Medical Sage

”I have now broken through to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, which is the Mid Stage of the Qi Cultivation Realm. I’ve officially entered the most basic stage of the Cultivation World and now have the qualifications and ability to practice other Cultivation Methods as well,” Chen Fei murmured to himself. He was sitting cross-legged on the top floor of the California Garden Grand Hotel in Northern Mountain City, surrounded by a milky-white Spiritual Energy.

As is well-known, the ”Scripture of Meditation” was a high-level Immortal Sect Technique practiced by that great expert from the Cultivation World. Naturally, when a cultivator’s Cultivation Realm was still relatively low, it couldn’t display its corresponding power and only served to lay a foundation. Therefore, if he wanted to become stronger at his current level, his only option was to take the path of practicing supplementary Cultivation Methods. This was the only way. Of course, this might affect his cultivation speed, but this was Earth, after all, which didn’t follow the same rules as the Cultivation World. Here, being stronger was always better.

Let’s have a look and see what Cultivation Methods are suitable for my current realm. Chen Fei immediately delved into the vast memories passed down to him by the Cultivation World expert and began to methodically screen supplementary Cultivation Methods.

The Black Fiend Asura Body, a famous body-strengthening Cultivation Method from the chaotic demonic regions of the Cultivation World. It’s said to originate from a mighty Asura titan buried deep underground. When cultivated to completion, it can withstand the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation, and the body becomes indestructible… Tsk, tsk. What a powerful technique, but only Golden Core experts are qualified to practice it. I’m still way too far off. This one won’t work.

As Chen Fei thought this, he found another, lower-level Cultivation Method. The Purple Luo Profound Technique, one of the treasures of the Purple Luo Holy Sect from the Myriad Clouds Continent. It’s revered as one of the ten strongest Foundation Establishment techniques and can contend with the Golden Core Realm if cultivated to perfection… Ah, this one’s no good either. The required level is too profound; it’s a top-tier technique for the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The ”Sanyang Sword Manual.” Said to be the ultimate technique of some obscure little sect in the Cultivation World, it’s divided into seven levels. The first two levels are equivalent to the Early Stage of Qi Cultivation, allowing one to cultivate True Yuan Fire from their own Spiritual Energy. It’s very powerful, able to harm foes unseen, and can also be used for alchemy and artifact refinement.

As for the third and fourth levels, they are equivalent to the Mid Stage of Qi Cultivation. One can manifest thirty-six ten-foot-long True Fire Sword Lights on the surface of their body, powerful enough to look down on the most rudimentary Magic Artifacts! It also tempers the physical body!

And the fifth and sixth levels correspond to the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation…

CLAP. ”This is the one.” Upon finding such a suitable technique, Chen Fei couldn’t help but clap his hands in excitement. He decided this was it! He would use the ”Sanyang Sword Manual” as his supplementary Cultivation Method and practice it all the way to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

”The five elements of heaven and earth, yin and yang, are reflected within the human body. Like a Great Dragon, it forms its own world. One can choose a single path to explore the universe’s mysteries, or one can be insatiably curious and encompass them all…”

”The ’Sanyang Sword Manual’ is a profound martial art created by This Old Ancestor through a lifetime of exhaustive effort. Its purpose is to transform the human body into a scorching furnace, burning through its infinite treasury of potential to strengthen the self! This is the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire!”

”The acupoints within the human body are as numerous as the stars in the sky. If they could all be ignited, then the fire would blaze and soar to the heavens!”

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It had to be said, this sword art, worthy of being a sect’s ultimate treasure in the Cultivation World, was intricate and profound to the extreme. Even at the Qi Cultivation level, it would at times make him frown in deep thought, at others bring sudden enlightenment, and at others still, make him shake his head with a bitter smile.

Clearly, the core of this Cultivation Method was to ignite the acupoints, which would then allow one to cultivate the True Yuan Fire and empower themselves.

This step isn’t too difficult, but how do I transform this True Yuan Fire into the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire? Chen Fei spent a whole night igniting all the acupoints in his body and cultivating the True Yuan Fire. However, when it came to the next step, he hit a snag.

