"Mr. Du, I'm so sorry to bother you to come all the way here." The person who came was the middle-aged man that Du Ruo was familiar with. It’s just that the “middle-aged people” at this time should be more appropriately described as elderly people. They have aged very quickly in recent years, have gained some weight, and the wrinkles on their faces have become more obvious. "I haven't moved for a long time, so I'll take this opportunity to get out and move around." Du Ruo shook his head indifferently. "You saw what happened today. We guessed that those people wanted to force you to show up, but they failed." The middle-aged man did not come alone. Beside him was Lu Liang, who was in charge of the warrior department. However, he did not speak the whole time and only glanced at Du Ruo occasionally. "Well, actually, whether I show up or not, they will still act as they should." Du Ruo had already known about this matter. So he hasn't appeared in public these days.
Even though he was at the competition venue and the podium, in fact, no one except Du Heng could find him. Even if Xiang Yuanyuan and Li Qiyao held up signs and shouted, no one else noticed. Having reached Du Ruo's current situation, as long as he doesn't want to, Lu Liang won't be able to notice him even if he stands in front of him. This is something that can be easily done after merging with nature. In other words, it is no longer about merging with nature, but about starting to control nature. The surrounding environment will be affected by Du Ruo and change with his mood. "Well, we understand this. In fact, we have been preparing for this for many years. We will never let history happen again." The middle-aged man nodded, his eyes full of confidence. What the two were talking about was actually that during this period, with the start of the global competition, more and more enemy fleets have gathered in the waters around the base. Not only that, many countries have also begun to see unusual movements. Just as Du Ruo said, the United States still remembers Du Ruo vividly and is afraid that Du Ruo will break into the country and carry out a decapitation operation to capture their leaders in one fell swoop. After all, Du Ruo had been able to fly more than 20 years ago, although they felt that after the war began, individual strength would be infinitely weakened. You have to know that Du Ruo went to the United States during peacetime, which made it impossible for them to use many of their tactics. But if the war starts, there will be no need to consider too many impacts. The most important thing is that they have not been without development in these years. Especially after the revival of spiritual energy, methods targeting high-level warriors have been continuously developed. They are confident that even if several high-level warriors break into the country, they will not return. Now that Du Ruo has not shown up, they have no choice but to take action. Internal conflicts are constantly expanding, and they need to divert the conflicts. They also urgently need war to drag Dongfang into the quagmire. This is their last and only resort. "What do you need from me?" Since the other party said so, Du Ruo no longer played tricks and went straight to the point and asked directly. Du Ruo knew the matter clearly, but some things needed to be said by the other party. If they didn't say it, and Du Ruo rushed to solve it, it would be too worthless. Du Ruo is not that cheap, and at his current level, he no longer wants to get too involved in worldly affairs. For example, in today's incident, he was fully capable of resolving the fox crisis, or even the crisis of the entire incident, without showing up, but he did not do it.
Even though he left a ruthless label in Du Heng's heart, he did nothing and just watched quietly. He is not a babysitter and has done enough things. It is because of his existence that the higher-ups are so dedicated to development, which can be said to have solved the worries of the upper-level officials. Allowing them to act freely, and providing help at several key points. The spiritual energy has revived, providing cultivation methods, and the power to confer gods to restrain those in power has also been restored. Even if Du Ruo has his own ideas, many of his roles are indispensable for the stability of order. The most important thing is that Du Ruo has no desire for power at all. He has been hiding in the mountains for more than 20 years without moving. The most important thing is that it restricted the power of the "gods". Du Ruo's move made those "gods" willingly serve people, and this service was long-lasting and might not change for hundreds or even thousands of years. As for the future, they also have infinite possibilities. Hundreds of years are too long, and with the current speed of development, no one knows what the world will be like by then. "We are ready to make the whole world our enemy. Our soldiers are eager to make achievements. Our only concern now is that we don't want to keep the battlefield at home." Middle-aged people are more reserved. The higher-ups want to achieve merit, and even want to leave their names in history, but war is bound to be accompanied by death and destruction, and they don't want to bear the current infamy. "I understand everything." It’s just that the middle-aged man was talking about the soldiers’ desire to achieve success and the goals they wanted, which is actually moral kidnapping. But these actually had nothing to do with Du Ruo. The most important thing was that Du Ruo no longer had any so-called morals, so Du Ruo agreed to nothing. These people are good at playing politics, and they are very good at getting something for nothing, but Du Ruo and their family are no longer on the same level. "We will formulate a series of policies, the first of which is people's livelihood..." Then the middle-aged man started to offer his chips. I can only say that he is worthy of being a politician. His words are a bit empty, but he has been talking about his five-year plan and ten-year plan, and they range from people's livelihood to the implementation of various policies, from the present to the future and even to space. It would be more accurate to say that they were expressing their attitude rather than giving Du Ruo benefits, because they could not find what Du Ruo needed, nor could they provide any help. These are the only promises they can make. "Well, there is one more thing. No matter what the future holds, I hope that the Du family and the Xiang family can develop freely. If they can provide convenience, then they should provide it. If they can't, then it's their bad luck." Du Ruo listened quietly to what the middle-aged man said, and finally nodded, and also made a request. He did not have any idea of the two families becoming rich or successful in the future. That was not necessarily a good thing, and fame and fortune were like clouds and smoke. It would be better to live in peace and harmony. In fact, he has already planned for the future. A hundred years later, his parents, Xiang Yuanyuan's parents, and even Li Qiyao's parents will all become gods, which will be enough to protect the family. He raised these things just as a request, which was not really a demand, to prove that he was not acting without reason. "Okay, don't worry about this, everything will be as you wish." A smile appeared on the middle-aged man's face. He had just said everything except this. Now that Du Ruo had said it, he felt relieved. "That's good."
