Although most of his time was spent on studying and practicing martial arts, some things truly come down to talent. And being called by many a 'genius unaware of himself'...
He actually always knew. Yet life is seldom so simple.
When he had achieved mastery, his parents needed care. He chose to return to New Phoenix City to work as an auto mechanic.
More than once, he wondered: if New Phoenix City were not a tourist city but an industrial one, would his talent, his knowledge, his hard-earned and finely honed professional skills, have found their full potential? Could he then have lived for himself?
Later, he stopped entertaining such thoughts altogether.
Because if he had not returned to New Phoenix City, he would not have met his beloved wife, would not have witnessed the birth and growth of Ji Chenxing...
Living for others?
No, those people weren't 'others.' They were his family, his loved ones, his descendants.