Evan is a pragmatic person.
Faced with Charles's questions, he told Charles the whole truth without a single lie.
This attitude is really good; he didn't even blame Charles for his previous statement about wanting to excommunicate him.
However, in many cases, lies are not very effective; the truth is the sharpest weapon, and sincerity is the ultimate killing move.
Just like now, after hearing Evan's words, Charles was stunned.
The smell of lies? Absolutely none.
"No, how could that be? This is neither scientific, nor magical, nor runic!"
Transcendental cultivation isn't like that. You should first spend a few months capturing energy particles, and then at least a few weeks collecting them.
Then, these energies must be circulated through corresponding chain-repairing methods, a process that carries the risk of going out of control and falling into demonic possession.
How can you be so much stronger than me at such a young age? This isn't how cultivation works! I don't accept this!
Just then, the master craftsman John passed by, overheard part of the speech, and saw the sorrowful young man.
He didn't say anything, he just shook his head.
I'm used to it. Yet another young man who thought himself exceptionally talented, only to have his Dao heart shattered because of Evan's existence.
This was already a routine occurrence, and John felt absolutely no emotional turmoil.
"Young people just don't have the right mindset. Without a strong ability to adapt, how can they keep moving forward?"
"As expected, I'm still not as good as the older generation. Unlike me, I'm no longer affected by Evan's criticism."
How did John do it? It's simple: no matter what field he's comparing himself to, he always assumes that Evan's existence is irrelevant. This way, he discovers that he is actually very strong.
Facing Evan, just lie flat and start laying down.
(Mysterious voice-over: Once I realize my weakness, I am invincible!)
"No matter how much you doubt me, I'm just an ordinary person, there's nothing to say."
"No, Evan, are you redefining what it means to be an ordinary person, or are you planning to expel everyone else from humanity?"
After making a complaint, her previously somewhat distressed expression returned to normal.
After all, he was the pride of his own community, practically invincible in his hometown.
Although Evan created an enemy from the sky, it couldn't change the fact that Charles was a genius and a strong individual.
So after a brief moment of vulnerability, he managed to adjust his mindset.
"Moreover, it's not that I'm completely inferior to you. When it comes to rune research, you, Evan, are still no match for me."
"Come on, buddy, take a good look at my latest creations, a few brand new runes!"
Evan opened the book in his right hand and flipped through the last few pages in one go, where he saw several brand new symbols.
The Book of Runes, Charles's core equipment, has pages crafted from a special ore, and the runes on it are inked with Charles's blood and another ore.
These runes can be infused with power and activated directly, which is part of Charles's talent; he even has some runes engraved on his body.
Every time a new rune is discovered, he records it, knowing it might come in handy someday.
Seeing Charles standing tall and proud, not saying a word but seemingly saying "Praise me," Evan played the role of a straight man very well.
"So, our rune genius, what are the effects of these runes?"
"Hehehe, since you've asked so sincerely, then I'll..."
"Stop talking nonsense, if you don't tell me, I'm going back to the forging workshop."
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