Although Wen Yili stormed out of the house in anger, she didn't actually go far; she just strolled around the park near her home.
Although this is the lower part of the city, it is not as bustling as the upper part.
However, the Union government did not completely abandon the lower city, so the infrastructure is still quite good.
Wen Yili found a bench and sat down, his head down as if he had just been crying, wiping away his tears with his hand.
Gu Zhilin deliberately made a sound to let the other party know that he had arrived.
As expected, upon hearing the sound, Wen Yili quickly wiped away the tears on her face and turned around to see Gu Zhilin. She blushed deeply with embarrassment.
"I...I didn't cry, sand just got in my eyes." The boy's lame excuse sounded somewhat ridiculous.
The park is so clean there isn't a speck of dust; where did the sand come from?
However, Gu Zhilin did not expose the other party, but slowly walked over and sat down next to him.
With someone by her side, and it was her most trusted neighbor and older brother, Wen Yili couldn't help herself and threw herself into Gu Zhilin's arms: "Brother Zhilin, do you think I'm very useless?"
“How can you say that about yourself?” Gu Zhilin said disapprovingly, “You are excellent, how can you be useless? You are a man who got into S University.”
“But… I only got into S University. As an Alhpa, I can’t even apply to the Combat Academy.” The boy’s voice was low: “I know you’re doing this for my own good. I was too impulsive just now. I’ll apologize to you when we get home.”
Gu Zhilin had always known that this child was very sensible, but hearing this still made him feel a little sorry for him.
"Xiao Li, don't underestimate yourself. I didn't say you were very good just to comfort you. Do you remember when I taught you meditation two months ago?"
Wen Yili nodded to indicate that he remembered.
“At that time, I felt that you had the innate sacred body for cultivating Tao. You were able to successfully enter a meditative state in just one week. Do you know how long it took me back then?”
"How long?" Hearing Gu Zhilin talk about his past, Wen Yili had already forgotten her sadness and raised her head to look at him curiously.
Gu Zhilin smiled and said, "I started cultivating Taoism at the age of ten and was able to enter samadhi at the age of eleven. It took me a whole year. Don't underestimate this year. Many of my fellow disciples take several years to enter samadhi, and some even spend their entire lives without being able to. You only took a week, which is enough to show how excellent you are."
Gu Zhilin was telling the truth, but there was one thing he didn't make clear: the natural environment in the 21st century is actually not as suitable for cultivation as it is now.
Back then, it wasn't as easy to enter a meditative state as it is now.
Perhaps Wen Yili is naturally gifted, but her current environment also plays a significant role.
However, Gu Zhilin did not make a clear statement at this time.
Upon hearing this, Wen Yili became quite excited: "Really? Brother Zhilin, does this mean I can be as amazing as you in the future?"
"Of course," Gu Zhilin nodded.
However, Wen Yili quickly lowered his head again: "But what's the use? Although my physical fitness has improved, my brother is right. Compared with other Alhpas, I'm still incredibly weak."
The boy hung his head dejectedly, his voice muffled: "Brother Zhilin, I really want to get into the Combat Academy."
"Do you want to get into the Combat Academy to protect the Earth?" Gu Zhilin tilted his head and looked at the boy, his heart softening.
However, Wen Yili did not answer the question directly, but instead asked Gu Zhilin another question: "Brother Zhilin, what do you think of General Lu?"
I don't know why Wen Yili asked about Lu Jin'an, but he still answered honestly: "He is a very outstanding person. I can tell that he is an outstanding soldier."
"We people of the 21st century are born with a sense of admiration for soldiers, so we have a natural affinity for him."
Wen Yili pouted and said, "So you're willing to be friends with him?"
"Not entirely. Firstly, his military background is a plus, and secondly... he's also a very good friend. He helped me get back the money I was scammed out of at the Life Research Center, and he even took me to play games, letting me experience what it's like to travel through the universe. And playing games with him was really awesome."
"Although he sometimes says things that can be misunderstood, I can tell that he is a very sincere person. In short... he is a very good friend."
Gu Zhilin was somewhat surprised that he had praised Lu Jin'an so much without realizing it.
I never expected that person would leave such a good impression on me in such a short time.
With each word of praise he uttered, Wen Yili's expression darkened further.
Finally, the boy said defiantly, "Brother Zhilin, I will become a soldier even more capable than him in the future."
Gu Zhilin looked at the boy in surprise upon hearing this, then smiled and said, "I believe you."
"But you don't want to go to the combat academy just to become a better soldier than him, do you?"
Wen Yili was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking a lot before speaking: "That's one aspect, but more importantly, I want to protect the people I want to protect, my brother and you. I hope I can protect you both."
It wasn't surprising that the boy said he would protect his older brother, Gu Zhilin, but Gu Zhilin felt a little smug knowing that he himself was also under the boy's protection.
It seems that after spending these two months together, the other person truly considers me one of their own.
So he laughed and said, "In that case, your brother and I will rely on you for protection."
Wen Yili smiled and nodded, but then added, "But my brother won't let me take the entrance exam for the Combat Academy."
"Your brother was just worried today, but he has already thought it through and will agree to let you go."
"Really? Brother Zhilin." The boy stood up excitedly from the bench upon hearing this.
Wen Yili has always been a calm and composed person, and rarely shows such outward emotional expression.
He seems genuinely happy.
Gu Zhilin nodded: "Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
"That's great, Brother Zhilin." The boy hugged Gu Zhilin tightly again, as if only in this way could he relieve the excitement in his body.
However, he quickly released the other person: "But Brother Zhilin, given my current physical condition, it seems that the chances of me succeeding in the Battle Academy entrance exam are not high."
"Who said that? Starting tomorrow, I'll teach you some simple kung fu. If you keep practicing and combine it with meditation, your body will recover faster and faster."
With Gu Zhilin's assurance, Wen Yili was completely relieved.
For some reason, even though Gu Zhilin looked like an ordinary beta, his words made Wen Yili extremely convinced.
It's as if once he's made up his mind about something, there's no way there will be a problem.
When he first discovered his physical condition, he taught himself meditation with the same unwavering tone, which gave Wen Yili hope.
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