Du Ruo nodded and then stopped talking. "Then...Mr. Du, can you..." The middle-aged man knew that Du Ruo was chasing people away, but before leaving, he still smiled awkwardly and rubbed his hands. "Don't worry, I'll wait for them to make the first move. We never invade. I think this is fine." Du Ruo showed a rare smile on his face and took the initiative to say what the middle-aged man had not yet said. "Haha, please." After listening to this, the middle-aged man bowed repeatedly, thinking that his goal had been achieved. Just as he was about to stand up, Lu Liang, who had been silent, suddenly spoke: "Mr. Du, I have been practicing your skills all along. I don't dare to consider myself a disciple, but I have always admired you very much. I wonder if you can spare some time to give me some advice." When Lu Liang said this, he bowed deeply to Du Ruo, and he was even more reluctant to straighten his back while speaking. “The three flowers on the top of the head are the sublimation of the spirit, energy and spirit. Generally speaking, after the sublimation of the spirit, energy and spirit, it is extremely pure and will not be polluted or disturbed by anything else. But this sublimation is, after all, a personal sublimation. The spirit, energy and vitality cannot be polluted, but people can. Fame and fortune are the most wearying of the human heart. If a person is not pure, his spirit, energy and vitality will also be affected. The five qi in the chest are the essence of the internal organs. The return of the five qi to the origin requires the seven emotions and six desires to be calm. You are not a pure person, and your emotions will be influenced, so you will eventually be unable to gather the three flowers at the top of the head, and the five qi will never be able to return to the origin. "Du Ruo saw at a glance that Lu Liang's current state was just a little bit away from the three flowers gathering at the top of the head and the five qi returning to the origin. It’s just that most people in this world are a little bit lacking in many things. This thin line is a natural chasm. If you can cross it, it will pass quickly. If you can’t, it will haunt you for the rest of your life. "Thank you, Master Du. I understand." Lu Liang also had a high level of comprehension. As soon as Du Ruo said it, he immediately understood what Du Ruo wanted to express. After bowing to Du Ruo again, he followed the middle-aged man outside with a wry smile. "Dad, what did you mean just now?" Only after the two of them left did Du Heng, who had been listening silently, come to Du Ruo and ask questions while pouring tea for her. For the first time, she felt that her father was such a master. Just by sitting there, she could make those people who used to be high and mighty in her eyes treat her with respect. She didn't know who the middle-aged man was, but he looked familiar. Moreover, since he could have the legendary number one martial artist Lu Liang following him, he must have a high status. She knew Lu Liang, but she had only heard of his legend before. Today was the first time she saw him in person. It is not wrong to say that he is the number one in martial arts. After all, the legendary Du Sheng is just a legend, and he has transcended the scope of martial artists. But he didn't expect that the other party would have to observe the etiquette of a disciple in front of his father, and from the looks of it, Du Ruo accepted it calmly. This inevitably made her curious about what the other party had just asked. "He is already only one step away from the so-called peak of the first rank, the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of the Head and the Five Qis Returning to the Origin. However, this one step has trapped him. In the final analysis, there is an essential difference between warriors and immortals." Du Ruo took the tea made by her daughter, took a sip, and then began to teach Du Heng with a very enjoyable look on her face.
