Chapter 10
A Fortuitous Encounter?!
"Alright, I understand for now. So, what exactly has changed about my body?"
"To put it simply, I opened another gate for you to absorb Qi. I pushed your soul slightly aside and created an energy absorption gate."
"What? You pushed my soul? What do you mean by that?"
The old man, seeing that the young man didn't understand at all, paused for a moment to gather his thoughts before speaking.
"Hmm... To explain it simply, humans are beings that absorb the world's Qi through breathing. Whether it's through the nose or the pores, the principle is the same. But in your case, I've created a special gate that allows you to absorb a unique kind of energy beyond just breathing."
"Oh! I see. So, how can I use this energy gate to build up my internal power?"
Instead of answering, the old man turned his back, gazed into the distance, and asked an unrelated question.
"Do you know what a human being is made of?"
"Uh... well... people say we're made of body, mind, and soul."
"Close enough. Then do you know what binds those three together?"