The CEO's Woman Chapter 480 - Changed Man

Throughout the journey to the Capital, Li Qiang dedicated his spare moments to reading and meditation. While the memories of the former Li Qiang provided a significant amount of knowledge, he understood it wasn't sufficient. He recognized that the previous Li Qiang lacked any inclination towards academic pursuits, leading to a deficiency not only in intellect but also in general world knowledge.

Despite his frustration, Li Qiang accepted that he had no choice but to suppress his emotions and continue his studies. Consequently, he absorbed the information from the books within a few days.

History, magic, potions, spells, and healing were among the subjects.

The more he learned about this world, the more he grasped its intricate nature. He felt insignificant, unaware, and ignorant. However, rather than becoming disheartened, this realization fueled his resolve to learn more. Furthermore, he discovered the presence of impurities within his body, which his research indicated were caused by poison.

In a world steeped in magic, Li Qiang intended to leverage his modern knowledge and exceptional IQ to ensure his survival, expel the poison, and forge his own path. He was fully aware that someone like him, whom everyone considered worthless, could only triumph through his intellect.

While immersed in his studies, Li Qiang also explored various methods to cultivate his Internal Energy. Initially, he had attributed the absence of Internal Energy in the former Li Qiang’s memories to ignorance. However, his research suggested that individuals in this world primarily relied on Elemental Magic and were unaware of the potential to develop their bodies through the use of Qi.

This, he reflected, was a significant oversight. A magician in this world possessed very limited physical capabilities. Their over-reliance on elemental magic rendered them nearly helpless without it, a reality he had experienced when confronting Dou Lin.

Dou Lin, an Earth Elemental user, could transform his skin into stone for defense, making him a formidable opponent. However... against a swift adversary, he was practically useless. An agile opponent could strike before he had the chance to activate his stony defense.

Certainly, this vulnerability could be mitigated if the individual employing the stone armor possessed comparable speed. If his assumption held true, this was precisely why Dou Lin had also trained in techniques to enhance his body's lightness and agility. Nevertheless, Li Qiang found the man's movements to be excessively slow.

Although the former Li Qiang had no elemental magic within him, he had rigorously trained his body. He was lean, with well-defined muscles. Of course, the previous Li Qiang had pursued this training with the intention of impressing his... women.

This physical conditioning, combined with Li Qiang's current knowledge of martial arts, was the reason he managed to surprise Dou Lin. The element of surprise and his understanding of combat were the sole factors that led to his victory against Dou Lin in their prior encounter. However, Li Qiang recognized that repeating such a feat was nearly impossible, as Dou Lin was constantly observing him, analyzing and mentally cataloging his every move.

Li Qiang also discovered that his Internal Energy, or Qi, enhanced his overall physique, making him feel lighter and faster. This was a concept he had only encountered in novels back on Earth! The prospect of acquiring skills unattainable in his previous life filled him with exhilaration.

What further intensified Li Qiang's excitement was his discovery of a method to project Qi externally, transforming it into a weapon. A smile spread across his face as he contemplated the imminent use of his Qi.

"Are you not going to sleep?" Dou Lin's voice abruptly broke through his thoughts. Li Qiang responded with a shake of his head.

"You've been reading the entire day," Dou Lin added. "Why are you suddenly so engrossed in studying?"

"Aren't you concerned that someone might detect your presence?" Li Qiang deflected Dou Lin's previous question.

"Everyone is asleep. Only someone with a higher cultivation level than mine could sense me," he replied. "You've changed considerably."

"Hmmm." Li Qiang nodded, closing the book he was currently reading. "I am indeed a changed man."

"Was it because of the accident that nearly claimed your life?"

"It wasn't an accident," Li Qiang corrected him. "But you already know that."

Dou Lin narrowed his eyes, his gaze intensely scrutinizing Li Qiang as if trying to decipher him. "What happened to you?" he inquired.

Li Qiang offered a knowing smile. "If I told you, I doubt you would believe it," he stated. He had been contemplating the source of his sudden transformation and could only arrive at one explanation. Seeing Dou Lin raise an inquisitive eyebrow, Li Qiang continued, "My mother. I had a dream about her. In fact... I saw her while I was unconscious." His voice softened. "We spoke."

His head bowed, sorrow etched onto Li Qiang's features. "She expressed profound disappointment in me," he choked out, a bitter laugh echoing in his mind. Li Qiang, a master actor, could weave deceptions effortlessly, utterly convinced of his ability to sway anyone he pleased.

Just as he'd anticipated, Dou Lin let out a sigh. "Realization comes too late for you now." Li Qiang readily agreed, his lips pressed into a thin line. The former Li Qiang harbored resentment towards his mother solely because... she wasn't the primary wife.

"I've resolved to study magic," Li Qiang declared. "It was one of my mother's final wishes, conveyed in a dream before she vanished." He dabbed at nonexistent tears. A slow, gentle smile graced his lips as he raised his gaze to meet Dou Lin's. "Even though I possess no aptitude for magic, my mother implored me to pursue its study for her sake."

Li Qiang fought valiantly to suppress a chuckle as the sympathy in Dou Lin's eyes evaporated, replaced by a torrent of bewilderment and questioning. If his intuition served him correctly, Dou Lin likely suspected he'd lost his mind, perhaps attributing this to another of his erratic episodes or peculiar demands destined to fade within weeks.

The truth was, Li Qiang actively desired this perception of insanity, a consequence of the accident. He was already strategizing to leverage this narrative, allowing him unrestricted access to books without raising suspicion.

While Li Qiang despised mockery, he recognized his current lack of alternatives. He had to feign idiocy and persevere. A multitude of tasks lay ahead before he could truly unveil his genuine self.

He intended to forge his own unique path. And perhaps... just perhaps... he could utilize it to locate Wang Ruo within this very world.

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