Theoretically, with my current Cultivation Level of Qi Refining Fourth Layer, I should be able to reach the third level of this technique, right? Isn’t that how it’s supposed to correspond? Yet, I’ve run into a problem. First, I don’t really understand what Sword Qi is. Second, transforming the True Yuan Fire into the Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire is a qualitative change, which is naturally difficult. I have no idea where to even start. It can’t be helped, I suppose. It hasn’t been long since I received that expert’s inheritance, so my experience is shallow. Plus, my path is entirely self-taught, relying on my own groping in the dark. It’s inevitable that I’d hit a dead end sometimes.

”Ah, forget it. I’ll take it slow. I can’t expect to accomplish everything at once,” he sighed. ”Besides, I’ve already got a vague lead. A little more time should be all I need.” Realizing he truly couldn’t figure out a solution, Chen Fei simply stopped the tedious cultivation and went out to find something to eat.

「Meanwhile, a few particular individuals had also arrived in Northern Mountain City.」

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Early the next morning, Zhuo Qun, the newly appointed Secretary for Northern Mountain City, did not go to the city government building to start his work. Instead, he discreetly took a car to a small, inconspicuous teahouse by a lake on the outskirts of the city.

”Uncle Zhuo.” Just as Zhuo Qun arrived, looking solemn and anxious, a familiar voice called out from the teahouse entrance.

”Little Ji, you came too?” Hearing the voice, Zhuo Qun was stunned and instinctively looked over.

He saw a man in his thirties wearing a white shirt and glasses. He looked refined and elegant, yet there was an inexplicable aura about his brow as he greeted him. This was none other than the grandson of the Xuu Family’s patriarch in Capital City, and the top, most authoritative neurology expert at Harmony Hospital of Capital City, Xuu Ji.

”Yes. You know grandfather’s status. Honestly, I couldn’t rest easy if I didn’t come along,” Xuu Ji said, shaking his head with a bitter smile. He seemed to be very familiar with Secretary Zhuo Qun.

In fact, even now that things had come to this, with him and Elder Xunn personally accompanying his grandfather to Northern Mountain, he was still riddled with anxiety and couldn’t relax. After all, even with his status as the top and most authoritative neurologist at Harmony Hospital of Capital City, he was completely helpless in the face of his grandfather’s condition. Even Old Master Xunn, whom he regarded as a peerless medical practitioner, had already admitted he was powerless.

But now, they were pinning their hopes on a young man about his own age. It felt like they were desperately grasping at straws.

Nevertheless, there was nothing he could do now, as his grandfather and Old Master Xunn had personally made the decision. They had even suppressed all opposition from the family and traveled to Northern Mountain City today like ordinary people seeking medical treatment from afar. This was enough to prove their unwavering resolve. Their decision was final.

”What’s all this about not being at ease? Xiao Zhuo, you’re here? Come on in.” Just then, a displeased, elderly voice drifted from a private room in the teahouse.

Hearing this, Zhuo Qun’s body jolted. He took a deep breath and hurriedly replied, ”Old Master, you’ve arrived.” The Zhuo and Xuu families were related, so his address was not out of line.

”Alright, Grandfather, you’re angry. It’s my fault. Uncle Zhuo, let’s go inside,” Xuu Ji said with a wry smile. He was clearly accustomed to being ”reprimanded” like this over the past few days. He then invited Zhuo Qun to enter the room.

”Mm.”

Zhuo Qun grew even more tense. His brow furrowed with gravitas as he followed Xuu Ji inside.

Immediately, his eyes fell upon a withered, stooped old man, who, despite looking frail, held his body as straight as a javelin. It might have been an illusion, but Zhuo Qun didn’t sense the sorrow of decline from that aged frame. Instead, he felt as if an ancient behemoth capable of swallowing mountains and rivers was letting out a war cry of clashing iron and charging steeds, inspiring solemn respect. The man was like a true titan standing between heaven and earth.