The Geared Immortal

Chapter 1034

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The sadness in the heart of Xin Ja did not last long as his father woke up a day later. Doctor Sun has been very kind to them and some of their neighbors willingly helped the father and son duo.

While tending to his father's side, Xin Ja heard some of the women just outside the low wall of their small courtyard talking. What those people are talking about made him frown a bit and suddenly made him feel gloomy.

"Sigh… That Xin Jong is a very hardworking guy. If not for having a weak son like that, and being abandoned by his wife, I think he would be living a good life…" said a woman.

"I know, right? I heard that he spends most of his money trying to buy information from those mercenaries in the tavern just to know where she is."

"Really? I never knew that rumor is true? I mean, it's been ten years and yet he's still looking for her?"

"Sigh… That's why I said that he is pitiful. She left him with a waste of a son. And when that boy grew up, Xin Jong's life would really turn for the worst."

"Well, I don't know… Maybe someday he will give up and then find a new family. With his hard-working personality even if he is only level 1 many women would still accept such a guy… I mean… look at him, he's handsome and attractive, right?"

"Hihi… So you have a little crush on Xin Jong?"

"Hushhh… If my husband hears us, I'm dead…"

Xin Ja who was able to hear this conversation was a bit flabbergasted. He could understand why those women pity his father and all, and him being trash, well, he is used to that. What he did not expect to hear is that some women outside actually liked his father.

Xin Ja turns around and looks at his father's face.

He then nods his head in agreement.

He could not deny that his father is actually a handsome man. A little shabby, but once he cleans up, one could tell that he would be a very attractive guy.

After that, Xin Ja's attention once again went outside the small hut and into the courtyard. He could see small insects flying on the nearby tree. And he was astonished to discover how he was able to see them as if they are close to him even though he is inside the house.

He remembers that young man named Shin Jiao telling him about giving him some powers. And when he wakes up, he truly did have some power.

The weakness he has been feeling ever since he was born is now gone.

When he tried to look at himself by using status, he noticed that instead of Ki and the usual number 10, he saw a new word, Ki sphere then followed by 1/100%.

It was new to him and did not know what it means. But this newfound power for him is something that he needed the most. Not to rebuke those who mock him and his father. Not to show off and take his label as trash. Not to show to the world that he is now strong. No… he did not need this power for those things.

Right now, the most important person in his life is his father. And he needed this newly found power that has right now, for the sake of making his father live a good life.

He would not be a burden anymore. But instead, he would try his best to help his father. And he now knows that he will not be a burden.

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A week has passed since then…

Xin Jong's wound has already healed but he is still not selling his wares. This is because he is still not strong enough to go out.

Meanwhile, Xin Ja has been staying in the house and has begun to be absorbed in his own world. His father did not know what's taking his time, as the child is a bit secretive. But it did not make him feel worried.

At least he knew that his son is not that bored inside the house and is not just spending his time on books. For the first time, he saw the things that his son does at home every day.

It has been a week since he noticed that his son is actually able to write runes. It surprised him for a bit but soon realized that the child is able to do so because of the books he has been buying for him. It seems that his son is really smart, and it made him feel a bit proud.

He now knew why the air inside their house feels fresh every day.

It was all because of his son.

Today is another day that he noticed his son, doing something weird.

The young boy is sitting on the side without doing anything and has his eyes closed all the time.

Without understanding what is happening, Xin Jong could only shake his head and shifted his attention to his job.

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At this time, Xin Ja has been trying to circulate the energy in his body. A day ago, he tried experimenting with his newfound power.

Following the pattern of circulation of energy in his body, he suddenly realized that he is familiar with the many parts he could feel where the energy is flowing.

Then he remembers that before he fainted that day, he actually absorbed the data file called medicine. It was the one that caused him such a splitting headache.

Now that he remembers this, he now knew that it was the reason why he is so familiar with a lot of things. Especially the way Doctor Sun is treating his father. Doctor Sun does not need to say anything else as he already knew what to do.

He is even tempted to take a peek at his father's wound. But he never wanted to do that due to his respect for Doctor Sun who is their benefactor.

While the energy in his body circulates, he noticed that some of his pores would open and a small amount of energy in the air would enter. It was very subtle that if he is not familiar with his body, he would not be able to notice it nor know what the purpose is.

But since he knew, he began experimenting on it.

It took him a day to discover that he is actually able to absorb a minute amount of Ki in the air.

Through the cycling process of his cultivation practice, he is actually able to refine the chaotic Ki in the air and absorb it in his body.

Xin Ja was really shocked by this discovery.

Everyone knew that in this world, only the plants and some ores are able to absorb the chaotic Ki. Living beings are unable to refine chaotic energy.

Once someone tried doing it, and it made the Ki in his body rampage. The balance in his body was disrupted and he almost lost his life.

That is why no one dare does the same experiment ever again. That is until today.

Xin Ja began controlling the energy in the surroundings and tried to cycle the energy in his body faster. In doing so, he suddenly feels his meridians expanding at a rapid pace.

The sensation is a bit painful and soothing at the same time. It was a bit strange which made the little boy's curiosity intensified.

It did not take long before Xin Ja noticed that his unique vision is showing some changes.

'Ki energy in the sphere is already full, expanding sphere capacity…'

Upon seeing this, his face showed a surprised expression. He did not know why but as the sphere 'expanded' he could feel his strength slowly growing.

This pleasant sensation made Xin Ja smile while sitting with his eyes closed.

Not long later, his eyes slowly open, and a wide and happy smile is plastered on his face.

He happily stands up and pushed the chair backward.

He was a bit taken aback at how easy he was able to do that now.

That chair, no matter how hard he tries, would only budge a little. But now, with the sphere in his lower navel expanded, he is now able to have the strength to push the chair with ease. This made him feel really happy.

He quickly grabs the engraving tool on the table but did not grab the gloves. He already did not need it anymore.

As he walks outside, he immediately saw his father squatting down the small shack at the side of their small hut. He looks busy while looking at the kitchen wares that he is selling.

Xin Jong immediately noticed his son and smiled.

"You're done with… whatever it is that you have been doing?" he asked.

"Umm… I wanted to help you prepare the wares…" Xin Ja said with a happy smile.

"Haha… Well, maybe next time. These things are heavy, so I don't want you to have any accidents…"

However, at this time, Xin Ja is not listening to his father because he suddenly remembers something when he saw the wares.