Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul.

"The methods of the San Yi Sect are unparalleled in the world, and there must be many people who want to learn them. As for marriage, men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as both parties are suitable. Isn't that how it was for your generation and our generation?"

“Our generation…” Lu Jin’s eyes were somewhat dazed, “Indeed. Back then, most marriages were arranged by parents and matchmakers.”

He grew up in the Sanyi Sect and spent most of his time cultivating in the mountains. He really had no idea about dating and finding a wife on his own.

“However,” Lu Jin changed the subject, “that kind of thing isn’t popular anymore. If your own child can find a partner on their own, that’s undoubtedly better.”

Feng Zhenghao smiled and said, "Old Lu is absolutely right. That's what I think too. Feelings just get stronger over time. Young people should get to know each other better; it's not impossible for them to be together."

"Elder Lu, look at my daughter, Sha Yan. She is exceptionally talented, having awakened innate spatial abilities from a young age. Although she cannot cultivate acquired skills, as you know, the probability of a child of an innate extraordinary person possessing extraordinary talent is extremely high, and there is even a very small chance that a genius will be born who possesses both innate extraordinary abilities and the ability to cultivate top-tier acquired skills..."

Feng Zhenghao's words were very straightforward, and Feng Xingtong looked at her sister with some worry.

Feng Shayan looked down at the food in her bowl, making it impossible to see her expression, but her hand holding the chopsticks was trembling slightly.

My father's words were true, but they were truly hurtful. Was this all there was to my worth?

Li Chang'an glanced at Feng Shayan, then at Lu Lin.

Feng Zhenghao is right. Most innate extraordinary people have great talent. After all, acquired extraordinary people need to practice standing meditation for many days to obtain Qi, while innate extraordinary people obtain Qi directly. Therefore, their innate Qi is often very abundant, and they are born with special abilities.

The reason why people with innate extraordinary abilities don't seem very powerful is simply because most of them find it difficult to cultivate acquired skills.

The acquired methods that have been passed down to us today are the result of hundreds or thousands of years of evolution and continuous improvement by generations of sages, and are naturally much stronger than innate random abilities.

In other words, the reason why an acquired superhuman is stronger than an innate superhuman is not because the person is stronger, but because the cultivation method they practice is stronger than the innate ability of the other.

However, there is a type of innate extraordinary person who not only has a full innate Qi and powerful innate abilities, but can also cultivate acquired methods. Compared with this type of innate extraordinary person, the advantages of acquired extraordinary people are completely lost.

Such naturally gifted individuals, as long as they do not die young, often achieve considerable success.

Gao Erzhuang from the Gao family is an example of a naturally gifted individual who can cultivate acquired skills. Moreover, he combined his innate abilities with acquired techniques, achieving a synergy greater than the sum of its parts.

The same goes for Lü Huan of the Lü family. Not only was she the number one in the Lü family's Minghun Technique, but she also cultivated the Ruyi Jin. If she hadn't died young, she would definitely have been one of the top figures among the younger generation.

Li Chang'an glanced at Lu Lin and Feng Shayan. Although the probability was very low, if they could really give birth to a child who possessed both innate spatial abilities and the ability to cultivate the Reverse Life Triple Realm...

Just thinking about it makes me feel like there's no solution.

Chapter 142 New Idea

Lu Jin was also thinking about this matter. Although Feng Zhenghao's words sounded pragmatic, they were not unreasonable. However, Lu Jin still shook his head. He did not want the descendants of the Lu family to become such planned products.

Seeing this, a social expert like Feng Zhenghao naturally knew when to stop:

"Elder Lu, I greatly admire you and your Lu family. I'm saying all this not for any other reason than to tell you that if you intend to use my method, you might consider my Feng family."

This is where Feng Zhenghao's brilliance lies. His businessman attributes outweigh his superhuman attributes. Perhaps what he says is a bit direct, but it is definitely beneficial to both sides.

Lu Jin nodded and said, "President Feng, you're too kind. I, an old man, can't make decisions about the young people's affairs. They should decide for themselves. Since it's so difficult to get into Tianjin, I won't force it. Let's take it slow!"

