X-Dragon Era-Chapter 489 - s 355-357: The Men Family of Three_3
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During his contemplation, Xin Yun swallowed hard and said, "About that, I don't know if I could ask Master Men Dou for help, I would like to ask him to build me a villa, you see..."
"Forget it," upon hearing Xin Yun's words, Men Dou said bluntly, "you're being foolish. My grandfather stopped building villas for people thirty years ago. He's a high-grade martial artist of the Purple Crystal level, why would he go around building villas for others."
"Right," the owner of the carpentry store nodded and added, "Indeed, Old Master Men is the revered ancestor of our Men Family. Now he's old and it's impossible for him to build you a villa, so you should find someone else."
Upon hearing the two of them, Xin Yun couldn't help but frown. If it had been someone else, maybe this would have been the time to leave, but Xin Yun knew that Master Men Dou definitely wouldn't have retired just like that. He had even built the Gold-threaded Wooden Pagoda many years later, so how could he possibly be retired! They just didn't want to disturb him, that's all.
While thinking, Xin Yun frowned and said, "Are these your own thoughts, or theirs? I'm guessing... this is probably just wishful thinking on your part. Is it that you see him getting old and don't want him to continue the hard work? But let me tell you, as a martial artist, one never truly ages. As long as a breath is left in him, he is still a warrior, and will never rest. Therefore, I think it's best if you don't make decisions on his behalf. As a high-grade martial artist of the Purple Crystal level, he has the right and the capability to decide anything for himself!"
"Good!" Just as Xin Yun finished speaking, a powerful and resolute shout suddenly erupted from the rear door of the shop. At the sound, everyone turned their heads to look towards the back.
What they saw was an elderly man with white hair and beard, but exceptionally spirited, stepping in with confidence. Judging by his appearance alone, he was at least over a hundred years old, but in terms of vitality, he seemed even more vigorous than the young!
Staring deeply at this spirited old man, one could tell from the aura he emitted that he was indeed a high-grade martial artist of the Purple Crystal level, and perhaps his strength was even considerable, not too far from the Diamond level.
However, Purple Crystal level is Purple Crystal level. With his physical state, it was impossible for him to reach the Diamond level in this lifetime. It wasn't a matter of talent or potential; rather, he had spent too much time constructing wooden buildings. His cultivation had been delayed, and now his body was beginning to age. Not only was he unable to improve his strength, but it would also continue to decline.
Such is the way of life, everyone must face birth, aging, illness, and death. Once one's age reaches a certain extent, every aspect of the body will decline. If one cannot reach the Diamond level before the age of 30, the body begins to age and no amount of training can overcome this natural decline, and death is inevitable in the end.
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Yet, if one reaches the Diamond level before the age of 30, life can be greatly extended. Living for a thousand or eight hundred years would be trivial, and continuous improvement might even lead to immortality, which wouldn't be such a rarity.
Although Master Men Dou is now a high-grade martial artist at the Purple Crystal level and could live for another three or four decades, he will never be able to reach the Diamond level. His strength deteriorates every day as his body ages, an irreversible process.
While Xin Yun observed, the spirited old man spoke in a loud voice, "Well said, young man, you're right... As long as I have a breath left, I, Men Dou, am a fighter, fully capable of deciding anything."
Having said that, Master Men Dou paused for a moment, then continued, "However, under normal circumstances, it's unlikely I would go out of my way to build a villa for you."
Upon hearing Master Men Dou's words, Xin Yun laughed and said, "If I've dared to come here, I have the utmost confidence that I can persuade you. I believe... the terms I offer are something you simply cannot refuse."
"Oh!" Intrigued by Xin Yun's confidence, Master Men Dou's eyes sparkled as he said, "Really? Then I would like to hear more about what kind of building you want to construct, and what the terms are."
With a slight smile, Xin Yun didn't say much more and directly pulled out a piece of Gold-Threaded Purple Sandalwood, gently placing it on the table in front of him. At this sight, not only Master Men Dou, but also Men Dou and the store owner were stunned. They rushed over and gazed ecstatically at the legendary wood.
With a sigh, Master Men Dou gently stroked the Gold-Threaded Purple Sandalwood and said, "Is this your engagement gift to me? I must admit, I cannot refuse your offer, this..."
"No, no, no..." Hearing Master Men Dou's words, Xin Yun vigorously shook his head and said, "That's not it at all. This isn't your hiring fee. My intention is to use this type of wood to build the villa."
"Ah!" At Xin Yun's declaration, the three onlookers stood with their mouths agape, speechless. They knew the Gold-Threaded Purple Sandalwood was the most expensive and precious wood. For common people, securing even a small piece might be deemed a family heirloom. Even for a wealthy family, having a piece of furniture made from it was a matter of great pride. As for building an entire villa from Gold-Threaded Purple Sandalwood, let alone seeing it, they had never even heard of such a thing. Perhaps only in dreams would they come across such a structure.
Watching their astonished faces, Xin Yun said with a smile, "As for your hiring fee, it's to stop your body from aging. Although you can't regain your youth, your body definitely won't age any further. Moreover, I can promise you, if you're willing to put in the effort, in no more than ten years, you will surely step into the realm of a Diamond-level martial artist!"
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