Hao Ren and Han Lingshi were tired from the socialization. Many of the businessmen from all over the company were also invited and they were given a tour of the research center. This was done by Markus and Dion to ensure that people take them seriously and come forward with investment.
Although Hao Ren said that they did not need money, but the two people told him how the competitive humans will try to stop him in tracks. Chip research was the biggest pie in the tech world, if Hao Ren did not share it, the people will tag him as greedy.
The young man budged but he made it clear that none of the investors will get a voting right in the research direction and they will not be allowed to start any project of their own inside the research center. The two people were surprised but when they saw the list of projects Hao Ren had, they understood that he did not wish for anyone else to hamper his growth and ambition.
They were excited and worried at the same time. To make things easy for them, Hao Ren said, "They will only invest in the chip development project, and the rest will be classified because these projects are too big and crucial to hand out. If we just allow anyone to step in and look into military level projects, then what is the point of all the collaboration?"
The research center was open and Xiao Mei was arranging different level of security, and clarification to the staff. The system was managed by her, so if someone comes it and tries to force his way in, they won't even know what hit them. Xiao Mei's main servers were placed in the third basement of the research center.
This was known to the construction workers who were created by the system. All the money that the world thought had been used in the construction of this massive place, it all would flow back to Hao Ren in terms of rebate and a part of the profit his company makes.
Hao Ren spend the sleeping with Han Lingshi in his arms. They had yet to achieve victory over sleep, and needed to rest properly. It was during the morning exercises when the two people were talking to each other, and Hao Ren said, "I am begging to feel frustrated with the absorption step."
Han Lingshi was hitting the mitts with him and said, "I know right, I am starting to get annoyed as well. The spiritual energy will sit on the skin but it won't get inside. Are we missing something in the comprehension?"
Hao Ren replied while moving his hands in different positions, "Yes, it is possible that we are missing or overlooking something in the technique. What should we do to get over these obstacles?"
Han Lingshi began to think about it and said, "We can go and talk to our parents. They are all cultivators, and far stronger than us. You know."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "It is a good idea."
The lady smiled softly at him and then continued with her training. Hao Ren also took his turn and they both had a faint smile on their faces. After cleaning up they came out of the rooms, the task to manage the research center was given to Lynn Carter and Xiao Mei, and with these two entities at work, Hao Ren was not worried about anything at all.
Hao Ren came to the living room and asked, "Old Boy Hao, why can I not absorb the spiritual energy into my body?"
Han Lingshi sat next to him and glared at him for being so casual with his father. Hao Xinyuan replied calmly, "It is because you do not understand the essence of spiritual energy."
Hao Ren nodded and the old man continued, "Spiritual energy is a natural energy, it exists between the heavens and earth. It is the ethereal part of nature. You will be able to absorb it when you can comprehend the nature. Before that, it is all wasteful."
The young man frowned and said, "What should I do to improve my understanding of nature?"
Old Man Hao replied, "You can go in seclusion."
The two youngsters were surprised. They did not expect to hear such an answer. Hao Ren asked, "How long?"
Hao Xinyuan shrugged and said, "It could be days, or it could be months. No one can say for sure. Even geniuses have trouble with this step. However, once you cross, you will go through a qualitative transformation."
Hao Ren thought and said, "Fine, I will lock myself in the study."
Hao Xinyuan stood up and beckoned the young man. Hao Ren walked closer and his father smacked the back of his head hard as he berated him, "Idiot, how will you become one with nature in the study? Go, get out of the house and live in some forest until you manage to absorb the spiritual energy. Dimwitted rascal."
That said, Hao Xinyuan turned and left the living room with a ferocious expression on his face. Hao Ren was stunned by the outburst of his father. However, the old man did not hit him too hard. Han Lingshi chuckled and said, "Think of it as camping."
Hao Xinyuan had yet to leave the living room when he heard this and turned around. He said softly, "Xiao Ling, you will not go with him. Your foundation still has room for improvement. So, you will stay behind and cultivate with Zen. The technique you practice is unknown to everyone and only she understands the rudimentary levels. So, it would be beneficial."
Han Lingshi was confused and asked, "Dad, don't I need to become one with the nature?"
Hao Xinyuan nodded with a faint smile and said, "It is easy for women to comprehend, they are blessed by heavens. You will understand once you train with Zen."
Han Lingshi nodded and Hao Xinyuan looked at Hao Ren and said, "You will go in the forest and you will be given a tactical flask and a knife. Nothing else. Do you understand?"
Hao Ren couldn't help but straighten up his back and reply, "Yes, Old Boy Hao."
Hao Xinyuan clenched his fist and said, "Dumbass."
Before he turned around and left in fury. Hao Ren was sincere and funny at the same time. Han Lingshi also had the urge to laugh out loud but she knew that it would be very disrespectful to the old man.
Hao Ren looked at his wife and asked, "Did the old man just exiled me?"
Han Lingshi stood up with a smile on her face and said, "You can have breakfast before you leave."
Hao Ren looked at her in disbelief as she said, "I will have eggs, make them a little spicy." ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novel·fıre·net