Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 147

After stepping into the realm of Innate, Zhou Yi had encountered two formidable experts at the innate level, and the person before him was undoubtedly the third. As he leisurely approached the pavilion, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

Whether it was Ting Shiguang from the Fire Crow Nation or Lv Xinwen, the Blood Butcher from the Golden Forest Nation, both possessed dignified appearances. However, the countenance of this Guardian Grandmaster of Tianluo Nation was somewhat amusing.

In truth, Master Shuixuan Jin's face was rather plump, and his eyes shone brightly. However, atop his head sprouted a pair of enormous ears. These unusually large ears resembled palm fans, gently swaying with the breeze within the pavilion.

Yet, in just a brief moment of surprise, Zhou Yi quickly composed himself and respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Brother Shui."

After his encounters with Ting Shiguang and Lv Xinwen, Zhou Yi had come to understand that the interactions between innate experts were not based on seniority, but rather on individual strength. As long as one had stepped into the realm of the innate, they could engage with their peers on an equal footing.

Shuixuan Jin stood up and cast a deep glance at Zhou Yi, suddenly sighing, "Brother Zhou, you truly are young."

Zhou Yi discerned the underlying sentiment within that sigh, sensing a tinge of emotion. Surprised, he lifted his head, carefully observing for a few moments, and his expression couldn't help but slightly change.

Shuixuan Jin, astonished, asked, "Brother Zhou, you actually noticed?"

Zhou Yi hesitated for a moment, shook his head, and replied, "I haven't noticed anything, Brother Shui. You're overthinking."

As Zhou Yi spoke those words, he seemed somewhat insincere. In truth, as Zhou Yi carefully observed, he noticed that the vitality within Shuixuan Jin appeared to be slowly diminishing at an incredibly gradual pace.

When encountering the two innate experts before, Zhou Yi could sense a strong life force emanating from them, akin to the sensation of all things growing in spring. He knew that it was the aura generated by the immense vitality of innate experts, something only peers of the same level could clearly perceive.

However, in the case of Shuixuan Jin, this powerful vitality seemed to be gradually wilting, as if spring had receded, summer had passed, autumn leaves were falling, and winter was approaching.

Shuixuan Jin chuckled heartily and said, "Brother Zhou, your discerning eyes truly caught me off guard. But there's no need for you to hide. I am already 212 years old this year, and there aren't many good years left for me."

A tinge of embarrassment appeared on Zhou Yi's face, but deep down, he couldn't help but admire Shuixuan Jin. Despite knowing that his remaining time was limited, he maintained such a cheerful demeanor. This rare quality was evident in his clear gaze, and it truly impressed Zhou Yi.

Shuixuan Jin extended his hand and pointed, saying, "Please, have a seat, Brother Zhou."

Zhou Yi sat down before him, now harboring a great fondness for this elderly man of over two hundred years. However, his gaze still fell upon Shuixuan Jin's large ears.

Noticing his gaze, Shuixuan Jin smiled faintly, and in an instant, his ears miraculously shrank back to the size of an ordinary person's.

Zhou Yi's eyes widened in astonishment, immediately realizing what had happened. He asked, "Such a marvelous technique! I must inquire, Brother Shui, what kind of technique is this?"

"This technique is called Shunfeng Er, a innate technique collected by the Tianluo Imperial Family," Shuixuan Jin explained with a smile. "It's an extremely rare innate auxiliary technique, but not everyone can master it."