"Master Liu, allow me to introduce two friends to you!"
Chen Aiguo didn't dwell on how Yu Zhou knew Master Liu Ling.
He walked over to the master and made the introduction.
He truly believed in qigong and had heard that practicing it well could lead to special abilities and even prolong life.
While he might not be able to cultivate those special abilities himself, he certainly wouldn't refuse something that could extend his life.
Therefore, introducing Yu Zhou to Master Liu Ling was entirely selfless. He simply wanted his friend to start practicing qigong, or perhaps to have the master check if he also had the same hidden ailment.
"Hello, Master! I'm Yu Zhou, a small manufacturer from Jiangbei. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Even though Yu Zhou knew what was going on and had no intention of believing in qigong or anything similar, he was a naturally discreet person. Thus, he maintained a perfect facade.
However, as Yu Zhou extended his hand, it froze in mid-air.
Master Liu Ling seemed to look down on Yu Zhou, casting a mere glance at him and making no move to shake his hand.
Instantly, Yu Zhou's hand remained suspended in the air, unsure whether to retract it or keep it extended.
"Young man, I've observed you with my qi, and you seem a bit weak!"
"Have you been indulging yourself a lot lately?"
Although he didn't extend his hand, Master Liu Ling's assessment was precise.
His expression was enigmatic, as if his eyes alone could see through everything, making Yu Zhou even wonder if he had indeed been out carousing recently.
Lin Haichao, standing beside them, looked at Liu Ling with surprise. He had to admit, if he hadn't been with Yu Zhou the whole time, he might have believed the master's nonsense.
Lin Haichao hadn't had much exposure to qigong before, but it was impossible to say he didn't believe in it at all.
After all, qigong was booming in China at the time, and not just among ordinary people; even people in their own circle practiced it.
Of course, the title of "qigong master" was indeed enough to impress people in that era.
But just as he found the man somewhat interesting, he uttered such a statement.
It immediately shattered Lin Haichao's curiosity about qigong.
Good heavens, without even shaking hands, just by glancing at Yu Zhou, he claimed Yu Zhou had been indiscreet the past few days. What kind of logic was that? What kind of insight was that?
"Could he be a swindler?"
For a moment, Lin Haichao found it absurd. He couldn't fathom that amidst the great qigong craze in the country, qigong itself could be a scam.
No, it must be that Master Liu Ling was the scammer? Was true qigong still real?
Well, Lin Haichao was lost in thought, completely overlooking Yu Zhou, who stood there dumbfounded.
"What? Indulging myself a lot? I wish I could, but I don't even have the time!"
"What does this person want? I haven't shown any hostility. Why is he targeting me?"
Yu Zhou was utterly bewildered, unsure what was happening.
His intention was to cause no trouble and not expose anything, but why was trouble finding him when he wasn't seeking it?
Was this what they called getting caught in the crossfire?
"Young man, you need to exercise restraint. Without qigong, indulging too frequently like this will lead to dire consequences after thirty! Be pure and chaste. If we meet again and you've improved, I'll shake your hand."
Master Liu Ling maintained his mysterious demeanor, his tone sending shivers down Yu Zhou's spine.
Good heavens, now he finally understood. This master thought he was an easy mark.
Was he unhappy if he couldn't swindle some money out of him?
Alright, if you hadn't bothered me, it would be one thing. But now you want to extract something from me, so don't blame me.
"Master? How did you see that? Is he alright? He's a very good friend of mine. If there's a way to solve it, please help him!"
At this moment, Chen Aiguo was greatly alarmed upon hearing this.
Good heavens, his friend was too active. If this continued, his vigor would decline, and that would be a big problem.
Chen Aiguo might not have immediately stepped in to help if it were another friend, but Yu Zhou, in a way, had come on his behalf. If Yu Zhou were to develop a psychological scar and know his problem wasn't resolved, Chen Aiguo would feel uneasy.
"Ah?"
Before Yu Zhou could even speak, the assist came in.
At this moment, Yu Zhou was even more surprised. He felt it was utterly comical to be labeled as unrestrained without saying a word, but what was even more unbelievable was that someone actually believed it.
Torn between laughter and tears, Yu Zhou didn't know how to respond.
Seeing Yu Zhou's expression, Liu Ling couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Did I guess wrong? At such a young age, he's already successful in business. Judging by Boss Chen's tone, it seems to be through his own efforts. Someone like that wouldn't indulge?"
"Where would all that energy be released?"
He had heard from Chen Aiguo's introduction that this person had started his business successfully at a young age.
Logically, someone like him should be most susceptible to the temptations of the world. That's why he had deliberately adopted a profound demeanor to make such a judgment.
But, Yu Zhou didn't seem to take the bait. His perfectly deployed strategy seemed to elicit no response from him, not even a word.
Seeing Yu Zhou's smiling face, Master Liu Ling suddenly understood.
However, with his many years in the qigong world, how could he lack experience in handling such situations?
He immediately began to guide the conversation: "You might not care about this deficiency in qi and blood, and it might not manifest immediately. However, I have great confidence in my qi-reading technique."
"The possibility of error is almost nil, unless the timing is off."
He wanted to backtrack, but any attempt to do so could only be focused on the timing.
If Yu Zhou hadn't been married when he transmigrated, he could have easily shut this down with a single sentence.
But he was married. At this point, he couldn't exactly claim he had never... you know.