Actually, this was the first time he explained these things to Du Heng, which made him feel very accomplished. So, fearing that his daughter might not understand, he began to explain in detail. "To become a god, one must shed the physical body and devote oneself to heaven and earth. In fact, becoming an immortal is not without price. What an immortal needs to get rid of are the desires of the soul. If not to say get rid of them completely, at least one must not be entangled by worldly things. Lu Liang is a good seedling with extraordinary talent, which is rare in the world. It's a pity that he is too deeply entangled in officialdom and has too strong desires in his heart. The fame and fortune of the officialdom will make his soul always unsatisfied, and the three flowers will not be able to gather at the top and completely transcend. The ups and downs of the seven emotions and six desires will continue to affect his five internal organs, making it impossible for them to maintain balance and return to their origins. " Du Ruo had met Lu Liang several times. To be honest, he felt a little regretful, but more of a relief. I am glad that I did not get too entangled in fame and fortune, and I also separated myself from the officialdom. Just like what happened just now, even if he is willing to do something for the country, he will not do it without any cost. Both parties have always adhered to the transaction approach, so that each party can get what they need. As for the seven emotions and six desires, the reason why he took Xiang Yuanyuan as his heart anchor was to reduce the fluctuations of the seven emotions and six desires, but he was afraid of getting lost, so he was looking for the heart anchor. This allowed the five energies in the body to return to their origin. At that time, Du Ruo actually had very few emotional fluctuations, just like a clay Buddha. This was the reason. But after passing this stage, it didn't matter anymore. It was just that all the seven emotions and six desires were restrained, which made Du Ruo less concerned about worldly affairs. It is said that joy hurts the heart, anger hurts the liver, sadness hurts the lungs, thinking hurts the spleen, and fear hurts the kidneys. Although this statement is not absolute, it does show the impact of emotions on the five internal organs. When emotions fluctuate, the five elements will also fluctuate, and ultimately they will never return to their original state. Du Ruo explained all of this to Du Heng in great detail. Du Heng certainly didn't need all of this now, but it was good to know more about it, as it would definitely be useful in the future. It’s just... Du Ruo hopes that the other party doesn’t need it. Just like Xiang Yuanyuan said, if Du Heng doesn’t work hard, he can only become a god in the end. But becoming a god is actually the simplest and easiest way. He can be happy without restraining himself. Women are different from men. They are rarely trapped by power, but are easily bound by their emotions. If Du Heng continued to cultivate and become an immortal, then as a father, he would feel regretful, because that would mean that Du Heng might not have enjoyed love or had no family constraints, and as a father, this was not what he wanted to see. "What should we do?" Du Heng didn't know what Du Ruo was thinking, and she herself didn't think that far. She was just curious about how to solve this problem that could trap a person like Lu Liang. "Now he should take off his official status, and then go to a secluded place to retreat, and no longer care about worldly affairs. In ten years at most, he will be able to achieve the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of the Head and the Five Qi Returning to the Origin." Du Ruo gave the answer. In fact, he was expecting Lu Liang to ask him how to solve it, but Lu Liang didn't ask, so there was no point in him saying anything more. What’s more, he said the sooner the better. Lu Liang is still in his prime now. If more time passes, the ten years he just mentioned may have to be multiplied many times. "So simple?" Du Heng blinked her eyes. She didn't think this was difficult at all. She even felt that Lu Liang must be preparing to stop being an official and go into seclusion. "It's not that simple. There are some things that trap him, not others but himself. He can't get out of it now." Xiang Yuanyuan smiled and rubbed Du Heng's head. Everyone's situation is different. Du Ruo asked for nothing, but in the end he got everything. Lu Liang strives for everything, but in the end he is afraid that he will not get anything for a long time. “I think it’s pretty simple anyway.”
Du Heng curled her lips and turned her head. She didn't like the fact that her mother still treated her like a child. "Yes, yes, just keep it simple, my dear daughter. Have you ever been to space? Do you want daddy to take you there for a visit? When your mom was pregnant with you, she loved going up to the sky to overlook the city at night, and she could see the stars in the sky very clearly." Du Ruo did not argue with Du Heng. Du Heng was still young and had been very happy since childhood. It was normal for him not to have a deep understanding of these things. "Sure!! I want to go and see it." Du Heng was easily moved by Du Ruo's emotions. She didn't know it before, but now that she knew her father could do it, she couldn't wait. Unknown areas such as the sky and the ocean were always so attractive. As if Du Ruo wanted to give Du Heng all the fatherly love in the future in advance, he took Du Heng to the sky to watch the stars, to the bottom of the sea to fish, and also took Du Heng to the forest to interact with small animals. Anyway, space is just like non-existent to Du Ruo. He is the only one who has been to the moon and thinks there is nothing interesting there. Besides, Du Heng did not make any request, otherwise, he would have taken her there to leave some footprints or something. Although it is said to be going to heaven and earth, in fact, it does not take too much time. On the second day, after playing excitedly for a long time, Du Heng went to find her classmates. Her classmates decided to hold a party for several consecutive days at the beach of the base to celebrate Du Heng's victory. So even though Du Heng didn't really want to go, he couldn't ignore his classmates' face, so he went anyway. And during this half day, the whole world was plunged into a strange atmosphere. A large number of smearing videos and reports began to appear on the Internet. From small countries like China to some countries reporting that Eastern countries are cruelly treating kittens and puppies, to how many cats and dogs are eaten every day, there is a need to rescue cats and dogs. There are also some reports that Eastern countries use cruel means to practice martial arts, and even that the idea that you can replenish what you eat is widely spread, saying that people who practice martial arts often have to eat human flesh, which is heresy. There are also some small countries that have been making a fuss that the Eastern countries originally belonged to them, but were occupied by robbers, and they need to take back what belongs to them. Some even said directly that the East was vast and rich in resources, and had many spiritual stone veins, and that only by occupying them could they develop their own martial arts. Anyway, similar remarks are making the rounds on the Internet all over the world. No matter what they say, they are just smearing people without even any logic. But there are actually people who believe such remarks and become very emotional. Only the Eastern countries have remained silent. Not only have they not made any statements, they have not even participated in many meetings and have abstained from all so-called votes. Perhaps it was this silence that made people feel that Dongfang was afraid, or perhaps it was because he was blinded by greed. In short, everyone is ready to move, and have many inappropriate thoughts. (End of this chapter)