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He was taught how to remain calm in battle, how to anticipate the opponent's next move by observing their posture, and how to identify weaknesses in their defense.
This is no longer just a martial arts manual, but a baby training course starting from scratch.
As the last stroke was completed, Lin Mo let out a long sigh of relief.
Looking at the thick stack of manuscripts on the table, filled with drawings and words, an unprecedented sense of satisfaction welled up in Lin Mo's heart.
He picked up his pen and solemnly wrote its name on the cover of the manuscript—
【KING Style Secret Techniques - Martial Arts】.
Chapter 115 Upholding Justice!
For three days and three nights straight, Lin Mo worked without sleep, and piles of manuscript paper accumulated in his room.
He would sometimes write furiously, sometimes close his eyes and ponder, and sometimes get up to practice, deducing and revising every detail.
On the morning of the fourth day, as the first rays of sunlight shone into the room through the gap in the curtains, Lin Mo finally put down his pen.
Before him lay two manuscripts of vastly different thicknesses, both exuding the fragrance of ink.
One of them was quite thick, with several large characters on the cover:
【KING Style Secret Techniques - Martial Arts】
It was the martial arts manual he created specifically for Mumen Rider.
After doing all this, Lin Mo let out a long breath.
The intense mental exertion over the past few days had left him feeling somewhat tired, but his eyes were brighter than ever before.
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A few days later, at the Z City Central Hospital.
This time, he didn't greet anyone and went straight into the Mumen Rider's hospital room.
Perhaps it was a coincidence, but he was the only one in the ward, staring blankly at the ceiling with his eyes open.
"Are you feeling better?" Lin Mo pulled up a chair and sat down.
"Ah... it's Mr. KING!" The unlicensed rider was clearly startled and struggled to sit up.
"Lie down." Lin Mo reached out and pressed his shoulder. "Your injury hasn't healed yet, don't move around."
He then took out a [Super Recovery Potion] from his pocket, handed it to the unlicensed rider, and said:
"This is a miracle drug, drink it, you'll get better soon."
"Yes... thank you, Mr. King." The unlicensed knight lay back down, somewhat at a loss, but still accepted the bottle of medicine.
He always felt somewhat inferior in front of the "strongest man on earth".
Lin Mo didn't beat around the bush; he placed the brown paper bag on the bedside table of the unlicensed knight.
"What is this?" the unlicensed knight asked curiously before even drinking the potion.
"A gift." Lin Mo looked into his eyes and said earnestly:
“I’ve been watching you all along. Although you are weak, you possess something more valuable than most S-class heroes—an unwavering heart of justice.”
The unlicensed rider's face flushed instantly, and he stammered, "No... I didn't do anything... I was just... too weak..."
“Weakness is not a sin.” Lin Mo’s voice was calm yet powerful.
"But to give up because of weakness is the real tragedy. What I'm giving you is an opportunity for you to no longer be weak."
"Whether you take a road or not, and how far you can go, depends on yourself."
After saying that, Lin Mo stood up, said no more, and turned to walk out of the ward.
The unlicensed rider stared blankly at Lin Mo's back, then turned to look at the brown paper bag.
With trembling hands, he reached out his uninjured hand, struggled to take it, and opened the seal.
It was a neatly bound stack of manuscript paper.
When he saw the powerful characters on the cover, his pupils contracted sharply, and his breath almost stopped.
【KING Style Secret Techniques - Martial Arts】
Below the large characters, there is a line of smaller characters:
"True strength does not come from how much power you possess, but from how much you are willing to protect with that power."
In that instant, the unlicensed rider felt a rush of heat to his eyes, and his vision blurred instantly.
He hugged the manuscript tightly, as if he were embracing a whole new world, and silently wept.
“Mr. King…”
After a long while, he took a deep breath and forcefully wiped away his tears.
"I will, I will uphold justice until world peace!"
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After leaving the hospital, Lin Mo dialed Genos's number.
