does it matter if I can't?"

"I've always loved that woman, never stopped loving her!"

"I thought I could deceive the world, but found I couldn't even deceive myself in the end."

"So, I don't want to deceive anymore, no desire to deceive!"

Lin Hai slowly lifted his head, his gaze becoming increasingly resolute.

All his life, he was reckless and degenerate, merely acting, numbing his spirit.

Indeed, those who love to smile may harbor deep bitterness within them, bitter enough that words cannot convey it.

The Ghost Master's pupils shrank a bit, for he clearly felt Lin Hai's aura had shifted.

"My Gang Qi includes Yin-Yang, now it seems to be undergoing a new transformation."

Lin Hai closed his eyes, as the equanimity of his heart freed him from the last obstruction.

Within, two opposing cold and hot Gang Qi traversed his system, circulating through heaven, earth, and humanity, flowing through the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, finally returning to the Dantian, merging with each other.

The Ghost Master observed Lin Hai's aura changing rapidly, revealing a surprised look, "Indeed, worthy of being a Dragon and Phoenix among people, truly finding the power belonging to one's heart."

"But I'm not sure if his power leans towards slaughter combat or protection defense."

"Anyway, being able to step into the legendary level before thirty, this one might rival Young Master Xuanyuan Long in talent."

As they spoke, the two Gang Qi within Lin Hai fused and separated once more.

"Once was Yin-Yang Gang Qi, now... it seems to have become life and death... no, life and death are Yin-Yang, Yin-Yang is also life and death!"

Lin Hai completely understood, suddenly his demeanor transformed.

"Legendary level!" the Ghost Master exclaimed joyously.

PS: To answer some questions from readers.

Someone asked me: "Your writing is very reserved, are you a virgin?" Answer: "I wasn't since I was 12, just wish to write joyfully."

Someone asked if the female protagonists in your book have real-life counterparts? Answer: "Yes!"

Today marks the 5th anniversary since I parted ways with Little Scorpion, writing up to here, for some reason, I feel like having a drink.