Feng Zhenghao showed no displeasure and laughed, "Indeed, we parents can only play matchmaker at most. The old-fashioned system of arranged marriages is really not popular anymore."

"Come, Mr. Lu, let me toast you. I'm really sorry I couldn't help you this time."

He picked up his wine glass, adopting a very humble posture.

"President Feng, you're too kind. I didn't think this through." Lu Jin picked up her wine glass and clinked it with his.

Seeing that the challenge had fallen through, Lu Lin was slightly disappointed and said:

"Then, sir, what shall we do next..."

"Let's stay in the capital for a few more days, and then head back home," Lu Jin said.

Feng Zhenghao put down his wine glass: "Master Lu, you've already come all this way, and your two esteemed disciples are in high spirits. It would be too disappointing to go back like this."

"What does Chairman Feng mean?"

Feng Zhenghao said, "Master Lu's temporary suspension of opening the school does not mean that he will not mention it for the time being. In my opinion, you should go directly to his door and ask for guidance. After you have defeated eight schools, Lu Lin should go and defeat one school, and Chang'an should go and defeat one school. After that, you can propose to establish a school. They will definitely not be willing. Then you should give them face and not establish a school. Each of you can compromise. In this way, it will not be considered a complete falling out, and the Sanyi School will also make a name for itself."

Lu Jin pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "President Feng's idea is not bad. If we can't establish a museum here, we can at least make a name for ourselves. To be honest, the development of the Sanyi Ancestral Land hasn't even started yet. Even if we do establish a museum here, it will be difficult to find the time to manage it."

“Yes,” Feng Zhenghao laughed. “As you know, Mr. Lu, my Tianxia Group has a lot of internet-related businesses. Once we become famous, I’ll promote it for you, and maybe some geniuses will come to us.”

"That would be too much trouble for President Feng," Lu Jin said.

"Mr. Lu, you're too kind. It's my honor to be able to help you."

After Feng Zhenghao finished speaking, he turned to his two children and said, "When your senior brothers Lu and Li make their moves, you two should go along and watch carefully and learn from them. Even if you can't learn anything, consider it an opportunity to broaden your horizons."

The two responded in hushed tones.

Dinner ended. Feng Zhenghao had planned to arrange for the group to stay in a luxury suite at the Tianxia Society, but Lu Jin politely declined.

The Lu family also owns secular businesses and properties in Tianjin. A single phone call was all it took to arrange a detached house.

The Feng family saw Lu Jin and the others off at the entrance of the building.

Watching the car drive away, Feng Zhenghao turned his gaze to Feng Shayan beside him: "Shayan, you need to associate more with Elder Lu's two disciples. As the saying goes, it's easier for a woman to pursue a man than for a man to pursue a woman. Elder Lu's two disciples are not scheming people, so you still have a good chance."

“Ha…” Feng Shayan was taken aback.

"What do you mean, 'huh'?" Feng Zhenghao said, "The Lu family has a righteous family tradition. None of the disciples in the family have low moral character. As for their strength, Li Chang'an, you have seen it. Although Lu Lin has never made a move, she is probably not far behind."

"But Father...didn't Old Master Lu say he wasn't interested in that?"

"But Grandpa Lu didn't explicitly refuse. If you were to get together with his apprentice, he would definitely agree."

“But…” Feng Shayan looked into Feng Zhenghao’s eyes, and in the end dared not disobey her father’s wishes, and said, “But what Father just said about the two of them.”

Feng Zhenghao said, "There are two. Actually, I think Li Chang'an is better off. If you can be with him, that would be the best. But I don't think the chances are high. On the other hand, Lu Lin is an honest girl, and I think you have a good chance."

“Lu Lin…I…” Feng Shayan’s mind flashed with the image of Li Chang’an. If it were Li Chang’an, she wouldn’t mind doing what her father said. But Lu Lin…for some reason, she felt a little resistant.

Feng Zhenghao saw through his daughter's thoughts at a glance: "Shayan, when you're a businesswoman and invest in a business, you first need to see if you can make money. You need to do the math and not just go by gut feeling. You also need to see if you're a good fit for the business and whether you can handle it."

