Bob had watched the iconic movie The Maytricks, but even so, he needed more information.
"Aren't these just M and Ms? Are you trying to give candy to a young boy?"
In reality, he had already made up his mind. The most important thing was to improve his genetic potential, and sow the seeds of genetic Immortality in willing and consenting soil. If honing his innate talents in the Art of Rizz would bring him closer to that goal, he certainly wouldn't hesitate to take that path.
Old Man Li nodded. "Yes, actually as you know, M and Ms, even though they have different colours, actually they just taste the same.
"In other words, this was your first lesson. Even if you think differently, reality is reality."
Bob gasped. Was this the power of a Rizzmaster?
He was feeling reverence for this old man, bordering on acknowledging him as a Master, just from a couple of M and Ms and some bullsh** about The Art of Rizz?!
He was convinced. He kowtowed and bowed humbly in front of Old Man Li, a move which brought dubious stares from various normal people who were enjoying their afternoon strolls. Bob ignored them, as he knew the unwritten rules. Respect was the number one thing a disciple had to provide for his Master.
"Then I, Bob, your chosen Disciple greets Master.
Old Man Li gave a calm and pleasant nod befitting of a master, admittedly offset by the fact that he was wearing a bathrobe. But the aura! The aura of the Rizz Master was unmistakable.
Bob continued. "Master, I've studied the first Volume of The Art of Rizz, but I am still lacking. I want to grow stronger."
"No problem." Old Man Li tossed him the second volume. Study this carefully. "For now, I will be going behind closed doors. I must consolidate my teachings while I still have time."
All this sounded impressive, but Bob noted that Li had entered the sliding doors of the liquor store they had reached and was examining the rice wines.
Of course, not all was as it seemed.
___
In the Winter Palace, the Ice Empress Bing Qi Ling made an impatient motion with her hands. "Come in!"
Immediately, a squad of 7 personnel came forward. They were the elites of the Anti-Rizz Realm, the Anti-Rizz Shadow Elite Squad, or as the Rizzmasters preferred to refer to them, ARSES.
They had two objectives, the first was to ensure that the current Ice Queen of the Age, a certain Sally, was maintaining her Anti-Rizz Index and skewing the world towards their ideal, Anti-Rizzian nature, and of course, the second was the covert elimination of the Rizzmasters, of whom Old Man Li's Master, Master Quan, had been but yet another one of many high profile victims.
"Report." The Empress cut to the chase. She wanted results.
"Your Majesty, your new protégé, Ice Queen Sally is doing well. However, there have been reports of a fluctuation in Rizz energy, an awakening of some kind on the other side of the planet. We fear that this may be the doing of that impertinent Rizzmaster, Old Man Li."
The Empress of Ice sneered. This is why I always say that we need to cut the problem at the roots, why did Lady Mei spare Master Quan's disciple?
Tristen, leader of the Anti-Rizz Shadow Elite Squad, kowtowed lower. He knew his worth, and it wasn't worth sh** in front of the Ice Empress.
"Your Coldness, Lady Mei's Anti-Rizz index was so high that the insignificant Rizz Index of Zhang Li did not even register at that time. Moreover, we had decided on the insidious method of cooking the frog slowly, by purchasing him a subscription to TVBJ and membership to the Rice Wine appreciation club which had kept him occupied for the last 20 years."
He hurriedly continued as Empress Bing's eyes flashed. It was clear she didn't care for the excuses.
"B-But regardless, we will be aiming to smooth over this matter."
As he said the words 'smooth over', a blade of pure Ice coated with liquid Anti-Rizz had materialised in a fluid cutting motion.
Empress Bing nodded reluctantly.
"Very well. Sort out this matter, or else you will feel the wrath of my ARI."
Tristen, shivering, bowed in acquiescence.
"Yes, your Coldness!!!"
___
Indeed, at this point, the moment Old Man Li had entered the liquor store, the Anti-Rizz Shadow Elite Squad had just located them.
"Tsk. We were too late to stop the meeting. It appears Old Man Li has found himself a disciple."
Rowena, the second in command and in charge of the ARSES reconnaissance, radioed in the situation to Tristen, who responded calmly.
No matter.
All they had to do was eliminate the threat, and this time, they would cut the grass at the roots!!!