No, it's not just about the level of thought.

This is simply art!

It is the art of understanding human nature.

Li Yu is the grandmaster who has mastered this art.

Zhao Dezheng's mind raced, and the way he looked at Li Yu completely changed.

Previously, there might have been some fear, apprehension, and a trace of obedience to the strong.

Now, Zhao Dezheng's eyes are filled with fervor, with the kind of respect an apprentice has for his mentor!

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

Zhao Dezheng cried out in his heart:

'Such vision, such methods!'

No wonder Li Yu became a hero of Zhongzhou!

Zhao Dezheng quickly concealed the nonchalant and dazed expression on his face.

He immediately adopted an extremely serious and focused, even somewhat reverent, attitude for observation and learning.

He felt he had glimpsed the secret to Li Yu's rapid rise to power and to the core of Li Yu's becoming a hero of Zhongzhou.

Zhao Dezheng even took a slight step back to the side so that he could see Li Yu's every subtle expression and movement more clearly.

Li Yu remains silent for now.

But even Li Yu's silent profile at this moment was filled with unfathomable majesty and wisdom in his eyes.

Zhao De is trying to catch any "lessons" he might have missed.

This is also the only way for him to become the 'second hero of Zhongzhou'!

Seeing that Li Yu was about to turn around and leave, she picked up the bird.

Zhao De was quickly summarizing the "key points" of this learning session in his mind:

First, the timing must be right.

We must act when those in need are most desperate and in dire need; providing timely help is far better than adding to their existing good fortune.

Second, the gifts should be given "appropriately".

It's not that we don't give the best, but rather that we give what the other party considers the best. Even if it's pig feed, we'll be grateful to tears.

Third, maintain a calm demeanor.

It shouldn't appear as if it's a handout; it should appear as if it's perfectly natural, even casual.

Zhao Dezheng couldn't help but look at Li Yu again. Her calm tone and expression were amazing!

His apparent indifference only makes him seem more unfathomable, inspiring even greater awe!

Fourth, the follow-up should be "natural".

Giving and leaving without lingering or asking for anything in return makes people remember you more and strengthens your faith.

Zhao Dezheng nodded repeatedly. Wasn't Li Yu about to leave?

He was a master of feigning indifference... no, he possessed an extraordinary heroic demeanor!

The more Zhao Dezheng thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed, and the more excited he became.

He felt that the thirty years before he met Li Yu had been a complete waste!

I've never thought about this kind of "high-level" development philosophy before!

Zhao Dezheng had even begun to secretly plan that, given the opportunity, he would personally put this "hero-making method" into practice...

And so, amidst the torrential rain and the residents' boisterous expressions of gratitude, [the event took place].

Zhao Dezheng stood solemnly, leaning slightly forward, half a step behind Li Yu.

Like the most devout apprentice, he tried to imprint every move and every word of the "heroic mentor" in his mind.

Completely immersed in the frenzied atmosphere he had created, he was oblivious to anything wrong with his way of understanding things.

Li Yu snapped out of her brief thoughts.

Whether algae sticks are "pig swill" or not is not important to him. As long as he can eat his fill, what wouldn't the refugees dare to eat?

Under the grateful gazes of the townspeople and the burning stares of the children.

Li Yu swayed and leaped onto the phoenix again.

He didn't notice Zhao Dezheng's change behind him, nor did he know that the other party had already mentally constructed a series of academic analyses.

Zhao Dezheng followed closely behind, also scrambling into the birdcage, afraid of leaving him behind.

"They're gone."

Li Yu gently patted the phoenix's neck, her voice remaining calm.

The phoenix flapped its wings, platinum flames rose, and scorching air currents parted the surrounding cool rain curtain.

The townspeople expressed their gratitude in a cacophony of words, their eyes brimming with excitement.

But the most intense reaction came from the children.

"Thanks."

"Great hero! Stay safe!"

We will remember you!

Ignoring the adults' exclamations and tugging, they ran directly to the phoenix's base, gazing up at Li Yu with longing eyes.

One of the children seemed to have made up his mind, and ran out quickly, shouting:

"Brother Li Yu, take me away!"

"Me too! I want some too!"

Their eyes didn't hold the worries and complex emotions of adults; they only held the purest worship and longing, and an instinctive desire to "grasp the light."

All the residents knew that this might be the only time they would ever see the hero Li Yu.

But they will remember what Li Yu did and will definitely let more people know about it.

Upon hearing this, Li Yu lowered her head slightly, glancing at the children's fearful yet innocent faces.

Their prayers, though pierced by the rain, remained clear.

He was silent for a moment.

He didn't say anything, but simply shook his head gently at the children.

Now is not the time.

Their path shouldn't have started this way.

Seeing Li Yu shake her head, the adults breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a sense of inexplicable disappointment.

Inside the cubic birdcage, Zhao De was clinging to the bars, watching with great interest, muttering to himself:

"Look! Look! This is the 'aftereffect'!"

"When a hero departs, this feeling of reluctance, admiration, and even the desire to follow is the key to faith truly taking root and sprouting!"

"Actively spreading stories of heroes is far more valuable than passively expressing gratitude!"

"I've learned something! I've really learned something!"

"Li Yu's move may seem unintentional, but it was actually a well-thought-out strategy! Did she even take into account the children's 'impulse to follow'?"

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