"I can't quite figure out Li Chang'an. He's too aloof, obsessed with cultivation, and he didn't even go to school. He's so focused on the Dao that you might not even be able to find him if you try to follow him. Lu Lin is much more reliable."

Meanwhile, as the car drove away from the Tianxiahui Building, Lu Linglong, who had been holding back her words all meal, finally couldn't contain herself any longer. She leaned close to Li Chang'an and smiled:

"Brother Chang'an, it seems that Chairman Feng has taken a liking to you and wants to marry his daughter to you. What do you say? Are you interested? If you marry her, you'll be able to reach the pinnacle of life with such a huge conglomerate as Tianxiahui."

Li Chang'an glanced at her: "Feng Zhenghao must have his eye on my cousin."

He turned to look at Lu Lin: "Cousin, what do you think of that Feng Shayan?"

Lu Lin quickly shook her head: "How does this have to do with me? Everyone knows that President Feng has always admired you, Senior Brother. Last time, he and his sister even came to visit you, but you were in seclusion in the cave and we didn't see them. He was definitely talking about you!"

Lu Linglong clapped her hands: "Oh, so this was premeditated."

Lu Jin drove without looking back. With his experience, he could naturally tell that Feng Zhenghao had designs on his two apprentices and his granddaughter.

He said, "I won't say anything about Feng Shayan, but Linglong, you should stay away from Feng Xingtong."

Lu Linglong was taken aback: "Huh? What do I have to do with this?"

Lu Jin said, "The Feng family is all very ambitious and scheming. Only his daughter is a bit straightforward. In short, we should have less contact with them."

He didn't want his little cabbage to be taken by someone else.

"I understand, Grandpa, where are we going now?" Lu Linglong asked.

“If we’re going to challenge them,” Lu Jin said, “we definitely need to let the company know first, since their headquarters for the North China region is right here!”

"Grandpa, the person in charge of the company's North China region is named Xu Xiang, right?" Li Chang'an asked.

“That’s right!” Lu Jin said. “He’s one of the company’s veterans.”

Li Chang'an pondered, "Feng Baobao should be here right now, I wonder if I'll run into her..."

? High fever, requesting leave

I still have a high fever, hovering around 39 degrees Celsius, and my whole body is in excruciating pain. I really can't manage anymore, I'm so sorry everyone!

Explanation of the situation!

Here's an update on my recent situation. I'm currently hospitalized. I had a high fever for four days, reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and had a fever three times a day. Each time, the fever would subside for a few hours after taking antipyretics. Later, I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a severe systemic infection. I originally wanted to get an IV drip in the outpatient department, but I was worried about it developing into sepsis, so I was hospitalized instead. I'm currently on an IV drip every day. I'll see if I can be discharged the day after tomorrow and then resume updates!

Chapter 143 Xu Xiang

Lu Jin drove towards the Tianjin headquarters of Nadutong North China Region.

Not long after, the car stopped in front of a slightly old office building. On the surface, it was an ordinary logistics distribution center, but in reality, it was the Tianjin headquarters of Nadutong North China Region.

Lu Jin led the group inside, and the receptionist, who had obviously been informed, led them directly into an office deep inside the building.

As soon as I entered, an elderly man wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, with sparse gray hair and a face full of wrinkles, greeted me with a smile.

"Mr. Lu, what brings you here?"

"Little Xu, it's been a long time!"

Lu Jin smiled and walked over to shake hands with the other person.

This wasn't the first time Lu Jin and Xu Xiang had met. One was a member of the Ten Elders, and the other was a senior executive in the company. The two had interacted many times in various meetings and occasions.

Li Chang'an glanced at Xu Xiang from behind. Xu Xiang was a generation younger than Lu Jin, but his appearance was far inferior to Lu Jin's, and he even gave people the feeling of being old and frail.

Although being in one's seventies can be considered old age, this is true for ordinary people.

For a highly skilled cultivator, seventy years old should be the prime of life, when one is still sharp and capable. It shouldn't be like this.

