Urban Super Medical Saint

After Ge Dongxu finished speaking, Fan Hong's entire face had turned pale, and cold sweat continuously seeped out from his forehead.

Since his great-grandfather's generation, no one in the Fan family had broken through the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation. Even his great-grandfather and grandfather had failed at this stage of breakthrough, suffering heart damage. Although they had not faced life-threatening dangers as Ge Dongxu had mentioned, their lifespans were significantly shortened due to their heart injuries.

Of course, compared to ordinary people, it was still considered acceptable.

Fan Hong's father, who had less talent in cultivation than Fan Hong, had only reached the Second Level of Qi Cultivation and thus had not encountered this issue. Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire

Since cultivating always carries risks during critical breakthroughs, the Fan family had never thought there was a problem with their Cultivation Method at this stage. They assumed it was due to shallow fortune and insufficient talent that they failed to break through. Now that Ge Dongxu had pointed this out, Fan Hong realized the problem with the Fan family's Cultivation Method at this stage, and he would face the same fate as his great-grandfather and grandfather if he tried to advance—maybe even worse.

"Thank you, Director Ge, for revealing this, saving me from a terrible fate. It seems that in this lifetime, I can only stop at the Fourth Layer of Qi Cultivation." After a long time, Fan Hong stood up and bowed deeply to Ge Dongxu with a tone mixed with relief and a despondent sense of heroism falling short, as if he had suddenly lost all his fighting spirit, seeing no future ahead.

Seeing the despair and confusion in Fan Hong's eyes, Ge Dongxu ultimately felt pity for him. Hesitating a bit, he said, "If Director Fan trusts me, I could try to refine your Cultivation Method."

Upon hearing this, Fan Hong was shaken to the core, looking at Ge Dongxu with disbelief in his eyes.

Being able to refine a Cultivation Method in an age when Daoist arts had declined was certainly a feat reserved for someone who could establish a new sect and be called a grandmaster.

Yet Ge Dongxu was only eighteen years old! Fan Hong could barely accept his current level of cultivation, considering the world of cultivation was always filled with tales of fortuitous encounters that, although shocking, were acceptable. Hence, Fan Hong had always thought Ge Dongxu had some fortuitous encounter.

But to say that there was a grandmaster level person, capable of founding a new sect at the age of eighteen, that was something entirely different.

Fan Hong's guess was not wrong; Ge Dongxu indeed had experienced a serendipitous encounter. But what he did not realize was that Ge Dongxu was a natural-born genius who had pioneered the integration of modern technology and the practice of Dao. From this point of view, Ge Dongxu could indeed be considered a grandmaster of founding a new sect.

Considering this, Ge Dongxu did have the potential to become a grandmaster, but becoming one would usually take decades. However, Ge Hong's legacy had endowed Ge Dongxu with comprehensive Daoist knowledge, accelerating his growth into a grandmaster level figure.

"If Director Fan is not reassured, then consider that I have never said anything," Ge Dongxu said, noticing Fan Hong staring at him in shock. Only then did he realize proposing such an astounding capability was even more shocking than the strengths he had demonstrated at Xiaoyuan Mountain, and he regretted mentioning it a bit.

Ge Dongxu's belated realization wasn't unusual, as he had encountered too few practitioners from the Qimen and knew too little about the current state of Qimen. He wasn't aware that in this era, no one could establish or refine any Daoist cultivation methods anymore—those were practices of ancient times.

"Of course I believe. Please, Director Ge, enlighten me!" Upon hearing this, Fan Hong trembled vigorously and then, with a solemn face, he adjusted his clothes and knelt respectfully on the ground, bowing to Ge Dongxu.

"Director Fan, what are you doing?" Ge Dongxu, startled, hastily reached out to help Fan Hong and explained, "In our Qimen, that is equivalent to acknowledging a teaching mentor, and such a gesture is befitting."

Only then did Fan Hong stand up, with a solemn expression.

"It's not that exaggerated. We are all colleagues in the same path; it's only right that we help each other," Ge Dongxu, already regretting somewhat, had to do his best after Fan Hong's gesture and said with a wave of his hand.

"That might be the case for Director Ge, but for me and my Fan Family, your action is a great favor that spares our juniors from Cultivation calamities and allows further advancement." Fan Hong still said solemnly.

"Director Fan, don't speak too soon. I'm only giving it a try and am not completely sure of success." Fan Hong's gesture and words made Ge Dongxu feel a bit of a psychological burden.

"Even if there's only a ten percent chance, Fan Hong will hold this favor from Director Ge in high regard," Fan Hong said with deep respect.

In these times, every faction and sect is so protective of its teachings, it's nearly impossible to find someone as selfless as Ge Dongxu.

"Since that's the case, Director Fan, why not move to my home? It's not suitable here with people coming and going." Since Fan Hong had said so, Ge Dongxu no longer modestly declined and thought for a moment before saying in a serious tone.

"Okay." Having received such a great favor, Fan Hong no longer bothered with trivial courtesies with Ge Dongxu.

So, the two of them left the private room.

No sooner had they left the room than Lin Jinnuo, having heard the news, came and saw Ge Dongxu from afar and smiled, saying, "Look at you, Dongxu, coming to my place and not even telling me."

"Haha, you're such a busy man every day, how could I dare to disturb you?" Ge Dongxu said with a smile.

"Right, in front of you, how could I dare claim to be a big boss? Besides, if Ge Dongxu is here, even Old Lin has to come over and offer you a drink," Lin Jinnuo said with a laugh, then his gaze shifted to Fan Hong and others, smiling and extending his hand, "Hello, I am Lin Jinnuo, the owner of this hotel and a friend of Ge Dongxu. Please forgive any lapses in hospitality."

"It's quite alright. This is my business card, you can call me if there is anything in the Capital," Fan Hong, having researched Ge Dongxu's background during the small incidents at Mount Xiao Yuan, naturally investigated his partner Lin Kun's background as well, and recognized Lin Jinnuo even before he had introduced himself; and because of Lin Jinnuo's relationship with Ge Dongxu, Fan Hong, a man of great authority, made a point of giving Lin Jinnuo a business card, clearly indicating a desire to befriend him.

Of course, the business card didn't list anything like the National Security Department or the Special Ability Management Bureau, but a trading company, along with Fan Hong's name and contact number.

"Thank you, thank you. So you are friends from the Capital. If I'm ever there, I'll surely visit," Lin Jinnuo said with a smile while handing over his business card in return.

Seeing Lin Jinnuo getting cozy with Fan Hong, Ge Dongxu couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and dismay, thinking that if this guy knew he was standing before the head of a national special department, even the leaders of Ouzhou City would tremble at the sight of him—I wonder if he would still dare to be so casual.

Next, Lin Jinnuo shook hands with Xu Lei and others, exchanged business cards, and personally escorted them out of the hotel.

ps: Finally managed to rush out the third update, so you won't have to wait for the evening.