"The teacher is currently shopping at the supermarket for weekend specials. What are your instructions, Mr. King?" Genos's respectful voice came from the other end of the phone, as always.
"I have something for you: a method to improve your combat power."
A rapid static came from the other end of the phone, clearly indicating that Genos's emotions had fluctuated drastically.
Please provide your coordinates! I will arrive within 30 seconds!
Z City, abandoned industrial area, a towering rooftop.
Lin Mo stood quietly on the edge of the rooftop, looking down at the crisscrossing abandoned pipes and factory buildings below.
He didn't have to wait long.
The iron gate leading to the rooftop was pushed open with a loud bang, breaking the tranquility of the twilight.
“I’m telling you, King, you really know how to pick a place! Climbing these stairs is so tiring.”
A lazy voice came from behind, and Saitama, wearing his signature yellow combat suit, walked over yawning.
He was also carrying a convenience store bag, which appeared to contain a few bananas.
Closely following behind him was Genos, who stood ramrod straight and had a solemn expression.
His metallic body reflected the light in the setting sun, and every step he took was steady and powerful.
“Mr. King.” Genos bowed slightly to Lin Mo, his attitude respectful.
His eyes sparkled with anticipation and excitement. "After receiving your message, I set off immediately. My teacher heard that you had something for me, so he decided to come along too."
"Oh, it's Genos. He got so excited when he heard you were going to give him something good that he almost smashed the store door down."
Saitama scratched his bald head and casually said, "So I was a little curious, so I came along to see what it is. Is it a new limited edition game?"
Lin Mo's gaze swept over Saitama and finally landed on Genos's face, which was filled with the desire to become stronger.
“It’s not a game,” Lin Mo shook his head and took out the manuscript from his pocket, which was much thinner than the one given to the Unlicensed Rider.
"This is a guide prepared for you."
He handed over the manuscript.
Genos immediately extended both hands respectfully and accepted it. Saitama, standing nearby, curiously leaned over and craned his neck to look at the words on the cover.
"【KING Style Martial Arts Mechanized Combat】?" Saitama read it out slowly, a puzzled expression on his face.
"What is this? A secret manual for robots to fight? It sounds really powerful."
Genos ignored his teacher's complaints; his entire attention was focused on the manuscript.
He could sense that this thin stack of paper contained a power he had never encountered before.
"Mr. KING, does 'martial arts' apply to my mechanical body?"
Despite his excitement, Genos still raised his biggest question.
Dr. Kusno's enhancement plan for him has always focused on upgrading hardware and increasing firepower.
"Ordinary martial arts won't work."
Lin Mo looked at Genos and slowly said, "But this is not ordinary martial arts."
Chapter 116 Mechanical Ascension
"Genos, I'm asking you, what are you pursuing?"
Genos paused for a moment, then answered without hesitation: "Absolute power, the power to clear all obstacles for justice!"
"So, what do you think is the essence of power?" Lin Mo continued to press.
“It’s about stronger firepower and faster speed,” Genos answered decisively, which was also the direction Dr. Kusno had been working to improve for him.
Each modification resulted in a leap in his machine's performance.
“Yes, but not entirely.” Lin Mo said slowly, his eyes looking at Saitama, who was about to eat a banana.
He snatched it away and continued, "Your methods of cyborg modification seem incredibly crude to me."
"Simply releasing energy without reservation can certainly make you stronger, but the upper limit will always be there."
“But, Mr. King, only sufficiently powerful firepower can…” Genos tried to argue.
"So that you can destroy the enemy while also tearing yourself to pieces, right?"
Lin Mo shut him up with a single sentence.
Genos fell silent instantly.
He recalled the horrific state of being corroded by acid during the battle with the Deep Sea King, the helplessness he felt when fighting the Asura Rhinoceros Beetle, and the countless times he needed the Doctor to repair him after each battle.
Almost every time, he fell short of victory, relying on others for help.
"Take a look at the first page of [KING Style Martial Arts Mechanized Combat]."
Lin Mo pointed to the manuscript in Genos's hand, indicating that he should open it.