Two small magic tricks.
One trick used the “Mysterious Turtle Controlling Water True Spirit Secret Technique” to condense water from nothing. The other was the basic Taoist incantation, the Fire Control Spell.
In the Great Jing Dynasty, any cultivator would know exactly what was going on. Moreover, Lu Zheng had not concealed the mana fluctuations at all when performing the magic.
However…
At the scene, apart from Lin Wan, no one could sense these mana fluctuations…
Lu Zheng: (◔◡◔)
“So, Mr Wu, please!” Lu Zheng extended his hand in an inviting gesture, meaning it was now his turn.
Wu Junyi’s face changed colour, turning pale then red. His eyes darted frantically, but he could not figure out the secret behind Lu Zheng’s tricks.
Lu Zheng’s light smiling expression calmed down, then turned into indifferent impassivity. He looked at Wu Junyi and said faintly, “If Mr Wu cannot explain them, should you not apologise and leave? Our time is quite tight. We have no spare moments to accompany you in solving puzzles.”
Wu Junyi’s cheeks twitched. He took several deep breaths before suppressing the anger that was about to erupt. Everyone around him was from the same magic circle. If he lost his temper, it would only further demonstrate his incompetent rage.
“I am sorry!”
Wu Junyi could only apologise in a low voice.
“Hm.”
Lu Zheng nodded and waved his hand.
The matter was concluded. From then on, Lu Zheng offered no further expression or words. He completely ignored him and turned to look at the Deng Paopao couple.
“Mr Deng, Miss Sun, what a coincidence. We meet again,” Lu Zheng said with a smile.
“Hello, Mr Lu! Hello, Miss Lin!”
Deng Paopao and Sun Niangniang finally stepped forward, smiling as they came to stand beside Lu Zheng and Lin Wan. “You two are here to watch magic as well!”
“A friend is performing, and we have complimentary tickets. We came to support,” Lu Zheng replied smiling.
Deng Paopao also smiled. “Same for us. Moreover, the children like magic. We did not expect to run into you two!”
The surrounding crowd looked bewildered. They had not expected Lu Zheng and his companion to know the Deng Paopao couple. Moreover… compared to the calm composure of Lu Zheng and his partner, the Deng Paopao couple seemed even more enthusiastic?
Could they be second-generation rich kids from some family?
But that did not fit… it was normal for rich heirs to dabble in magic, but they could not possibly perform it this well.
Wu Junyi, who had already turned to leave, felt his mindset collapse completely. He could not help glancing back at the group. Everyone was gathered around Lu Zheng, the atmosphere extremely lively.
So the clown was me all along?
If you know the Deng Paopao couple, you could have said so earlier! If you had greeted them upon entering, I would not have foolishly challenged you without knowing better!
You waited until I had utterly lost face and was about to leave before greeting them, informing me that not only could I not match your magic, but I could not even compete in connections?
What does it mean to kill someone and destroy their heart?
This is exactly what it means!
Wu Junyi glanced at He Feixiang again, his eyes holding three parts doubt, three parts resentment, three parts shock, and one part wariness. Then he turned and left the place where he had lost face.
…
On the other side, after Lu Zheng had greeted Deng Paopao, Sun Niangniang chatted enthusiastically with Lin Wan, even mentioning Zhao Xiaodao.
She had seen the video of Zhao Xiaodao’s encounter with the Northeast tiger and recognised the tiger-fighting heroine in the video as the Lin Wan standing before her.
Divine doctor, top-tier fighter, plus the world-class magic Lu Zheng had just demonstrated. Sun Niangniang and Deng Paopao had already categorised Lu Zheng and Lin Wan as extraordinary urban figures from novels.
Their attitude could not have been better!
The group of magicians gathered nearby were even more enthusiastic.
As insiders in the magic circle, they felt more profoundly how impressive Lu Zheng was and admired skilled magicians even more.
“How did he do it? Did you figure it out?”
“Figure out a ghost!”
“Too amazing. No matter how you look at it, it does not seem like magic…”
“Big brother, you are a magician too. Do not make such amateur exclamations.”
“My heart feels like it is being scratched by a cat right now. It is so unbearable!”
“Who is not the same?”
