### **Alright, readers, let's get something straight.**
- I **conquered** the Elite Training Grounds.
- I **mastered** the flow of earth, making my **Earth Shattering Hand** stronger and more efficient.
- I **proved** to the elders that I wasn't just some prodigy—I was **beyond genius.**
But strength alone isn't enough.
If I wanted to **control this world**, I needed more than just **brute force**.
I needed **influence, connections, and a reputation that made people fear or admire me.**
And for that, I had to start **playing the long game.**
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### **Luo Cheng's Final Lesson**
For the past week, I had been training under **Great Elder Luo Cheng**, refining my techniques.
But today?
Today was different.
"Zin," he said, standing in the training field, "you've already proven your strength. But strength alone is not what makes a ruler."
I smirked. "Control, right?"
He nodded. "Exactly. You need to know **when to use force, when to use words, and when to manipulate without ever being noticed.**"
I folded my arms. "And how exactly do I practice that?"
Luo Cheng chuckled. "By influencing **the entire Luo Family without them realizing it.**"
I raised an eyebrow. "You're telling me to manipulate my own family?"
"Not just the family," he said, his gaze sharp. "You must control **everything.**"
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### **The Training of a Mastermind**
For the next **few days**, Luo Cheng put me through a completely different type of training.
Not physical.
**Mental. Psychological. Strategic.**
- **I was placed in scenarios** where I had to **gain trust, turn allies against each other, and control situations without force.**
- **I studied every major elder and genius in the Luo Family**, learning their **strengths, weaknesses, and desires.**
- **I practiced deception**, planting fake rumors and watching how people reacted.
And let me tell you, **it was hilarious.**
The **disciples and elders** of the Luo Family had no idea that a **four-year-old** was **manipulating their every conversation.**
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### **A New Skill Unlocked!**
*Ding!*
**[New Skill Acquired: Evil Tongue (Lv.1)]**
**[Host can now subtly manipulate people with words, increasing their emotions in the desired direction.]**
I blinked. **Wait, what?**
I **grinned.**
Now, **this** was getting fun.
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### **The Next Step: Expanding Influence**
With my growing skills, I started setting **small traps** for certain **inner family disciples**.
Some lost **face** in front of elders.
Some had **rivals suddenly gain an advantage** over them.
Some started to **doubt their own allies.**
And **no one suspected me.**
The **strongest type of control** isn't one that is forced.
It's when people **willingly follow the path you create for them—without ever realizing you led them there.**
And I was a **damn expert at it.**
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### **A Surprise from Luo Tian**
One evening, my **father, Luo Tian**, summoned me.
I entered his study, acting **curious and innocent**, because let's be real—**he was already suspicious of me.**
"Zin," he said, staring at me, "I've heard… rumors."
I blinked. "What kind of rumors, Father?"
He narrowed his eyes. "That you've been **moving pieces behind the scenes.** That you've been **controlling people without them knowing.**"
I gave him the **most innocent, wide-eyed expression** I could.
"Father," I said, voice soft, "I'm just a child. How could I possibly do something like that?"
Luo Tian stared at me for a long moment.
Then, he did something unexpected.
**He laughed.**
Not a mocking laugh. Not an angry laugh.
A laugh of **approval.**
"You really are my son," he said, shaking his head. "Very well. I won't stop you. But Zin…"
His **gaze turned sharp.**
"Don't ever think you're the smartest person in the room. There's always someone stronger, someone smarter, someone more dangerous. **Remember that.**"
I smirked. "Of course, Father."
But in my mind?
**I had no intention of stopping.**
Because soon…
The entire **kingdom** would be my playing field.
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### **Ending Hook**
Luo Zin is **slowly weaving his web**, manipulating the Luo Family from the shadows.
But now, with his father watching him closely, will he be able to continue unnoticed?
And what's the **next step in his rise to power?**
Find out in **Chapter 23: The Young Master's Influence Grows!**