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"What on earth is this man? How could he possess such terrifying vitality?"
Ruan Feng stared in disbelief at George, who had just used sheer vitality to forcibly blow Wang Guoping apart without suffering the slightest harm himself.
Clearly, this had already exceeded the limits of Ruan Feng's understanding of what an "Extraordinary" could be.
The frightening thing wasn't just the vitality. His strength was equally terrifying. The power of the thunder technique George had unleashed earlier— even at his peak, Zhang Huaiyi back in the day could never have reached such a level.
Perhaps only the old Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain could match it with his thunder arts. But even then, Ruan Feng instinctively felt that the old Celestial Master's thunder might not be quite as strong.
"Master Ruan Feng, those annoying ants have been dealt with. Let's move on to proper business."
After finishing off Wang Guoping, George turned toward Ruan Feng.
Ruan Feng's expression grew complicated as he replied,
"Thank you for your help. I wonder, what business do you have with me?"
Indeed, George had helped him. If George hadn't intervened, Ruan Feng would have had to face those attackers plus Wang Guoping all at once. While he wouldn't have lost, he certainly would not have fared well.
But George's reason for coming here was obviously not so simple, so Ruan Feng remained cautious.
George, however, didn't mind his wariness. He casually sat down on a nearby boulder and said,
"Master Ruan Feng, I've never been the type to beat around the bush.
I came to this island today for one purpose only: to strike a deal with you."
"What kind of deal?"
Ruan Feng, belly protruding, also sat down on the stone opposite George.
George smiled faintly.
"A very simple deal. I know your background, and I know the troubles plaguing you.
I can calm your heart, free you from the gnawing emptiness, and resolve your torment over the craving for human flesh.
All I ask in return is for you to pass me the cultivation method of Liuku Immortal Thief."
"So, it's Liuku Immortal Thief you're after. To tell you the truth, even if I agreed to the trade, it might not necessarily be a good thing for you."
Ruan Feng frowned. In truth, he didn't believe George could really resolve his problem.
Still, since George had helped him just now, he wasn't unwilling to impart Liuku Immortal Thief to him.
However, having been so deeply corroded by its side effects himself, he didn't think cultivating Liuku Immortal Thief was a wise choice.
"So it seems you don't believe me. Very well—let me show you."
In a flash, George appeared behind Ruan Feng. With a surge of azure light, he activated the Blue Hand of Shuangquan Hand and began treating Ruan Feng's soul.
Liuku Immortal Thief was an extreme body-refining method—strengthening the body without nurturing the mind. The stronger the body grew, the more the spirit lagged behind.
When the gap between body and spirit grew too wide, balance collapsed, and inevitably, psychological problems emerged.
But with the Blue Hand making subtle adjustments to the spirit, these mental issues could be resolved, restoring inner balance.
Qu Tong once used this very method to treat those disillusioned within the world of the Extraordinary. Of course, while treating them, she also planted subliminal suggestions, turning them into her die-hard followers.
George, however, had no need for subordinates. He merely healed Ruan Feng's mind, leaving no hidden suggestions behind.
"All done."
Retracting his hand, George looked at Ruan Feng. The change was immediately obvious—Ruan Feng's mental state had undergone a profound transformation.
Before, Ruan Feng resembled an ascetic monk, constantly suppressing the agony of his cannibalistic urges. His brows had never once relaxed.
Now, however, his expression had softened, his lips curved into a faint smile. In an instant, the wrathful Vajra had transformed into a smiling Maitreya.
"If I'm not mistaken, what you just used was Shuangquan Hand? Could it be that you—"
"No. I already know the truth of what happened back then. As for Shuangquan Hand, I obtained it through a trade with Duanmu Ying's daughter, Qu Tong—the very mastermind who orchestrated your attempted kidnapping.
In addition to Shuangquan Hand, I also possess Qi Body Source Flow, Spirit Summoning, Heavenly Talisman, Queen of the Winds' Art, and Divine Machine Refinement.
All obtained through trades."
George gestured with his hands, displaying all the Six Miraculous Arts he had acquired.
Ruan Feng's eyes widened. Never had he imagined someone could gather all Six Miraculous Arts—and master them too. With his own Liuku Immortal Thief, that would make it Seven Miraculous Arts.
No wonder this young man wielded such terrifying power at such a young age. His talent was extraordinary beyond imagination. Even his fourth brother Wugensheng paled in comparison.
"I agree to the deal. You've solved my problem, so now I'll pass you Liuku Immortal Thief."
Ruan Feng pricked his finger, preparing to feed George his blood.
To learn Liuku Immortal Thief, one must first ingest his blood before running the technique to truly begin cultivation.
"No need for all that trouble."
George ignored the drop of blood. Instead, he simply pressed his palm atop Ruan Feng's head, directly extracting from his memory the method and circulation patterns of Liuku Immortal Thief.
Each of the Eight Miraculous Arts had its own unique form of transmission—it was never just about written methods.
For instance, Qi Body Source Flow was passed on spiritually, Shuangquan Hand through genetic inheritance, Queen of the Winds' Art required a formation diagram.
But George was different. Having studied countless mystical arts, created the prototype of his own inner world, and inherited Ziyang Zhenren's legacy, he had no need for such constraints.
For him, simply observing the technique's circulation patterns was enough.
Closing his eyes, George began to simulate the method internally. His qi flowed according to the route of Liuku Immortal Thief, rapidly transforming his six internal organs.
Moments later, he opened his eyes, reached out to touch a nearby sapling, and released a special current of qi.
In an instant, the sapling withered, its life force completely drained.
"It does resemble the Wood Dragon's life-devouring ability."
Because of his Wood Dragon Slayer traits, George could already devour trees to replenish lost vitality and magic.
Thus, cultivating Liuku Immortal Thief felt unusually smooth for him, with many similarities that even allowed him to merge the Wood Dragon's gift with it, further enhancing its effects.
Liuku Immortal Thief, however, was more versatile than the Wood Dragon's talent.
The Wood Dragon could only devour the life force of trees, using it merely for recovery or temporary boosts, but never for permanent bodily strengthening.
Liuku Immortal Thief, on the other hand, could devour the life force of all living things—restoring the body and continuously reinforcing it.
"To master it so quickly… this is beyond genius. There truly exists such a being in this world!"
Watching George, who in mere minutes had already grasped Liuku Immortal Thief and effortlessly drained a tree of its life force, Ruan Feng could not help but sigh inwardly.
Compared to his own mediocrity, the world truly did hold far too many prodigies.
"Well then, our trade is complete. Until we meet again."
Having gained what he wanted, George wasted no more time with Ruan Feng. In the blink of an eye, he teleported away and reappeared before the two guards of Nason Island who had been watching over Ruan Feng.
"Greetings, gentlemen. Would you kindly inform your king that I wish to see him?"
(End of Chapter)