“Xiang Bro, who exactly is this master? Introduce him to us!”
After Lu Zheng established his prestige, “He Feixiang” immediately became “Xiang Bro”.
“Ahem! This master is someone I met while live-streaming magic. He is incredibly skilled. His magic speciality is that outsiders might think it looks similar to other tricks, but insiders absolutely cannot see through it.”
“Indeed, these two tricks are really frightening!”
“Last time, those two young Japanese magicians, Yamada Koichi and Matsuno Yoko, wanted to buy the rights to Lu Bro’s tricks. He directly refused them.”
“Wow! This master is awesome! He could even refuse Matsuno Yoko?”
“What is wrong with Matsuno Yoko!?” Ling Yuchen said dissatisfied.
“Ah, yes, yes!”
Over here, seeing Lu Zheng’s professional skills were solid and that he knew Deng Paopao, Sun Yao also put on a smile and came forward to greet him. Lu Zheng also introduced He Feixiang to everyone.
“Let us have dinner together tonight!” Sun Yao proactively suggested.
“No need,” Lu Zheng waved his hand. “We have plans tonight. Moreover, you still have much to handle here. We will not disturb you.”
“Exactly. Old Sun, you have a lot on your plate. Plus, my two children need to go to bed early,” Deng Paopao added.
“Alright then!” Sun Yao nodded. “We will find another opportunity to gather in the future.”
…
After bidding farewell to the many magicians, even being seen off respectfully by them as they left the backstage, Lu Zheng held Lin Wan’s hand and, together with the Deng Paopao couple, arrived at the car park behind.
“Uncle!” Deng Paopao’s daughter looked at Lu Zheng with expectation. “Can you perform another magic trick for me?”
“Xiao Yi!” Sun Niangniang quickly pulled her daughter back.
“It is fine!” Lu Zheng waved and smiled. “The little girl is so cute.”
“Do you want to see Uncle perform magic?”
“Yes, yes!” Xiao Yi nodded repeatedly.
“Then if Uncle performs one more trick for you, will you obediently go home and sleep?”
Xiao Yi blinked. “Can I watch one more episode of Paw Patrol before bed?”
Lu Zheng was momentarily stunned. He could not decide that.
Sun Niangniang quickly said, “Yes, you can.”
So Lu Zheng nodded, then smiled at Xiao Yi and spread his hands. “Look, is there anything in my hands now?”
Xiao Yi shook her head. “No!”
Lu Zheng smiled. “What if I say I can produce an ice cube? Do you believe me?”
Xiao Yi shook her head. “I do not!”
“Then watch carefully!”
Lu Zheng clenched his right fist, drew a circle in front of Xiao Yi, then pointed his left hand at the right fist.
“Guess what is inside my right fist now?”
“An ice cube?” Xiao Yi asked tentatively.
“Correct!” Lu Zheng smiled and opened his hand. In his right palm appeared a small square ice cube about one centimetre on each side.
“Wow!” Xiao Yi was greatly surprised. She reached out and took the ice cube. “It really is an ice cube! Brother, it really is an ice cube!”
The nearby Xiao Zhi was also very excited, looking at Lu Zheng with eyes full of admiration.
Deng Paopao and Sun Niangniang beside them examined Lu Zheng from head to toe, unable to see where on his body he could have hidden an ice cube.
“Alright! Time to go home!” Lu Zheng rubbed Xiao Yi’s head and stood up.
“Yes, yes!” Xiao Yi nodded repeatedly.
The group arrived at Deng Paopao’s car and were about to part ways when Deng Paopao asked somewhat hesitantly, “Um, Mr Lu, could we add each other as friends?”
“Of course,” Lu Zheng nodded.
The Deng Paopao couple had a good reputation and were friends of Zhao Xiaodao. Since they had coincidentally met again today, Lu Zheng would not be stingy with a friend slot.
The four added each other as friends. Then Deng Paopao opened the car door and let the children in.
Just before leaving, Deng Paopao could not hold back his curiosity and asked, “That ice cube just now…”
“Oh, that ice cube,” Lu Zheng said indifferently. “It is called the Life and Death Talisman.”
Deng Paopao couple: “…”
