Chapter 277

"Your most cherished aspiration?" Liam's question caught Howser off guard.

Howser could not fathom why Liam suddenly brought this up. Yet, those words stirred countless memories.

"I didn't expect you to remember a casual remark," Howser said, a complex smile flashing across his face. "When we first met, I mentioned that after decades of martial arts training, my greatest aspiration was to cultivate internal energy and become a master of internal martial arts!"

He sighed softly, "But after decades without progress, and now with my legs disabled, it seems even more unattainable."

Howser's obsession with martial arts was intense. Even in his eighties, he practiced martial arts daily. Achieving the legendary internal energy was a dream he held close.

"Grandpa..." Ida's face reflected her bitterness. She knew his thoughts well, as did anyone close to Howser. His passion for martial arts was well-known.

Initially, Ida thought Liam could deceive Howser with the promise of teaching marti