Although An Qin's sudden defense of Zhong Tian puzzled Li Chen, he immediately set aside these small details compared to what Zhong Tian was about to say next.
In the past, when Zhong Tian was training in Panlong Village, several masters had told him that his stout build wasn't just excess fat but a manifestation of energy surplus.
However, this kind of energy wasn't something that could be easily released.
It was somewhat similar to Li Chen's previous situation; like the Blood of Heaven, it couldn't be easily used but could serve as a trump card in critical moments.
However, the Blood of Heaven was deposited in Li Chen's body, whereas Zhong Tian's energy was stored in his body's fat.
As his strength increased, this energy would naturally be absorbed, leading to weight loss.
Yet, with Zhong Tian's current strength, he was unable to absorb the energy stored in the fat.
A month ago, led by the Ginseng Doll, Zhong Tian ventured into a deep mountainous area far from Linchuan.
