"First, regarding Number Three and the others we encountered before, their strength is definitely far greater than yours. The reason is simple..." I explained seriously, "because they are different from us!"
"If we have to define their identities and abilities, they lean towards being cyborgs!" Cyborgs, these three words were my carefully considered evaluation.
Their strength was immense, but it wasn't innate. It was because of Vixi, who had used some special methods to channel the power of the Life Tree into their bodies.
Thus, enhancing their overall strength.
It wasn't an exaggeration to call this situation 'cyborgs.'
"Cyborgs?" Lin Chun was slightly taken aback. Clearly, he had never heard of such a concept.
"You saw that guy projected on the ship earlier, you know who I mean, right?" I asked.
"Mm... but..."
"That guy is the boss who hired you, and also the 'father' that Number Three mentioned..." I said slowly, "And he is someone I must kill!"
"Because there is a secret between him and me!"
"A secret... about eternal life!"
Hearing this, even Lin Chun, with his composure, couldn't help but be astonished.
He had heard me mention it more than once, but had never truly believed it.
But now, in this context and with such a tone, the matter became incredibly credible.
"Are you serious?" Lin Chun asked.
"That's right!" I replied. "What I'm about to tell you might exceed your understanding, but you must listen carefully..."
Then I recounted what had happened before, concerning the Life Tree.
Including the Shepherd's Power, and Vixi...
However, I didn't reveal many details, such as the Water of Life, or the Shepherd's Art.
We talked for nearly three hours. When I finally stopped, the look of shock on Lin Chun's face had not diminished at all.
"All of this sounds too fantastical. I can't believe it..." Lin Chun looked at me and said, enunciating each word.
"Even as the one who experienced it, I find it hard to believe, let alone you?" I smiled helplessly. "But I must tell you, this is the reality!"
"So, the reason Number Three and the others have such powerful strength isn't because they are inherently strong, but because they were lucky?" Lin Chun asked.
"Whether their luck was good or bad, honestly, as bystanders, we can't judge. But the power they obtained doesn't belong to them intrinsically..." I said.
Hearing this, Lin Chun's expression finally eased a little, and a faint smile appeared on his face: "So that's how it is... I thought, I thought I had fallen too far behind and couldn't keep up with them anymore..."
"There are two reasons why I want to bring them under my wing now. Firstly, I currently need some powerful helpers, and clearly, Number Three and the others are suitable..."
"As for the second reason, I also want to obtain some information from them, including how people like you can also gain the Shepherd's Power!"
I revealed my thoughts without any reservation.
Lin Chun's eyes lit up at this: "You mean... we can also become stronger in this way?"
"From my current observations, becoming stronger in their way definitely has significant drawbacks. My idea is to allow you to obtain this power without side effects!" I said sternly.
"Wait a moment..." Lin Chun suddenly said, "While the prospect of gaining this level of power is exciting, there's something I must remind you of!"
"If the people you teach become your friends, that's a great thing, and you gain even more combat power!"
"But if those fellows become your enemies, have you considered the consequences?"
Lin Chun's face was serious.
"This is something I need to consider. At the very least, I will teach you these methods only when I am confident enough," I said with a faint smile. "But these are things to consider later..."
"Right now, I don't even know how to teach you, so considering that is useless," I smiled helplessly.
A radiant smile spread across Lin Chun's face: "Damn it, I've been feeling miserable these past few days!"
"I thought I had become a useless person again, a useless person nobody needed..."
"But now it seems things aren't like that! Damn it, I suddenly feel like life has hope!" Lin Chun laughed heartily.
"You don't need to overthink it. Work with me, and I will never mistreat you," I said slowly. "You also know that in my heart, you have always been the person I trust the most!"