The Human Beast Chapter 11: Ch11: Techniques

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'I really didn't expect this, to fall into such a trap just by letting my guard down a little... I shouldn't have underestimated that madman!' Lu Xian bit her lip in regret, her face contorted with anger and self-recrimination. Then she spoke reluctantly, clearly aware that she had lost this round, and perhaps even the entire game. "Well, I admit it, you've won, Wang Han. You made me think I had you completely under my spell, and I won't deny it. So? What do you want from me now? You certainly won't miss the opportunity to use your influence over me to affect the situation between our families, will you?" "Haha, I admire your quick wit and adaptability, my dear. I don't want anything big from you. I'll tell you what I want tomorrow. It's getting late now. Goodbye." Wang Han blew Lu Xian a kiss with his fingers before turning and leaving the room. Wang Han returned to his family's headquarters, but before heading home, he visited his father's office first. As soon as he knocked on the door, he heard a voice granting him entry. "So, how did things go? Were you able to convince Lu Xian, my son?" "There's no doubt about it, Father. Do you really think she could resist a request from someone as handsome as me?" Wang Shu rolled his eyes at his son's narcissistic reply, but a smile still played on his lips, his eyes gleaming with ambition as he said, "The Lu clan wanted to take advantage of our extreme weakness, and our marriage proposal was their perfect opportunity to gradually absorb us through this proposed merger of the two families. But what they didn't expect... was that we would acquire such game-changing techniques! Ha ha ha!" Wang Shu chuckled slyly, clenching his fist in the air as he continued speaking. "I'm still at the seventh star of the Martial Master level and haven't advanced much, but I expect to break through to the ninth star level in about three months. And the Grand Martial Master level isn't far from my reach. Then, we can swallow up the entire Lu Clan and become a second-tier clan, dominating the whole city on our own." "That's true, but we mustn't display too much progress, or we'll attract the attention not only of the first-tier clans, but perhaps even the Hundred Noble Families. And then, I don't need to explain, our techniques will be taken from us, and we'll be wiped out." "I know, I certainly know. Our apparent progress must be limited, and we must conceal our family's true strength after becoming a second-tier clan. This is essential for gaining complete freedom to grow covertly. But even our sudden rise in power to become a second-tier clan must be justified... We must devise a detailed plan before making any move." "Alright, I'll leave you to think it over. I'll be in seclusion for the week. You can tell me your plan in a week, then." "Alright," Wang Shu replied briefly to his son, lost in thought. 'I also have to give appropriate techniques to each clan elder and select the youngsters who deserve advanced techniques as well. Ah, there's so much work on my shoulders, it's exhausting. But seeing my family's prosperity unfold before my eyes... it's definitely worth it.' Meanwhile, back at Wang Han's house, he had already delved into his vast mental library, planning his future training routine and selecting techniques that would likely accompany him for many years to come. 'Now that I have an astonishing number of techniques in every different category, offensive, defensive, or any elemental. I must learn techniques that cover all aspects of combat and help me survive and escape. A technique for close-quarters combat, a medium-range technique, a long-range technique, one for escaping, one for movement, one for defense, and one for a final attack. Ayayay, it seems I have so much to learn. This will take a long time and a lot of effort, but who wouldn't want that? Strength is the key to achieving dreams.' "Let's go!" Wang Han shouted at the top of his lungs, motivating himself and determined to seize th