blenderwars Chapter 426 The Mysteries of the Earth
Chapter 426 The Mysteries of the Earth
"Please sit wherever you like, make yourself at home."
Sakaki took Li Luochen to his private office.
As soon as the door opened, Li Luochen was stunned for a moment.
It's not that I've never seen nice decor before, but I never imagined a dojo owner's office could be this luxurious...
Dark solid wood wainscoting, Italian handcrafted leather sofas, crystal chandeliers hanging overhead, every facet polished to a shine.
Several oil paintings of unknown names but obviously expensive hung on the wall, and a golden clock sat above the fireplace, its pendulum swinging back and forth, making a dull ticking sound.
This isn't an office; it's clearly a nobleman's reception room!
Li Luochen thought he had arrived at the Battle Castle—even though he had never been there before.
Sakaki, however, remained calm, as if this level of luxury was merely the most basic requirement.
He walked to the wine cabinet and casually picked up a few bottles of his treasured red wine. The bottles had foreign language labels that Li Luochen couldn't understand, but he could read the vintage section—they were all good vintages.
As he opened the bottle, he casually asked, "Didn't my niece-in-law come along this time?"
"Second Uncle, which one are you asking about?"
Li Luochen said subconsciously.
After these words were spoken, the two fell silent.
Sakaki paused for a moment as he opened the bottle, the cap lingering in his palm for half a second before he continued to unscrew it.
He didn't look up, but Li Luochen saw Sakaki's lips twitch slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but felt that nothing he said would be appropriate.
The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Sakaki placed the opened bottle of red wine on the table, then took a stemmed glass and slowly poured it in.
The wine flowed slowly down the side of the glass, gathering into a deep red pool at the bottom.
He pushed the cup in front of Li Luochen, finally looked up, and glanced at him.
That single glance was filled with complex emotions.
There was helplessness, a restraint that made him want to laugh but he was too embarrassed to, and a knowing look that said, "You really are my older brother's son."
This ability to flirt is definitely a trait inherited from Brother Fan.
"...Let's drink first," Sakaki said, suppressing a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, he picked up his cup and, without waiting for Li Luochen's response, tilted his head back and took a big gulp.
Watching how quickly he downed that glass of wine, Li Luochen silently picked up his own glass, not daring to say a word.
A glass of red wine down my throat.
A blush rose to the sides of Li Luochen's face.
This wine has a strong aftereffect. It's smooth on the palate, but once it's in your stomach, it's like a warm fire that slowly spreads outwards from your stomach.
He put down his cup and took a deep breath without making a sound.
"This is a small token of my appreciation from your second uncle. It's a bit worn out, but I hope you won't mind."
Sakaki put down his glass, turned around, and took a gift box from his desk drawer.
The packaging wasn't particularly fancy; it was made of kraft paper, and the edges were worn, as if it had been repeatedly rubbed by time.
There were no ribbons, no patterns, and one could even say it was rather shabby.
But even from this simple box, the earthy aura emanating from it made Li Luochen swallow hard.
It smells heavy and thick, like the scent of autumn soil that has been thoroughly dried by the sun and then turned over.
It's not the deliberate blending of perfumes, but a more primal, more essential scent, as if it comes from the depths of the earth.
Li Luochen's Adam's apple bobbed.
This looks like a good thing!
"This is a book containing my reflections and insights recorded over the years."
Sakaki tapped his finger lightly on the lid of the box, his fingertip rubbing the rough surface of the kraft paper.
He paused, his gaze falling on Li Luochen's face. His usually calm eyes now held a hint of seriousness.
"I call it the mystery of the earth."
"The profound secrets of the earth!"
Li Luochen gasped.
This book is a manuscript that Giovanni spent decades meticulously recording, word by word, his understanding of the ground, his experience in raising Ground-type Pokémon, and the tactical ideas honed from countless battles.
This book is amazing.
If you can truly master this book, you're guaranteed to become a champion-level trainer.
Not the kind of champion who barely gets close to the top with one or two powerful Pokémon, but a true champion who is qualified to stand at the top of the world.
All roads lead to legend.
The path that Sakaki pointed out is the earth itself!
Although his starter Pokémon is Weedle and his ace Pokémon is Beedrill, what he excels at is the Earth Way!
With profound virtue and a steady, unyielding spirit, none can shake its power!
This book, the secrets of the earth, is a grand path to legendary battles.
Li Luochen looked up at Sakaki: "Second Uncle, this is too precious..."
Moreover, he is a trainer who majors in Dragon-type and minors in Weather-type, a path he has followed for a long time and has progressed smoothly.
Dragon-type decks emphasize burst damage and suppression, while weather-based decks focus on rhythm and control.
And Giovanni's book, "The Secrets of the Earth," is the foundation of the terrestrial system; it is steadfast, profound, and embodies the philosophy of "immovable as a mountain, yet capable of unleashing thunderous force."
To be honest, giving him the opportunity to study and comprehend it is indeed a bit of a waste...
He was afraid that he would let his second uncle down.
Sakaki did not speak immediately.
Hey~
He put down his glass, the bottom of which tapped softly on the table.
Then, Sakaki leaned forward, crossed his hands on the table, and looked directly at Li Luochen.
"You are the one who connects, so study other attributes more, integrate them, and incorporate them into yourself. It will only benefit you. Take this; you can return it to me later when you have fully understood it."
Sakaki had actually been keeping a close eye on Li Luochen all along, and had long since figured out his good nephew's path.
Li Luochen remained silent for a moment.
He took a deep breath and reached out to take the brown paper box.
The moment my fingertips touched the box, that earthy feeling surged up again, heavy and steady, as if something was flowing from my fingertips into my body.
"Thank you, Second Uncle."
"Haha, we're all family, no need for thanks."
Sakaki patted Li Luochen's shoulder, the force neither too light nor too heavy, one pat after another.
He chuckled, but there was little joy in his laughter; rather, it was a sense of relief that came after experiencing many hardships.
"I just hope that when you embark on this path in the future, you'll have a smoother journey. Don't end up like me, wasting years and barely managing to reach this level."
The words "wasted years" sounded light and airy coming from Sakagi's mouth, but to Li Luochen they sounded as heavy as a stone.
After taking countless detours, stumbling countless times, and groping in the dark for so long, I finally found the door to a higher realm.
Sakaki didn't mention any of this.
He simply said "wasted years," condensing all the hardships into four words and glossing over them lightly.
"My dear nephew, the future belongs to you."