Charlie said in a serious tone, "You've helped me, so I'm simply returning the favor. Take this pill, and it should extend your lifespan by ten years."
Although the elder had no idea what the Rejuvenating Pill was, he repeatedly nodded in excitement. He threw his cane and got to his knees slowly before raising his hands above his head.
Charlie put the pill in his hands, helped him up, and said, "Sir, take it now. At your age, you might not look any different physically after taking it, but the real effect of the pill should be felt by someone with great wisdom like you." 7
The elder was so grateful that he blurted, "Thank you, Mr. Wade!” 5
Without hesitation, he put the Rejuvenating Pill into his mouth.
After that, he closed his eyes and stood as still as a statue for about a minute.
One minute later, he slowly opened his tearful eyes. H e turned to look at Charlie, knelt down again, and choked, "Mr. Wade, this medicine is truly a miracle elixir! Thank you for saving my life!" 7
Charlie hurriedly said, "Sir, you are an elder. I don’t deserve such an honorable gesture from you."
The elder said earnestly, "According to the birth chart, you are a dragon, and I am a python. Whenever a python sees a dragon, it must bow its head to the dragon to show respect. Even if it is a python with ultimate power, it must still bow down when it encounters a newly born young dragon. I didn't salute you earlier because there were too many people around, and I was afraid that I might expose your identity. I hope you can forgive me!" s
Charlie waved and smiled. "Those are just some sayings. You don't have to be so mindful."
The elder said in a stern tone, "The more one believes i n destiny and fate, the more one must follow the natural laws and act in accordance with them. It would be disrespectful for me not to bow to you, and I will be penalized in some way!"
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