After all, Xu Xiang's talent was not bad. When he was nine years old, Feng Baobao touched his head and gave him a word of advice, which made him gain Qi. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was touched by an immortal. Later, he cultivated with Feng Baobao for a period of time and laid a solid foundation under Feng Baobao's guidance.

Later, he practiced the Reversal of Eight Directions, but not the Wang-style Reversal of Eight Directions that Li Muxuan practiced, which was considered a unique skill. Instead, he practiced the ordinary Reversal of Eight Directions, which was known as a juggling trick. Even so, he made a great name for himself in the martial arts world.

His reputation was so great that Zhao Fangxu had to invite him multiple times when the company was first established before he was finally invited to join the company as a leading figure in the North China region.

The fact that Zhao Fangxu values ​​him so highly speaks volumes about his strength.

With such a person and the support of the company's resources, it's surprising that he's aged so much. Li Chang'an only glanced at him and realized that Xu Xiang's physical condition was very bad. His innate Qi was severely depleted, and his body was probably nearing its end.

After shaking hands and exchanging a few polite words, Lu Jin looked at Xu Xiang's aged face and couldn't help but give him some advice:

"Xiao Xu, you really need to take good care of your health. Some things you should delegate to your subordinates. Don't try to do everything yourself and ruin your health; that would be a huge loss."

Lu Jin wasn't being nosy. It was just that Xu Xiang's prematurely aged appearance reminded him of his master, Zuo Ruotong.

Back then, Zuo Ruotong had aged terribly, looking more than a generation older than her peers. Lu Jin was all too familiar with that feeling of exhaustion from having her vitality completely depleted.

Xu Xiang understood the concern in Lu Jin's words and said with a smile, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder Lu. This is a ailment I developed in my early years, and the workload has been quite heavy these past few years. I will definitely pay attention to it in the future. I haven't lived enough in this life yet. There are still many things and people I can't let go of!"

When Xu Xiang said this, his eyes shone with light, like a young man, not an old man.

"That's good, that's good!" Lu Jin said with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Xiang asked everyone to sit down and asked:

"Mr. Lu, is there something important that you've come to Tianjin in person this time?"

Lu Jin didn't hide anything and briefly explained the purpose of his trip.

After listening, Xu Xiang sighed, "Mr. Lu, you're one of the Ten Elders, you know the situation in this industry best. The supernatural forces here are indeed somewhat conservative, and their rules are rigid. In this kind of situation, our company can only mediate at most; we can't force them to do anything. What do you think..."

Xu Xiang thought Lu Jin had come to ask him to act as a mediator.

"I know, I know." Lu Jin waved his hand. "I won't force you. I plan to let my apprentice challenge a few martial arts schools to broaden his horizons, so I'm informing you."

This is also a rule in the industry: for a legitimate challenge, it's best to have someone from the company present as a witness. This way, both sides can clearly explain who won and who lost, avoiding any disputes afterward.

Of course, if they are willing to resolve the matter privately, as long as it doesn't affect ordinary people or cause a big commotion, the company won't interfere. Now that Lu Jin has come to report, Xu Xiang naturally has no reason to refuse.

"Mr. Lu, I'll arrange for someone right away."

Xu Xiang picked up his phone and made a call. A moment later, the office door was pushed open, and two young men walked in.

He was dressed in a sharp suit and wore gold-rimmed glasses, looking refined and serious.

The other was dressed in extremely casual clothes, with messy hair and an unlit cigarette dangling from his mouth.

Xu San is a naturally gifted individual with the ability of telekinesis, but like Feng Shayan, he is unable to cultivate acquired abilities.

Xu Si is an acquired superhuman, whose specific abilities are unknown. However, he later took over his father's job, and his strength should be above that of Xu San.

Li Chang'an recalled the information about the two people.

Xu Xiang pointed to the two men and introduced them: "Old Lu, these are my two sons, Xu San and Xu Si. Although they seem a bit carefree, they are reliable when it comes to getting things done."

Lu Jin nodded: "Thank you for your trouble."